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...

Tiny rituals are what create the drumbeat of our week, and the heartbeat of our lives. In today’s episode, you’ll discover: The story of one of my greatest inspirations—and his beautifully simple approach to lifeMy favorite rituals for closing the day and transitioning from doing to beingThe most reliable Monday ritual I know of to cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters most for the week ahea🌸 The Sanctuary is open for new members through June 25th. A feminine membership devot...

Gather round the fire today while Mary shares three vivid, unexpected moments that brought her back to life after losing her inner spark. You'll hear crackling stories featuring tassel twirling, hospital glam, and the healing power of everyday sensuality. 🌸 The Sanctuary is open for new members through June 25th. A feminine membership devoted to presence, pleasure, and sensory living. When you join now, you’ll receive a printed copy of the brand-new Everyday Sensualist 30-Day Jo...

Meeting overwhelm with productivity methods is a well worn path. But do you ever feel like that path is just a wagon rut that just takes you in circles? What if the answer isn’t about getting better at handling overwhelm, but instead, finding a deeper presence with your body to unhook from it altogether? In this episode of Come To Your Senses, I’m weaving you a tale that includes mid-day naps in the coat closet, being saved by a whiff of geranium, and other early stirrings of a se...

New Everyday Sensualist Workshop: https://marylofgren.com/workshop What does it mean to be a sensualist? In this episode, we answer that question with real, simple, beautiful examples of how to make your living from your senses not just an escape from everyday life, but the heart and soul of it. New Workshop: The Everyday Sensualist - June 14th ✨ Unlock the Secrets to Feeling More Present, Magnetic, and Alive—Through the Power of Your Senses

The Renaissance was a time of discovery, beauty, and full-bodied celebration of the senses. It was also, let’s be honest, a horrendous time of patriarchal oppression and violence, where unless you were a wealthy white man in a powdered wig, you were likely left out of the party, or even crushed beneath its weight. What would it look like to create an everyday renaissance? One that reclaims beauty, celebration, and pleasure not as a privileged luxury, but as an essential part of h...

Who needs a weekend retreat when you've got chocolate, an open window and Spanish guitar? In this episode, you'll discover how tiny moments of pleasure—just five minutes long—can shift your energy, rewire your nervous system, and transform your day. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Join The Sanctuary Want List - Opening Soon Episode 171: The Sensualist's Guide To Welcoming Spring Episode: Italian Inspired Tips For Health and Happiness Free Audio Collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty • Di...

I’m thrilled to welcome my own beloved Tantra teacher, Lindy James—a woman whose grounded presence and wisdom have deeply influenced my understanding of sensuality, safety, and embodiment. We get into: What Tantra practices teach about being fully present in the body, to experience more of lifeA practical model for knowing and speaking boundaries with clarity and kindnessSmall ways to reconnect with sensuality on your own terms, even if it’s felt distant or dormant If you’ve been longing...