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I’m Mary England, also known as Uncustomary, founder of Uncustomary.org and creator of the Merriment Making Movement. This podcast is your invitation to step out of autopilot and into a life that feels vibrant, authentic, and joyful. Whether you’re a caregiver, a creative spirit, or someone who’s ready to reconnect with themselves, you’ll find practical tools, inspiring stories, and unique ways to embody, create, and share joy every day. Through my signature Merriment Making technique, I’ll help you embrace your weird, celebrate your inner child, and rediscover what it means to truly live on purpose. Join me each week to explore the art of joy-making and start building a life that feels just as good as it looks—because you deserve to thrive, not just survive. 🌟 Let’s make merriment together.
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Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Joy Toolkit: What Every Helper Needs in Their Emotional First Aid Kit
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
When you spend your life caring for others, who cares for you?
Today, we’re building a Joy Toolkit — a playful, powerful emotional first aid kit that helps caregivers, helpers, and heart-forward humans stay resourced, recharged, and radiant.
This episode is especially for the Heartfelt Caregivers — the over-givers, the nurturers, the ones who feel guilty resting.
Less about healing, more about sustaining your sparkle. ✨
You’ll discover real tools (plus some delightfully weird ones!) to stock your kit, tips for actually using it, and loving reminders that you matter even when you’re not “producing” or “helping.”
We’re reclaiming joy as a necessity — not a luxury.
🎉 Special Announcements at the Beginning!
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Merriment Makers and Feel Good Troop have officially shifted into Vaults!
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You have a limited-time discount for lifetime access if you’re a current member — don’t miss out before May 5th!
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Our Positive Pulse Party is happening TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 30th at 7 PM ET)! Come celebrate with us! 🎈
🎁 Want even more support? Inside Positive Pulse you’ll find free bonus resources:
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35 Things to Put in Your Self-Care Kit
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Playful Toolkit Name Ideas
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Printable Merriment Missions Cards
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Personalized Journaling Prompts
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Link to the 1-Minute Joy Challenge
🛎️ Helpful Links Mentioned in This Episode:
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Join Positive Pulse for free: https://uncustomary.org/positive-pulse
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Grab your Merriment Makers Vault: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers
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Grab your Feel Good Troop Vault: https://uncustomary.org/feel-good-troop
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Get your Merriment Missions Deck: https://uncustomary.org/deck
👉 And don’t forget: Take the free Joy Archetypes Quiz to find out if you’re a Heartfelt Caregiver (and get extra free resources!): https://uncustomary.org/quiz
Let’s build a world where joy is part of the plan — not the prize for surviving it.
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