Join me, life coach Leslie Crudup Villagarcia and my ever inquisitive co-host, Meka, as we examine personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, making self help content more accessible and relatable. What is intersectionality? According to Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, who coined the term in 1989, "Intersectionality is a metaphor for understanding the ways that multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and create obstacles that often are not und ...
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Dr. Mary Ann V. Mercer helps you transform the quality of your life. And…helps you create the life you desire. Time for you to create your best life ever! When you face a problem, solutions don’t always come easy! When you can’t find solutions to your problems or effective ways to improve and change your life...I can guide & help you. Don’t worry: Change Won’t Take Forever! In my podcast, I give you solution-focused, ultra-effective tools to create the life you desire. You will learn practic ...
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E56: More Strategies To Become a Resilient & Hardy Person
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Welcome to Episode 56: Learn More Strategies to Become a Resilient Person I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you ma…
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E55 - Overcoming Grief & Loss: My guest, Nick Gaylord of "Our Dead Dads"
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Welcome to Positive Life Answers! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical…
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Here's a previously unpublished footnote to keep y'all warm while Meka is away being a genius! This was originally attached to Chapter 8: Girl Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis. In this footnote, Meka explains the difference between Toxic Positivity and having an overall positive mindset. Toxic Positivity is incredibly harmful, yet so heavily presen…
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content warning: eating disorders, spiritual abuse, suicidal ideation, cult mentality This is the story of why Meka had to stop watching to documentary part way through. Let this be another cautionary tale for anyone who still turns to Robbins and people like him for 'guidance' or puts self-help gurus on a pedestal. Send us a Text Message. linktr.e…
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SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: Dr. Mary's Interview on 'Wild Woman Reborn' with Kristen Bilodeau After listening to this clip, please click on the link below to hear the full episode of this amazing conversation with Kristen Bilodeau. You definitely with benefit from this episode. See you there now... Wild Woman Reborn on Apple Podcasts Optimism and Resi…
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This is a story about Leslie's first Success Resources experience (2018), which was also her first and only live Tony Robbins experience. Like, seriously, she had to make herself a Bingo card for day 2 just to stay engaged. Have a listen! A screenshot of the Bingo card in question Also, Mike Winnet gets a mention here, so definitely check out his v…
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SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE: Dr. Mary's Interview on "Meaning & Moxie After 50" with Leslie Maloney
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Please join me today on the show called, "Meaning & Moxie After 50" with Leslie Maloney. I am interviewed by Leslie for Meaning & Moxie and that episode is called, "Dr. Mary Mercer's Guide to Resilience after 50" Click the link below to take you directly to the podcast to listen to right now. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253090/15179070-dr-mary-merc…
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Chapter 10: Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru | Yeah, no kidding, bruh.
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Tony Robbins has been upheld as the number 1 personal development guru of our time. BUT is he doing more harm than good? And should someone with such power in the self help world be held to a higher standard of ethics? In this chapter, we’ve changed things up a little bit and sunk our teeth into a documentary, Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru, rath…
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E54: Ways To Become a More Resilient Person
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Welcome to Episode 54: Ways to Become a More Resilient Person I am your podcast host & expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes i…
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E53: Get Over Your Fear of Making Changes in Your Life
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Hello everyone! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. Let’s creat…
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All about our podcasting journey so far!
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So, we've been producing Thriving Between the Lines for a little while now so, we figured it's about time we do a little roundup of our experience thus far. When we set out to create a podcast examining personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, we weren't exactly sure what we were signing up for. We just knew that the topic …
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Footnote Ch9: How becoming a parent changed what Leslie worries about.
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This is a little story about the sorts of things that used to give Leslie anxiety and how that all changed once she became a mum. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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This is a little story about a piece of art Meka once made as an illustration of his worry and anxiety. Have you ever tried to shove your worries into a box? Then perhaps you can relate. Click below to see the image in question: Meka's worry box Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coa…
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Chapter 9: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie | ...or not?
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As an openly depressed/anxious life coach, I am very sceptical about any form of media that claims to offer a 'cure' for worry. So, naturally, there was no way this book was not going to be tossed under our microscope. We're going wayyyy back in time and diving into a self-help classic, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie! Can a…
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Greetings Everyone: Please join me today on She's Brave podcast with Kristina Driscoll. Today's episode is called, Optimistic Minds: From Labels to Leadership with Dr. Mary Ann Mercer Here is the description: Get ready to ignite your inner flame and conquer obstacles with optimism? Don't miss our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible jour…
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Footnote Ch8: Leslie does the controversial parenting tag!
