In the midst of holiday chaos, full calendars, and the strange pressure to both rest and do more, this episode is like a little pixie sitting on your shoulder, whispering just what you need to hear. Rather than another list of things to optimize, you'll hear simple, embodied ways to soften your pace from the inside out, and reclaim your energy without needing life to cooperate first. Pour the cocoa, pull up a pouf, and let's dive in. My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of ...

Let us slip into the glow of solstice season with four velvety, soul-soothing rituals. Each is simple enough to use what you already have at home We explore the magic of entering the dark with your body as your guide, a ritual to contact your heart’s truest desires, candlelit practices for reflection and gratitude, and a tender house-blessing to welcome the returning light. If you’re craving a slower, more sensual way to move through the seasons, these rituals offer warmth, wonder, and wisdom...

In the fall of 2020, I bought a house. I needed a few furnishings, so on the Friday after Thanksgiving I innocently wandered onto some home décor websites. I was not prepared for the full-force assault on my senses that is Black Friday shopping. I remember saying to a friend at the time, “I should have worn a helmet.” Now, I’m not here to tell anyone they should or shouldn’t buy those bamboo sheets they’ve been eyeing. But what I do know is this: The urgency of Black Friday is a perfect metap...

Step right up and pull up a pouf, because today is a very exciting, big reveal on Come to Your Senses. My new journal, Sensing the Sacred, is now available! Today I'm sharing the creative process behind the book, the deeper roots of sensory spirituality, and how to create a spiritual practice that feels both doable, and deeply nourishing. You’ll hear passages from the book, learn about returning to a spirituality that's not confined by rules or rigidity, and discover how to awaken...

Listen, self-care is great. But sometimes, a girl just needs something a little…more Sometimes self-care needs to feel more like self-seduction. It’s not enough to just drink more water or hit the snooze one extra time. She needs sparkle, zest, cheek, and creativity to really fill her cup to overfloweth. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six simple, sensory ways to feel less like a zombie, and more like the living, breathing work of art you are. Hit play and let’s begin. ...

If you've ever felt tired of living from your analytical, over-thinking mind, and strategized a change by becoming more disciplined, more perfect, more...better, this mini-episode is for you. If you find yourself somewhere in this story, The Sanctuary is here to welcome your sweaty dancing, spiritually curvy self with open arms. We close for new members tonight, head to https://marylofgren.com/sanctuary to join us. The Sanctuary doors are open for just a few days 💐If you're ...

Sometimes, the smallest rituals create the biggest transformation. In this episode we explore how to turn everyday moments into living altars of beauty and meaning. You’ll learn how to create tiny sensory rituals that soothe your nervous system, awaken your feminine presence, and re-enchant your day. If this conversation lights something within you, The Sanctuary is where we practice these rituals together. It's a seasonal membership for women devoted to beauty, presence, and...

Join me October 29th at a free new workshop ✨ The Everyday Enchantress: How to bring more magic and meaning into your days, awaken intuition, and make wonder a way of life. Wednesday October 29th at 6pm ET / 3pm PT Click here to save your seat.

All around you, enchantment is whirring and stirring. The books stacked at your bedside, the lemon on your kitchen counter, the coat rack that holds your comings and goings—all dwellings of the holy, prayers in plain sight. My experience of enchantment is that it is less an escape into fantasy and more a deepening of intimacy. This is why I'm so excited to gather and bring you a free new workshop: The Everyday EnchantressA free workshop to bring more magic and meaning into your days, awaken i...

It’s my birthday! Today I turn 45. 44 was a big year. I moved across the country. (Image I is on one of my cherished walks through the California hills, close to where I live in the Bay Area.) The Sanctuary celebrated its first birthday! There have been new friends, new challenges, new adventures. I am so very grateful for our connection. It's so meaningful to know that there are folks out there every day reading my emails and listening to the pod. I am tru...

