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Mary Rarick
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Mary Rarick is at a crossroads. She knows she is ready to figure out what’s next, but she has no idea what it looks like. So she’s launched a podcast to figure it out. In this podcast she remembers what she’s done, what she’s learned and asks questions to remain open and curious as to what’s next.

  1. 12/11/2024

    Episode 36: Let That Shit Go

    When you’re operating with a business mindset, you do exactly the opposite of what I recently did. I should know: I ran my own successful consulting business for over a decade. And I wouldn’t have recommended to any of my clients to do what I’ve just done. I took down my website--my decades-old blog disappeared with it–and I deleted my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.

    4 min

  2. 12/04/2024

    Episode 35: Breathe and Remember Who the F**k You Are

    Post election and post visit to the Midwest, I review what I’ve learned about protecting my peace.

    7 min

  3. 10/16/2024

    Episode 34: It's Me. Hi. I'm the Problem

    Messing up the sound on last week’s podcast wasn’t a big deal. Except for the ten minutes between the discovery of the problem and my decision to delete and re-record the episode. My thoughts during those ten minutes weren’t pretty. I’d like very much to shorten the time I spend in shame in the future. Because it’s completely in my power to do so. On the bright side, it reminded me of a time when a nurse, a professional screwed up big time, and we both lived to tell the tale.

    6 min

  4. 10/10/2024

    Episode 33: The Stormy Present

    What would you do if you had more time? If you’re someone who doesn’t think she has enough time, I learned something today that you might find helpful: most of us spend 32% of our time stuck in the past or worrying about the future. That means that we’re only spending 68% of the time we’ve been given in the present. Can you imagine what your life would look like if you stopped time traveling? I’ve said before that learning to live in the present is my life’s work. I realized that I still have some work to do in this area when I caught myself thinking, “I’ll be able to relax after we close on the condo.” The reality is there’s nothing left for me to do except sign the papers. The sellers have already signed!  Purchasing this condo has been a mini project for me to manage. Bank statements, the property tax bill, the building’s master insurance policy and HOA budget, and our IDs have been uploaded. Our income has been verified. And closing costs have been wired to the title company. There’s literally nothing left to do except sign on the dotted lines. We don’t even have to collect keys or move. We already live here! So what do I think will change when we close? Sure, there are a few things to do, like purchasing a home warranty policy, and setting up automatic mortgage and HOA payments. But that’s about it.  So what, again, do I think will change? Honestly, I don’t think anything changes. I think I’ve become so accustomed to drama around change that I’ve felt the need to create it in this instance where none exists.

    5 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    Episode 32: All by Myself

    My husband is gone for three weeks, so I’ve decided to recalibrate and reset. I was surprised when I encountered overwhelm. Here’s how I found clarity and got back on track.

    9 min

  6. 09/25/2024

    Episode 31: What I Wish I Knew at 39

    By popular request, this episode is dedicated to listeners who are or are about to turn 40. Here’s a list of things I wish I would have known nearly 20 years ago. What would you add?

    5 min

  7. 09/18/2024

    Episode 30: 2 Paps to Go

    I’ve just been informed that I only have two Paps left in my future, and I couldn’t be happier. Except when I remember what comes next. Who else finds it difficult to be in the moment you’re in?

    5 min

  8. 09/11/2024

    Episode 29: Mommy Dearest

    Adult children who choose to go no contact with their parents are often seen as the villain. In this episode I unpack my experience with being estranged from my own mother after years of abuse.

    6 min
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Mary Rarick is at a crossroads. She knows she is ready to figure out what’s next, but she has no idea what it looks like. So she’s launched a podcast to figure it out. In this podcast she remembers what she’s done, what she’s learned and asks questions to remain open and curious as to what’s next.

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