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From last week’s episode how to calm your busy mind we chat more on the importance of organisation. And how it makes life flow better.Stuff we talked about…Food. Most of us eat 3 times a day, when we are unorganised here it can take up a lot of unnecessary time. Work. Use calendar. Post-its everywhere can be overwhelming.You need processes within the business in order for it to run smoothly with the level of attention to details that you want.Social life and hobbies. Look for an activity that you enjoy and look forward to. Schedule and put it in a calendar.Household. Declutter your space. You don’t need so much stuff around you.Money. Look at it every day (or at least once a week). Because being aware of it helps you feel less overwhelmed by it.Time spent on organizing things is a time well spent. Do what you have to do to make life easier. There’s always space for flexibility and spontaneity. You can always change your calendar.If you have questions, comments or feedback about this episode, se

When you have a busy mind, your whole body feels completely off and everything is disconnected. In this episode, we chat about your busy mind and real life actionable things to slow down a busy mind.Stuff we talked about…Having a purpose in life helps you focus and come back to the heart.Step out of your regular life.We can only calm a busy mind when we realize that our mind is busy. We can only realize that our mind is busy by becoming aware of our singular thoughts.Breathe. The easiest way to become present is the breath. When we’re present, we become aware of the thoughts we’re having.Journal. Get the mess from your mind onto paper. It will make you feel better.Movement. Yoga, pilates or dance. Feel into your body!If you have questions, comments or feedback about this episode, send us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Join our 3-day Core Challenge and get direct access to

Inside our private MerryBody group, we often have Q+As. This week we took the chat here, to the Get Merry Podcast! We asked our members about their biggest struggles, we gave our advice. We chat about lack of motivation, binge eating, the all or nothing attitude when it comes to exercise and so much more! It’s just us having a chat about very common struggles. Stuff we talked about…Lack of motivation is a VERY common human struggle. We often wait for it to float in, but what is missing is that first step of action! Also tune into episode 127: How to stay motivated to exercise and eat healthy.Diet and binge eating.Sleep issues. Rituals, meditation and more.How to deal with overwhelm.Remember, perfection isn’t real. It’s okay if you feel like you’re struggling.We love Q and A’s! If you have questions, message us and let’s figure it out together. Send us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and

In this episode, we chat about the yogic philosophies in a real-world sense. In our opinions, these are the greatest teachings within yoga (yes, more important than the perfect handstand!) and they are extremely useful in our modern lives.Stuff we talked about…“All is exactly as it should be”, which falls under the practice of surrender or Ishvara Pranidhama.When we release the perceived control of our lives, suddenly all that happens around us is happening ‘for us’.Satya is speaking and living your truth. To be truthful and honest to yourself, not just to other people.We’ve been taught not to tell the truth, as in ‘follow the should-be’s’, to be on our best behaviour to always please other people.What is the ego?Santosha translates to contentment. In order to feel content, we need to accept.Yoga is a tool for us to practice acceptance. Acceptance allows us to be who we truly are. When we accept, we’re also surrendering.If this resonated you in any way or if you’ve got anything to add, we’d love to hear from

In this episode, we chat pivots and changing directions, in any area of your life, whether it be in business, career, relationships, location, and dreams.It’s easy to feel like you can’t change direction because you’ve already spent so much time and energy dedicated to building or creating something. Even though it might be something you truly want to do, it’s difficult to turn your back on all the years and the energy you’ve spent working toward that thing.Stuff we talked about…Everything you’ve done in life is leading you to exactly where you’re meant to be.Follow your heart. Follow your bliss. Follow what you truly want to do, not what you think you should be doing.There were pivots that we’ve made in our lives that helped us get to where we are right now. Our latest big pivot is the realization of how strongly we feel about not contributing to any form of diet culture.Sometimes we don’t know what we want, but we know what we don’t want. This is still good! Age as an excuse to not make a change.S

We’re really excited about this episode! We chat Bridgerton, the number 1 most-watched original Netflix series right now.Yes, we watched it and joined in all the fun… along with the 82 million Netflix subscribers. Set in 1813 England, think Gossip Girl and Jane Austin then get ready for beautiful 19th century balls gowns and sexy suits.Oh, warning, there are lots of spoiler alerts in the episode! Also we do touch on some subjects like sex, masturabtion and abortion.Stuff we talked about…It makes you question marriage and why we have it. Back then, marriage was more of a business transaction, not a love match.It is fine for men and women to dress up and impress to get attention. But what is wrong is the societal pressure that comes with it.Sex education, pleasure and masturbation.We chat about abortion as one of the characters is pregnant out of wedlock (a great sin back then). Men experience the pressure of being the breadwinner, supporter and protector.How great the costumes were. Corsets may look great

