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Cheaper Than Therapy
★★★★★
These are the kind of tools that people go to therapy for. For most people, actual therapy is not accessible in the way that this is. The tools you can learn are things you would get in that setting. I think that in itself is worth it to me.
Erin Allison
Erin Allison
Merriment Maker
Only Membership I’ve Kept
★★★★★
There’s so many memberships out there. Most I dip out after 1–3 months. But I’ve kept my membership for 6 years. The community is so refreshing! Others who embrace their authentic weirdness. My life is honestly so much brighter.
Lola
Lola
Merriment Maker
You Could Stay for Years
★★★★★
I don’t think it’s obvious the depth of information and resources that are actually in this group on the outside. If you interact with people, this can be as immersive as you want it to be. You could go for years and just deep dive into all the stuff.
Jenn M.
Jenn M.
Merriment Maker
So Much to Offer!
★★★★★
I don’t know if there’s even any other groups out there that exist like this. Having the ability to go beyond their own internal work and do some one on one coaching; if that’s something they need for a particular point in their life.
Elisha
Elisha
Merriment Maker
Laugh Until You Cry
★★★★★
This is one of the best and most cost effective things you can do to take care of yourself. Mary’s creativity never ceases to amaze me, a 68 year old woman. Mary is full of light and love, without being unrealistic. Laugh until you cry.
Jane
Jane
Merriment Maker
Perfect for ADHD Brains
★★★★★
If you have ADHD, Positive Pulse fits how your brain works; drop in when you need inspiration, joy, or creativity. No pressure. Just support that fits real life.
Alanna
Alanna
Merriment Maker
Real Results in Week One
★★★★★
Within the first week, I learned real self-care and new mental health techniques that are already helping my anxiety and depression day to day.
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Lorraine
Merriment Maker
The World Needs You
★★★★★
Moving slowly through your program, I started to cry. I’m beyond thrilled to know you’re out there. The world needs you.
Brandy
Merriment Maker
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