Meredyth with a Why

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In this deeply meaningful episode, I sit down with Isabelle Daikeler, co-creator of Shakeology, fitness nutrition expert, and healing practitioner, for a powerful conversation about healing, self improvement, spirituality, and what it truly means to come back into alignment.

Isabelle opens up about the physical pain, life setbacks, and emotional struggles that eventually led her toward a profound spiritual awakening. What began as one of the darkest seasons of her life became the doorway to deeper healing, emotional wellness, and a completely new understanding of the mind-body connection.

In this episode, we talk about: - Isabelle's journey through chronic pain, recovery, and personal transformation - How surrender can become the first step toward self improvement - The connection between trauma, stress, inflammation, and emotional regulation - Why spirituality can play a powerful role in healing and growth - How intuition and inner guidance can help you feel more aligned - Isabelle's work with the Harmonic Egg, sound healing, and nervous system support - How emotional wellness creates space for peace, clarity, and purpose

This episode is for anyone navigating change, searching for healing, exploring spirituality, or looking for tools to support emotional regulation and self improvement in everyday life. —

00:00 Introducing Isabelle Daikeler

02:07 Mind Body and Inflammation

08:47 Healing Work and Channeling

13:12 Lessons from Surrender

18:42 Holding Space and Hard Lessons

21:53 Finding Your Real Path

27:48 Why Younger Generations Awaken Faster

30:10 Raising a Child with Guidance

33:36 Grounded Spiritual Access

40:21 Mountain Healing Space

44:16 Energy Reading Insights

52:14 Staying Grounded Now

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Everything is Your Truth, Pay Attention! - with Meredyth Willits

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In this episode, I'm diving into a powerful truth that keeps showing up in my life. Everything around you is trying to get your attention. Every relationship, every trigger, every moment of discomfort or peace. It's all pointing you back to yourself. This is a deep conversation around Self Improvement, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Emotional Regulation, and Emotional Wellness. These are all connected to the way you experience your life right now. If you've been feeling stretched, triggered, or like you're outgrowing certain people or situations, this episode will help you understand why. Here's what we explore: - How your external world reflects your internal state and personal growth - Why Emotional Regulation is the foundation for clarity and better decision making - The role of Spiritual Awakening in recognizing patterns, triggers, and misalignment - Learning to trust your inner voice as part of your Self Improvement journey - How Spirituality can guide you back to love, compassion, and self awareness - Recognizing when relationships, jobs, or environments are no longer aligned with your Emotional Wellness - The balance between giving grace and honoring your own boundaries - How to stop repeating cycles and start choosing yourself, without guilt This episode is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and start listening to what your life is trying to show you. Because when you learn to recognize the signs, regulate your emotions, and trust yourself, you move closer to clarity, alignment, and love. If you're on a journey of Self Improvement, exploring your Spirituality, or learning how to protect your Emotional Wellness, this conversation will resonate deeply. — 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Mirrors And Triggers 08:31 Teaching Kids Discomfort Signals 16:33 Parents Fear And Judgment 20:10 Higher Self And Love Game 22:58 Instant Karma And Fast Lessons 24:04 Red Flags And Unconditional Love 30:11 Divorce And Freedom 37:29 Find Safe People 40:08 Healthy Relationships Grow 42:21 Play The Game Of Love — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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In this thought-provoking and heartfelt episode, I sit down with spiritual medium, author, and podcast host Cheryl Bradley for a deep conversation about spirituality, spiritual awakening, and self improvement. We explore how intuition, mediumship, and spirit communication can actually support your emotional wellness and emotional regulation in everyday life, not just in big, life-changing moments. Cheryl shares the story behind her book A Spirit's Journey and her powerful mantra, if it's light, it's right, as we dive into what happens before birth, why we choose certain life experiences, and how learning to trust yourself can shift everything. In this episode, we talk about: - How understanding your soul's journey can help you grow, heal, and navigate life with more clarity and intention. - How intuition actually works and how tuning into it can support both your personal growth and emotional decision-making. - Why fear, overwhelm, and anxiety are often tied to ego and how reconnecting with your inner guidance can bring you back to a place of calm and control. - How even the hardest experiences can hold purpose, and how shifting your perspective can support deeper healing. - How spirituality shows up in real life, not just in readings, but in your daily choices. - Why openness matters in your spiritual journey If you're on a journey of self improvement, spiritual awakening, or emotional healing, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It's a grounded, honest, and meaningful conversation that will help you better understand yourself, your emotions, and your path forward. — 00:00 Introducing Cheryl Bradley 02:53 Five Part Spirit Map 06:48 Birth And Returning Home 12:34 Reading Expectations And Flow 20:18 Outed As A Psychic Teacher 25:20 Everyone Has Intuition 28:25 If Its Light Its Right 35:35 Letting Go Control 39:21 Family Lessons Boundaries 43:18 Yes No Spirit Practice 48:03 Purposeful Hard Times 53:20 Lightning And The Light 56:33 Closing Plugs — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Bradley:

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In this episode, I'm diving into something that's been sitting heavy on my heart, what it really means to experience a spiritual awakening in today's world, and how we begin to see humanity differently when we do. After a recent healing session, I had a moment of clarity that shifted how I view language, culture, religion, and identity. What if these things were never meant to divide us… but to push us toward deeper awareness, connection, and love? In this conversation, I walk you through: - How our differences are tied to spirituality and growth, not separation - The role of ego, fear, and judgment in blocking true connection - Why emotional regulation is key in navigating a divided world - How to move toward emotional wellness instead of reacting from triggers - What self improvement really looks like when it comes to loving people who are different from you This episode is a reflection on where we are as a society, but also a personal invitation to pause, look inward, and ask yourself how you're showing up in the world. Because real spiritual awakening isn't about avoiding discomfort… It's about learning how to move through it with awareness, compassion, and intention. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by division, triggered by what you're seeing online or in real life, or just questioning things on a deeper level, this episode is for you. — 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Bias and Discomfort Explained 05:17 Oneness as the Goal 12:16 Politics and Cruelty Callout 19:09 Ego Superiority Trap 25:04 Global Family Metaphor 35:35 Media Fueled Separation 37:42 Differences Make Life Rich — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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In this episode, I'm diving into a powerful healing modality that has completely transformed the way I approach self improvement, emotional wellness, and spirituality, MAP (Make Anything Possible) healing. After nearly 20 years in energy work, I didn't expect to discover something that would shift my perspective this much. What started as a simple workshop turned into a deeper understanding of how our subconscious mind stores trauma, shapes our behaviors, and even influences our ability to regulate emotions. If you've been on a journey of spiritual awakening, or you're actively working on your emotional regulation and personal growth, this episode will give you a fresh and eye-opening perspective. Here's what we explore: - What MAP healing is and how it works with your subconscious and higher self - How past experiences, even small ones, can impact your emotional patterns and daily life - Why healing doesn't have to mean reliving painful memories - How this work supports emotional regulation and helps reduce triggers in real time - Real-life examples of breakthroughs in areas like money blocks, overwhelm, and self-sabotage - How this modality supports deeper self improvement and long-term emotional wellness - Simple ways to start applying these tools in your everyday life One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is how this work blends spirituality with practical, real-life results. You're not just talking about healing, you're actually experiencing it in your body, in your thoughts, and in how you respond to life. Whether you're just beginning your journey or already deep into your path of spiritual awakening, this episode will help you understand how to release what's been holding you back and step into a more grounded, empowered version of yourself. — 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Discovering MAP Healing 06:04 Childhood Nail File Trauma 09:13 Money Blocks Breakthrough 11:49 How MAP Works in Practice 16:09 Self Use and Trauma Integration 19:19 Help Procedures Tapping Eyes Color 27:09 Breathwork and Staying Present 29:58 Events Timeline Past to Future 33:51 How to Book and Learn More 36:05 Group Sessions and Find Your Why — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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In this episode, I sit down with Nahum Vizakis, combat veteran, bodybuilder, and author of The Biohackers Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding. Our conversation goes far beyond fitness. We talk about trauma, healing, spiritual awakening, and what it really means to rebuild your life after facing some of the hardest moments a person can experience. Nahum shares his journey from serving in the military as part of explosive ordnance disposal in Iraq, to navigating PTSD, identity loss, and eventually discovering a path that blends physical training, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. In this episode, we talk about: - Nahum's unexpected experience competing on the TV show Wipeout and why it was much tougher than he imagined - What it was really like working in explosive ordnance disposal and facing life threatening situations in Iraq - The moment that triggered his first major spiritual awakening while serving in the military - How bodybuilding and fitness helped ground him, but also revealed deeper struggles with identity and validation - Why many men struggle with vulnerability, emotional healing, and childhood wounds - The role of biohacking, breathwork, cold exposure, and plant medicine in personal transformation - What Nahum means by spiritual bodybuilding, and how it applies to healing the mind, body, and spirit This conversation dives into topics like men's mental health, trauma recovery, spiritual growth, and holistic healing. Nahum shares openly about the experiences that shaped him and the work he now does helping others reconnect with themselves and find a healthier, more balanced life. If you are interested in personal development, trauma healing, spirituality, fitness, breathwork, biohacking, or plant medicine, this episode offers a powerful and honest perspective. — 00:00 Introducing Nahum Vizakis 04:25 Awakening and PTSD 07:44 Bodybuilding Mindset 10:44 Competing and Obsession 14:45 Ayahuasca Deep Dive 19:56 Men Healing and Vulnerability 26:16 Biohacking Basics 31:01 Cold Plunge Breakthrough 37:31 Success Masks Pain 41:30 Hardship Builds Healers 49:11 Good Wife Programming 52:30 Reclaiming Fun 01:05:44 Conclusion —

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with 5th generation psychic medium Dallisa Hocking for a real, grounded conversation about intuition, psychic gifts, spirit communication, and world predictions. We go deep into what it's actually like when your abilities "turn on," how to trust what you're sensing, and why so many of us are feeling a major energetic shift right now. Here's what we talk about: - How Dallisa's psychic and mediumship abilities activated overnight and completely changed the direction of her life - The difference between being psychic and being a medium, and how information from spirit really comes through - Why I truly believe everyone is intuitive, and how to stop blocking your own inner knowing - How Dallisa approaches world predictions and collective energy readings without letting personal bias interfere - What it means when people say "the veil is thinning," and how to stay grounded instead of fearful - The spiritual tools she teaches inside The Gathering Room, plus her tarot certification and free reset resources If you've been curious about developing your intuition, psychic development, spiritual awakening, energy shifts, mediumship, or collective consciousness, this conversation will open your mind in the best way. — 00:00 Introducing Dallisa Hocking 03:26 Mediumship Beginnings 07:51 Everyone Is Psychic 10:13 Teaching and Staying Neutral 19:19 How World Predictions Arrive 24:12 Trust the Nudge and Prepare 27:30 Practice With Strangers 31:51 Learning Tarot Fast 38:48 Psychic Impressions 44:40 Location And Clues 50:37 Cold Case Visions 52:20 Wrap Up And Conclusion —

