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Make Your Damn Bed

Julie Merica
Mental Health
Consumerism
Social Media
Self-Improvement
Mindfulness
Street Epistemology
Capitalism
Shame
Personal Growth
Priming
Attention Economy
Patriarchy
Neuroplasticity
Hope
Personal Responsibility
John Bradshaw
Toxic Shame
Algorithms
ICE
Identity

@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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CORE INSIGHTS FROM THE BOOK, "FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS":

* Embrace finitude: Your life is absurdly short (around 4,000 weeks). Stop trying to “master” time; instead, accept your fundamental limitations.

* Productivity is a trap: Becoming more efficie... more

We can control our vessel, not the ocean. 

Life’s default state is a little scary. A little insecure. A little worried. A little vulnerable to the elements. 

The good news is, those scary vulnerable unavoidable feelings don’t have to be all encompa... more

I'm slowly realizing that the key wasn't to get "more free time for myself", the key is to get "more free time together".

The highlight should be: Communal rhythm. Coordinated leisure. Planned connection. Shared ritual.

Access the book, Four Thou... more

Build your tolerance for "chill" and "ease" by scheduling it. Prioritize doing nothing productive. Seek out ways to create that don't have a "payoff" and make it anyway.

My addiction to "motion" to "movement" to constant "stimulation" is normal, da... more

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Julie Merica
Host of Make Your Damn Bed Podcast

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Favorite podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IchbinAna
    Mexicoa month 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 States5 months ago
  • Julie rocks!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dlavie
    8 months ago
  • Great but not sure on the music lore stuff

    Loving the supportive content in these challenging times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerevieeeeas
    United Statesa year ago

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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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