The Marie Forleo Podcast

If you want to create a brand people will never forget, sometimes you gotta stop giving AF and start taking a stand. Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite segments, Love Your Branding Baby, to highlight a company that’s doing exactly that. Muzzle has been called “offensive” by more than one angry tweeter, but they’ve also taken the internet by storm thanks to their hilarious one-page website. I’ll show you 3 smart strategies they used to create an unforgettable brand and how you can apply them in your business — no matter what you sell. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/unforgettable-brand-secrets-muzzle Your job isn’t to make everyone happy, it’s to stay true to yourself. @MarieForleo

Is it possible to be more productive AND less stressed at the same time? Laura Vanderkam says YES. In this episode she discusses her book, “Off the Clock,” and how you can achieve time freedom. Learn what lies you’re telling yourself about time, how to structure your day to get the most done, and what habits you need to stop immediately to feel more relaxed and in control. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/time-freedom-laura-vanderkam Done is better than perfect because there is no perfect without being done. @lvanderkam via @MarieForleo

We live in a world that still tells women they’ll regret not having kids, even though only WE can be the experts in our own lives. I hope my story about how I decided not to have kids will teach you how to listen to your own heart. Regardless of whether or not you’re wrestling with the question, “Should I have kids?” this lesson will help you make any life-changing decision, especially ones that go against the grain. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/should-i-have-kids You don’t need to look for permission to live the way you want. You already have it. @MarieForleo

Abby Wambach discuss her new book, “Wolfpack,” and argues that we need to harness our personal power if we hope to fight inequality and change the world. She also debunks the myth of Little Red Riding Hood, and explains why everyone wins when you step up and become a leader. Tune in to learn how to stop believing the myth of scarcity, be a bridge-builder in tough conversations, and lead through helping others flourish. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/abby-wambach-wolfpack A woman who doesn't give up can never lose. @AbbyWambach via @MarieForleo Be grateful, and also demand what you deserve. @AbbyWambach via @MarieForleo  

If you’re feeling burnt out, tired and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We often believe we must keep creating at all costs, but what if the secret to increasing productivity was to take more breaks? On this episode of MarieTV, we’re breaking down 5 science-backed ways to beat burnout by taking smart breaks. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/beat-burnout-increase-productivity The real the secret to getting more done is giving yourself a break. @MarieForleo

Stuck in a negative thought loop? Wish small, everyday stressors didn’t affect you so much? Dr. Rick Hanson discusses his new book, ""Resilient,"" and the amazing neuroscience that will help you build inner strength to face all life’s challenges. Building on his popular books, “Hardwiring Happiness” and “Buddha’s Brain,” Rick’s newest addition provides practical ways to get unstuck from negativity and grow into a more grateful, compassionate, and resilient human being. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/rick-hanson-inner-strength As you grow more, you give more. As you give, the world gives back. @drrhanson via @MarieForleo

Anger doesn’t have to be an emotion that we’re always trying to “control” or “manage.” It’s what we do with this emotion that transforms it from destructive to disruptive. In this episode I’ll show you 3 simple steps that will help you not only feel better when you’re angry, but help you use that energy to change the world. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/transform-your-anger-into-good Anger is just energy and all energy can be transformed. @MarieForleo

Do you have an “impossible dream”? In this episode, Dr. Tererai Trent discusses her book, “The Awakened Woman,” and how you can achieve your dreams, even in the face of crushing setbacks. Tererai comes from a long line of women who experienced poverty and abuse. And yet Tererai persevered through tremendous challenges to earn her GED, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and her PhD. Now she’s an internationally recognized leader of social change, empowering women to unlock their passions and achieve their dreams. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/tererai-trent-achieve-your-dreams You have the power within. It's not your past that's going to define who you are, but it's what you believe about yourself; what is it that you expect from yourself. @TereraiTrent via @MarieForleo

Dealing with jealousy can be a huge struggle for so many of us. In this episode, discover the difference between jealousy and envy, plus an easy 3-step technique that will turn your envy into a powerful tool for self-motivation. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/stop-being-jealous Envy isn’t the enemy, it’s a valuable clue to who you want be and how to get there. @MarieForleo

Want to stop self-sabotaging and start achieving? Steven Pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. He also reveals some of the revolutionary ideas from his books: The War of Art, Turning Pro, and The Artist’s Journey. I love Steven so much and could not be more honored to have him in the studio. This conversation is what every dreamer needs to do their life’s work, no matter how unconventional. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/steven-pressfield-overcoming-resistance The ability to overcome resistance, self-sabotage, and self-doubt is way more important than talent. @SPressfield via @MarieForleo