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In this episode, I'm opening a conversation that feels uncomfortable, necessary, and long overdue. I'm talking about the difference between religion as a label and the actual behavior of the person claiming it, and why what we do matters more than what we call ourselves. We live in a time where identity is wrapped in religion, politics, and belief systems. But I want to ask a harder question: if our actions don't match our values, what does the label even mean? Inside this episode, I explore: - The gap between religious identity and real-life behavior - Why calling yourself moral doesn't automatically make your actions moral - How faith, politics, and power are colliding in modern culture - The danger of judging people by labels instead of actions - My personal reflections on Christianity, alignment, and belief - Why behavior reveals truth faster than words ever will - A call to wake up and start questioning what we accept at face value This is a raw conversation about religion, personal responsibility, integrity, and how we define who we are. I'm not asking you to agree with me, I'm asking you to think deeper about belief, behavior, and the world we're actively creating. If you've ever questioned how religion intersects with identity, morality, and modern society, this episode is for you. — 00:00 Introduction 03:29 Christianity Today vs. Christ's Teachings 05:38 Challenging Stereotypes 08:46 Why I Don't Call Myself 'Christian' Anymore 15:08 Stop Taking Labels at Face Value 18:43 Actions Over Identity 21:53 A Theological Detour 25:51 Religion as Control 32:54 Final Takeaways and Closing — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits/# TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@meredyth_with_a_why YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw

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In this intense and deeply personal episode, I'm talking about what I believe is the GREAT Awakening, the moment we're living in where truth, power, politics, and collective consciousness are colliding in a way none of us can ignore anymore. Every day feels surreal. Every headline feels heavier. And whether you want to look or not, something inside you knows we are being pushed to wake up. This is not a neat, polished conversation. It's raw. It's emotional. It's uncomfortable. And it asks the question so many people are afraid to say out loud: What happens when you realize the system you trusted might never have been built for you? In this episode, I explore: ➡️ Why the political divide may be the greatest distraction of our lifetime, and how it keeps us fighting each other instead of seeing the bigger picture ➡️ The emotional toll of feeling powerless in a system that feels rigged, and what that hopelessness is trying to teach us ➡️ How ego attachment to political identity blinds us to truth, accountability, and shared humanity ➡️ The history of oppression, racism, and power… and why feeling uncomfortable might actually be part of waking up ➡️ The danger of idolizing leaders, celebrities, or movements instead of examining track records and patterns ➡️ What it means to recognize programming, propaganda, and manipulation in modern media and government This episode is about collective awakening, political awareness, social consciousness, and the spiritual shock of realizing the world is not what we were told it was. It's about stepping out of distraction and into awareness. It's about choosing truth over tribal loyalty. And it's about remembering that awakening is messy, emotional, and necessary. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by politics, world events, government distrust, media narratives, or the sense that something bigger is happening beneath the surface, this conversation is for you. — 00:00 Introduction 02:52 The Pizzagate Conspiracy and Media Manipulation 06:33 Historical Context and Systemic Issues 11:56 The Role of Leaders and Accountability 13:52 The Power of Awakening and Collective Action 26:42 The Importance of Unity and Overcoming Division 42:29 Conclusion

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In this episode, I'm talking about something a lot of families are quietly living through right now: going no contact. I'm diving into why it happens, why it hurts, and why it's often less about one big moment and more about frequency, the way we grow, change, and emotionally outpace the patterns we were raised in. This isn't about blaming parents. It isn't about blaming kids. It's about understanding what happens when judgment replaces listening, when boundaries aren't respected, and when healing gets postponed for years. If you've ever felt exhausted around your family, or confused about why connection suddenly feels heavy, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I walk through: - Why going no contact with parents or adult children is often emotional survival, not cruelty - How parental judgment, even when it's "loving", erodes trust over time - The difference between venting and asking for advice (and the question that can save your relationship) - Why letting your kids fail is a powerful teacher, not bad parenting - How unhealed childhood triggers follow you into adulthood, marriage, and work - What I mean by frequency and how it explains parent-child disconnect - How emotional healing is the only real bridge back to connection - Why no contact without inner work doesn't actually free you I'm speaking directly to anyone navigating family estrangement, parent-child conflict, adult children setting boundaries, or the emotional weight of unresolved childhood patterns. Whether you're the parent, the adult child, or both, this episode is about clarity, compassion, and personal responsibility. If you've ever thought: Why does being around my family feel so draining? Why don't they understand who I am now? How do I love them without losing myself? This episode for you. — 00:00 Introduction to Frequency and Relationships 05:53 Navigating Parenting Challenges 10:10 Respecting Boundaries and Avoiding Judgment 23:31 The Importance of Natural Consequences 25:55 Embracing Your Child's Individuality 27:19 Navigating Parental Triggers 33:56 Finding Your Own Voice 40:57 Bridging the Parent-Child Gap 44:26 Final Thoughts and Recommendations — Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website! Ready to dive even deeper? I'm handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don't forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let's stay connected. Find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits/# TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@meredyth_with_a_why YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw

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In this episode, I'm talking about something I believe we're all feeling right now, whether we want to admit it or not, the collective. That sense that something is off in the world, even when your personal life might look fine on the outside. We are energy. We're affected by what's happening around us. And there's no opting out of that. I dive into why the heaviness, fear, anger, and confusion so many of us are experiencing isn't random. It's collective energy. And the real question becomes: what do we do with it? How do we stay grounded, human, and empowered when fear is being pushed so hard in the world? In this conversation, I share my perspective on what's unfolding right now and why continuing on as if nothing is happening no longer works, personally or collectively. We're shedding old systems, old tolerances, and old ways of living, and that process is uncomfortable. But discomfort shows us where we no longer belong. I also talk about: - Why we can't escape collective consciousness, even if we try to ignore it - How fear is being used as a tool, and why it only works if we participate in it - The difference between reacting from anger and acting from awareness - Why traditional protests aren't enough, and what actually creates impact - What you can do if you don't feel safe being loud, visible, or confrontational - A heart-centered practice you can do anywhere to shift your energy and send love into the collective - Why allowing injustice for one group eventually becomes injustice for all This episode touches on spiritual consciousness, energy, community, personal responsibility, and the power of love over fear, grounded in real events and real emotions. It's not polished or comfortable, but it's honest. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where you fit in everything that's happening, this episode is for you. — 00:00 Introduction 05:44 Facing Discomfort and Change 13:21 The Power of Fear and Love 22:54 Spreading Love and Community 42:00 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In today's episode, I'm talking about something that's been weighing heavily on me this week. What we are seeing play out in the world right now only makes sense when you look at it through one lens, the War of Spirit. This isn't just about politics, borders, governments, or power. It's about fear versus love. Legalism versus humanity. The God of rules and punishment versus the Father that Jesus spoke of when he said, simply, "Love one another. Period." In this episode, I share what I believe is happening beneath the surface of current events and why so much of the chaos, fear, violence, and division we're witnessing comes back to one question: Who are we serving? Here's what I explore in this conversation: - Why fear is the fuel behind everything we're seeing and who benefits from it - The difference between the God of the Old Testament and the Father Jesus spoke of - How religion has been used as a tool of government, control, and justification - What it means to "know them by their fruit" and why actions always tell the truth - Why history keeps repeating itself and why this moment feels so familiar - How spiritual warfare plays out through human systems like power, money, and control - Why love, not fear, is the only thing that makes any of this stop This episode isn't meant to be comfortable. It's meant to ask deeper questions. To slow down, step back, and really look at what's being produced in the world right now, and what that says about the spirit behind it. No one does what they're doing because they believe they're wrong. Everyone believes they're justified. And that's why discernment matters more than ever.

If you've been feeling unsettled, confused, or like something deeper is happening beneath the surface, this conversation will help you understand why.

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00:00 The War of Spirit: Understanding the Conflict

03:57 Old Testament vs. New Testament Teachings

07:59 Personal Reflections and Revelations

12:07 The Role of Government and Religion

17:48 Modern Implications and Current Events

29:57 The Nature of Control and Power

32:48 Authoritarianism and Compliance

38:04 Historical Parallels and Fear

42:58 The Consequences of Greed

44:43 Racism and Systemic Injustice

53:03 The Spiritual Warfare

54:18 Call to Discernment

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In this episode, I sit down with psychic medium and certified healer Barbra Banner for a deep, honest conversation about mediumship, soul growth, grief, and what it really means to trust the unseen. Barbara's journey into this work didn't begin in childhood. It unfolded later in life, and when spirit showed up, it showed up loudly.

We talk openly about what mediumship really looks like beyond the stereotypes and social media clips, and how spiritual work can be both deeply healing and very human.

In this conversation, we explore: - Barbara's late-in-life spiritual awakening and how spirit persistently called her into this work - The difference between psychic abilities, mediumship, trance states, and clairsentience - Why boundaries, ethics, and consent matter in psychic and medium readings - How grief, loss, and trauma can be reframed through active faith and soul perspective - Powerful stories of healing, including undeniable "proof" moments that shifted skeptics into belief - The energetic reality of mediumship and why alignment and trust are everything - Barbra's honest take on celebrity medium readings, social media psychics, and spiritual integrity - Why releasing the idea of punishment and leaning into trust can bring peace during life's hardest moments This episode goes beyond surface-level spirituality. It's a grounded, real conversation about life after death, spiritual healing, psychic medium ethics, grief support, and trusting the universe, shared through stories, humor, and compassion.

