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Over the past month we had a little break, now we're back! OH YEAH! This episode we talk about living in alignment with your heart and how it feels for us when we do or don't work/live in alignment. We talked about: moving house and making changes to your life. the magic of change. fear... Emma specifically spoke about her relationship fears. how we can beat fear. what it means to live in alignment. how it feels to live in alignment. how we live in alignment, we use lots of real life examples, including some not very nice moments last week. We talk about amazing Lisa Messenger and how events ROCK. Plus lots more... just listen... you know you want to! As always, get in touch if you have any comments or questions! WE LOVE to hear from you! P.s we're doing a podcast a day for the next 30 days... OMG.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"He had been out running and collapsed on the side of the road. No one knew what had happened and they thought he had been hit by a car so they didn't want to touch him. A woman, named Valerie was driving by and noticed the commotion around a lifeless body. She jumped out of her car in the middle of traffic and started giving CPR. When she initially started, people shouted at her to stop as she could be causing more damage, but she said she knew he needed serious help. He was lying on the ground with his eyes wide open and had no pulse, so she immediately started CPR. She performed CPR for 5 mins on her own..." This excerpt is from our guest's cousin, recapping the first cardiac arrest Rhys experienced at age 26.  We'd heard bits and pieces of Rhys' journey during Yoga Teacher Training (this is how we met) but after sitting down with Rhys for just over 2 hours, hearing his story being told so openly and all at once was... and that's where we get stuck. There are so many words to describe Rhys' story. When you

10 weeks have passed since I started Yoga Teacher Training with Essence of Living here on the Gold Coast, that means I'm done! Certified yogi: tick ;)  I seriously can't believe how fast 10 weekends went. That's 20 days. 200 hours. Boom. Going into the training I knew I would learn a heap of stuff. I mean I was about to spend 10 weeks in yoga land... how could I not learn some cool stuff? BUT I wasn't prepared for the epicness of the learnings and the changes that I went through. From the get go, I had this knowing that I was supposed to do my yoga training... it wasn't a matter of if, it was just a matter of when. So to be able to finally go on this adventure was a freaking blessing in itself, and thank you to Michelle, founder of Essence of Living for having the belief in me and for making this happen. But let's get into the good stuff... you're here because you wanna know the surprising things I learnt BUT let's quickly cover the unsurprising stuff I learnt... (all kind of duh moments)... epic yoga techni

Jonny Yang, the acupuncturist, traditional Chinese practitioner... actually just an amazing guy. He shared a heap of magic on this episode. The thing we like the most is that all the stuff he shares comes with a bunch of action steps. Action steps to help your anxiety and so much more.  The main reason we wanted to chat about Anxiety was because Jonny helped me (Emma) with my anxiety.  Which came about from my break up. I'd never ever really truly suffered from anxiety, not like this anyway. The up all night, can not sleep for a week level (seriously, sucked so bad). I felt so disconnected from myself. I literally felt like I had a different human living inside me and she was not shutting up. She was just going on and on and on.  I used an old addiction to try help me. Exercise.  One day I did an hour of super hard pilates, walked for 8 kms and then walked for another 8 kms. The next day I did more pilates and the BOOM my foot spasmed and felt like it was burning from this inside out.   Maybe...  too much exe

If you're a keen #GetMerry listener (we love you) you probably already listened to episode 100. It was epic. Can you believe it... 100! Woah, crazy! Also, if you haven't listened you should listen, after or before this biz and life reflection ramble. Take your pick.  The year so far. The good, bad and probably the right word would be sad.  It was really fun doing a podcast just us two. Who really knows what we talked about, but we're pretty sure it's something like the below (probably, maybe?!). We (think we) talk about stuff like... What went awesome during the first half of 2017. What didn't. Our goal to keep everything really real on our social media, how we're well and truly over the fake crap. The new way we're operating our biz, surrendering. Devotion, it's our new thing. Plan to do everything we do with this in mind.  The break up comes up a-bloody-gain, Emma cries some. Other stuff, can't remember!  Send us or tag us in a pic of you listening to #GetMerry. Because FUN!  Always merrymaking, Emma + Ca

