Podcasts by Mary’s Cup of Tea: the Self-Love Podcast for Women

#185: Feeling Behind in Life? Listen to This. from 2023-12-07T06:00

The reason you feel behind in life is because you’re comparing yourself to others who seem to be ahead of you.

When you compare yourself to people who graduated, got jobs, got married, re...

#184: How to Find Yourself When You Feel Lost with Dr. Sara Kuburic from 2023-11-30T06:00

“Some of us knew who we were and then we lost our way. Some of us never became our Self in the first place. We grew older, we aged, our roles and functions changed, but we never grasped our esse...

#183: The Best Book on Communication from 2023-11-22T17:55

I thought I was a good communicator until I read this book.

It has challenged me (in a good way) and I wanted to share some of my takeaways with you.

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#182: Sober-Curious? This one’s for you. Therapist Amanda E. White on ALCOHOL from 2023-11-16T06:00

Most of us know that alcohol is poison, it makes us feel shitty, and rarely leads to much good. Despite knowing this, it’s easy to get pressured into drinking even if you don’t want to. This epi...

#181: Stress Eating? Listen to this. from 2023-11-09T06:00

The holiday season tends to be full of stress: family drama, financial strain, end-of-year work obligations, etc. If you find yourself turning to food to cope with stress, this episode is for yo...

#180: Detaching Self-Worth from Productivity from 2023-11-02T05:00

Mary is trying to undo decades of attaching her self-worth to her productivity. Which is HARD to say the least. This episode explores our limiting beliefs about productivity, while helping you d...

#179: Feeling Like Your Body Betrayed You with Grief Expert Ashley Lemieux from 2023-10-26T05:00

CONTENT WARNING: this is an episode about pregnancy loss, chronic pain, and the grief that comes with feeling like your body has betrayed you. Ashley Lemieux joins us to share her personal exper...

#178: Coping with Crisis in an Emotionally-Intelligent Way from 2023-10-18T12:22:13

In an age of information overload and devastating crises unfolding before our eyes, the importance of critical thinking and emotional regulation can not be understated. We must remain grounded a...

#177: The Power of Slowing Down from 2023-10-12T05:00

Have you ever lost something and spent hours frantically looking for it everywhere and then the item shows up when you’re not searching for it? And better yet, it shows up in the place you swear...

Ep. 176: Safari Honeymoon Recap, Reflections,&Recommendations from 2023-10-05T04:08:01

After an epic safari honeymoon, Mary and her husband recap their trip to Tanzania + Zanzibar.

They talk about… - why they chose to do Tanzania safari + Zanzibar island for their honeymoo...

#175: When It Feels “Too Good To Be True” from 2023-08-17T05:00

If you’ve ever felt like something or someone is “too good to be true” then this episode is for you. Mary talks about a model for strengthening your sense of self-worth, so that you finally feel...

#174: Leaving the Church, Getting a Divorce,&Healing Religious Trauma w/ Morgan Tyler Haley from 2023-08-10T05:00

If you were raised in a restrictive, religious environment, this episode is for you. Morgan Haley joins us for a relatable and validating conversation about unsubscribing from beliefs that don’t...

#173: The Beauty of “Failure” from 2023-08-03T05:00

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel like a failure”? As a Type A, self-motivated, achievement-driven kind of person, failure is something you might feel often… even when you haven’t actua...

#172: The Missing Pieces of the Body-Image Puzzle with Lindsay Kite from 2023-07-27T05:00

Have you ever thought that you were happier when you were thinner/ prettier/ younger/ etc?

In a culture that values thinness and beauty, it’s hard not to believe that your value lies in y...

#171: New Environment, New Mindset from 2023-07-20T05:00

Mary shares her lessons learned from traveling and talks about how putting yourself in a new environment is the best way to heal.

You will learn... - 2 ways to get unstuck - how Mary he...

#170: Intentional Wedding Planning and Artful Gathering with Priya Parker from 2023-07-13T05:00

Self-love is relational. We NEED people in our lives and gathering is how we build and nurture community. Today Priya Parker is on the show to teach us about the art of gathering, specifically a...

#169: Do You Think You’re Boring or Uninteresting? Here’s Why You’re WRONG. from 2023-07-06T05:00

If you believe you’re boring, you’re more likely to silence your voice, not share your story, not express your gifts.

If you want to put yourself out there whether it’s while dating, at w...

#168: Imbalances in Relationships&How to Fix Them with Eve Rodsky from 2023-06-29T05:00

WOW!!! This one is going down in history as one of our favorite episodes. Get ready to feel seen, heard, and understood thanks to this conversation with Eve Rodsky about the INVISIBLE and UNPAID...

#167: 5 Signs You’re Struggling with Self-Confidence from 2023-06-22T05:00

A lack of self-confidence shows up in small and big ways. Here are 5 not-so-obvious signs that you’re struggling with self-confidence, things that Mary is personally working on as well.

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#166: Perfectionism and Nervous System Regulation (Pt.2 with María-Victoria Albina) from 2023-06-15T05:00

This one is for our fellow perfectionists. Those of us who were raised as girls and women, know how easy it is to fall into perfectionism, constantly equating our worth with how “perfect” we can...

#165: People-Pleasing Thought Patterns&How to Break Them (Pt.1 with María-Victoria Albina) from 2023-06-08T05:00

Have you ever said “yes” when you really meant “no”?

If so, then you might be a PEOPLE-PLEASER.

For those of us who were raised as girls and women, people-pleasing is an all...