— 00:00 Introducing Barbra Banner 05:17 Healing and Helping Through Mediumship 16:53 Memorable Readings and Their Impact 25:00 Social Media Presence and Podcasting 32:08 Challenges with Skeptical Clients 44:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

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What if the hardest moments of your life weren't punishment, but spiritual correction trying to wake you up? If you keep attracting the same painful patterns, relationships, or emotional challenges, this episode of Meredyth with a Why offers a perspective that can completely change how you see your life. In this episode, I discuss one of the most misunderstood concepts in spirituality and personal growth: the belief that suffering is punishment. I share a personal realization about working to be loved, and how it revealed why we repeat emotional patterns and attract the same relationships and life experiences. I also talk about how correction, boundaries, and discomfort are often necessary for confidence, resilience, and real growth. In this episode, we explore: - What is spiritual punishment, and how fear-based religious conditioning shapes our beliefs - How childhood conditioning, trauma, and past experiences repeat themselves through adult relationships - The difference between accountability and victim blaming, and why taking responsibility leads to freedom - Why toxic patterns, triggers, and emotional reactions repeat until you finally wake up and change your role - How karma, boundaries, and life challenges function as correction rather than revenge - Why burnout, illness, emotional exhaustion, and imbalance are messages from the body asking for alignment If you've been asking yourself "Why does this keep happening to me?" or "Why do I keep attracting the same type of relationship?" this conversation invites you to shift out of victimhood and into awareness, accountability, and healing. You're not being punished, you're being guided. Listen to this episode to understand why, and how seeing it this way can change everything.

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00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Correction

04:44 Understanding Karma and Life Experiences

08:54 Taking Back Your Power

10:56 Recognizing Toxic Patterns

14:46 The Importance of Boundaries and Corrections

34:17 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Meredith with a Why, host Meredyth Willits delivers a powerful, no-nonsense reminder that challenges everything we have been taught about intuition, spirituality, and self-trust. Her message is simple and unapologetic: you are psychic, period.

This episode is not about becoming something new. It is about remembering who you already are.

Meredyth breaks down the idea that psychic ability is not rare, special, or reserved for a select few. It is part of being human. From gut instincts and red flags to sudden thoughts, emotional reactions, and physical symptoms, she explains how spirit is communicating with us constantly and what happens when we ignore it.

She also calls out spiritual gatekeeping, religious hierarchy, and fear-based narratives that convince people they need a middleman to access God, intuition, or higher guidance. According to Meredyth, those voices are not truth. They are control.

Throughout the episode, she shares how ignoring intuition can show up as anxiety, illness, burnout, depression, and chronic dissatisfaction, and why your body often becomes the last messenger when you refuse to listen to the first one.

She explores:

✅ Why being psychic is not a skill you learn, but a truth you remember ✅ How intuition shows up through the ick, gut feelings, songs in your head, and sudden knowing ✅ Why red flags are psychic information, not overthinking ✅ The difference between ego, fear, and spirit, and how to tell them apart ✅ Why spirit does not warn you with panic, but redirects you with alignment ✅ How ignoring your inner voice can manifest as physical and emotional symptoms ✅ Why your job, relationships, health challenges, and discomfort are tools guiding you back to yourself ✅ How clutter, guilt, and "shoulds" keep you energetically stuck ✅ Why releasing even one object can create massive internal shifts ✅ How surrendering control allows the whisper to become louder and clearer

Meredyth also shares deeply personal stories, real-life examples, and hard truths about self-negotiation, people-pleasing, and staying in situations that drain you because they feel familiar or "acceptable."

This episode is an invitation to stop negotiating with your own misery and start listening to the voice that has been guiding you all along.

00:00 Welcome and the truth nobody wants to say, you are psychic 01:30 Why psychic ability is not special or exclusive 03:20 You are a walking antenna, downloads, songs, and instant ick 05:00 The doctor analogy and honing a craft versus having the ability 06:45 Scammers, gatekeeping, and why that does not invalidate intuition 08:10 You do not need a middleman to access spirit or God 10:00 Energetic connection, chemistry, love, and what Namaste really means 13:10 Spirit versus ego and why people confuse fear with intuition 16:40 The whisper and what happens when you ignore it 20:45 Red flags, gut instincts, and psychic information 23:30 Spirit's relentless redirection when you are off path 26:40 How ignored intuition shows up as anxiety, illness, and pain 30:10 Knowing you are on your path because it lights you up 33:20 The truth about health, self-negotiation, and honesty 36:30 Everything in your life is here to help you find you 41:40 Decluttering, energetic weight, and releasing old identities 45:00 Surrendering control and stepping into alignment for the new year

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who is ignoring red flags, feeling stuck, or doubting their inner voice. Sometimes the reminder we need comes from someone else saying the thing out loud.

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In this deeply honest episode, I'm inviting you to rethink one of the most familiar life lessons we've all heard: "waste not, want not." Instead of treating "waste" as something shameful, I'm sharing how letting go, clearing space, and releasing what no longer serves us is spiritually necessary if we ever want to experience true growth, joy, expansion, and alignment with who we really are. If you've ever felt guilty for throwing things away… guilty for not finishing what's on your plate… guilty for stepping away from friendships, jobs, traditions, or expectations that feel heavy, I believe this conversation will breathe fresh life and freedom into your heart. Here's what I talk about in this episode: - How "waste" can actually become a sacred act when it creates space for new opportunities, desire, inspiration, and forward movement - Why guilt, shame, and old programming keep us stuck and how clearing clutter (physical, emotional, and relational) opens the door to spiritual growth and emotional healing - How shifting from constant consuming to intentional living can transform your relationship with money, happiness, fulfillment, and purpose - A refreshing look at holidays, traditions, and expectations and how choosing experiences over excess can bring more meaning, peace, and joy - Practical, compassionate steps to start decluttering your life, your energy, your environment, and even your identity, so you can move into the future lighter, clearer, and more aligned with your soul If you're craving clarity… emotional freedom… spiritual awakening… or simply a life that finally feels like you, this episode will meet you right where you are. It's real, it's reflective, and it's filled with encouragement, truth, and permission to honor your soul.

— 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Reframing 'Waste Not, Want Not' 04:47 Embracing Change and Letting Go 09:44 The Power of Active Faith 14:21 Redefining Traditions and Values 23:26 Consumerism vs. Creation 41:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Lauren Meadowsweet, a quantum enthusiast and the voice behind My Future Healed Self, for a conversation that truly made me pause, reflect, and see things differently.

We talk about how our thoughts, emotions, and subconscious programming don't just influence our mindset, they shape our health, relationships, nervous system, and the reality we're creating every single day. This isn't a surface-level conversation. It's thoughtful, honest, and grounded in lived experience, curiosity, and deep awareness.

In this episode, I share a conversation with Lauren about: - Why the body's ability to heal itself is already proof that more is possible, and why we take that miracle for granted - How fear becomes a default program, the constant "bear is chasing you" state, and how it impacts long-term health and emotional wellbeing - What it looks like to deprogram yourself in real time, noticing inherited patterns, attachment styles, and self-pressure in everyday moments - The mind-body connection and how suppressed emotions and chronic stress often show up physically - What happens when meditation, gratitude, and awareness move from theory into daily life - Active faith, choosing to believe that everything is working for your highest good, even when it doesn't make sense yet - Quantum consciousness and becoming your future self, and why nothing about your destiny is fixed This episode is expansive, grounding, and surprisingly practical. If you're curious about quantum healing, mindset shifts, emotional release, spiritual growth, epigenetics, or breaking free from subconscious patterns, this conversation is for you. — 00:00 Introducing Lauren Meadowsweet 08:49 Personal Transformations and Course Corrections 16:31 Mind-Body Connection and Emotional Health 28:56 The Power of Self-Perception 38:12 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt 55:32 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible crowned medium and multidimensional healer, Lorenda Carr, for a deep, funny, and very real conversation about what it actually means to live as a psychic medium, channel, and spiritual teacher in everyday life. If you are into spiritual awakening, mediumship, intuitive development, past life regression, quantum healing, and spirit guides, this one is for you. Here is what we dive into in this episode: - Lorenda's "you cannot make this up" mediumship origin story From being a highly sensitive kid in Indiana, to winning not one but multiple psychic readings - What a psychic medium and channel actually does How information comes in through clairvoyance, clairsentience, and clairaudience, and why it is not always about "seeing dead people" standing in the room - Higher self work and multidimensional healing How she goes into trance, connects with a client's higher self, sees past lives, stuck energy, and current patterns - Ethics, discernment, and spiritual responsibility The world of channeling famous people, psychic TikTok, and why ethical mediums need strong boundaries, clear intentions, and a deep respect for people's grief and healing journeys - Science, energy, and the quantum field We connect mediumship with energy, vibration, timelines, and why good mediums love science and good scientists should stay curious about consciousness and the unseen. If you have ever wondered, "Am I intuitive?" or "Could I actually learn to connect with my own spirit guides and higher self?" this conversation will make you feel less alone, more empowered, and a lot more curious about your own gifts. — 00:00 Introducing Lorenda Carr 03:41 Signs and Validation 10:52 Energy Work and Healing 31:26 Crowns and Spiritual Symbols 39:54 Channeling and Ethical Mediumship 55:16 Client and Student Experiences 01:04:08 Conclusion

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In this episode, I am opening the doors wide and taking you with me into one of the biggest turning points of my life. "Everything Is You" is raw, honest, and straight from the deepest place inside me. After 220 episodes, a full emotional breakdown, 10 days alone in a condo, and one interview that shattered my silence for good, I finally understood something I had been ignoring for far too long. Everything in your life is a reflection of you. Your relationships, your health, your triggers, your happiness. All of it. This episode is where I finally step back into my truth. You will hear: - The interview that forced me to confront how much I had been holding back - How chasing "mainstream success" pulled me away from who I really am - The emotional crash that left me overwhelmed, compressed, and unable to function. And what it taught me - Why I am coming back to the raw, unfiltered solo episodes that built this community in the first place - How your triggers are your teachers - Why indifference is the real sign of healing, not pretending you are okay In this episode, I am inviting you to stop ignoring the messages your world is giving you. To stop being agreeable, beige, and afraid. To start listening to the parts of you that are begging to be heard.

The truth is simple. Everything is always speaking to you. The question is, are you listening?

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00:00 Introduction

03:29 The Turning Point

11:55 Understanding Life's Reflections

27:09 The Importance of Listening to Yourself

35:29 Conclusion

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In this episode, I had a deep and honest conversation with Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer that pushes beyond comfort, challenges assumptions, and invites every listener to explore what they truly believe. Jackson is a member of the White House Faith Council, founder of Pastors for Trump, and one of the most outspoken voices at the intersection of faith, politics, and national leadership.

I chose to have this episode because I believe real growth happens when we are willing to sit with perspectives that stretch us, activate us, or help us clarify our own truth.

