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During this episode, we chat STRESS! We go through a bunch of mindset shifts, daily action steps and techniques that help us be less stressed. If you just bring in one of these things we know you will benefit.Stuff we talked about…Impermanence. The realisation that life is not forever, that everything will end one day and should we really be this stressed?Yoga... ahhh it is all yoga! Yoga was life-changing for us and it's a great action step to take to become less stressed. You can even try MerryBody Yoga for free HERE.Planning and reflecting on what actually brings the most stress. Example, if you're stressed organising weekday dinners, what can you do on a Sunday to help you?The power and magic of being present. Presence is everything.It's more about HOW you do something and not WHAT you do.Detachment, do the work for the sake and the magic of the work. Not the results.This episode is actual Merry gold, we loved this topic so much. If you tune in and take action any on the stuff we chat about, let us know!

Does the idea of networking make you sick? Tune into this episode to get our top networking tips and learn how to get better at networking! Also, hear some of our personal networking stories.Networking and building relationships have been game changer for our business and personal lives! This episode is filled with actionable advice and upon reflection, we realise without our networking building our lives would be completely different! We are so grateful we took the time to build solid networks and relationships.Stuff we talked about…We chat about a bunch of personal stories that will inspire you to direct more energy to the magical skill of networking.The importance of networking without an end goal in mind.Look sideways! We are all the same, don't put people on pedestals, don't think people are below you.What is reciprocity - the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.Ways you can be more memorable.Let go of the fear around networking, the fear of judgment from others and of rejection.

During this episode, we chat about the pressures and dangers of body trends. It's a great episode if you've been on a mission to get a thigh gap or if you're obsessed with booty gains or desperate to get flat as rock hard abs. Maybe you've heard of this thing called the toblerone tunnel, apparently, this is the current trend.Stuff we talked about…We walk down memory lane of all the trends. From teeny wastes to no waists. From flat butts to big butts. From big busts, to no cleavage, to some cleavage, to none again. OMG how ridiculous is this?We chat about women's body ideals compared to men's body ideals. Are they the same pressures?How we must focus on embracing and accepting who we are. This is the only way things will change. It's time to celebrate our differences.Focus on more than our physical bodies.Someone to follow, iWeigh and Jameela Jamil. Her IG is here. We also chat action steps on ACCEPTANCE!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've always been super goal orientated... not obsessive but conscious that if we don't set goals the likelihood of achieving anything is limited. This episode is filled with actionable advice that will help you get closer to your personal goals.Stuff we talked about…The 3 easy steps you can take to help set and actually stick to goals.Using the 'if, when, then' implementation plan.Why sharing your goals makes you stay on track. Even just writing it down!Sharing your goals on social media is scientifically proven to help you succeed.Why your mindset is super important.Detachment from the goals so you still enjoy the process.Who you hang out with will help or hinder your goals.We chat about the 21 day MerryBody Yoga Challenge (you can join us here)Always merrymaking,Emma + Carla  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Right now we’re living in a world where us humans are the most stressed out we’ve ever been.Life is busy. Frantic. Overwhelming. Which means it’s even more important to create moments of joy in your everyday life. After all, it’s in the small everyday moments that we create the life.Soul words of the week…"Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life.” - Wess Stafford  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Right now Carla is reading a book called Ikigai, so naturally 'how to live longer' has been a topic of our conversation ever since she started.The Japanese island of Okinawa (one of the Blue Zones), where ikigai began, is said to be home to the largest population of people who live to 100 in the world.Ikigai (pronounced Ick-ee-guy) meaning... a reason to jump out of bed each morning is like how we'd say Follow Your Bliss (words thanks to Joseph Campbell). It's finding something in life that brings you joy and purpose.Stuff we talked about…What are the Blue Zones: the Italian island of Sardinia, Okinawa, Japan, Loma Linda in California, Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula and the Greek island Ikaria.How to live longer according to the blue zones... diet, community, movement, more outside time, slower living and less stress.What actually is ikigai? It is the cross-section of the following... what you love (your passion), what the world needs (your mission), what you are good at (your vocation), what you can get paid

This months theme in the MerryBody Online Studio is Presence, so of course, the words come from Eckhart Tolle.How much time do you spend living in your thoughts? Dwelling in the past, feeling anxiety about the future. When you live in your head... you're simply not living, just creating unnecessary suffering.It's time to get out of your head!Soul words of the week…“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” - Eckhart Tolle.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We love chatting on this topic! This episode will give you ideas on how to build your self-confidence. It's brought to you by our FREE 5 Day Challenge: learn how to strengthen your core (which actually helps you build your self-confidence). You can join HERE. It's FREE!Stuff we talked about…How we used to be, Emma super shy and Carla very outgoing but used this as a mask for her sadness about being bullied.We chat about all the ways that have helped us build our confidence.When you step outside your comfort zone, this proves you are so much more capable than you think.Your physiology relates to your psychology. So build a strong core and this will build inner strength and confidence.What makes you feel good about yourself? We must try to not rely on external validation.Question your thoughts, are you judging yourself?Yoga and confidence. Yoga helps build body love and appreciation and confidence.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The fact is work plays a huge role in our lives, it takes up so much of our time and our energy. So it's time to check in, do you love your work? If you don't love it... do you at least try and bring joy to the workplace?Here's your reminder, this life is a one-time thing.Soul words of the week…"This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play.” – Alan Watts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We don't talk about money often on the Get Merry podcast but it sure is an important life topic! We've changed our mindsets around money in huge ways, we've really focused on it during these last 2 years especially.Stuff we talked about…We chat about our old money mindsets, super scarcity mode, then we went to head in sand mode with money, now we are smart and focus on an abundant mindset around money.Your childhood and how your parents or carers talked about money has a huge impact on your money mindset.Ways to be smarter with your money and expenses.The importance of figuring out what you actually want to do in life so you don't end up wasting money on random stuff.Chat about minimalism. Do you really need ALL the things to lead a happy life?Does money even make you happy? There's a study that says once you make the first $100k, money has no direct impact on happiness levels.How you make money is important. Do you like your job or business?Should we save our money? Or spend it? Or invest it?This episode is

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