#164: Conquering Summer Body-Image Struggles from 2023-06-01T05:00

As the weather gets warmer, body-image can get harder. You might be thinking, “I’m nervous to be in a swimsuit around all of my friends, showing so much skin makes me feel insecure…” That’s w...

#163: Feeling Lost? Listen to this. from 2023-05-25T05:00

Being lost is not just necessary. It’s inevitable. Everyone feels lost at times, most of us feel slightly lost all of the time. Whether you’re going through a transition in your career, quest...

#162: When Wellness Becomes BS w/ Christy Harrison, MPH, Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor from 2023-05-18T05:00

Christy Harrison, a pioneer in the anti-diet movement, has transformed the way I see food, weight, and health. Now she’s coming on the show to talk about THE WELLNESS TRAP, a hodgepodge of di...

#161: What Helped Me Finally Stop Binge Eating from 2023-05-11T05:00

If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, you know how difficult it is to stop. You might have tried everything from strict dieting to intuitive eating, wishing that something would help st...

#160: Dating in ED Recovery + Life as a Content Creator w/ Brittani Lancaster from 2023-05-04T05:00

ED recovery and body acceptance influencer Brittani Lancaster joins us for an honest conversation about online dating, working a 9-5 AND being a TikTok influencer, and what life is like as a con...

#159: How to Make Your Friendships Stronger from 2023-04-27T05:00

You might have friends that you think you’re close to, but are you really? Most people say they don’t want surface-level friendships, but I think because of capitalism, hustle culture, and the i...

#158: Talking to Kids About Food, Fat, and Health w/ Psychotherapist Zoë Bisbing from 2023-04-20T05:00

If you have children in your life, whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then hopefully you want to create a body positive environment for them. Zoë ...

#157: Wedding Reflections w/ my HUSBAND! from 2023-04-13T05:00

Mary’s HUSBAND is joining us for a special podcast episode sharing aaalllll the details of their wedding + how it feels to be married!

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#156: Compassionate Self-Talk from 2023-04-06T05:00

Mary is practicing compassionate self-talk- here’s how.

You will learn how to...

- be more conscious of the stories you’re telling yourself

- separate your struggle...

#155: Stop Self-Sabotaging with This Quick Tip from 2023-03-08T05:00

Mary has been struggling with self-sabotage so she’s talking about it! Tune in to hear a quick way to stop self-sabotage in its tracks.

Remember: self-sabotage’s close cousin is perf...

#154: How to Manifest Opportunities in 3 Simple Steps from 2023-03-02T05:00

A short episode about how manifestation can be used in a practical way, since a lot of rhetoric on manifesting and the Law of Attraction can be a bit tone deaf… Tune in for Mary’s 3 simple st...

#153: Eating Disorders Amongst Men with Bobby Kasmire from 2023-02-23T05:00

Eating disorders amongst is not talked about enough so in this episode, Mary is joined by fellow content creator Bobby Kasmire who vulnerably shares about his struggles with disordered eating...

#152: Listen to This to Get Smarter with Blair Imani on Racism, Religion, Marriage, and Mental Health from 2023-02-16T05:00

The most wide-ranging conversation on this podcast! Activist and educator Blair Imani talks to us about topics spanning racism, religion, mental health, marriage, and so much more.

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#151: 25 Things I’m Learning as I Make 25 Trips Around the Sun from 2023-02-08T12:00

Happy birthday to our host Mary Jelkovsky! In this solo episode, Mary shares 25 things she’s learning (key word!) about people, life, and self-love.

The best birthday gift is your li...

#150: Hidden Meanings in Disordered Eating with Dr. Anita Johnston from 2023-02-02T05:00

WOW!!! This episode is a must-listen, especially for those in eating disorder recovery or dealing with any kind of disordered eating. In just one hour, Dr. Anita will enlighten you with her w...

#149: Letting Out Your Creative Power with Katie Dalebout from 2023-01-26T05:00

If you are a creative person, this conversation with Katie Dalebout will make you feel seen, heard, and understood.

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• how Katie’s orthorexia led ...
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#148: Add THIS Gratitude Practice to Your Morning Routine from 2023-01-19T05:00

You’ll feel the enthusiasm in Mary’s voice as she shares with you this 5-second gratitude practice you can do anytime, anywhere!

This episode is for you if you want an easy way to in...

Ep. 147: Make Your Relationship(s) Better with These 2 Tips from 2023-01-12T05:00

Mary shares 2 green flags of a good relationship or 2 things you can practice with your partner. She also talks about her own relationship, lessons learned from couples therapy, and ways to fost...

#146: Overcoming Rejection and People Not Liking You from 2023-01-05T05:00

This was a HARD topic to talk about… no one likes feeling rejected because it threatens our #1 desire as human beings: the need to be accepted for who we are. Here is how to deal with rejecti...

#145: My Super Simple New Years Intention-Setting Process from 2022-12-22T05:00

Mary shares her 3-step process for setting intentions for the New Year + tips/ tools for organizing your 2023 goals.

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#144: Mistakes Vagina-Owners Are Making with Dr. Tanaya from 2022-12-15T05:00

We are joined by the sex positive Dr. Tanaya who talks to us about common mistakes/ misconceptions that vagina-owners often have in regards to their reproductive health...

#143: Food Freedom During the Holidays w/ Sarah Simpson from 2022-12-08T05:00

If you’re stressed about food during the holiday season, this episode is for you. Mary is joined by Sarah Simpson to talk about how to embody food freedom and self-trus...

