The Very Mary Life: Unfiltered

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Parenting #146

Welcome to Picking Daisies, the podcast where we dive into the beautiful chaos of motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between. This show is for the moms who are juggling a thousand things, laughing through the mess, and sometimes just trying to keep it all together. We’ll be sharing real, raw stories—because life isn’t picture-perfect, and that’s okay. Whether it's the tear-jerking moments or the laugh-out-loud absurdities of mom life, Picking Daisies is here to remind you that you're not alone.

Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations, expert advice, and personal insights that blend humor, inspiration, and a touch of sass. Expect the ups, the downs, and everything in between as we talk about mental health, parenting, relationships, and self-discovery. This show will feel like sitting down with an old friend—sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious, but always relatable. Get ready to pick a few daisies with us and find beauty in the ordinary moments.

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  • BrittMich
    This is the podcast to listen to!
    Mary is that friend you can’t wait to talk to who doesn’t judge you and who will hold your hand through the season of momhood. She’s relatable and kind with solid advice while being unapologetically uncensored, having fun along the way!
  • ShannonP12345
    Glad you are back!
    So glad to see this podcast is back! Always a great listen!
  • podcastlistener54321
    Mary
    Was shocked to hear you talking about me on your podcast today. I am sincerely sorry that I offended you and upset you that much. I should not have said what i said, there was no way for me to say that and not offend or hurt you, when I typed that I didn’t realize how much it would. Wish you all the best.
  • ambie997
    Best podcast ever
    I love this podcast so much. Been listening since it was the very Mary life. So relatable. It’s the highlight of my week. Especially love when she has Katie on. Keep it up.
  • NaamNaam1218
    My form of self-care
    I love this podcast and I love this mama even more! From Instagram to this podcast, Mary makes me laugh, cry and feel so seen. Whether I’m in the car, nap-trapped or laying in bed after a long day, this is the way I unwind and feel like I’m hanging out with a dear friend. She makes me feel like I’m not alone in this world of motherhood. So if you want a taste of real motherhood, marriage or life, with all its ups and downs, check this mama out!
  • Kirstyn0217
    Love love love it
    I began following Mary on Instagram shortly after becoming a Mama. Her and I’s baby’s girls, I believe, were born just a few weeks apart. So I truly just felt like so I had a friend along the ride with me. Most Mom accounts are centered around nap schedules, feeding schedules, what to and what not to feed your babies, a million bazillion “things” linked to buy your children. Which is all great, and I followed them, but my gosh it got overwhelming. I felt not good enough a lot of times. But Mary has a very unique way of sharing motherhood, it feels very real and very “your average mama” in a way lol. I deleted Instagram for the first half of this year, and then decided to get back on it over the summer, and I was just feeling anxious and overwhelmed and mad all over again. So I deleted it. I have begun working out, I’ve lost close to 30 pounds, woo hoo! BUT I needed something other than music to listen to while j worked out, and I found her podcast. My goodness, I love it! So relatable. She is not all “negative”, it’s all in how you look at it. I think she just shares the real lows and real highs and it’s all okay, and makes you not feel like your a coo coo bird for a second! :) I hope this podcast is here to stay as her life grows and continues to change!
  • Hamiller40
    My favorite podcast!
    I absolutely adore this mama! She has brought so much joy and laughter to my life and motherhood journey through her instagram and podcast! I can relate so much to her. I love listening to her podcast in the car or enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning. Her content is always so on point. She keeps it real ❤️
  • willow147
    Real life that makes you feel seen
    This podcast is amazing. Mary and her guests not only talk about all things motherhood, but daily life that happens to everyone. She makes you feel like a friend, feel seen and understood. I love listening because I can relate to so many things she says, but also she makes me think, contemplate, she helps me understand and come to realizations about different topics in motherhood and life, and then I’m able to utilize this information to help myself and my family. I feel less alone because of Mary and I’ve learned that so many people go through similar things. This podcast is so real, and I love Picking Daisies with Mary.
  • smithgrs
    Taboo Tuesday
    Can’t wait for the new episodes in September! Just keeps getting better and better!!!
  • GinaMae14
    Disney
    I think if we ever go to Disney. I would do one kid at a time. Lol. Might be more of a vacation for us parents and only having one would be easier!
