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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!
Episodes
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Our Sister Trip to France: Self Esteem, Perfectionism, Highs and Lows
In this special episode, I sit down with my little sister to reflect on our unforgettable trip to France. Though my self-esteem was tested, it was a journey…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
3 Ways Women Sabotage Their Self Love + How To Love Yourself
Let’s dive into some unconscious ways us women tend to sabotage our self-love—especially in times of collective stress, societal pressure, and emotional…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
How to Love Yourself Amidst Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Pain with Ruthie Lindsey (Encore)
Ruthie Lindsey joins us for a powerful and tender conversation about healing, self-compassion, and what it truly means to love yourself. As a speaker and…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Feeling Lost After Eating Disorder Recovery and Befriending Like-Minded Women
This is a “reverse interview” where Jessi Jean interviews Mary about the aftermath of ED recovery. Let’s unpack a feeling many of us know all too well—feeling…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Small Acts of Self-Care That Help My Mental Health
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
How to Feel Sexy in a Long-Term Relationship with Sexologist Shan Boodram
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Boost Confidence with These Delulu Positive Mindset Shifts
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Productivity Meets Self-Compassion: Overcome Overwhelm and Perfectionism with Oliver Burkeman
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
5 Self Love Shifts to Get Your Spark Back If You’ve Lost It
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Why Binge Eating Isn’t Really About Food with Nutritionist and Therapist Ryann Prentice
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
The Hidden Layers of Bulimia and Binge Eating with ED Psychologist Dr. Anita Johnston
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
The Breakup That Paved My Self-Love Journey (From Heartbreak to Healing)
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Body Positivity for Kids: What to Say If a Kid Asks, “Am I Fat?” with Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW
Let’s talk about body positivity in children i.e. how to help kids build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Whether they’re your own kids or…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
You Are Enough (A Free Chapter from My Self Love Book)
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
How to stay hopeful, soulful, and joyful with Victoria Hutchins
A special in-person conversation with Victoria Hutchins, a beloved poet, yoga teacher, and now author. CW: eating disorders and brief allusion to suicidal…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
10 Things Eating Disorder Recovery Taught Me (Encore)
This episode is for my eating disorder recovery warriors or any woman who has struggled with disordered eating, body image, undiagnosed bulimia, or diet…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
How To Stop Comparing Your Current Self To Your Past Self
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
The Spiritual Side of Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Anita Johnston (Encore)
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
My Unfiltered Opinions on Dating + Relationship Advice for Women
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…
- Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women
Self Worth & Breakup Advice with Kendra Allen
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women7 Self Love Lessons I’m Taking Into My 27th Birthday
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenHow To Make Adult Friendships Easier with Kat Vellos
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenHow do I deal with a fatphobic friend?
(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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenHow Traveling to Cuba Changed My Life
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenMotivating Yourself with Self Love vs Self Criticism (Encore)
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenThe Confident Energy We’re Bringing to 2025
“My new years resolution is to get louder, more annoying, bitchier, and overall a bigger problem that previously thought.” ~@julesandthevibe on TikTok This is…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#231: Meet My Bestie! Neurodivergence, Retreat Reflections, and 2025 Goals
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#230: Bestie Break-Ups and Why Female Friendships Feel So Fragile with Danielle Bayard Jackson
In some ways, women are known as being the connectors, the party hosts, the drivers of relationships. A byproduct of spending centuries constrained to…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#229: Deepening Self-Trust
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#228: Dear Mary, should I stay friends with my ex?
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#227: The Messiness of Human-ness with Carissa Potter
This was supposed to be a well-thought-out, polished interview with artist and author Carissa Potter, better known as @peopleiveloved on Instagram. Instead…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#226: 5 Mantras to Get You Through Tough Times
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#225: Can Food Freedom Coexist with Chronic Conditions (PCOS, Celiacs, Crohns, IBS, etc)? with Abbie Attwood
If 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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#224: How To Process Feelings Effectively
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#223: Dear Mary, how do I know if I’m on the right path?
