The Posi Pod: Recent Episodes
Positively Meg & Merlot Free Melody
Join Megs, Mels and their guests as they positively inspire you to live a better life, no matter what the adversity. This podcast will cover topics from mental health to sobriety, body image to mindfulness. Find us on Instagram @theposipod and for even more content follow us @positivelymeg and @merlotfreemelody
In this (slightly belated) episode of The Posi Pod, we speak with Adam Clark. Adam has been sober for 10 years and lets us in on his decision to turn his back on alcohol. We discuss the benefits he has experienced and why being sober is so brilliant! Follow us on Instagram @theposipod and for more content follow @positivelymeg and @merlotfreemelody
In this episode of The Posi Pod, we are joined by Louise Goodall @beautifulyoumindfulandfree - Louise speaks to us about her recent journey into the alcohol free world and her experience with PMDD (post menstrual dysphoric disorder). Follow us on Instagram @theposipod or @merlotfreemelody @positivelymeg
In this episode of The Posi Pod, we are joined by Jonny Stevens, Founder of the Better Without app. Jonny discusses the ever expanding alcohol free drinks industry, his own personal journey with going alcohol free and how the app came about. Download the app and follow them on Instagram @betterwithoutapp - you can follow us on @theposipod and for more content @positivelymeg @merlotfreemelody
Welcome to another episode of The Posi Pod, in this episode we were joined by Lauren Nottage, a reformed party girl who changed her passion from the pub to sobriety. We discuss her two year journey with moderation and what has lead her to face sobriety head on. Follow Lauren on Instagram @face_thesunshine - Follow @theposipod and for even more content follow @positivelymeg @merlotfreemelody
Trigger Warning: Suicide. In this week's episode we discuss men’s mental health with Alex Blake from @pmaobviously. We are going to warn you, this one is a tear jerker as Alex let’s us in on his own experiences with bipolar and how he is trying to give back to others facing poor mental health.
On today's episode we welcome back Varrie Dunlop @varriessurvivalguide, we discuss her sober curiosity and what the journey has been like so far. Follow us on Instagram @theposipod and for even more content follow us @positivelymeg and @merlotfreemelody
In today’s episode we speak with Adam Mayhew, Founder of the Alcohol Reset Challenge, Adam discusses being three years alcohol free and how he is trying to change the game. You can find us on Instagram @theposipod and for even more content you can find us @positivelymeg and @merlotfreemelody
In this episode, we speak with Jamie and Raeesa from @wheresourlemonade_ - they let us in on what it's like to release a book about mental health during a pandemic. They also bravely speak about their own journeys with depression and we discuss some tips and tricks they have learnt along the way. Follow us on Instagram @theposipod and for more content @merlotfreemelody and @positivelymeg
In this episode, we speak with @alex.journal.journey - he lets us in on how your mental health is affected when you are under the sea and we grill him on his recent adventure into the world of sobriety. Follow us on Instagram @theposipod and for more content @merlotfreemelody and @positivelymeg
In this BONUS episode of the posi pod, we discuss Sober Christmas… our expectations for the Festive period and what we are planning to do…and drink!
We debate important questions like… what to do if your gravy has red wine in? Why do prosecco flavoured crisps exist? Follow us on Instagram @theposipod and for more content @merlotfreemelody and @positivelymeg
Trigger Warning: Depression, OCD, antidepressants. In this episode, we welcome back a season 1 favourite, Abbie from @asobertale… We laugh our way through serious topics such as mental health, antidepressants and sobriety. Follow us on Instagram: @theposipod and for even more content @merlotfreemelody @positivelymeg
In this welcome episode of series 2, we introduce Mels to you all and she flips the script by interviewing Megs! We discuss sobriety, mental health and much more. TRIGGER WARNING: suicide and depression. Follow us on Instagram @theposipod @positivelymeg @merlotfreemelody
In the season finale of season 1, I am joined by @merlotfreemelody to discuss her journey with sobriety. We discuss our favourite alcohol free drinks and answer some popular questions around being sober. Follow me on Instagram for more content @positivelymeg
*Slight microphone issue in the intro but is resolved shortly after" In this episode I speak with the inspiring Abbie McCarthy (@asobertale on Insta) about sobriety, what lead her to quit alcohol and the benefits and challenges she has faced. Thank you to Abbie for speaking so openly and candidly about her experiences. Follow me on Instagram for more @positivelymeg
On this episode I speak with mental health advocate, Vairi Alison. We discuss her bipolar diagnosis and what it's like to live with a mental health illness. You can find me on Instagram @positivelymeg and Vairi @theface_in_the_crowd
In episode 3, I speak to the brave Varrie Dunlop as she honestly discusses her diagnosis and treatment of stage four blood cancer, her mental health and how her life is different now. Follow me on Instagram @positivelymeg and Varrie on @varriedunlop_
Welcome to episode TWO! This week I am joined by the lovely Brooke McIntyre, a self love advocate from Canada. We discuss our own personal journeys with diet culture, body image and self acceptance.
Disclaimer: we are not professionals, we are just two advocates having an open conversation. If you need to seek professional help, please speak with your doctor.
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In the first episode of "The Posi Pod", Megan introduces herself and her story. She gives you an idea of what to expect from the podcast.
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