Marbie's Kitchen

Self discovery is a gift that can help you thrive in every area of life and in this episode, I sit with Stacy to discuss the ways it can help in relationships. From treating yourself with kindness & compassion to learning how to meet with yourself, she was dropping all the gems! Grab a drink and join us at the kitchen table.

On this episode of Tables & Tales I sat down with Suli to discuss self discovery and how it helps you thrive in relationships, how meaningful relationships change you and what makes a healthy relationship work. The Self Discovery journal is available at https://www.lovemarbie.com/collections/all

I often think of self discovery as the gift that keeps on giving in many areas of our lives from our relationships, to our careers and even to the ways we care for ourselves. The more knowledge we have about who we are and what we need, the better equipped we are to thrive.  Within this episode, I explore what self discovery is, practices & processes to help with self discovery & the ways in which it can serve us. I also explore some of the life events that have triggered my quest for learning more about who I am.  I'm excited to share more about this subject over the coming weeks as it relates to different areas of life with some amazing guests. Love, Marbie

It's been a long time so let's catch-up on where I've been, what I've been learning and all I'm looking forward to this year. I'm so excited to be back sharing with you on life lessons and the human experience.  In this episode I explore my current approach to overthinking, letting go of mindsets that don't serve me anymore and my hopes for the year ahead. I hope you're able to take something from this that can serve you well. Love, Marbie

Want to learn about excellence embodies? Then Amin is your girl. Sitting down to speak with her years ago was incredibly insightful and enjoyable so I'm sharing a snippet of our conversation which you can find more of on the original episode (aired 6th Feb 2019). Here we discuss being able to explore multiple versions of yourself, why excellence matters & dying empty. Enjoy!

During this episode I explore what it looks like to be an active participant in creating the life you desire. Sometimes when we think about the good things that we desire out of life, there is often this message that comes along with it that is focused on patience and that can sometimes be misconstrued into becoming docile. I think we misunderstand what that patience is supposed to look like and what it really means in the healthiest possible form…because resting confidently in the knowing that certain things are for you is different from crossing your arms and waiting. So grab a drink and a notebook as we unpack some of what taking responsibility for the life we want looks like.

Years ago I spoke to Tiyana Robinson about Dreaming Bigger and in this excerpt, we discussed the stories we tell ourselves and how they hinder our progress and acceptance of our worth sometimes.

It's been a while but your girl is back with musings to share with you! In this episode, I'll be unpacking the life changing lessons from the previous year and a few updates; did someone say new apartment?! Grab a cup of tea and tune in as I explore what clarity looks like for me, creating legacy and choosing happiness. 

Ever asked yourself if you're happy? Doing this requires an incredible amount of bravery but even more courage is required to truly move towards the things that make us happy.  During this episode, I explore some of the reasons we end up feeling unhappy, the consequences that come with our pursuit of happiness and why we should go ahead and choose it anyway.  As my friend Ani says, we must understand the consequences and still choose happiness with our chest!

If like me, you're intentionally moving towards the kind of woman you'd like to be, then grab a drink, put your headphones on and press play as we explore some of the key lessons learnt so far on the journey. From learning to set boundaries, to releasing shame and even building sisterhood, in celebration of Women's History Month, I share some of what I've learnt and I'm still learning as I evolve into my dream woman. 

As it's been a while, in order to catch up with you all, I decided to share lessons, realisations & truths from 2020. Some of these were painful to learn but I'm sure they'll resonate with you in some way. Grab a drink and dive in!

After a lengthy break, I'm back behind the mic to share my musings with you on a range of topics! From self-development, to grief, identity and so much more, we'll be covering it here fortnightly.

Guess who's back? Well yes me, but also a number of other guests with amazing wisdom packed into one episode! I'm beyond excited to have teamed up with some listeners, friends and loved ones to hear what they learned from 2019 and I know there's something in there that will prove useful to you as we are getting into the swing of the new year.  We talk about difficult conversations, red flags, discipline and also being patient with yourself. Grab a tea or coffee, your headphones and join in for an amazing episode!

Anyone who has done something new they've dreamt of for a long time will know it's no easy feat! But the best part is, there will always be valuable lessons you learn along the way. I've taken some time out to share what I discovered whilst putting on my first event for Marbie's Kitchen. From tips around sharing your vision, to affirmations you might need along the way - there's so much to glean! Grab some headphones and tune in!

