Morning's with Marla

Lee is backkkk in this impromptu pod. I called him on the way home from dinner, and he says, "lets do a podcast, like right now." So here we are. All things dating culture, and just a convo between friends. One of my favorite things he says..... you can have a man at your door step faster than you can get food delivered. 

In this episode I talk about how loving every piece of your foundation as a being is so important before trying to bring in other pieces. I think we get so consumed with social media and what everyone else is doing and we try and change the fundamental person we are by taking on the qualities of others. But does that really feel good? Is it your highest excitement? Its like building a house, the foundation (your internal) has to be solid and full of love first before building upon that. I'm in the last 6 months of my 20's and falling more in love with myself than I ever have before. How can we continue to love ourselves in all the pieces, and stop demonizing those parts we don't fully love?

Wow, cannot believe I've been on pause here for 5 weeks. This is such a catch up episode. Talk about my first ever yoga retreat, all the expansion coming in, setting boundaries and asking for what I want and need in life. As I approach my dirty thirty, and come out of my Saturn's return I feel lighter, and more secure within myself and who I am. Showing up authentically in life has proven to be the biggest most exciting part yet! All the goods, lots about what I've been up to and why I've been MIA. Pinch me is this really my life?! Also just a splash of body love in here at the end and why I don't love social  media anymore.... but don't we all have a love hate relationship with it?

Oh man, it's been a week. I really feel like when we go thru these turbulent times it's important not to give up. Monday I wanted to burn everything right to the ground, but after much thought I know this is a moment to up level. It's easy to quit when things get hard, but the testament to self is to have enough self belief and strength to keep moving forward. It's easy to become a prisoner to our own mind, but your thoughts are not who you truly are, and bringing awareness to the fact that its all worked out 100% of the time this far, speaks to how powerful we really are, and how much growth there is to be had.

In this episode I get to share some super exciting life news, as well as go over how I've been taking my manifestation powers to the next level with a positive thought process!! I truly believe the mind holds so much magic, and we can allow the monkey brain to take over so easily. We all hold so much power within ourselves, and when we can move thru the turbulence of life with grace, ease, and surrender, the universe brings us so much more goodness. Hold the vision loves, it will come

Im feeling this spring energy rising. I'm also in deep reflection of what the hell has unfolded over the past year since the beginnings of COVID. In this episode I touch on what even is productivity, and how to step into the feminine in those thoughts. I talk about spring, and how the awakening feels in my body. Ways to manifest goodness as this new year begins. Really tuning into the body and sacral center. So blessed to be here, one year after the loss of my job. Hibernation is melting away and I'm feeling like those little tulips popping out of the dirt as the sun kisses them awake.

In this episode Ellie, my soul universe connection of a human who inspires me daily, and I chat about all things hormonal birth control. This is a controversial topic, and we are not medical professionals, but we still get vulnerable and deep about our experiences with BC and what it means for us to be off this sh*t.  We chat about normalizing pussy talk, getting more intuitive with your body, and the craze of BC. I toss in a little conspiracy theory I have around the whole thing, Altho I choose to not be a conspiracy theorist, I feel really passionate about this topic! Lots of shares around being on BC, and how much it is correlated with mental health. Find Ellie's amazing art and her amazing self @Vibrantellie on insta!

In this episode I talk about my newest mantra, how to cultivate a manifestation mindset, and what tips and tricks i have for the most manifestation power. I feel so much better this week, and go a little bit into how i processed the down time feels. Tap in babes, grow your roots, lets manifest and cultivate the lives of our dreams!!!

This one is for all my loves out there who are feeling lonely, who are suffering from the winter blues (like me) and for those who are feeling super introverted lately. I go over what loneliness can mean, what power there is within the lonely feels, and how to cultivate more greatness and power from feeling lonely. Hope you enjoy! As always my inbox is always open, please reach out if you want to chat anytime! @_marmo on insta :)

In this episode a soul mutual friend joins me to talk about the importance of community, how to build a solid foundation, and how to cultivate the feeling of being hOMe, not from the external, but deep down in the internal. Raya and I dive into so many concepts of how to find gratitude in the smallest of details and really appreciating what you have. Your actual needs vs what are really just wants. How to find your souls purpose and live out that passion, and how, with gratitude, and awareness, you can manifest your deepest desires. I LOVE THIS ONE SO MUCH!!!

In this episode I touch on Millienial burnout, the extra stress and mental health impacts it has.... and oh yesss the dreaded finances talk. How I navigated it, how I try and best cope with stress around it, and how to get ahead of your credit score. I know this isn't the most exciting of topics, but It's got a lot of info packed in there! Are you feeling burnt out? This could be why!

