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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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#234: Finding Myself in the Unlikeliest of Places

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

2025/01/17

I went to Cuba knowing it wouldn’t be a typical vacation, but I wasn’t prepared for just how profoundly it would move me.To every question I asked my tour guide, the answer was almost always, “It’s complicated.” They say you will leave Cuba with less answers and more questions— here are some of mine: How can something be equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming? Where is the boundary between suffering and resilience? How does history encapsulate both truth and fabrications? Why do we cling to

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00:25:20

#233: Motivating Yourself with Self-Love (Encore)

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

2025/01/09

Self-criticism is NOT a good long-term motivation strategy. Let’s talk about how to motivate yourself with self-compassion instead. Tune in to learn... Why you might be feeling de-motivated A technique called “10 WHYs” to find intrinsic motivators How to employ self-discipline (but not in the way that you think…) Tools to find and create motivation through a lens of SELF-LOVE Remember: You don’t need to wait until you’re perfectly motivated to start taking action. Imperfect, messy,

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00:35:58

#232: The Energy We’re Bringing to 2025

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

2025/01/02

“My new years resolution is to get louder, more annoying, bitchier, and overall a bigger problem that previously thought.” ~@julesandthevibe on TikTokThis is not a soft self-love episode. This is an audacious one. Because 2025 is the year of audacity. It’s time to stop apologizing for taking up space, to say the weird thing, and to bet on yourself—even when it feels clunky, messy, or downright scary. From trying new things to dressing a little less “perfect” and a lot more “you,” this episode is

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01:10:45

#231: Meet My Bestie! Neurodivergence, Retreat...

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

2024/12/19

A special in-person recording where Mary has a heart-to-heart with her best friend Dahli! You can watch the video version on Spotify or YouTube.Tune in to hear… retreat reflections from Sedona to Portugal Dahli’s mental health journey exploring ADHD and autism our goals for 2025 Remember: live, laugh, love!!! Connect with Dahli on IG: @imdahlidurley Hire Dahli as a photographer or web designer: dahlidurley.com If you enjoyed this episode, share and tag @maryscupofteaa and @imdahlidurley on

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01:08:29

#230: Bestie Break-Ups and Why Female Friendships...

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

2024/12/12

In some ways, women are known as being the connectors, the party hosts, the drivers of relationships. A byproduct of spending centuries constrained to child-rearing and home-making is that many of us have this bio-cultural skill of building community. Why is it then that many of us feel intimidated by other women, lacking in our female friendships, and worrying if our friends truly like us? And as soon as we get over that, finally let someone close to us, they sometimes end up breaking our heart and

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Ep. 229: Deepening Self-Trust

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

2024/12/05

In this week's episode, Mary discusses the importance of self-trust and how it plays a role in developing a deeper, more authentic relationship with yourself. She shares how trusting yourself means letting go of control over outcomes and embracing the process, especially when things don’t go as planned.Remember: Trust the process, release the result. If you enjoyed this episode, share and tag @maryspodcast on social media! Get Mary’s self-love books: The Gift of Self-Love, an interactive workbook

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#228: Dear Mary, should I stay friends with my ex?

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

2024/11/28

Dear Mary,I would love some of your wisdom in relation to my ex. Things fell apart for reasons that are complicated and awful. But we tried to remain friends. I feel I made an effort, I kept messaging, I asked him about his life, I organized a catch up. I still had lots of feelings to process but I put them aside because I wanted to maintain a friendship. I backed off a bit while he was on holidays and when he came back and messaged me, I was in a bad place mentally. It took a week or so for me to

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50:33

#227: The Messiness of Human-ness with Carissa Potter

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

2024/11/21

This was supposed to be a well-thought-out, polished interview with artist and author Carissa Potter, better known as @peopleiveloved on Instagram. Instead, this turned out to be a vulnerable conversation about parents, religion, narcissism, and overall, our human-ness.Our guest today, or perhaps more accurately our co-host Carissa has over 800,000 followers on social media but the first sentence on her website says that “Carissa Potter is a human longing for connection.” She writes books, makes

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34:28

#226: 5 Mantras to Get You Through Tough Times

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

2024/11/11

If you’re going through a difficult time, here are 5 reminders to ground you in self-love.You will learn... Where mantras originate from and why they’re helpful How to work with your mindset to gain greater perspective What to tell yourself when you’re going through a hard time Which one of these affirmations resonated with you the most? Or do you have your own mantra that you love? Let me know by tagging @maryspodcast in your IG stories! Get Mary's self-love book + journal: The Gift of

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01:00:06

#225: Can Food Freedom Coexist with Chronic...

