Hi… I’m Mary.
And this is Being Mary.
A memoir, a podcast, and a space for women learning to grow older, stay curious, and live fully in the chapter they’re in.
Here, I share stories about life as it really is — marriage, motherhood, loss, healing, and the quiet rediscovery of who we are becoming.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking “what’s next?” you’re in the right place.
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Real conversations about growing older, relationships, grief, and life as it unfolds.
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Latest Episode
Aug 19, 2026
4:49 min
Strength & Softess - continued
What started years ago as a tattoo chosen simply because I liked cats has taken on a whole new meaning.After transforming that cat into a panther surrounded by flowers, I finally saw it: strength and softness.Sometimes the meaning isn’t there when the story begins. Sometimes we grow into it.
A Thought to Carry With You
“We don’t always notice the moment we begin again… but somehow, we do.”
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Being Mary — The Memoir
This is the story I didn’t know I was writing while I was living it.
A memoir about growing up in small-town Ontario, navigating marriage, motherhood, loss, and rediscovery.
A story about resilience, truth, and second chances.
How My Story Touched Their Hearts
“An honest and heartfelt story that feels like a conversation — gently inviting you to reflect on your own journey and the deeper meaning behind it.”
Maggie Whitcroft
“Beautiful, insightful, and deeply relatable — a story that resonates across generations and reminds us we’re not alone in our experiences.”
Heidi Imlay
“A compelling story of silent struggles with marriage, motherhood, family, and faith — offering inspiration and hope for those searching to find their own voice.”
Jeff Betteridge
“A captivating story of resilience and raw emotion — a reminder that what we see on the surface doesn’t always reflect reality.”
Hillary Bodenham
A Little More About Me
I’m Mary — a memoir author and podcaster from Ontario. Through Being Mary,
I share honest reflections on life, loss, healing, and the chapters that shape us.
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