If you’ve ever met or seen someone who is genuinely thriving (even when the circumstances of their life are less than ideal) and wondered, What’s their secret?, this is the podcast for you.
Each week, host Marta Kagan interviews resilient humans who share the most vulnerable moments of their lives and the choices that helped them become their most Marvelus selves.
New episodes every Wednesday.
If you've ever struggled with 'imposter syndrome' or self-doubt (and who hasn't), you're going to LOVE the tips Marta shares in this episode of the Be Marvelous Podcast.
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Discover the key difference between self-worth and self-esteem and why it's essential for long-term happiness
Learn practical strategies to reprogram your mind and nervous system to support a stronger sense of self-worth
Experience transformative breathing exercises and visualization techniques that can immediately shift your energy and mindset
FACT: If you're not proactively training your mind and your nervous system to work FOR you, there's a very good chance that it's working AGAINST you.
And that's why you NEED to listen to this episode!
Hi PLAY to learn two super-simple science-backed mental health hacks to help you regulate your mood, your mindset, and your emotions, fostering a healthier, more marvelous life.
In this episode, you will:
Discover how tiny, consistent changes can profoundly impact your mental and emotional well-being.
Learn about neuroplasticity and how to rewire your brain for better performance and improved mood.
Understand the critical role of rest and how you can rejuvenate your brain and nervous system with a few super-targeted R&R 'hacks.'
Scroll up and press play now to start implementing these simple yet powerful mental health hacks and transform your life!
If I told you there was a simple, PLEASURABLE way to love your own body (exactly as it is right now), kick any hints of 'good girl' shame to the curb, and achieve both personal and financial abundance—you'd want to hear about it, wouldn't you?
Then hit PLAY on this episode, because my guest and co-conspirator, Barbara Katsnelson, and I are going to map out exactly how you can go from from being underpaid and unsatisfied to orgasmically abundant... and why the world NEEDS you to do exactly that.
In this episode you'll learn:
Practical tools to cultivate unfaltering self-confidence and break old, limiting patterns
The secrets to experiencing deep, unapologetic pleasure in your body and your life
How embracing your desires can lead to financial success and true fulfilment
Ready to transform your life and become the most empowered version of yourself? Tune in to this episode now and start your journey towards being well-f**ked and well-paid!
To find out more about The Well Fucked & Well Paid Woman Program go to: https://theawarenessmuse.thrivecart.com/well-fcked--well-paid
"Midlife is not a crisis; it's an opportunity to harness the wisdom of four-plus decades of living and become who you were actually meant to be."
In this episode, host Marta Kagan sits down with Dr. Allison Mulcahy who shares her journey of transitioning from a high-stress career in emergency medicine to embracing surrender and exploring the healing power of sexual energy and clairvoyance.
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Her experience with burnout and the transformative impact of ayahuasca
Why this double board-certified physician prescribes orgasms, not apples, for optimal physical and emotional health
How she learned to truly surrender and embrace the discomfort of the unknown—and how you can playfully (and confidently) flirt with surrender in YOUR life
Truly a must-listen episode for those seeking to reinvent themselves and embrace their most unfuckwithable selves!
Ever wondered how some women exude unstoppable confidence and magnetic charisma? What if you could discover their secret and unleash your own inner rockstar?
In a world where women are conditioned to play small and doubt their power, finding authentic confidence and a strong voice can be challenging.
This episode dives into a revolutionary approach to breaking free from these societal norms and reclaiming your power through the unique experience of Rockstar Camp.
In this episode, you will:
Learn practical strategies to build unshakable confidence and break free from limiting beliefs.
Discover the transformative power of embodying your voice and presence through the arts.
Gain insights into fostering true sisterhood and support among women, overcoming societal conditioning.
Hit play now to join host Marta Kagan and special guest Megan Jo Wilson as they reveal the secrets to becoming unfuckwithable and living your fullest, most vibrant life!
If someone had told 22-year-old me that I would feel sexier, more confident, and more vibrantly alive at 52 (AND have a way hotter sex life) than I did thirty years prior, I probably would have laughed in their face.
But that is my reality.
And I would LOVE for it to become YOURS.
Which is why I'm dedicating this episode to helping you break free from societal pressure to be a 'good girl' and fully embrace—and own—your sexuality.
In this episode, you will:
Learn the three critical things you need to unlearn to enhance your sexual satisfaction and intimacy.