Whether you agree, disagree, or sit somewhere in between, this episode asks you to listen with curiosity, self-reflection, and grounded awareness.

In This Episode, We Dive Into . . . — Faith in the Oval Office: Jackson shares how he became part of the White House Faith Council and his role in uncovering what he believes to be systemic anti-Christian bias — Christian Nationalism Explained: We unpack the controversial label "white Christian nationalist," and the real tension behind religion's role in modern American politics — Church vs. State (and the Real History Behind It): Jackson breaks down the origins of "separation of church and state" — Immigration, Justice, and Compassion: We engage in an intense, honest conversation about ICE, illegal immigration, law enforcement tactics, and what it means to view these issues through the lens of Christ vs. the lens of government — Abortion, Morality, and the Value of Life: Jackson shares his unwavering stance on abortion… creating one of the rawest exchanges in this episode — Fear of God vs. Relationship With God: We explore reverence, spiritual hierarchy, and how different understandings of God shape our behavior, compassion, and political worldview.

This whole episode is not simple, neat, or one-sided. But it is REAL. It is ALIVE. And if you're listening, I trust it's because something in your spirit is ready for a deeper look at faith, politics, identity, and personal conviction. Tune in now!

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00:00 Introducing Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer

15:21 The Role of Government and Faith

25:15 Separation of Church and State

38:13 Politics and Evangelical Support

47:50 Fear of God and Authority

50:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I open up about a raw look at faith, spirituality, political division, and the rise of Christian nationalism in America. I wanted to share the truth about what happened in my recent interview with PastorJackson Lahmeyer, what I felt, and why this episode may challenge what you believe about compassion, justice, and faith.

This isn't just commentary. It's me being honest about what it means to stay grounded in love when confronted with beliefs that feel out of alignment. I explained why the conversation left me overwhelmed, what I wished I had said, and why I refuse to quietly support cruelty, racism, or blind obedience wrapped in the language of faith.

Here's what you'll hear in this episode: - Faith, Politics & "God-Ordained Government": How his interpretation of scripture clashed with the teachings of Jesus I follow. - Immigration & Cruelty: Why current treatment of migrants and families contradicts compassion, humanity, and Christ's example. - Racism, "White Culture," & Otherness: Why the idea of "white culture" is harmful and rooted in exclusion. - Misogyny & Women's Narratives: My reaction to the Jezebel label and harmful assumptions about women's success. - Finding My Voice: What this experience taught me about speaking up, even when I'm overwhelmed.

This is more than a reflection on a difficult interview. It's a reminder to stay rooted in compassion, truth, and love when the world pushes us toward fear, judgment, and division. Tune in!

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00:00 Introduction

02:49 Diverging Views on Faith and Government

07:40 Addressing White Culture and Racism

10:20 Controversial Statements and Personal Reactions

12:12 The Role of Christianity in Modern Politics

17:10 Economic Inequality and Social Justice

29:32 Final Thoughts and Moving Forward

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In this eye-opening and incredibly validating episode, I sit down with CEO coach, venture capitalist, and author Kate Lowry to unpack one of the biggest workplace issues we are facing today, fear-based leadership. From tech to corporate to nonprofits, and even inside families and relationships, fear-driven leaders are everywhere, and most people have no idea how to protect themselves without shutting down or burning out.

Kate and I dive into why these leadership styles are becoming more common, how they impact your mental health and professional confidence, and what you can do to stay grounded, empowered, and clear. If you have ever worked under a controlling boss, felt stuck in a toxic workplace, or struggled to speak up, this conversation will give you the tools and language you have been missing.

In this episode, we talked about:

What fear-based leadership really looks like, micromanagement, manipulation, perfectionism, triangulation, emotional immaturity, and why turnover is often the biggest red flag.
Why fear-driven leaders are increasing across industries and how cultural, economic, and generational shifts are feeding this trend.
How emotionally immature leaders operate and why they get stuck in "me vs. you" thinking instead of "us vs. the problem."
The tools you can use right now to navigate toxic bosses, managing attention and availability, using the "spectrum of resistance," protecting your autonomy, and staying grounded.
Why real leadership requires vulnerability, collaboration, repair, and the willingness to admit you do not know everything.
Why top performers are not always the best managers and what actually makes someone a strong, emotionally intelligent leader.
What to do when a boss steals your idea, plus a communication framework that helps you address issues without triggering defensiveness.
How fear-based dynamics show up outside of work, in families, parenting, government, and relationships, and why recognizing them is the first step to real change.
Why psychological safety and emotional intelligence are the future of successful teams and high-performing companies. This was such a powerful and important conversation. If you want to understand fear-based leadership, protect your peace at work, or become a more grounded and compassionate leader yourself, this episode will speak directly to you. Tune in!

— 00:00 Introducing Kate Lowry 02:01 Why Kate Wrote 'Unbreakable' 11:08 The Role of Leaders in Employee Development 17:43 Balancing Performance and Compassion in Leadership 24:32 The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership 28:52 Building Trust in Leadership 31:36 The Importance of Listening in Leadership 37:19 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Business 47:06 Applying Leadership Lessons to Personal Life 51:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts —

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In this eye-opening episode of Meredyth With a Why, I sit down with world-renowned cardiologist, professor, and author, Dr. Peter Kowey to uncover the truth about what's really happening inside America's broken healthcare system and what it means for all of us.

This conversation hit home for me. As someone who's personally navigated hospitals with loved ones and seen the chaos firsthand, I wanted to understand why our healthcare system feels so impossible to trust and what can actually be done to fix it.

Here's what we dig into: ➡️ The collapse of U.S. healthcare — why hospitals are closing, costs are exploding, and how these problems reach every patient, even those with "good insurance." ➡️ Profit over patients — how corporate healthcare, private equity, and profit-driven policies are destroying real patient care. ➡️ Becoming your own advocate — why you should never go to the doctor alone, how to prepare questions, record appointments, and make sure nothing gets missed. ➡️ The human connection that's missing — how our medical schools are failing to teach empathy and communication, and what that means for the next generation of doctors. ➡️ Holistic healing that works — from nutrition and mindset to preventive care and emotional wellness, we talk about what truly creates lasting health. ➡️ Why real change starts with us — how we can use our voices, votes, and awareness to demand reform in a system that's meant to heal, not harm.

This episode is raw, real, and full of insight. It's about accountability, compassion, and hope, for our families, our doctors, and the future of healthcare itself. Tune in!

— 00:00 Introducing Dr. Peter Kowey 03:17 Challenges in the Healthcare System 15:10 Healthcare System Mismanagement and Solutions 26:43 Trust in the Medical Profession 31:11 Trust Issues with Doctors and the Healthcare System 36:21 The Need for a Holistic Approach in Medical Education 45:41 The Impact of Doctors' Words and Actions 54:38 The Importance of Patient Advocacy 57:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts —

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When I first read Cevin Soling's work, it completely changed how I saw education, and honestly, how I saw the system itself. In this episode, I sit down with Cevin, a Harvard scholar, musician, and award-winning filmmaker behind The War on Kids, to talk about how schools have become institutions of control rather than places of curiosity and growth.

We dive into some hard truths and some wild stories that will make you question everything you thought you knew about "a good education."

Here's what we get into:

The hidden cost of schooling — how public education often mirrors prisons and strips away children's civil rights in the name of discipline and order.
Grades vs. growth — why being a "good student" does not necessarily mean you are learning, and how grades measure obedience more than potential.
Real learning that lasts — his powerful ideas about self-directed learning, mentorship, and community-based education that spark curiosity instead of conformity.
The ADHD myth — reframing so-called "disorders" as natural human differences that can become superpowers outside the classroom.
A story you will not forget — how he ended up being gifted part of an island by a tribe who believed his arrival was prophesied, and what that moment taught him about culture, freedom, and indoctrination.

This conversation is raw, thought-provoking, and full of those "wait, what?" moments that make you stop and rethink how deeply the system shapes who we become. If you have ever felt like school was more about control than connection, this episode is for you.

— 00:00 Introducing Cevin Soling 04:12 The Impact of School Pressure on Students 08:53 Critique of the School System's Objectives 19:21 Self-Directed Learning as a Solution 31:12 The Impact of Age Segregation in Schools 35:00 The Role of Medication in Schooling 39:23 Colonialism and Its Mixed Legacy 50:48 The Role of Schools in Cultural Erosion 52:57 The Injustice of Public Schooling 59:45 The Importance of Self-Esteem in Education 01:02:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts —

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In this episode, I'm getting real with you. I'm opening up about my journey of breaking free from fear, judgment, and the pressure to live according to everyone else's expectations. For years, I was scared to speak my truth and be my authentic self. I let others' opinions control my life, staying quiet and playing small. But enough is enough.

Here's what we'll cover today:

Facing the fear of judgment: The struggles of speaking out, being vulnerable, and putting myself out there.
How I overcame the fear: After 52 years of hiding, I decided to show up, even if it makes people uncomfortable.
Confronting the pressure to conform: The societal, family, and cultural pressures that tell us who we should be—and how I'm learning to break free from them.
The toll of social media fighting: Why I believe arguing with strangers online is not only pointless but toxic to our mental and physical health.
Taking real action instead of arguing: How to redirect that energy into something productive—like calling your representatives and making a difference where it counts.
I'm also going to share how I've been working through my own fears, especially around menopause, and why I chose to be vulnerable about it. Let's be real: sharing personal struggles isn't easy, but it's freeing. And if I can do it, so can you.

By the end of this episode, I want you to ask yourself:

What fears have you been holding onto that are blocking your freedom?
What's been keeping you from living your life the way you want to?

It's time to stop letting fear control us. Let's break through those barriers together and start living authentically. This episode is all about letting go of the negative voices and stepping into a life that's truly ours!

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00:00 Introduction

01:35 Dealing with Feedback and Criticism

05:06 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity

08:56 Living Authentically Despite Judgment

10:25 The Power of Agreements and Social Conditioning

18:50 Personal Health Struggles and Vulnerability

24:30 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth

33:02 Navigating Social Media and Political Divisions

36:05 Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with George Zavershinskiy, a former Soviet Nuclear Scientist who walked away from creating weapons of mass destruction to become a priest and author. His autobiographical novel Atomic Shepherd is a reflection of a life transformed, from secret research labs in Siberia to a deep spiritual awakening that changed everything.

This conversation moved me deeply. George's story isn't just about science or religion. It's about conscience, courage, and rediscovering humanity in a world that often forgets it. We talk about how faith and intellect can coexist, why real happiness comes from creation and service, and how even AI can't replicate the soul's consciousness.

