But Why Not?

But Why Not?

By Mary-Elizabeth WrattenEducationSelf-Improvement
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But Why Not? episodes

  • Boundaries 101: From Blah to Bliss - Your Superpower for Self-Care and Healthy Relationships

    Episode 027! If you're a recovering people pleaser like me, this is a must listen. Growing up we didn't learn about boundaries, what they were or that you simply were allowed to walk away from something or someone that no longer served your life in a positive way. In this episode I dive into how to start establishing boundries in your life, how to give yourself grace in the process and my secret weapon to halt all anxiety I didn't even realize I had the ability to do. Come along on this journey with me! Make sure you follow me on Instagram @theonlymaryelizabeth, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me in your stories!

    11 min
  • Interview with Stef Willis

    Episode 026! I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Stef Willis! In this amazing interview Stef walks us through her previous life in the healthcare field and how she finally retired out of cooperate America in 2021. She is a talented entrepreneur and has been in the industry for over 8 years! Stef is on a mission to help female entrepreneurs leverage their social media to generate legacy income without burnout. She is also a certified transformative and business life coach! While some think they don't know enough people to have a business, Stef explains that it is simply not an obstacle as she comes from a town of only 3,500 people. Make sure you head over to Instagram and follow Stef @stefskye! take a screenshot while you're listening to this episode and tag myself on Instagram (@theonlymaryelizabeth) so I can celebrate you and share your post!

    30 min
  • Weeding Your Garden
    Episode 025! In this episode I share a really powerful tool about how to assess the people in your life. This episode was inspired by a Facebook post I saw today. Growing up as a female, we were constantly told to be people pleasers, to make everyone else happy and to not show the stress and anxiety we felt. But what about those in our life who case that stress and anxiety? People come into our lives for a season, a reason or a lifetime. Learn how to tell the difference in this episode! Make sure you leave a 5 star rating and tag me on Instagram “@theonlymaryelizabeth” with a screenshot of the episode so I can share you in my stories!
    15 min
  • Allow me to reintroduce myself - My story so far.
    Episode 024: I bring to you today my story so far. Over the last 2 months we had a break in this podcast. In this episode listen to why, the struggles I’ve faced and the short recap of my story. Life throws everyone ups and downs but that’s the beautiful part of the rollercoaster ride. I am so thankful for those of you who have been here with me through the past two months. Learning of a family members cancer, having close friends and a relative pass away and learning to handle my own mindset has only been some of them. I know that you also experience similar situations and there is no reason to go it alone! For those that are new, welcome. There will be a new episode every Friday moving forward. Here’s to us, working on ourselves and striving forward.
    20 min
  • 5 Reasons ADHDers Make Amazing Entrepreneurs

    In this episode Mary-Elizabeth explains how being an ADHDer is such a strong attribute to becoming an entrepreneur. ADHD can most defiantly be a struggle between racing thoughts, analysis paralysis, becoming easily overwhelmed and the potential chronic exhaustion. However, the ability to be incredibly creative, think outside the box, and quick problem solving skills equip give ADHD an ace in their pocket to create our own future with their own business. As you listen to this episode, think about the strengths you have even if you are not an ADHDer and how they can apply to entrepreneurship!


    Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, give it a 5 star review and follow Mary-Elizabeth on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. (@theonlymaryelizabeth)


    Take a screenshot of the episode, upload it to your IG stories and tag her so she can celebrate you in her stories!

    21 min
  • How To Handle The Adderall Shortage

    In this episode Mary-Elizabeth address the fear and concerns that many ADHDers are going through in regards to the recent news that Adderall is becoming unavailable. She has been prescribed Adderall for over a year but explains that it is only one tool in her toolbox. While medication used correctly and as directed can be an incredible resource, she provides other tools that can be helpful as well in the event the medication shortage affects you or someone you love. 

    Please make sure you're following on Mary-Elizabeth on Facebook (Mary-Elizabeth Wratten) and on Instagram and Tiktok @theonlymaryelizabeth for more information on this topic. Make sure to take a screen shot of the episode and tag her on Facebook or Instagram so we can continue to bring awareness to all ADHDers and make sure no one feels alone. 

    20 min
  • Private interview With Casey Reed-Barbarito

    In this episode Mary-Elizabeth has a private interview with her close friend and first upline in the direct sales space. Casey has been in the direct sales space for 7 years and is on a mission to encourage women to reclaim their identity, embrace and love who they are. She has created an incredible Facebook community called "0verworked, 0verwhelmed, 0ver it! It stats with you." Please go check it out and become part of her fantastic community. The episode shares Mary-Elizabeth's journey into NWM, how she maintains hope through the days when her health doesn't want to cooperate and how she built an incredible relationship with her step sons Mom. She gives advice on how to get through your day when you feel like doing nothing. 

    You can find Casey on Facebook: Casey Reed-Barbarito, Instagram: @kzjbarchef and Tiktok: 2kzjbarchef.

    Make sure you screenshot this episode, put it in your stories on IG or Facebook and tag Mary-Elizabeth so she can celebrate you in hers!

    As Casey always says "Make it a great day!"

    31 min
  • The last 18 days

    In this episode Mary-Elizabeth talks about how she went though 11 days of a clinical depressive episode and how she was able manage it. She shares how how she now organizes her day for success including a strategy she learned from Andy Frisella's work. At the end she tells a powerful story about a sign that she was given to remember that a special friend was there for her. 

    Please remember to snag a screen shot of the podcast episode you're listening to and tag her on Instagram @theonlymaryelizabeth so she can share and celebrate you in her stories! 

    23 min
  • Throw out the pants
    Episode 019! Let’s discuss why it’s important to let go of the things holding you down in life. I’m going to tell you the story about leaving a leadership team and how that’s helped me level up in life. Inspiration for this episode came from The Mel Robbins Podcast. Knowing when it’s time to let go is key to being able to excel in your life. So go to your closet, your drawer, your hamper and take that pair of pants, that pair of underwear or sexy outfit that didn’t quite fit right and throw it out. Let it be a step towards throwing the things out in your life that are no longer serving you. I believe in you <3
    15 min
  • The key in life is to say yes
    Episode 18! In this episode Mary-Elizabeth shares a story about how showing up when you least feel like it is so powerful. Take a screenshot while you’re listening, post it on your stories and tag me @theonlymaryelizabeth! I always respond to my tags! Can’t wait to hear your biggest take away!
    14 min

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The life of a stubborn Italian girl with an autoimmune disease, a bone deformity and ADHD who has found a way to get through each day with humor, tears and lots of bathroom breaks, while always asking…