We’re so excited to be back in your ears. We had a break, took some space and time to reflect, to get the creative juices flooowwwing. The funny thing is that in the episode we chat space, which is also this month’s theme inside the MerryBody Studio (which we planned a few months ago! MAGIC). Stuff we talked about… You can look at ‘space’ in so many different ways. For Carla, space means stillness, silence, creating space inward. For Emma, it means being louder, more opinionated and speaking and...
Apr 08, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 288
As adults, we kind of stick to the things we’re good at and get out the habit of trying new things. It could be that we’re scared, or we lack time and energy. In this episode, we chat about the magic of sucking at stuff, being terrible at something and WHY it brings so much good to life. Stuff we talked about… Practicing self-acceptance allows you to go and try new things. Ego is what’s stopping us from experiencing new things. We’re afraid of self-judgment and external judgement. Do something j...
Mar 15, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 287
From last week’s episode how to calm your busy mind we chat more on the importance of organisation. And how it makes life flow better. Stuff we talked about… Food. Most of us eat 3 times a day, when we are unorganised here it can take up a lot of unnecessary time. Work. Use calendar. Post-its everywhere can be overwhelming. You need processes within the business in order for it to run smoothly with the level of attention to details that you want. Social life and hobbies. Look for an activity tha...
Mar 08, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 286
When you have a busy mind, your whole body feels completely off and everything is disconnected. In this episode, we chat about your busy mind and real life actionable things to slow down a busy mind. Stuff we talked about… Having a purpose in life helps you focus and come back to the heart. Step out of your regular life. We can only calm a busy mind when we realize that our mind is busy. We can only realize that our mind is busy by becoming aware of our singular thoughts. Breathe. The easiest wa...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Inside our private MerryBody group, we often have Q+As. This week we took the chat here, to the Get Merry Podcast! We asked our members about their biggest struggles, we gave our advice. We chat about lack of motivation, binge eating, the all or nothing attitude when it comes to exercise and so much more! It’s just us having a chat about very common struggles. Stuff we talked about… Lack of motivation is a VERY common human struggle. We often wait for it to float in, but what is missing is that ...
Feb 22, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 284
In this episode, we chat about the yogic philosophies in a real-world sense. In our opinions, these are the greatest teachings within yoga (yes, more important than the perfect handstand!) and they are extremely useful in our modern lives. Stuff we talked about… “All is exactly as it should be”, which falls under the practice of surrender or Ishvara Pranidhama. When we release the perceived control of our lives, suddenly all that happens around us is happening ‘for us’. Satya is speaking and liv...
Feb 15, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 283
In this episode, we chat pivots and changing directions, in any area of your life, whether it be in business, career, relationships, location, and dreams. It’s easy to feel like you can’t change direction because you’ve already spent so much time and energy dedicated to building or creating something. Even though it might be something you truly want to do, it’s difficult to turn your back on all the years and the energy you’ve spent working toward that thing. Stuff we talked about… Everything yo...
Feb 08, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 282
We’re really excited about this episode! We chat Bridgerton, the number 1 most-watched original Netflix series right now. Yes, we watched it and joined in all the fun… along with the 82 million Netflix subscribers. Set in 1813 England, think Gossip Girl and Jane Austin then get ready for beautiful 19th century balls gowns and sexy suits. Oh, warning, there are lots of spoiler alerts in the episode! Also we do touch on some subjects like sex, masturabtion and abortion. Stuff we talked about… It m...
Feb 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 281
Welcome to the second episode of the Get Merry Podcast for 2021. A chat inspired by a conversation with an acquaintance who shared her business idea. We felt really excited for her, we shared some advice and she thanked us for being supportive. It got us thinking about supporting others and the ways we can each do that… but also, it made us question why so many of us don’t show support. Sometimes, friends or even family members completely turn a blind eye to what you’re passionately doing or cre...
Jan 25, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 280
We’re so excited to bring you the first episode of the Get Merry Podcast for 2021. Are you getting bombarded with new year marketing? We vote it’s not about “new year, new you” kind of thing. It’s not about having to change yourself. Or “better” yourself. The truth is that you’re amazing right here, right now, just as you are. So maybe, the only thing that does need to change is your perspective? Stuff we talked about… Obsession and feeling stuck within diet culture. It’s our job as individuals ...
