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Make Your Damn Bed
@MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life.
Each episode is around 10 minutes and intended to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to get out of bed - so you can start making it!
Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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Episodes
- Make Your Damn Bed
545 || be an anomie
Regardless of how we cut it - we live in a society that is constantly bombarding us with ideals and ways to think, live, abide by, - but when we let society…
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544 || sober curious || downsides
Sober curious movement can have downsides, it can blur the lines and downplay the red flags of alcohol use disorder. Here are some common red flags to watch…
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543 || pep talk
You're not broken, you just need a little break. The reason theres not a one size fits all fix to depression, suicidal ideation, etc is because you are unique…
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542 || sober curious
social drinking has become such a normalized part of culture that there is little nuance between sobriety and social drinkers. lately, I have become…
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541 || dunning kruger effect
We don't know what we don't know. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific…
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540 || psychology of what we wear
Our wardrobe can reflect our mood but it can also affect our mood. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT…
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539 || comedy break recc
the sound-bath clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chvb07-3GZo more from Ms. Pat: https://mspatcomedy.com/ the episode I referenced…
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538 || become a book worm
HOW TO LIKE READING: • READ WHAT YOU WANT - NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU SHOULD. • TRY STARTING SMALL (TEN PAGES A DAY) • REMOVE DISTRACTIONS + SET A VIBE • BRING…
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537 || default coziness
I don't think I realized how much intention it took to infuse a little enthusiasm in my day, but how the ripple effect of such intentional delight can truly…
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536 || fall asleep faster with brain zoomies
my mind can race around like a puppy dog if I don't provide it with enough play-time during the day, which can keep me up at night. I find that the more free…
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535 || work clean (book)
Dan Charnas of 'work clean' says - Mise en place is not about making things tidy, it’s not about things looking clean. It’s about being able to work clean…
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534 || take the roadtrip + repack on the way
sometimes you gotta stop packing, start driving, and trust that you can find what you need at a walgreens on the way. TUNE IN ON PATREON…
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533 || choosing love on the daily (a re-release)
day 69 was a fan favorite, you dirty dogs - so I figured I'd re-release her back into the world while I catch up on my time change + getting this bug out of…
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532 || set up vs. put away
yeah, the concept of the mise en place is great but what about the opposite? can't we deter ourselves with anti-prep work too? TUNE IN ON PATREON…
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531 || start your day with ease with these mantras
gentle mantras can help us start our days with the proper "programming" rather than stressin over to-dos, news, and the daily blues. lean in + get hokey with…
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531 || ease into your day with affirming thoughts
what if i make choices that align with my highest good? what if i follow the things that feed my soul? i don't chase i attract. i'm at peace with my past…
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530 || for future you + current you
prep work is good for the future you so think of ways to make it fun to prep so the current you can enjoy the process, too. Read Julie's Medium Blog. Support…
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529 || a romantic relationship with prep work
prep work is a major part of time spent "in the kitchen" Cleaning, slicing, dicing is 90% of the process while sautéing, plating, and enjoying is very minimal…
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528 || mise en place your life
Mise en place is a French culinary phrase which means "putting in place" or "gather" Learnin' how will not only improve your cooking game but it can also…
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527 || alone || embracing creativity to thrive
“Winning is defined differently for each of us but victory for me would be leaving here at peace with myself. I dunno what that is yet. You sometimes don’t…
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526 || alone || a lesson in loneliness
Here's the second set of things I learned from watching the show ALONE: 2. The main thing that makes people give up on this dream of theirs - other than actual…
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525 || alone || a lesson in attitude
The most valuable lesson I've learned from binge-watching a bush-whacking show is: 1. Attitude is the number one dictator of success or failure. It’s almost…
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524 || robert ross is a teacher + a painter
the lesson:even if your life is in shambles right now + there’s a big ass ugly black tree trunk right in the middle of your beautiful landscape of life + all…
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523 || hack your brain || anchoring || how to do it
this is the final episode in the anchor series - in which we can train ourselves to crave the kibble whenever we hear the bell, just like Pavlov's pup. create…
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522 || hack your brain with anchoring II
tune into what your natural anchors + coinciding cravings are. how many of them are intentional? proactive? positive? can any of those natural anchors be honed…
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521 || hack your brain with anchoring
TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME…
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520 || my superego is a tyrant
Keeping boundaries with ourselves is CRUCIAL to keeping us happy + safe + productive humans, but bear in mind when things are beneficial regulations meant to…
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519 || breakin' the law
Internal restrictions can be critical boundaries with ourselves, but they are also easy to fall victimized + become restricted by. We want to check in with our…
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518 || apologies + congratulations
congrats friends, I am genuinely proud of all the hard work you've put in + sorry if I have been a lil tentative lately. SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT…
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517 || when it's time to throw away your hard work
Embrace the power of the clean slate - whatever that means to you at this stage in your life. if that means trashing the first attempt, revamping the whole…
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516 || making friends as a grown up
times are rough + things are weird but you're a catch + most people feel the same way about social interaction as you do. so let's get out there and make some…
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515 || i'm embarrassed to admit this but...