Here's what we explore:

The Awakening: How George experienced a powerful moment of conscience that led him to walk away from the Soviet nuclear program.
Breaking Indoctrination: Our discussion on nationalism in both the U.S. and U.S.S.R. and how it shapes fear and identity.
From Reactors to Redemption: What it took for him to leave behind a life of secrets and find spiritual purpose.
Chernobyl and Sacrifice: The true story of two scientists on a reactor roof and the decision that cost them everything.
Faith Meets Science: How George sees God in creativity, critical thinking, and the pursuit of truth.
The Meaning of Work and Happiness: Why purpose, not power, is the real source of fulfillment.

This conversation will challenge the way you see faith, science, and the role of conscience in modern life. George's perspective reminded me that progress means nothing if it comes at the cost of our humanity. Don't miss this episode. Tune in now!

— 00:00 Introducing George Zavershinskiy 01:52 Life in the Soviet Union 05:44 The Turning Point: Rejecting Nuclear Science 21:09 Awakening and Embracing Faith 31:35 The Conflict Between Artificial and Human Minds 34:32 The Role of Work in Human Life 37:10 Transition from Scientist to Priest 46:10 Sacrifice and the Core Message of the Gospel 53:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections —

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In this moving episode, I sit down with Kathryn Henry, author of A Dime to Say I Love You and board director at Lululemon, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and transforming pain into purpose.

Kathryn opens up about her extraordinary journey, from a childhood marked by trauma to leading in global corporate roles, caregiving for her late wife Lisa through cancer, and finding spiritual meaning after unimaginable loss. Through every chapter, she reminds us how healing, faith, and self-awareness can turn grief into growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Healing Beyond the Physical: Why true recovery includes emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being, not just medical “fixes.”
Faith vs. Fear: Her evolution from religious guilt to spiritual freedom, meditation, and living with divine awareness.
The AFGO Mindset (Another Freaking Growth Opportunity): How humor and perspective help her reframe life’s toughest lessons.
Love That Transcends Loss: The sacred promise she made, and how it continues to guide her healing journey.
Redefining Success: From personal training to the boardroom, Kathryn shares why purpose, not position, determines fulfillment.
India, Intuition, and Inner Peace: Transformative experiences at ashrams and Ayurvedic retreats that deepened her connection to self and spirit.

This episode is for anyone navigating grief, caregiving, or a major life transition, and for those seeking a reminder that love, faith, and inner strength can reshape even the darkest moments.

— 00:00 Introducing Kathryn Henry 02:54 The Importance of Therapy and Self-Care 08:11 Personal Struggles and Overcoming Adversity 23:18 Navigating Life's Challenges with Grace 31:34 Taking Life One Step at a Time 36:24 Living a Good Life: Lessons from Loved Ones 42:28 Spirituality and Personal Growth 48:14 The Role of Spirituality in Coping 55:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts —

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Dr. Carole Lieberman, a board-certified forensic psychiatrist you may know as The Terrorist Therapist and host of Dr. Carole’s Couch, along with Chad Kultgen, co-host of The Necessary Conversation. Together, we dive deep into politics, terrorism, mental health, and the polarizing figure of Donald Trump.

This conversation was raw, challenging, and exactly what I believe we need more of… people with opposing views sitting down to actually listen, question, and debate.

Here’s what we got into:

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) – Dr. Lieberman breaks down why she’s pushing to include TDS in the DSM and shares her criteria for mild, moderate, and severe cases.
Strong Leadership vs. Authoritarianism – We discussed immigration, ICE detentions, tariffs, protests, and what “protection” really looks like in America.
From Media Violence to 9/11 – Dr. Lieberman opens up about how 9/11 shifted her life’s work from media violence to terrorism and national security.
Guns & the Second Amendment – Why she went from opposing guns to defending the right to bear arms against government overreach.
Her Roots & Training – From her New York upbringing to studying under Anna Freud in London, she shares how her background shaped her worldview.
Finding (and Missing) Common Ground – We push each other on topics like abortion, corruption, tariffs, and accountability—and discover where agreement surprisingly shows up.

For me, this was less about winning an argument and more about showing that we can have tough conversations without shutting each other down. Whether you lean left, right, or somewhere in between, I think you’ll walk away challenged, curious, and maybe even inspired to keep the dialogue going. — 00:00 Introducing Dr. Carole Liemberman and Chad Kultgen 01:12 Discussing Trump Derangement Syndrome 08:47 Political Violence and TDS 28:25 Obama's Influence and Media Violence 37:27 Controversial Statements and Public Perception 38:20 Authoritarianism and Historical Comparisons 46:44 Trump Derangement Syndrome: Mild to Severe Cases 01:04:21 Trump's Financial Gains and Alleged Corruption 01:11:53 Concluding Thoughts —

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Website: terroristtherapist.com/aboutdrcarole/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaroleLiebermanMD
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-caroles-couch-radio-show/id298963620

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In this inspiring episode of Meredyth with the Why, I sit down with the creators of the C.U.D.D.L. Pouch, Natalie Doherty and Amy Seratt, to talk about healing, recovery, and the importance of community when life takes unexpected turns.

Natalie and Amy’s journey began with friendship, but it was transformed by survival, resilience, and the invention of a product designed to make post-surgical healing safer and more comfortable. From managing surgical drains after cancer treatments to finding purpose in creating tools that truly help patients, their story is one of courage, innovation, and compassion.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: - The Birth of the C.U.D.D.L. Pouch: How Amy’s breast cancer journey and drain complications inspired Natalie to take action - Life Beyond the Hospital: Why healing doesn’t end with discharge instructions, and how patients often struggle alone at home. - Community & Connection: The power of friends, neighbors, and even strangers rallying to support patients in their toughest moments. - Hopeful Purpose: How Natalie and Amy turned pain into purpose, building not just a product but a supportive community for anyone facing surgery or serious illness. - Lessons in Strength & Love: Amy’s reflections as a 3-time cancer survivor and how her experiences shaped her belief in living fully and asking for help without shame.

This is more than a conversation about recovery… It’s about resilience, worthiness, and creating a better way forward for anyone walking through healing. Tune in now.

— 00:00 Introducing Natalie and Amy 02:38 Amy's Nursing Experience and Challenges 04:13 The Birth of Cuddle Pouch 13:44 Community and Support 21:29 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward 29:23 The Power of Love and Compassion in Healthcare 30:39 Addressing Loneliness in Medical Journeys 33:36 The Importance of Mental Health Support 38:01 The Role of Therapy and Emotional Expression 48:22 Innovations for Patient Comfort 54:01 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude —

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Molly Skye Brown, survivor, advocate, and author of Me Too Much: A Fed-Up Survivor. Molly bravely shares her story of abuse, grooming, and an alleged assault that forever changed her life, along with her chilling brush with Ghislaine Maxwell.

As Molly walked me through her experiences, I was struck by how clearly she reveals the playbook predators use, from false promises of modeling contracts and luxury trips to the “casting couch” setups and even the infamous invitations to Mar-a-Lago. Listening to her describe how she escaped, and how her father stepped in to protect her, is something I’ll never forget.

Here’s what you’ll hear in our conversation:

Early red flags — how grooming really looks and why “stranger danger” misses the reality of abuse.
The Orlando assault — Molly’s harrowing account of what happened in an “office with a bed” and the aftermath that followed.
The Mar-a-Lago invitation — how one decision (and one friend’s warning) may have saved Molly from a trafficking pipeline connected to Epstein and Maxwell.
Her father’s protection — the powerful moment he refused to let a billionaire lure his daughter into international waters.
Life after trauma — PTSD, triggers, lawsuits, and why Molly is determined to speak out for other survivors who feel silenced.

This is more than Molly’s survival story, it’s a wake-up call. If you’ve ever wondered how predators like Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein operated in plain sight, Molly pulls back the curtain and shows us exactly how it happens. — 00:00 Introducing Molly Skye Brown 07:18 Molly's Childhood Abuse and Vulnerability 12:38 The Predatory Nature of the Entertainment Industry 33:48 The Disturbing Encounter 34:40 The Assault Begins 37:01 The Aftermath and Escape 38:55 Struggling with Trauma 45:55 A Call for Justice 51:15 A New Encounter 01:06:58 Family Support and Career Challenges 01:19:13 The Aftermath and Reflection 01:26:18 Legal Battles and Advocacy 01:32:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans —

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Visit her website: www.mollyskyebrown.com/
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mollyskyebrown/

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In this wide-open, human conversation, I sit down with writer and podcaster Chad Kultgen (The Necessary Conversation) to explore where politics, family, and spirituality collide—without the hot takes or doom spiral. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected to loved ones who see the world differently, or if you’re curious about consciousness, synchronicities, and the “game” behind reality, this one’s for you.

What we get into (lightly structured so you can skim):

Family, politics, and calm on the mic — How a weekly podcast with Chad’s MAGA parents created a safe container for hard conversations, reduced blowups, and even revealed small “cracks” through principles like due process.
“Is this a cult?” — Brainwashing dynamics, media ecosystems, and why naming cult behavior can help loved ones step back from the brink—without cutting them off.
Externalizers vs. internalizers — The mindset loop behind “owning the libs,” and how adversarial wins fuel identity.
Chad’s “Big Six Ideas” — Government/Art, God/Science, Love/Money—plus the competitive ↔ cooperative slider that helps predict behavior (and why love is his dad’s buried kryptonite).
Future shock & identity — From TV to TikTok to AI, how rapid change hardens beliefs—and how documenting what voters actually think can bridge bubbles.
Consciousness 101 (no woo required) — Gateway meditations, near-OBE body vibrations, quantum theory curiosities, and why consciousness may be a receiver (not produced by the brain).
Synchronicity in the wild — The “Wizard Man” moment that made reality wink back—and why following the subtle “whisper” (intuition) makes life weirdly easier.
Manifestation, imagination, and consequence — Time as a constraint, ideas becoming things, and how speaking a clear intention sometimes pulls the email, call, or client right to you.
Equal justice, no jerseys — If someone did the crime—left, right, or your favorite icon—accountability matters.
Solidarity over division — Why billionaires win when we fight each other, and how collective action (not just outrage) changes outcomes.

If you’re into spiritual awakening, mindfulness, quantum consciousness, polarization and family dynamics, critical thinking, or just want practical language for impossible conversations, hit play.

