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Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women

Welcome to Self Love. We cover topics surrounding self love including body-image, confidence, self-worth, body positivity, mindset, mental health, feminism, relationships, and so much more. Along the way, your host Mary lets you in on her personal life, never shying away from the messy, raw, and real conversations that we all crave. So grab a cup of tea, slide in your headphones, and get ready for some self-lovin!

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01:03:09

Ep. 254: Feeling Lost After ED Recovery and...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/06/12

What if a little bit of delusion might be exactly what you need to boost your confidence? As the kids these days say: “being delulu is the solulu!” Mary shares 4 mindset shifts– that some might consider “delusional”– but will do wonders for your confidence. You will learn how to... - lie to yourself in an empowering way lol - stop comparing yourself to others with one very simple mindset shift - break free from external validation and derive your confidence from within - balance self-trust with

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00:27:38

Ep. 253: Small Acts of Self-Care That Help Nurture a...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/06/05

A personal solo episode where I (Mary) share my “small joys” i.e. little acts of self-care that have made a big difference. Each one has become a gentle anchor, a little nudge to remember who I am and what I need. And through them, I’m realizing how the act of keeping promises to myself—no matter how small—has become a declaration of self-worth.You will hear about... 6 teeny tiny self-care practices that have made a big difference in my mental healththe books I’ve been reading lately (including my

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00:56:42

Ep. 252: How to Feel Sexy in a Long-Term Relationship...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/05/29

Let’s talk about SEX, baby! Shan Boodram, a renowned sexologist and relationship educator, joins our self-love podcast to share powerful insights on how to feel sexy and confident in a long-term relationship. We explore the nuances of body-image insecurities and relationship dynamics, as Shan delivers her no-nonsense advice on how to feel sexy.You will learn how to...navigate body-image insecurities in the bedroombring up your sexual needs, wants, desires, and concerns without killing the

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00:37:08

Ep. 251: Delusional Mindset Shifts that Will...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/05/22

What if a little bit of delusion might be exactly what you need to boost your confidence? As the kids these days say: “being delulu is the solulu!”Mary shares 4 mindset shifts– that some might consider “delusional”– but will do wonders for your confidence. You will learn how to... - lie to yourself in an empowering way lol - stop comparing yourself to others with one very simple mindset shift - break free from external validation and derive your confidence from within - balance self-trust with

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00:48:44

Ep. 250: Productivity Advice Meets Self-Compassion:...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/05/15

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your to‑do list? This episode is truly the best productivity advice you'll ever receive because it's built on a foundation of self-compassion. It's Oliver Burkeman exposes why mainstream time management hacks fail and how accepting your human finitude liberates you to be meaningfully productive.You will learn how to...redefine productivity beyond endless to‑do listsditch hustle culture, but still do what matters mostapproach time management with self-acceptance and

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00:38:57

Ep. 249: 5 Self-Love Shifts to Get Your Spark Back If...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/05/10

Feeling stuck in a rut? Like you've lost your spark? You’re not alone. Many women experience moments where motivation seems to slip through their fingers, leaving them questioning their worth and purpose.Using a balance of mindset shifts and practical advice, Mary will guide you to reigniting your sense of self-worth. Tune in to hear small self-love shifts will help you get your spark back.You will learn how to... - release perfectionism and stop fantasizing about an unrealistic version of

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00:56:06

Ep. 248: Binge Eating Isn’t Really About the Food...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/05/01

If you’ve ever felt “out of control” around food—whether it’s binge eating and/ or constantly feeling guilty when you eat—this episode will help you release any residual shame you might be carrying. Mary sits down with therapist + nutritionist Ryann Nicole to unpack why binge eating recovery is less about food and more about how we relate to it.You will learn... - a mantra for releasing food guilt- why binge eating is not really about the food itself- how to handle fear foods- how to recover from

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00:43:44

Ep. 247: Understanding Hidden Layers of Bulimia and...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/04/17

If you want to stop binge eating or recover from bulimia, then we must address the deeper emotional roots of disordered eating. Mary sits down for a Part 2 with eating disorder psychologist, Dr. Anita Johnston, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon. In Part 1, we talked about the spiritual side of eating disorder recovery. Now in part 2, we zoom into the emotional layer beneath bulimia and binge eating. Dr. Johnston sheds light on the deeper emotional roots of disordered eating, especially the

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00:50:50

Ep. 246: The Breakup That Paved My Self-Love Journey

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/04/10

This episode is my honest reflection on a breakup that happened 7 years ago—long before I met my husband. It was a relationship that was equal parts toxic and transformative for my self-love journey. It ended up breaking my heart and somehow healing it, too. I’ve shared bits and pieces over the years, but today I’m telling you my full breakup story—not just for the sake of storytelling, but to offer you insights into what healing really looks like, especially after a hard breakup. Tune in for a

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00:54:51

Ep. 245: What to Say When a Kid Asks, “Am I Fat?”...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/04/03

Let’s talk about how to help kids build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then I’m sure you want to create a body positive environment for them. Psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW is here to teach you HOW.You will learn... - what to say if a child asks, “Am I fat?” - how to approach conversations about healthy eating and weight loss in developmentally-appropriated ways - what if your kid has a

