In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with author and overwhelm advocate Nichole Suvar to explore how to cultivate peace amid exhausting seasons by understanding Eden's 7 original characteristics. They discuss anxiety, control, perfectionism, and spiritual truths that help us find calm in a chaotic world as they dig into Nichole's BRAND NEW book, I Don't Have to Hold It All Together: Cultivating the Peace of Eden When Feeling Overwhelmed Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4fRp8GH In this episode, you'll hear: * Why the drive to control stems from a desire to restore Eden's perfection * The fascinating way our bodies are wired to reward the original design of Eden * The myth of the superhuman Christian calm and how to show up vulnerably * Why community is a spiritual necessity that combats loneliness and anxiety * The 7 characteristics of Eden that combat overwhelm * The 🤯 moment when Mary brings up that Eve was the original Eldest Daughter * and SO much more!

In this episode, Mary Marantz interviews Taneshia Yerby about overcoming fears, trusting God's plan, and walking confidently in your purpose, as they dig into her brand new book From Dreams to Drive. They discuss how to recognize your divine assignment, the importance of self-awareness, and practical, actionable steps to move from just dreaming about your goal to actually DOING the work…. all while cultivating a CEO mindset rooted in faith. In this episode, you'll hear:

• Taneshia discusses the significance of trusting God's timing
• Breadcrumbs: She shares personal stories of self-publishing as a kid and how that seeded her purpose
• Identifying when you're truly on an assignment from God versus external influences
• Advice for those discovering their purpose later in life or through ongoing growth

• How to embrace your unique gifts, regardless of your personality traits like shyness or introversion
• Recognizing and trusting God's gentle nudges and orchestrations in your life
• Practical steps to develop a "CEO mindset" based on scripture, self-reflection, and prayer

In this episode, Mary sits down for a SECOND time with her long-time friend and fellow author + Mic Drop founder, Jess Ekstrom, to talk ALL about how external validation and proving people wrong will NEVER be the jet fuel that sustains us for the long haul as they dig into her BRAND NEW book Making It Without Losing It: How to Stay Motivated In a World Where We are Never Done. The two explore the true sources of motivation, how achievement can sometimes distance us from ourselves, and practical ways to stay inspired without losing our core identity. This episode offers insights for relentless achievers seeking balance and a sense of peace along the way. If you are someone who feels like you are NEVER done and every achievement you reach just opens your eyes to TEN more you aren't even close to yet… then THIS episode is for you!

In this episode:

• The myth of external validation and why it's so fleeting
• How success can make you feel further from your authentic self
• The importance of intrinsic motivation and "the purpose test"
• Reframing achievement: The GAP is just the GAME I love to play
• The dangers of the Wanting Mind and relentless dopamine chasing
• Letting go of the "golden ticket" mentality: other people do not hold the keys to your future
• Lessons from high achievers like Lindsey Vonn and Olympic athletes on love for the game (and also "Win Depression")
• Practical steps to stay motivated and grounded in your purpose for the long haul
• And SO much more!

In this episode, Mary sits down for a second time with her friend and fellow author, Jason VanRuler, to explore how our past shapes our communication styles and Jason's brand new book Discovering Your Communication Type. They discuss the 5 communication types based on the PATHS model, how to recognize and adapt to different styles, and practical tools for building stronger, more authentic relationships. It is one thing to finally get the courage to SHOW UP and share your voice. But it is a whole other level to show up and speak to people in a way that meets them right where they are!

In this episode, you'll hear:

• An introduction to the five communication types: Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, Spark
• How childhood experiences influence these communication styles
• The strengths AND weaknesses of each type
• The importance of both self-awareness and empathy in communication
• The impact of stress on the 5 Types
• Strategies for speaking to different types effectively (what to say, what NOT to say!)
• The role of attachment theory in what people say
• How to meet others where they are without watering yourself down
• Practical questions to improve understanding during conversations
• … and SO much more!

In this episode Mary sits down for a second time with one of HER all-time favorite authors, Jon Acuff, as the two dive into practical strategies from his new book, Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again. Together they unpack how understanding the true roots of procrastination can set you free to live an impactful life. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or someone tired of feeling stuck, this episode is packed with actionable insights & proven strategies to help you break free from procrastination once and for all! Grab your copy of Procrastination Proof and get STARTED today—your remarkable life awaits: https://amzn.to/4vg2kWk In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why Fear doesn't shout "NEVER," it simply whispers "Not yet"
• The importance of fighting fire with fire when it comes to procrastination's dopamine hits
• How urgency and deadlines can accelerate productivity and breakthrough moments
• The concept of the 'habit loop'—trigger, behavior, reward—and building systems to rewire them
• The four key permissions: Dream, Plan, Do, Review … and why they are total game-changers
• Overcoming society's narrative that personal responsibility is a dirty word
• How to leverage public failure and perceived judgment as fuel for motivation (without it becoming unhealthy)
• The difference between shortsighted fuels (like anger or shame) and sustainable fuels (like deep joy)
• The ultimate definition of a remarkable life: actions aligning with intentions
• and SO much more!