#142: Making Friends as an Adult - Where, How, and Why from 2022-12-01T15:04:10

Have you ever felt like making friends as an adult nearly impossible?! Like WHERE do you find like-minded people and HOW do you go from strangers to besties? In this episode, Mary shares her ...

#141: How to Deal with Difficult Family Members from 2022-11-23T20:29:43

I’m convinced that everyone has at least ONE difficult family member (if not, it might be you 🤪). Family can bring up a lot for us emotionally which is why today we’re talking about how to d...

#140: Journaling Tips + Prompts (Because My New Self-Love Journal is Here!) from 2022-11-17T05:00

Mary shares what’s helped her start journaling, stay consistent, and go on to create her own self-love journal! Tune in for journaling tips + techniques + prompts.

You will learn how...

#139: Creating a Career You Love with My Book Publishing Team: Lindsay&Brenna from 2022-11-10T05:00

Mary talks to Lindsay and Brenna from Blue Star press about book writing, paving your own path, and building a company. They talk about how their career didn’t follow a...

#138: Healing from Heartbreak from 2022-11-03T04:00

This one if for those who are going through a breakup or healing from heartbreak of any sort. You will hear from Mary and a few of her friends on what’s helped them hea...

#137: Motivating Yourself with Compassion from 2022-10-27T04:00

Want to know how to motivate yourself in a self-loving way? Tune into this episode to learn practical tools for finding and creating motivation through a lens of SELF-L...

#136: How to Be Body Positive AND Pursue Health from 2022-10-20T04:00

Mary talks about 3 ways to balance body positivity with the pursuit of health. She hopes you will see that contrary to misconceptions on the internet, body positivity a...

#135: On Being Multi-Passionate with Arielle Estoria from 2022-10-13T04:00

Arielle Estoria is back on the show to talk to us being a multi-passionate creator. Arielle Estoria is a Spoken Word Poet, a Writer and Author, as well as an Emcee, Spe...

#134: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living from 2022-10-06T04:00

In this episode, Mary talks about her struggles with... struggle.

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#133: Self Love in a Post-Pandemic World with Poet Melody Godfred from 2022-09-29T04:00

Mary is joined by Melody Godfred to talk about how self-love shows up in our lives, especially post pandemic.

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100 Days of Self-Love from 2022-09-21T04:00

Mary shares the details about her new book, 100 Days of Self Love! It's a journal that complements her first book, The Gift of Self Love, to help you continue to grow o...

#132: What I’ve Learned After Writing 2 Self-Love Books from 2022-09-14T06:00

Mary is so excited to announce that her NEW BOOK, 100 Days of Self-Love, is now available for you to pre-order at [maryscupoftea.com/journal](http://maryscupoftea.com/journal) 

After publ...

#131: Having a Bad Day? Listen to this. from 2022-09-08T04:00

In today's episode, Mary gives a little pep talk around what to do when you're having a bad day.

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#130: Surrendering&Shattering the Ego with Jake Sasseville from 2022-09-01T04:00

Our first ever male guest on the show (aside from Boyfriend, of course!) is Jake Sasseville!! Jake is a dear friend of Mary’s who vulnerably shares his life story inclu...

#129: Dating with Confidence from 2022-08-25T04:00

A short solo episode where Mary shares her #1 tip for feeling confident in yourself while dating. Whether you’re seeing someone or just casually dating, this is the min...

#128: Making Your Relationship Last with Dr. Alexandra Solomon from 2022-08-18T04:00

Since Mary is getting married soon, it’s only fitting that she talks to renowned relationship psychologist Dr. Alexandra Solomon.

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#127: Nervous About Your Purpose? Listen to this. from 2022-08-11T04:00

Last week, Mary almost applied for a job at Trader Joe’s because she was feeling nervous about her purpose. If you’ve ever questioned your path in life, then this episo...

#126: Travel That Makes You a Better Person with Chelsea Glass from 2022-08-04T04:00

An incredibly rich conversation about how travel transforms your character. Mary interviews Chelsea Glass, owner of Heart of Travel, an organization that helps...

#125: Productivity for Self-Lovers from 2022-07-28T04:00

In order to go after our goals and make our dreams come true, we must prioritize stuff that’s important over tasks that feel urgent. Mary will teach you how to use self...

#124: How to Overcome the Fear of Failure from 2022-07-21T04:00

The fear of failure is closely related to the fear of success. Even though it seems like they’re opposite, both are a self-worth struggle.

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#123: The Sex Ed You Didn’t Get with Erica Smith from 2022-07-14T04:00

An interview with Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed), a sexuality educator who talk to us about abortion, purity culture, and how to talk to people about sex.

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#122: Your Self-Love Survival Guide for When Everything Sucks from 2022-06-30T04:00

Mary shares her best advice for practicing self-love during difficult times.

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#121: A Quick Gratitude Practice from 2022-06-23T04:00

Mary shares an easy, yet effective technique for tapping into more gratitude. You can do this anytime to instantly feel a little more motivated, happy, and grateful… (a...

#120: Uncomfortable Realities and the Dark Side of Insta-Therapy with Seerut Chawla from 2022-06-16T05:26:58

Psychotherapist Seerut Chawla (@seerutkchawla) joins us for a hot take on the dangers of Insta-therapy. Warning: this conversation will challenge you to keep an open mi...

#119: 5 Signs of Emotional Intelligence from 2022-06-09T04:00

In today's episode, Mary takes a deep dive into emotional intelligence!

