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

#111: How Sexuality Can Heal Binge Eating with Jessi Jean

Mary is joined by her dear friend Jessi Jean, Food Freedom Coach who helps women overcome binge eating. They talk about best friend breakups, breast implants, beauty standards, cosmetic procedures, and the link between binge eating and sexuality.

You will learn...

• how to create and nurture meaningful adult friendships

• why Jessi got her breast implants taken out and her thoughts on other cosmetic procedures

• how connecting to your sexuality can help heal binge eating - tips for exploring sexual pleasure both solo and with a partner - advice for building a healthy romantic relationship

Remember: where attention goes, energy flows, and what you focus on grows.

Follow Jessi on Instagram and TikTok: @jessijeannn
Learn more about Jessi’s Food Freedom Online Program here: https://www.foodfreedomonlineprogram.com/ffm

And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @jessijeannn

Mentioned In This Episode... Mariana van Zeller’s documentary series, Trafficked: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/trafficked-with-mariana-van-zeller

#110: A Powerful Question to Ask Yourself

In this super-short solo episode Mary shares a powerful question to ask yourself while you’re journaling or find yourself resorting to old coping mechanisms. She also recommends a great book for exploring your emotions and shares some personal things going on in her life (as per usual!).

Sign up for the online retreat on April 13th: https://maryscupoftea.com/onlineretreat

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

Mentioned In This Episode...

Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart: https://amzn.to/3wBVz5k

#109: Steps to Becoming a Writer

We are celebrating the 1-year birthday of The Gift of Self-Love! Today I thought I’d talk about how to become a writer because pursuing this craft has not only forwarded my career, but also helped me grow as a person.

You will learn...

• the 5 steps for becoming a writer

• different ways to make money as a writer

• how Mary got this book deal and stuff to think about if you’re an aspiring author too!

Remember: there are no prerequisites for being a writer. To be a writer, all you have to do is... write! (But I promise I share more than that in this episode ;)

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

Mentioned In This Episode...

Join Mary’s online retreat on April 13th: maryscupoftea.com/onlineretreat

Mary’s TEDx Talk about body-image: https://youtu.be/DoDzwM0gybg

 

#108: Showing Up Consciously in the Digital Space with Jenny Jay

Today Mary is joined by Jenny Jay, a storyteller and creator and her experiences and education over the last 7 years has become integral to the content that she writes, creates, and shares. Add that to her lived experiences as a South Asian woman with experiences with in/visible disability, living unhoused and without financial security, and existing in her other identities. She recognizes the difference it makes when stories are shared in a way that recognizes your community and validates their experiences. Together, Jenny truly believes that we can make spaces — online, in our media, in our conversations, and in our businesses, spaces for change.

You will learn how to...

• think critically about what you see on social media

• what digital cultural appropriation is and how to avoid it

• set boundaries in your digital space, whether you are a creator or consumer of online content

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @justaskjenny

Mentioned In This Episode...

Jenny’s Inclusive Content Calendar link: https://www.theethicalstoryteller.com/calendar

Jenny’s land acknowledgment from her email signature:

The Double Jay Collective Inc., was founded on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. More specifically, this land is covered by a historic treaty, the Ajetance Treaty [Treaty 19] signed in October of 1818, where the Mississauga Nation of the River Credit and Sixteen Mile Creeks surrendered their land and is the only treaty [known of] named after an Indigenous community member. It is important to recognize the layers & circumstances that lead to this signing, and that this land is still home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

While land acknowledgements allow us to engage in ongoing reconciliation by reflecting on the physical space we are on, as a company, our work now takes place in a combination of physical and virtual spaces. To continue to prioritize and centre reconciliation we will always encourage our team, clients, and community to take the time to learn about the lands they are currently on. You can do so, here.

#107: An Intuitive Eating Mindset “Hack”

In this episode Mary shares a new way to think about intuitive eating that will hopefully help you find a sense of freedom and peace with food. The words we use MATTER and if you start using this one word, your mindset around food will definitely change for the better.

Remember: your relationship with food and your body is a reflection of how you lead your life. Do you want everything to be structured, rigid, and obsessive OR would you prefer a little more freedom, flow, and inner peace?

