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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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Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
This is the audio version of Chapter 10 of my second book, "Merriment Making: A Guide To Getting Back Your Joy". This chapter talks about MAGIC!
This chapter is part of a much greater work that is my second book, Merriment Making: A Guide To Getting Back Your JOY! It's not just a book, it's an entire program. It includes journaling, tapping, exercises, and monthly workshops and calls for each chapter. I am incredibly proud of it.
If you're interested in learning more, I'd love to invite you into the world of Merriment Making.
This Book: Uncustomary.org/Merriment-Making
Merriment Making Membership: Uncustomary.org/Membership
Operation Merriment: Uncustomary.org/OperationMerriment
Coaching: Uncustomary.org/Coaching
Feeling generous? https://linktr.ee/uncustomarylove
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
I found out I have Autism a week before I turned 34. Let's talk about the grieving process, stigma, overwhelm, jargon, creating perspective, gratitude, hope, and radical self-love.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
An excerpt from Chapter 11 of my second book, Merriment Making: A Guide To Getting Back Your Joy!
Find out more at Uncustomary.org/Merriment-Making
First book: Uncustomary.org/Book
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
An update on my brain, discussion of relationship role dynamics, and finishing my second book!
Get the book here: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-making
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
What boxes have you evolved out of, like a hermit crab moving onto a different shell?
In this episode, I talk about some of my boxes and differences between 2012 and 2022 Mary. Plus, I share some (17) of the Happy Habits I've been practicing lately that are showing drastic differences in my mental health. I hope they can help you, too!
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Here's why my membership group is better and different than others and why that might appeal to you!!
Get your FREE 3 week trial and lock in your $19 price now.
Uncustomary.org/Membership
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Recently, my boyfriend asked me if I should change the sticky note affirmation in my bathroom from "I am A Merriment Maker" to "I am The Merriment Maker" or "I am the First Merriment Maker" and I'm here to tell you why I never will.
Let's make the Merriment Making Movement a massive one!
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Let's talk about the difference between cognitive dissonance and being actively curious. There's a difference between exploring two seemingly opposing ideas and living inauthentically!
Learn more about balance at my Libra Season Gathering: Uncustomary.org/LibraMoon
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
You have to look at any step self-improvement as if you're taking an elective course. Go hard, learn, and do the homework.
Here are 5 tips on how to do this after I've studied self-love for a decade!
If you want to get some pre-made self-love curriculums, check out Uncustomary.org/Membership
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Magic Vs. Science Workshop From Merriment Makers
- 6 things that make something science
- research doesn't need to be just numbers
- hypothetical example of using the scientific method with a subject and the law of attraction
- how to apply the scientific method to achieving any goal
- Arthur C. Clarke's 3 laws
- technology indistinguishable from magic
- magic as a shift in perspective
- nature as supernature vs. supernatural
- your personal center of alignment is actually always askew
Join the Merriment Makers at Uncustomary.org/Membership