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Ep 118: Financial Confidence and Investing with Tori Dunlap from 2022-06-02T04:00

Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) joins us to talk about INVESTING, building WEALTH, and financial CONFIDENCE.

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#117: Your Summer Body (A Pep Talk) from 2022-05-26T04:00

Mary gives you a body-image pep talk for embracing your summer body, knowing that it is perfect exactly the way it is. She talks about how to challenge negative body th...

#116: Sexual Communication with Dr. Tara from 2022-05-19T04:00

Dr. Tara from @lovebites.co talks to us about S-E-X! Dr. Tara is a professor of relational and sexual communication at CSU Fullerton. Her goal is to normalize sex talks...

#115: Learning the Difference (Mindset) from 2022-05-05T04:00

Here’s a mindset to adopt for ultimate personal growth and inner peace: learning the difference. Listen to this episode to find out what this means and how to apply it ...

#114: Embodied Healing with Ruthie Lindsey from 2022-04-28T04:00

Ruthie Lindsey speaks to us about grief, chronic pain, reparenting yourself, processing trauma, embodiment practices, religious upbringings, self-love and so much more....

#113: Conquering Body Shame in the Bedroom from 2022-04-21T04:00

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you’ll want to listen to this episode for advice on conquering body shame in the bedroom.

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#112: I said YES! + Thoughts on Marriage&Feminism from 2022-04-14T04:00

Boyfriend has officially upgraded to fiancé! Mary shares the behind-the-scenes of how he proposed and what her thoughts are on engagements, weddings, and marriages. She...

#111: How Sexuality Can Heal Binge Eating with Jessi Jean from 2022-04-07T04:00

Mary is joined by her dear friend Jessi Jean, Food Freedom Coach who helps women overcome binge eating. They talk about best friend breakups, breast implants, beauty st...

#110: A Powerful Question to Ask Yourself from 2022-03-31T04:00

In this super-short solo episode Mary shares a powerful question to ask yourself while you’re journaling or find yourself resorting to old coping mechanisms. She also r...

#109: Steps to Becoming a Writer from 2022-03-24T04:00

We are celebrating the 1-year birthday of The Gift of Self-Love! Today I thought I’d talk about how to become a writer because pursuing this craft has not only forwarde...

#108: Showing Up Consciously in the Digital Space with Jenny Jay from 2022-03-17T04:00

Today Mary is joined by Jenny Jay, a storyteller and creator and her experiences and education over the last 7 years has become integral to the content that she writes,...

#107: An Intuitive Eating Mindset “Hack” from 2022-03-10T05:00

In this episode Mary shares a new way to think about intuitive eating that will hopefully help you find a sense of freedom and peace with food. The words we use MATTER ...

#106: The Power of Mindless Activities from 2022-03-03T09:49:06

In today's episode, Mary shares about the power of mindless activities and how they can help you achieve a state of mindfulness.

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#105: Tips for Self-Discovery (+ My Personal Identity Crisis) from 2022-02-23T20:29:59

When you've been told who you "should" be your whole life, sometimes it's hard to figure out who you really are. Tune in for some advice on self-discovery and musings f...

#104: 5 Disordered Habits You’re Probably Still Doing from 2022-02-16T19:00:41

In this episode Mary addresses 5 disordered habits you’re probably still doing (despite knowing better) and how to stop doing them. These are things that we’ve been con...

#103: An Astrology Deep Dive with Blyss Veer because it’s my birthday! from 2022-02-10T01:15:54

In honor of my birthday and Aquarius season, I interviewed my retreat sister, dear friend, and amazing astrologer Blyss Veer on how we can use astrology to gain insight...

#102: When Positivity Becomes Toxic with Whitney Goodman from 2022-02-03T00:18:31

In this episode, Mary talks with Whitney Goodman, a licensed psychotherapist, about the harmful effects of toxic positivity. We’ve all heard it, seen it, and experience...

#101: Stop Judging Yourself from 2022-01-26T21:16:01

In today's episode, Mary takes a moment to chat about self-judgment. Has judging yourself really brought you any good?

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#100: 100 Ways to Love Yourself (Habits for Self-Love) from 2022-01-19T22:12:22

We are celebrating our 2-year anniversary and 100th podcast episode today!! In this solo episode, Mary shares 100 tips for self-love, a list of things big and small tha...

#99: 10 Purchases Under $10 That Have Made My Life Better from 2022-01-12T19:49:04

This is probably the most influencer-ish episode Mary’s ever released! She shares 10 items that were inexpensive, but made a huge difference in her health, happiness, a...

#98: Predictions for 2022, Courageous Living, and Spiritual Success with Rha Goddess from 2022-01-05T22:55:02

In this episode, Mary speaks to Rha Goddess about standing in your values and being in alignment with your soul’s calling. Her name says it all: this woman is a GODDESS...

#97: Setting New Years Intentions from 2021-12-29T19:00

In this episode, Mary will share with you a journaling exercise that is great for setting New Years intentions! This is actually a repost from last year because it's a ...

#96: How To Connect Deeper with Your Sibling(s) from 2021-12-22T21:00

In this solo episode, Mary shares her advice for connecting with others, specifically your younger siblings. If you're getting together for the holidays or simply cravi...

#95: My Cultural Identity (Being Russian&Jewish) from 2021-12-15T19:32:58

In this personal episode, Mary talks about where her ancestors are from and how her cultural identity continues to evolve over time. She also touches on what being Jewi...

