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Self-doubt holds us back, from adventures, from new relationships, from new careers, it stops growth, stops magic.Self-doubt stops life.So it's time to let go of your self-doubt. And what if it could be easier than you thought?What if all you had to do was take one little stop forwards. What if you simply changed your mindset and took action.Every time you hear your self-doubt creep in, take note of it. What is your doubt saying?Soul words of the week…“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” Vincent Van Gogh  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Get Merry podcast topic came up from one of our chats, like many of them do! We were thinking back to our old eating behaviours, questioning WHY we used to do the things we did. Things like... overeat and binge.One of our most popular podcast episodes is The Binge Eating Episode (ep: 91)... and Carla also recently wrote about her obsession with weight loss and eating. So it's time to go even deeper into this topic!Remember this podcast is 100% from our personal experiences if you need any further assistance please chat to a medical professional.Stuff we talked about…We go over our old ways, how we used to overeat and binge eat pretty much every single weekend.Emma was bulimic. Touches on this topic.How, when and how long did it take to change our eating behaviours.What does it actually mean when we overeat? We now see it as very disrespectful behaviour to ourselves.When we overeat it's actually us overcompensating for other areas we lack.The value of self-awareness and self-reflection.How we can relate E

Listen for just 5 minutes and get grateful.The practise of marveling up at the sky is something we do quite often. Sometimes we do it in moments of overwhelm, moments of sadness, moments of laughter, moments of joy, moments of love, moments of everything.No matter what you’re going through right now, light, dark, good, bad, yes, no, day, night... know that this practise of marveling at the sky, looking at your life in wonder, has the power to bring you back to this moment, the power to let the external BS melt away and leave you only with the feeling of deep gratitude for this one breath you’re experiencing right.NOW. Go on, marvel.Soul words of the week…"For one minute, walk outside, stand there in silence, look up at the sky and contemplate how amazing life is."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you ever hear yourself saying "I don't have time"? Maybe it's when you're excusing your lack of movement or home cooking? Maybe it's your reason for not working on your side hustle? Or catching up with friends and family?We've all done it before. We've all used "I don't have time" as an excuse, but it's time to stop.It is no longer a valid excuse, it's time to change your mindset.We did and it changed everything.Stuff we talked about…Why it's not an excuse.The new perspective of priorities and values.Why life is filled with compromises, we just have to choose the right things to compromise.What actually takes up most of your time, map it out and then change it.Where do you need help? It's ok to get help, you're not in this life thing alone!Check in with yourself regularly. This life is NOT a practise round.This episode is brought to you by our FREE MerryBody fusion class. All you need is 25 minutes and you'll get the best workout. A combination of stretching and strengthening movements to make you feel gro

Listen for just 5 minutes and be reminded that you can build your self-confidence at any time and any age. Because confidence isn't something you're born with, once you have this awareness you can actively create it from the inside out.Soul words of the week…"Confidence is not something you’re born with. It is built up over time from the positive and negative experiences in our lives — the powerful result of this being that hard-won confidence is also hard to destroy. It isn’t always loud or forceful. It’s not about popularity or winning. Nor is it about putting others down to make yourself bigger. You don’t need words of praise or support from others to feel it. You only need you. And I think the best part about finding and harnessing this power within yourself is that it gives other women permission to do so, too." Marina Diamandis via Instyle.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't take things so personally, this little lesson changed our lives in amazing ways. It gave us freedom, it helped all our relationships, it gave us time to focus on more important things and it allowed life to flow more.So the question is, do you take things personally? And does this behaviour impact your life in big ways?Stuff we talked about…If someone is rude, quiet, in a mood... it most probably won't be anything to do with you and no, you don't need to fix it... maybe they need space.If you're sensitive or an empath (like us!) it's very easy to take things personally.When you take everything to heart not only does it make you feel down it also takes up so much of your precious time.Are you hopeless at taking criticism, even constructive criticism? TUNE IN!Space is your friend. But don't take space and think about the person who offended you! Connect to you.Get inspired to change your mindset and 'step behind' your feelings.This episode is brought to you by our FREE MerryBody Fusion class! Yoga and Pil

This 5 minute pep talk will remind you that life is not forever. That YES you should take that leap, try the things, follow your dreams! And when you make the mistakes... know that they are the magic!Soul words of the week…“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're Doing Something.So that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.Whatever it is you're scared of doing, Do it.Make your mistakes, next year and forever.” Neil GaimanOur 5-minute pep talks are designed to give you a burst of inspiration, something you can go

