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
70 Years of Becoming
Well… I’m turning 70! 🎂For this milestone birthday, I’m writing a letter to the girl I used to be—the girl who tried to hold everything together, stayed quiet to keep the peace and didn’t yet understand that she was already enough.If sh...
Let Yourself Be The Loser
Let yourself be the loser.Let yourself miss the ball, struggle with the exercise or have absolutely no idea what you’re doing.At almost 70, I’m not exercising because I need to impress anyone. I’m doing it because I want to travel...
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...