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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
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Our first Merriment Maker interview is Lux ATL, who you might know as a stripper, pole dancer, or facilitator of retreats with women. Which she IS! And she, like you, is full of multitudes!
In this episode we discuss where she feels her hierarchy of creativity lies, how she makes time for embodying joy with a baby, and what it's been like to travel all over the world getting intimate with hundreds of women.
We also get into self-sabotage, the sacrifices you'll make when you decide to be edgy/silly/fun/or whatever you are as well as the opportunities that open up for you, the disempowerment of many natural female experiences, and being visionaries.
Watch the video version on YouTube! Youtube.com/MaryEngland
Find out what item both brings Lux happiness AND spreads joy to others, plus whether she's team Troll or Furby!
The best way to stay in touch with Lux is through her newsletter: https://drluxatl.com/newsletter/
Don't miss the very last of her retreats here: https://drluxatl.com/retreats/
And follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lux_atl/
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
We found the Care Bears relatable as children with their can do and loving attitude. There's no reason we can't still do that and BE the Care Bears in our own way today!
Uncustomary.org/MerrimentMakers
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
Saturday Oct 14, 2023
So today I’m going to share with you:
- How to question things
- Why your brain doesn’t want you to change
- How to create new neural pathways with new habits
8 Tips For Setting Yourself Up For Success When Starting A New Habit (Theory)
13 Tips For Starting A New Habit (Tangibility)
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
We hear the term "Good News" a lot these days. So what exactly IS it?!
Here is my take on what good news is, including 4 ways to make more of it.
Plus 13 bonus good news activities.
Here are some Instagram accounts to follow if you want more good news!
MerrimentMaker
TanksGoodNews
GoodNewsNetwork
GlobalPositiveNews
Upworthy
SomeGoodNews
GoodNews_Movement
GoodNewsFeeds
OpenlyGayAliens
OpenlyGayAnimals
BrightSideOfIG
GoodNewsDog
TodayShow
YesMagazine_
YourPositiveNews
The_Happy_Broadcast
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
I feel more like me than I have in 10 years!!! My prices are going up on December 1st.
https://Uncustomary.org/Merriment-Makers
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
If you're feeling deeply unhappy, that might just be the calm before the HAPPY storm!! 🎮 Are you ready to take action in The Happiness Game?
🕹️ In this episode, Mary discusses what it's like to be the least happiest version of yourself and the transformation that can occur when you identify which archetype you are in terms of playing the happiness game. 🪀 She also provides a recent example where she almost fell into the pattern of playing against herself in the happiness game (AKA self-sabotaging) in a very vulnerable moment.
Uncustomary Copyright 2023
*All information in this video is intended for General information purposes only. By watching this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this video is by your own personal choice. By watching this video you agree that you do not hold Uncustomary™ or Mary England directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third-party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this video.
FREE RESOURCES ⤵️
Become your own Passion Project! Take the Passion Party MASTERCLASS here: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🫶 JOIN MY COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpstartjoy
☎️ MERRIMENT HOTLINE: https://uncustomary.org/uncustomary-inspirational-hotline/
📧 NEWSLETTER: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🌈 Join The MERRIMENT MAKERS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers/
📱Get GOOD NEWS TEXTS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-texts/
💌 Get HAPPY MAIL:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-mail-newsletter/
🎴 MERRIMENT MISSIONS DECK:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-missions-deck/
🎬 Subscribe and never miss and episode:
https://youtube.com/maryengland
🛍️ More private coaching, courses, and live programs HERE: https://uncustomary.org
Follow on Instagram:
@ MerrimentMaker
Thank you 🙏 so much for listening!
You have to Feel good to Do good! 💛 I love you!
#positivepsychology #happinesshabits #happyhabits #happinesscoach
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
An unstructured podcast with life updates!
Uncustomary Copyright 2023
*All information in this video is intended for General information purposes only. By watching this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this video is by your own personal choice. By watching this video you agree that you do not hold Uncustomary™ or Mary England directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third-party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this video.
FREE RESOURCES ⤵️
Become your own Passion Project! Take the Passion Party MASTERCLASS here: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🫶 JOIN MY COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpstartjoy
☎️ MERRIMENT HOTLINE: https://uncustomary.org/uncustomary-inspirational-hotline/
📧 NEWSLETTER: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🌈 Join The MERRIMENT MAKERS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers/
📱Get GOOD NEWS TEXTS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-texts/
💌 Get HAPPY MAIL:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-mail-newsletter/
🎴 MERRIMENT MISSIONS DECK:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-missions-deck/
🎬 Subscribe and never miss and episode:
https://youtube.com/maryengland
🛍️ More private coaching, courses, and live programs HERE: https://uncustomary.org
Follow on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/merrimentmaker
🤑 Tip Me:
https://streamelements.com/maryengland/tip
Thank you 🙏 so much for watching my #MerrimentMonday video!
You have to Feel good to Do good! 💛 I love you!
#positivepsychology #happinesshabits #happyhabits #happinesscoach #goodnews
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Let's explore what 🧠🧠🧠 Positive Psychology REALLY is plus:
💗 how to feel aligned when affirmations feel like lies
💗 when to blow the whistle on things
💗 what reframing negative situations looks like
💗 how to put your money where your mouth is, stop sh** talking
💗 why knowing what you don't want doesn't mean anything unless you know what you DO want
💗 if you can have a political opinion and still be an activist if you practice positive psychology
Uncustomary Copyright 2023
*All information in this video is intended for General information purposes only. By watching this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this video is by your own personal choice. By watching this video you agree that you do not hold Uncustomary™ or Mary England directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third-party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this video.
