Our 5-minute pep talks are designed to give you a burst of inspiration, something you can go back to again and again when you feel like you need it. 5 minutes to get you grounded, content and realise that maybe everything is going to ok.We start with a quote. Words that speak to our souls, they open our hearts, words that shake up our perspective, that give us chills. And then we discuss for 5 minutes.Soul words of the week…“Relax and trust the timing of your life. You will figure out your career. You will find the right relationship. You will become the person you always wanted to be. Just don't forget to appreciate who you are now. Always merrymaking,Emma + Carla

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Daily habits are important! And the best bit, we can change them to help us create the lives we desire. This episode is filled with actionable advice on how to achieve what you want to achieve, whether it's a health goal, business goal or relationship/family goal!Stuff we talked about…

• Firstly, better get this straight! Everyone's definition of 'success' is different' BUT the habits do actually cross over.
• The habits we believe to cultivate success: getting up early, exercise, eating healthy, mindfulness, time nurturing relationships.
• The people you spend time with! VERY IMPORTANT! Do they inspire you, do they encourage you (and vice versa, do you do this for them)?
• Have a sense of purpose, direction with a heap of self-belief!
• Take responsibility for life and actions.
• Live in alignment. When you say what you're gonna do... you do it.
• Continue to learn, always! Through every experience.
• Great listeners and communicators.
• Understand empathy and use it!
• Take time for yourself.
• Meditation.
• So much more.

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We're introducing 5 minute pep talks to the Get Merry podcast! It's a burst of inspiration, something you can go back to again and again when you feel like you need it.We start with a quote. Words that speak to our souls, they open our hearts, words that shake up our perspective, that give us chills. And then we discuss for 5 minutes.It's still natural it's still raw... haha we don't rehearse them that is for sure! Let us know what you think!Soul words of the week...“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” Maya Angelou.Always merrymaking,Emma + Carla

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In this Get Merry podcast episode, we go through all the amazing health changes we've both experienced over the last 3 years. How we lost weight and kept it off. We chat about all the changes and how we did it! It's a fun episode and we have a feeling you'll listen and feel a little inspired!Stuff we talked about…

• we used to cover up our arms with baggy jumpers to now wearing singlets and even crop tops!
• our weekly exercise routines.
• the importance of mindset for weight loss.
• We move our bodies because we now respect them and actually want to care for ourselves and show love to ourselves.
• We feel a sense of ease. Less stiffness, tightness (haha maybe not the day after a super intense Pilates class).
• Our posture is better! So much better!
• We breathe deeper, we are calmer!
• When we look in the mirror we actually LOVE what we see... this is a complete 180 from how we used to feel. We used to look in the mirror and the first thing we’d both think or even say is “I’m so fat.” It was never about what we actually looked like though, it was all in our mindset. Yoga and Pilates helped transform this.
• We talk about MerryBody Studio! It just opened and we are so excited. If you want to learn more head on over here.

Also! We were so excited to be featured on Apple Podcasts for International Women's Day! WOW. What an honour. We are so grateful for your ears!

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We don't attack social media in this episode, because we LOVE social media but sometimes we use social media in a very unconscious way. Tune into this episode to create a better relationship with your phone and create a positive social media habit.
Do you feel anxiety after being on social media? Do you feel awful after using social media? Are you sick of endless scrolling and feeling disconnected? Are you addicted to the likes, views and comments?Stuff we talked about…

• Bring awareness to your use of social media. Maybe you don't even have a problem. Or maybe you do, now it's time to make a change!
• Set an intention or a purpose for your social media. Say to yourself "I'm going on Facebook to connect with my friends who are overseas right now" or "I am going on Facebook to stalk my ex" HAHA and this is when we can stop ourselves because does stalking your ex make you feel good? NOPE!
• Turn off notifications. Seriously, do this now. Stop letting social media interrupt your life and instead decide when you want to go on. If it's an emergency people will find another way to contact you.
• Monitor how long you spend on social media each week.
• Hide your apps in a hard to find place.
• Curate your feed! Only follow people, brands and accounts that inspire, educate, entertain.
• If you have a biz, create your content, then schedule your posts.
• Be present and mindful when you use social media.
• The obsession and addiction of external validation (getting those views and likes and comments!).
• Learn how to not feel awful after using social media!