It's true. I got the plague + boy it kicked my ass - but the surprising part was NOT the ass kicking. It was the shame. I felt so much shame. Why? I did…
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514 || how to set a sensory boundary
Social Interactions can be draining. Here's how to prepare: Take a friend-ventory. Know what friends you need more rest before seeing, or prefer in small…
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513 || sensory overload
Sensory fatigue: When your brain feels overstimulated with sensory inputs such as noise, lights, visual stimulation, sounds, conversation, etc. We all…
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512 || the confidence catch
stop trying so damned hard + it'll happen. confidence comes from making the choices from your most internally aware self. give the external world some time to…
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511 || how to deal with manipulative people
"in coping with manipulation, it’s best to follow four basic principles: Know your rights and your limits; set clear, appropriate boundaries in a respectful…
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510 || too proud to neg
Negging (derived from the verb neg, meaning "negative feedback") is an act of emotional manipulation whereby a person makes a deliberate backhanded compliment…
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509 || avoiding the love bomb
Lovebombing: A common manipulation technique is love bombing: "Love bombing" refers to behavior patterns where, at the beginning of the relationship, a partner…
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508 || how to spot a gaslight
gaslighting: manipulating (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity. Maybe by: telling blatant lies, deny everything despite proof, make…
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507 || let them struggle
trying to control and manage someone else's journey + struggle may feel like a way to show love, but it's really a way to take a piece of their experience away…
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506 || step back from that relationship
Don't be afraid to take a step back every once in a while to see if the relationship dynamics + roles you're playing are aligned with who you'd like to be and…
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505 || the skill of overthinking
we hate overthinkin' until it pays off. make em pay off by learning to hone your bad habits (in order to properly serve you instead of bogging ya down) because…
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504 || the subtle art of not giving a fuck taught me || part two
PART TWO - please listen to yesterday's episode before beginning this one. You are responsible for everything that has happened to you in you’re life. You get…
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503 || the subtle art of not giving a fuck taught me || part one
My lessons from reading Mark Manson's Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for. It’s not about not giving…
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502 || UPDATED || are you hungry for justice or full with privilege?
“When we’re not hungry for justice it’s usually because we’re too full with privilege.”- Carlos A. Rodriguez I updated with the correct audio - apologies! Get…
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501 || optimism rant || a fundamental right
The system may feel shaky, but that's a good thing. The majority of us, want to do the right thing even though the odds are stocked against that mindset. So…
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500 || Pride Parade || ya girl is officially outta the closet
All aboard the special EXTENDED 500th episode extrava-gay-nza!!!! I am so proud to finally be in a place that I can both embrace and be proud of my sexuality!…
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499 || how to access those fundamental rights
This episode may save lives. Share with anyone you think may need it. https://mayday.health/ MAYDAY HEALTH a registered health education nonprofit. Mission to…
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498 || a poetic decompression session
DELIRIUM HAS OFFICIALLY HIT SORRY FOR THE DELAY. I had a DAY... and figured we all needed some distractions cuz I spent 6 hours on ONE episode and it's not…
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497 || oh she's PISSED
I'm fired up (+ scared) you prolly are too, cuz only 17% of people agree with this bullshit apparently!? NOT TO MENTION I WAS ALREADY SO MAD AND WORKING ON A…
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496 || lemme hype you up for a second cuz damn
HI you look GREAT today. Don't forget that shit. You are truly killin' it. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT…
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495 || before you start that hobby
just invested in the ideal lil shield for my mic + not only is the sound quality an improvement (and easier to keep consistent) but it's also SO CUTE +…
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494 || what you're good at (naturally)
If you're struggling to label or identify your natural skillsets, I've shared a list of common ones + some quick examples to help you along your journey…
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493 || naturally talented (+ naturally weak)
Who are you when you're not "trying"? We all have some natural abilities and talents and we all have natural weaknesses and traits we may need to improve. That…
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492 || the REAL way to fix imposter syndrome
every time I read something about imposter syndrome, they're all like, "get more confident! limit your negative self talk! change your mindset" but for me…
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491 || ways to boost your happiness chemicals (for free)
The four main happiness* hormones are - Dopamine Oxytocin Serotonin Endorphins Lucky for us, there are some real great ways to boost those suckers that aren't…
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490 || creative + messy
like many creatives, ideas are easy to come by - but execution is tough! So, keeping the billion-dollar-ideas tidy has changed the game for me + my confidence…
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489 || fear ain't weak || it's natural (+ often avoidable)
Fear can indicate healthy brain function. It's not weak, it's a good sign that it exists - but we often project shit onto the future and don't even realize…
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488 || therapy tip || remix the rehash
When we get caught up rethinking situations that are beyond past... we can help redirect our brain to the present by remixing the toxic thought cycle +…
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487 || comedy || nerd out with me
It's not my fault my taste in comedy is impeccable. Here are a few of my current favorites: Aparna Nancherla 7 minutes in purgatory Shane Torres Defends Guy…