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Have you ever thought about getting Botox? No? Then, welcome to the No Botox Club! In this episode inspired by a reel that Emma shared yesterday, we chat about self-acceptance in a world obsessed with youth and botox. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about during the episode Every year, every wrinkle is a blessing. Celebrate the aging process! We grew up with the pressure of needing to be thin and obsession with dieting that really impacted our health and lives negatively. That's why we began practising and devoting our time and life to self-acceptance. Carla recalls her botched nose job experience. Listen to Episode 298: this is why I regret my nose job . Are cosmetically altered and botox faces the 'new normal face'? Lack of facial expression as a result of getting Botox is an extreme issue in regard to children developing emotional intelligence. There are too many potential side effects of Botox from mild to moderate pain, droopy eye lids and even death (yes it's stated on the risks!)! Is the smooth face that doesn't move really worth it when you can get all these risks? If you find yourself feeling like you have to get Botox, check in with yourself. Who are you surrounding yourself with? Because not everyone in the world is getting Botox even though it may feel like they are. There are other alternative self-care practices such as lymphatic massage using the gua sha. You can also go to an infrared sauna, but nice skin care. Beautify yourself in whatever way you want, but also acknowledge that we can't stay a certain way forever. Do some research and consider the pros and cons of Botox. You can practise self-acceptance through Yoga, Pilates, and meditation. That's what we do! Remember that you are amazing just as you are! If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this podcast episode, we chat about how to get through the lows of life. After all they are natural and part of life, perhaps it's more about embracing low emotions instead of resisting them. Plus we chat about the small daily rituals that we do to help us get through the lows of life. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about during the episode There's a cyclone warning on the Gold Coast, which is very unusual. Accepting the lows as a natural part of life is going to help us get through the lows. When you can't change something, the only thing you can control is how you deal with the situation. Embrace what is. You don't have to embrace it and like it. Embrace it and be in it, live through it, and get through it. Something that you love unconditionally, like a pet, helps you move through difficult emotions and allow healing. Having connections and people you can lean on is another way to deal with low emotions. Meditation, Yoga and Breathwork are all ways to help you get through the lows of life. Exercise is not just about physical strength. It helps you go through all the feelings. If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
You're probably breathing wrong and it's impacting your energy, focus and even your mood. It might not be something you think about often, but poor breathing habits can lead to stress, fatigue and tension. The good news? With a few simple shifts, you can unlock more vitality, calm, and clarity... just by breathing better. Also, if you love this episode you should sign up to our free Breath and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about during the episode Taking four deep breaths in and out through your nose has the power to shift you from the sympathetic nervous system into the parasympathetic nervous system. The most amazing tool and the most underused tool to better balanced health is our breath. Take a breath, meditate, do a pranayama, or do whatever breathing exercise you like. Pranayama is the fourth limb of the eight limbs of yoga. Listen to Episode 329: The 8 limbs of Yoga explained or read our blog post How To Do Yoga? | The 8 Limbs of Yoga Explained . Pranayama can be translated as life force control. It is the life force within the breath and linked to how much vitality you feel. "We don't eat all the time. We don't drink all the time, but we do breathe all the time. So your breath is the most important and vital means of allowing prana into and out of the body. " — Andrew Mournehis, our philosophy teacher inside the MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training BKS Iyengar states in his book Light on Pranayama, " Pranayama, the yogic art of breathing, leads to a control of the emotions, which in turn brings stability, concentration, and mental poise." Nasal breathing has so many benefits! Lengthening the breath is one way to get you feeling calm and less stressed. If you loved this episode, share it with a friend or a family member who wants to learn how to breathe better. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