Happy September dear one! As autumn begins to unfurl the first ribbons of her golden cape, this episode is a chance to take a breath, usher in some breathing room, and relax into the richness of what's to come. You'll hear a devotional piece of my personal writing; a tribute to the fabulous, fierce fronded, beauty of the leek. A new season of pleasure, presence, and possibility awaits. Hit play and let's begin. 🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources...

Have you ever noticed how, when you’re bone tired or overstimulated, your mind craves something extravagant, like a two-hour massage, a pint of ice cream, or a week in Italy? And yet, what the body often longs for is something more simple. Something nourishing that doesn’t intensify, but simply satisfies. Welcome to the art of being satisfied. In this episode I’ll show you how to recognize when your nervous system has slipped beyond its natural boundaries, and how to return to the...

"The world is full of magic, silently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats. There is certain sweetness in surrendering to a sofa, drizzled in a patch of afternoon light. Lounging is the art of striking up a romance with time itself. In this episode, we’ll wander through the pleasures of the lounge, how to not get bored and revert to scrolling when you lounge, cultivate a dreamy state of embodied relaxation, and let the art of lounging wrap around you like silk. Hit play a...

Today’s episode sheds golden hour light on how to savor the ripe, radiant season of late summer. Together, we’ll explore: The energetic and emotional qualities of late summerWhy this time of year can feel both deliciously abundant and strangely bittersweetRituals to help you savor the sweetness of the season through your senses and your spiritHow to align and reconnect with your seasonal nature to make life more easeful, flowing, and deeply attuned Let’s slow down to soak up all the simp...

Today's episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Sanctuary community, where in August we're enjoying a month of mastering The Art of Beauty Ritual. Come snuggle up in my salon for a cozy, big-sister-style audio love note on how to make your relationship to beauty more radiant, resplendent, sacred and satisfying. The Sanctuary is open now through August 7th - click here to join today. 🌸 The Sanctuary is open now through August 7th - click here to join today.

In this episode, we time travel through Mesopotamian body paint, ancient offerings of scented jasmine, to love letters sealed with a kiss of scent. This episode will inspire you to indulge in beauty ritual as an expression of adornment, healing, anointing and empowerment. LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Join The Sanctuary: Open Now for One Week Only! Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O’donohue La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino - An Ode To Red Lipstick 🌸 The Sanctuary...

In this episode we explore the “what” and the “how” a life worth swooning over. Swooning: an experience so rich and deliriously lovely it can knock you flat. From the crunch of a perfect French fry to the voluption of bamboo sheets, you'll hear stories, practices, and reflections to help you melt into presence and fall in love with life through your senses. LINKS FROM THE SHOW Salt Fat Acid Heat The Taste of Things Nigella Lawson Movie: Buy Now L.L. Bean Merino Wol...

Beyond the wispy gowns and filtered photos, this episode offers a fresh, grounded look at what it means to embody a multifaceted expression of feminine energy. We’ll explore how these qualities show up in all of our lives (no matter your gender identity), why they’re often misunderstood, and how nature can teach us to honor the wholeness interwoven between the two. Simple examples, soulful stories, and a few laughs (#whoppiecushion) lie ahead, hit play and let's dive in. LINKS FRO...

In this episode, you'll explore the art of creating more quiet in your life, without needing to retreat to a cabin in the woods or swear off technology forever. You’ll discover three simple, soft practices that invite more peace into your days and spaciousness into your mind. From small sensory rituals to bold moves to clear space, these practices will help you soften the edges of armor and return to your own sanctuary of center. LINKS FROM THE SHOW: In Celebration of Beauty: A Free Aud...

Cuddle up for this love letter to the hidden histories and secret lives of flowers. We’ll explore how blooms have been used to heal, inspire, and communicate since time began, You’ll also gather creative, practical ideas for bringing more of the beauty and abundance of flowers into your home and heart. This episode will leave you with a bouquet of timeless wisdom, healing beauty, and creative kindling to brighten your days. LINKS FROM THE SHOW: In Celebration of Beauty: A Fr...