#94: Being REAL on Social Media with Victoria Garrick from 2021-12-08T20:43:30

Mary is so excited for this podcast episode with Victoria Garrick, former Division I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker, Social Media Influencer, and Mental H...

#93: How to Give Better Compliments from 2021-11-24T19:00

Giving compliments is the easiest way to make someone's day and connect. But I've noticed that the types of compliments we give are often not conducive to women's empow...

#92: Dealing with Holiday Meals from 2021-11-17T19:00

In this solo episode, Mary talks about how to deal with food/ body-image fears that may come up during holiday meals. If you’re nervous about Thanksgiving dinner with y...

#91: Becoming a Writer with Aija Mayrock from 2021-11-10T21:21:42

In this heartfelt conversation, Mary interviews Aija Mayrock, a writer and spoken word poet whose work will send chills down your spine and tears down your cheeks (the ...

#90: To My Perfectionists from 2021-11-03T19:00

This short solo episode is a message to my fellow perfectionists. If you've ever felt like perfectionism is holding you back, listen to this to break free from that. Listen

#89: Intentional Productivity with Jules Acree from 2021-10-27T21:07:42

Today Mary chats with Jules Acree (@julesacree) about intentional productivity, slow living, and decluttering your digital and physical space.

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#88: Asking for Support from 2021-10-20T18:47:14

A lot of people (wrongly) believe that asking for help means that you've somehow failed... Like if you can't do everything on your own then you're somehow not good enou...

#87: Habits That Have Made Me a Better Person from 2021-10-13T19:00

In this solo episode Mary shares 6 habits that are good for mental health and personal development AKA habits that might make you a better person!

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#86: Using Human Design for More Self-Love with Erin Claire Jones from 2021-10-06T20:11:46

Mary is joined by Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to talk about how we can use this powerful spiritual tool to cultivate more self-love.

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#85: Thoughts vs. Feelings vs. Emotions from 2021-09-29T18:48:07

Today Mary is talking about the difference between thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Once you know the distinctions, it becomes easier to manage your mind because you k...

#84: Entrepreneurship&Mental Health with Nadya Okamoto from 2021-09-22T20:21:35

In this episode, Mary chats with Nadya Okamoto, co-Founder of August, a lifestyle period brand working to reimagine periods to be powerful. They chat about per...

#83: 5 Mantras to Get You Through Hard Times from 2021-09-15T19:00

In this episode, Mary shares with you 5 mantras that have helped to support her through hard times. She also shares some tips to apply these mantras into your own life!...

#82: Managing PCOS without Dieting with Kirsten Mellott, RD from 2021-09-08T19:18:42

Today we are joined by Kirsten Mellott, a registered dietitian who specializes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and eating disorders. She herself has overcome Bing...

#81: How to Follow Your Heart from 2021-09-01T19:00

At our previous retreat, there was 1 retreat sister who couldn't figure out what she wanted when it came to her relationship. Without sharing details, she was at a crossroad in her life. Usually...

#80: Controversial Conversations with Kenzie Brenna from 2021-08-25T19:27:52

Okay, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN and we're not just saying that! Today's guest is Kenzie Brenna, fellow self-love advocate, mental health educator, speaker, and podc...

#79: Dealing with Overwhelm via Self-Talk from 2021-08-18T19:00

If you Google this topic, you'll find plenty of articles telling you how to check more things off your to-do list or organizing your planner for more productivity, and ...

#78: Self-Love Retreats: An Inside Look from Our Retreat Sister, Liana from 2021-08-11T19:00

I have a little bit of a different episode for you this week because what you’re about to hear is a conversation with one of my retreat sisters, Liana, who recently att...

#77: Therapy Update + Thoughts on Marriage from 2021-08-04T19:00

In this personal episode, Mary shares some things she's learned in therapy and how it's helped her overcome childhood traumas. Part of why she started therapy in the fi...

#76: Confidence Comes From Clarity from 2021-07-28T19:00

In this episode, Mary explains how confidence comes from CLARITY and how you can gain more clarity in your life. You will learn...

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#75: The Origins of Intuitive Eating with Elyse Resch from 2021-07-21T19:16:10

In this episode Mary interviews the co-author of the original Intuitive Eating book!! She is so beyond honored to be able to speak with Elyse about how Intuitive Eating...

#74: Afraid of Gaining Weight? Listen to this. from 2021-07-14T19:00

In this solo episode Mary addresses 3 common fears (or myths) surrounding weight gain inlcuding:

"Gaining weight is unhealthy...

#73: Healing from Toxic Relationships, Embracing Sobriety, and Growing Up Asian-American with Kelly U from 2021-07-07T19:00

In this interview Mary is joined by her friend Kelly Uchima (@kellyu) to have a deep conversation about recovering from anorexia, addiction, binge eating, codependency,...

#72: Stop Trying to Lose Weight (A Pep Talk) from 2021-06-30T19:00

In this solo episode, I talk about the impacts of trying to lose weight and how dieting affects our bodies.

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#71: 6 Signs of Self-Confidence from 2021-06-23T19:00

Confidence is about owning who you are, whether you like how you look or not. Being pretty is not a prerequisite for confidence. Being accomplished is not a prerequisit...

#70: Interviewing My Sister! from 2021-06-16T19:00

This is an episode that's been a long time coming! Mary interviews her 13-year-old sister Ilana! In this heartfelt conversation, Mary and Ilana talk about...