It's time for you to finally let go of perfection! But not in every aspect of your life... just some. We recommend it anyway, yes, progress beats perfection every single time! Because perfection can often lead to paralysis, procrastination and burnout. Also! You are invited to a Free Masterclass we're hosting on the 20th of March. It's all about your breath and meditation. You will experience a live guided meditation and breathwork to release stress and make you feel amazing. They'll be practices that you can implement into your life whenever you need them. They're very easy to remember and easy to do, with a great positive impact. To get the invitation, simply hot on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 . This is what we spoke about during the episode In this age of Instagram filters, Botox, we need this message more than ever! Perfectionism can be paralysing. We've been there! But releasing that pressure lets you live life with a lens of acceptance and presence. Our Yoga Teacher Training has been a transformative journey for us. That steered us away from perfectionism. Embrace progress over perfection. Done is better than perfect! When you release perfection, you allow yourself to feel more joy because there's less pressure. Focus on doing your best rather than comparing to others. Show up, try your best... letting go of perfection does not mean you can be careless. Well you can do what you want, but carelessness is our pet peeve. Remember you are amazing just as you are right here and right now. If you want to share part of your story with us or if you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
We're excited to be back in our recording chairs, or as in Emma's case, the floor! After a brief hiatus, we're hitting play on a series of new episodes. In this episode, we chat about the impact of everyday actions on life's direction. How the days make up the weeks, the weeks make up the months, the months make up the years... and the years make up the life. This is what we spoke about during the episode Consistent small steps lead to dreams becoming reality. Connect to your heart. Yoga, meditation, or going out in nature helps you reconnect to yourself. With screen time and distractions all around, it's important to create a dedicated space and time to tune into your true desires and create actions that align with your heart. Big goals, dreams and ideas, without action stay ideas and dreams. Failure is part of the journey. It's not about never failing, but always learning and allowing the failure to lead you to the next thing. Are you working on any passion-filled or bliss-filled pursuits? If you want to share part of your story with us or if you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us at our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 428: How to stop rushing! Why are you rushing? 33:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you find yourself rushing from one errand to the next? Rushing from when you wake up to when you fall in a heap on the couch? Want to stop rushing? Tune in to this Get Merry episode! Carla describes it as being a chicken, where she gets Denny to sleep and runs around the house ticking off the to-do list. Sounds familiar? This is what we spoke about during the episode Constant rushing pushes your nervous system into overdrive. When you're rushing, you're putting your body and your mind into a stress response. Awareness and shifting up your routine can create more happiness and more ease. When you're rushing, do you even get things done faster? Yoga, Pilates and meditation are not only for your body, but they're also a workout for your mind and presence. Being organised also helps. Write down stuff on a list, on a whiteboard or on a notebook. If you can spare 5 minutes of your busy day to practice your presence through meditation and doing breathwork exercises help you become more present. Guided meditations inside our MerryBody app are perfect for you. Do you find yourself rushing? If you want to share part of your story with us or if you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In today's episode, Carla takes us through her 37-hour birth story. Although she aimed for a 'calm birth' there was nothing calm about baby Denny's arrival! Although we have an amazing happy ending we better put a trigger warning on here. As Carla says... it was wild! This is what we spoke about during the episode At 38 weeks, Carla had an acupuncture session, 1 of the 2 'induction sessions'. In the end she only needed one! Contractions began soon after. Carla's intense lower back pain indicated posterior pregnancy. This was the worst pain she has ever felt in her entire life. There was nothing calm about this birth. Carla got the epidural and Talia, one of the midwives, internally turned the baby anterior so Carla could finally push him out. She experienced the "ring of fire" moment where the head was coming out and the epidural did not mask the stretching pain. When baby Denny went out and started crying, it was the most amazing sound in the world. Flexibility in birth plans is important and breathwork is very helpful. Nothing can prepare you for what it feels like and for what you experience in the first couple of post-birth months. Cherish each fleeting moment and be present, especially in parenthood. If you want to share part of your story with us or if you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 426: Carla had a baby, plus a chat about doing hard things 33:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe are super excited to be back recording this episode after Carla had a baby (9 weeks ago). Keep an eye out for the birth story in the next episode, she wasn't quite ready to share it yet. In this episode, we have a quick chat about baby stuff (like how loud babies fart) and also about doing hard things, because things can be hard, but hard isn't always bad, right? Also, Emma's microphone did not have the best connection... for some reason, something to