How do we have a mind of our own in the world of AI? What even is real or AI? We chat about the rise of AI-generated content and the impact of influencer culture.

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• AI-generated influencers are looking more and more realistic, especially when they mimic everyday “normal” online life. Crazy we know!
• How influencer culture affects people's choices more than they realise, from shopping to self-image.
• Slowing down, practising presence and questioning trends help you stay true to you.
• Fashion trends create sameness.
• How to practice critical thinking and stay connected to your own values instead of just repeating opinions from your feed.
• Yoga, meditation, presence and how slowing down helps you connect to yourself.
• Stay informed but notice media bias.
• How we use AI in our business while still keeping our own creativity and ideas. Is it possible?!

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Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

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Welcome back to week two of our podcast comeback! In this episode, we're diving deep into something you've been asking about for ages: how to teach yoga online. We're taking you behind the scenes of how we create our MerryBody online classes. Mic issues, sister fights on set, and all the real talk about what it takes to film Yoga and Pilates classes!

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• We looked back on our very first online class recordings in 2018 and reflected on how far we’ve come since then, both in confidence and production quality.
• Feeling comfortable, confident and connected with your videographer makes such a big difference when you're filming online classes.
• We follow the one-take rule and approach filming like we're teaching in person, which keeps everything authentic and seamless even when we fumble, miscount or say left when we mean right.
• Our filming setup includes five cameras, professional lighting and lots of natural light because it creates the most beautiful look for our classes.
• Our monthly themes guide everything we create, from class titles to the actual movements we choose.
• We broke down our full production workflow from start to finish.
• We're brainstorming the idea of creating something to help other yoga and Pilates teachers build their online offerings, so let us know if that's something you'd be interested in.

If you're not yet a MerryBody member, sign up for the 7-day trial not just to exercise daily but also to practise self-acceptance.

If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

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It's been 6 months! Can you believe it. But we are back! And excited to be back. This episode is literally a sister chat, we have no idea if anyone will get to the end of it haha. But you know, we hesitated a moment before hitting publish then thought... no we have to publish it! It's been 6 months after all! So here we go, episode 439 on the Get Merry Podcast Show!

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• We built an online Yin Yoga course (we are running it right now, and yes, it's amazing!).
• We ran the 2025 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Cohort. Another beautiful cohort!
• We went to Italy for a month with the whole family, Emma got married in Martina Franca!
• And yes, we are actually planning next week's episode!

If you're not yet a MerryBody member, sign up for the 7-day trial not just to exercise daily but also to practise self-acceptance.

If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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