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
The Smallest Conversations
Some days, the smallest conversations are the ones that matter most.A quick chat at the grocery store. A smile at the checkout. A kind word when someone least expects it.In this episode, I’m refl...
Motherhood Looks Different this Mother's Day
Motherhood… didn’t look the way I expected.And if I’m being honest… I don’t think I fully understood my own mom until much later.This episode is a reflection on that— on love, hindsight, and how motherho...
Elevator Speech - What's Yours?
If someone asked you today, “What do you do?” what would you say?Not the title you once had. Not the role you’ve always played. But the truth of who you are now.This week on Being Mary