Back by popular demand! All about Microdosing, using plants as medicine, cultivating routines that help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. I also tell my Ayahuasca journey, and go into detail about working with the plant medicine, and how to find it if it's been calling you. As always, I am open to chatting about anything you may have questions arise about. Just DM me on insta! @  _marmo

In this episode I go over the 20 things I've learned in 2020! Theres a wealth of information in this one. So I suggest sitting down with a warm drink and really letting it all soak in while you do something that fills your cup! Maybe sit down with some paints, or a vision board, or clay, or just a pen and paper. Do you resonate with my words? 2020 was a yearrrrr, we all made it! Lets step into 2021 carrying more lessons, more knowledge, and more self love.

Huxley, my angelic angel of a friend, joins me to discuss our week. We had no real plan here haha, just went with the flow, and oh my was there a lot of knowledge in here. We talk about being witchy woman, epiphanies we've had this week, and being empaths. This is one that will make you laugh, and hopefully cultivate more questions about yourself and how you move through life. 

In this episode my boo thang, and soul friend joins me to talk about our friendship, how it blossomed, where we are now, and the ebbs and flows we've been thru. This one is so genuine and true to us. We met and were insta best friends. Slumber partied our first evening of friendship. We discuss one of our lulls as friends, for the first time, on this episode, how it felt for each of us and what we could've done differently to make things better. This is one of the most authentic and genuine podcasts I've ever done. Plus lots of laughter, because ya know, Lee just fills me up in ways no one else can. One of the most dear to my heart episodes. Love you so much Lee! Find him on insta @leerixson and please gawd follow him on Spotify for his lofi genius musical talent.

In this episode I guide you all thru a little ~20 min meditation. I hope you enjoy! Please listen somewhere quiet where you can truly tap into a calm grounded state. This mediation is perfect for anytime you feel like you need a little grounding. If your mind is going wild, if you're feeling airy or disconnected, tune in to ground yourself back to the energy of the earth.

In this episode I go solo and talk about radical acceptance. I've found that by accepting who I am, where I am at mentally, and how my body is feeling physically can help shift and move thru so much. The more you lean into acceptance of the place you're at, the faster it can be turned into a catalyst for more goodness, and an up level in life. This has been such a game changer at allowing myself to have more self compassion, and also cultivate a more beautiful space in my mind.

This is my mental health check in for anyone going thru a hard time right now due to COVID or anything else. I touch on having compassion for yourself, how i've been moving through all these emotions, and just a general Marla rant about whats going on in our country. I share some vulnerabilities about what I've been facing due to another lockdown, and just general anxiety this month. Reminding all of you, that whatever emotional space you're in its okay, and it's valid. There are so many uncertainties. Sending everyone so so much love. SHOP SMALL/LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS PEOPLE! FB group i touch on in here that I've been loving so much. https://www.facebook.com/groups/LSDREAMers/

In this episode Elana Nelson and I talk about all things Morning Practice. We go into what it looks like for us, the ebbs and flows of carving one into your morning routine, and the impact it has on your entire life. This one has always been such an important tool to have in my life, I greatly notice the difference when I'm in my morning practice routine vs when I am not. This was such a fun discussion to bring together the passion we feel behind having a mindful morning, and little tips and bits about how to create one for yourself! Find Elana Nelson on insta @awholelanalove on FB @lunasolyogi or via her website lunasolyoga.ppcbrands.com We touch on her new program "Sacred Mornings!!" Launching 11/27! To catch the early bird price, go to, lunasolyoga.thinkific.com.

****CW: Racism, mentions of Chattel slavery**** In this episode Michelle (Meesh) Herd (They/Them) and I discuss music. We talk about how deeply it has impacted our lives, and how it has allowed Meesh to bloom into the human they show up as in the world. Everything from the vibrations and music of the cosmos, how all things dance, to how music has the ability to create the revolution and more connection around the world. SO many light bulbs went off for me while interviewing Michelle! This might be one of those podcasts you have to listen to twice to make sure and catch every single amount of goodness in here! Find Michelle on insta @meeshthehuman

In this episode I dive into my experience with entrepreneurship. The battles, the hardships, the universal tests. How to overcome those, how to build more confidence within yourself and your business, and for the newbies out there how to roll with the ebbs and flows without getting discouraged. I touch on failure and what it means to me, and also share about my business ventures, including the recent lessons i've been learning thru them. Some personal experiences blended with my beliefs. If you are on the path of entrepreneurship this ones for you!

