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10/08/2026

With the Canadian thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to wish our Canadian followers to this page a very happy day filled with love and laughter.

10/06/2026

What if you don’t need to fix yourself?

Maybe you’ve spent a lot of time trying to quiet the overthinking, work on your self-doubt, become more confident, or stop worrying so much about what other people think.

And maybe some of that work has helped.

But what if the next step isn’t another thing to work on?

What if it’s getting quiet enough to hear yourself?

That’s the conversation we’re having on this week’s episode of Choose Happy with Marie.

🎙️ Episode 169: What If the Next Step Isn’t Fixing Yourself?

If you’ve been feeling like there’s always something about yourself you need to improve, this conversation is for you.

Come listen to the conversation.

Cheers,
Marie

10/06/2026

Sometimes we can spend so much time trying to fix ourselves that we never stop to ask what we actually need.
Maybe you've been working on your self-doubt, trying to quiet the overthinking, become more confident, or finally stop caring so much about what other people think. And some of that work may have helped. But what if the next step isn't becoming a better version of yourself?
What if it's getting quiet enough to hear yourself?
You may already know more than you think you do — about what you want, what matters to you, or what no longer feels right. But knowing what you want can be difficult when you're used to listening to everyone and everything around you first.
In this episode, we explore what can happen when you stop asking, “What's wrong with me?” and begin asking, “What is true for me?”
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10/02/2026

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09/29/2026

What if you’re not actually afraid of making the wrong choice?

What if you’re afraid of trusting yourself enough to make a choice at all?

Maybe you’ve been waiting for more certainty, more confidence, or some reassurance that you’re making the “right” decision.

But self-trust isn’t about knowing exactly how things will turn out.

It’s about knowing you can listen to yourself, make the best choice you can, and trust yourself to handle whatever comes next.

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself or waiting for certainty before you choose, this week’s episode is for you.

Episode 168 | How to Trust Yourself When You’re Afraid to Make the Wrong Choice

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Cheers,
Marie

09/29/2026

My next newsletter "What if you trusted yourself enough to choose? [episode]" is coming tomorrow. Subscribe to get it and stay in the loop on everything I'm creating.

Thoughtful stories, practical encouragement, and simple reminders to trust yourself, choose yourself, and create a life that feels like yours.

09/29/2026

What if you're not actually afraid of making the wrong choice? What if you're afraid of trusting yourself enough to make a choice at all?
Maybe you've been waiting to feel more confident. More certain. More ready. And in the meantime, you've kept thinking, questioning, asking, and wondering whether you're making the right decision.
If you struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or fear of making the wrong decision, you may be waiting for a level of certainty that simply doesn't exist.
But what if self-trust isn't about knowing exactly how things will turn out? What if it's about knowing that you can listen to yourself, make the best choice you can, and trust yourself to handle whatever comes next?
If you've been waiting for certainty before making a decision, this conversation is an invitation to consider what might become possible when you stop waiting and start listening to yourself again.
Cheers,
Marie

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09/22/2026

You said you would. You meant it.

So why is it so hard to follow through sometimes?

It may have less to do with discipline and more to do with what’s happening underneath the promise you made to yourself.

In Episode 167, we’re looking at the promises we make to ourselves, why we sometimes don’t keep them, and what that can teach us about self-trust.

Listen to the full episode and see what comes up for you.

Cheers,
Marie

09/22/2026

Do you ever wonder why it can be so much easier to keep your promises to everyone else than to yourself? You may be dependable, responsible, and there for everyone around you, yet still find yourself putting off the things you say matter to you. And maybe it has less to do with discipline than you think. When self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, or fear get in the way, it can become surprisingly easy to override your inner voice and put your own needs on hold. But what happens when you repeatedly tell yourself something matters and then don’t follow through? In this episode, we’re going to look at what those broken promises may be telling you about your self-trust, confidence, and self-worth, and why understanding what’s underneath the pattern may be more important than simply trying harder. If you’re navigating life changes or thinking about what you want this next season to look like, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear.
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09/20/2026

Welcome to Choose Happy with Marie—a podcast for women who are tired of overthinking, second-guessing themselves, and putting everyone else’s needs ahead of their own.
If you’re navigating a life transition, questioning what you really want, struggling with self-doubt, or simply wondering what comes next, you’re in the right place.
Maybe from the outside, your life looks just fine. You’re capable, responsible, and used to figuring things out. But inside, you may be wrestling with negative thinking, worrying about what other people will think, or wondering whether you can trust yourself to make the right choice.
Here, we talk honestly about overthinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing, confidence, self-trust, boundaries, and the everyday decisions that shape your life.
Because choosing happy isn’t about pretending everything is fine or forcing yourself to think positively.
It’s about coming home to yourself, hearing your own voice, and learning to trust yourself enough to choose what feels right for your life.
If you’re ready to break free from negative thinking, trust yourself more deeply, and create a life that feels like yours, I think you’re going to feel right at home here.
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