Welcome to the second episode of the Get Merry Podcast for 2021. A chat inspired by a conversation with an acquaintance who shared her business idea. We felt really excited for her, we shared some advice and she thanked us for being supportive. It got us thinking about supporting others and the ways we can each do that… but also, it made us question why so many of us don’t show support.Sometimes, friends or even family members completely turn a blind eye to what you’re passionately doing or creating, whether it’s a business, a creative project or any project.Stuff we talked about…Why people try and cut you down when you are rising up. Listen to Episode 166: tall poppy syndrome, stop criticising others and start encouraging them!Why it’s important to support your friends or family when they want to do something new or different.If you have a friend in business, why not support them? The best way, purchase their product or service. When a friend or a family member purchases our product, it makes

We’re so excited to bring you the first episode of the Get Merry Podcast for 2021. Are you getting bombarded with new year marketing? We vote it’s not about “new year, new you” kind of thing. It’s not about having to change yourself. Or “better” yourself.The truth is that you’re amazing right here, right now, just as you are.So maybe, the only thing that does need to change is your perspective?Stuff we talked about…Obsession and feeling stuck within diet culture. It’s our job as individuals to become aware of it. Unfollow and unsubscribe to anything that makes you feel like you’re not enough.It’s all about the mindset. No matter what you look like, if you have a self-loathing and toxic mindset, you would not accept your body. Even if you looked like a supermodel.The mindset never changes unless you work on it. The first step is recognizing that you want to make a change.A great new year’s resolution is working on your mindset to accept yourself just as you are.Self-acceptance is the most important practice we

Everyone’s excited to say goodbye to 2020. It has been a huge year and it’s going to be a year that no one will forget. In this episode, we chat about routines and why it might be the to change yours. Stuff we talked about…The magic of switching up your routine and trying something new. You don’t need to change everything in your day. You could just change one thing.One of the easiest ways to step outside your routine is to change your physical location. We recently went to Byron Bay for a few nights, it really re-energised us!Learning and experiencing something new is also good for the brain.Telling ourselves that we don’t have time is a common excuse not to make a change. The truth is we all have the same amount of time, it’s more about priorities. So, tell us what you’re going to change. We’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Join

Last week we rolled out the New MerryBody App, Carla's little baby she's been working on for the past 7 months! There was a whole lot of blood, sweat and tears making this App, and it was 100% worth it!When we began this project there was a clear fork in the road. We had two options, the easier road where we could have launched the app in 8 weeks but it wasn't exactly what we wanted. Then there was the harder road, the unknown road, it would take longer and we'd need to learn new skills. Tune in and find out why the hard road was well worth the extra effort!Stuff we talked about...How Jarrod, our good friend and our Internet God (or Fairy Godfather), guided us in the process of building the new MerryBody App. The magic of guides and mentors. Like Jarrod, Yoda and Dumbledore. How it feels at the end of a big project.Feeling overwhelmed and out of depth is a good thing. The ultimate creator in self-confidence is stepping outside of your comfort zone.We took the harder road because we always strive to

Money is a very important part of our lives. It impacts our health and happiness, that’s why it’s important to talk about this subject. Money is often a taboo subject and it can feel awkward to talk about. So let’s strive (as best we can) to have the awkward conversations… because as we talk about it more, then it no longer feels awkward. As we share stories and lessons, we each become more educated. Now is the time to take a step forward and learn how to be financially independent. In this episode, we’re talking about multiple income streams. Most importantly we literally brainstorm a bazillion ideas for you. And, we hope this episode makes you feel that you are capable of more and everything you want to achieve.Stuff we talked about…This pandemic taught us that nothing is stable and for sure.It’s a smart thing to not put all your eggs in one basket.Think and look at your income streams and where they’re coming from. They don’t need to be massive. You could start really small and grow from there, or sta

Are you a shopaholic? Yes? Maybe you wear it as a badge of honour? But have you ever stopped and questioned what this habit costs you? And we're not just talking about your pocket here!  Stuff we talked about...When you make a purchase you get a dopamine hit. But after that, you feel buyer's remorse.Where you spend money tells us what you value the most in life.Think before buying. If you don't have self-awareness, you'll get sucked in with marketing.Instead of thinking about what you lack, think about what you have.Contentment, acceptance and getting real with yourself can help you get out of the thought pattern that you need more to be more.Acknowledge environmental issues when you shop. Your purchase is making an impact on the environment no matter how big or small it is.Watch out for the next episode as we talk about multiple income streams and how to bring them into your life, not so you can shop more, but to create financial freedom!Any questions or topic ideas, send us an email at carla@theme

Money really is one of our favourite subjects. It was always such a taboo topic for us, but as we got into business we fast realised that we had to get comfortable about the topic.This episode is inspired by a very expensive strawberry tart that Damiano bought on the weekend. It was so pretty and really quite delicious… but the unexpected price tarnished the whole experience.Have you ever had one of those experiences, where you go to the counter and purchase something, they give you the price and the EFTPOS machine and it’s about double or triple what you thought it would be?Then you just tap your card and feel resentful after and you don’t enjoy your strawberry tart (or whatever it was you bought). Yeh, us too.The purpose of this episode is help you feel empowered with your money and not be ashamed to ask for what you want (even if it feels silly). And yeh, we are just talking about a strawberry tart… but this strawberry tart represents a lot. Stuff we talked about…Your money is your money. You get to d

