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Make Your Damn Bed

@MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life.


Each episode is around 10 minutes and intended to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to get out of bed - so you can start making it!


Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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543 || pep talk

You're not broken, you just need a little break. The reason theres not a one size fits all fix to depression, suicidal ideation, etc is because you are unique and your experiences are unique, so we have to approach our own treatment + management as a recipe/guidebook that can be adaptable + reasonable to bridge from your current state. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.co...

Aug 11, 20224 min

542 || sober curious

social drinking has become such a normalized part of culture that there is little nuance between sobriety and social drinkers. lately, I have become increasingly "sober curious" which means I am getting more comfortable taking breaks, moderating, and being more intentional with my consumption of alcohol in general. https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/sober-curious#takeaway TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY...

Aug 11, 20229 min

541 || dunning kruger effect

We don't know what we don't know. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which people wrongly overestimate their knowledge or ability in a specific area. This tends to occur because a lack of self-awareness. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn...

Aug 10, 20227 min

540 || psychology of what we wear

Our wardrobe can reflect our mood but it can also affect our mood. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn water. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 09, 20228 min

539 || comedy break recc

the sound-bath clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chvb07-3GZo more from Ms. Pat: https://mspatcomedy.com/ the episode I referenced : https://www.netflix.com/watch/81208826?trackId=14277281 TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn water. Support this show ...

Aug 08, 20225 min

538 || become a book worm

HOW TO LIKE READING: • READ WHAT YOU WANT - NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU SHOULD. • TRY STARTING SMALL (TEN PAGES A DAY) • REMOVE DISTRACTIONS + SET A VIBE • BRING BOOKS WITH YOU OR TRY AUDIOBOOKS FOR READING ON THE GO. • FIND A READING BUDDY OR GROUP TO ENCOURAGE + CONNECT. • DIVERSIFY GENRES FOR SUSTAINABILITY. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAI...

Aug 07, 20228 min

537 || default coziness

I don't think I realized how much intention it took to infuse a little enthusiasm in my day, but how the ripple effect of such intentional delight can truly change the game. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn water. Support this show http://supporter.a...

Aug 06, 20228 min

536 || fall asleep faster with brain zoomies

my mind can race around like a puppy dog if I don't provide it with enough play-time during the day, which can keep me up at night. I find that the more free time I get to just be + think during the day, the easier it is to show up for sleeping without any resistance. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbp...

Aug 05, 20227 min

535 || work clean (book)

Dan Charnas of 'work clean' says - Mise en place is not about making things tidy, it’s not about things looking clean. It’s about being able to work clean, which implies motion. The system has to be returned to order. So it’s not just about creating order, like, “Oh, look how I arranged my desk,” it really is about, “I’m going to move through all these projects, but I’ve also made the commitment to myself that when I’m done with this project I’m going to wrap it up.” I’m either going to deliver ...

Aug 04, 20228 min

534 || take the roadtrip + repack on the way

sometimes you gotta stop packing, start driving, and trust that you can find what you need at a walgreens on the way. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn water. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Aug 03, 20227 min

533 || choosing love on the daily (a re-release)

day 69 was a fan favorite, you dirty dogs - so I figured I'd re-release her back into the world while I catch up on my time change + getting this bug out of this cheap hotel room so I can catch some ZzZ's before the continental breakfast. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forg...

Aug 02, 20225 min

532 || set up vs. put away

yeah, the concept of the mise en place is great but what about the opposite? can't we deter ourselves with anti-prep work too? TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast luh you. and don't forget to drink your damn water. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. ...

Aug 01, 20227 min

531 || start your day with ease with these mantras

gentle mantras can help us start our days with the proper "programming" rather than stressin over to-dos, news, and the daily blues. lean in + get hokey with me for a few before we rush off to save the world! sending love, cutie. when was the last time you drank your damn water? TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagra...

Jul 31, 20225 min

531 || ease into your day with affirming thoughts

what if i make choices that align with my highest good? what if i follow the things that feed my soul? i don't chase i attract. i'm at peace with my past, present, + future. i have faith in the universe's protection + investment in seeing me fulfilled. you are not your mistakes. i love you. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: ...

Jul 30, 20227 min

530 || for future you + current you

prep work is good for the future you so think of ways to make it fun to prep so the current you can enjoy the process, too. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 20227 min

529 || a romantic relationship with prep work

prep work is a major part of time spent "in the kitchen" Cleaning, slicing, dicing is 90% of the process while sautéing, plating, and enjoying is very minimal in the scheme of things - but if you’re a happy and fulfilled chef its not because you dread the other mise en place - you find the meditative repetitive aspect of it; you build a relationship with the process, and you often do need to ebb into that obsessive place to stay excited about what you’re producing. Like life - if you’re not enjo...

