The Merriment Making Podcast

You don’t have to be fully healed to feel joy. You don’t have to wait until you “figure things out” to take action. And no—you’re not broken. You might just be bored. Overstimulated by junk, undernou…

Ever feel like you’ll never bounce back from a setback? That the bad stuff lingers longer than it should? Good news: your brain is built to help you recover, adapt, and even find happiness again—fast…

Have you ever felt like the world could use way more joy—but wondered if one person (aka you!) could really make a difference? Spoiler alert: you can. And today, I’m showing you exactly how.

In thi…

Are you following rules you never actually agreed to? 🚫

In this episode, we’re diving into the power of micro-rebellions—tiny, mischievous acts of defiance that make life feel less suffocating. From …

Ever felt like self-improvement is just too much work? Like the idea of “getting better” makes you want to take a nap instead? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why personal grow…

Have you ever called yourself lazy for not getting enough done—when really, you were just exhausted?  

Today, we're talking about the real difference between laziness and burnout. Spoiler: Being tire…

Feeling burned out? This episode dives into the science of burnout, why it happens, and how to reverse it with simple, 5-minute practices. Reclaim your energy, restore balance, and remember—you are e…

See video version on YouTube.com/MaryEngland.

In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, I sit down—no script, no makeup, no edits—to talk about the messy, real-life struggles I’ve been navigati…

What if the most beautiful, joyous thing in your life wasn’t a sunset, a pet, or a twinkle-lit evening—but you? In this episode of Merriment Making, we’re flipping the script on self-worth and explor…

In this episode, we're talking about the 🌿beautiful contradictions that make us human. 

🪞 How to reconcile conflicting sides of your identity with compassion and curiosity. 

Mary shares her personal …

Stuck on autopilot? Coasting through your days without experiencing them?

Today we talk about:

• Why we fall into autopilot
• How it robs us of joy
• How to break free

From personal stories of overcoming…

Play can boost your mood, ground you in the present moment, and connect you to joy. Find out the science of WHY (and the secret about why you NEED to play for the rest of your life).

Plus, the 8 Play…

🏰 Have a story or belief that makes you feel badly or just wanna change it? 📜

In this episode, I'm teaching you to 🗯️ identify a limiting belief, ✏️ choose a new story/narrative, and take easy, tangi…

• Defining a 'weirdo'
• Why some people relish in standing out and being misunderstood
• How standing out will only get you so far
• How to embrace the more common aspects of yourself as well as the differe…

A deep personal look into this year and moving into next.

Merry New Year Plan: https://uncustomary.org/merry-new-year-plan/

Merriment Reset: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-reset-30-days-to-joy-a…

In this episode of the Merriment Making Podcast, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful practice to reconnect with your body and ground yourself in gratitude. The Joyful Walkthrough is a mindful bod…

In this episode of The Merriment Making Podcast, we tackle a belief many of us hold: that feeling good is selfish, especially when others are struggling. 🌈 Permission to Feel Good: Embracing Your Rig…

That pesky voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough? That’s your inner critic—and you don’t have to believe everything it says. In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Inner Critic T…

Let's get into the disconnect between the love they give to others and the love they offer themselves. Through compassionate insights and practical advice, let's redefine self-love as an essential pr…

Are you running on autopilot, just getting through the day without truly living it?

In this first episode of the mini series Joyful Grounding: The Caregiver’s Path to Self-Love and Inner Peace, I'm t…