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
Know Your Place
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Know Your Place
What does “knowing your place” really mean?
(Spoiler: It’s not about being quiet.)
In this episode of Being Mary, my friend Marian Walsh and I share a coffee and a conversation about self-awareness, boundaries, and the wisdom of knowing when and how to show up.
It’s not about shrinking.
It’s about centering.
☕ Listen now →
Hi, it’s Mary—and welcome to Being Mary. Today, I’m not alone at the table. I’m joined by my good friend Marian Walsh for coffee & a conversation about something that might raise eyebrows: Know Your Place.
Now, we’re not talking about it in the way it used to be said—to put someone in their place, especially women. We’re flipping that. For us, knowing your place means understanding your strengths, your limits, and your value—and how that self-awareness can lead to deeper peace, stronger relationships, and better boundaries.
So grab your coffee, and let’s get into it.
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