This week’s podcast is brought to you by the team at amaysim.amaysim are all about making life amazingly simple, by removing the complexity many Aussies face with their mobile and home energy.Their plans are simple to use and more importantly….are packed with value.Not to mention their mantra of no lock-in contracts, mean customers stay because they want to..not because they have to.For all the deets on how amaysim can help reduce the hassles in your life….head to amaysim.com.au/plans/mobile-plans

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What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? You've probably been asked these questions in an interview or some kind of questionnaire.You might define them and then label the strengths as 'good' and the weaknesses as 'bad'.But what if your strengths were actually some of your biggest weaknesses? And is your weakness your greatest strength?This is what we chat about on the podcast this week. It will flip everything on its head and potentially give you a whole new perspective.Stuff we talked about…

• we go through our personal strengths and look for the darkness.
• Carla's impatience helps our business, she helps us to create urgency, but at times it can make the process extra stressful.
• Emma has the strength to be able to see the big picture. But where she has big vision she lacks organisation and focus.
• Emma is highly sensitive, she's able to feel the magic and empathise with people easily, but at times her emotions control her.
• Carla feels like she's well balanced with feelings, but this took time and work. Before she started Yoga she felt very closed.
• we both know our enthusiasm is a strength, however sometimes it rubs people the wrong way. It's all very interesting!

If you loved the episode we'd be so grateful if you leave a review on iTunes! It helps us spread the #GetMerry word further.

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What are your greatest fears? Do you fear that you'll fail? Do you fear that your relationship will fall apart? Maybe you fear that you'll be alone forever? Maybe it's spiders, maybe you're scared of public speaking. The list goes on.We discuss fear, how to manage it and how to actually use it as an opportunity. Once you listen, tell us about your fears. Let us know how you deal with them or what magic they led you to. Or tell us about them and use that action as the first step to overcoming your fear. OH, we do love this topic.This #GetMerry podcast episode is brought to you by Bean Ninjas. If you have a business, especially an online biz and you dislike bookkeeping you’ve got to check them out!Stuff we talked about…

• we all feel fear, the hero feels it, the coward feels it... it's our actions that matter.
• is fear even real? Do we make it up and then allow it to control our lives?
• maybe fear is actually leading us the way, it's taking us out of our comfort zones.
• fear is opening a door to opportunity.
• we chat about biz fears and love life fears.

Also, Emma stuffed up the opening quote (haha I didn't Carla as going to ask me about it!) so here it is.“The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs. It's the same thing, fear, but it's what you do with it that matters." Cus D'Amato”We've loved seeing all your podcast selfies and shares. Your comments make our day, we're so grateful for each and every one of you. Thank you.

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This #GetMerry podcast episode is brought to you by Bean Ninjas. If you have a business, especially an online biz and you dislike bookkeeping you've got to check them out!
We had a lot of fun during this episode. A reflection of far we've come with our relationships with our bodies, how we felt about our bodies then and how we feel now. And the change is huge. We also give you some ideas on how to change your self-talk.
Stuff we talked about…

• We filmed our first MerryBody Online Studio classes and wore crop tops. This was the inspiration for the title.
• Self-worth, we question why and how we developed such low self-worth.
• We describe what our self-talk used to sound like and compare it to now.
• Steps to change your self-talk.
• So much! Tune in!

If you have any podcast ideas send them through! We love you!

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This episode is brought you by Food For Health fruit free clusters. Find them at Coles or Woolworths! Also, they’re on sale at Coles until 5 February! Seriously, they are so good! Gluten-free, fructose free and FODMAP friendly!
During this episode, we simply speak our truth and this is what we believe is actually, in fact, our BEST.
Stuff we talked about…

• Why we don’t show up as our best, why we hide our truth.
• How to do your best.
• Emma talks about her big feelings. How we get taught to suppress them, and be ashamed of them.
• It's easy to be grateful when life is flowing. We have to dig deep when we are sad when something ‘bad’ happens.
• The importance of soul work… why we need to prioritise it. Feed the physical body good healthy stuff, feed the energetic body, the soul and feed our minds.
• So much amazingness. Tune in.

If you have any podcast ideas send them through! We love you!

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This episode is brought you one of our most favourite food products in the world! Food for Health fruit free clusters! Ohhhh they are the actual best. The perfect topping for your morning smoothie bowl (and yes, we have this for brekky almost everyday).
Also, they’re, gluten free, fructose free and FODMAP friendly! With 3 delish flavours to choose from, Cinnamon & Chia clusters, Nutty Almond clusters and Coffee & Cacao clusters. Or try all 3 (our recommendation)! Find them at Coles or Woolworths! P.s they're on sale at Coles from end of January till 5 February!
We had a little break but now we are back and this week we are talking goodness. Why we should add more good and how we can add more good to the world.
Stuff we talked about…

• Bringing more goodness to the world will change the world, no matter how big or small.
• When there is so much darkness in the world, don’t focus on the dark, instead, bring add the light.
• Small (and easy) things you can add to your day to bring more good.
• Ensuring you do good for you first, the old saying… fill your cup up first.
• You can be part of the collective joy moment! YAY join our club.

If you have any podcast ideas send them through! We’re so excited to bring more Get Merry podcast episodes to you.

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