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Make Your Damn Bed

Julie Merica
Mental Health
Self-Improvement
Social Media
Mindfulness
Street Epistemology
Personal Growth
Shame
Patriarchy
Attention Economy
Priming
Hope
Neuroplasticity
Personal Responsibility
John Bradshaw
Toxic Shame
Algorithms
ICE
Emotional Regulation
Motivation
Social Change

@MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life.

Each episode is around 10 minutes and intended to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to get out of bed - so you can start making it!

Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical a... more

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Julie Merica
Host of Make Your Damn Bed Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Love it

    Such a helpful daily dose of pep talk for my depressed brain

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimmyJazzHands
    United Statesa month ago
  • Favorite podcast!

    Great content , I’m on episode 142. Really well done :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IchbinAna
    Mexico2 months ago
  • Disappointing.

    I was shocked and disappointed by this episode. You compared Prophet Muhammad to known sexual predators… a comparison that is offensive, misleading, and widely recognized as Islamophobic. Criticizing abuse is valid, but targeting the central religious figure of an entire faith crosses into religious harassment and misinformation. This kind of content seriously undermines the credibility of the podcast and contributes to harmful stereotypes about Muslims. I expected better standards from a platfo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boi fishy
    United States3 months ago
  • So mentally stimulating!

    Yes girl I love this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sia Maria
    United States6 months ago
  • Julie rocks!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dlavie
    9 months ago

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Many appreciate short, digestible episodes and practical mindset tips.

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What is Make Your Damn Bed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A bite-sized, daily motivation show aimed at jump-starting listeners' mornings by encouraging small, actionable steps to build momentum. Episodes typically run around 10 minutes and blend practical mindset techniques with real-talk about self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on starting the day with intention, owning personal narratives, and applying simple routines (like making the bed) to create lasting change. The format often pairs affirmational guidance with culturally aware perspectives on resilience, patriarchy, and social issues, making it likely to appeal to busy professionals seeking positive, pragmatic inspiration.

Potential listeners may appreciate candid, supportive coaching de... more

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