Jan 05, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Everyone’s excited to say goodbye to 2020. It has been a huge year and it’s going to be a year that no one will forget. In this episode, we chat about routines and why it might be the to change yours. Stuff we talked about… The magic of switching up your routine and trying something new. You don’t need to change everything in your day. You could just change one thing. One of the easiest ways to step outside your routine is to change your physical location. We recently went to Byron Bay for a few...
Dec 21, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Last week we rolled out the New MerryBody App, Carla's little baby she's been working on for the past 7 months! There was a whole lot of blood, sweat and tears making this App, and it was 100% worth it! When we began this project there was a clear fork in the road. We had two options, the easier road where we could have launched the app in 8 weeks but it wasn't exactly what we wanted. Then there was the harder road, the unknown road, it would take longer and we'd need to learn new skills. Tune i...
Dec 14, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Money is a very important part of our lives. It impacts our health and happiness, that’s why it’s important to talk about this subject. Money is often a taboo subject and it can feel awkward to talk about. So let’s strive (as best we can) to have the awkward conversations… because as we talk about it more, then it no longer feels awkward. As we share stories and lessons, we each become more educated. Now is the time to take a step forward and learn how to be financially independent. In this epis...
Dec 07, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Are you a shopaholic? Yes? Maybe you wear it as a badge of honour? But have you ever stopped and questioned what this habit costs you? And we're not just talking about your pocket here! Stuff we talked about... When you make a purchase you get a dopamine hit. But after that, you feel buyer's remorse. Where you spend money tells us what you value the most in life. Think before buying. If you don't have self-awareness, you'll get sucked in with marketing. Instead of thinking about what you lack, t...
Nov 30, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Money really is one of our favourite subjects. It was always such a taboo topic for us, but as we got into business we fast realised that we had to get comfortable about the topic. This episode is inspired by a very expensive strawberry tart that Damiano bought on the weekend. It was so pretty and really quite delicious… but the unexpected price tarnished the whole experience. Have you ever had one of those experiences, where you go to the counter and purchase something, they give you the price ...
Nov 23, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Do you resonate with being creative… or have you forever deemed yourself a non-creative type? Ahhh the word ‘creative’ is such a loaded word. It brings up so much and it also can divide us. But really… the magic of art and creativity is that it unites us. It makes us feel, it connects us to our emotions, it heals us… it reminds us of our humanity. Whether you see yourself as creative or not, tune into this episode. Get inspired to create something from nothing. Get excited to explore, enjoy and ...
Nov 16, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 273
At the end of recording this podcast episode we had a real moment of ‘why would anyone want to listen to us’ moment. Yes, we still get them. Even though thousands of people tune in every week (what the heck… this still blows our minds, and thank YOU for listening). But this episode, in particular, we kind of just rambled on about our thoughts. What was going on in our lives this. Maybe you’ll get something from it, hopefully, you will! Hahaha. The crazy thing but, after this moment of who are we...
Nov 09, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 272
In this episode, we chat about the lessons that we’ve learned from our spending and saving habits. Stuff we talked about… Studies show adding more material possessions actually causes unhappiness. World’s happiest people are in small communities. Giving generates happiness. If you feel like you’re struggling with money, step outside the box and think differently about how you can bring it into your life. Look at the patterns of your spending. What can you change that doesn’t impact your life neg...
Nov 02, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 271
If you have a relationship with any other human, boundaries are important! We chat about setting boundaries, breaking boundaries and how they really do make life better. Stuff we talked about… The whole idea of boundaries is checking in with yourself, with your decisions, who you spend your time with, what choices you’re making and why you’re making those choices. Keep yourself healthy, happy and peaceful with emotional boundaries. Communication is key when it comes to boundaries. Don’t assume t...
Oct 18, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Enjoy this Meditation from our MerryBody Online Studio. Big Love Meditation will guide you into a grateful mind and a love filled heart. 9 minutes that will take you from blah to absolutely ahhh. Find your seat, close the eyes and let’s welcome in a MerryMind . If you loved this meditation, then get access to 100s more classes inside MerryBody Online Studio. Try it for FREE for 7 days! Simply sign up at themerrymakersisters.com/merrybody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Oct 12, 2020•9 min•Ep. 269
In the past, when we knew someone didn’t like us, the usual reaction would be something like… what have I done? There must be something wrong with me and I need to change to make sure they like me. The desire to feel accepted is human nature. But it’s also natural that not everyone will like you. If you’re forever thinking you need to change so others like you more… this episode is for you! If you’re a people pleaser, this episode is for you! Stuff we talked about… The obsession with the externa...
