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Do you lack confidence? In this episode, we chat about confidence and ideas on how to build it.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• Growing up, I used to lack confidence. I was afraid of even the tiniest criticism and forever felt like people would laugh at me.
• Carla, on the other hand, was more confident. It wasn't until her late teens that she started to worry about what people thought of her.
• Having the confidence to be yourself means showing up as you.
• Knowledge of the ego helps you get out of self-doubt it helps you build confidence. We'll talk a lot more about this in our yoga teacher training.
• Discussing our inner thoughts and experiences helps us gain confidence. Allow feedback and constructive criticism.
• Reflect on your accomplishments through journaling or telling a friend.
• Say yes to something you've never done before.
• Speak and present in front of people, and ask questions.

Confidence is a topic we love to talk about. If you take on one of these action steps, let us know. We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Also, if you are looking for a course to do to build your confidence, our upcoming 200 hours yoga teacher training program is for you.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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In this episode, we chat about the 10 minute workout which we're massive fans of.

Yes, the 10 minute workout can and will change your life in many, many ways.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• We used to believe with all our hearts, minds that if you did not do at least a one-hour workout, there was absolutely no point.
• We have to lose the idea that workouts have to be a certain amount of time and that they have to leave you feeling depleted, tired, dripping in sweat and in pain.
• Emily May, our expert trainer and resident Naturopath within our MerryBody yoga teacher training, emphasised how HIIT workouts can do more harm than good.
• Diet culture never taught us about the benefits of exercise; we were only taught it's a tool to lose weight. Can we let go of that single focused goal of losing weight and instead realise that 10 minutes of exercise is helping your body?
• Don't work for a summer body, work for your old person body.
• We go through a bunch of ideas for your 10 minute workouts. Also, check out our 10 minute workouts on our Youtube Channel.

Something is better than nothing. Add 10 minutes of movement to your day and notice the changes.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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In this episode, we're talking about planning, organisation and budgeting. How we do it individually and together with our business.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• When we first started MerryBody, it was very overwhelming. As time passed, we systemised MerryBody and outsourced a lot of our tasks. Having MerryBody already systemised and process-driven allowed space to create our new project, the yoga teacher training program.
• Outline your first 5 steps and the next steps become clearer.
• Set a date for when you're going to do the steps.
• How Emma and Damiano planned their trip to Italy, and how Carla and Joel planned their wedding.
• We love spreadsheets.
• As soon as the money hits your accounts, save some.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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One of our MerryBody members, Rebecca, messaged us with questions about taking the leap. The leap to quit your job and start a business. In this episode, we chat about our business journey and offer advice on this topic. After ten years of business, we have learnt a thing or two! If you're looking for advice on quitting your job, this episode is for you!

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• In our early 20s, we realised that life wasn't just about work. We highly recommend watching the documentary Finding Joe.
• Our business is passion-driven, in that we love what we're sharing and creating. When we stop feeling that bliss or experiencing that joy and passion, we pivot and make a change.
• Mindset is your biggest tool when it comes to business.
• No formula or guide will work exactly the same in your situation. But of course, these guides, people and experts are there to help, motivate and inspire.
• How did we begin our business? From posting our journey on Carla's Instagram to blogging to coming up with the Merrymaker brand to collaborating with other brands (influencer marketing, before it was a term) and building digital and physical products.
• How we managed our finances when we quit our jobs, not very well! We had such little awareness of our financial situation and we do not recommend that at all. We recommend the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz.
• On the launch of MerryBody we had seven members and now we have over 800 members.
• Jarrod, our Internet Godfather, helped us build not just one, not two, but three apps. If you find someone enthusiastic for your vision and willing to help you, count yourself very lucky! We do!
• You don't need to take that leap straight away. Take baby steps towards it.
• Maybe you shouldn't think about the monetising yet. Maybe you should just think about the stuff you like to do.

We had so much fun chatting about business! If you enjoyed the podcast episode be sure to sign up to the waitlist for our 200 hour yoga teacher training program. 

We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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February is the actual start of the year right? Well, this is our official first episode of 2023. In this episode we chat, the new house, 7 weeks in Italy (omgosh it was amazing) and Carla’s upcoming wedding!

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• We are now recording in Emma’s new home. Moving house was very stressful but I’m excited to not be in rentals anymore. Yay!
• Four weeks after moving in, Damiano and I were off to Italy for seven weeks. For me, it was a much-needed break from that whole moving house situation. And wow was it a beautiful adventure! 
• While in Italy, food anxiety came up but only for a few moments here and there. It felt like it was the final healing from my old way of thinking and my very toxic relationship with food, diet and exercise.
• Consistent and conscious practice of self-acceptance and gratitude really works. It allowed me to experience one of the most beautiful things (the Italian way of life!). I talk more about this! 
• All our practices within MerryBody, meditation, Yoga, Pilates, help you shift your perspective.
• At-home workouts allow you to have so much more time and space to do other things and not be on someone else’s clock. You have the freedom to be you; you can fart and you don’t have to worry about what you wear. Yes, we did just say that. 
• Carla’s getting married in 19 days! Several stressful things came up!
• Funny story about Emma’s dress, from burgundy to emerald green. Finding the bridesmaid dress was way harder than the wedding dress. 
• We’re launching our first teacher training program and it will be live before July!
• This has been a big process and it feels exciting, it feels right. It’s proof that you don’t need the full plan at the beginning, just have the spark of an idea and follow it.
• The MerryBody recipes are now added to the app. We are still in test mode but if you’re a MerryBody member, they’re coming very soon!