Discover five powerful questions you must ask yourself to unlock a deeper understanding of your sexual desires, needs, and turn-ons.
Get a step-by-step embodiment practice that will help you get out of your head and into your body, priming you for more pleasurable and intimate experiences.
Tune into this transformative episode now to start your journey toward a hot af love life at any age!
Have you ever met someone who seems to radiate confidence and joy and wondered what their secret is?
This podcast episode reveals how you can achieve that same level of vibrant, unshakeable self-worth.
In today’s fast-paced world, many women struggle with overcoming past trauma, breaking free from repetitive negative cycles, and building self-confidence.
This episode dives deep into how you can reclaim your power and live a life that's truly unfuckwithable, no matter your age or past experiences.
By tuning in, you'll discover:
How to overcome childhood trauma and reclaim your sense of worth.
Techniques and resources to break free from people-pleasing and addiction.
Ways to use your body to build self-confidence, self-love, and self-compassion.
Don’t miss this transformative conversation – click play now and start your journey towards becoming radiantly confident and unfuckwithable.
Had enough of hot flashes, brain fog, and all the other super-fun symptoms of peri-/menopause? Me too, babe. That's why I created this episode: to help you reclaim your power and go from 'hot flash' to 'hot bitch.'
Hit play to learn:
Why some of the women in your life might be making your [peri]menopause symptoms WORSE
A simple life hack that will help ease your symptoms AND boost your confidence
The super-potent (and super affordable!) menopause treatment that nobody is talking about — this tip alone is worth EVERYTHING!!!
Plus, a simple 60-second Embodiment Practice that will help regulate your mood and sharpen mental focus
What happens when you bury emotional trauma? Where do those unprocessed feelings GO? Do they lodge themselves in your physical body, causing acute or chronic illnesses like diabetes or even cancer?
For my guest this week, Irma Lorena McGraw, the answer was a resounding YES. Having completely buried her feelings about terminating an unplanned pregnancy, Irma Lorena was shocked to be diagnosed with cervical cancer, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and PCOS—all before her 30th birthday and despite being in excellent physical condition as a lifelong athlete.
Tune in to hear:
How she went from feeling hopeless and suicidal to CANCER-FREE and genuinely joyful—in just a few short years
The 3 key moves that allowed her to take back the reins of her mental, emotional AND PHYSICAL health—without a prescription, surgery, or any other medical intervention
How she recovered from a devastating late-stage miscarriage... and what this experience has taught her about grief, forgiveness, and vulnerability
Get a box of tissues (and keep them handy), because this episode is packed with ALL OF THE FEELS...
What would you change about your life if you suddenly faced the end of it? This is the question we'll explore this week with my guest Jennie, Cruise, whose multiple near-death experiences taught her to believe that "Everything—and I mean everything—is a gift, albeit occasionally wrapped in sandpaper."
Tune in to this very special replay episode to hear:
How Jennie survived (and dare I say 'embraced?') her battle with a flesh-eating bacteria
What a head-on collision taught her about healthy boundaries
The "magic pill" she gives her students that makes everything in their lives better (and has ZERO side effects)
How we can use our EYES, our bodies, and our subconscious minds to heal trauma and cultivate mental-emotional well-being
Plus Jennie shares SO MANY incredible (and incredibly simple) mental-emotional wellness tips in this episode... So get comfortable, hit PLAY and get ready to feel and BE MARVELUS.
What if I told you that the key to feeling unf**kwithably confident, joyful, and wildly alive is in your lap (literally) RIGHT NOW?
HIT PLAY on today's episode to discover the very thing the partiarchy does NOT want you to know about — and how to tap into it DAILY to unlock more pleasure, joy, and fulfillment in your life.
Join me and sex + love coach, Barbara Katsnelson, as we explore:
Why most of us are cock-blocking our own pleasure — and how to change that (immediately)
How to 'microdose' pleasure and infuse joy and power into even the shittiest of days
How to tune in to your desires and your body's wisdom to unlock creativity, improve relationships, and feel SEXY AF!
Ever wish your brain had a ctrl + alt + delete button so you could just 'restart' it when distressing thoughts, emotions, or life circumstances thrust you into a doom spiral? Yeah, me too.
And that's exactly what I'm sharing in this week's solo episode: my three go-to ways to snap the f**k out of it and get back to feeling and being my most marvelus self.