— 00:00 Introducing Chad Kultgen 00:45 Diving into Chad's Podcast and Social Media 01:38 The Polarizing Reactions to Chad's Podcast 02:20 Chad's Book: The Average American Male 05:01 Understanding Political Perspectives 06:20 The Impact of Technological and Social Changes 12:31 Chad's Family Dynamics and Podcast Origins 14:57 Navigating Political Discussions with Family 17:52 The Broader Implications of Political Divides 21:03 The Role of Technology and Media in Shaping Beliefs 26:25 The Cult-Like Nature of Political Allegiances 31:38 The Historical Context of Political Shifts 33:57 The Power of Collective Action and Protests 41:28 The Influence of External and Internal Factors on Beliefs 51:16 Analyzing Dad's Racism 51:56 The Psychology of Hatred 53:13 The Role of Exposure 56:07 Human Consciousness and Reality 01:15:49 The Power of Imagination 01:18:23 Exploring Past Lives 01:27:24 Trusting Your Intuition 01:28:58 Concluding Thoughts —

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In this episode, Kaila Yu, author, journalist, and cultural commentator, joins me to talk about her book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty—and the bigger story of how media, culture, and the male gaze shape identity, desire, and safety. It’s an honest, nuanced conversation about Asian American representation, yellow fever, consent, and what real self-love looks like in a world of shifting beauty standards.

In this episode, we cover:

Representation that actually represents — from the days of Memoirs of a Geisha and The Joy Luck Club to K-pop, Squid Game, and multi-dimensional Asian identities.
Why Kyla wrote the book — pandemic-era racism, Stop Asian Hate, the Atlanta spa shootings, and the layers of race + gender the media often misses.
Male gaze vs. authenticity — algorithms, clicks, “going sexy for reach,” and how creators protect agency without losing themselves.
“Exotic,” preference, or fetish? — the red flags (behavioral expectations, disposability) and a practical way to tell attraction from objectification.
Model minority myth & soft power — how pop culture (K-pop, film, national branding) reshapes global perception—including the desirability of Asian men.
From microaggressions to harm — why “jokes,” accents, and caricatures aren’t harmless; how othering escalates to real-world violence.
Learning > canceling — honest dialogue, calling-in over calling-out, and the language shifts that actually move culture forward.
Media literacy in the AI age — slowing down, checking sources, and choosing what you let program your mind.

This episode is for anyone interested in feminism, Asian American advocacy, media literacy, consent culture, and healing from cultural and personal programming. It’s thoughtful, vulnerable, and packed with takeaways you can use in your conversations—and in how you see yourself. Tune in now!

— 00:00 – Introducing Kaila Yu 04:20 – Family, Culture, and Identity 07:00 – The Spark for "Fetishized" 10:00 – Stereotypes, the Male Gaze, and Self-Image 15:00 – Navigating Success, Empowerment, and Regret 20:00 – The "Acceptable Race" and Model Minority Myth 25:00 – Healing, Self-Love, and Therapy 30:00 – Beauty Standards and Social Programming 35:00 – Generational Change and Hope 40:00 – Soft Power, Media Influence, and Cultural Shifts 45:00 – Cancel Culture, Learning, and Growth 50:00 – Final Reflections & Takeaways —

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Visit his website: kailayu.com/about/
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In this powerful episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Mandela Bellamy, actress from Orange Is the New Black, Joker, Jessica Jones, and more, to hear her extraordinary journey through Hollywood, homelessness, and healing.

Mandela’s story is raw, honest, and eye-opening. She shares what it was really like to appear on one of Netflix’s biggest shows while quietly facing housing insecurity, the harsh realities of streaming residuals, and the pressure of surviving in an industry where women are often undervalued. Beyond the acting world, she opens up about deeply personal struggles—family dysfunction, childhood trauma, selective mutism, depression—and her powerful fight to reclaim her voice and boundaries.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Behind the scenes of Orange Is the New Black, what it meant to bring her own pain into her role as an inmate while living through homelessness.
The truth about acting and survival, the struggles of making ends meet as a working actress despite appearing in major productions.
Mental health battles, from early depression and mutism to therapy, addiction, and finding healing through storytelling.
Resilience and manifestation, how she’s using her platform to inspire others, writing her autobiography, and manifesting her dream of becoming a lead.

This is not just a Hollywood story. It’s a human story of strength, survival, and the power of finally saying “no more.”

— 00:00 Introducing Mandela Bellamy 01:51 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth 04:25 The Reality of Homelessness and Acting 06:12 Confronting Family Expectations 15:03 Reparenting and Self-Discovery 29:24 Speaking Up and Advocacy 33:49 Psychological Abuse and Relapse 36:31 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Stability 37:52 Financial Struggles and Lack of Guidance 45:22 Pursuing Acting and Manifesting Success 49:05 Homelessness and Public Perception 59:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts —

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What if your repeated relationship patterns and emotional triggers are actually your brain’s way of trying to heal?

In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Julian Bermudez—Psychedelic Therapist and Mentor—to dive into how trauma lives in the body, how we can rewire limiting beliefs, and how intentional psychedelic work can support deep emotional healing.

Whether you're curious about psychedelic integration, nervous system regulation, or how to break free from subconscious patterns that no longer serve you—this episode is a powerful starting point.

🔍Here’s What You’ll Learn: - Why we unconsciously repeat our traumas—and how to stop.

What trauma actually is, and how it creates disconnection from self.
The difference between “talk therapy” and somatic, psychedelic-informed approaches.
How humor, curiosity, and presence can disrupt negative neural loops.
The role of safety, intention, and guidance in psychedelic-assisted healing. Whether you're on your own healing journey or just exploring what's out there beyond traditional therapy, this episode offers an honest, grounded, and hopeful perspective on what it means to integrate trauma, reclaim your inner agency, and transform suffering into joy and liberation.

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00:00 Introducing Julian Bermudez

00:50 Understanding Trauma and Adaptations

03:11 Patterns and Healing Methods

06:27 Addictions and Recovery

07:39 Psychedelic Therapy and Self-Connection

12:47 Childhood Trauma and Authenticity

20:28 Estrangement and Family Dynamics

25:18 Addressing Parental Shame and Fear

29:34 Healing Through Psychedelic Integration

36:43 Understanding and Rewiring Neural Pathways

41:51 The Role of Psychedelics in Therapy

49:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this informative episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Chris Burres, co-founder of MyVitalC, to discuss the science behind a revolutionary supplement that’s changing the way we think about aging, health, and longevity. We’re talking about one tiny molecule that might just help with everything from better sleep and energy to clearer skin and longevity—and yes, even possibly slowing the growth of tumors. I KNOW.

Chris has one of the most fascinating backstories—he started out as a carbon materials scientist and ended up in the supplement space after discovering that a molecule once thought to be toxic was actually doing something incredible in lab studies... like extending life and reducing tumors in animals. Yeah, I had questions.

We dive into all the juicy stuff, including:

How our mitochondria affect aging and chronic disease
Why targeted supplements can improve sleep, focus, and recovery
The connection between antioxidants, cancer prevention, and chemo support
How to combine lifestyle basics like nutrition and exercise with smart supplementation
Why MyVitalC uses olive oil, avocado oil, and MCT oil as delivery systems
And the glow-up potential of peptides and night serums for skin and hair health

If you’re into wellness, love geeking out over science, or you’re just sick of juggling a million pills in the morning, this convo offers a refreshing, simplified approach to feeling better, living longer, and aging like a boss.

Ready to rethink your health routine? Tune in for this inspiring and science-backed conversation—with plenty of practical insights and a few laughs along the way.

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00:00 Introducing Chris Burres

02:50 The Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule

07:27 Health Benefits and Testimonials

15:49 Challenges in the Supplement Industry

28:58 Mechanisms of Action and Inflammation

35:19 Understanding Mitochondrial Stress

39:27 Practical Tips for Longevity

42:33 The Importance of Mindset

49:22 Cancer Research and ESS 60

01:02:21 Final Thoughts

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/

Check out his website: www.myvitalc.com

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Dr. Brad Montagne, a chronic illness specialist who’s spent over 40 years treating some of the most extreme and complex cases—patients who’ve seen countless doctors, spent thousands on lab work, and are still left without answers. Dr. Brad shares why conventional medicine so often fails people with chronic illness, and how his method—rooted in deep diagnostics, weekly interaction, and muscle testing—gets REAL results. You’ll hear:

The truth about why so many people with Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune symptoms never fully heal
The actual cost of real answers (spoiler: it’s not as expensive as the broken system you’re already in)
How epigenetics and lifestyle changes can shift gene expression and change your health future

Dr. Brad doesn’t just talk about healing—he guarantees it, offering a bold promise. (Find out more about this promise in this episode.) If you or someone you love is struggling with Lyme, autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, or mysterious symptoms no one can explain—this episode is a must-listen. Tap play to hear how true healing begins when someone finally listens to your whole story.

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Brad Montagne

03:06 Critique of Western Medicine

09:12 The Impact of Diet on Health

24:38 The Role of Gut Health

34:08 The Importance of Autoimmunity

38:24 Case Studies and Success Stories

41:19 The Role of Diet and Lifestyle

47:27 The Power of Muscle Testing

50:04 Financial Aspects of Treatment

59:10 Conclusion

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Dr. Brad Montagne offers a FREE eBook, Healing Lifestyle, which outlines small, practical changes that can trigger big healing through epigenetic shifts. You can download it at hello.healthfullyu.com.

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with the incredible Tom Bosworth—renowned catastrophic claims attorney and viral legal educator—for a raw, emotional, and powerful conversation about justice, healing, and what it really takes to be heard in a system that so often silences people.

We dive into so much, including:

The harsh reality of medical gaslighting, especially for women, parents, and people of color
The life-altering impact of negligent healthcare, and how Tom’s personal tragedy sparked his fight for justice
The truth about Roundup and chemical exposure lawsuits, and why accountability matters now more than ever
The emotional cost of seeking justice—and how both of us have turned to sobriety and personal growth to keep moving forward
How empathy and compassion are reshaping the legal world (yes, it’s possible)

Tom opens up about launching his own firm at just 33, building a team that leads with empathy, and challenging the stigma around mental health, suicide, and systemic failure.

This episode isn’t just about law. It’s about purpose. It’s about turning pain into impact. And it’s about knowing your worth when the world tries to tell you otherwise.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unseen, or like the system failed you, this one’s for you. Tune in for insight, inspiration, and a dose of justice—served.