Struggling with feeling overextended? Wondering where the time goes or how the year flies by without you achieving your goals? It may not be that you lack willingness or motivation, but perhaps that you're lacking the right structure, systems and routines that can help you with your end goal! On this episode, we're diving into why structure is important and how it can help you to gain freedom from a whole heap of things! We explore the difference between structures, systems & routines and how you can begin to implement them in different ways.  Ready to work on being more efficient and knocking those goals out of the park? Then press play!

Guess what? Marbie's Kitchen's first live event is here! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I'm super excited to invite you over for a great meal, amazing conversations, guest speakers and a few more surprises in store. It's on the 12th of October 2019 and slots are limited in order for me to keep it intimate so make sure you get your tickets ASAP! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marbies-kitchen-supperclub-make-room-tickets-69646379195

Ever struggled with creating & maintaining healthy boundaries for yourself? Well that's often rooted in perspectives we have around what boundaries actually are and our self-worth. During this episode, I'll be exploring this, mindshifts we can adopt, as well as healthy ways to implement the boundaries we create.  Grab a snack, tune in and enjoy!

Guess what? You guys had so many questions around friendship that we had to answer them on a separate episode. So if you've got yourself in a bit of a situation with your BFF's, or just want to glean some insight from other peoples' dilemmas, then grab those headphones and dive in! We explore ways to actually move on from a friendship that has ended, the effect trauma can have on friendships & best practices for communication.

Ever gotten to December and felt like you haven't come anywhere near your goals? Well that's what I refer to as December anxiety! And checking in halfway through the year is a great way to avoid this so that's what we're doing on this episode. I'm sharing some of the tips & mindsets that can help to maximise what's left of the year. I share on some of the obstacles we encounter & how to navigate them, ways to review and assess what's happened so far as well as how to take action & move towards what we actually want.   Tune in and let's work towards ending the year with a bang!

In the second part of the episode with Faith Cole, we continue to explore friendship; we look at the complexities, the ways in which we can improve them and some of the ways we can manage changes that come seasonally that affect our friendships. We focus on extending grace and what that looks like practically as well as some of the ways friendship has transformed us for the better.

Friendships are the one relationship that I can say have impacted me more than I anticipated. From the formation, to enjoying the other person, to sometimes navigating the end of that friendship. I'm incredibly grateful to have had this conversation with Faith where we get to explore & unpack something that isn't often dealt with. We look at why she calls friendship the greatest gamble of the heart, what a healthy friendship vs. an unhealthy friendship looks like and how to navigate the many phases we come across in them. Time Stamps:  Intro & Food Q&A - 0:00 - 20:30 Friendship Discussion - 20:30 - 54:00

For the second part of the episode, I share some of the things I've learnt through the grieving process as well as examples of what it has looked like for me. I explore some of the ways the loss of my mum still affects me and how I navigate that. I also share some ways you can support others who are going through loss based on my personal experience.

On the 5th of January 2014, I lost my mother after two years of her being ill with cancer. It's probably the toughest thing I've had to deal with continuously and speaking about it has been even harder. In this episode I've decided to share about the journey & some of what I've learnt in the hopes that it can provide comfort to someone else and something to relate to, but also that it continues the much needed conversation around loss & grief and provides insight for those who need it. I share about the period of her illness and what that was like mentally as well as familiarising myself with the period of mourning & grief. 

Ever found yourself curating your life just for the gram? Or being so conscious of social media that it affects how you actually live? We've probably all been there at some point especially if you're creating content for these platforms! I sat down with online comedian, Lola Jagun to discuss the ups and downs for social media and how she ensures she's living life beyond the gram!  Tune in to hear about her journey to creating the content that is loved by so many and what the bigger picture beyond the gram looks like for her, as well as ways we can ensure we don't get sucked in too deep!

Ever heard the idea that your salary is the bribe that you're paid to forget your dreams? Well I'm here to tear that notion down. Instead of viewing your 9-5 as this thing that works against your dreams, I'm sharing ways that it can actually help you whilst you're in pursuit of your dreams and passions.  I explore some of the myths around work, entrepreneurship, things that have worked for me as well as some of the ways I fuse both worlds together.  