It's 3 pm on Sunday afternoon and the blues start creeping in. You feel sad "It's Monday tomorrow boooo". But wait, you're missing out on so much weekend time because you're so busy thinking about Monday morning! Listen to this Get Merry podcast episode and get rid of your Sunday blues.Stuff we talked about…Sunday Blues is an actual thing! Also, so is Mondayitis. On News.com they said a global survey found that 75% of people suffer from it! Yes, we realise this stat is missing some serious info BUT STILL, it's a thing!Do you find yourself wishing your weeks away? How often do you wish it was Friday?Is it stress causing this or is it that you hate your work?Don't make Mondays busy, no meetings.ENJOY your weekends, make the most of them! Fill them up with stuff you actually love.Make sure you make time for relaxation too! Think Yoga, walking, nature, reading (not for work).Be social. Yes... you need to allocate time for friends.Don't fill your weekends with errands. Can you minimise your errands, what can be do

Oh this pep talk is a good topic, something we're excited to talk more about! We've decided we are pro-ageing. YES, we will be celebrating every new wrinkle and every grey hair (look we probably will dye the greys for a while!). BUT we really do believe that every year, every new wrinkle is a blessing.Our 5-minute pep talks are designed to give you a burst of inspiration, something you can go back to again and again when you feel like you need it. 5 minutes to get you grounded, content and realise that maybe everything is going to ok.We start with a quote. Words that speak to our souls, they open our hearts, words that shake up our perspective, that give us chills. And then we discuss for 5 minutes.Soul words of the week…“Ageing is a luxury" - Drew Barrymore  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The overall topic of discussion in this Get Merry podcast episode is time. And why we should all value our own personal time and other people's time more. And this is where we get the title from.Stuff we talked about…when you are always late to meetings/events/catch ups it's showing that person that you do not value their time. Maybe it's time to start to be an 'on-time' person?your time is not infinite, no one else's time is infinite.what and who do you fill your time with? Does it bring you joy?the importance of presence, it's a practise.the past is but a dream, it no longer is real and maybe your memories are warped!The future is not real! When it comes... it's NOW!We end with Alice in Wonderland... on time.This episode is brought to you by the MerryBody Online Studio! Ahhh our baby, our pride and joy (haha). If you find yourself lacking time to exercise... check out MerryBody!It's the perfect way to bring a new exercise regime into your schedule. Yes, bring it into YOUR schedule, the library of Yoga and P

Our 5-minute pep talks are designed to give you a burst of inspiration, something you can go back to again and again when you feel like you need it. 5 minutes to get you grounded, content and realise that maybe everything is going to ok.We start with a quote. Words that speak to our souls, they open our hearts, words that shake up our perspective, that give us chills. And then we discuss for 5 minutes.Soul words of the week…“Relax and trust the timing of your life. You will figure out your career. You will find the right relationship. You will become the person you always wanted to be. Just don't forget to appreciate who you are now. Always merrymaking,Emma + Carla  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daily habits are important! And the best bit, we can change them to help us create the lives we desire. This episode is filled with actionable advice on how to achieve what you want to achieve, whether it's a health goal, business goal or relationship/family goal!Stuff we talked about…Firstly, better get this straight! Everyone's definition of 'success' is different' BUT the habits do actually cross over.The habits we believe to cultivate success: getting up early, exercise, eating healthy, mindfulness, time nurturing relationships.The people you spend time with! VERY IMPORTANT! Do they inspire you, do they encourage you (and vice versa, do you do this for them)?Have a sense of purpose, direction with a heap of self-belief!Take responsibility for life and actions.Live in alignment. When you say what you're gonna do... you do it.Continue to learn, always! Through every experience.Great listeners and communicators.Understand empathy and use it!Take time for yourself.Meditation.So much more.  See acast

We're introducing 5 minute pep talks to the Get Merry podcast! It's a burst of inspiration, something you can go back to again and again when you feel like you need it.We start with a quote. Words that speak to our souls, they open our hearts, words that shake up our perspective, that give us chills. And then we discuss for 5 minutes.It's still natural it's still raw... haha we don't rehearse them that is for sure! Let us know what you think!Soul words of the week...“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” Maya Angelou.Always merrymaking,Emma + Carla  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Get Merry podcast episode, we go through all the amazing health changes we've both experienced over the last 3 years. How we lost weight and kept it off. We chat about all the changes and how we did it! It's a fun episode and we have a feeling you'll listen and feel a little inspired!Stuff we talked about…we used to cover up our arms with baggy jumpers to now wearing singlets and even crop tops!our weekly exercise routines.the importance of mindset for weight loss.We move our bodies because we now respect them and actually want to care for ourselves and show love to ourselves.We feel a sense of ease. Less stiffness, tightness (haha maybe not the day after a super intense Pilates class).Our posture is better! So much better!We breathe deeper, we are calmer!When we look in the mirror we actually LOVE what we see... this is a complete 180 from how we used to feel. We used to look in the mirror and the first thing we’d both think or even say is “I’m so fat.” It was never about what we actually looked like