do with my internet and zoom. Anyway, it's not too bad, so still press play! This is what we spoke about during the episode Carla had a baby! YAY! Exercise is not always easy, but the reward is worth it. Sometimes it's not the action that's hard, but it's starting action. Finding the motivation is hard. When you have zero motivation, the best thing to do is take action. PUSH THROUGH the resistance. The book " The Tea Rose " makes us appreciate the luxury of modern living compared to the manual labour of the past. Running a business with a baby is really hard, preparation and having good systems in place are important (haha). Have a routine, but be flexible. We are against dieting. But, we're not against eating healthily. The hardest thing is to change your mindset. We also share the unexpected challenges of new motherhood, from feeding and burping to celebrating milestones like baby Denny's first smiles and giggles. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 425: How to Be Unbothered with Being Unliked 12:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, we chat about people-pleasing and the idea that not everyone is going to like you. How do you deal with this and have the courage to be disliked? You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode People-pleasing and forever seeking people's approval, limit opportunities and can stop you from stepping towards goals and dreams. It's okay if some people don't love you, like you, align with you or get you. When everyone approves of you and likes you. But do you approve of yourself? Go inwards for a moment and choose you. Get your own approval. Apple's iconic marketing strategy did not try to please everyone but targeted the misfits and creatives. Our Yoga Teacher Training's underlying mission is to teach you to teach yoga, but with self-acceptance at the forefront. We love how our MerryBody members and Yoga Teacher trainees are passing on lessons of self-acceptance. Being you is your greatest super power! If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 424: Where to Teach After Yoga Teacher Training 39:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we chat ideas and opportunities you can take to kickstart your Yoga teaching journey. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Find a local Facebook group where yoga teachers hang out and find class cover opportunities, which can lead to permanent positions. If there is a studio that you love, put yourself out there. Network and build a relationship with the studio owner. Get your foot in the door and offer classes at a community rate or even free of charge for people to get to know your teaching style. Join local council initiatives and explore funding opportunities to teach yoga. Tap into other industries or events for wellness opportunities and offer your service. Build your social media presence to share your values and mission, and for potential clients to research and connect with you. Teach private classes and find an opportunity to collaborate and network with other professionals that are aligned with what you're doing. Search for yoga teaching positions offered in hotels, resorts, hospitals, other treatment facilities, or in events like festivals. Expanding your network is the key to finding more yoga teaching opportunities. Teach yoga online for schools, industries, and other work industries. Run your own retreats or host small groups or 1 on 1. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 423: Unexpected Lessons from Yoga Teacher Training 26:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we reflect on our conversations with our trainees from the 2024 cohort of MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training and the unexpected lessons that came from it. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. As we mentioned in this episode, you can find our Yama and Niyama series over HERE. This is what we spoke about during the episode Yoga Teacher Training extends much further than learning how to teach yoga and improving your physical Asana practice. Setting and accomplishing a goal during the training builds self-belief. A lot of self-reflection is invited as Yoga Teacher Training allows the opportunity to reflect on who you are and how you want to live your life. Because of the increase of focused practice of meditation, Pranayama and Asana during the training, enhanced self-awareness comes with it. Self-acceptance becomes a profound practice as you dive deeper into yoga's philosophy. Everything you learn on the mat or in the Yoga Teacher Training ripples out and touches every aspect of your life. Self-compassion and self-forgiveness are also unexpected lessons that you will take away from the MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training. Despite being an online program, the community bonds that we make are strong and lasting, creating meaningful connections. Emotional resilience and dealing with change also come from the training, as well as letting go of expectations and surrendering. Learn more about Yamas and Niyamas HERE. