Mary’s Cup of Tea: the Self-Love Podcast for Women

Nov 21 2024 227 ep. 40 mins 152

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Welcome to Self-Love. Your host Mary Jelkovsky will guide you toward greater self-love by exploring related topics like body-image, confidence, emotional intelligence, self-worth, mindset, mental health, feminism, relationships, and so much more. Along the way, Mary lets you in on her personal life, never shying away from the messy, raw, and real conversations that we all crave. So grab a cup of tea and get ready to love yourself a little more each week. After recovering from an eating disorder, Mary started her Instagram account @maryscupofteaa to help people accept their bodies and learn to love themselves unconditionally. Now, she is the best-selling author of 2 books: The Gift of Self-Love workbook and the 100 Days of Self-Love journal. Learn more at maryscupoftea.com.

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#227: The Messiness of Human-ness with Carissa Potter

Nov 21 2024 50 mins

This was supposed to be a well-thought-out, polished interview with artist and author Carissa Potter, better known as @peopleiveloved on Instagram. Instead, this turned out to be a vulnerable conversation about parents, religion, narcissism, and overall, our human-ness. Our guest today, or perhaps more accurately our co-host Carissa has over 800,000 followers on social media but t

#226: 5 Mantras to Get You Through Tough Times

Nov 11 2024 34 mins

If you’re going through a difficult time, here are 5 reminders to ground you in self-love. You will learn... - Where mantras originate from and why they’re helpful - How to work with your mindset to gain greater perspective - What to tell yourself when you’re going through a hard time Which one of these affirmations resonated with you the most? Or do you have your own mant

#225: Can Food Freedom Coexist with Chronic Conditions (PCOS, Celiacs, Crohns, IBS, etc)? with Abbie Attwood

Nov 07 2024 60 mins

f you have a chronic health condition, then you know how extra difficult it is to navigate food and body-image struggles. Between wellness culture telling you to cut out this or that food and lose weight for “health reasons,” it can be triggering to manage your symptoms without slipping back into a restrictive mindset. And the worst part is, even medical professionals prescribe

#224: How To Process Feelings Effectively

Oct 31 2024 29 mins

The common misconception is that feeling your feelings means sitting, sulking, and staying where you are until you feel good enough to move forward. But there’s a much more effective way to process your feelings. Tune in to learn how + hear how Mary is applying this technique to her own life. Remember: emotions need motion! If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @m

#223: Dear Mary, how do I know if I’m on the right path?

Oct 24 2024 19 mins

*I feel two paths diverging in my life and I feel drawn to one, but it’s more practical and potentially easier and less expensive to do the other, yet, my heart years for more. How do I know if I’m on the right path?* Tune in to hear Mary’s advice on choosing the right path for you. Submit your questions: [email protected] Get Mary’s self-love books: 1. [The Gift of

#222: Stop Being a “Good Girl” with Elise Loehen

Oct 17 2024 49 mins

My whole life I have strived to be a “good girl.” But after this conversation with Elise Loehnen, I no longer want to be. You will learn... - the history behind the 7 deadly sins and how they’ve been weaponized by the patriarchy - who Mary Magdalene really was and how she got mislabeled as a prostitute - why thinness is the dominant beauty ideal in our current culture - the

#221: How to Trust Yourself

Oct 10 2024 24 mins

Let’s explore what it really means to trust yourself, why it’s essential for your well-being, and how it impacts your decisions and relationships. I also share a personal story about my past relationships and how a lack of self-trust played a role. You will learn... - 3 big ways to think about self-trust - How to discern between fear and intuition - 3 small ways to build self

#220: Staying Active without Slipping Back into Toxic Thoughts

Oct 03 2024 33 mins

After burning out on exercise during my ED days, 7 years later, I’ve been able to find a much better balance with movement. So let’s talk about HOW I’ve been able to maintain this healthy relationship with exercise– what might help you, what might hurt you, and mindset shifts to make. You will learn... - how to stay active in a way that’s sustainable, enjoyable, and fre

#219: Should Your Partner Be Your Best Friend? with Rhaina Cohen

Sep 26 2024 41 mins

It’s common for wedding vows to mention how one’s partner is their “best friend.” But what does that say about our best friends who we’re not married to? And does this put too much pressure on one person to be everything for you? Back in 2020, journalist Rhaina Cohen wrote an article for the Atlantic titled “What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?�

#218: Introducing Dear Mary: "How do I get my confidence back?”

Sep 19 2024 25 mins

We are starting a new series on Mary’s Cup of Tea! “Dear Mary” is your new self-love advice column where Mary answers YOUR questions. Question: “I’ve been second guessing myself so much and feeling my confidence and self-belief waver. How do I come back to feeling in my full power?” Answer: tune in to hear Mary’s advice on how to get your confidence back. Submit yo