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#69: Is Diet Culture a Cult? with Amanda Montell from 2021-06-09T19:00

I couldn't wait to release this episode with Amanda Montell, a feminist sociolinguist, author of 2 books, and all-out empowering human! This educational episode explore...

#68: Overcome Negative Thoughts with This 2-Minute Meditation from 2021-06-02T19:00

In this 10-minute episode, Mary shares a mini meditation that will help you break any negative thought patterns. This evidence-based technique is especially helpful whe...

#67: Advice for Finding Your Passion + Book Recommendations from 2021-05-26T19:00

Lately there's been a lot of pressure on young people to find their "passion" which can be overwhelming, daunting, and discouraging to us. In this episode, Mary shares ...

#66: Dealing with Uncertainty, Fear, and Doubt from 2021-05-19T19:00

Uncertainty, fear, and doubt can show up in every area of our lives... our jobs/ businesses, weight fluctuations, body changes, relationships... literally everywhere. I...

#65: Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating is Not Healthy with Victoria Myers, RD from 2021-05-12T19:00

In this episode we talk to Victoria Myers (@victoriamyers) about ORTHOREXIA, the unhealthy obsession with healthy eating.

You will lea...

#64: Do You Struggle to Make Decisions? Listen to this. from 2021-05-06T13:51:09

In this solo episode, I talk about making decisions from a more empowered place of self worth.

You will learn...

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#63: Should You Be Doing Therapy, Coaching or Self-Healing? from 2021-04-28T19:00

In this solo episode, I talk about my personal experiences with therapy, coaching and self-healing and discuss which path or paths might be right for you! All 3 are ama...

#62: How to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder: Warning Signs, What To Say, and How to Help from 2021-04-21T19:00

Something I get asked all the time is "How do I support a loved one who's showing signs of an eating disorder?" In this episode, I answer that question by talking about...

#61: Stop Trying to Be Happy (and Do This Instead) from 2021-04-14T19:00

In this solo episode I talk about why “being happy” is not that great of a goal. Chasing happiness might leave you feeling empty because happiness is a fleeting feeling...

#60: Diet Culture in Your Romantic Relationships from 2021-04-07T19:00

In this solo episode, Mary shares with you her tips on how to navigate diet culture within your romantic relationships. You will learn valuable communication tools to e...

#59: My Best Friend Interviews Me! On Book Writing, Marriage, Adult Friendships, and Boob Sweat?! from 2021-03-24T19:26:25

The tables have turned and this time, Mary is the one being interviewed by her best friend, Dahli Durley (@hellodahlibaby). Mary and Dahli met back in 2018 and have bee...

#58: Reminders for Recovery with Imogen Barnes from 2021-03-17T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by Imogen Barnes, an Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate. Imogen shares an honest recount of her journey with her own eating disorder and ...

#57: Why Affirmations Don't Work (and What To Do Instead) from 2021-03-10T19:00

Have you ever Googled "self-love affirmations" hoping that they'll help you with self-love, but almost feeling like they... didn't work?

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#56: Financial Literacy for Womxn with Dasha Kennedy AKA The Broke Black Girl from 2021-03-03T19:00

In this episode we talk to Dasha Kennedy (@thebrokeblackgirl) about how our financial well-being impacts our lives as womxn. In this empowering yet practical episode, y...

#55: 10 Things My Eating Disorder Taught Me from 2021-02-24T18:47:35

In this solo episode Mary shares life lessons she learned from her eating disorder recovery journey.

Although Mary's life lessons are ...

#54: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself for More Self-Love from 2021-02-17T19:00

In this episode, Mary shares 5 questions to ask yourself for more self-love. These are questions that you can either journal about or simply ponder in your head. They a...

#53: Money, Abundance, and Alignment with Melyssa Griffin from 2021-02-10T19:35:11

Today Mary is interviewing her business coach Melyssa Griffin! The past 6 months, Mary was in Melyssa’s business mastermind called the Aligned Abundance Mastermind which you can learn more about...

#52: The F*ck It Diet with Caroline Dooner from 2021-02-03T22:45:16

Eight years ago, Caroline Dooner started a blog called The Fuck It Diet. She was trying to heal her relationship with food, and she needed a place to share everything she was learning about the ...

#51: I Wrote a Book!!! from 2021-01-27T19:00

The secret is finally out!! I wrote a book!! It's called The Gift of Self-Love: A Workbook to Help You Build Confidence, Recognize Your Worth, and Learn to Finally Love Yourself (Blue Star Press...

#50: How To Let Go of Control&Perfectionism from 2021-01-20T19:00

Perfectionism shows up in many areas of our lives, but especially when it comes to food and our bodies (i.e. trying to control what we eat and/or what we look like). In this solo episode Mary ta...

#49: Eating Disorder Recovery with Jessica Flint from 2021-01-13T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by Jessica Flint who shares her personal journey with eating disorder recovery and how spirituality has helped her in the healing process. Mary and Jes...

#48: How To Have a Healthy Relationship with Exercise from 2021-01-06T19:00

In this solo episode Mary talks about how to have a healthy relationship with exercise. You will learn how to use movement as a natural part of your life and redefine th...

#47: A Journal Exercise for Self Love from 2020-12-30T19:00

In this solo episode Mary talks shares her approach to setting intentions for the New Year. Many of us find that we set resolutions only to find ourselves back to ...

#46: Dealing with Holiday Weight Gain from 2020-12-23T19:00

In this solo episode, Mary shares how to reframe how you think, see, and feel about weight gain. Most of us gain some weight during the holidays, whether that's due to a decrease in activity lev...

