

The Mary Marantz Show
Mary Marantz
How do I overcome the FEAR that it's too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith?
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you're in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you'll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You'll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You're here and you have scars. You're here and you have dirt in your story. You're here and you're afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we're going, it won't be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you're in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you'll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You'll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You're here and you have scars. You're here and you have dirt in your story. You're here and you're afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we're going, it won't be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
Episodes
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Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 6min
The Enneagram Journey: How to Take Off the Mask and Live Your Truest Self with Ian Cron
Do you find yourself stuck in the same ruts, repeating the same cycles over and over again? Maybe you are unsure why you continue certain patterns or behaviors. If you want help figuring out who you are and why you do the things you do, then this eye-opening episode is a must listen! In this episode, Mary is joined by bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and the host of the popular podcast, Typology - Ian Morgan Cron. Using the wisdom of the Enneagram to help take you further along into who you really are, Mary and Ian dig into Ian's book, The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery. As a master teacher of the Enneagram, Ian brings transparency, humor, and depth of insight to this episode! Today, Ian shares his unique, practical, and comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God. After listening you will: Begin to see the world through other people's eyes - understanding how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do; Be equipped to identify the messages that protected you when you were little, but no longer serve you as an adult; Walk away with a powerful knowledge of how our personalities are influenced by our motivations; and, Hold a deeper understanding of yourself and who you were before the world told you who you were supposed to be. If you are ready to learn about the lenses that distort, motivations that drive, and the journey back to the authentic you -- make sure you tune into this deep, eye-opening episode! Follow Ian at https://www.instagram.com/ianmorgancron/ Snag his book https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190

Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 13min
Rooted > Striving: How to Stop Spinning Over the Pressure to Find Purpose with Shari Rigby
Do you relate your purpose to whatever title you hold - whether it be mom, wife, assistant, employee? The 'find your purpose' narrative is one we hear all the time, but there tends to be confusion that follows this statement. If you've ever wondered how to root down in an unchanging purpose, then this episode is a must-listen! In this episode, Mary talks with star of the blockbuster movie Overcomer, speaker and author of the brand new book Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God's Plan -Shari Rigby! In her new book Shari teaches readers how to overcome the pressures of 'finding purpose' in the world and provides insight on how to get clarity by aligning with God's plan. Shari brings wisdom and kindness to this episode as she dispels the myth that your purpose is found in your title, dives deeply with Mary about this idea of what it looks like to grow like the lilies rather than spinning and toiling, and how to grow on the holy ground in which you are planted! Shari is a powerhouse of words and after listening you will know exactly where to find your purpose, how to identify your spiritual giftings, and understand the importance of having friends who speak Truth into you. If you are ready to grow in your purpose, right where you are planted- make sure you tune in to this life-giving episode! Check out Shari on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sharirigby/

Jun 9, 2020 • 38min
Your Hidden Superpower: How Kindness Makes You Unstoppable with Adrienne Bankert
What if something as simple as kindness could actually be a superpower? If you are in the middle of a life reset, find yourself embarking on a new chapter in your life, or wondering how to be truly fulfilled then this episode is here to challenge your perception of kindness and argue that something as simple as kindness could actually be the answer that you are looking for. In this episode, Mary hosts Emmy Award-winning ABC News journalist, Good Morning America correspondent, and author- Adrienne Bankert. Adrienne's brand new book, Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone, is based on her belief that kindness isn't merely about getting along with people and being nice - it's a game changer in business, the door opener to fulfillment, and the key to authenticity and confidence. In today's episode, Mary and Adrienne dive into this idea of kindness as a superpower that is universally understood in every culture no matter our age, ethnicity, or background; How Adrienne has leaned into kindness throughout her life and career; and, Ways to practically put kindness into practice everyday. After listening, you will feel the power of kindness as a force to reconnect you with your authentic self, learn how to make kindness a habit in your own life, and recognize the joy, fulfillment, and inspiration that comes from helping others. If you are ready to be a difference maker in the lives of those around you, while unlocking a superpower within you, then make sure to tune into today's perspective-shifting episode. Follow Adrienne at https://www.instagram.com/abontv/?hl=en Snag a copy of her book https://www.amazon.com/Your-Hidden-Superpower-Kindness-Unbeatable/dp/1400218144

