What if the very things that once broke you could one day become the reason you shine? In this heartfelt episode, Max sits down with Mary England, aka Uncustomary, a self-proclaimed merriment maker who's turned a life of trauma and mental health challenges into a powerful message of hope. Mary opens up about her chaotic upbringing, complex diagnoses, and the winding road that led her to make happiness a daily habit, not just for herself, but for others too. She shares practical ways to stay grounded, joyful, and purposeful, even when life throws curveballs. Tune in for stories, laughter, deep truths, and inspiration to start your own joy journey.
Mary England runs Uncustomary, a business promoting self love and creativity. She is an author, artist, teacher, and coach. Her positivity shines through everything she does. She encourages everyone to embrace their inner weird, while reminding them that they never peak, they only constantly improve.
Learn more about Mary:
🌐 Official Website: https://uncustomary.org/
📘 This is About You on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/This-About-You-Amazing-Beautiful/dp/1631774484
📱 Follow her IG: @merrimentmaker
Episode highlights:
(1:20) Mary’s introduction and her mission
(2:13) Childhood trauma and early mental health struggles
(5:05) Her complex diagnoses and fight for support
(10:22) When she decided to fight for change
(14:24) Building habits to prevent backsliding
(26:07) Finding joy through giving back
(35:42) What fearless and happiness mean to Mary
(42:07) How to work with Mary and access her resources
(44:43) About her book “This Is About You”
(46:08) Mary’s #1 advice for growing as a person