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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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Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
28 min
Ever felt like self-improvement is just too much work? Like the idea of “getting better” makes you want to take a nap instead? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down why personal growth doesn’t have to feel like an exhausting full-time job—and how tiny, effortless shifts can actually make the biggest impact.
We’ll talk about:
🩷 Why people make self-improvement harder than it needs to be
🩷 The difference between willpower and discipline (and why you need less of both than you think)
🩷 How to make progress 1% easier instead of trying to change everything at once
🩷 The sneaky feel-good habits you don’t want to admit actually work
Spoiler: Real change isn’t about suffering—it’s about setting yourself up for success. And sometimes, all it takes is one ridiculously uplifting song to turn your whole day around.
🎧 Hit play and let’s make self-improvement way less exhausting.
🎶 Listen to Happy Songs - Uncustomary.org/Mixtape
👉 Tell me: What’s a tiny thing that makes you feel better, even if you don’t want to admit it? DM me on Instagram @merrimentmaker and let’s talk about it! 💛
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