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Is it possible to be yourself 100% of the time? We chat about this question in today’s episode. We also provide actionable steps to help you feel more connected to your authentic self.If you’re looking for the perfect wellness and calm-bringing gift for the holiday season, we now have gift cards for our MerryBody app. Or, if your loved one is looking to dive deeper into Yoga, we also have our Yoga teacher training available as a gift card.This is what we spoke about during the episodeWe don’t have to show and share 100% of ourselves, but it’s important that we are being ourselves and we just choose the amounts that we show.Have moments of self-reflection to understand who you are as a person.Our devices are big fat distractions that make us feel disconnected, so it’s good to have social media-free days.Check in with your values and what’s important to you.Self-acceptance is embracing our uniqueness. It’s realising that we are enough exactly as we are.Confidence is the ability to be yourself in a room and then

In this episode, we continue our discussion about our journey in building our Merrymaker business. If you haven’t listened Part 1 and Part 2 yet, we recommend jumping to those just so you can understand exactly where we’ve come from and how we’ve ended up here.The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. It’s going to be amazing!This is what we spoke about during the episodeHow we came up with the idea for MerryBody. We were trying to formulate an extensive program, then we simplified it. Often, less is more!We jumped into video with little experience, start before you are ready! The idea of MerryBody was not just our bliss, but it was a really important message to share.We did 3 MerryBody challenges first and then in March 2019, launched our membership.How MerryBody went from a desktop website to a simple app and eventually a custom app. We are so grateful for Jarrod in guiding us through this development.C

This is the second part of our 3 part business journey series. If you missed last week's episode, go back to 395: Our Merrymaker Business Journey Part 1.Also! The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. It's a 16 week course that will welcome personal growth, self-love and total mind-body transformation. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. If you have an inkling that this is maybe for you, we encourage you to join the waitlist so you are first to know about when our early bird opens.This is what we spoke about during the episodeBusiness relationships are super important, some will be amazing and integral for business growth!Going to conferences and networking events was a big positive, but not too many because they can get overwhelming.We said no to a book deal and self-published our very first hard copy cookbook. The self-publishing was a nightmare but we got through it. Listen to Episode 55: How Merrymaker Sisters Self-Published and Launched 2 Hard Copy BooksWe built a recip

We've been receiving quite a few requests for a podcast episode no our 10 year online business journey. So, this episode is a bit of a walk down memory lane as we share with you some stories, lessons, mistakes and key moments in our business journey. It turned into a 3 part series!The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. if you have an inkling that this is maybe for you, we encourage you to join the waitlist so you are first to know about when our early bird opens.This is what we spoke about during the episodeWe were unhappy in our government jobs and wanted a change. "There's gotta be more to life!" In between all of this, we were forever on a diet. We soon discovered the paleo 'lifestyle' (still a diet) and started sharing photos of our dinner on Instagram.We began blogging. We realised this was our bliss!Don't be afraid to not know what you're doing. You need to learn, and the best way to learn, is to do.We created our f

Finding your centre is a phrase often used in spiritual, mental health, and wellness context. It is referring to a state of being internally balanced, calm and clear. Clear in your thoughts, emotions and your overall being. The theme inside MerryBody for November is about finding your centre.This is what we spoke about during the episodeFinding your centre is having a sense of balance, calm and presence.All three gunas: tamas, rajas and sattva.Tamas is the state of being flat and blah. Rajas is the state of being in action. Sattva is the bliss state.It all begins with awareness. You have to get out of balance to know where the balance is.Being centred is being present in the here and in the now. Not overthinking about future events or living in the past.Being in alignment with your heart or purpose is also being centred.If you are a MerryBody member, our new meditation called Find Your Centre is now live. Otherwise, download the app and start your FREE 7-day trial. If you loved this episode, we woul

In this episode, we chat about handling the sense of underachievement. Something we all feel, at some point in life. If you've ever felt like you're falling short or struggling with a sense of underachievement, this episode provides action steps to redefine your sense of achievement and embrace your journey.The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. if you have an inkling that this is maybe for you, we encourage you to join the waitlist so you are first to know about when our early bird opens.This is what we spoke about during the episode Comparison with others can be a trap as it often leads to overlooking your own progress and accomplishments. So it's crucial to set realistic and personalised goals.It's important that we redefine our sense of achievement in terms of personal development, fulfilment and the impact that we make. Rather than the external validation or societal standards.What's your own idea of success? Stop and look at

This month's theme inside the MerryBody App is all about purpose. Purpose adds passion and meaning to life. Finding your purpose brings a deep joy that money can't match. Or perhaps you can link the 2?! That's what we did.The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. if you have an inkling that this is maybe for you, we encourage you to join the waitlist so you are first to know about when our early bird opens.This is what we spoke about during the episodeDon't know your purpose? Then get looking! Get to know yourself a little deeper, ask the important questions, and allow time for the answers to come.  Purpose is very individual. It doesn't look the same as anyone else's.Purpose doesn't need to connect with something that makes money.Our purpose can change.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Faceb

