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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Joyful Walkthrough: 5 Minutes to Gratitude
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this episode of the Merriment Making Podcast, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful practice to reconnect with your body and ground yourself in gratitude. The Joyful Walkthrough is a mindful body scan with a joyful twist, designed to help you celebrate the little ways your body brings joy and magic into your everyday life.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a quick reset, this 5-minute practice will leave you feeling calm, centered, and refreshed. Plus, I’ll share how you can take these grounding techniques even further with my Feel Good in 5 Days program—your step-by-step guide to reclaiming confidence and joy in just five days.
💛 Take a deep breath, tune in, and let’s walk through gratitude together.
Programs Mentioned:
- Feel Good in 5 Days: Includes a Confidence Boost Pep Talk, a Call In Confidence EFT session, and a Holiday Self-Care Checklist. Get started for just $17!
- The Merriment Reset: 30 Days to Joy and Confidence: Packed with daily challenges and tools to start the year strong. Early bird bonuses available now!
https://uncustomary.org/feel-good-in-5-days/
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-reset-30-days-to-joy-and-confidence/
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
5 Tips For Burnout: Recovery For Caregivers
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Feeling burned out? This episode dives into the science of burnout, why it happens, and how to reverse it with simple, 5-minute practices. Reclaim your energy, restore balance, and remember—you are enough just as you are.
Program mentioned: Merriment Reset.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
2024 Reflection: Not Being A Narcissist In 2025
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
A deep personal look into this year and moving into next.
Merry New Year Plan: https://uncustomary.org/merry-new-year-plan/
Merriment Reset: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-reset-30-days-to-joy-and-confidence/
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Embracing The Weirdo Within: 3 Steps To Start Being Yourself
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
- Defining a 'weirdo'
- Why some people relish in standing out and being misunderstood
- How standing out will only get you so far
- How to embrace the more common aspects of yourself as well as the different parts (whether you feel like you're in control of them or not)
- Masking behavior
- What to do if you don't know who you are yet or what makes you unique
- 3 steps to get started embracing your uniqueness
Learn more about the Merriment Making Method at Uncustomary.org/Merriment-Makers
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Rewriting Your Story: How To Rewrite Your Own Narrative
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
🏰 Have a story or belief that makes you feel badly or just wanna change it? 📜
In this episode, I'm teaching you to 🗯️ identify a limiting belief, ✏️ choose a new story/narrative, and take easy, tangible steps to incorporate it into your every day life.
❣️ For more big transformations through 5 minute challenges, check out the Merriment Reset at Uncustomary.org/Merriment-Reset
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
The Power Of Playfulness: The Ultimate Grounding Tool
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Play can boost your mood, ground you in the present moment, and connect you to joy. Find out the science of WHY (and the secret about why you NEED to play for the rest of your life).
Plus, the 8 Play Personalities as defined by Stuart Brown, and a challenge to take with you!
Uncustomary.org
6 days ago
6 days ago
Stuck on autopilot? Coasting through your days without experiencing them?
Today we talk about:
- Why we fall into autopilot
- How it robs us of joy
- How to break free
From personal stories of overcoming dissociation to practical tips for adding whimsy and joy to your daily life, this episode will inspire you to take control and live intentionally.
Plus, I share how The Merriment Makers Membership and The Merriment Reset can help you reclaim your connection to joy and create a life you truly love.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Merriment Reset: 30 Days to Joy and Confidence: Start living intentionally today with daily challenges, printables, pep talks, and more! Learn more here.
- The Merriment Makers Membership: Access 1,500+ resources, 90 kindness missions, daily positivity texts, and a vibrant community of joy spreaders! Join us here.
💛 Share your Merriment Moment! What new thing did you notice today? Tag Mary on Instagram @merrimentmaker or join the conversation in the Positive Pulse community.