If you've ever doubted yourself, felt lost, or wondered, What the hell am I doing with my life? -- you'll LOVE this interview with my dear friend and gifted Seer/Alchemist, Aama Harwood.
Dive in to discover:
How to connect with your divine purpose
The two simple keys to mastering your mind, your mood, and your life
The one simple shift in perspective that will help you navigate ANY challenge with grace and confidence
In this episode of the Be Marvelus podcast, I chat with Matt Coffman, a mineral nutritional balancing practitioner and host of the Integrative Thoughts podcast, who shares his personal journey of discovering and overcoming heavy metal toxicity, which severely impacted his physical, mental, and emotional health.
Hit play to hear Matt explain:
The critical role heavy metals play in our health
The symptoms of toxicity (and why everyone should try hair tissue mineral analysis)
Practical steps you can take to improve your well-being and increase your body's capacity to thrive amid exposure to environmental toxins
This week on the Be Marvelus Podcast, I sit down with coach, therapist, teacher, writer, and healing practitioner, Shira Sameroff, to explore the transformative power of being real and listening to oneself.
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Why it's so hard for so many of us to actually be real
The subtle art of listening to yourself—and not mistaking your truth and intuition for the internalized voices of your family, friends, society, etc.
The transformative power of facing your fears and having your vulnerabilities witnessed by others (versus hiding them, like we usually do)
Our top tips and tools to start feeling and being more real and more marvelous INSTANTLY
My guest this week is an Emmy-winning news producer turned Pleasure Coach whose personal and professional path has been anything but ordinary.
Hit PLAY to hear Annette's remarkable story, including:
The #1 essential ingredient to manifesting your dreams (hint: it starts with the letter "C")
How a documentary on the Obama White House and a huge personal loss led her down a path of personal development centered around female pleasure and empowerment
The three things you MUST do to live a radiant, fulfilling life
Join me and Erotic Leadership & Embodiment Coach, Meg Williams, for a deep and intimate conversation about the crucial role of pleasure—yes, pleasure—in manifesting desires, expressing your true self, and living with authenticity.
Listen in as Meg shares her personal journey of turning a deeply painful personal loss into an opportunity for growth, intimacy, and mind-blowing expansion.
Plus you'll learn...
Why it's so important for mothers to pass knowledge of sacred sexuality to their daughters
How to decouple shame from sexuality—and find empowerment through sensual pleasure
What the terms 'embodied manifesting,' 'erotic leadership,' and 'sex magic' actually mean
A few of Meg's most beloved rituals for harnessing the power of divine feminine energy (that you can start practicing at home today!)
What does it really mean to live your best life? And how the hell do you actually do that when life keeps throwing shit sandwiches at you?
My guest today, Veronica Lynn Clark (renowned coach, speaker, author, podcast host, mother, and activist) has a few opinions on these questions... as well as some practical advice.
Hit PLAY to hear Veronica share:
Her insights on how to find joy and hope after massive rupture
Her struggles (and triumphs) with taboo topics such as sex and suicide
Her go-to practices for promoting joy, pleasure—and truly living your best life
In this special Valentine's Day episode of The Be Marvelus Podcast, I'm joined by life coach, stand-up comedian, and Professional Wing Woman, Emily Taradash, who shares her personal story of love and heartbreak, her journey towards self-love and acceptance, and how these experiences shaped her philosophy and approach to coaching others in their pursuits of love and healthy relationships.
A lot of people talk about turning their pain into art, but today's guest, award-winning filmmaker, Deborah Kampmeier, actually walks that talk.
The delightful Jennie Cruise is back on the show this week to share mental fitness tips and simple daily strategies for cultivating the most beautiful, loving relationship possible —with yourself!
Join me and my brave, brilliant and beautiful 18-year-old child, Scrap Kagan, for an honest, entertaining, and wildly insightful conversation about what it's like to grow up transgender, why her/its pronouns are a perpetually moving target, and why she firmly believes that everyone should let their freak flag fly—as often as possible.
Five years ago, Brooke Herbert became something of a medical mystery when out of seemingly nowhere, her body started giving out on her. Overcome by fatigue, anxiety, and depression, Brooke's search for relief and answers ultimately led her to discover that it was her 'second brain' (aka her gut) that was the root of her symptoms. Hit PLAY to hear the lessons learned and insights gained through Brooke's healing journey plus her tips on using inner wisdom and simple lifestyle changes to transform pain into peace and frustration into freedom.