Stemming off from last week’s episode, 390: Fad diets sabotage real health progress, we talked about self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-respect, self-care and self-love. We spoke about how these practices create genuine health.We continue the discussion in this week’s episode.We’re also excited to invite you to our free online event happening on the 26th of October, where we share with you how to stop the yo-yo on and off-again diet and exercise regime. It’s about making healthy living easier than ever.This is what we spoke about during the episodeThoughts Are Things, a poem by Ella Wheeler, makes you realise how important our thoughts are. Your thoughts affect how you feel, and how you feel affects your actions.Skip the ritual of waking up, looking at your body, judging and hating your body. When you wake up, instead of saying the list of mean things about yourself, maybe swap it for just one good thing.Our MerryBody mantra, “You’re amazing just as you are”, is a combination of self-acceptance

In this episode, we chat about fad diets and how they can sabotage real health progress. We share our experiences in order to inspire but we also want to let you know that during this episode we talk about weight loss.We share our own experiences with yo-yo dieting and the detrimental effects it has on our physical and mental well-being. We talk about how we've overcome these fads and found a healthier mindset towards food and exercise. Now we can now talk about weight loss without the anxiety. We don't connect our identities or worth to our weight.If you're feeling vulnerable about your weight and relationship to your body, still listen but be mindful. We are each on our own journey, so if any subjects trigger you please look after yourself.We're also excited to invite you to our free online event happening on the 26th of October, where we share with you how to stop the yo-yo on and off again diet and exercise regime. It's about making healthy living easier than ever.This is what we spoke about during t

In this episode, we dive into a powerful story of transformation and how one tiny shift in your words, mindset and goals can change everything. This is inspired by our friend's story about their journey towards achieving their health goals.It's so simple with a profound impact! It will help you create healthy habits that stick!The simple swap is: saying "I'm going to get healthy" versus "I'm going to be healthy".Also, there's a slight audio issue with this episode. We are not sure what happened but we tried to correct it as best as possible!This is what we spoke about during the episodeOur friend had this continuous cycle of yo-yo dieting and exercising. Her goal was to always get healthy but it wasn't working. So she shifted one thing and everything changed.How this shift in words and mindset can lead to long-term success.Our words and thoughts influence our actions and ultimately impact our results. The conversation that goes on in the mind is important.Everyone's version of health is different, so always c

In this Get Merry podcast episode, we chat about the glimmers in your life. Glimmers are brief moments of joy, hope or inspiration even during challenging times. This episode will inspire you to look for the glimmers and live a life with more presence, hope and vibrance.This is what we spoke about during the episodeLife is filled with ups and downs. Being adaptable in challenging times is essential. Live in the present, not in the past or the future.Being present and mindful helps you become more aware of the glimmers that are in the here and the now.To come back to the present, bring awareness to your breath and your physical body. Gratitude is the gateway to glimmers. Noticing the the good things around you and cultivating a gratitude practice, such as keeping a gratitude journal or a gratitude jar, help you feel a sense of hope and joy.Listening to a beautiful song (such as Gabriel's Oboe by Ennio Morricone) or admiring art in all its forms helps change your state of being.If you loved this episo

In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-belief and how it helps you to overcome obstacles and achieve more. It's something that needs to be practised, it's not like you believe in yourself once and you're good to go! We chat about ideas, tools and practices that build self-belief.This is what we spoke about during the episodeIf you're not going to believe in yourself, why would you expect anyone else to believe in you?“You should never have a plan B. Your plan B should always be to make plan A. happen.” — Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder“You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” — Jim CarreyTrain yourself to believe and visualise abundance and all the things you want in life, and you'll feel better. See: Unlocking Your Potential: A Beginner’s Guide to Visualisation MeditationWhen you feel better, you feel like you can go out into the world and say yes to the opportunities. You can put your best foot forward.Ishvara Pranidhana, one of the Niyamas,

Over the last 10 years, we've found so much value in motivational quotes and sayings. They've been our go-to during tough times, and they have truly helped boost our self-confidence. We're big believers in the impact words can have!During this episode, we go through a bunch of amazing quotes and discuss them. We have no doubt that once you've tuned in to this episode you will feel instant motivation to step towards your goal! This is what we spoke about during the episode“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van GoghIt's easy to forget that the small things are important as well. Focus on that single first step and the next step feels so much more achievable."Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston ChurchillIt's the journey that counts, not the destination.“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — SocratesVisualise what we wish and what we

Imagine landing a job you absolutely love, but then realising the office chit-chat doesn’t really vibe with you. People keep on talking about losing weight and dieting, while you are on your path of self-acceptance and working out with the idea of celebrating your body.How do you deal with this kind of situation? What do you do when you feel like you just don’t fit in at work?This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhen you find yourself being surrounded by people who often discuss subjects that make you uncomfortable or trigger you, try to identify other topics you can connect on and then steer the conversation in that direction.Keep doing the work, keep reminding yourself of why you’re letting go of dieting and why you don’t want to talk about this stuff. Keep practising your self-acceptance.We can actually exist in peace with different opinions. When you practice self-acceptance, you become less judgmental of yourself and of others.It is what it is, as it is.It’s impossible to click with everyon