May 19, 2020 • 1h 4min
All Things Reconsidered: How Rethinking 'Why' Helps Us Know 'What' We Believe with Knox McCoy
Have you ever wondered what it would look like to really examine what you think you know about yourself and your beliefs? To not just rely on the rhetoric you've always recited to yourself, but to look more deeply into why you think what you think and why you believe what you believe. If you are up for the challenge, this episode is for you! In today's episode, Mary talks with popular podcast host and author of The Wondering Years and brand new book, All Things Reconsidered: How Rethinking What We Know Helps Us Know What We Believe, Knox McCoy. In All Things Reconsidered, Knox offers readers a unique blend of humor, Bible stories, pop culture references, and personal experiences that show how asking tough questions and approaching life with a willingness to reconsider ideas can allow us to grow in our faith. In this episode, Mary and Knox dig deep into this idea of what it looks like to reconsider - specifically, reconsider things we've held to be true about ourselves, our ambition, our goals, and what drives us. Mary and Knox also address bigger questions around reconsideration of faith and why we believe what we do. After listening, you will be ignited to Think about your own convictions that you hold to be true; Examine your foundations and how they have evolved, changed entirely, or stayed the same; and, Explore this process of reconsideration and how it can lead you to a deeper understanding of your beliefs. It is a deep, thought-provoking, and a hilarious conversation! If you are ready to laugh, to get your fill of pop culture references, and to dig deep into this idea of reconsideration- make sure you tune into this intriguing episode! Follow Knox here! https://www.instagram.com/knoxmccoy/?hl=en Snag his book here: https://www.amazon.com/All-Things-Reconsidered-Rethinking-Believe-ebook/dp/B081MZKFDN

May 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
Laughing Through The Ugly Cry: Experience Joy Even Through Pain with Dawn Barton
Do you feel like you are missing out on the joy in life? Perhaps you are battling a serious illness or struggling in a strained relationship — or maybe everything is great, but you recognize you're not fully embracing the blessings surrounding you. Whether you are barely hanging on or just need an extra boost in life, this episode is here to show you how to find unstoppable, unshakable joy in the midst of even the hardest stories. In this episode, Mary talks with author Dawn Barton as the two dig into Dawn's brand new book - Laughing Through the Ugly Cry… And Finding Unstoppable Joy. Even though pain is an emotion with which she is all too familiar, Dawn is known for her humor and perspective even in the midst of the most unfathomable circumstances. In this episode, Dawn opens up about the adversity and heartbreak she's experienced, how those circumstances have enabled her to know God in a more profound way, and her mindset of faith not making things easy, but rather making things possible. After listening, you will: Be encouraged to face adversity with humor and faith, To mindfully seek joy no matter how bleak the circumstances may appear, and To use the heartbreak you face to know God and experience joy in a more vibrant way. If you are ready to laugh through the ugly cry, make sure to tune into this powerful episode. Follow Dawn here! https://www.instagram.com/dawnrbarton/?hl=en Snag her book here! http://dawnbarton.com/

May 12, 2020 • 41min
Purpose > Perfect: Why Meaning is More Important Than Success with Caitlin Crosby
Do you ever feel less-than? Maybe these feelings are in relation to your work, worth, body, or the life you're building. If you have ever grappled with these insecurities, this episode is here to bring you incredible hope that you don't have to have it all together to "quality" for your life's calling. In today's episode, Mary talks with actress, speaker, singer-songwriter, and founder/CEO of The Giving Keys - a jewelry company with the mission to help its employees transition out of homelessness - Caitlin Crosby. Mary and Caitlin dive deep into Caitlin's brand new book You are the Key: Turning Imperfections into Purpose, where it is through humor and warmth that Caitlin shares her hard fought journey to believe her own imperfections have led her to her greatest purpose. In this episode, Caitlin opens up about her own secret "flaw" that rocked her sense of self-worth for the better part of two decades, Her private battle to believe our scars are not sources of shame but proof of courage and prompts toward purpose, and How her passion for people led to the founding of The Giving Keys. After listening you will find your own free pass to embrace your flaws and reframe your imperfections not as limitations but as signposts toward your greatest purpose. If you are ready to walk boldly and turn your imperfections into purpose, make sure you tune into this powerful episode! Follow Caitlin here! https://www.instagram.com/caitlincrosby/?hl=en Snag her book here! https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Key-Turning-Imperfections/dp/0310357977

