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 M...
Jun 10, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 197
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...
Jun 03, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 196
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 cle...
May 29, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 195
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 i...
May 21, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 194
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 15, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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 b...
May 14, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
May 08, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 191
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 outs...
May 05, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 190
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
May 01, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 189
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 m...
Apr 30, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 188
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 yo...
Apr 24, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 187
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 a...
Apr 23, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 186
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 ...
Apr 18, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 205
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 prioritie...
Apr 16, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 193
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 f...
Apr 10, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 183
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....
Apr 09, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 182
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 imp...
Apr 03, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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 inf...
Apr 01, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 192
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 reali...
Mar 27, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 179
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 yo...
Mar 25, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 185
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 car...
Mar 20, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 177
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, m...
Mar 18, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 184
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 u...
Mar 13, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 183
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...
Mar 11, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 182
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 ...
Mar 04, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 181
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 talke...
Feb 24, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 180
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 you...
Feb 17, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 179
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 a...
Feb 10, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 178
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...
Feb 03, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 177
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 Wo...
Jan 28, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 176
