Life in the Faust Lane

Goodbye & a big THANK YOU to all of my lovely listeners. May we all be living more peaceful, inclusive & loving lives towards each other and mostly importantly towards ourselves! Cheerio mates, see you in the next project! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join special guest Amanda Minyard and I as we chat about what it's been like living in our female flesh suits for over 30 years. From tiny girls to full grown women, it's been a WILD RIDE! & we're here for it! Won't you join us? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Here's an oldie from 2020 of Jared (my brother) and I reminiscing about some of our “fun” childhood memories! Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Let's talk about the subtle yet life-changing art of CHILLING OUT. If you're like me, anxiety runs in the background at almost all times. It's up to us to learn the right tools to help us remain chill in any situation that life throws at us! Join me and let's chillax TOGETHER! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Revamping my 2021 episode of “Difficult Relationships” to hopefully get my message across a little clearer. The truth is, we're all difficult, simply because we are HUMAN. Can we learn to start accepting each other exactly as we are, tend to our sides of the street and above all, STOP JUDGING ONE ANOTHER? Well…can we?! Only time will tell for the human race but as for me, I'm going to give it my best shot! Won't you join me? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

My partner and spouse Jon Atkins joins todays episode as we wrap up this DATING 2022 series! We discuss some lessons we've learned along the way being in an “open marriage”, and we answer the often asked question: “are you guys crazy?” We sure hope not. Xoxo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

In todays episode I focus on the collective guilt, shame and hardships of our times and how this guilt can be traced back many many generations. Most of our shame isn't even ours!! Our mother & father wounds are very real and often weigh us down with unnecessary pain. Let's talk more and learn how to recognize these patterns so that we can live happy and free lives! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

The DATING saga continues as I'm joined by a special guest and personal friend Jill Saginario. We dive deeper into the topics of online dating, the highly sought after “spark”, dating in your twenties vs your thirties, f*ck-boyz, self-love and much much more! Don't miss this one folks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Justine Hughes joins the podcast today in part 2 of my series “DATING.” We chat about the importance of mental health awareness within the dating world, attachment styles, how dating can open up and reveal our deepest wounds and much much more! You won't want to miss this one folks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

In todays episode I get the ball rolling on my new series, DATING! Many special guests will be joining me in upcoming episodes of this series to discuss the ups and downs of dating, the horrors of online dating, dating as a married couple, unicorns and much much more! Stay tuned babes because I'm just getting you lubed up with this episode! XO --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

In todays episode I talk about the importance of showing up in this world as our TRUEST and most authentically unique selves. Let's drop our masks together and start a new way of living that honors who we are as well as allowing others to express who they are. WHOA! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Who couldn't use a little more peace in their day to day life? Join me as I discuss my current/recent discoveries towards creating this peace and be a part of the movement towards MORE PEACE, MORE PRESENCE & MORE LOVE. Yum. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Motherhood is a lot of things. Throw in a global pandemic along with decades of toxic messages/expectations and I think it's safe to say that motherhood is anything but EASY. As always I believe that together we can figure this out and make lasting changes for these future generations. Let's chat about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Certified life coach Amanda Smith joins me in todays episode to discuss the many priceless benefits of hiring a life coach. We each share our own experiences with personal coaching along with some VERY EXCITING upcoming news for our listeners! Don't miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Imagine a world where all women viewed each other as magical co-creators, helpers, guides, beauty-makers and life-givers (just to name a few). I mean can't women just be…FUCKING AMAZING? This is where the global SISTERHOOD comes in. Once jealousy and insecurities are dealt with in a healthy way, women can join forces to lift each other up, empower each other to live their dreams and most importantly, LOVE ONE ANOTHER…easy right?! Join me, let's talk about.