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe received a lovely compliment: "I love the way you do business." This episode is inspired by those kind words. This is what we spoke about during the episode Staying true to your moral compass is important. If you're only focused on building a business and nothing else in your life, then every other important part of your life gets forgotten about. Business pivots. Following our bliss is the big overarching theme in our business journey. Keeping a lean team allows for deep connections and meaningful support to our community. In this digital age where faster is better and less personable, for us, personal connections matter. From 1-on-1 check-ins with our Yoga Teacher Trainees to sending physical tokens of appreciation, building and nurturing genuine relationships has been our cornerstone. Get your head around finances and accounting for profit and loss. Foundations and processes are important for business longevity. Say yes to the things that you really want to say yes to. Say no to things you really want to say no to. If you have strong foundations and the right people leading the team, survival and thriving is all possible in an economic downturn. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Time to go behind the scenes of what it's like to be a Yoga Teacher, we talk about the things you need to do to overcome the fear of Teaching Yoga. We go far deeper into these subjects inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode The nervousness and anxiety associated with teaching a Yoga class is natural. You're never going to feel ready. You just have to jump in. Writing your sequence of what you're going to teach helps you prepare and be confident for a class or presentation. Using the "treasure map" approach or breaking down your poses help you overcome the anxiety of memorising your sequence. If you miss something, it's okay! Before walking into a class, get yourself grounded and calm, take a deep breath and switch your mindset to "teacher" mode. Be prepared for surprises such as when someone is running late or the music stops playing. Keep it simple and focus on repetition in sequences. Breath cues also help with the flow. The more you practise teaching, the more you progress. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
In this episode, we shift from the discussions about Yogic philosophies to Carla's pregnancy update (she was at 36 weeks when we recorded this episode). This is what we spoke about during the episode Carla's been doing all the prep work like hypnobirthing, meditations and affirmations to feel calm and positive about the birth. Carla's having a dream pregnancy where she hasn't had any issues like sciatica or pelvic pain, aside from a little bit of back pain. Overall, it's been amazing! We're very grateful we have a lean business structure and a small team for flexibility. Healthy movement methods that release those feel-good endorphins including Pilates, yoga, and walking. If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
1 419: Surrender to the Divine Ishvara Pranidhana | Niyamas Series 28:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 10 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Ishvara Pranidhana is the fifth Niyama and it translates to surrender. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode Nischala Joy Devi translates Ishvara Pranidhana as wholehearted dedication. Through wholehearted dedication, we become intoxicated with the divine. What does Ishvara Pranidhana look like in our modern world? Ishvara Pranidhana is looked at as one of the most important Niyamas. If we are to practise this, everything else just falls into place. If you are looking for a fast track to enlightenment and bliss, combine Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Ishvara Pranidhana. These are described as Kriya Yoga or yoga in action. The whole reason to practise yoga is to quieten the mind. If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), Saucha (simplicity), Santosha (acceptance), Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series 416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series 417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series 418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas Series 13:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode Nischala Joy Devi translates Svadhyaya as the sacred study of the divine through scripture, nature and introspection. If we do that, this will guide us to the supreme self. Svadhyaya invites us to look within and at the external, and realise that it's all connected. It invites us to the questions "who am I?", "why am I here?", and "how do I wanna live my life?". Always be willing for your concept of reality to change as your consciousness brightens. We have to be willing to let go of the old to welcome in the new. These Yamas and Niyamas can be incorporated into your daily yoga practice—both on and off the mat. If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), Saucha (simplicity), Santosha (acceptance), and Tapas (discipline). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series 416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series 417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series 18:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode Sometimes the word "discipline" comes with negative connotations, so we like to add in "devotional discipline". Even when we're practising discipline, we need an element of love, compassion and forgiveness. Tapas is required if you would like to welcome any kind of change. Things are not always pleasant, but we have to move through those obstacles in order to keep going forward. In regards to MerryBody, Tapas is not just about being disciplined, but it's about how we do the things that we're being disciplined with. Tapas isn't about pushing ourselves to the brink. It's about honouring our bodies and minds, and knowing when to rest. Nischala Joy Devi translates Tapas as living life with zeal and sincerity. When we are disciplined, it invokes this inner flame within us. If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), and Saucha (simplicity). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series 416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series 24:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 7 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Santosha is the second Niyama and it translates to contentment and acceptance. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! Exciting! This is what we spoke about during the episode Personally and professionally, Santosha is the backbone of everything we do here at MerryBody. It was a life-changing practice for us, particularly for our body image. When you practise acceptance, suddenly, you feel free and able to experience joy just the way that you are. Then, you become more harmonious. Societal pressures affect our self-esteem and Santosha acts as a shield against them. And the more that you practice it, the more easily it comes. Nischala Joy Devi translates Santosha as when at peace and content with oneself and others, supreme joy is celebrated. Santosha is an agreement of faith that we make with our divine self. We no longer see ourselves in the things that we have or in what we look like, instead we identify with the person within. Yoga is so much more than a down dog or the splits. It's so much more than the physical practice. It goes so much deeper. If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), and Saucha (simplicity). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series 18:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 6 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Nischala Joy Devi translates the Niyamas as an evolution toward harmony. If you practice the 5 Niyamas, you will move toward a more harmonious you. Saucha is the first Niyama which is translated as detoxification and cleanliness. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! Exciting! This is what we spoke about during the episode Patanjali reminds us to go a little bit deeper, Suacha is not just about taking a shower. Pumping of the Big 6 (Stop Chasing Pain on Instagram) is a wonderful way of practising Saucha or detoxification when starting your day and it only takes about 30 seconds. Tap under your collarbone, behind your ears, shoulders, stomach, groin, and behind the knees, then bounce! Nischala Joy Devi says that through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the self within. Our inner luminosity shines through continual refinement. Where can we simplify? Where is it that less is actually more for you? If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), and Aparigraha (detachment). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series 27:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 5 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Aparigraha is the 5th Yama which translates to detachment or the idea of non-hoarding, not keeping things or grasping on to things. Let's look a little bit deeper and think bigger about this idea of detachment. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode Our buying and consuming habits have gone too far for our planet. The practice of detachment allows us to enjoy the journey and become more present. The journey is the goal, not the destination. Nischala Joy Devi translates Aparigraha as acknowledging abundance. Take a moment to feel gratitude for the great blessings that surround you. This practice of Detachment turned our lives and beliefs upside down in an amazing way! If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), and Brahmacharya (proper use of energy). Listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series 15:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 4 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we tip toe, take snack bites (whatever you want to call it) into the Yamas and Niyamas. Brahmacharya is the 4th Yama and is traditionally translated to celibacy, but there is so much more to discuss! We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to continue following that spark... you never know where it may lead you! This is what we spoke about during the episode Sexual energy is one of the most natural human states of energy celebrated. Anand Mehrotra says "thinking that Patanjali was asking us to be celibate is ridiculous". Brahmacharya is not just about celibacy but also about channeling your energy and being aware of where your energy is going. It is a state of consciousness where you start to experience things based on their fullest value. When you look at a rose, you no longer label it as merely a rose, you start to look at it differently. Nishala Joy Devi says that Brahmacharya is the art of living a moderate life, but it can be challenging in our modern-day society of excess. If you missed the first three parts of this series, listen to: 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series 15:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 3 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. It's a snack bite-sized dive into philosophy (haha). Asteya is the 3rd of the 5 Yamas, and is traditionally translated to non-stealing. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Asteya is not just about non-stealing of physical possessions. Being late is stealing time. Distracting ourselves where there is no need for distraction is stealing from our own present moment. Nischala Joy Devi translates Asteya as abiding in generosity and honesty. When we are honest and generous, we experience abundance. Asteya tells us not to steal, but as it expands our hearts, it says give. Don't wait for someone to ask. Be alert and never miss an opportunity to give, give, give. Make sure to give to yourself first: compassion, love, acceptance, non-judgment, understanding, forgiveness. The more we give these to ourselves, the more we give them to others as well. If you missed the first and second parts of this series, listen to 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series and 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series 18:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 2 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. Satya is the 2nd of the 5 Yamas. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Satya translates to truth and integrity. Our thoughts, words and actions gain the power to manifest. Many of us have spent so much of our lives trying to please other people that we have forgotten what our truth is and who we really are. If you allow a moment to get quiet and peaceful, often it's when the truth will speak to you. Do you actually listen? Do you live that truth out? The more you follow and live your truth and show up with integrity, the easier it becomes. There's a little bit of magic when you begin something new. And, you have to step outside your comfort zone to experience that. If you missed the first part of this series, listen to 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series 15:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is Part 1 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yogic philosophies, starting with the Yamas and Niyamas. You'll realise that Yoga is so much more than just a downward-facing dog. Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Yamas are the first limb of Yoga. Nishala Joy Devi, an amazing author and Yoga Teacher, translates the Yamas as practices that uncover our true nature. Yamas are often described as the "don'ts". Ahimsa, the first Yama, is often translated as non-violence. How can you show up with more love, with more kindness, not only for others, but also for yourself? Nishala Joy Devi translates Ahimsa as embracing, revenance, and love for all. We experience oneness. With love and kindness, we then experience a connection. Listen to our Chakra series: 353: Joy, Pleasure and the Sacral Chakra , 354: Confidence, self-esteem and the Solar Plexus Chakra , 355: Kindness, love, compassion and the Heart Chakra , 356: Communication, truth-telling and the Throat Chakra , 357: Intuition, making decisions and the Third Eye Chakra , 358: Your higher power, something bigger and the Crown Chakra If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 409: Try this positive affirmation guided meditation 14:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis is a special episode, we share our 108 Affirmation Meditation from the MerryBody App. Meditation welcomes mindfulness and focus, and this creates an ideal state for positive affirmation. Affirmations are positive statements that shift negative thoughts. You can use them to help reinforce your desired beliefs. Meditation and affirmations form a powerful duo for personal growth and wellbeing. Together, they amplify each other's effects, helping to rewire the brain for positivity and resilience. When combined, meditation calms the mind and cultivates focus, while affirmation welcomes self-confidence and motivation. Our MerryBody Members are loving this meditation, hear what some of them are saying about it. “I just completed the Feel Good Yoga class and finished off with the 108 affirmations, so good” - Jo “This morning my body still felt quite tired, normally I would have chosen a Yin class, but instead I pressed play on Nadi Shodhana pranayama and then the new meditation in the MB app, 108 affirmations (amazing! I highly recommend it).” - Allie “I just did the 108 Affirmations meditation. I feel so good now, your voice is so calming” - Irene “I just did 108 affirmations meditation too! How empowering is it?! So uplifting.” - Tiina This is what we spoke about during the episode We spoke about the power of Positive affirmations during last week's episode 408: Do positive affirmations work? Find a seat, or tune in while you're walking and experience a amazing shift in your thoughts. Join us for our upcoming 14 Day Challenge on the 20th of May, inside the MerryBody app. We will combine, Movement, Meditation and Affirmation. Download the app and start your 7 day free trial to take part . If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode, we chat about positive affirmations and their power to shift your mindset. They are very much part of our business journey. When we started our business (11 years ago now) we had them pinned up on all of our walls everywhere. This is what we spoke about during the episode We came to a point where we stopped believing in the power of positive affirmations but listening to the Founders Podcast reminded us of the importance of positive affirmations and a positive mindset. Positive affirmations are essential in shifting mindsets, especially in a stress-laden