This episode is all about overcoming limited beliefs and the ‘Should-Be’ expectations, with the goal of reducing your own self-suffering. Tune in. This is what we spoke about during the episodeThe first step in moving through the limiting belief is to recognize it’s there in the first place.The start is not the end. We need to learn to be okay to be a beginner and that it is all part of the journey.If you are comparing yourself to someone who’s had great success, go find their story and understand their struggles too. “You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” — Jim CarreySometimes when you’re so ambitious, it actually puts you in a scarcity mindset. Balance it out with a grateful mindset.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Download our 

Right now, we’re feeling extremely inspired by the discussions we are having with our Yoga Teacher trainees. Every week we have a brand new theme of Yoga philosophy to dive into. In today’s episode, we focus on Ishvara Pranidana. Perhaps the ultimate tool to move through anxiety.Links we mention in the episode:You can sign up for your 2 weeks of free MerryBody App access over here.You can learn more about Yoga Teach Training over here.This is what we spoke about during the episodeNischala Joy Devi, a world-renowned yoga teacher, describes Niyamas as an evolution towards harmony. She translates Ishvara Pranidana as a wholehearted dedication to the divine.We can create a plan and take all the steps we need in order to get to the place where we’d like to be. But, there’s always an element that we cannot control.It is through wholehearted dedication, that we become intoxicated with the divine.Devotion is the key to unlocking our hearts.Learn to trust the power within, courageously let go and live e

This podcast episode was inspired by an old blog post we wrote way back in 2016! We noticed it was getting a lot of traffic, so we revisited it. Its titled: 10 Ways to Actually Start Living Your Life!This podcast is brought to you by GoodnessMe Box, we just opened ours up and it included a bunch of delicious and healthy snacks! Get your Goodness Me Box CLICK HERE and use code: Merrymaker for your discount!We also mentioned a Desk Worker Yoga class, if you'd like to try it out for free head on over here.This is what we spoke about during the episodeContemplating death. It helps you remember to live!Abhinivesha is a Sanskrit word that means "will to live". It's referring to the fear of death that then provides a will to live.Finding purpose in work is worth it. Do work that lights you up!We created MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training to help you follow your bliss and forge your own path.Check in with what you're actually doing on your phone. It can be a tool to either help you find your bliss, or a tool to numb you

This podcast episode may offend you if you've hopped on the Lazy Girl trend, so perhaps, don't tune in (haha).This is what we spoke about during the episodeThe Lazy Girl job is not a new thing. People have been doing this forever. We used to have Lazy Girl jobs when we were in our 20s. We hated them.If you are taking care of yourself, and setting boundaries and not taking your work home, that isn't a Lazy Girl job. That's just being smart and looking after yourself.Why is the Lazy Girl job trend being glorified?The majority of our lives are spent at work, so it's important that these hours are also enjoyed.Don't label yourself as a Lazy Girl. If you feel like you're being lazy, then ask for more. Ask for something else. Ask for a different opportunity. Ask for more from yourself.Show up and do your best. But, have self-compassion as well. Your best today may be different from yesterday.Upon reflection, some of the highest moments of our lives are the times of hard work, such as building the MerryBody membersh

A new month brings a new theme inside MerryBody, this month it's Self-Worth. Low self-worth has been something we've both grappled with, in the episode we delve into this very important topic. We'll discuss various behaviours and emotions that could signal a struggle with self-worth. We also share practical ideas to help boost your self-worth!This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhat is self-worth? And what isn't self-worth?A sign of low self-worth is constant self-criticism, you know that harsh inner critic where everything you do is wrong.Other signs are the continuous belittling of yourself, dismissal of any achievement and heightened focus on your mistakes.Perfectionism is another habit of low self-worth.Not being able to accept compliments and downplaying the situation show low self-worth.Fear of judgment and rejection is another behaviour of low self-worth.The first step to building your self-worth is to realise that you have low self-worth and that you want to make a change.Practising self-com

This week's episode was a fun chat. In a world where more and more people seem to be feeling down, flat, bummed and uninspired, we chat about good moods and how to get in one faster!We ask the question, can you hack a good mood?This is what we spoke about during the episodeIt's a 100% YES, you can hack a good mood! But it all comes down to awareness of what creates a good mood for yourself.A great night's sleep is a hack for good mood.Maybe you're in a situation right now where you are not where you want to be.. You feel uninspired and flat.The easiest hack to a good mood is to shift your current state.Exercise is such an underused tool to create a good mood. It's not just for a physical transformation. This is why we're doing our next challenge, 21 Day Good Mood Challenge, inside MerryBody.Moments of stillness, such as a 2-minute deep breathing session or a 10-minute guided meditation, lead to a good mood.Cold therapy, such as ice baths, now that is an instant mood shifter. Check out Episode 246: The Wim Hof