In this episode Whitney Catalano (shadow worker) and I discuss what it means to be an empath, intuitive or highly sensitive person. We touch on society, how to set boundaries, how to love every part of yourself, and dive deep into what shadow work really means. Whitney tells her story about her spiritual awakening, and how her business took a 180 over the course of just a couple weeks. This one was so helpful for me as an empath, so I hope its got some knowledge bombs for you too! To find Whitney on insta @whitneycatalano.

In this episode I talk all about body image. Touching on how I got over my eating disorders, normalizing cellulite, and how building more confidence in yourself and your relationship with food will change everything. Moderation is key. THROW AWAY YOUR SCALE. Love up on yourself when you look in the mirror. Restriction/Fad diets don't work. Did you gain the quarantine 15? Well congratulations! This one is for you if you're not feeling good about it!

**CONTENT WARNING- topics that are in this podcast: suicide, trauma, death, depression** This was a very vulnerable podcast episode for me. I talk about the death I have faced in my life and how it has shaped the woman I am today. This podcast goes into how to face death, how to celebrate it, how to navigate thru it, and how I chose to allow it to bring more light and beauty in my life. The song I touch on in the beginning is "Akal by: White Sun. I love this chant sending blessings to those crossing over, it has been one of my go to's during COVID, sending out many blessings to those who have passed. I hope you find some healing within my words if you have been thru any sort or trauma or death in your life.

In this episode, my partner, Matt, joins me in talking about how we make our relationship work by communicating, understanding each others needs and desires, and by just being silly. We feel so fortunate to have such an amazing relationship, and I feel some of it was just lucking out, but a lot of it is work, and deep discussion. We focus on the positives within each other and know how to best serve one another in emotional times. Tune in for some silly banter, bucket hat talk, and lots about sea creatures.

Are you a yes person? A people pleaser? Do you sometimes fear saying no? Or get FOMO? Then this podcast is for you!! I dive into my own issues with being a YES person, how it gets me in trouble, and also creates more guilt in my mind and body, which by saying NO could have been avoided in the first place. This is for those of you who work too much, don't have good work/life balance, and find yourself making excuses and being flakey. So heavy on my heart right now, and I know that when I'm going thru something, its the perfect time to share because it resonates most and is best aligned. Wanna chat more? Find me on insta @_marmo

HOLY MOLY! I loveeeee getting to dive deep and gain more clarity around humans as sexual beings. In this episode Jacqueline Nora and I discuss why some relationships tend to sexually fizzle out, what chemicals are being released in your brain during the arch of a relationship, and how to go thru fears, loves, and desires with your partner. This is for both males and females! There are so many knowledge bombs in this episode, we couldn't even contain it all in 1 hr. If you'd like to purchase Jacqueline's Fears, loves, and desires workshop, it is on her website! You can find her @pleasureinitiatrix on insta. We both love to respond to DMs so if you have any questions or want to dive deeper into this topics, please reach out! 

Another solo episode with Marla!! I dive into how cultivating self care routines, compassion, and consistency in life are the keys to gaining more success while creating more joy and abundance. Life is one big experiment. When looking at it from a lens in this way, so much shifts. How much love are you pouring into yourself? This is an energy exchange. The more love you give to yourself, the more love the universe will provide you. Manifestation only occurs with consistent action steps. That is why self care, compassion, and consistency are such huge components of creating success in your life.

In this episode, I go into my experience with microdosing, how to cultivate a morning practice, and many vulnerable shares about my battle with depression and anxiety. If you ever feel like you need someone to talk to, someone to just listen, or someone to tell you it will be okay. Please reach out. I am always here to listen if you feel like you need a shoulder to lean on during a bout of depression. You can DM me on Insta @_marmo. There is so much bliss, and joy to life, I promise you will find it!

In this episode Christine Hall and I dive deep into how to cultivate a more positive mindset in order to create the reality you desire. She is a creative entrepreneur, and digital nomad, who stepped out of the 9-5 rat race, and into a life that provides her with endless gratitude and blessings. We touch on how to reprogram the mind, the ways in which you can work with the energies of the universe, and how magical travel is!

Holy Moly!! This was a good one! All about the Pussy, orgasms, and de-armouring the cervix. Ft. One of my favorite humans on this planet, Jacqueline Nora! This is a do not miss if you are a Womxn who is working on finding pleasure in all things, not just sex in the bedroom. Find Marla Mockus, Confidence Coach on insta @_marmoFind Jacqueline, Pleasure/sex/embodiment/love Coach @pleasureinitiatrixJoin us for our next New Moon Dojo by DMing us on social media :)

Confidence and self worth, and how they play off of each other. On this episode I dive deep into stepping into your self worth, how it feels to be fully in confidence, and where life can lead you when you value yourself according to a higher self worth. This topic is followed by a short meditation to help you step deeper into a state of confidence.