We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Check out all the Get Merry Podcast episodes on iTunes and Overcast and Stitcher for Androids. Plus we are on Spotify over HERE! If you loved this episode, if you love this podcast, we would appreciate you leaving us a review on whatever podcast app you’re listening to.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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New Year is a great time to create a goal, actually, any time of the year is!

However, the diet culture New Year messages suck.

And no doubt, you've already been bombarded with endless New Year diet messages. Messages about bikini body challenges, 12-week quick fixes or transformation challenges.

This year, is it time to say No more New Year diets? Because crash diets are designed for weight loss, they're not designed for health! Do we need to say it louder?

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• What if we did put on weight over the holidays? Does it matter? Do we need to feel crap about it? Or just accept it?
• Our bodies can fluctuate weights. And so?
• Practising self-acceptance is like a muscle, the more you do it, the easier it becomes.
• “We can't hate ourselves into a version of ourselves we can love.” — Lori Deschene. Real change comes from acceptance.
• Your weight doesn't define your health. We'll remind you again and again!
• There are other ways to maintain a happy, healthy life, and healthy mind.
• Check out who you're surrounding yourself with. 

Join our annual 21 Day New Year, New You 21 Day “I’m Already Amazing” Challenge. It's 21 days of online Yoga, Pilates and Meditation classes with self-acceptance.

We are so excited about this challenge as it really is the ultimate way to welcome the New Year. Grab your spot for only $59.

We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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This is the seventh of our 7 episode Holiday Series. Emma is currently in Italy, we've pre-recorded this podcast episode for you to enjoy!

There were 7 weeks and 7 episodes, so we thought what better topic than the 7 Chakras of the main Chakra System! This episode is all about the Crown Chakra, your connection to the divine, perhaps to some higher power or to your purpose.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• The Crown Chakra is the only chakra that lies outside of your body. It's located on top of your head and represented by a lotus flower that's said to have a thousand petals.
• Meditation helps us connect to the Crown Chakra.
• Instead of thinking about "me, me, me", think more of the "we". The interconnectedness of humans and the rest of the world.
• To feel grounded but open to receive. 
• We're not meant to control everything, so we surrender and allow it all to unfold.

Inside MerryBody we have a Chakra Masterclass Series where you can learn different Yoga poses, mudras and mantras to open and activate each Chakra. To access these, you need to be a MerryBody member. Start your 7 day trial here! 

How are you working on your Crown Chakra? We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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This is the sixth of our 7 episode Holiday Series. Emma is currently in Italy, we've pre-recorded this podcast episode for you to enjoy!

There were 7 weeks and 7 episodes, so we thought what better topic than the 7 Chakras of the main Chakra System! This episode is all about your intuition, your inner wisdom, your inner knowing. It's about the guide within, your third eye, the eye that knows and sees more than your two physical eyes.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• When you struggle in making decisions and always want to look for external advice.
• Do you always allow other people to make tough decisions for you?
• Your Third Eye Chakra is located in the space between your eyebrows, represented by a bright violet color and is all about tuning in to your inner wisdom.
• Everything that we're looking for is right within us. 
• Make space and meditate when you're struggling with connecting to your intuition. Be still, breathe, tune in to yourself, ask questions and allow space for an answer.

Inside MerryBody we have a Chakra Masterclass Series where you can learn different Yoga poses, mudras and mantras to open and activate each Chakra. To access these, you need to be a MerryBody member. Start your 7 day trial here! 

Do you need to work on your Third Eye Chakra? We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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This is the fifth of our 7 episode Holiday Series. Emma is currently in Italy, we've pre-recorded this podcast episode for you to enjoy!

There were 7 weeks and 7 episodes, so we thought what better topic than the 7 Chakras of the main Chakra System. We're up to the Throat Chakra.

Have you ever felt like you were not able to speak your truth out of fear of looking silly or upsetting someone? In this episode, we chat about speaking your truth.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• You can be a good communicator in one aspect of your life but be terrible in another. For example, maybe you can communicate confidently at work but you struggle in relationships. 
• When you speak your truth, you feel relieved but sometimes it can have repercussions that you have to deal with.
• Difficult conversations lead to growth.
• When is it the right time to hide the truth?

Inside MerryBody we have a Chakra Masterclass Series where you can learn different Yoga poses, mudras and mantras to open and activate each Chakra. To access these you need to be a MerryBody member. Start your 7 day trial here! 

Are you hiding your truth? Do you need to work on it? We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

Photo by Matteo Curcio on Unsplash

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This is the fourth of our 7 episode Holiday Series. Emma is currently in Italy, we've pre-recorded this podcast episode for you to enjoy!

There were 7 weeks and 7 episodes, so we thought what better topic than the 7 Chakras of the main Chakra System! This episode is dedicated to the Heart Chakra and how we allow ourselves to feel loved, and be more kind, loving, patient and compassionate towards others.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• A presence practice helps you be more loving. When you meditate more, you become more patient, understanding, and empathetic towards others.
• Do things with no expectation and with detachment.
• When you're living in fear, then it can mean that your Heart Chakra is blocked. A great way to unblock this is to turn inwards and work on the process of loving yourself.
• Yoga poses that focus on opening the Heart Chakra counteract sedentary living. To sit at your desk all day or be on your phone with rounded shoulders is not good at all. 

Inside MerryBody we have a Chakra Masterclass Series where you can learn different Yoga poses, mudras and mantras to open and activate each Chakra. To access these, you need to be a MerryBody member. Start your 7 day trial here! 

Did something spark in your brain or your heart? We would love to hear from you, send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Download our FREE Self Care Checklist and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self care.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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