It's Not That Serious (Even When it Is)

Mary McDonald
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A storytelling podcast about self-trust, patterns, and moving through life with more ease — because life can't feel that serious all the time. 

  1. hace 4 h

    Ep. 12 - The Emotions You're Afraid to Feel

    We spend so much time trying to control, avoid, or hide our emotions that we never actually let ourselves feel them. In this episode, we're talking about why processing your emotions matters, how to stop carrying what no longer serves you, and why feeling deeply might be the key to moving forward. Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    32 min

  2. hace 4 días ·  Contenido extra

    Your Future Self is Rooting for You

    This episode started with a weird pain in my chest, a conversation with my mentor, and me saying, "Seriously? More grief?" It ended with me crying over a Pixar movie, writing a letter from my future self, and realizing something I think we all need to hear: The version of you who already has the thing you're dreaming about? They're rooting for you right now. In this episode, I'm sharing a very personal story about grief, hope, fertility, healing, and a journaling exercise that completely changed the way I look at my own journey. If you've ever felt tired of waiting, tired of growing, or tired of hearing that "it's about the journey," this one's for you. (And sorry in advance, there are multiple interruptions from my dogs. They're basically co-hosts at this point.) 🐶❤️ And shoutout to my mentor and dear friend Deanna Merlino. You can find her on Instagram at @thedeannamerlino Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    18 min

  3. 22 jun

    You Don't Need More Advice. You Need More Self-Trust.

    Have you ever wondered if the thing standing between you and what you want isn't a lack of confidence—but a lack of self-trust? In this episode, we're talking about worthiness, self-sabotage, trusting yourself, and why success doesn't have to be as hard as you've been taught it should be. Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    40 min

  4. 16 jun

    Are We Losing Our Ability to Be Curious?

    What if the answer isn't being more right—but becoming more curious? In this episode, we're talking about nuance, compassion, self-awareness, and why understanding yourself might be the key to understanding everyone else.  I also think this episode is one of the rare times where a title phrased as a question could work really well: "Are We Losing Our Ability to Be Curious?" Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    26 min

  5. 9 jun

    The Real Reason You're Not Successful Yet

    Why do so many of us feel stuck, even when we're trying everything? In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism, chasing quick fixes, trusting yourself, and why success isn't about finding the perfect strategy—it's about learning what works for you and sticking with it long enough to grow. If you've been second-guessing yourself lately, this one's for you. 🎙️✨ Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    32 min

  6. 2 jun

    What if Your Soul Wants This Experience?

    What if the dream won't leave you alone because you're meant to have the experience? In this episode, I share how returning to acting after years away taught me a powerful lesson about confidence, timing, and trusting what keeps calling you forward. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or afraid to go after something you really want, this episode is for you. Maybe the goal isn't just the destination—maybe your soul wants the journey, too.  Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    30 min

  7. 29 may

    You Need a Fun List

    After a heavy season, I realized something: I had forgotten how important it is to have fun. In this episode, I'm sharing the summer fun list Bryce and I put together—from putt-putt and picnics to outdoor movies, bike rides, and all the little adventures we're saying yes to this summer. We also talk about why so many of us get stuck in problem-solving mode, how hard seasons can make us forget what brings us joy, and why creating more fun in your life might be exactly what you need right now. Consider this your permission slip to make your own summer fun list and start prioritizing experiences that make you feel alive. It's not that serious... go have some fun. ☀️ In this episode:  Why fun matters after a difficult season  The summer bucket list Bryce and I created  How to reconnect with joy in everyday life  Simple ways to create more experiences and memories this summer  Why you don't need a big reason to do something that sounds fun Question for you: What's on your summer fun list? 🌞 Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    19 min

  8. 18 may

    Stop Inviting Judith to Your Dinner Table: Emotional Boundaries at Work

    Stop Inviting Judith to Your Dinner Table: Emotional Boundaries at Work Host and coach Mary McDonald shares lessons from over 10 years in corporate America about handling difficult coworkers, projections, and passive-aggressive dynamics. She recounts being triggered by insecurity and projections early in her career, including a tense performance review, and explains how these experiences strengthened her communication skills and emotional resilience. Using the reticular activating system (RAS), she describes how repeatedly focusing on a frustrating coworker (“Judith”) reinforces negativity and gives that person power over your mental and physical state. McDonald urges listeners to interrupt the cycle by either seeking understanding and having an adult conversation to address issues or choosing to stop replaying the story and talking about it—“uninviting” the person from your dinner table after work. She also recommends visualizing white light to clear and protect your energy before leaving home and before sleep. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 01:02 Corporate Lessons Begin 03:46 Projections and Insecurity 05:54 Performance Review Blowup 08:26 Finding Your Voice 11:02 Reticular Activating System 11:51 Meet Judith the Trigger 15:10 Break the Obsession Loop 18:32 Not at My Table 20:43 Pattern Interrupt for Peace 23:07 White Light Energy Reset 24:47 Wrap Up and Farewell Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session 4 Session Package 3 Month Coaching Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

    26 min
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A storytelling podcast about self-trust, patterns, and moving through life with more ease — because life can't feel that serious all the time. 

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