Join me in part 2 of this series on JEALOUSY. Jon and I talk about the many different ways we have experienced jealousy in our relationship and what we've done to keep it from destroying us! Just like all of our emotions, jealousy has its rightful place in our human experience. Once we learn to understand our jealousy and what it comes around to to teach us, we can start to live in more harmony! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Depression has a place in this world, but it doesn't ever have to run the show! Let's talk about how to better manage our lives so that we stay in better control of our experience and how we show up in this world. **Depression also reminds us to really soak in and appreciate those brighter days on our calendars. This is the natural yin/yang of life! Here's to more learning & growing together! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Here's a quick and easy way to practice shifting your focus into the PRESENT MOMENT. Getting in tune with our 5 senses helps to bring us back to ourselves, gain new control of our thoughts and ultimately tune us in to our power as the magical human beings we are! Boom baby! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me as I dive into the uncomfortable topic of JEALOUSY. Jealousy can come in many forms and can be present in nearly all of our relationships, not just our lovers. How can we honor this “not-so-good” feeling emotion and is there a way for jealousy to serve us? Let's chat about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Is there a place in our culture/cultures for feminine anger/rage? I think not. But can there be? Can non-violent rage perhaps have a message for us?! I think so. Listen in, & have yourself whatever type of holidays you want to have! Xo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Let's talk about those heavy little things we all carry around known as RESENTMENTS! It can feel like a heavy sack of rocks on our backs that weigh us down emotionally and eventually, physically and mentally. Let's learn to drop the rocks together so that we can make more space in our lives for love and forgiveness! We're getting lighter over here in the Faust lane, won't you join?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join Jon Atkins and myself as we carry on the saga of our own personal journey into our sexualities as a partnered couple (& why we call ourselves that), what we're doing to keep the fires alive and much much more! This one's useful for just about ANYONE, but coupled up peeps might definitely want to take a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Feeling a bit “backed up?” Like you crave this thing called love but seem to always push it away? Or perhaps if we're honest, perhaps most of us don't even have a clear definition of what LOVE really means. Well, don't you worry, I've got some verbal fiber for you to consume so we can start clearing out our heart spaces, TOGETHER!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me as I dive into the newest developments of my own personal sexual awakening, what's happening in my relationships with my body, with my lovers and with the world at large! Muahahahahhahaha, here's to better sex for us all, BUT above that, MORE & MORE LOVE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Anxiety has 2 flip sides of the coin (as does everything in life!) We can either deplete ourselves by constantly worrying about, well, ANYTHING & EVERYTHING!!…or, we can settle into those excited & EAGER sensations of “what's next?!” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

This is a good one y'all

Melissa Louise of “The Pleasure Studio” joins me today as we talk about the importance of receiving pleasure in our lives, discovering our own personal erotic blueprints, foreplay, kink & so much more! You won't want to miss this juicy episode!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Integrity. It's taken me a long time to figure out what the word means and to recognize that it's exactly what my life has been missing! Involving “all parties” in my decision making instead of just myself? Who would have thought?! Won't you join me?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me and my very special guest Kyle Field of the band “Little Wings” as we discuss music, mental health, flaming mythical creatures….and much more! You won't want to miss this episode & if you haven't listened to Kyles music yet, can you go ahead and get your life together?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me as I discuss my personal journey towards SEXUAL AWAKENING. It's exciting, it's scary, & I may even be labeled a SLUT (which wouldn't be the first time!) But if you know me by now, I'm moving ONWARD & UPWARD on this quest towards more freedom and understanding of our precious sexualities. Since we rely on sex for the survival of our species, won't you join my vagina and I in, THE FAUST LANE?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join special guest Anthony Householder along with Jonathan Atkins and myself as we dive into what it's like being male and female in 2021 (from our perspectives, of course!) My question: what can we all be doing more of to bring about more peace & unity amongst the sexes? It does not matter what gender or, lack of gender, you identify with…our world needs UNITY! Buckle up, you're in THE FAUST LANE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

This episode is dedicated to my first niece Marley Mae & to all the future generations of ladies and gentledudes. May we all know that our voices, feelings and opinions matter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Self acceptance and the acceptance of “all that is” are musts if we are going to survive as a species (not to be dramatic, but…!) Absolute acceptance is the place we must arrive at in order to move forward with change and progress. Please join me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

