Being Mary
Mary Johnson Van Den Berge is a "wear your heart on your sleeve" kind of woman, an unapologetic bookworm, and an online shopping champion. She devours murder mysteries in every form — whether in books or podcasts — with an enthusiasm that surprises even herself. Raised on a farm near St. Marys in Southwestern Ontario, she now calls Petrolia home, nestled in Ontario’s scenic “banana belt.”
Mary is a proud advocate for women’s rights and believes deeply in the power of honest conversation. On her podcast, she creates a safe and open space for women to explore the emotional layers of life—through candid conversations about relationships, identity, healing, motherhood, and more. It’s not just her story anymore—it’s all of ours.
Being Mary
Latest Episodes
More Than a Ribbon: Finding My Place at the Fall Fair
🎙️ More Than a Ribbon: Finding My Place at the Fall FairMy daughter encouraged me to enter the Homecraft Division at the Petrolia and Enniskillen Fall Fair.I wasn’t sure about it at first—but once my competitive side appear...
It Takes a Village
We often hear…“It takes a village to raise a child.”But what about later in life?What happens to that village when we’re retired… when our children are busy… when friends become fewer… or w...
When Life Gives You Lemons
🍋 When Life Gives You Lemons…Recently, I lost a collection of files I really wish I still had.Was it life-threatening? No.Was it disappointing? Absolutely.We’re allowed to feel frustrated when something goes wrong. Acceptance do...