Jul 28, 20228 min

528 || mise en place your life

Mise en place is a French culinary phrase which means "putting in place" or "gather" Learnin' how will not only improve your cooking game but it can also improve your life. Set yourself up with the prep work you need to make your work station organized; it helps you feel like Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 27, 20227 min

527 || alone || embracing creativity to thrive

“Winning is defined differently for each of us but victory for me would be leaving here at peace with myself. I dunno what that is yet. You sometimes don’t like what you see + you become aware that you may need to change some things.” “Success is stumbling from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm” TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAI...

Jul 26, 20227 min

526 || alone || a lesson in loneliness

Here's the second set of things I learned from watching the show ALONE: 2. The main thing that makes people give up on this dream of theirs - other than actual starvation or contracting some sickness or some shit, is that they miss home. Isolation is fucking horrible. 3. One Person’s trash is another person’s lifeline. Anything can become a resource or an asset if you are creative, persistent, practical, optimistic, and a decent problem solver. 4. The ability to shift when shit aint working + no...

Jul 25, 20227 min

525 || alone || a lesson in attitude

The most valuable lesson I've learned from binge-watching a bush-whacking show is: 1. Attitude is the number one dictator of success or failure. It’s almost fool proof to assume if one of the contestants is shown mourning their family or losing their cool, or losing their temper, or losing their positive energy around the “mission” that they will give up within the next few days. Whether that be an editing tactic or a real read of human psychology, I couldn’t care less - because it makes sense -...

Jul 24, 20227 min

524 || robert ross is a teacher + a painter

the lesson:even if your life is in shambles right now + there’s a big ass ugly black tree trunk right in the middle of your beautiful landscape of life + all you wanna do is throw the whole damned thing away!?? Tune into that bob ross energy and let it add to your masterpiece. Your curses can become assets with some honing. So, keep fucking going. Don’t give up - just stay calm + redirect that energy into improving the situation at hand instead of sulking about the way it used to be or look or f...

Jul 23, 20226 min

523 || hack your brain || anchoring || how to do it

this is the final episode in the anchor series - in which we can train ourselves to crave the kibble whenever we hear the bell, just like Pavlov's pup. create a soundtrack or jingles to trigger workout or bedtime or cleaning or work mode. Manifest good feeling associations. increase your reinforcement to improve the strength of the path vibe with what ritual you already have in place. be patient + consistent. TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtub...

Jul 22, 20227 min

522 || hack your brain with anchoring II

tune into what your natural anchors + coinciding cravings are. how many of them are intentional? proactive? positive? can any of those natural anchors be honed to improve your quality of life? TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast LUH YOU. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-...

Jul 21, 20227 min

521 || hack your brain with anchoring

TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 20, 20228 min

520 || my superego is a tyrant

Keeping boundaries with ourselves is CRUCIAL to keeping us happy + safe + productive humans, but bear in mind when things are beneficial regulations meant to enhance your life + experience + the connection with those around you OR if those regulations are more like Constraints that you feel bound to and guilty + shamed about fucking up on. Challenge your self imposed rules + regulations once in a while. I feel like it’s a slippery slope before things become unrealistic standards that mean you’re...

Jul 19, 20228 min

519 || breakin' the law

Internal restrictions can be critical boundaries with ourselves, but they are also easy to fall victimized + become restricted by. We want to check in with our subconscious restrictive thought patterns so we don't become constrained by our internal regulation system - and we can continue to feel guided by it, instead. JOIN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBPodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRA...

Jul 18, 20228 min

518 || apologies + congratulations

congrats friends, I am genuinely proud of all the hard work you've put in + sorry if I have been a lil tentative lately. SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast LUH YOU. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 17, 20228 min

517 || when it's time to throw away your hard work

Embrace the power of the clean slate - whatever that means to you at this stage in your life. if that means trashing the first attempt, revamping the whole thing, imploding what you thought you knew, donating some old memories, cleaning out your HD, rewriting a first draft, taking time off of a relationship, taking a step back from a job, taking a vacation - whatever you need to do to get a fresh perspective? Do it. Don’t be afraid to zoom the fuck out. It doesn't have to be permanent, either. Y...

Jul 16, 20227 min

516 || making friends as a grown up

times are rough + things are weird but you're a catch + most people feel the same way about social interaction as you do. so let's get out there and make some friends, tiger! don't force it go to local events join online groups with similar interests get out of your comfort zone + try quality over quantity + let that shit flow SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagr...

Jul 14, 20228 min

515 || i'm embarrassed to admit this but...

It's true. I got the plague + boy it kicked my ass - but the surprising part was NOT the ass kicking. It was the shame. I felt so much shame. Why? I did everything "right" and it didn't matter. Notice the quotes. This shit is a nightmare - there's no moral highground (unless you're deliberating being irresponsible, of course) here as long as you're trying. The shame came from the fact that I didn't want to let anyone down. I hate the idea that I could have a negative effect on anyone else's expe...

Jul 13, 20229 min
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