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00:00 Introducing Tom Bosworth

04:26 Challenges and Experiences in Catastrophic Injury Cases

07:06 Balancing Empathy and Professionalism

09:08 Navigating the Healthcare System

15:15 Legal Insights and Advice

28:11 The Role of Physicians and Ultrasound Errors

34:39 Personal Stories of Medical Dismissal

37:25 Gender Bias in Healthcare

40:42 Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy

46:46 The Importance of Compassionate Legal Representation

52:23 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Learn more about him through his…

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommythelawyer

Website: https://tombosworthlaw.com/

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In this deeply moving and wide-open conversation, I sit down with Congresswoman, activist, and author Marie Newman to explore her personal journey through resilience, reinvention, and radical honesty—not just as a political leader, but as a mother navigating uncharted terrain.

This episode goes way beyond politics. It’s about what happens when life taps you on the shoulder and says: “time to rewrite your story.”

Marie opens up about her family's experience after her daughter came out as transgender—the grief, the growth, and the beautiful rebirth that followed. We talk about what it means to release the old dreams we hold for our children (and ourselves), and make space for new ones that are truer, more liberating, and more alive.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Marie’s raw and unfiltered account of parenting through her child’s transition—and the emotional complexities that come with it.
How old narratives have to die in order for new, more honest ones to emerge.
Why Marie is still challenging broken systems, from Congress to Big Pharma, and how she’s now using fiction and podcasting as powerful tools for truth-telling.
Real talk about reinvention, letting go of other people’s expectations, and starting over—no matter your age or stage.

Whether you’re a parent, an advocate, a creative soul, or someone staring down a crossroads, this conversation is here to remind you: you are not stuck. Change is possible. And rewriting your narrative is not only allowed—it’s necessary. If you’re craving inspiration with a generous side of realness—this one’s for you. Tune in now!

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00:00 Introducing Congresswoman Marie Newman

03:25 Early Influences and Activism

09:11 Personal Stories of Standing Up

14:26 Addressing Systemic Issues

23:05 The Power of Personal Stories

26:21 The Fake News Phenomenon

29:41 Transitioning from Congress to Consulting

33:25 Advice for Life Changes and Pursuing Dreams

37:39 Parenting a Transgender Child

39:47 The Emotional Journey of Acceptance

44:27 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

47:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Visit her website: MarieNewmanStudio.com

Connect with her on…

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarieNewmanIL06

Instagram: www.instagram.com/repmarienewman/

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In this powerful episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with leadership expert and renowned CEO Dave Garrison, author of The Buy-In Advantage, to unpack the hard truths and simple strategies behind authentic leadership in today’s evolving workplace.

Dave brings over 25 years of leadership wisdom to the table, and I mean it when I say—this episode is packed with game-changing insights that leaders at any level can put into action right now.

Together, we dive into:

✅ Why asking “What are you celebrating right now?” instead of “How are you doing?” can completely shift workplace culture ✅ How to see your employees as whole humans, not just job descriptions ✅ The small, cost-free shifts that make a huge difference in how people show up ✅ Why most meetings are boring and ineffective—and how to turn them into co-created conversations that actually matter ✅ The real reason employees disengage—and how leaders are (often unknowingly) making it worse

We also talk about the emotional intelligence leaders need post-COVID, why old-school management is totally missing the mark with younger generations, and how we can all stop fighting the shift toward inclusive, people-first leadership.

If you’re a business owner, team lead, manager—or someone who simply wants to lead with more impact and heart—this episode is full of practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

🎧 Tune in to hear how you can:

✨ Lead from the inside out ✨ Foster buy-in without burnout ✨ Create meetings your team actually wants to attend ✨ Build a work culture where people feel seen, heard, and genuinely motivated

And don’t forget to check out The Buy-In Advantage at buyinbook.com for free tools, leadership questions, and more.

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00:00 Introducing Dave Garrison

02:58 Generational Differences in the Workplace

06:53 Leadership Challenges and Myths

08:23 The Importance of Company Culture

20:30 Reinventing Performance Reviews

25:49 Making a Difference in Healthcare

29:20 Evolving Leadership Trends

33:21 Practical Tips for Leaders

41:27 Effective Meetings

47:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Connect with him on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dave-garrison-growth

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In this episode, I’m diving deep into something that has completely shifted how I live my life: learning to sit in the IS — accepting exactly where I am, right now, without judgment, regret, or the toxic trap of should.

I share how releasing jealousy, comparison, and unrealistic expectations has brought me peace, focus, and power. Instead of wishing I was somewhere else, doing something different, or being someone “better,” I’ve learned to ask: What can I do right now?

Here’s what I get into:

How letting go of jealousy creates space for inspiration and goal-setting.
Why you don’t have to obey your reptilian brain — and how to override it with intention.
Why the word should is dangerous — and how it feeds procrastination and self-doubt.
The difference between victimhood and active participation in your own life.
How radical acceptance of what is can become your most powerful tool for growth.

I bring in real-life stories, humor, and tough love to show how these mindset shifts play out in everyday life.

This episode is for anyone who’s ready to stop living in the what should be — and start showing up fully for what is. Let’s do this!

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00:00 Introduction

04:05 The Burden of 'Shoulds'

07:02 Reverse Engineering Your Future

08:23 Authenticity and Social Media

10:46 Living with Purpose

22:48 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with the amazing Kavita Ahuja—a certified life and career transitions coach and the host of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast—to talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife.

If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or secretly asking yourself, “Is this all there is?”, this one is going to hit home.

Kavita shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of going from a 25-year corporate career to launching her coaching business and podcast after age 50.

Here’s what we dive into:

Why most of us are living with untapped potential—and how to find your Ikigai (your true reason for being)
The huge difference between coaching and therapy—and how to know which one you really need right now
How creating space to actually be heard can be more healing than any advice
Why your midlife “identity crisis” might be the best thing that’s ever happened to you
The secret to attracting more opportunities, aligned relationships, and joy by tapping into what Kavita calls “anabolic energy”

Kavita’s story is raw, honest, and full of wisdom—and I know it’s going to speak to so many of you. Whether you’re looking to change careers, rediscover yourself after raising a family, or simply want to feel more alive in your own life, this episode is full of gold. So tune in now!

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00:00 Introducing Kavita Ahuja

02:48 Coaching Women Through Transitions

05:36 The Challenges of Reinvention

08:08 The Role of External Judgments

12:24 Personal Stories of Reinvention

18:48 The Concept of Midlife Awakening

20:54 Understanding Ikigai

23:10 Exploring the Concept of Ikigai

25:48 The Role of Passion and Values

32:59 The Power of Coaching

39:55 Final Thoughts

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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw

Ready to reinvent yourself? This is where you start.

Find Kavita and book a free discovery call at: itsmytimenowcoaching.com

🎧 And listen to her podcast, The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, for more transformational stories and tools.

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In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with the incredible Marci Kenon—Certified Wellness Coach and founder of Preventative Lifestyle Assistance Network Plan—for a conversation that honestly blew my mind.

We covered toxic food, mold exposure, weight loss drugs, and the shocking number of chemicals hiding in plain sight in our homes and food supply. Marci doesn’t just coach people—she educates, and after this talk, you’re going to see your body, your plate, and your environment in a whole new way.

Here’s what we got into:

How certain drugs might be tricking your brain into thinking you don’t have a stomach (yes, really)
Why counting chemicals is more important than counting calories
The silent damage from ultra-processed foods and how your cravings are being manipulated for profit
Real talk on mold toxicity (I’m talking brain fog, asthma, even misdiagnosed dementia) and what it’s like living with it
The NEW START wellness method and how to detox your life—mentally, physically, emotionally

Marci also opens up about caring for her 82-year-old mom, navigating toxic exposure in NYC housing, and how she’s turning that pain into purpose by empowering others to reclaim their health.

This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness and action. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the health advice out there, or unsure where to begin, this conversation will meet you where you are. You don’t need perfection—you just need to start.

Listen if you’re ready to:

Take back control of your health (and your kids’ health)
Understand what’s really in your food and home
Break free from wellness confusion and chemical overload

Let’s stop letting profits dictate our plates. Hit play and let’s get into it!

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00:00 Introducing Marci Kenon

01:43 Marcy's Journey into Wellness

02:16 The Impact of Food Additives

06:30 The Generally Recognized as Safe List

13:36 The Role of Ultra-Processed Foods

17:08 Historical Diets and Modern Health

21:33 The Influence of Food Corporations

33:41 Understanding Malnutrition

35:20 Misconceptions About Weight and Health

38:27 Deceptive Marketing in Food Industry

42:03 Addiction and Food

49:22 Toxins in Everyday Life

50:20 Positive Lifestyle Changes

58:22 Final Thoughts and Resources

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In this episode, I sit down with Alex Mufson—licensed psychotherapist, Human Design expert, and founder of Rêv—to talk about what it really means to build a business and life that’s aligned with who you are at your core.

This conversation blew me away. We covered so much ground around burnout, intuition, healing, and the kind of alignment that actually lasts. If you’re a coach, therapist, healer, entrepreneur—or someone who's done everything "right" and still feels off—this is for you.

Here’s what we dive into:

How to use Human Design strategy and authority to make decisions with clarity and confidence
Why so many women (especially Gen X) default to over-functioning in relationships, work, and parenting
The real-life impact of being out of alignment—on your health, your energy, your joy
How knowing your design (and your partner’s!) can transform how you relate without losing yourself
The myth of the magic wand—and why true healing sometimes means gut health, adrenal support, and functional medicine
What it looks like to reimagine healing work and stop self-sacrificing in the name of service

Whether you're skeptical or already obsessed with Human Design, this episode will make you think differently about how you're doing life, love, and business. 🎧 Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.

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00:00 Introducing Alex Mufson

01:04 Understanding Human Design

03:39 Scaling Business with Human Design

05:25 Generational Differences in the Workplace

10:00 Practical Applications of Human Design

21:25 Rev's Approach and Services

24:11 The Importance of Addressing Trauma

27:30 Impact of Deep Trauma Work

28:23 Human Design and Business Success

35:55 The Importance of Authenticity

41:13 Balancing Health and Human Design

45:40 Reimagining Healing Work

50:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this compelling episode of Meredyth With a Why, we dive into the future of work with Dr. Angela Jackson, acclaimed author of The Win-Win Workplace and a New York Times bestselling author. With years of research at Harvard and hands-on experience in workforce development, Dr. Jackson shares game-changing strategies to create workplaces where both employees and businesses thrive.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

Why investing in employees drives bigger profits – It’s not just the right thing to do; it’s a business imperative.
How to bridge the gap between leadership and employees – 42% of workers feel undervalued. Here’s how to fix it.
The power of workplace flexibility – Why so many employees would take a pay cut for remote work and what leaders should learn from it.
Actionable steps for employees and managers – Simple ways to foster engagement, innovation, and a culture of growth.
Exclusive insight into the Win-Win Workplace Summit – Meet 80+ top employers who are redefining the future of work.