Get your notepads out with your headphones this time because you'll need it for this episode.  Makeup Mogul, Tiyana Robinson, came through and decided to drop several gems on us. We explored some of her experiences that got her to where she is today, alongside the ways she has challenged herself to dream bigger. We also talk about some of the mindsets that hinder people from dreaming beyond where they are now but also tips for moving from dreams to visions and tangible things you can see in your life. Tune in guys, it's really good!

Well guess what? I only went and recorded a bonus episode for you guys! But we're going to call them "Snackisodes", because it's short and sweet like a snack - get it? This time, we're talking about the difference between Bravery and Confidence, our perceptions around them and how to use both to our advantage.  Once you're done, I hope you're able to identify situations where you need to be brave even if you don't feel confident.  Also, I left a few bloopers in there for you guys to enjoy!

In a culture often focused on what each person can get and where transactional relationships are prevalent, it was incredibly refreshing to sit with Amin to discuss giving.  We discussed the art of giving, the benefits we gain from it and the lessons learned along the way.  Amin is someone who is constantly giving, whether it's tips, advice, content, inspiration or art so I just had to sit down with her to find out why. It's a treat and I can't wait for you to listen because I know it will inspire you to look at giving & community differently! We also explore ways to find out what we actually have to offer and how it can be a domino effect once we learn how to give that freely.

It's the second week of January, so technically I'm still allowed to say Happy New Year right? Well I hope so because I'm excited to be able to share 10 things with you that I'm implementing in 2019 to make it my year!  Yes, things don't always go the way we want them to but we can choose to take things by the horn and steer it the way we would like it to go. Some of these tips have worked for me in 2018 and I'm simply carrying them over into this new year.  Grab some headphones, tune in and hopefully there's something that you can take into 2019 and make it your year!  

Hopefully you've had a chance to listen to Part 1 of this episode which I would consider the warm up. We delve a lot deeper into the topic during Part 2 and explore some more lessons we've learned from previous relationships, along with measures we've put in place to help us make the right decisions in the future.  Press play and join in!

I hope you have your mugs and cups ready because we are about to spill a whole heap of tea on this episode! This time I got to sit with one of my favourite multi-hyphenates, Debra Chosen, as we reflected on previous relationships (situationships included) and what we have learnt from them in order to take ownership and move forward.  We explore misconceptions we previously had about relationships such as 'struggle love' or even being perfect in order to be loved.  We also talk about what a healthy relationship looks like to us, the lessons we have had to learn the hard way and what we will no longer tolerate.  As I said, grab your mugs and cups because this tea is juicy! So juicy in fact that it has to be split into two episodes! Press play and join us for part one. 

Self Love & Self Care are the things we hear so much about but still they seem so mystical & complicated to us! This week I help to simplify it and break down the difference between the two. I also explore how they work to compliment each other and what some necessary steps are prior to getting to a healthy place on the journey of self love.  I also share some of my experiences from the period where I didn't understand self love, how that was detrimental to me and the steps I have taken to change that. Grab a cup of something hot and tune in!

Hopefully you’re as excited as I am because this week I sat down with food entrepreneur Alexis Adjei. As usual, we dig beneath the surface and explore all things to do with failing and bouncing back.   Alexis takes us behind the scenes on her journey with Gym Bites, how it went from an idea to a product stocked in Selfridges, where the company is now and what she’s learned from it all. Also find out the one job we both had in common and were ashamed of.   Finally, we have some Q&A’s we answered on moving past being disappointed in yourself and tips on how to balance full time work, a business and a social life - phew!   Tuck in and join the conversation over on instagram @marbieskitchen!

Ever felt like a goal was unachievable? Or had that goal for six years straight like I did? Often, we are the biggest obstacle that gets in the way of what we want to accomplish.  Join me on this episode as I talk about some of the ways that I get in my own way and tools I've found that help to navigate that and come out winning!  

The first episode of Marbie's Kitchen, the podcast, is here! Join me on this as I discuss the life changing lessons I've learnt from taking the leap to start this venture. Often times we're focused on what people have done and forget how important the process to getting there was. This episode will take you through some of the process. Also, you get a chance to learn some interesting things about me. Plantain, Chicken & Cake should make sense after you listen!

Marbie's Kitchen brings food and conversation together. The kitchen is much more than the space we cook in - we often laugh, talk, share and bond in there! Through the podcast with Michelle Marbie Davies as your host, you'll be able to enjoy transparent and insightful conversation around life topics. Grab a bite to eat and dive in!