“Feel it, process it, move on!” Mary Earps: How to find gratitude after hardship

Do you trust your gut to make the best decision for yourself? Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has had to make some bold, brave choices recently.

In this chat with Fearne, Mary explains how she knew retiring from international football was right for her, and they both explore the importance of having different chapters and challenges in your life.

Having experienced periods of real mental darkness, Mary talks through the practices that now ground her in the present. She also reckons setting life goals might just be setting you up for disappointment. Should we be focusing on progress, instead of perfection? Mary has advice on how to be ok with not being good at everything!

Plus, Mary recalls the euphoric day the Lionesses won the 2022 EUROs, and reflects on the emotional impact it’s had on women across the world.

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📍 Chapters:

00:00 - 05:30 — The Weight of Retirement
05:31 - 09:30 — Family, Friendships & Finding Peace with Her Decision
09:31 - 13:15 — Paris!
13:16 - 17:20 — Avoiding Complacency
17:21 - 21:10 — Elevating Goalkeeping
21:11 - 25:00 — Legacy, Cultural Shifts & Smelling the Grass
25:01 - 29:10 — Redefining Success
29:11 - 33:15 — Letting Go of Perfection & Detaching from Outcomes
33:16 - 37:30 — Owning Her Public Platform
37:31 - 42:00 — Laughing Through Failure
42:01 - 46:00 — Hitting Rock Bottom
46:01 - 50:00 — Climbing Out, Reconnecting with Self & Daily Gratitude
50:01 - 54:21 — The Ongoing Journey