What business do 2 westernized white women have discussing yoga? WE DON'T KNOW! But what I do know is that our intentions are good. Join me and my special guest Justine Hughes as we discuss the many benefits we have both received from this beautiful art/lifestyle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Whatever gender role you associate with more (or equal parts of each) can't we all be learning new and HELPFUL ways of diving deeper into our “roles.” For me, I'm diving deeper into my “Queenly” feminine while supporting my male partner on his quest for more divine & “Kingly” masculinity, key word, divine. IT'S FUN! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join myself and guest Ellen Kilcup as we dive into the topic of PEOPLE PLEASING! Ellen has been a “recovering PP'er” for many years as I'm just entering the land of PP recovery! May we all be speaking our truths while honoring the truths of others! Onward & Upward! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join Jon and I as we join forces again to give an update on our sexual growth as a married couple. We're taking baby steps so that we can have the sex life WE ALL DESERVE! Sex is a beautiful & natural part of life! Let's normalize talking about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

In today's episode I dive into the topic of self harming. Something I myself have denied for almost 20 years due to SHAME (my least favorite “buddy”) The more we talk about life's difficulties, the faster we can heal…as always, TOGETHER! Cheers my friends to less bandaids and more well-being! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

It's tough being a human and I believe with baby steps we can get through anything life throws at us. Let's get out of our own heads and into our hearts! (WARNING: a roll of tin foil was indeed harmed in the making of this episode!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me with my very special guest Amanda Minyard as we talk about TOUGH LOVE. Amanda, a certified life coach, helps me dive into the difficulties and ultimate benefits of dishing out that tough love, not only to others but to ourselves! You won't want to miss this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Tired of being labeled “crazy” during that week before your menstrual cycle? Do you feel like you were properly educated and prepared for this “gift” known as our menstrual cycle or were you sort of just thrown into a bloody world that you still find yourself confused about most months? Well, that's where I come in! Let's chat about it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Do you know those personality types who can magically turn any and all situations to be about THEM? Then they use their skills to manipulate people/life to their benefit? Because I SURE DO! But what's to be done about it? Send them all to a deserted island? Until then, let's examine our own roles and how we can learn to accept and live amongst these “types.” Won't you join me on my quest for more unity, dammit!? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

How are you training your brain? Hopefully it's not on the fast train to INSANITYLAND. “Life in the Faust Lane” is headed towards SANELAND. Won't you join me? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

What happened to last weeks episode? What the heck is happening in general? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Part 2, It's on!…the battle of the sexes! & by battle I mean RESOLVE!! May we all work together to find/create more harmony amongst men and women of our modern times. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Ok ok ok, calm down! I have a cold and I blame my husband! But, also...are men really from Mars and women from Venus? There's disharmony amongst the sexes now more than ever and we simply MUST be talking about it! Whether you're straight, gay, trans, the battle of the sexes needs to find some cultural balance. So here's my part 1 rant that will be followed by less ranting and hopefully more solutions in the upcoming episodes of this series. Let's UNITE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

It's my hope that this episode is wrapping up my season of overwhelm… Fingers crossed! Here's an update on how I've been simultaneously handling my overwhelm/horrifically failing at handling my overwhelm! Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas out there teaching our kids a NEW WAY!

Join me as I dive into my personal word of 2021, overwhelm! I am especially focusing on parenting, motherhood specifically and what the effects of this worldwide pandemic has had on us. Let's talk about what we can be doing as a culture to help mamas and families out and make sure we all stay SANE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join me as I dive into the topic of DRUGS. What do you take to soften life's pointy edges? You're probably consuming some form of a “drug” right now! Tune in to get my personal info and share your drug/drugs of choice with me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support

Join myself and very special guest Michelle Hatchford as we dive into the unfortunately popular topics of RACISM & WHITE PRIVILEGE in our modern times. You are simply fooling yourself and everyone else if you believe these issues are not a very important part of our current suffering as a species. Let's talk about it, and let's all do better! & for us whiteys out there, let's do a whole lotta LISTENING!!

Today I, (Mary) dive into the topic of “daddy issues” and how they have shaped me into the cis white female that I am today. And don't think you're getting off Scott-free mom! I throw in some mommy issues as well! Of course coming from a place of love and with a hope for deep healing not only for myself but for anyone and everyone. Truly, thank you all for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mary-faust/support