#45: Sierra Schultzzie on Body Confidence, Finding Balance,&Being an Influencer from 2020-12-16T19:00

In this episode Mary is joined by Sierra Schultzzie who asks the question where do you draw your value — your power, your confidence and your worth? Sierra and Mary dive deep into wha...

#44: Navigating Holiday Eating&Change in Routine from 2020-12-09T19:00

The holidays and a change in routine can often bring up various struggles like food guilt, stress eating, and binge eating. In this episode, Mary shares her advice for navigating holiday eating ...

#43: Radical Belonging with Lindo Bacon from 2020-11-25T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. Lindo Bacon who discusses finding their true self to gain a better sense of belonging and creating a safe space for others to feel fully accepte...

#42: Communicating with Confidence from 2020-11-18T19:00

In this solo episode, Mary shares her tips for communicating with CONFIDENCE. As a TEDx talk speaker and someone who's life revolves around communicating to spread a message, Mary has...

#41: Why Self-Love is Not Selfish with Shannon Kaiser from 2020-11-11T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by Shannon Kaiser. Shannon is an author, life coach, speaker and retreat leader. Shannon gives an honest recount of her own journey with anxiety, depre...

#40: Diversity, Equity,&Inclusion with Beth Ruffin from 2020-11-04T19:00

In this episode Mary is joined by Beth Ruffin. Beth is an author, speaker and coach that works with organizational consulting and one on one coaching focusing on i...

#39: How To Stop Caring What Others Think of You from 2020-10-28T19:00

In this solo episode Mary talks about how to stop caring about OPO (other people’s opinions), OPE (other people’s expectations) and OPA (other people’s agendas). You will learn how to...

#38: Sex, Orgasms,&Masturbation with Emily Nagoski from 2020-10-21T19:00

Ok, this interview is a juicy one!! We are talking with Emily Nagoski about all things SEX like...

- how to increase your chances of feeling a climax or orgam - how to talk to your partn...

#37: How To Deepen Your Self-Worth from 2020-10-14T19:48

In this episode, Mary talks about the difference between self-worth and self-confidence. She also gives you 3 ways to strengthen your sense of self-worth in a way that's helpful and long-lasting...

#36: Feminism, Body-Image,&Unf*cking Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil from 2020-10-07T19:00

This episode is going down as one of our favorites! In this episode Mary is joined by ...

#35: How to Set Boundaries with Diet Culture from 2020-09-30T19:00

In this solo episode, Mary shares her 5-step process for setting boundaries with diet culture. These 5 steps will help you speak up to that friend who keeps talking about diets or your family wh...

#34: Living with Chronic and Mental Illness with Esmé Wang from 2020-09-24T13:41:09

In this interview Mary speaks with the beautiful and talented writer Esmé Wang about what it's like living with chronic and mental illness. Esmé shares her most helpful tools for dealing with de...

#33: Interviewing My Boyfriend!! from 2020-09-16T19:00

The episode we've all been waiting for! The one where Mary interviews her boyfriend! Mary and her boyfriend talk about their relationship by answering some of YOUR questions! Here are the questi...

#32: Tools for Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff from 2020-09-09T19:00

In this episode, Mary interviews the pioneer of self-compassion research: Dr. Kristin Neff. Although our society puts much focus on building self-esteem, Dr. Kristin explains why self-compassion...

#31: Introducing Mary's Cup of Tea Podcast 2.0! from 2020-09-02T19:00

Introducing Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast 2.0! We are relaunching the podcast which means it’ll be better than ever! We’ll be introducing more diverse guests, a fresh look and feel of the show, and ...

#30: Tips for Bad Body-Image Days from 2020-08-26T19:00

No matter how long you've been on this self-love journey, bad body-image days happen to all of us. But it's how we deal with those tough days that make a huge difference in our overall confidenc...

#29: My Entire Eating Disorder Story: Bulimia, Binge Eating,&Bikini Competitions from 2020-08-19T19:00

{TRIGGER WARNING: eating disorders} In this video I come clean about my lifelong eating disorder and how bikini competitions made it that much worse. I also talk about my bulimia and binge eatin...

#28: Why I'm Off Social Media from 2020-08-12T19:00

Mary is currently taking a break from Instagram and here's why. She shares all her thoughts and feelings about social media and when/how she is planning to come back. Mary has a few BIG projects...

#27: How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others from 2020-07-29T19:00

The title says it all! In this episode Mary shares tips for overcoming comparison whether you're comparing yourself to someone on social media or someone you know in real life. It can be quite e...

#26: Changing Your Career with Bethany Goldszer from 2020-07-22T19:00

In this epsiode, Mary interviews Bethany Goldszer from Stand Out College Prep. A teacher turned college admissions consultant, Bethany advises parents and students on proven strategies for getti...

#25: Beauty Standards, Self-Talk, and Social Media from 2020-07-15T19:00

This episode is a turning of the tables where Mary was interviewed on the Rawring Twenties Podcast! This is a wide-ranging and relatable conversation that you don't want to miss!

Be sure ...

#24: Self-Worth in Relationships from 2020-07-08T19:02:47

In this solo episode, Mary shares her personal journey of finding self-worth in her romantic relationships. As someone who has been in many tumultous, toxic relationships, Mary wants you to know...

#23: Ego Death, Marriage,&Motherhood with Jasmin Steiner from 2020-07-01T19:00

In this episode Mary is joined by Jasmin Steiner (@marriedmomandmantras) to talk about everything from ego death to marriage and motherhood. Jasmin shares with us how she's dealt with severe PPD...