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00:30:44

Ep. 244: The Gift of Self-Love Turns 4! Here’s a Free...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/03/27

Four years ago, The Gift of Self-Love was officially published—a journey that started with a little ebook and the sweetest surprise from someone who believed in me. In this episode, I’m sharing the full-circle story of how this book came to be, plus two big life lessons on support and long-term growth. And as a special treat, you’ll get to hear the first part of the audiobook! If it resonates, consider getting your own copy—because self-love is a gift that keeps on giving. The Gift of Self-Love: a

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01:16:30

Ep. 243: How to stay hopeful, soulful, and joyful...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/03/20

A special in-person conversation with Victoria Hutchins, a beloved poet, yoga teacher, and now author. CW: eating disorders and brief allusion to suicidal feelings. Victoria and Mary talk about… - A Little Life, a novel by Hanya Yanagihara - privilege, hustle culture, and mental health - mutual struggles with bulimia - thoughts on weight loss, Ozempic, and bariatric surgery - how nuance is disappearing from our culture - how to hold onto hope and harness joy Remember: make believe… make yourself

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00:51:44

Ep. 242: 10 Things ED Recovery Taught Me (Encore)

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/03/13

This episode is for my ED warriors. Let’s reflect on lessons learned in eating disorder recovery and how this journey is a gateway to spiritual awakenings and deeper self-awareness. You will learn... - Mary’s favorite mantras for getting through recovery and any hard times - Why chasing happiness is futile (and what to do instead) - How to stop beating yourself up and practice self-compassion Remember: This too, shall pass. Both the bad and the good. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your

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00:35:50

Ep. 241: How To Stop Comparing Your Current Self To...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/03/06

Have you ever looked back at an old photo or memory and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy for your past self? Maybe you used to be more motivated, more social, more confident—or at least, that’s the story your brain is telling you. In this episode, we’re unpacking why we romanticize the past and compare ourselves to who we used to be. You will learn... - the different ways we compare our current selves to our past selves - the psychological reason behind this self-comparison - how sociocultural

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01:00:30

Ep. 240: The Spiritual Side of Eating Disorder...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/02/27

WOW!!! This episode is a must-listen, especially for those in eating disorder recovery or dealing with any kind of disordered eating. In just one hour, Dr. Anita will enlighten you with her wisdom, humor, and helpful tools for healing your relationship with food. You will learn... - how disordered eating can be healed through spiritual stories and metaphors - why an eating disorder is a unique type of addiction - the role of “power” in one’s struggle with food - how to uncover symbolic meanings in

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00:37:25

Ep. 239: My Unfiltered Opinions on Marriage, Dating,...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/02/20

Mary shares her candid thoughts on modern dating, relationships, marriage and how to approach romantic love with self-love. From the age-old debate about who should pay for the first date to the importance of embodying the qualities you seek in a partner, this episode is filled with honest reflections and thought-provoking insights. Mary challenges traditional relationship narratives, encourages self-reflection, and reminds us that love is not the only path to a fulfilling life.You will learn

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00:46:43

Ep. 238: The Art of Moving On… Breakup Advice with...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/02/15

If you’ve gone through a break-up recently, this episode is for you. We're talking with breakup coach Kendra Allen to learn...how to cope with a situationship endingwhy going “no contact” is beneficial to a break-upways that break-ups are similar to addiction recoveryKendra Allen is a breakup coach, host of the Heal Your Heartbreak Podcast, author of The Breakup Workbook, and founder of Break Up Bestie. After going through a series of painful breakups, Kendra realized there was a huge gap online

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00:50:06

#237: 7 Self-Love Lessons I’m Taking Into My 27th...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/02/06

For her 27th birthday episode, Mary shares 7 lessons she’s taking into her late-20s. Tune in for learnings on self-acceptance, self-awareness, confidence, joy and self-love as a whole. Hopefully these lessons will change your perspective on what it means to love yourself.You will learn about... the dual nature of self-love the surprising secret to discovering your strengths a powerful mindset shift that will help you embrace joy—even in the midst of struggle Remember: Self-love comes not from

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00:41:08

#236: How To Make Adult Friendships Easier with Kat...

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/01/30

If making friends feels hard, then this episode is for you.You will learn... - why making friends as an adult feels hard - exactly WHERE you’ll find your people - how to make friends who live close to you - actionable tips to help you find, keep, and strengthen your friendships Our guest, Kat Vellos, is a trusted expert on the power of cultivating meaningful friendships. She’s a speaker and author of the book, We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. She’s also the

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00:25:35

#235: Dear Mary, my best friend is fatphobic

Mary"s Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women ·

2025/01/23

(Trigger Warning: Talk of EDs & Fatphobia)Dear Mary, How do I navigate friendship with a very fatphobic and generally-judgmental friend? She is someone I met when I had anorexia. A lot of what we bonded over was the understanding of restrictive eating, because she had struggled with that as well. She is former military and has a lot of military influences to the way she views health and fitness, as well as having parents who engrained fatphobia into her. They would literally sit in the car

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