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#222: Stop Being a “Good Girl” with Elise Loehen
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#221: How to Trust Yourself
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#220: Staying Active without Slipping Back into Toxic Thoughts
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#219: Should Your Partner Be Your Best Friend? with Rhaina Cohen
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#218: Introducing Dear Mary: "How do I get my confidence back?”
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#217: The Mistake We Make with Self-Love
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#216: You Are Extraordinary (A Pep Talk)
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#215: Stop Trying to Be Happy (and Do This Instead) (Encore)
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…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#214: How to Make a Vision Board, Set Goals, and Create Lasting Behavior Change w/ Jessi Jean
This is a wide-ranging conversation with my friend Jessi Jean, a binge eating and mindset coach. You will hear about... how to navigate health concerns without…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#213: Sick of People-Pleasing? Here’s How to Stop
People-pleasing is engrained into so many of us. In attempts to be nice, we neglect our own needs, trading authenticity for approval. You will learn how to…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#212: How To Be Honest with Yourself
Negative self-talk is a form of lying to yourself. Let’s explore the power of honesty as a gateway to self-love. You will learn how to... embody a mindset of…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenHow Women's Body Image is Plagued by "Beauty Sickness" and How to Maybe Heal w/ Dr. Renee Engeln
Our culture is OBSESSED with female bodies and their appearance making us all “beauty sick.” From constricting clothes to anti-aging skincare products, beauty…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for WomenEp. 210: Process > Result
What would you pursue regardless of the result? Let’s reflect on how being results-oriented removes the joy of the process. Though sometimes results do come…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#209: The Cure for Burnout is NOT Self-Care w/ Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A.
When you find yourself hitting the wall of EXHAUSTION, you could be experiencing burnout. What most people don’t know is that our biological stress cycle is…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#208: Feeling Conflicted? Listen to this.
Feeling conflicted can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Let’s explore how to cope with conflicting thoughts and emotions across different…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#207: The Virgin/Mother/Whore Paradigm & How to Stop Giving a Shit w/ Kara Loewentheil, J.D.
Women are put into all sorts of boxes i.e. sexist roles and expectations on who we “should” be. Life coach Kara Loewentheil is back to talk some sense into us…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#206: The Easiest Journaling Prompt Ever
Mary shares a 3-part journaling prompt that can help you gain deeper self-awareness regarding your true needs and desires. Use this simple, practical prompt…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#205: Overcoming Mom-Shame + Postpartum Anxiety w/ Cameron Rogers
May is mental health month and MOMS need more mental health support. Today we’re joined by Cameron Rogers, a content creator who openly shares about the ins…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#204: Feeling Lonely? Listen to this.
Loneliness is the #1 contributing factor to the mental health crisis we’re currently experiencing so we MUST talk about it for Mental Health Awareness Month…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#203: Coping with Getting Ghosted and Family Estrangement w/ Minaa B., LMSW
It’s been almost 3 years since Mary has talked to my father. Now she’s processing that familial estrangement in real time with the help of Minaa B, a licensed…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#202: Dealing with Criticism
If you’re human, then you’ve probably received criticism. Though it can be quite unpleasant, your ability to encounter criticism and not let it affect you is…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#201: Tips for Thrifting and Vintage Shopping w/ Virginia Chamlee
Today we’re talking THRIFTING! If you’re anything like Mary, you love secondhand stuff and the unique joy it brings to your home. Artist and collector Virginia…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#200: A Self-Love Gift for YOU!
Celebrating 200 episodes with sips of tea and a heart full of gratitude. Thank you, my self-lover, for listening to this podcast and giving yourself the gift…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#199: Celebrating 1 Year Married w/ Husband!
My husband and I are celebrating 5 years together and 1 year married! To commemorate, we thought we’d answer your burning relationship-related questions while…
Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women#198: Secrets to an Organized Home with Nikki Boyd
Would you consider yourself an organized person? What about those with whom you live with? In the hustle and bustle of life, households frequently face daily…