We had this idea for our episode 100. Actually, it wasn't our idea... heaps of other people have done this. We wanted to get someone else to interview us. It would be a huge celebration of goodness to mark this epic 100 number. Did you catch the title? Shame and shadows. Yeh, it's full of goodness but not what we expected and probably not what you expect either (now you have to listen, yeh?). We asked our amazing, beautiful, red headed, potty mouthed friend AKA Karly Nimmo AKA the sexual dancing goddess (this will make sense if you listen and yes Karly, we are officially keeping you accountable) to do the interview. If you know Karly you know she doesn't do stuff inside the box so when we gave creative control we quickly realised anything was possible. And please note. This episode contains swear words.  So Karly rocks up to our house. We catch up (saaah fun), talk about our Merry apartment picnic happening later this same day (best kinda love fest), sit on the couch with our microphones ready and Karly throw

The Gold Coast is such a cool place. Most of you know we grew up in Canberra (we love Canberra) it's sahhhh different to the Gold Coast. You might think of Gold Coast, and automatically think of Surfers Paradise and partying hard. But there's so much more! And there's this polar opposite thing going on. Like with vibes, attitudes, people etc. It's interesting to observe. Like there's one side where everything seems so materialistic and fake, and then the other side with this realness, connection, yoga, spirit, holistic healthy vibe thing.  Another cool thing about the GC is the abundance of crazy cool events and workshops.  Emma met Kyle Laz aka the Chocolate Wizard aka the magical herb man at his botanical boutique high tea (like fo-realz, how could I not go to that?!).  "Herbal medicine is where you find the balance of ART and SCIENCE. It is the beginning of a path, one of learning and sharing, To alleviate suffering, the fundamental intention. Encircled in MAGIC and MYSTICAL processes." Kyle Laz We're supe

Are you a confident person? Do you believe in yourself? Do you love yourself, your whole self? Whether the answer is yes, no or sometimes or I dunno?! We know you're going to get some gold from this podcast episode. Right now, we are both the most confident we've ever been and we're keen to keep this going and growing for the rest of our lives. So, let's talk, how to get more confident!  Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.― Lao Tzu Here's the stuff we talk about... What is confidence? What does it mean to be a confident person?  We share our personal stories. How Emma went from 'the shy' kid to becoming pretty darn confident in herself (hell yeah). How self-doubt, fear and a negative mind ruled for many years (and how it still comes and goes).  How Carla was pretty much born confident, how school bullies impacted her negatively. How her conf

Today we chat with the beautiful Rachel Jansen, ex-journalist, health coach and podcaster. We go real deep into social media, ESPECIALLY Instagram and how it's affecting teens and women... and how we're personally affected by it too.  Can't wait for you all to tune in! It's a topic we all need to be aware of so we can make sure we don't fall down that comparison trap (you know the one!).  Here's the stuff we talk about... Balancing motherhood and career. Psychological impacts of Instagram on teenagers. How Rachel is managing social media use for her kids. Why Rachel isn't allowing social media use (yet) and limits screen time for her kids. How social media can be carefully curated (so yeah... don't compare... ok?!). Links to Rachel Jansen Rachel's website Take a listen to the episode and share with anyone who might need some action steps to step away from the social media monster (or atleast clean up their feed so it's full of positivity and good vibes!).  Remember you can subscribe to the Get Merry podcast

During episode 96 we go into detail about our relationship with exercise. From a super young age, to now and everything in between. And let us tell you... there is EVERYTHING in between.  Here's the stuff we talk about... How our exercise obsession began. How exercise was always a chore for us and now it isn't. Why we stopped exercising for a year (because we hated it) and how we got back into it. The difference between exercising from a place of fear and negativity to a place of love and positivity. You can this too!  Why the most important part of exercise is JOY. Merrymaker mantra of the week: exercise with love and honour your body.  SERIOUSLY. As soon as you starting exercising with love as your intention... watch your whole life transform.  Take a listen to the episode and share with anyone who needs this <3 <3  Remember you can subscribe to the Get Merry podcast on your podcast app. Here are the links to iTunes and Stitcher for Androids. That way you stay up to date with all the episodes! YAY! 

