The Mary Marantz Show

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The Mary Marantz Show

How do I overcome the FEAR that it’s too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots. Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway. Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals. You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts. You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start. But you have a place here. Your story already matters. Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them. Slow growth equals Strong roots.

  1. OCT 29

    Feeling Bone Dry & Exhausted? How to REVIVE in Scarcity Seasons with Cleere Cherry Reaves

    Revive: To return to life. If you need the reminder today that there is NOTHING too dry or too dead for God to revive, to return to life - well, you won’t be able to hit play fast enough. In one of Mary’s favorite episodes yet, she’s sitting down with the one and only, Cleere Cherry Reaves, the popular writer behind the Cleerely Stated Instagram handle. After enduring a life changing season, Cleere realized that when you walk through tragedy, the unimportant falls away by necessity. Which she now sees as mercy. And Cleere is here to make sure she continues living uncluttered and asking the Lord: “What have you called me to?” If this sounds good to you, you can expect a whole lot of that, and more, in this episode. The pair are chatting: How to let God revive your everyday rhythms  Why winter wilderness is not a season to avoid  How to balance a God-given anointing and co-creating with Him How to reframe the bitter pill of everyone around you receiving open doors What to do when you feel like your creativity is limited    Get out your notebooks and highlighters because seriously, every word of this episode is a go-to Truth for your everyday life.   Follow Cleere here: https://www.instagram.com/cleerelystated/?hl=en Buy her devotional here: https://www.cleerelystated.com/pages/revive

    1h 5m

  2. OCT 22

    Not Sure What to Wear? How to Break the Yoga Pants Rut Using the Outfit Formula with Alison Lumbatis

    Do you feel like you’re always just one shiny thing away from belonging? In a digital world where it has become normal to share all the new items we are purchasing, Alison Lumbatis is flipping the script on this narrative. From Network Engineer to Personal Stylist, Alison’s journey began after she left her 9-5 and realized she was living in only yoga pants on a daily basis. But the impact on her life didn’t stop with just a lack of cute fashion. She noticed that when she wasn’t getting up and ready for the day that she wasn’t as motivated for her daily activities - she stopped working out, and then she stopped meal planning, then chores around the house slipped. She started to see her yellow flags for depression come up and knew she had to make a change. And that change started small with getting up, showering, and getting dressed each day. And to her surprise, the immediate + positive impact on her life was huge. So to keep herself accountable, she started to blog her daily outfits. She would soon realize that her daily, easy, and motivational outfits were just what other women in the space were looking for, too. Now, with 500k followers on Instagram, a best selling book, and an app to help you feel your most confident in your outfits each day - Alison is on a mission that goes beyond fashion—it's about building self-assurance and direction in every woman's life. Tune in to hear: How to balance a love of fashion without placing your confidence in external things Alison’s 3 steps to cleaning out your closet - for good this time! How to overcome the mindset that you aren’t worthy of nice things Identifying your body shape and how to dress to feel your best What Poppy Syndrome is - and why most women struggle with it Tune in for the support you need to curate a wardrobe that not only fits your style but also resonates with your inner self so you can walk with purpose and embrace each day with newfound confidence. Follow Alison here: https://www.instagram.com/alisonlumbatis/?hl=en Check out her app here: https://outfitformulas.com/

    1h 7m

  3. OCT 8

    Even After Everything: Hope is Risky… Here’s How to Try Again Anyway with Stephanie Duncan Smith

    If you’ve ever looked around and felt like everyone surrounding you was in a happy, joyful season – and you’re just struggling to get through each day without a lot of hope, this episode is going to provide you with some relief. Author, editor, and writing educator, Stephanie Duncan Smith, is here to invite you into her story of walking through her dark night season, and bringing you back out into your next season of light. Through personal stories and informative insights, Stephanie is chatting with Mary about: What the Seasons of the Liturgical Year are - and how they apply to you Why we need to know about Divine Empathy Finding the freedom in feeling what we are feeling, and removing the shame of: “I should be feeling happy now” Is love really worth the risk?? 3 writing techniques to care about your readers, and allow readers care about your story If you’re ready for a new season with deep, Biblical truths to provide light and hope - this episode is here for you.  Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephduncansmith/?hl=en Follow Stephanie on Substack: https://stephanieduncansmith.substack.com/ Preorder her book here:  https://www.slantletter.com/

