It's Not That Serious (Even When it Is)

Are We Losing Our Ability to Be Curious?

What if the answer isn't being more right—but becoming more curious? In this episode, we're talking about nuance, compassion, self-awareness, and why understanding yourself might be the key to understanding everyone else.  I also think this episode is one of the rare times where a title phrased as a question could work really well: "Are We Losing Our Ability to Be Curious?" Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/marycatemcdonald/] Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/hd101workshop] For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/90minutecoaching] 4 Session Package [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/4sesioncoachingpackage] 3 Month Coaching [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/3monthpackage] Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter] Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

The Real Reason You're Not Successful Yet

Why do so many of us feel stuck, even when we're trying everything? In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism, chasing quick fixes, trusting yourself, and why success isn't about finding the perfect strategy—it's about learning what works for you and sticking with it long enough to grow. If you've been second-guessing yourself lately, this one's for you. 🎙️✨ Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/marycatemcdonald/] Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/hd101workshop] For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/90minutecoaching] 4 Session Package [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/4sesioncoachingpackage] 3 Month Coaching [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/3monthpackage] Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter] Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

What if Your Soul Wants This Experience?

What if the dream won't leave you alone because you're meant to have the experience? In this episode, I share how returning to acting after years away taught me a powerful lesson about confidence, timing, and trusting what keeps calling you forward. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or afraid to go after something you really want, this episode is for you. Maybe the goal isn't just the destination—maybe your soul wants the journey, too.  Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/marycatemcdonald/] Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/hd101workshop] For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/90minutecoaching] 4 Session Package [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/4sesioncoachingpackage] 3 Month Coaching [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/3monthpackage] Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter] Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

You Need a Fun List

After a heavy season, I realized something: I had forgotten how important it is to have fun. In this episode, I'm sharing the summer fun list Bryce and I put together—from putt-putt and picnics to outdoor movies, bike rides, and all the little adventures we're saying yes to this summer. We also talk about why so many of us get stuck in problem-solving mode, how hard seasons can make us forget what brings us joy, and why creating more fun in your life might be exactly what you need right now. Consider this your permission slip to make your own summer fun list and start prioritizing experiences that make you feel alive. It's not that serious... go have some fun. ☀️ In this episode: *  Why fun matters after a difficult season  *  The summer bucket list Bryce and I created  *  How to reconnect with joy in everyday life  *  Simple ways to create more experiences and memories this summer  *  Why you don't need a big reason to do something that sounds fun  Question for you: What's on your summer fun list? 🌞 Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/marycatemcdonald/] Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/hd101workshop] For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/90minutecoaching] 4 Session Package [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/4sesioncoachingpackage] 3 Month Coaching [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/3monthpackage] Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter] Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!

Stop Inviting Judith to Your Dinner Table: Emotional Boundaries at Work

Stop Inviting Judith to Your Dinner Table: Emotional Boundaries at Work Host and coach Mary McDonald shares lessons from over 10 years in corporate America about handling difficult coworkers, projections, and passive-aggressive dynamics. She recounts being triggered by insecurity and projections early in her career, including a tense performance review, and explains how these experiences strengthened her communication skills and emotional resilience. Using the reticular activating system (RAS), she describes how repeatedly focusing on a frustrating coworker (“Judith”) reinforces negativity and gives that person power over your mental and physical state. McDonald urges listeners to interrupt the cycle by either seeking understanding and having an adult conversation to address issues or choosing to stop replaying the story and talking about it—“uninviting” the person from your dinner table after work. She also recommends visualizing white light to clear and protect your energy before leaving home and before sleep. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 01:02 Corporate Lessons Begin 03:46 Projections and Insecurity 05:54 Performance Review Blowup 08:26 Finding Your Voice 11:02 Reticular Activating System 11:51 Meet Judith the Trigger 15:10 Break the Obsession Loop 18:32 Not at My Table 20:43 Pattern Interrupt for Peace 23:07 White Light Energy Reset 24:47 Wrap Up and Farewell Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram (or the gram as the kids say) @marycatemcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/marycatemcdonald/] Current Workshops: Human Design 101 Workshop [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/hd101workshop] For 1:1 Coaching Options: 60 Minute Session [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/90minutecoaching] 4 Session Package [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/4sesioncoachingpackage] 3 Month Coaching [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/3monthpackage] Sign up For My Weekly Newsletter here: https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter [https://marycatemcdonald.myflodesk.com/weeklynewsletter] Show Support:  If you're enjoying this episode, I would love it if you could please rate, review, and subscribe. If you're extra loving it and know someone who would also enjoy your impeccable taste please give it a share on socials.  Thank you again for joining me on this podcast. I am so grateful you are here!