  • Laura Hawkins
    Love this show!
    Like a mom’s night out while I drive to work or attempt some self care.
  • Whitney3302
    Love this podcast!
    Mary makes it feel like you’re talking with a friend about your kids, work, spouse, or just life in general. It’s nice to know that you’re not alone in motherhood. The podcast has a good mix of Mary and guests, so you’re always listening to something new or relatable.
  • alexa_doyle214
    Love listening to Mary!
    Every time I listen I feel like I’m getting so quality time with an old friend. I can always count on Mary to give me a good laugh and make me feel like I’m doing a kickass job as a mom on even the hardest days!
  • Sarah Peddycoart
    My fave mom podcast!!
    I’ve loved following & listening for a while. And especially loving the latest episodes! Solos, guests, Katie…loving it all!! I died at the Monster in Law episode 🤣 too relatable. Loved you & Kev’s recent episode and I absolutely googled the shirtless DJ picture lol so good.
  • AlwaysLemus
    Love it
    Cannot miss any episodes. They’re all great and yes, so relatable 💖
  • Raychel:)
    Love 🩷
    This is literally the only podcast that I’ve never missed one episode and I am always looking for more! I can’t find anything that’s as easy and helpful to listen to. Thank you, Mary!
  • LCsquared19
    The Best Mom Podcast
    This is the best mom podcast in existence as far as I’m concerned. Mary is great at keeping it real and making you feel like you aren’t struggling alone in motherhood. So often we see people portraying perfect lives on social media and that can have such a negative impact on a mom’s mental health. Mary let’s you know that you’re not alone and that motherhood is hard but also that it is completely normal to have hard days. I love listening to these episodes! They life my spirits and make me feel like I am not alone.
  • M-M-E
    Love
    Such a great podcast. I love listening to Mary and especially love the episodes with Katie! So relatable and relieving to feel like others are walking this wild motherhood journey alongside us.
  • Tina Bear Reichel
    THE BEST!
    This podcast is a requirement for any mom. Mary will feel like your BFF after an episode. She’s down to earth & discusses motherhood with no filter truly!
  • Linds1137
    A breath of fresh air!
    Have been following on IG for a few years now! Mary is super relatable and so hilarious! Love listening!
  • Sunshine Kids Co
    Sunshine Kids Co
    Relatable. We need more of this energy in the mom universe.
  • mqu24
    Birth Trauma
    I just listened to Cassidy’s birth story and cried the whole time. I had birth trauma with my second (including a failed epidural) and I have avoided talking about it or listening to others stories but I always feel safe with what you share so I decided to listen and now I feel like I might be closer to being ready to share my story. I’d like other moms to be able to advocate for themselves like I didn’t.
  • courtmarie816
    So real. So raw. So pure.
    I absolutely love every single episode. They’re so real & I enjoy listening. ❤️
  • Khffjkjff
    A REAL unfiltered podcast
    Most creators say they are real and raw and honest, but Mary is truly that. The topics she discusses are real issues that women and kid face that everyone is scared to talk about. This podcast is truly a safe place where you can TRULY relate!
  • MamaRhino❤️
    Thank you❤️
    I can’t thank Mary enough for showing up and sharing real mom life!! The topics that are discussed in her podcast are all things moms need to hear to feel seen and validated. Our journey in this world called motherhood is a little bit easier when we have someone like Mary to talk about topics that we all might be experiencing or be thinking, and she makes us feel normal. Thank you!!
  • Chris.Gabbard
    Amazing
    This momma is amazing! I love her podcast. Before trying hers I couldn’t stand listening to podcast. Her content is relatable and she’s so funny to listen to.
  • alexandria harty
    Birthing trauma
    Fellow momma of birthing trauma. Thank you for sharing your story! Very informative especially for first time moms. Just reminding parents they have a choice… to breastfeed and use your voice in the hospital. I’m so sorry you went through so much.
  • h,g vc htcch gch tchg f
    Love!
    Love how relatable you are! Makes me feel like I’m not alone in this motherhood journey!
  • mommingplainandtall
    Understood
    This podcast is amazing! There’s no experts so there’s no pressure or gross feeling at the end that you’re not doing xyz right. You leave feeling understood and I think we all need a little more of that! Thanks Mary!!
