In this episode of The Mary Lacey Banks Show, Mary Banks, aka MLB, dives deep into the creation of her powerful alter ego, MLB. She shares the story of how this persona was born and the profound impact it has had on her life. From launching her podcast on her 29th birthday to embracing MLB as a symbol of confidence, strength, and creativity, Mary reflects on how MLB has helped her navigate through personal challenges and growth.

Mary also introduces the concept of parts work, a psychological approach that recognizes the different facets of our personalities. She encourages listeners to explore their own inner personas—whether through a nickname or initials—and to embrace these parts of themselves to achieve their goals and dreams.

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Outro: Thank you for tuning in to The Mary Lacey Banks Show. Until next time, embrace your inner MLB and live life fully.

In this heartfelt episode, Mary Banks shares a deeply personal experience from her recent visit to the Georgia mountains, where she spent time with her beloved papa. As she recounts the bittersweet moments of saying goodbye to the family home and witnessing her once-active grandfather now residing in a nursing home, Mary reflects on the inevitability of aging and the importance of living fully in the present.

Mary discusses the wisdom her papa imparted to her, emphasizing the need to cherish life now rather than waiting for the "perfect" moment. She urges listeners to pursue their dreams, express gratitude for their health, and savor the little joys of life before it's too late.

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Closing Thoughts: Mary closes the episode with a heartfelt message, urging her listeners to live fully, appreciate the present, and not wait until it's too late to pursue their dreams. She ends with a "thought hug," leaving her audience feeling supported and inspired.

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MLB shares her personal journey of healing her turbulent relationship with her mom. Drawing from her own experiences, particularly a pivotal moment at age 24, Mary discusses the challenges many women face in their relationships with their mothers, especially as they transition into adulthood. Through radical acceptance, forgiveness, and finding common ground, Mary transformed her relationship with her mom from one of resentment and conflict to one of deep appreciation and love.

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In today's episode, I dive into a topic that's incredibly important to me—understanding the link between addiction and dopamine. As someone in recovery, I've found that learning about dopamine has been crucial in creating a successful recovery plan.

I was inspired by an email from Eric Hinman, who shared his reflections on his 15-year health transformation, highlighting the concept of "no free dopamine." This idea resonated deeply with me and spurred me to create a new routine focused on earning dopamine through healthy, positive activities.

Join me as I share how I transformed my life using the Habit Share app to track my new self-care and health habits, turning them into a game that keeps me motivated and focused. I'll walk you through my journey, from battling pain and bingeing to feeling like a completely new person by incorporating daily practices that naturally boost dopamine levels.

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Whether you're in recovery or simply looking to improve your mental and physical health, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips to help you earn your dopamine and transform your life.

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Show Notes for The Mary Lacey Bank Show: Episode - The Pregnancy Principle

Title: The Pregnancy Principle from Laura McCowen

Description: In this episode of The Mary Lacey Bank Show, host Mary Banks explores the transformative "Pregnancy Principle," a concept introduced by Laura McCowen in her memoir "We Are the Luckiest." Mary delves into the key principles that helped Laura in her sobriety journey and discusses how these can be applied to any significant life changes. Whether you're on a path to recovery or simply looking to create positive change in your life, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

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Mindset 1: I Am the Writer of My Own Story

Mindset 2: This Is the Best Fucking Day Ever

Mindset 3: Today, Everyone Is Going to Say Yes to Me

Mindset 4: Green Lights Are Everywhere

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A few months ago, I was at a women’s retreat with my girlfriends, partaking in a breath-work session hosted by my friend, Jessica Jante.  The breath pattern was strenuous and I found myself getting light headed. I genuinely thought I was going to pass out.  But with the assurance of Jessica’s voice encouraging us to keep on,  I stuck with it.  A few moments later, I felt this energy awaken in my stomach, like Smaug awakening from a deep slumber.  This newly awakened energy then started slithering its way up my spine, through my chest, then my throat and finally out my mouth.  

What happened next was one of the most profound experiences I have encountered thus far.  

I started weeping, not crying, but weeping the loudest, soul-curdling cry I have ever heard, let alone expelled from my own body.  I was overtaken in a trance-like state, encapsulated in the deepest sadness, regret, remorse, and anger I have ever felt. This went on for what felt like hours, right when I thought I was done, another wave would overtake me and my cry would increase, yet again , in intensity.  

During a particular lull in the experience, I took my eye mask off to see all of my friends in upright positions, starring at me, and crying themselves.  They told me after the fact that my cry was making them cry, and that they all collectively felt the sadness I was working through.  It was as if God was using the bond of sisterhood to facilitate in extinguishing this dragon-like energy from my being.

What I was feeling was suppressed trauma.  All the messy stuff I had spent thousands of dollars in the form of talk therapy, fitness programs, and life coaches to no avail, was finally here in all its glory, looking me square in the face.  Not as something that needed to be understand, fixed, or worked through, but rather just simply needed to be felt. 

Since this experience, my life has changed in the most subtle, yet profound ways.  The most noteworthy is the fact that since that breath work session, I haven’t experienced dissociation, not even once. In the preceding 12 months, I had been attending talk therapy 2x/week to resolve this issue.  The fact a single breath work session was able to cure this is something I still don’t fully understand, but I will be eternally grateful to Jessica, as well as to all my “Star Sisters,”(save your judgement for the cheesy name) for helping me access a level of presence I have so desperately wanted to achieve. 

As a result of not dissociating, I am more present for my life.  I am not running from it. The self-sabotage and “numbing” behaviors that used to rule my life have lessoned. I feel more and more like “that chick” everyday. 

If you’re in a place where you feel stuck, maybe you, like me, have tried a myriad of solutions and are still left feeling unsure about where to turn next.  I cannot recommend working with Jessica Jante enough. She is a trauma-informed breath work facilitator by trade and there are not words in the English language to fully articulate just how impactful her work has been to my life. 

In honor of The U.S.A's Independence Day, MLB reflects on her personal Independence and Freedom in the form of sobriety from amphetamines, prescription medication and alcohol, three substances she never dreamed of having the wherewithal to recover from.

In this episode, Mary focuses on why she chose sobriety, what made her want to stop using, how she did it and what her life looks like today.

In typical MLB fashion, this episode is full of sincere vulnerability, tangible takeaways, and radical optimism.

If you or anyone you know is struggle with substance abuse, please feel free to reach out. We recover together.

Angel Muffins!! It's been a while since I last posted and this episode is dedicated to honesty and spilling my guts about what's up for me in 2024.

In the spiritual/ personal-development space, so often we focus on "light and love," and don't get me wrong, I love that shit. HOWEVER, the good only exists because so too does its shadow. And in my case, this shadow is showing up in the form of insecurity jealousy and overwhelm.

I take some time to first, fill you in on what's up for me and then I transition into a 2023 reflection and a 2024 intention setting class.

Holding you so tight in a though hug!

Welcome to a captivating episode of The Mary Lacey Banks Show with your host, Charis Melina Brown. In this enlightening conversation, we're joined by Charis Malina Brown, an insightful spiritual guide and visionary. Dive deep with us into a world where the physical and metaphysical intertwine, exploring topics that range from spiritual awakenings and extraterrestrial encounters to the power of psychedelics and the enigma of the Burning Man festival.

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