FREE RESOURCES ⤵️
🤩 30 Days Of Happiness Challenge: https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-happiness/
🫶 JOIN MY COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpstartjoy
☎️ MERRIMENT HOTLINE: https://uncustomary.org/uncustomary-inspirational-hotline/
📧 NEWSLETTER: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🌈 Join The MERRIMENT MAKERS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers/
📱Get GOOD NEWS TEXTS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-texts/
📣 30 PEP TALKS TO HYPE UP YOUR HEART
https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-pep-talks-to-hype-up-your-heart/
💌 Get HAPPY MAIL:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-mail-newsletter/
🎴 MERRIMENT MISSIONS DECK:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-missions-deck/
🎬 Subscribe and never miss and episode:
https://youtube.com/maryengland
🛍️ More private coaching, courses, and live programs HERE: https://uncustomary.org
Follow on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/merrimentmaker
🤑 Tip Me:
https://streamelements.com/maryengland/tip
Thank you 🙏 so much for watching my #MerrimentMonday video!
You have to Feel good to Do good! 💛 I love you!
#positivepsychology #happinesshabits #happyhabits #happinesscoach #goodnews
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In this interview with Wendi McLendon-Covey, we discuss:
💗 comedy
💗 Reno 911
💗 her relationship with her husband, Greg
💗 her morning routine
💗 how her relationship like with joy has changed as she's gotten older
💗 how she identifies herself first (a comedian, wife, improv artist, actress???)
💗 whether she keeps any types of creativity to herself
💗 how she creates with her positive attitude
💗 how her parents didn't support her when she first started comedy/Reno
💗 Pippi Longstocking
💗 what the next phase of joy-making/spreading looks like for her
Follow Wendi on Instagram at @ wendimclendoncovey
Check her out in upcoming and newer productions like 'Elemental', 'Beautiful, Florida', 'Big City Greens', 'Sick Girl', 'St. Denis Medical', and 'Bad Romance'.
Plus, there's old goodies like Bridesmaids, The Goldbergs, Blended, and my favorite forever: Reno 911.
PS- After I released the teaser a week ago, the amount of people who came up to me or sent me a DM to let me know that Clemi was their favorite character was astounding. I believe it. She was always my favorite. And that’s a tall order when you have such a talented cast.
Thank you again, Wendi.
Uncustomary Copyright 2023
*All information in this video is intended for General information purposes only. By watching this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this video is by your own personal choice. By watching this video you agree that you do not hold Uncustomary™ or Mary England directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third-party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this video.
FREE RESOURCES ⤵️
🤩 30 Days Of Happiness Challenge: https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-happiness/
🫶 JOIN MY COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpstartjoy
☎️ MERRIMENT HOTLINE: https://uncustomary.org/uncustomary-inspirational-hotline/
📧 NEWSLETTER: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🌈 Join The MERRIMENT MAKERS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers/
📱Get GOOD NEWS TEXTS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-texts/
📣 30 PEP TALKS TO HYPE UP YOUR HEART
https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-pep-talks-to-hype-up-your-heart/
💌 Get HAPPY MAIL:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-mail-newsletter/
🎴 MERRIMENT MISSIONS DECK:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-missions-deck/
🎬 Subscribe and never miss and episode:
https://youtube.com/maryengland
🛍️ More private coaching, courses, and live programs HERE: https://uncustomary.org
Follow on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/merrimentmaker
🤑 Tip Me:
https://streamelements.com/maryengland/tip
Thank you 🙏 so much for watching my #MerrimentMonday video!
You have to Feel good to Do good! 💛 I love you!
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Happiness is subjective, but you can still plan for it!
In this episode of Merriment Mondays, 😀 Mary shares how you can be proactive about planning for your joy!
Uncustomary Copyright 2023
*All information in this video is intended for General information purposes only. By watching this you agree that all your decisions based on and application of the information contained in this video is by your own personal choice. By watching this video you agree that you do not hold Uncustomary™ or Mary England directly or indirectly liable for any claim or third-party claim, death, injury, or personal/physical damage as a result of the use, interpretation, or application of the information contained in this video.
FREE RESOURCES ⤵️
🤩 30 Days Of Happiness Challenge: https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-happiness/
🫶 JOIN MY COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jumpstartjoy
☎️ MERRIMENT HOTLINE: https://uncustomary.org/uncustomary-inspirational-hotline/
📧 NEWSLETTER: https://uncustomary.org/merriment-newsletter/
🌈 Join The MERRIMENT MAKERS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-makers/
📱Get GOOD NEWS TEXTS:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-texts/
📣 30 PEP TALKS TO HYPE UP YOUR HEART
https://uncustomary.org/30-days-of-pep-talks-to-hype-up-your-heart/
💌 Get HAPPY MAIL:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-mail-newsletter/
🎴 MERRIMENT MISSIONS DECK:
https://uncustomary.org/merriment-missions-deck/
🎬 Subscribe and never miss and episode:
https://youtube.com/maryengland
🛍️ More private coaching, courses, and live programs HERE: https://uncustomary.org
Follow on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/merrimentmaker
🤑 Tip Me:
https://streamelements.com/maryengland/tip
Thank you 🙏 so much for watching my #MerrimentMonday video!
You have to Feel good to Do good! 💛 I love you!
#positivepsychology #happinesshabits #happyhabits #happinesscoach