    1h 6m

  4. OCT 1

    Desperate Prayers: What to Pray When You Have Nothing Left to Say with Rachel Wojo

    You know God is real, and you have a strong faith, but in this season of wilderness you’re left wondering: does God even hear me any more? Join Mary as she sits with author, speaker, entrepreneur and friend, Rachel Wojo.  For Rachel, tragic life events are no stranger. Almost simultaneously, Rachel lost her mother to leukemia, discovered her pastor husband was having an affair for 4 of their 5 years of marriage, and her daughter was diagnosed with a rare, genetic metabolic disorder that causes gradual neurological degeneration that has no cure. So to say that Rachel has experienced deep sorrow and grief is an understatement. But Rachel is here to tell you about the hope that is still tangible when you’re at the end of your rope and are only hanging on by desperate prayers.  Tune in to hear: The important difference between faith and logic - and why this is crucial to moving forward How to allow desperation to pull us closer to God, not push us further away What Spiritual Separation Anxiety is and the biggest trigger of it in 2024 Stories of miracles in Rachel’s life - even if the miracle didn’t start out looking like one Why God’s glory and what works out to our good are not mutually exclusive in our lives   Rachel has a story of redemption, struggle, hope, and faith. If you’re feeling in a long wilderness season, Rachel’s life and insights are here to provide a life raft for you. Follow Rachel here: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwojo/ Pre-order her book, DESPERATE PRAYERS here: https://rachelwojo.com/desperateprayers/ For more, head to: https://rachelwojo.com/work-with-rachel/

    59 min

  5. SEP 24

    Unplugged: How to Put Down Your Phone and Plug Into Your Life with Hannah Brencher

    It was Hannah Brencher's 33rd birthday when she felt the prompting to turn off her phone. As she reflected on a past year of exhaustion, anxiety, and weariness, she began to wonder if the present moment and who she was in it, would ever be enough. What started as a phoneless day of celebration, connectedness, presence, and rest, gave birth to a one year challenge to unplug for 1000 hours. In The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World (Zondervan, Sept. 2024), author, TED Speaker, and entrepreneur, Hannah Brencher shares her journey from overwhelm to balance and abundance in just a few tech-free hours per day. With a practical and relatable approach, Hannah contends that it is possible to have healthy boundaries with technology.  In this episode, Mary and Hannah are chatting about: How to have a healthy relationship with your phone and social media if your business is online What exactly we are missing out on by mindlessly using our phones Why it’s not actually our fault, but it is our responsibility Tangible steps to get your life back The difference between performing vs authentic creativity    If you start to dig in and unplug, you’ll start to see what’s been waiting for you this whole time. Find all things Hannah Brencher below, and be sure to pick up her latest book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/ https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/theunpluggedhours https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/

    1h 12m

  6. SEP 17

    The Small and The Mighty: How to Make a BIG Difference Right Where You Are with Sharon McMahon

    If you love stories of historical women making great impact, reminders that your small action greatly matters, and…well, libraries, then you are in the RIGHT place today. Sharon McMahon is today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show and she is here to remind you that audacity is the counterpoint to imposter syndrome - and why lasting change is not just a result of systemic action, but individual action, too. After years as a government, history, and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for educating to Instagram. Now known as "America’s Government Teacher," her audience has grown to more than 1.1 million people, she hosts a popular podcast called Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, and is now releasing her first book, “The Small and the Mighty.” Tune in as the pair chat about: Why history smiles kindly on the ones who just did stuff, the courageous Stories of women that defied societal norms to instill change How to overcome imposter syndrome and feeling like you don’t matter Identifying what is *actually* holding us back (and what to do about it) Defining a better definition of success for our generation   This episode is equal parts a history lesson we wish we received in grade school, and inspiration to use your unique gifting to make an impact today. Pre-order Sharon’s book: https://sharonmcmahon.com/preorder#form Follow Sharon: https://www.instagram.com/sharonsaysso/?hl=en Check out her website: https://sharonmcmahon.com/

