In this episode, we take inspiration from the iconic “Mean Girls” scene where the Plastics nitpick their flaws. We chat about self-criticism, body image, social media comparisons and how to choose a path of self-acceptance instead. If you're sick of those thoughts... "all the things wrong with me" kinda thoughts... tune in! This is what we spoke about during the episode Social media and influencers affect the skincare culture which leads to young girls wanting anti-aging products. How do we welc...
Apr 24, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 438
This week we ran a Chakra Workshop and decided to publish it to our podcast. During the session we chat about the 7 main Chakras, where they are within the body, what they're linked to in regards to emotions, spiritual and physical. The highlight of the session is a guided colour visualisation to welcome balance and awareness of each of these energy centres. Then we finish the session with a short Q+ A about our upcomoing Yoga Teacher Training! If you enjoy this chat and it's sparked a big curio...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 437
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Yoga Sutra 2.33 Pratipaksha Bhavana. But really, we go on all kinds of tangents! From global issues like Gen0cide and climate change, to bringing self-awareness to our own reactions and letting go of control. And also! We are running this FREE workshop soon! During the workshop, you will learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy with your chakras! We invite you to a chakra workshop happening on the 16th of April. We're going to ...
Apr 08, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 436
This episode is inspired by Winnie the Pooh. There is no hurry. We shall get there someday." — Winnie the Pooh Also! If you are into a little bit of woo woo, but not too much woo, this is for you! Learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy with your chakras! We invite you to a chakra masterclass happening on the 16th of April. We're going to go through each of the chakras and talk about how you can balance and align each of them in a very practical way that will help drive self-...
Apr 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 435
In this episode, we chat about the importance of intentionally making time for the things you love and the experiences that fill your life with joy and meaning. Because life is not a forever thing! This is what we spoke about during the episode Emma had dinner with a musician friend and talked about whether or not he should keep playing. Money is really important, and so is feeling joy; sometimes, how you make money does not bring joy. Do you allow enough time for the things that light you up? W...
Mar 27, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 434
Have you ever thought about getting Botox? No? Then, welcome to the No Botox Club! In this episode inspired by a reel that Emma shared yesterday, we chat about self-acceptance in a world obsessed with youth and botox. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about during the episode Every year, every wrinkle is a blessing. Celebrate the aging process! We grew up w...
Mar 13, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 433
In this podcast episode, we chat about how to get through the lows of life. After all they are natural and part of life, perhaps it's more about embracing low emotions instead of resisting them. Plus we chat about the small daily rituals that we do to help us get through the lows of life. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about during the episode There's a ...
Mar 04, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 432
You're probably breathing wrong and it's impacting your energy, focus and even your mood. It might not be something you think about often, but poor breathing habits can lead to stress, fatigue and tension. The good news? With a few simple shifts, you can unlock more vitality, calm, and clarity... just by breathing better. Also, if you love this episode you should sign up to our free Breath and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This ...
Feb 24, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 431
It's time for you to finally let go of perfection! But not in every aspect of your life... just some. We recommend it anyway, yes, progress beats perfection every single time! Because perfection can often lead to paralysis, procrastination and burnout. Also! You are invited to a Free Masterclass we're hosting on the 20th of March. It's all about your breath and meditation. You will experience a live guided meditation and breathwork to release stress and make you feel amazing. They'll be practice...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 430
We're excited to be back in our recording chairs, or as in Emma's case, the floor! After a brief hiatus, we're hitting play on a series of new episodes. In this episode, we chat about the impact of everyday actions on life's direction. How the days make up the weeks, the weeks make up the months, the months make up the years... and the years make up the life. This is what we spoke about during the episode Consistent small steps lead to dreams becoming reality. Connect to your heart. Yoga, medita...
Feb 24, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 429
Do you find yourself rushing from one errand to the next? Rushing from when you wake up to when you fall in a heap on the couch? Want to stop rushing? Tune in to this Get Merry episode! Carla describes it as being a chicken, where she gets Denny to sleep and runs around the house ticking off the to-do list. Sounds familiar? This is what we spoke about during the episode Constant rushing pushes your nervous system into overdrive. When you're rushing, you're putting your body and your mind into a ...
Oct 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 428
In today's episode, Carla takes us through her 37-hour birth story. Although she aimed for a 'calm birth' there was nothing calm about baby Denny's arrival! Although we have an amazing happy ending we better put a trigger warning on here. As Carla says... it was wild! This is what we spoke about during the episode At 38 weeks, Carla had an acupuncture session, 1 of the 2 'induction sessions'. In the end she only needed one! Contractions began soon after. Carla's intense lower back pain indicated...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 427
We are super excited to be back recording this episode after Carla had a baby (9 weeks ago). Keep an eye out for the birth story in the next episode, she wasn't quite ready to share it yet. In this episode, we have a quick chat about baby stuff (like how loud babies fart) and also about doing hard things, because things can be hard, but hard isn't always bad, right? Also, Emma's microphone did not have the best connection... for some reason, something to do with my internet and zoom. Anyway, it'...