What if all the love, approval, and pleasure you've been seeking from others was suddenly available to you NOW (and always)—24/7/365?
That is exactly what my guest, Brittini Burton, discovered one day while dancing seductively in front of a mirror. After years of simultaneously seeking and rejecting her own feminine energy, Brittini learned how to surrender to it through sensual movement. Since then, she has dedicated herself to empowering women to fully express and accept themselves through her Austin-based company, Big Pussy Energy.
HIT PLAY to hear more about Brittini's journey including how she traveled the world solo for eight years (and what she learned about herself along the way) and why she believes that a woman who owns her pussy, owns her life.
In this solo episode, you'll learn exactly how I take my power back anytime I feel nervous, anxious, overwhelmed, imposter-y—or just plain stuck. I'll walk you through each step, explain why 'positive thinking' or mental exercises aren't enough... and I'll introduce you to my world-famous 'Pleasure Snack' (which you are going to LOVE).
P.S. This is THE episode you'll want to listen to before heading into the holidays (which can be so triggering)! So instead of letting it all get the best of you, HIT PLAY and join me in taking your power back.
Most people run from their darkness. But my guest today? She dances with it.
Listen in as my friend, sister, and legit sorceress, Raven Black, shares her powerful story of witnessing unimaginable family violence—and how that changed her perspective about herself, her life, and her connection with the divine.
What happens when you dedicate an entire year to intense mental, emotional and spiritual growth and healing? That is exactly the question this week's guest, Nymue Oberg, will answer, as she shares her incredible experience of going "all in" with Ayahuasca, darkness retreats, and so much more... back to back to back, in under 15 months.
Listen in as Nymue candidly shares the mental health struggles that pushed her into hardcore healing, the beautiful breakthroughs she had along the way, and her advice for reclaiming your own courage and light, even amid profound pain and darkness.
"The greatest joy in life is to simply show up as who you are and not as someone else. That's where all the music happens." — So says my guest, Priti Tanna (author of I Married a Coconut: Stories of an Indian girl growing up in America) after decades of searching for the answer to the question, "What's wrong with me?" like so many of us do.
Listen in to hear Priti's exquisitely honest and authentic story of self-discovery, including:
How growing up as a first-generation Indian American influenced her identity and the challenges she experienced trying to 'fit in' to two vastly different cultures
The many tools and practices Priti explored in her search to "feel better"—and which ones actually worked
What the loss of her father and the grief that followed taught her about life, death... and all the moments in between
If you've ever struggled with feelings of self-doubt, unworthiness, or Imposter Syndrome (and who hasn't?), you're going to LOVE this episode because I'm going to share:
Why you can have decent or even high self-esteem—and still feel unworthy
The truth about Positive Affirmations and Mindset Training—and where they fall short
Three SUPER SIMPLE, super powerful 'hacks' for rewiring your nervous system to work FOR YOU
My favorite 'Jedi Mind Trick' for overcoming fear, self-doubt, and resistance so you can feel worthy AF!
YOUR HOST
As CEO of Marvelus and host of the Be Marvelus Podcast, Marta Kagan is on a mission to make mental and emotional fitness as normal as brushing your teeth.
A 3X founder, a Jewish-Ukranian immigrant, and expert coach/mentor, Marta believes that each of us is meant to feel wildly alive in every moment. She dreams of showing humans everywhere how to turn up the volume on their self-expression, their sensuality, and their bliss through breathwork, nervous system mastery, and embodiment.
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Are you someone who has a personal story you can’t wait to share with the world?
Maybe it’s about a time you overcame adversity, were resilient, and persevered to become your most Marvelus self. Now you’re ready to share your mental fitness superpower with others. Sounds like you? Fill out the form below to become a guest.
This episode of the Be Marvelus Podcast dives into the secrets of genuine happiness and self-empowerment, especially for women over 40.
We explore how breaking free from repetitive patterns and embracing self-compassion can lead to unfuckwithable self-confidence and a vibrant, sexy life at any age.
In this podcast episode, you will:
Learn how to step out of your head and into your body to cultivate true happiness.
Discover the power of changing your personal brand and reclaiming your identity.
Gain practical tips on self-forgiveness and how it can transform your life.
Tune in to this transformative episode now and start your journey to living your most radiant, powerful, and happy life!