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

#31: Introducing Mary's Cup of Tea Podcast 2.0!

Introducing Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast 2.0! We are relaunching the podcast which means it’ll be better than ever! We’ll be introducing more diverse guests, a fresh look and feel of the show, and our new Instagram account @maryspodcast. In this episode, Mary talks about her vision for the podcast moving forward and what we’re doing to make this show the most supportive place for your self-love journey.

If you enjoy Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than a minute, and it really makes a difference in helping the show grow!

This episode is brought to you by my favorite books! I would not be the person I am today without the books I’ve read. These are books every woman MUST read so check them out at maryscupoftea.com/books.

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#30: Tips for Bad Body-Image Days

No matter how long you've been on this self-love journey, bad body-image days happen to all of us. But it's how we deal with those tough days that make a huge difference in our overall confidence. In this episode, Mary shares her best tips for those negative body-image days. Whether you woke up feeling bloated or not feeling super confident in your skin, there are ways that you can shift your mindset and not let those negative thoughts affect you.

This episode is a mix of mindset advice and practical tips, so we hope they help heal body-image struggles and love yourself unconditionally. Remember, you are so much more than a body. Your body is the least interesting thing about you. And you don't deserve to spend your life obsessing over your body. You deserve so much more self-love.

Links mentioned:

BEYOND BODY ONLINE RETREAT WAITLIST: https://maryscupoftea.com/beyond-body-waitlist

If you liked this episode, please leave us a review on Apple podcasts! It really helps the show grow!

#29: My Entire Eating Disorder Story: Bulimia, Binge Eating, & Bikini Competitions

{TRIGGER WARNING: eating disorders} In this video I come clean about my lifelong eating disorder and how bikini competitions made it that much worse. I also talk about my bulimia and binge eating disorder and what helped me finally recover.

My intention is that this podcast warns people against dieting because of the harmful physical and mental health consequences it can lead to. And to all my recovery warriors, you are not alone. Recovery is possible and worth it. And I am sending you so much love.

Phew, what a weight lifted off my chest!! I've been wanting to tell this full story for a while, but it brings up a lot of old feelings. Thank you for being with me as I share my vulnerabilities.

Please send this podcast to anyone who may need it and let us know how you liked this episode by screenshotting it and sharing in your Instagram stories! Tag us @maryspodcast (yes, we have our own IG account now too!).

#28: Why I'm Off Social Media

Mary is currently taking a break from Instagram and here's why. She shares all her thoughts and feelings about social media and when/how she is planning to come back. Mary has a few BIG projects coming up that she's been keeping a secret, and we can't wait to share them with you!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @maryspodcast to be a part of this podcast community and stay updated on new episodes.

And if you want to support this podcast, leave us a review on iTunes! Just scroll to the bottom and let us know how you're liking the show. Your support means the WORLD especially as Mary is working on making this podcast bigger and better than ever.

We love and appreciate you so much and hope this podcast adds a little bit of self-lovin' energy to your day!

#27: How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

The title says it all! In this episode Mary shares tips for overcoming comparison whether you're comparing yourself to someone on social media or someone you know in real life. It can be quite exhausting to constantly feel like you're not enough because you see other people doing more than you. But there is soooo much you don't know about other people's lives! So don't compare your behind the scenes to someone else's highlight reel.

 

We apologize for the poor audio quality on this episode. Mary's microphone wasn't working but the message is still there! Thank you for being here for the imperfect parts of this podcast. <3

 

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#26: Changing Your Career with Bethany Goldszer

In this epsiode, Mary interviews Bethany Goldszer from Stand Out College Prep. A teacher turned college admissions consultant, Bethany advises parents and students on proven strategies for getting admitted into their top-choice colleges and finding the money to pay for it. She launched Stand Out College Prep in 2012 as a successful side hustle while working at a nonprofit, Urban Upbound, where she has been since 2009.

 

Bethany talks about how to get noticed in a college application, why so many high school students lack access to a college education, and how to use your unique story to get noticed.

 

Personality test Bethany recommends: True Colors for pre-college students and Meyer's Briggs for post-college students.

 

You can find and work with Bethany at standoutcollegeprep.com 

#25: Beauty Standards, Self-Talk, and Social Media

This episode is a turning of the tables where Mary was interviewed on the Rawring Twenties Podcast! This is a wide-ranging and relatable conversation that you don't want to miss!

Be sure to check out the Rawring Twenties Podcast and their hosts Brenda (@balancewithbrenda) and Julia (@jbtolch).

And if you're interested in joining Mary's program, Beyond Body, here is the link to sign up: https://maryscupoftea.com/beyond-body-sign-up

Beyond Body is an online retreat for healing body-image struggles, building confidence, and learning to love yourself. It will start on July 26th so make sure to register and save your spot before they sell out!

#24: Self-Worth in Relationships

In this solo episode, Mary shares her personal journey of finding self-worth in her romantic relationships. As someone who has been in many tumultous, toxic relationships, Mary wants you to know that you are worthy of healthy, romantic love. She shares some tips that will help you realize your worth and stop settling for less than you deserve.

If you're interested in joining Mary's program, Beyond Body, here is the link to sign up: https://maryscupoftea.com/beyond-body-sign-up

Beyond Body is an online retreat for healing body-image struggles, building confidence, and learning to love yourself. It will start on July 26th so make sure to register and save your spot before they sell out!

#23: Ego Death, Marriage, & Motherhood with Jasmin Steiner

In this episode Mary is joined by Jasmin Steiner (@marriedmomandmantras) to talk about everything from ego death to marriage and motherhood. Jasmin shares with us how she's dealt with severe PPD, a failing and now healing marriage, a loss of identity and self through motherhood and having had to redefine herself on social media platforms from a body-building fitness girl with low self esteem to the mother of twins that shameless showcases her perfectly imperfect mom-bod. Some takeaways from Jasmin include...

- how to experience an ego death and find self-love

- how to heal a marriage even when you feel like it's not making you happy

- how to be in a good mindset during pregnancy and birth

This is a well-ranging conversation that you don't want to miss!

Follow Jasmin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriedmomandmantras/ 

#22: Why I'm In Therapy

A solo, personal episode with Mary where she shares her reasons for going to therapy. Unfortunately, there is a big stigma around getting mental health support unless there's something "wrong" with you. Mary talks about why she was afraid to start therapy in the first place and what made her finally commit to it for the past 2 months.

Getting support for your mental health shouldn't be something that's shameful- it shoud be a natural part of preventative mental health! Like taking your vitamins, eating veggies, and getting enough sleep- things we do to support our health BEFORE we are sick.

Thank you for listening as Mary shares some really personal things!

Links mentioned: betterhelp.com/mcot for 2 weeks free therapy