An interview with Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed), a sexuality educator who talk to us about abortion, purity culture, and how to talk to people about sex. You will learn... - why sexual education is so important and how to talk to young people about sex - how to talk to people in your life who might not understand the severity of the abortion issue, specifically your partner - what purity culture is and how deeply it affects us Erica Smith (she/her) is an award winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia’s juvenile justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. She received her Master of Education from Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture Dropout️ Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, compassionate, and comprehensive. Erica lives in Philadelphia with her partner and house full of rescue animals and you can find her on Instagram at @ericasmith.sex.ed Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericasmith.sex.ed/ Learn more about the Purity Culture Dropout Program here: https://www.ericasmitheac.com/the-purity-culture-dropout-program And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @ericasmith.sex.ed Mentioned In This Episode... Sex Education- show on Netflix
Mary shares her best advice for practicing self-love during difficult times. You will learn... - the 3 components of self-compassion - how to know the difference between avoiding and coping - ways to process and move through heavy emotions Remember: we must be protective and intentional with our energy. Self-care is important now more than ever. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide! Mentioned In This Episode... [Episode #115: Learning the Difference](https://maryscupoftea.com/115-learning-the-difference-mindset/) [Episode #32: Tools for Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff](https://maryscupoftea.com/tools-for-self-compassion-with-dr-kristin-neff/) Well + Good Article: https://www.wellandgood.com/manage-stress-roe-v-wade/
Mary shares an easy, yet effective technique for tapping into more gratitude. You can do this anytime to instantly feel a little more motivated, happy, and grateful… (although you might find it annoying at first ha!). Remember: changing your word choice can change your life. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!
Psychotherapist Seerut Chawla (@seerutkchawla) joins us for a hot take on the dangers of Insta-therapy. Warning: this conversation will challenge you to keep an open mind, think critically, and evaluate what you’ve been taught. You will learn... - what ideas about mental health that have been popularized on social media are actually unethical and harmful - how cultural differences impact our view of mental health - what trauma actually is and what it is NOT Remember: take what resonates with you and leave the rest. This conversation is meant to challenge us to maybe see things a little differently... Seerut Chawla is a psychotherapist and cultural commentator based in London. Follow Seerut on Instagram: @seerutkchawla Sign up for Seerut’s Substack here: https://seerutkchawla.substack.com/ And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @seerutkchawla
In today’s episode, Mary takes a deep dive into emotional intelligence! You will learn how to... - Understand emotional intelligence - How it can be supportive in your self-love journey - Find harmony in the world through your emotions Remember: Self-love does not exist in a vacuum, so consciously work on yourself AND your relationships. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!
Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) joins us to talk about INVESTING, building WEALTH, and financial CONFIDENCE. You will learn... - the best way to invest your money (the how & where) - why women are less financially educated than men (and how to change that) - how to ditch the shame around money and become financially confident Remember: building wealth as a woman is an act of resistance to the patriarchy. Tori Dunlap is an internationally-recognized money and career expert, and podcast host. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded [Her First $100K](https://www.herfirst100k.com/) to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better their money. She has helped over three million women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. Host of the #1 Business Podcast,[ Financial Feminist](https://herfirst100k.com/financialfeministpodcast); author of the upcoming book “Financial Feminist” (Harper Collins); and Adweek’s ”Finance Creator of the Year”, Tori’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, the Today Show, the New York Times, TIME, PEOPLE, New York Magazine, Forbes, BuzzFeed, CNN, CNBC, and more. Tori now travels the world writing, speaking, and coaching about personal finance, online businesses, side hustles, and confidence for women. Follow Tori Dunlap on Instagram: @herfirst100k Learn more about Tori’s investing app here: [https://treasury.app](https://treasury.app/) And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @herfirst100k
Mary gives you a body-image pep talk for embracing your summer body, knowing that it is perfect exactly the way it is. She talks about how to challenge negative body thoughts, deal with other people’s opinions, and find your personal clothing style for the summer. Remember: Your job is not to look a certain way in a bikini or to impress people with your body. Your only job is to exist and hopefully, HAVE FUN. Make this the summer that goes beyond your body. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide! Mentioned In This Episode... Sign-up for the retreat priority list: https://maryscupoftea.com/retreats The Four Agreements book: https://amzn.to/37Uptb7
Dr. Tara from @lovebites.co talks to us about S-E-X! Dr. Tara is a professor of relational and sexual communication at CSU Fullerton. Her goal is to normalize sex talks and help people feel more sexually fulfilled through confidence and communication coaching. You will learn... - how to talk to your partner about sex with confidence - 3 practices for enhancing your sexual self-esteem - how your earliest sexual experience influences your desires Remember: sexual communication is not easy but it’s important to be courageous and speak your mind! Follow Dr. Tara on Instagram and TikTok: @luvbites.co Dr. Tara’s 5-minutes sexual meditation: https://youtu.be/nek1luHl5d4 10-minute sexual meditation: https://youtu.be/zYyhs3Whjqo And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @luvbites.co
Here’s a mindset to adopt for ultimate personal growth and inner peace: learning the difference. Listen to this episode to find out what this means and how to apply it to your life! You will learn... - how to find balance with food, exercise, work, and other things in your life - an important question to ask yourself to determine if something is serving you or not - advice to help you feel more at peace and content Remember: life is about learning YOUR difference. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. It’s a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself. Available in stores and online, worldwide!
Ruthie Lindsey speaks to us about grief, chronic pain, reparenting yourself, processing trauma, embodiment practices, religious upbringings, self-love and so much more. Not to mention, Ruthie’s heart shines through her voice and reminds us all that there is so much beauty amidst the broken. You will learn about... how Ruthie came back to life after dying (both literally and later, metaphorically) loving your body amidst chronic pain embodiment practices for processing emotions - healing from religious trauma and the process of finding God in your own way Remember: the greatest gift you can give someone, including yourself, is your PRESENCE. Follow Ruthie on Instagram: @ruthielindsey Learn more about Ruthie’s upcoming workshop: http://www.ruthielindsey.com/how-to-like-yourself-101 And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @ruthielindsey Mentioned In This Episode... Video of toddler throwing a tantrum: https://fb.watch/cDWNynQyEa/