May 7, 2020 • 1h 4min
Relentless: Finding God Even When He Feels (Radio) Silent with Michele Cushatt
How do you hold onto faith when faith itself seems lost? Does the presence of pain cause you to question the presence of God? If you have ever wrestled these questions, this emotional and powerful episode is here to remind you of the truth that even in your hardest days, you are not alone. In today's episode, Mary talks with author, podcast host, and three time cancer survivor - Michele Cushatt - as the two dig deep into Michele's book, Relentless: The Unshakable Presence of a God who Never Leaves. With her signature storytelling and biblical insight, Michele's third book is a message born of deep personal struggle and the transformational discovery that God is indeed with us. In this episode, Michelle and Mary speak vulnerably about what happens when it feels like God goes radio silent in the midst of illness, pain, and struggle - those moments where we want to be able to hear Him the loudest, but it feels like we can't hear Him at all. They discuss: Other ways that He might be speaking to us - ways that we might not automatically see; The raw realities of sitting in wounds while searching for healing; and, Most importantly, the idea that you are never alone. After listening, you will be invited to: Search for Divine presence in your own everyday story; Be comforted in knowing that even though you may not have seen the last of hard days, that you are never alone; and, Reminded of the extraordinary theme woven throughout Scripture that God is with us. For the truth-seekers, those drowning in impossible questions, and those who find themselves swallowed up by darkness, this is a must-listen episode. Follow Michele here! https://www.instagram.com/michelecushatt/?hl=en Find her book here! https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unshakeable-Presence-Never-Leaves/dp/0310352991

May 5, 2020 • 48min
Let's Get Real: How to Resist the Pressure to Blend In with Natasha Bure
Do you find yourself seeking approval from things around you? Things like social media and words of affirmation? If you long to break down this facade of perfection and show up each day as the real and honest you, you are in for a treat with this extra fun, extra special episode! In today's episode, Mary chats with Natasha Bure- the daughter of Candace Cameron Bure- as the two dive deep into Natasha's book Let's Get Real: Living life as an open and honest you and her upcoming movie Home Sweet Home. From singer, model, actor, and now author, Natasha provides a real, honest conversation that doesn't hold back. In this episode, Mary and Natasha dig into topics that we find ourselves beginning to struggle with in our teens and twenties, but then carry over into our later years as well. Topics such as: How hard it can be to find a group of friends that are truly there for you - who celebrate your successes, but still show up when life gets hard; How to set yourself up for success through mental preparation and practical application; The importance of your identity and self-worth being rooted in the Lord; and, The power of redefining the stereotypical way we address and think about our failures. After listening, you will be: Excited to embrace Natasha's view of 'simply be honest, simply be real, no matter what you face' in your own life, Encouraged to begin seeking your identity in God alone, and Empowered to identify and utilize the gifts that God has given you. Natasha is doing incredible things, but she is the most down to earth person you will ever meet. If you are ready to confidently be the real you, make sure you tune in to today's episode! Check out Natasha here! https://www.instagram.com/natashabure/?hl=en Snag her book! https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Be-Real-Living-honest/dp/0310760933

Apr 30, 2020 • 1h 39min
Understanding Each Other: How the 9 Enneagram Types Respond Differently to Crisis with Beth McCord
How are you responding to the current pandemic? Do you know how to reach out to others with love, empathy, and understanding during this unprecedented time? If you've ever wondered why each of us respond to the same situation in very different ways - specifically our response in times of crisis - this episode is here to answer all of your questions. In this episode, Mary is joined by Your Enneagram Coach and author, Beth McCord. Known for leading the industry in simplifying the deep truths of the Enneagram from a Biblical perspective, Beth's passion is to make the Enneagram accessible to all so that you can experience the transformation you long for. After listening, you will: Become familiar with the 9 types of the Enneagram; specifically in relation to how each types responds to the current crisis and quarantine, Be equipped to love both those with whom you are quarantined and those from whom you are separated in a way that will best resonate with their enneagram type, and most importantly; Understand how to have empathy and understanding for each other knowing that we are all going to respond to these uncertain times in different ways. If you are ready to understand yourself and others on a deeper level, make sure to tune into this amazing episode! Check out Beth here! https://www.instagram.com/yourenneagramcoach/?hl=en

Apr 28, 2020 • 1h 20min
The Fight to Flourish: How the Struggle Makes Us Stronger with Jennie Lusko
Does 'flourishing' in life seem impossible right now? A word that would only be used to describe someone else? Whether life is throwing you curveballs leaving you overwhelmed, or you find yourself walking through your most challenging days, this episode is here to uplift and encourage you that a vibrant life is in fact within reach. In this episode, Mary hosts author of the brand-new book The Fight to Flourish- Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life the You Were Born to Live, Jennie Lusko. Through her raw account, Jennie draws on her experiences after the loss of her five-year-old daughter, Lenya, to show that the ingredients for a fresh and thriving life are right in front of us. After listening, you will Discover that flourishing is not an impossible destination but a divine revelation of where you are living right now, Find relief from the weight of life's overwhelming circumstances by resting in the realization that God is fighting for you, and Redefine struggles of life - not as a barrier to thriving - but, an invitation into your most vibrant days. If you are ready to trust God's plan for your journey, bring your faith back to life, and flourish even in the midst of your fight - make sure to tune into this latest episode. Connect with Jennie here! https://www.instagram.com/jennielusko/?hl=en Find her book here! https://jennielusko.com/pre-order-bundle