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In this footnote, Meka asks Leslie a set of questions that started trending back in the mid-2010s. This topic came up in the full episode on Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis during a chat about the ethics around adoption. Full question list: 1. Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? 2. Babywearing? 3. Circumcision? 4. Adoption? 5. Baby piercing? 6. Breast m…
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Episode 52: Creating Optimism in The Workplace with Dr. Michael Mercer
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Episode 52: Creating Optimism In The Workplace Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. Welcome to Episode 52: Creating Optimism in The Workplace with Dr. Michael Mercer In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the qu…
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Chapter 8: Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis | Ummmm, are you relatable or #relatable?
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In this episode, we dive into the 2018 New York Times Bestseller 'Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. Rachel Hollis built her brand on a platform of being super 'relatable'.....until it stopped working for her. Join us as we examine some key themes in this book through the lens of intersectionality. Some of our questions: - What is the differen…
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Episode 51: Your Unproductive Stories that Hold You Back
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Episode 51: Your Unproductive Stories that Hold You Back Hello! Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast. I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. Welcome to Episode 51: Your Unproductive Stories that Hold You Back In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform th…
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Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes…
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Footnote Ch7: When Leslie's psychological safety was undermined by a B.S student survey
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This is a story about the time Leslie was pushed into a mental health crisis that led to her transitioning into a new career. Let this be a lesson to any managers or supervisors out there-- psychological safety is important! Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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This footnote is about Meka's ongoing quest to find space in this world for some quiet while it's being so bloody loud. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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Chapter 7: Indistractable, by Nir Eyal | The author of 'Hooked' teaches us how to avoid distraction? Hmm...
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When the author or "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" then sells us the solution to our constant distraction, it's natural to be a little suspicious. Nir Eyal has been tremendously influential in the business/tech world for his insights into how companies can design services and products that will keep consumers wanting more, more, MORE!…
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Footnote Ch6: Meka and Tash on why we shouldn't link weight to habits.
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In this footnote, Meka and Tash dive into the dangers of linking weight gain with habits, based on their own personal experiences having gained and lost significant amounts of weight. Criticism, toxic praise, Eating disorders, healthcare discrimination, financial guilt associated with taking care of oneself...these things are just the tip of the ic…
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Footnote Ch6: Leslie and Tash on the benefits vs drawbacks of embodying the habits of a community.
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Leslie reflects on how becoming a parkour instructor helped solidify good habits while reflecting with Tash on signs that a group has become culty or restrictive. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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E49: Make Your Everyday Habits More Productive
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I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. Let’s create your best life…
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E48: Key Daily Practice that Instantly Improves Your Life
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I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. Let’s create your best life…
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Chapter 6: Atomic Habits, by James Clear | A review with guest Tash Corbin!
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We were thrilled to be joined by the business and marketing superstar Tash Corbin for this very special episode about one of the most influential personal development books of our time, Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Tash is a superhero in the world of consent-based marketing and facilitates a thriving online community of women and non-binary entre…
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E47: Habits & Daily Routines that Help Support Your Goals & Life Purpose
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I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. Let’s create your best life…
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Diving Deep into Leslie's Personal Development Book Club!
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I think we're calling this one... a special insert? We decided it was time to talk more in depth about the origins of The Vanguard Book Club for Personal Development: Why it's been going strong for nearly 3 years, what inspired its genesis, and who we do and DON'T want to make welcome into the space 😜. Remember, we're all about intersectionality! 🏳…
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What happens when your 'cheese' is a basic need rather than one of those nice-to-have goals? Meka is onto it! Have a listen to hear what he has to say. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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Footnote Ch5: Leslie's PMDD keeps moving her cheese!
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What happens when the one who keeps moving your cheese is your own body?? Here's a little story about Leslie's most frustrating chronic condition, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!…
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E46: 60" Tips to Feel More Upbeat & Optimistic - Part 2
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Hello this is Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast. I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to hel…
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Chapter 5: Who Moved My Cheese? | The 'who' actually does matter.
