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
Motherhood Was It What You Expected
The Truth About Motherhood
You thought motherhood would be sweet snuggles and meaningful moments.
Turns out it’s… sticky handprints, sleepless nights, and adult kids who eat your groceries, borrow your car, and ignore your advice.
Let’s talk about it.
This week on Being Mary, I’m pulling back the curtain on what motherhood really looks like—burnout, guilt, grown-up kids who know everything (but still need your Wi-Fi), and why “doing your best” is more than enough.
✨Spoiler: There’s no perfect mom. Just tired ones doing their damn best.
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