Oct 05, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 268
We were having lunch with our friend, Maddy, and she asked me what are the top 5 lessons that I’ve learned now that I’m 30. Just like Emma’s 30 lessons on her 30th birthday , I thought instead of writing them let’s talk about them! Stuff we talked about… FORGIVENESS… of yourself and others. Holding on to grudges doesn’t bring any goodness. It only hurts yourself, takes up space in your mind. SURRENDER… and trust the process. Always do your best but let go of the attachment to your goals, relatio...
Sep 28, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 267
In this episode, we chat diet culture and how it really does suck. We delve deeper into our diet stories. We reflect on the ‘normal’ things we used to do like not drink enough water before a weigh-in, over-exercising, under-eating, binging/purging and priding ourselves on how skinny we had got. After all the work we’ve done… speaking about these stories in more depth actually frightened us a little. Trigger warning for anyone who is dealing with disorderly eating and negative body image stuff. S...
Sep 21, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 266
We’re so excited about this Get Merry Podcast episode. We chat with the amazing Amber Hawken about the importance of breathing and how it allows you to feel more joy and be more present. We also chat self-improvement and how it can get in the way of experiencing joy in our lives. Stuff we talked about… It all starts with the breath. The breath happens automatically but you can also control it to benefit your health. When you don’t breathe deeply, it decreases oxygen to your brain. How to increas...
Sep 14, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 265
If you've been wanting to get into meditation, tune in to this episode. Carla just finished her second Meditation course for the year and she has gold to share. Get ready for one-liners that will make you be like AHA! Stuff we talked about... Meditation welcomes less suffering, or it helps us respond to the suffering better. Scientific studies say that meditation changes the brain structure and increases the grey matter of our brain. You become smarter and better at decisions (we'll take this!)....
Sep 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 264
How can you feel confident when you have zero belief in yourself? In this episode, get actions steps and inspiration to believe in yourself. It’s the perfect follow up episode from episode 261: 5 ways to feel more confident . Stuff we talked about… Don’t let the fear voice stop you. The keys to success are persistence and self-belief. We talked about this in our book review of How to Think and Grow Rich . Start your morning with an “I’ve got this!” perspective instead of self-doubt. We can predi...
Aug 31, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 263
We’re so excited about this episode! A review of one of our favourite books, Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. This book completely changed our perspectives on life, it's our bible. The book is a beautiful collection of myths, legends, fairy tales and metaphors for life. Stuff we talked about… What being a wild woman means. It's doing life as she chooses to do it, not how society says. It's not about being crazy or out of control, but being free and out of the cage. The st...
Aug 24, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 262
We’ve talked about confidence in our previous episode 190: How to build self-confidence . And, we know so many of you loved it, but we have way more gold to share in this episode. Confidence really is one of the topics that we can talk about again and again. Stuff we talked about… What confidence is and the misconceptions about it. A loud person does not mean they are a confident person. Sometimes, people use their loudness to cover up their sadness or fear of not fitting in. Your level of confi...
Aug 17, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 261
During this chat with Karly Nimmo, you’ll be inspired to stop caring about the ‘should be’s’ and what other people think. You’ll be motivated and excited to start speaking and living your truth. This was an old recording from our MerryBody Online Summit. Tune in, clear your mind, let’s begin. Now is the perfect time to join MerryBody Online Studio, you can start today for free! And we begin our next Member Exclusive Challenge on 20 August. Sign up HERE: themerrymakersisters.com/merrybody/ Check ...
Aug 10, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Have you ever felt that putting on those few extra kilos consumes your mind and steals all your attention? Why does putting on a few kilos have to be a problem? Why do we even have to make it a big deal? For many of us, (and this has been 100% us in the past!) putting on weight is one of the biggest issues in our lives. And during this whole pandemic thing, we've both actually put a few extra kilos on. We've spoken to a number of people who have also and we've overheard several conversations abo...
Aug 03, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 259