Do you resonate with being creative… or have you forever deemed yourself a non-creative type? Ahhh the word ‘creative’ is such a loaded word. It brings up so much and it also can divide us. But really… the magic of art and creativity is that it unites us. It makes us feel, it connects us to our emotions, it heals us… it reminds us of our humanity.Whether you see yourself as creative or not, tune into this episode. Get inspired to create something from nothing. Get excited to explore, enjoy and celebrate art. PLUS, you’ll get to hear Midnight Express to Rome’s new single, Disintegrate.Stuff we talked about…Art is subjective, so if you got told you sucked at art/music in school… maybe it’s time to let go of that belief.When you have an idea, it’s a choice… take action or ignore it.Music is actual magic. In a world where our minds are getting numbed by social media and Netflix, music (and all art) makes you feel something and invitees you to reflect.The magic of Yoga, another creative expression.&

At the end of recording this podcast episode we had a real moment of ‘why would anyone want to listen to us’ moment. Yes, we still get them. Even though thousands of people tune in every week (what the heck… this still blows our minds, and thank YOU for listening).But this episode, in particular, we kind of just rambled on about our thoughts. What was going on in our lives this. Maybe you’ll get something from it, hopefully, you will! Hahaha.The crazy thing but, after this moment of who are we to think people want to listen to us, we had 2 messages on Instagram from amazing women telling us how much they loved the podcast. So thank YOU. Those messages meant a lot and they might even be the reasons why we hit publish on this episode. This episode is about creating your own space, your own bubble away from the rest of the world. Must say, upon reflection, it comes from a world of privilege, as not everyone can escape their world. We wish we mentioned that on the episode… butahhhh lessons from self-reflecti

In this episode, we chat about the lessons that we’ve learned from our spending and saving habits.Stuff we talked about…Studies show adding more material possessions actually causes unhappiness.World’s happiest people are in small communities. Giving generates happiness.If you feel like you’re struggling with money, step outside the box and think differently about how you can bring it into your life.Look at the patterns of your spending. What can you change that doesn’t impact your life negatively eg. walking to the shops instead of driving. Any questions or topic ideas send us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram account @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you have a relationship with any other human, boundaries are important! We chat about setting boundaries, breaking boundaries and how they really do make life better. Stuff we talked about…The whole idea of boundaries is checking in with yourself, with your decisions, who you spend your time with, what choices you’re making and why you’re making those choices.Keep yourself healthy, happy and peaceful with emotional boundaries.Communication is key when it comes to boundaries. Don’t assume that the other person is on the same page. It’s important in every relationship to have your own passion, have a separate life and then come together, share the magic.Boundaries can be amazing but they can also take some of the mystery and magic from life. It’s ok if you lose balance. You are allowed to change your boundaries.If you’ve got questions, comments, feedback or story, share them with us by sending us an email at carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com&nb

Enjoy this Meditation from our MerryBody Online Studio. Big Love Meditation will guide you into a grateful mind and a love filled heart. 9 minutes that will take you from blah to absolutely ahhh. Find your seat, close the eyes and let’s welcome in a MerryMind. If you loved this meditation, then get access to 100s more classes inside MerryBody Online Studio. Try it for FREE for 7 days! Simply sign up at themerrymakersisters.com/merrybody  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the past, when we knew someone didn’t like us, the usual reaction would be something like… what have I done? There must be something wrong with me and I need to change to make sure they like me.The desire to feel accepted is human nature. But it’s also natural that not everyone will like you.If you’re forever thinking you need to change so others like you more… this episode is for you! If you’re a people pleaser, this episode is for you!Stuff we talked about…The obsession with the external validation of others can come from a lack of self-worth and self-acceptance.Not everyone is going to like you. You’re not going to like everybody either. And, that’s OK!Value and enjoy your time alone.Don’t be afraid to share your opinion/truth because you fear they won’t agree with you and get offended by you.You’re living to your own accord. You’re not living to please others. Listen to Episode 216 on How to stop being a people pleaser.Try not take things personally. It’s ok if you feel you’re not liked.If yo

We were having lunch with our friend, Maddy, and she asked me what are the top 5 lessons that I’ve learned now that I’m 30. Just like Emma’s 30 lessons on her 30th birthday, I thought instead of writing them let’s talk about them!Stuff we talked about…FORGIVENESS… of yourself and others.Holding on to grudges doesn’t bring any goodness. It only hurts yourself, takes up space in your mind.SURRENDER… and trust the process.Always do your best but let go of the attachment to your goals, relationships whatever it is that you so badly want.Ask yourself this question: How much JOY can you bring today.Create the joy. Feel the joy. Be joy.It doesn’t matter what you look like. We have to learn not to put so much value on our external features and learn to see the beauty in everything.Let go of unnecessary expectations of yourself and others.Learn how to breathe properly.Be grateful for this one life that you have.Bring on this new decade! Bring on my 30s!We’d love to hear about your biggest life lessons you have to