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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 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
What if success didn’t require burnout, self-denial, or endless hustle? What if joy was actually the most sustainable fuel for growth, healing, and motivation?
In this episode, Mary England kicks off April’s theme—making joy easy—by dismantling hustle culture myths and offering a gentler path to success: one built on delight, discipline, and a touch of weirdness. We’ll explore the difference between willpower and discipline, how happiness boosts physical energy and motivation (yes, there’s science!), and why your joy might be activating other people’s jealousy.
You’ll hear reflections on martyrdom vs. trickster energy, playful habits that actually work, and how being your fullest self becomes a permission slip for others to do the same.
🧠 Featuring wisdom from Liz Gilbert, Dana Carvey, and a poetic riff on why more things rhyme with bliss than suffering.
🆓 Join the free community where we’re making joy a habit together: uncustomary.org/positive-pulse
You don’t have to suffer to succeed. You just have to feel good to do good.
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