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

#106: The Power of Mindless Activities

In today's episode, Mary shares about the power of mindless activities and how they can help you achieve a state of mindfulness.

You will learn how to...

• Let go and allow ideas and new perspectives to come to you

• Use your five sense to ground yourself

• Do activities that give your mind a break

Remember: The priority at this moment is learning to find ease in your body and breath.

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

#105: Tips for Self-Discovery (+ My Personal Identity Crisis)

When you've been told who you "should" be your whole life, sometimes it's hard to figure out who you really are. Tune in for some advice on self-discovery and musings from Mary about what it’s like to go through an identity crisis. Maybe life is just one big long identity crisis, so how can you enjoy that journey?

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

Mentioned In This Episode...
Sign up for Mary’s emails: https://maryjelkovsky.activehosted.com/f/3
Episode #81: How to Follow Your Heart: https://maryscupoftea.com/81-how-to-follow-your-heart/
Episode #67: Advice for Finding Your Passion + Book Recommendations: https://maryscupoftea.com/67-advice-for-finding-your-passion-book-recommendations/
Link to BetterHelp online therapy: BetterHelp.com/mcot

#104: 5 Disordered Habits You’re Probably Still Doing

In this episode Mary addresses 5 disordered habits you’re probably still doing (despite knowing better) and how to stop doing them. These are things that we’ve been conditioned to do since childhood, so they won’t go away overnight. However, it’s important to become aware of them so that you can continue healing from diet culture and unsubscribing from beauty standards.

Which one of these 5 habits do you catch yourself doing? Take a moment to reflect and be honest with yourself because that’s always the first step.

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast

And make sure to get Mary's book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

#103: An Astrology Deep Dive with Blyss Veer because it’s my birthday!

In honor of my birthday and Aquarius season, I interviewed my retreat sister, dear friend, and amazing astrologer Blyss Veer on how we can use astrology to gain insight into ourselves and harness it for self-love. We also touch on big philosophical topics like grief and the human condition because it’s all related!

Although I’ve always felt very connected to my zodiac sign, I was still a bit skeptical because it felt overwhelming and I didn’t really know the science behind it. Blyss changed all of that for me and she’s about to do the same for you.

In this episode, Blyss teaches us about…

• The difference between your sun, moon, and rising signs (and why you may feel more like your moon and rising sign than your sun sign)

• Where EXACTLY to look in your chart if you’re looking to tap into more self-love

• What it means to be in your “Venus Return” or “Saturn Return” (which especially applies to you if you’re 24 or 27-29 years old!)

... And truly so much more because astrology is philosophical and can go as deep as you want to explore it!

If you’ve been enjoying the podcast and being a part of this community, the best birthday gift EVER would be some positive feedback on the show. If you have just 60 seconds, please review the show on Apple or rate us on Spotify! It helps future self-lovers find this podcast and gives me all the encouragement I need to keep creating for you. <3

And make sure to get a copy of my book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!

Mentioned In This Episode:
Blyss’s favorite coffee is the “Sweetheart Roast” from this shop: https://www.olympiacoffee.com/collections/coffee/products/sweetheart-espresso
Blyss’s favorite coffee shop near Seattle: https://narrative.coffee
Link to book a 1:1 personalized astrology reading with Blyss: https://blyssmoonastrology.as.me and use code GIFTOFSELFLOVE for 33% off

#102: When Positivity Becomes Toxic with Whitney Goodman

In this episode, Mary talks with Whitney Goodman, a licensed psychotherapist, about the harmful effects of toxic positivity. We’ve all heard it, seen it, and experienced it! You know, when someone totally invalidates your feelings and tells you to “just think positive!” It’s so not helpful!

Whitney shares with us about...

• what toxic positivity is and the different areas it shows up in (specifically how it appears in religion, workplace, health, grief, etc)

• the antidote to toxic positivity

• how to talk to your loved ones when they are experiencing pain

Remember: “Happiness and positivity have become both a goal and an obligation.” But you don’t have to feed into that...

Follow Whitney on Instagram: @sitwithwhit

Get Whitney’s book, Toxic Positivity here: https://amzn.to/3zMbptG

And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @sitwithwhit