Struggling with your marketing? Can’t find enough customers? Seth Godin and Marie Forleo talk about his new book, “This Is Marketing”, and discuss how marketing compassionately is the key to a successful business and making a difference in the world. Seth drops one brilliant idea after another and his “counterintuitive” marketing strategies will make you rethink the way you approach your work and the people you share it with. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/seth-godin-marketing Marketing is the act of making change happen. Making is insufficient. You haven't made an impact until you've changed someone. @ThisIsSethsBlog via @MarieForleo

Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to do to keep your business afloat — nevermind grow and expand it? Do you know you need to take your business to the next level, but are afraid of what it will take to get there? Here’s some advice that every business needs to hear, especially if you’re feeling stretched to the max. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/growing-business-hiring-people You can stay comfortable, or you can grow. Your choice. @MarieForleo

Ever feel like nonstop work is the only way to get ahead? Don’t believe the hype — hustling 24/7 is NOT the answer! In today's MarieTV Live Call-In Show, you’ll learn how to work smarter not harder as Marie helps three entrepreneurs avoid burnout by implementing smarter, more productive habits. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/work-smarter-not-harder If you want to be responsible, keep your promises to others. If you want to be successful, keep your promises to yourself. @MarieForleo

There are so many great perks to working from home, but it can get pretty darn lonely. These tips will help you meet new people and strike up conversations that don’t feel awkward (because let’s face it: sometimes making new friends as an adult can be really hard). https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/meet-more-people Nothing gets attention like giving attention. @MarieForleo

Relationship problems? Bickering with your partner or endless fights with your colleagues isn’t just a sign of an unhealthy relationship, but a problem with our culture. Negative relationships have HUGE long-term impact on society... * You’re 100% more at risk from cardiac arrest if you’re in a negative relationship. * People in broken marriages are 60% less productive. * The breakdown of families is one of the contributing factors to at least nine major social issues — everything from substance addiction to violence and crime. But don’t worry, there’s good news. Marriage counseling techniques can not only save your marriage, but improve every relationship in your life. I sat down with relationship experts and the authors of bestsellers like “Getting the Love You Want”, Helen LaKelly Hunt & Harville Hendrix. Not only have they been married for 30 years, but they know how to save marriages and help couples build the relationship of their dreams based on mutual respect and deeper communication. In this epis

Are you a creative or freelancer? Want to get rid of your anxiety and stop worrying about the future without losing sight of your ambitions? Try re-focusing on these 3 things and you’ll keep moving forwards — just without the stress. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/creative-ambition-without-stress No career offers guarantees, so make the only safe bet: on yourself. @MarieForleo

Brené Brown discusses comparison, courage, vulnerability and her new book “Dare to Lead” with Marie Forleo. Get proven tools be a better leader now. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/brene-brown-dare-to-lead Courage is teachable; it’s a collection of four skill sets that are 100% measurable and observable. We can learn to be braver and we can teach others to do it. @brenebrown via @MarieForleo #DareToLead

Have you ever done that Thanksgiving tradition where everyone goes around the table and lists the things they’re grateful for? No matter what time of the year it is, or if you even celebrate Thanksgiving, this step-by-step practice can be even more powerful than gratitude. In fact, make this a habit and I guarantee all your relationships will get stronger, fast. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/appreciation-even-better-than-gratitude What you appreciate, appreciates. @MarieForleo

Judge Victoria Pratt joins Marie Forleo to talk about procedural justice — not just what it is and how it works, but what it means for us as individuals, friends and neighbors. In one of our most powerful interviews ever, Judge Pratt explains how respect for one another makes us stronger as a whole, plus 4 “free and easy” ways you strengthen your community and show up in the world as the heart-forward force you are. If you've ever looked at our criminal justice system and thought, "There must be a better way," this episode is a must watch. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/judge-victoria-pratt Failure is just an event. It is not a characteristic. People can't be failures. @JudgeVPratt via @MarieForleo

Negativity is terrible for your health. It can weaken your immune system, increase anxiety and reduce your ambition and success. So how can you stop focusing on the negative? Find out 3 easy steps that will help you kick negativity bias to the curb. https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/negativity-bias When your brain gives more weight to the negative, remember you have the power to tip the scale. @MarieForleo