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Everything Sucks, Now What? is a podcast about living thoughtfully in a complicated world.
Hosted by Mary England, creator of the Merriment Method, this show is for people who feel the weight of reality but still want to build something kinder inside it.
Each episode explores how to hold two truths at once: grief and hope, rage and responsibility, realism and joy. Instead of pretending things are fine or collapsing into despair, we practice nuance. We name what’s broken. Then we ask what we can do about it.
Through psychological insight, cultural analysis, and gently absurd real-life examples, Mary translates big systemic issues into personal, livable frameworks. You’ll hear conversations about care, power, relationships, burnout, joy, responsibility, and the systems shaping our daily lives. The goal is not perfection or positivity. The goal is clarity, agency, and shared responsibility in a messy world.
This is where we move beyond black-and-white thinking and learn how to build strong circles inside imperfect systems. It’s practical, emotionally honest, and grounded in the belief that feeling good is not denial. It’s a collective condition we help create together.
If you’ve ever thought, “Everything feels overwhelming, but I still want to live well and do good,” you’re in the right place.
Everything Sucks, Now What?
A Merriment Method for a Messy World.
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Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Ever treated yourself the way you wish someone else would? In this episode, I talk about SOLO DATES and show you exactly HOW to do them.
PLUS a new fun way to incorporate joy missions into them!
Whether you’re craving deeper self-connection, want to romanticize your Tuesday again, or are simply looking for a playful push to get out of autopilot, this conversation has everything from reflection tips to glitter-forward guerrilla kindness ideas.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why solo dates matter (and how to do them without feeling awkward)
- How to seamlessly incorporate joy missions into your alone time
- How to officially submit your act to the 11K Tracker and be part of our global joy map
🧡 BONUS: Tap into Positive Pulse for extras like:
- 50+ solo date ideas
- A “joy mission” supply checklist
- 25 rebellious missions
- Acts of merriment you can do in 2 minutes or less
- Solo reflection prompts to deepen your self-love game
📌 Want in on the 11K movement? Submit your joy act or follow along in real-time at Uncustomary.org/11K.
Remember: You don’t need a partner to be in love with the world.
You just need a spark. 🕯️
And you’ve already got that.
Get your bonuses for this episode in the Positive Pulse at Uncustomary.org/PP
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