Today we chat with the AMAZZZZZING John Wayne Parr. 10 times world champion of Muay Thai. He's had 128 fights, 96 wins and 45 knockouts. But there's so much more to this epic human than just fighting. His journey is full of inspiration. A true tale of having a purpose from a super young age and not stopping, never giving up until you reach that dream. Tune in and get ready for epic lessons to flow your way.  Here's the stuff we talk about... John Wayne Parr's personal journey.  How to focus on following your true calling. The culture and spiritual stuff within Muay Thai. Creating a legacy. Pre-fight training and nutrition. Women in fighting. How John Wayne Parr met his wife (love a good love story! :D). Merrymaker mantra of the week: don't let go of your dreams. No matter what it is you want to do, don't let go, just keep going. Whether it be painting, dancing, cooking, Muay Thai... just keep at it!  Links to John Wayne Parr Boonchu Gym John Wayne Parr will be fighting on 4 August 2017, if you're keen to ch

Today we chat with our epic friend and awesome Naturopath Jules Galloway! We cover the main topic of Adrenal Fatigue but it's us so you know we're gonna go on tangents and you know we're gonna have a heap of fun!  Can't wait for you all to tune in! It's a goody! We say the 'F' word by the way. So cover your ears! Here's the stuff we talk about... What is Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms and stages of Adrenal Fatigue What to do about it if you think you have Adrenal Fatigue Lots of fun stories... hehe!  Merrymaker mantra of the week: do one thing at a time, mindfully. How good! It's not about making a bazillion changes at once! You just need to pick one thing to focus on and DO THAT! Yew! Join the 14 day challenge!  If you're keen to join our Get Merry Challenge fun, we're ready to welcome you in! It's 14 days of meal plans, brand new recipes, shopping lists, tips and expert masterclasses. If you need some kick up butt motivation or want to start your healthy eating journey, then this is for you! Grab your spot here

Today we chat with the amazing Judes Yang, she's our yoga instructor (one of them, anyway hehe) plus the founder of Sahaja Yoga Mats! We have the best ever conversation about everything: yoga, balancing life, darkness, depression, connection, family, friends, community, yoga, yoga, yoga! So much goodness inside 55 minutes!  We're pretty sure after listening you'll also want to run (or walk) to a yoga class. :D Merrymaker mantra of the week: you are not alone, you are very much loved.  And that is why you need to listen to this episode... SERIOUSLY. You are loved, you are not alone. We are all Merrymakers, together <3 yaaaaaay! Join the 14 day challenge! Judes is doing a 'Meditation and Yoga' masterclass! If you're keen to join our Get Merry Challenge fun, we're ready to welcome you in! It's 14 days of meal plans, brand new recipes, shopping lists, tips and expert masterclasses, and yes, Judes is back to talk you through meditation and yoga (she is blissful as). If you need some kick up butt motivation or w

Today we chat with the amazing Wellsome Jema Lee and we ask her ALL the questions on why and how to cleanse your liver. It's bloody interesting and ridiculously important. The best thing is that all the action steps Jema gives are super dooper easy.  This is the stuff we talk about: How the liver works. Why we need to cleanse the liver. The symptoms of an unhealthy liver. How to cleanse your liver (super dooper easy steps). Merrymaker mantra of the week: every day I am balanced, cleansed and in harmony with my body.  Oh that sounds nice... do the liver cleansing steps and you'll totally feel this yah! Join the 14 day challenge! Jema is doing a 'How to Make Your Skin Glow' masterclass! If you're keen to join our Get Merry Challenge fun, we're ready to welcome you in! It's 14 days of meal plans, brand new recipes, shopping lists, tips and expert masterclasses, and yes, Jema is back to talk all things glowing skin from the inside out. If you need some kick up butt motivation or want to start your healthy eatin

Binge eating is something we've both experienced so we thought it was a good idea to talk about why the heck we do it and the steps we've taken to overcome this weird addiction/thing we do. Let's also just say that it comes back! Carla did it on the weekend! What the... yes, true story!  This is the stuff we talk about: Our personal binge eating stories. Why we think we binge eat. The steps we've taken to overcome binge eating. Merrymaker mantra of the week: become aware of what you're eating and how it makes you feel... make small changes to make you feel better. Not gonna lie, it's a wishy washy mantra! We reckon it's best if you tune into the episode to get the entire feel and the stories that match! Join the 14 day challenge! If you're keen to join our Get Merry Challenge fun, we're ready to welcome you in! It's 14 days of meal plans, brand new recipes, shopping lists, tips and expert masterclasses. If you need some kick up butt motivation or want to start your healthy eating journey, then this is for y

