About this episode
May 7
Dear Mary, how do I know if I’m ready to have kids?
This is for the women who know they want kids eventually, but don't know if or when they'll be ready. Some questions don’t have a clear answer… they just keep you up at night. “How do I know if I’m ready to have kids?” is one of them. Especially for women. This isn’t a how-to gui ... Show More
40m 19s
Apr 30
What Optimism Looks Like When Your Mental Health Isn’t Great with Dr. Deepika Chopra
What if being a more optimistic person has nothing to do with “staying positive”? In this conversation, we unpack the real psychology of optimism — and why it’s less about feeling good, and more about building resilience, curiosity, and emotional flexibility. If you’ve ever strug ... Show More
30m 40s
Apr 23
The Reality of Hosting This Self-Love Podcast (Celebrating Our 300th Episode!!)
Wow!!! I can’t believe this is our 300th episode!! Thank you so so much for listening to Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self-Love Podcast for Women. This episode is a bit more personal and vulnerable. It’s me reflecting on why I started Mary’s Cup of Tea, what I’m struggling with, and if ... Show More
33m 38s
Sep 2024
Things You NEED To Know About Self Love
<p>In this episode, I dive deep into the real meaning of self-love – and spoiler alert, it's not about just treating yourself to wine or ice cream. Self-love is about showing up for yourself, even when it's tough. It’s about discipline, growth, and doing the hard things that make ... Show More
16m 38s
Jun 2025
3642: Anxiety Into Awakening by Shana Olmstead on Mindfulness and Meditation for Self-Love
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3642: Shana Olmstead reframes anxiety not as a flaw to fix but as a spiritual signal, a gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge tow ... Show More
9m 57s
Sep 2025
How to Feel your Feelings: Step-by-Step Exercise and full debrief w/ Thomas McConkie, Mindfulness
<p>Together we're going to do a Meditation for Emotions with Mindfulness Instructor Thomas McConkie. We're going to talk about how to work with the embodiment of emotions and how to create space for all our feelings, even the ones that are painful or frightening. You can learn mo ... Show More
43m 23s
Sep 2025
Travel Helps Your Mental Health; Get The Benefits Without Leaving Home With A Lesson in Presence and Gratitude
The APP has arrived! https://studio.com/apps/rebecca If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills to reduce stress and anxiety in a few minutes a day. GET IT!Switching things up is one of the best ways to grow. In ... Show More
11m 14s
Aug 2025
3718: Self-Love 101: How to Strengthen Your Relationship With Yourself by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3718: Ellen Burgan explores how self-love transforms not only your relationship with yourself but also your connections wit ... Show More
9m 44s
Jul 2025
Ep 300 Why you're overwhelmed with food (and how to finally feel free)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with food, even when you know what to do? Why can you be successful in so many areas of life, yet feel stuck in an exhausting cycle of overeating, dieting, and self-criticism? If you've tried everyt ... Show More
19m 18s
Sep 2025
When Shame Shows Up; A Therapy Method For Inner Peace When Doing Personal Growth Work
6m 50s
Sep 2025
Expand Your Perspective & Improve Your Mental Health With a Simple Therapy Tool
The APP has arrived! https://studio.com/apps/rebecca If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills to reduce stress and anxiety in a few minutes a day. GET IT!Sometimes we get stuck in one way of seeing things—and i ... Show More
9m 6s
Mar 2025
How to Be Kind to Yourself
<p>Are you way too hard on yourself? In this episode, I break down why self-love feels so hard—and why self-acceptance is actually the key to changing that. Most of us were raised to believe we weren’t enough, and that belief still runs our lives. But what if you could finally br ... Show More
17m 36s
Aug 2025
Why Focusing On Other People Leads to Burnout & A Therapy Method To Self Reflect, Improve Mental Health
21m 10s
Here’s a mindset to adopt for ultimate personal growth and inner peace: learning the difference. Listen to this episode to find out what this means and how to apply it to your life!
You will learn...
- how to find balance with food, exercise, work, and other things in your life
- an important question to ask yourself to determine if something is serving ... Show More
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More
