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
1 Year Anniversary or Being Mary
One year ago, I nervously recorded my very first podcast episode with no real plan… just a head full of thoughts and a feeling that maybe I needed to start talking them out loud.Honestly, I never imagined where this little podcast journe...
Retirement Dilemma
Retirement. Such a simple word for such a life-changing decision.This week on Being Mary, I’m talking about the emotions, fears, possibilities, and questions that often come with this next chapter of life.Because retireme...
Canada Day - The Freedom to Be Ourselves
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Freedom to Be OurselvesAs I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized freedom means more than where we live. Sometimes freedom is quieter than that.The freedom to speak honestly. To grow.
Exploring Healing Together
This week on Being Mary, I’m joined by Maggie Whitcroft for a thoughtful conversation about emotional healing, nervous system regulation, energy work, and what it means to reconnect with yourself after difficult seasons in life.I’ll be h...
Episode 2: It’s Never Too Late to Learn: Growing Your Brain as You Age
Learning isn’t just for young people.In fact, continuing to learn may be one of the best things we can do for our brains as we age.In today’s episode of Being Mary, we’re talking about curiosity, creativity, rest, and the small wa...