Episode 33: From Overdoing to Spacious Self-Love with Mary O’Connor

Aug 5, 2025

In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with entrepreneurial strategist, Mary O’Connor, who shares the powerful journey that led her from over-doing and over-giving to coming into a balanced relationship of receiving and giving, and ultimately to the gift of her own self-love. After years of raising her siblings in a household of alcoholism and neglect, Mary experienced a strong awakening experience where she felt the tangible presence of God, which propelled her into her own journey to self-love, service from fullness, and grace.

🎧 Loving ourselves is often the most courageous journey we’ll ever take. If you’re feeling in need of an inspirational touch point, and some thoughtful advice on connecting with and coming back to YOU – then this heartfelt episode is for you!

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About the Guest

Mary O’Connor is an irreverent truth-teller, and entrepreneurial strategist who’s helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs grow thriving businesses. With 40+ years of sales savvy and 27 years of coaching under her belt, Mary blends sharp wit, deep empathy, and proven marketing psychology to help business owners get seen, get paid, and get real about their brilliance. She’s the creator of the Attract Clients Now Accelerator, the diagnoser of Self-Promotion Anxiety Disorder (SPAD), and a recovering New Yorker who now rocks the hippie-chic life in Asheville with her 12-pound chi-beagle, Gracie. 


When she’s not helping women overcome subconscious blocks, she’s doing standup comedy, sipping espresso, or planning her escape to Mexico.


www.coachmaryoconnor.com

Want to discover how YOUR challenges can become your greatest gifts? Then get ready! We are about to set off on an exploration into the very heart of love, itself.