Show Notes: In a world that often celebrates perfection, many of us grapple with feelings of inadequacy, rejection, and the longing for belonging. On the way to BIG dreams there are often tables we are never invited to, doors that close right in our faces, and we already know we will have to endure "no" after "no" before we finally get the YES that will change our lives. In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, I had the honor of sitting down with Tabitha Panariso, author of "Loyal in His Love: An Invitation to be Held by Jesus When Others Let You Go." Together, we delve into the complexities of chasing approval, confronting perfectionism as an armor of protection, and embracing the beauty of our imperfect journeys that are always right on time. In this episode you'll discover: *How our unseen rejection wounds shape everything we believe *That we are operating under a currency of confirmation bias: What we look for, we find *What it looks like to grieve the story you WISH you had *Why "resistance" is a truth teller *All the ways we abandon ourselves *Why belonging is wired right into us as humans for survival *Why the solution to rejection might in fact be MORE rejection *What we get so very WRONG about "Rejection is Redirection" *The importance of secure attachment and reparenting *and SO much more!

This week on The SHOW UP Season of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with Shannan Martin, author of Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World, to dive into showing up in the BOTH/AND of life… holding on to both the beauty and the horror of the world with both hands. The two talk about the power of community and practical ways to carry hope amid chaos. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the heaviness of the world, this episode if for YOU! In this Episode, you'll hear:

• Why poet Rainer Maria Rilke once said, ""Life is very singularly made to surprise us...where it does not utterly appall us."
• What it means to "carry the cosmos" without slipping into carrying the weight of the world
• The counterintuitive Theory of Balance that tells us to carry something hard… carry something equally heavy in the other hand.
• Why Shannan doesn't believe in chasing traditional "life balance" but instead embraces a push/pull approach inspired by Chef David Chang's interplay of complex flavors
• How strange it can be to buy flowers in a world on FIRE
• The MANDATE for Joy Shannan prescribes us as necessary to continue fighting for the cause of humanity
• Why the parable of the scattered seeds in the Gospel of Mark went from a "me" story to an "US" story for Shannan
• The reminder from Shannan's son that Jesus is the "God on the Ground" and what we have to learn from that.
• ...and seriously SO much more!

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary explains an A-ha moment that changed everything for her… this realization that nonchalance is really just a SNEAKY sub-genre of procrastination. Drawing from her time in law school, Mary talks about those times when she wanted to turn around and go back rather than face down the Socratic method. We do that, don't we?

We get so afraid of failing, that we would rather not show up to our own lives at all present and accounted for... than risk showing up and getting it wrong. Than risk putting ourselves out there not knowing all the answers. So we swing to the OPPOSITE extreme. We still show up, but we pretend like we don't really care that much. Yea, yea… we're chasing that dream but if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. We begin to believe that if we reject the dream before it has a chance to reject us… then we'll never get our hearts broken. But all that ultimately leaves us with is… regret. Instead, we have to show up and have ZERO chill about the dreams we are building. That we GET to live a life like that. Even if that means we occasionally risk getting it wrong.

In this powerful episode of The Show Up Season of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with her dear friend, bestselling author and international speaker Antonio Neves, to talk about his latest book "The 1-Day Method: The Surprising Power of Winning One Day At a Time" and how it was born out of Antonio and his family losing their home and everything in it in the 2025 California wildfires. The two talk about how to stop living on autopilot, how to stop waiting on perfect to get started, and how to move forward one day at a time when life has put you in what feels like an impossible place. In this episode, you'll hear all about: * The Mathematics of Now: How most people get stuck in yesterday or tomorrow * What the Law of the Harvest has to do with how Chess Masters approach each tournament * Why your character KNOWS when you cut corners * How to WIN each day (which becomes your week, month and year) * The Power of doing LESS than we're capable of * Defining what will make this day MATTER * How we have to be counter-cultural to the complexity of these so-called "modern conveniences" *The PHYSICS of focus: your mind carries infinite possibilty but finite energy * The transformative power of closing loops * Why analog is the NEW luxury * … and SO much more!

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary tells us to SHOW UP and DO the WORK.

Drawing on a recent Peloton ride where instructor Robin Arzon said "Your character knows when you cut corners," Mary does a deep dive into the cost of orginality, dealing with copycats & plagiarism, and what we get so very WRONG about "there is nothing new under the sun."

From there she builds into the TWO RULES she learned in academia (law school in particular) to create original work: 1) You have to survey the landscape to see what has already been said and then 2) You have to move the conversation forward in meaninful way.

Mary points to Harrison Ford's recent acceptance speech at his Lifetime Achievement Award at The SAG Actors and how he tells us how lucky he feels to STILL be doing the work over fifty years later. MOST people cut corners because they think it will get them to the goal faster. But it turns out the work IS the goal. The work is how we become someone WORTHY of celebrating.