This week we interview the amazing Michelle Cassidy! She is the founder of Essence of Living (our yoga/pilates studio which is kind of our second home!). We think you're gonna love it! This is the stuff we talk about: The pursuit of happiness and how to change that to lasting contentedness. The magic of yoga and pilates. How to be mindful every day. How to bring more balance into your life. Sister bonds and why they're amazing.  Merrymaker mantra of the week: are you acting in fear of love? Oh the question to always come back to.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We first met/saw Bronnie Ware when we attended the Hay House Writers' workshop in 2016. We instantly fell in love with her real-ness and humor... oh and her EPIC story (which you'll have to tune into to hear!).  We have no doubt that when you listen to this interview that you'll feel a calmness come over you, because that's what Bronnie does to the world. She makes you feel like everything is ok and that everything is happening just as it should be.  During the interview Bronnie Ware shares words of wisdom that made us go "AHA!" and "holey sh1t... yes!" We loved every minute and we know you will too! This is the stuff we talk about: The top 5 regrets of the dying (not just the regrets but the story of how Bronnie Ware published her best-selling book (titled the same :D))... over 1 million people have read this book and they're making a movie! We hear Chris Hemsworth is up for the love interest! UM OMG YES! Read it! Surrendering to the flow of life. Giving and receiving. Allowing space in your life. The impor

You know we always say we love each and every #GetMerry podcast episode but this one was ah-freaking-mazing. We LOVE LOVE LOVE Therese Kerr. This is why we love our new format of podcasting. YAY for live IRL podcasting.  Chatting to these amazing people, feeling the energy, the passion, the eye contact, the hugging after, etc etc. It wins! It makes podcasting oh so fun and meaningful. We're so grateful for each and every guest. We feel so excited to share them out to you, each and every week (except when we are busy or we forget, ooooopsie!). This is the stuff we talk about: Chemicals in skin care and the health damages they do to us. How Therese Kerr started The Divine Company. We chatted about all the amazing Divine products. This was super interesting as there was a heap of science behind it all. Therese knows a lot!  The importance of family. Conscious shift happening around the world. Especially with young women. How we can detox from chemicals. How to get them out of the system! And more! Merrymaker

This is definitely an explicit interview, swear words = tick! This week we chat to not one but two of our awesome, new Gold Coast friends! We've sparked quite the friendship through LOTS of good food, dancing, laughter and connection (hence the title of this episode!).  They're both EPIC-AS-GOOD humans who have so much knowledge and inspo to share with the world.  During this episode live angel card readings kind of take us on a journey of topics... but it all comes back to self-connection and truly embracing who you are.  It's an hour full of good convo and serious amounts of fun/laughter... we know you're gonna love it!  This is the stuff we talk about: Acceptance... of everything. Self-connection: why it's so important and how to practice more of it. Being honest with yourself and others. Unpacking your baggage and letting go of that sh1t. Yoga and why it's the ultimate practice to get to know yourself. Relationships and how to create meaningful ones.  Merrymaker mantra of the week: Embrace your own au

This week we chat to Nate Hamon, who is an epic Personal Trainer (been doing it for 17 years) as well as the founder of Fitness Training Academy. Carla is currently studying for her Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness with Nate which is a lotta fun (which means we'll be sharing some fun workouts here on the bloggity blog soon!). It's an hour full of good convo we know you're gonna love!  This is the stuff we talk about: Body image from the male perspective (listen to THIS episode if you want our personal stories). Why people fail at their fitness goals and how NOT to do this. Other ways to motivate you to exercise besides always trying to hit PBs.  Comparison and how it sucks. WE talked in more detail about this topic in THIS episode.   Actual beauty, the inside stuff is what really matters.  Merrymaker mantra of the week: Don't train to get a better body. Train to be a better body. We talked a lot about exercise since Nate is a PT and we love love LOVE this mantra! It was so interesting to hear Nate talk ab