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What can a story about a pair of mice and a couple of miniature people teach us about adapting to change? Quite a bit, actually. However, when that story is used by people in power to wield control over others, should we really look to it for inspiration? Who Moved My Cheese, by Dr Spencer Johnson was published in the late '90s and has been upheld …
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This is a brief chat between Rudi and Meka, two gender non-conforming folks who know what it's like to push through the fear of living outside of gender norms. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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Footnote Ch4: Meka on 'trashing men' and examples of positive masculinity
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As a trans man, Meka has had to fight hard for his place as a man. So how does he feel when people trash men as a whole around him? In this footnote, we chat about Meka's most influential models of manhood as well as some men we see as examples of positive masculinity. Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and boo…
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E45: 60" Tips to Feel More Upbeat & Optimistic - Part 1
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Greetings Everyone! I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast. I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast…
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Footnote Ch4: Disappointing White Men (is something Leslie does without even trying!)
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This is a story about how easily Leslie has disappointed some white men on dates simply by not being 'the kind of Black woman' they're looking for. Maybe she's just not the right 'temperature' on the David Deida scale? ::shrug:: Also in this footnote: the kind of thing that happens to Leslie in the presence of super attractive Black men Send us a T…
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E44: Optimism Month & Actions You to Take
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Welcome to E44: Optimism Month & Actions You to Take I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life yo…
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Chapter 4: The Way of the Superior Man, by David Deida | with guest Rudi Landmann!
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What does it really take to be a 'superior man'? What are the actual societal impacts of expressions like 'the masculine' and 'the feminine' and the idea of 'sexual polarity'? Do these ideas leave any space for the existence of gender non-conforming folks? Oh! And did you know that the way to tame a woman who is acting up is to lick her neck?? Yeah…
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Footnote Ch3: How Meka's relationship with a straight man is solidified by words of affirmation
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This is a story about one way in which Meka's wonderful partner, a straight, cisgender man, supported him through his gender transition. Prepare to say 'awwwwww'! Send us a Text Message. linktr.ee/leslievcoaching - Get in touch with us and book a free intro. Life Coaching consult!Par Leslie V. Coaching
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E43: Your Discouraging Beliefs
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I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. Welcome to E42: Discouraging Beliefs In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you desire. The go…
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Footnote Ch3: Why Photography is one of Leslie's love languages, especially as an activist
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In this footnote, Leslie tells a story about how her life-long love of photography led to her passion for capturing the raw authenticity of human rights activists through close-up candid portraiture. Follow Leslie on instagram @leslievcoaching to get notified when her activism-specific insta goes live. Also mentioned in this story - Leslie's Black …
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E42: Identifying Obstacles to Achieving your Vision & Goals
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I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. Welcome to Episode 42: Identifying Obstacles to Achieving your Vision & Goals In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…he…
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Chapter 3: The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman | Maybe add 'therapy' to that list!
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The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts has sold over 5 million copies and has been published in over 38 languages. But, what is the underlying message of the book? Why is this book actually for, and which marginalised communities may be negatively impacted by its message? And why do so many people try to put its ideas into practice wit…
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E41: Manifest Your Vision for Your Life & Make it Reality
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Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast! I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Welcome to Episode 41: Manifest Your Vision for Your Life & Make it Reality I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…hel…
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What is a mum to do when her 5-year-old takes it upon herself to bag up her precious memories so she can get started on the process of growing up? In this footnote, Jennifer chats with us about the day her budding minimalist claimed her own identity with the help of a big bag of stuff! Don't forget to listen to Chapter 2: The Life-Changing Magic of…
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E40 - Turning On Your Vision for Your Life
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Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ Podcast! I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. Episode 40: Turning on Your Vision for Your Life I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life. And…help you create the life you d…
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Footnote Ch2: Leslie's 2007 travel podcast went to data heaven, so why is she hanging onto her dead hard drive??
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This is the brief story of my unpublished travel podcast. I had recorded a bunch of stories about my travels through the Arabian Peninsula and Southeast Asia. So, where did they all go? They went to data heaven courtesy of a flood at my house in Vietnam. Have a listen to find out what I learned from the whole ordeal. Send us a Text Message. linktr.…
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Footnote Ch2: When Jennifer bought 2nd hand shoes for $750 and kept them for way too long!
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In this footnote, Jennifer generously shares the story of buying a pretty sexy pair of shoes that she couldn't afford. She tells us why she bought them, why she hung onto them despite not having anywhere to wear them, and what she learned from the experience! These are the shoes in question. To be fair, they do look pretty damn awesome! https://i.p…
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