Sep 03, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 426
In this episode, we chat about people-pleasing and the idea that not everyone is going to like you. How do you deal with this and have the courage to be disliked? You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode People-pleasing and forever seeking people's approval, limit opportunities and can stop you from stepping towards goals and dreams. It's okay if some people don't love you, like you, align with you or get ...
Aug 26, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 425
This episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we chat ideas and opportunities you can take to kickstart your Yoga teaching journey. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Find a local Facebook group where yoga teachers hang out and find class cover opportunities, which can lead to permanent positions. If there is a studio that you love, put yourself out there. Network and build a relationship with the...
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 424
This episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we reflect on our conversations with our trainees from the 2024 cohort of MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training and the unexpected lessons that came from it. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. As we mentioned in this episode, you can find our Yama and Niyama series over HERE. This is what we spoke about during the episode Yoga Teacher Training extends much further than learning how to teach yoga and impr...
Aug 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 423
We received a lovely compliment: "I love the way you do business." This episode is inspired by those kind words. This is what we spoke about during the episode Staying true to your moral compass is important. If you're only focused on building a business and nothing else in your life, then every other important part of your life gets forgotten about. Business pivots. Following our bliss is the big overarching theme in our business journey. Keeping a lean team allows for deep connections and mean...
Aug 05, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 422
Time to go behind the scenes of what it's like to be a Yoga Teacher, we talk about the things you need to do to overcome the fear of Teaching Yoga. We go far deeper into these subjects inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode The nervousness and anxiety ...
Jul 29, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 421
In this episode, we shift from the discussions about Yogic philosophies to Carla's pregnancy update (she was at 36 weeks when we recorded this episode). This is what we spoke about during the episode Carla's been doing all the prep work like hypnobirthing, meditations and affirmations to feel calm and positive about the birth. Carla's having a dream pregnancy where she hasn't had any issues like sciatica or pelvic pain, aside from a little bit of back pain. Overall, it's been amazing! We're very...
Jul 22, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 420
This episode is Part 10 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Ishvara Pranidhana is the fifth Niyama and it translates to surrender. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode N...
Jul 15, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 419
This episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about ...
Jul 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 418
This episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode ...
Jul 01, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 417
This episode is Part 7 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Santosha is the second Niyama and it translates to contentment and acceptance. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! Exciting! This is what w...
Jun 24, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 416
This episode is Part 6 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Nischala Joy Devi translates the Niyamas as an evolution toward harmony. If you practice the 5 Niyamas, you will move toward a more harmonious you. Saucha is the first Niyama which is translated as detoxification and cleanliness. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything withi...
Jun 17, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 415
This episode is Part 5 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Aparigraha is the 5th Yama which translates to detachment or the idea of non-hoarding, not keeping things or grasping on to things. Let's look a little bit deeper and think bigger about this idea of detachment. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niy...
Jun 10, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 414
This episode is Part 4 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we tip toe, take snack bites (whatever you want to call it) into the Yamas and Niyamas. Brahmacharya is the 4th Yama and is traditionally translated to celibacy, but there is so much more to discuss! We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd sugge...
Jun 02, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 413
This episode is Part 3 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. It's a snack bite-sized dive into philosophy (haha). Asteya is the 3rd of the 5 Yamas, and is traditionally translated to non-stealing. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Asteya is not just about non-stealing of physical po...
May 26, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 412
This episode is Part 2 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. Satya is the 2nd of the 5 Yamas. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Satya translates to truth and integrity. Our thoughts, words and actions gain the power to manifest. Many of us have spent so much of our lives trying to p...
May 21, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 411
This episode is Part 1 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yogic philosophies, starting with the Yamas and Niyamas. You'll realise that Yoga is so much more than just a downward-facing dog. Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Yamas are the first limb of Yoga. Nishala Joy Devi, an amazing author and Yoga Teacher, translates the Yamas as practices that uncover our true nature. Yamas are often ...
May 16, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 410
This is a special episode, we share our 108 Affirmation Meditation from the MerryBody App. Meditation welcomes mindfulness and focus, and this creates an ideal state for positive affirmation. Affirmations are positive statements that shift negative thoughts. You can use them to help reinforce your desired beliefs. Meditation and affirmations form a powerful duo for personal growth and wellbeing. Together, they amplify each other's effects, helping to rewire the brain for positivity and resilienc...
May 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 409