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

2024/11/07

f you have a chronic health condition, then you know how extra difficult it is to navigate food and body-image struggles. Between wellness culture telling you to cut out this or that food and lose weight for “health reasons,” it can be triggering to manage your symptoms without slipping back into a restrictive mindset. And the worst part is, even medical professionals prescribe dietary restrictions without screening patients for a history of disordered eating. So is food freedom possible even while

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29:10

#224: How To Process Feelings Effectively

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

2024/10/31

The common misconception is that feeling your feelings means sitting, sulking, and staying where you are until you feel good enough to move forward.But there’s a much more effective way to process your feelings. Tune in to learn how + hear how Mary is applying this technique to her own life. Remember: emotions need motion! If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's books two on self-love: The Gift of Self-Love:

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19:44

#223: Dear Mary, how do I know if I’m on the right path?

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

2024/10/24

I feel two paths diverging in my life and I feel drawn to one, but it’s more practical and potentially easier and less expensive to do the other, yet, my heart years for more. How do I know if I’m on the right path?Tune in to hear Mary’s advice on choosing the right path for you. Submit your questions: pod@maryscupoftea.com Get Mary’s self-love books: The Gift of Self-Love, an interactive workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. 100

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49:03

#222: Stop Being a “Good Girl” with Elise Loehen

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

2024/10/17

My whole life I have strived to be a “good girl.” But after this conversation with Elise Loehnen, I no longer want to be.You will learn... - the history behind the 7 deadly sins and how they've been weaponized by the patriarchy - who Mary Magdalene really was and how she got mislabeled as a prostitute - why thinness is the dominant beauty ideal in our current culture - the connection between PRIDE and ENVY - subtle ways women undermine each other Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast

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24:52

#221: How to Trust Yourself

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

2024/10/10

Let’s explore what it really means to trust yourself, why it's essential for your well-being, and how it impacts your decisions and relationships. I also share a personal story about my past relationships and how a lack of self-trust played a role.You will learn... 3 big ways to think about self-trust How to discern between fear and intuition 3 small ways to build self-trust daily Plus, I give you 2 powerful book recommendations to help you strengthen your self-trust. “Let yourself be silently

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#220: Staying Active without Slipping Back into Toxic...

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

2024/10/03

After burning out on exercise during my ED days, 7 years later, I’ve been able to find a much better balance with movement. So let’s talk about HOW I’ve been able to maintain this healthy relationship with exercise– what might help you, what might hurt you, and mindset shifts to make.You will learn... how to stay active in a way that’s sustainable, enjoyable, and free of toxic thoughts. what toxic thoughts or behaviors around exercise can look like (and how to spot them in yourself) the 3 phases of

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41:42

#219: Should Your Partner Be Your Best Friend? with...

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

2024/09/26

It’s common for wedding vows to mention how one’s partner is their “best friend.” But what does that say about our best friends who we’re not married to? And does this put too much pressure on one person to be everything for you? Back in 2020, journalist Rhaina Cohen wrote an article for the Atlantic titled “What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?” Not only did this piece go viral, it also paved the way Rhaina Cohen’s book, the Other Significant Others about reimagining the role

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#218: Introducing Dear Mary: "How do I get my...

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

2024/09/19

We are starting a new series on Mary’s Cup of Tea! “Dear Mary” is your new self-love advice column where Mary answers YOUR questions.Question: “I’ve been second guessing myself so much and feeling my confidence and self-belief waver. How do I come back to feeling in my full power?” Answer: tune in to hear Mary’s advice on how to get your confidence back. Submit your questions: pod@maryscupoftea.com If you like “Dear Mary,” please let us know by leaving a comment or review! Mentioned In This

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#217: The Mistake We Make with Self-Love

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

2024/08/08

The biggest mistake people make with self-love is explained this episode. We talk about how a scarcity mindset is emblematic of low self-worth and why we must be PROACTIVE when it comes to self-love.You will learn how to... Identify scarcity thinking in your daily life Understand the societal roots of scarcity mentality Practice proactive self-care to avoid burnout Remember: Take care of yourself in small ways before you burn out in a big way. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag

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23:13

#216: You Are Extraordinary (A Pep Talk)

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

2024/07/25

You are extraordinary– here’s why.Mary talks about… the dual meaning behind the world “extraordinary” why we should stop trying to be extraordinary how to be a more interesting person If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! Sign up for Mary’s newsletter for more self-love musings: https://maryscupoftea.myflodesk.com/emails And make sure to get Mary's books two on self-love: The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. This is a

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#215: Stop Trying to Be Happy (and Do This Instead)...

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

2024/07/18

Mary’s hot take on why “being happy” is not that great of a goal. Chasing happiness can leave you feeling empty because happiness is a fleeting state.You will learn about... - why searching for happiness is NOT good for body-image - how hedonic adaptation gets in the way of our happiness, no matter how much we achieve or accomplish in life - what to focus on instead of “being happy” Remember: Happiness is fleeting. Meaning is fulfilling. Ditch the happiness treadmill and start creating more

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