#22: Why I'm In Therapy from 2020-06-24T19:00

A solo, personal episode with Mary where she shares her reasons for going to therapy. Unfortunately, there is a big stigma around getting mental health support unless there's something "wrong" w...

#21: Give Yourself Permission with Arielle Estoria from 2020-06-17T19:00

Today we are joined by Arielle Estoria (@arielleestoria), a Spoken Word Poet, Author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host Speaker, Model and Actress. Arielle is the epitome of a multi-fa...

#20: A Meditation for Self-Love from 2020-06-03T19:00

In this episode, Mary shares a Buddhist self-love meditation that will help you feel more at peace with yourself. This practice is especially helpful to those who identify as empaths because us ...

#19: How to Have a Healthy Mindset About Health and Recovery from 2020-05-27T19:00

This episode is a turning of the tables where Mary gets interviewed by Gabby Male (@gabbymale on IG). Gabby asks Mary questions like…

How do you have a healthy mindset with exercise?

#18: Beauty Sickness with Dr. Renee Engeln from 2020-05-20T19:00

Okay I am seriously freaking out (in a good way) about this episode because you know that book I keep recommending to you called “Beauty Sick”??? Well, the author of that very book is joining us...

#17: The Science of Food Freedom with Jessi Jean from 2020-05-13T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by her dear friend Jessi (@jessijeannn on Instagram) who talks about food freedom, intuitive eating, and healing from body-image struggles. Jessi’s story starts i...

#16: How to Support a Friend with Self-Love and Body-Image from 2020-05-06T19:00

In this episode, Mary shares tips for talking to your friends about ANYTHING they’re struggling with- including body-image issues, food struggles, or self-love in general. She shares practical a...

#15: BTS of Being a Social Media Influencer with Chelsea Culbertson from 2020-04-29T19:00

In this episode we talk with Chelsea Culbertson (@choosingchelsea on Instagram) about what it’s like being a social media influencer. Chelsea shares how she uses her social media platform for go...

#14: How to Stop Dieting, Restricting, and Binge Eating for Good from 2020-04-22T19:00

Diet culture is a vicious enemy that makes you believe that something is wrong with YOU if you don’t successfully lose weight. Being stuck in the diet cycle makes you spend every second of every...

#13: Recovery&Relationships with Julia Parzyck from 2020-04-15T19:00

In this episode Mary talks with Julia Parzyck (@fitfatandallthat on Instagram) about how to nurture healthy relationships while working through eating disorder recovery, body-image issues, or no...

#12: Making Money Online from 2020-04-08T19:00

In this episode Mary shares the different ways she makes money online including social media work, retreats, and online programs. Mary also talks about the importance of having a positive money ...

#11: Self Love During Crisis from 2020-04-01T19:00

The world is in crisis right now and we are all feeling it. In this episode, Mary gives you tips and tools to handle this tough time with self-compassion. If you use the tools Mary gives, this 15-m...

#10: Healing Sexual Trauma with Ailey Jolie from 2020-03-25T19:00

Ailey is Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology and is a student in the Global Mental Health:...

#9: Q&A with Mary from 2020-03-11T19:00

Q&A with Mary- ED Recovery, Social Media Business, Life Goals, & More!

Mary answers YOUR questions about everything from starting a business on social media, recovering from an e...

#8: Stop Overthinking, Embrace Perfectionism,&Let Creativity Heal You with Meg Rosko from 2020-03-04T19:00

This week Mary interviews her dear friend Meg Rosko (@nutmegandhoneybee). Over the past two years, Meg has dedicated her life to cultivating purpose and joy through the healing nature of art and...

#7: Mary Gets Interviewed! How to be Healthy without Dieting from 2020-02-26T19:00

Today’s episode is a little different, a turning of the tables where Mary gets interviewed on someone else’s podcast! Mary talks about her experience with binge eating, how she went v...

#6: From ED Recovery to Multi 6-Figure CEO with Rachel Spencer from 2020-02-19T19:00

In this episode, Mary is joined by Rachel Spencer to talk about how building your own business and investing in yourself can help you build confidence and realize how incredibly powerful you are...

#5: How to Feel Sexy and Confident in the Bedroom from 2020-02-12T19:00

When you feel good in your body and embrace your sexual side, you show up in a more empowered, confident way. Welcome to this special “V-Day” edition of Tea Time with Mary. In this ep...

#4: 22 Things I Learned in 22 Years from 2020-02-05T19:00

This is the birthday episode!! Mary shares with you life lessons she had to learn the hard way in her past 22 years on this earth. She talks about everything from sex, hair removal, and yeast in...

#3: Dealing with Weight Gain, Addressing Trauma, and Feminism with Jessica Demasi from 2020-01-29T19:00

This week Mary talks with Jessica Demasi, a Certified Eating Psychology Coach specializing in Functional Endocrinology and creator of whollyhealed.co...

#2: How to Fall in Love with Yourself from 2020-01-23T06:00

“We often think of self love as a noun…” a thing we want more of. “In reality, love is a verb…” something inside of us and something that we do; not something we possess. In this epis...

#1: Get to Know Mary! from 2020-01-15T18:36:44

Welcome to Tea Time with Mary. Our host, Mary Jelkovsky, is a bikini fitness model turned self love advocate. In this episode, Mary gives us a bit of background on her struggles with eating diso...