    1h 20m

  7. MAY 28

    Learning to Disagree: How to Stand Your Ground (Without Losing People) with John Inazu

    Have you ever found your heels dug into an argument that was fueled by the heat of conviction? Or caught in the crosshairs of differing perspectives and wishing there was a better way to disagree?  Join Mary and John Inazu, law professor, author, and speaker, as they discuss the educational gaps in learning to disagree, social media’s impact on conflict resolution, and what it really means to be empathetic.  Tune in to hear,  How to find nuance and empathy in some of our country’s most divisive issues The importance of taking time to understand how the other side thinks about a hard issue Why we need to bring our disagreements offline   If you are longing to see the person behind the position and engage in conflict in a way that doesn’t sacrifice relationship, today’s episode will give you the tools you need to enter into disagreement constructively. John’s grounded perspective is deeply thought-provoking and convicting! This conversation will undoubtedly shift the way you engage with disagreement and offer you a way forward that has honor and respect at the forefront. Friend, truly this is one you won’t want to miss!   Follow John here! https://www.instagram.com/john.inazu/ Check out his new book here: https://www.jinazu.com/learning-to-disagree For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About John Inazu: John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He teaches criminal law, law and religion, and various First Amendment courses. He writes and speaks frequently about pluralism, assembly, free speech, religious freedom, and other issues. John has written three books and published opinion pieces in the Washington Post, Atlantic, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, USA Today, Newsweek, and CNN. He is also the founder of the Carver Project and the Legal Vocation Fellowship and is a senior fellow with Interfaith America. In his newest book, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect, Inazu draws from his experiences teaching law school to show how it is possible to disagree about hard issues. By finding nuance in some of today’s most divisive issues and taking time to learn how the other side thinks, Inazu gives readers ideas and tools to navigate the differences and disagreements they encounter in their everyday lives without sacrificing their own convictions.

    1h 1m

  8. MAY 21

    What Story Are You Telling? How to Change the Scripts You Keep Telling Yourself with Ally Fallon

    Have you ever felt like you have a story to tell but don’t know where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by or disqualified from the process of writing?  Join Allison Fallon, author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, as they discuss the importance of sharing our stories, why we need to reframe the meaning we assign to our stories and the magic found in our ordinary lives. Tune in to hear,  How to become the hero of your own story – and the ripple effect of being the main character  Three ways to begin framing your writing The one person who needs to hear your story most   If you have been wanting to get your word’s out in the world, this episode will be the motiviation you need to break through your writer’s block! Allison has a powerful way of clarifying the muddiest aspects of a story and bringing forth the essence of the author. Ultimately, reminding us that the true gift of storytelling isn’t just for the audience but the storyteller too.  Friend, you won’t get enough of this conversation! Welcome to the hero’s journey of becoming.   Follow Allison here! https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon Check out her new book here: https://writeyourstory.com/  For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Allison Fallon: Allison Fallon is an author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports anyone who wants to write anything. In addition to her books The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life, Packing Light and Indestructible: Leveraging Your Broken Heart to Become a Force of Love & Change in the World, she has ghostwritten 11 books and has collaborated on countless others. Through Find Your Voice, she has helped leaders of multinational corporations, stay-at-home moms, Olympic gold medalists, recovering addicts, political figures, CEOs, and prison inmates use her methods as powerful tools to generate positive change in their lives. In her newest release, Write Your Story: A Simple Formula to Understand Yourself, Your Story and Your Purpose in the World, Fallon invites her readers to make the courageous step to write their story because when people believe they are the authors of their stories, it gives them the personal responsibility to decide how stories finish.

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How do I overcome the FEAR that it’s too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots. Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway. Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals. You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts. You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start. But you have a place here. Your story already matters. Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them. Slow growth equals Strong roots.

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