environment like managing a business. It's important to look at our thoughts and the words that are on repeat in our mind. Positive affirmations are not just woo-woo or whimsical magical teachings. Carla shares her hypnobirthing journey, where positive affirmations are practised, to let go of the stress and anxiety of giving birth. Positive affirmations can help regulate our emotions. If we shift our thoughts, our thoughts create the feelings. It might feel weird when you first welcome in positive affirmations about yourself but you must persist. Over time, the resistance starts to fade. The magic comes when you link it to a regular practice of your life such as yoga, Pilates, and meditation. If you want to feel the power of affirmation combined with movement and meditation, join our upcoming 14 Day Challenge on the 20th of May, inside the MerryBody app. Download the app and start your 7 day free trial . If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 407: Sweat and Strategy, the creation of MerryBody classes 43:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRight now we have over 600 Yoga, Pilates, Yin, Barre and meditation MerryBody classes inside our App. One of our amazing Yoga teacher trainees asked us about the inspiration and decisions that go into the creation of these classes. Thanks for the question Sharon, this was such a fun conversation. This is what we spoke about during the episode How we first designed our first in-person Yoga and Pilates classes compared to now. We began filming 4 classes a day, now we are filming 10. You have to start somewhere, reflect, learn and then make it better. When you are organised and have a system, it creates the perfect environment for creativity to thrive. If you haven't tried our classes, sign up to our FREE Pilates class called Daily Dose Pilates or try our FREE Yoga class called Desk Worker Upper Yoga. If you're interested in joining the 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training, sign up for the waitlist . If you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 406: Anxious thought loopholes, how to get out of them! 16:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, we chat about everyday anxious thought loopholes that so many of us experience, and how we can better manage these. This is what we spoke about during the episode What is the mind-body connection and how does it impact our physical and mental health? Your thoughts impact your feelings, and how you feel impact the actions you take. Exercise and movement release feel good hormones. If you are sedentary, it can lead to lower feelings and depression. Strengthen your mind-body connection and don't wait for the anxious thought to come. Do the breathwork, hit play on the yoga class and meditate. Meditation increases self-awareness and helps in managing your thoughts and reactions. Check in with the tools you're using for managing anxiety and hold on to the ones that work for you. Keep practising meditation despite initial discomfort and feel the benefits. How do you move through your anxious thoughts? If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Listen to this episode for a quick burst of motivation to open up your study books (or program). As we start week 1 of our 2024 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training. We chat about learning as adults and the challenges that come with it. And how do we approach learning and make sure we enjoy it? And get it done! This is what we spoke about during the episode Learning is so accessible nowadays, it's easier to sign up for a course, but also easier to fail and not do it. It's balancing discipline, structure, flexibility, and joy in the learning process. When you learn something new, it's going to take time. Don't just focus on getting the results and forget the whole point of the learning. As we get older, it's really easy to just stop learning and just think that we know enough. What lights you up and what makes you feel excited? Learn about that! Some things can get in the way and derail our plans, so it's important to embrace flexibility and self-compassion. Release expectations and detach yourself from how the journey should look. If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's been a crazy start to the year! We've been super inconsistent with the podcast, but here we are! In this episode, we chat about Carla's pregnancy and how we're preparing to balance nurturing a growing business and the arrival of a new life. This is what we spoke about during the episode Carla is 22 weeks pregnant and well over the halfway mark. She has had no morning sickness and feels amazing! Emma thought the baby grew inside the placenta, inside the womb. Yes. Serious. Carla's baby bump has popped but she's struggled most with her boobs growing bigger. Her self-acceptance practice (from MerryBody) is so strong and this is helping her a lot. We are feeling confident (yet realistic) about balancing baby and business. We are officially starting our second cohort of the MerryBody Teacher Training on the 17th of March. We already have 27 cohort trainees. We are so excited! If you haven't signed up yet, now is the perfect time to join . It's going to be 16 weeks of potential life-transforming magic. It's been an amazing start to the year and we're ready for the coming months! Bring it on! If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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