  • champy71181
    So freaking relatable
    “So I broke a window” man it hit me in my feels. I’ve had moments that were hard where I felt that rage and knowing I’m not alone is everything. We are human and I think as moms we all forget that. Love listening mary even when it’s just you ❤️
  • Lobomama
    Love!
    As promised I feel seen, supported, and like an old friend. Thank you, thank you
  • Leia from Socal
    Real life!!
    Love Mary’s real life approach to doing life and being a parent. I started following her on IG for this reason alone, and the real-ness carries over on her podcast. I’m personally so tired to seeing picture perfect moms on IG, making me feel bad about myself. Mary gives us the honesty and relatable-ness we need!
  • S8815
    Thank you
    Thank you for being you and sharing that with us. As a new mom of twins, finding your IG and now podcast makes me feel like I’m not crazy! I LOVE being a momma & love my babies so much, but parenthood. is. hard.
  • MaRobins06
    More Mary!
    Mary is so fun on social media. Love this extension of her space.
  • LHRuffin
    Love her!
    I literally feel like we could be best friends. She is so relatable and o always feel better knowing that other moms do the same things I do sometimes. She makes everything fun too. Just love it!
  • jearms
    Thank you for sharing your birth story!
    Mary, thank you for your honesty sharing your birth story. I truly believe if you help even one person with your advice, it will be worth sharing the intimate details! I’m a new follower but you are one of my favs in the social media world! Can’t wait to hear the next podcast!
  • Rebecca Plueger
    So good!!!
    I’ve been following Mary for awhile on Instagram and also subscribe to her newsletter. What I like most about her is that she is real and honest. Not to mention she’s hilarious. I love her sharing her every day life & recipes and all the things. This podcast is amazing. Keeping it real just like she does on social media. She is relatable to all moms. Thanks for being you, Mary!
  • Angelleebee
    Podcast Name Says it All
    Relatable, feels like I’m sitting down with a mom friend !
  • jcash2274
    Amazing!
    Loved the first episode!! I’m 8 weeks postpartum and it’s so amazing to know I’m not alone in all these crazy things I’m going through. Thanks so much!!!
  • AEPSLP
    She gets it
    FTM here who didn’t really know what to expect after having a baby, but wasn’t expecting everything to be so hard. Mary shares the realness of momlife and makes you laugh along the way. She’s one of my favorites and recommend her to all my mama friends.
  • Ctipio Snipes
    NJ
    I am not even a mom. I grew up in NJ and I want to know all the stuff my mom thought when she was rasing us
  • Lhursh
    Oh Mary!!
    This lady…she gets me & I love all of her content!
  • MrsBudea
    so hilarious!
    I just love her. that is all.
  • D-Ru
    It’s like Christmas for my ears!! Is that weird?
    Oh m so excited for this! Mary, you are the stream of relatable light we have all been looking for.
  • Kat.Rosati
    Love her!
    I just love “spending time” with Mary. She just gets every aspect of motherhood and feels like a friend. She’s also hysterical, gets me to laugh at “momming” even on my bad days. If that even makes sense! I’m a sleep deprived mom of 3!!
  • Nicole Langston
    Can’t Wait for More!
    I love being a part of Mary’s Instagram stories daily, so I can’t wait to listen to more episodes of her podcast! I love how she shares the fun and not so fun moments of motherhood and I relate to so much of it. I’m also grateful to be able to support another mama.❤️
  • jhalse.rf
    I love Mary!!
    I don’t have young children, in fact my daughter is about to turn 18 but I love to follow Mary on Instagram. I love hearing about the ups and downs of Mary’s days and her honesty is awesome! Our kids might be different in age but the good times, rough times and Mom guilt is real - No matter what age. Cant wait for the weekly podcast!!
  • kimkinghorn04
    Love her!
    Love her Instagram and now her podcast. She’s so relatable and down to earth, which all moms need someone like her!
  • ChelsCaugh
    Like talking with a friend (who I’ve never met!)
    Mary is always good for a laugh and a judgment free zone! Could only be better if we were dropping f bombs over wine in person!
  • allie mozurak
    Love Mary!
    I started following Mary on Instagram earlier this year! Second time mom with a toddler and a newborn I felt like I could relate to her! I love her sense of humor and how real she is! I’m so excited for her podcast.
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