We don't attack social media in this episode, because we LOVE social media but sometimes we use social media in a very unconscious way. Tune into this episode to create a better relationship with your phone and create a positive social media habit.Do you feel anxiety after being on social media? Do you feel awful after using social media? Are you sick of endless scrolling and feeling disconnected? Are you addicted to the likes, views and comments?Stuff we talked about…Bring awareness to your use of social media. Maybe you don't even have a problem. Or maybe you do, now it's time to make a change!Set an intention or a purpose for your social media. Say to yourself "I'm going on Facebook to connect with my friends who are overseas right now" or "I am going on Facebook to stalk my ex" HAHA and this is when we can stop ourselves because does stalking your ex make you feel good? NOPE!Turn off notifications. Seriously, do this now. Stop letting social media interrupt your life and instead decide when you want to go

What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? You've probably been asked these questions in an interview or some kind of questionnaire.You might define them and then label the strengths as 'good' and the weaknesses as 'bad'.But what if your strengths were actually some of your biggest weaknesses? And is your weakness your greatest strength?This is what we chat about on the podcast this week. It will flip everything on its head and potentially give you a whole new perspective.Stuff we talked about…we go through our personal strengths and look for the darkness.Carla's impatience helps our business, she helps us to create urgency, but at times it can make the process extra stressful.Emma has the strength to be able to see the big picture. But where she has big vision she lacks organisation and focus.Emma is highly sensitive, she's able to feel the magic and empathise with people easily, but at times her emotions control her.Carla feels like she's well balanced with feelings, but this took time and work. Bef

What are your greatest fears? Do you fear that you'll fail? Do you fear that your relationship will fall apart? Maybe you fear that you'll be alone forever? Maybe it's spiders, maybe you're scared of public speaking. The list goes on.We discuss fear, how to manage it and how to actually use it as an opportunity. Once you listen, tell us about your fears. Let us know how you deal with them or what magic they led you to. Or tell us about them and use that action as the first step to overcoming your fear. OH, we do love this topic.This #GetMerry podcast episode is brought to you by Bean Ninjas. If you have a business, especially an online biz and you dislike bookkeeping you’ve got to check them out!Stuff we talked about…we all feel fear, the hero feels it, the coward feels it... it's our actions that matter.is fear even real? Do we make it up and then allow it to control our lives?maybe fear is actually leading us the way, it's taking us out of our comfort zones.fear is opening a door to opportunity.we chat abou

This #GetMerry podcast episode is brought to you by Bean Ninjas. If you have a business, especially an online biz and you dislike bookkeeping you've got to check them out!We had a lot of fun during this episode. A reflection of far we've come with our relationships with our bodies, how we felt about our bodies then and how we feel now. And the change is huge. We also give you some ideas on how to change your self-talk.Stuff we talked about…We filmed our first MerryBody Online Studio classes and wore crop tops. This was the inspiration for the title.Self-worth, we question why and how we developed such low self-worth.We describe what our self-talk used to sound like and compare it to now.Steps to change your self-talk.So much! Tune in!If you have any podcast ideas send them through! We love you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is brought you by Food For Health fruit free clusters. Find them at Coles or Woolworths! Also, they’re on sale at Coles until 5 February! Seriously, they are so good! Gluten-free, fructose free and FODMAP friendly!During this episode, we simply speak our truth and this is what we believe is actually, in fact, our BEST.Stuff we talked about…Why we don’t show up as our best, why we hide our truth.How to do your best.Emma talks about her big feelings. How we get taught to suppress them, and be ashamed of them.It's easy to be grateful when life is flowing. We have to dig deep when we are sad when something ‘bad’ happens.The importance of soul work… why we need to prioritise it. Feed the physical body good healthy stuff, feed the energetic body, the soul and feed our minds.So much amazingness. Tune in.If you have any podcast ideas send them through! We love you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is brought you one of our most favourite food products in the world! Food for Health fruit free clusters! Ohhhh they are the actual best. The perfect topping for your morning smoothie bowl (and yes, we have this for brekky almost everyday). Also, they’re, gluten free, fructose free and FODMAP friendly! With 3 delish flavours to choose from, Cinnamon & Chia clusters, Nutty Almond clusters and Coffee & Cacao clusters. Or try all 3 (our recommendation)! Find them at Coles or Woolworths! P.s they're on sale at Coles from end of January till 5 February! We had a little break but now we are back and this week we are talking goodness. Why we should add more good and how we can add more good to the world.Stuff we talked about…Bringing more goodness to the world will change the world, no matter how big or small.When there is so much darkness in the world, don’t focus on the dark, instead, bring add the light.Small (and easy) things you can add to your day to bring more good.Ensuring you do good fo