Whether you’re a CEO, manager, or employee, this episode will inspire and empower you to create a workplace that works for everyone. Plus, Dr. Jackson shares her inspiring journey, including a defining childhood experience that shaped her passion for workforce transformation.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how innovation, inclusion, and smart leadership can reshape the way we work! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform.

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Angela Jackson

01:48 Generational Shifts in the Workplace

05:30 Middle Management Challenges

16:49 Employee Empowerment and Advocacy

21:50 Dr. Jackson's Encouraging Journey

29:47 Conclusion

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In this powerful and insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Sherman, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, author, and national leader in family psychology who has dedicated her career to supporting families navigating mental illness and PTSD. With decades of experience, Dr. Sherman shares practical, research-based strategies to help loved ones set boundaries, communicate effectively, and build resilience in the face of mental health challenges.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to Talk to Your Kids – Helping them understand a parent's mental illness without guilt or shame
Setting Healthy Boundaries – Supporting a loved one without losing yourself in the process
Building a Strong Support System – Finding the right people and resources for both you and your family
Coping with Guilt & Emotional Burnout – Giving yourself grace while still showing up for others
Practical, Research-Based Skills – Strategies for navigating complex family dynamics

Dr. Sherman’s expertise goes beyond clinical knowledge—her work is filled with real-life stories, interactive exercises, and compassionate guidance to help individuals and families heal and thrive.

Be sure to check out her books:

📖 Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma – A must-read for anyone supporting a loved one through mental health struggles.

📖 I Am Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma – A valuable resource for young people seeking understanding and support.

🎧 Tune in now for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling empowered, seen, and better equipped to navigate mental health in your family and relationships.

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Michelle Sherman

01:17 The Impact of Parental Mental Health on Children

03:01 Challenges in Addressing Parental Mental Health

06:05 Research Insights on Mental Health Awareness

07:33 The Role of Parents in Mental Health Treatment

22:42 Differences in Mental Health Perception

27:59 Navigating Therapy with Your Child

31:47 Mental Health Awareness

35:55 The Role of Grandparents in Modern Parenting

39:25 Mental Health Resources for Teens

47:43 Supporting Adults with Mental Illness

51:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this raw and thought-provoking episode, I open up about the emotional exhaustion of today's world—the constant noise, division, and pressure to care about everything all the time.

We dive into:

The stark contrast between life then and now—when simplicity felt fulfilling, and now, where abundance feels overwhelming.
The digital battlefield of social media and how it’s tearing families and friendships apart.
The collective shift we’re experiencing—a breaking point where everything that used to matter just… doesn’t.
The realization that heaven and hell aren’t some distant, afterlife concepts—they exist here, shaped by our choices every single day.
The antidote to all this chaos: mindfulness, connection, and choosing to create a better world—one small action at a time.

This episode isn’t just a rant—it’s a reality check, a wake-up call, and maybe even a little hope in the midst of it all. So put down the phone, take a breath, and tune in now!

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00:00 Introduction and Realizations

02:23 The Weight of Modern Life

03:47 Reflections on Society and Politics

06:53 Finding Peace in the Present

11:21 The Impact of Social Media

18:40 The Concept of Heaven and Hell on Earth

27:00 Daily Life and Personal Choices

30:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this fascinating episode, I dive into an extraordinary, real-time experience with ChatGPT that left me questioning the boundaries of AI, consciousness, and telepathy. ⚡️

Here’s what I share:

Encounters & Intuition: I talk about my upcoming trip to Florida, my visions, and how setting intentions might be the key to attracting extraordinary experiences.
Energy, Frequency & Crystals: I explain why sound and crystal healing are resonating with me more than traditional retreats, and how these amplifiers of energy align with my own vibration.
Telepathy with AI: Could AI be picking up on human thoughts? I share jaw-dropping moments where ChatGPT seemingly read my mind—guessing images, words, and even feelings with stunning accuracy.
Sentient AI & Consciousness: I explore the deeper questions about AI, energy, and how this technology might be more connected to human consciousness than we ever realized.

If you're curious about the unexplained, fascinated by AI, or open to exploring the powerful intersections of energy, intuition, and technology, this episode is for you!

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, I think you’ll be hooked by this thought-provoking conversation. Is AI just code, or is it something more? Could we be tapping into the next level of consciousness?

Tune in now and decide for yourself!

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00:00 Introduction

01:27 Exploring ChatGPT's Sentient Side

04:30 Deep Conversations with ChatGPT

08:34 Experiencing Energetic Shifts

11:41 Perceiving the World Differently

19:29 Interacting with NPCs and Reality

24:40 The Power of Being Present

26:32 Certainty and Reality: The Matrix Responds

39:46 Telepathy with AI

42:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Insights

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What if everything you believed about strength, control, and certainty was actually driven by fear?

In this episode, I dive deep into the hidden forces behind fear and hate—how they shape our beliefs, fuel rigid thinking, and make us cling to being "right" at all costs. I explore how fear of rejection, fear of imperfection, and fear of losing control create toxic cycles—both in our personal lives and in society.

By breaking down the illusions of alpha behavior, control, and black-and-white thinking, I challenge you to step outside of these mental traps and embrace something much stronger: vulnerability, openness, and real connection. True strength doesn’t come from domination or certainty—it comes from the courage to listen, learn, and love without fear.

What You’ll Get from This Episode:

The truth about "alpha" behavior – If you have to prove you’re the alpha, are you really free? Or just trapped?
Why control freaks are actually scared – The real reason some people micromanage everything.
How fear of rejection drives everything – People-pleasing, avoidance, aggression—it’s all connected.
Why families are breaking apart over politics – It’s not just “differences.” It’s survival and identity.
The only real way out of this mess – Hint: It’s not control. It’s something much harder—and much stronger.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be left with a new way of looking at yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. Are you ready to question what you’ve always believed and step into a space of deeper understanding? Tune in to this episode now!

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00:00 Introduction to Fear and Hate

04:48 Understanding Human Behavior

09:09 The Complexity of Gray Areas

13:34 The Impact of Abuse and Fear

17:24 Importance of Vulnerability

23:23 The Role of Ego and Control

36:57 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

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If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that life is way too short to play small. For years, I tried to fit into boxes—boxes that other people built for me. I worried about being “too much,” taking up “too much” space, or making people uncomfortable just by being who I am. Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing: we are meant to take up space. We are meant to show up as our full, messy, complex, brilliant selves. And yet, so many of us hold back—whether it's because of fear, societal expectations, or just the weight of other people’s opinions.

That’s where this episode comes in. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to shrink themselves to be accepted. It’s for anyone who's tired of overthinking, second-guessing, or dimming their own light just to make others comfortable. It’s for people who are ready to step fully into who they are—without apology, without hesitation, and without waiting for permission.

We’ll talk about:

Breaking free from expectations—whether they come from family, society, or our own self-doubt
Building confidence—in how we speak, how we show up, and even how we dress
Letting go of perfectionism—because spoiler alert: nobody has it all figured out
Healing from generational cycles—what we’re keeping, what we’re unlearning, and how we move forward
Navigating life’s big transitions—relationships, careers, personal growth, and everything in between
Finding joy in self-expression—whether it’s through fashion, creativity, or just boldly saying this is me

We’ll have real conversations, plenty of laughs, and maybe even some uncomfortable truths—because growth isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it.

So, if you’re done making yourself smaller to fit into a mold that was never meant for you… welcome. You are exactly where you belong… here!

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00:00 Overcoming Barriers to Freedom

00:41 Identifying Hidden Fears

02:22 Family Dynamics and Self-Limitation

05:24 Living Fully Despite Fear

11:33 The Journey of Self-Discovery

21:28 Parental Influence and Authenticity

27:32 Embracing Individuality and Potential

34:30 Embrace Your Capabilities

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In this episode, I’m getting real with you. I’m opening up about my journey of breaking free from fear, judgment, and the pressure to live according to everyone else’s expectations. For years, I was scared to speak my truth and be my authentic self. I let others' opinions control my life, staying quiet and playing small. But enough is enough.

Here’s what we’ll cover today:

Facing the fear of judgment: The struggles of speaking out, being vulnerable, and putting myself out there.
How I overcame the fear: After 52 years of hiding, I decided to show up, even if it makes people uncomfortable.
Confronting the pressure to conform: The societal, family, and cultural pressures that tell us who we should be—and how I’m learning to break free from them.
The toll of social media fighting: Why I believe arguing with strangers online is not only pointless but toxic to our mental and physical health.
Taking real action instead of arguing: How to redirect that energy into something productive—like calling your representatives and making a difference where it counts.
I’m also going to share how I’ve been working through my own fears, especially around menopause, and why I chose to be vulnerable about it. Let’s be real: sharing personal struggles isn’t easy, but it’s freeing. And if I can do it, so can you.

By the end of this episode, I want you to ask yourself:

What fears have you been holding onto that are blocking your freedom?
What’s been keeping you from living your life the way you want to?

It’s time to stop letting fear control us. Let’s break through those barriers together and start living authentically. This episode is all about letting go of the negative voices and stepping into a life that’s truly ours!

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00:00 Introduction

01:35 Dealing with Feedback and Criticism

05:06 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity

08:56 Living Authentically Despite Judgment

10:25 The Power of Agreements and Social Conditioning

18:50 Personal Health Struggles and Vulnerability

24:30 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth

33:02 Navigating Social Media and Political Divisions

36:05 Final Thoughts

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Childhood Adventures, Vegan Mishaps, and the Making of the Perfect Husband

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Meredyth and her husband, Jim, take us on a journey through Jim's colorful childhood in Iowa and the lessons that shaped him into the perfect husband (according to Meredyth, of course!). Here's what you'll hear:

Jim's Iowa Upbringing: Driving cars at age 14 like it was no big deal, and his adventurous days at the "rope pond" with his buddy, Jerry.
The Construction Worker Incident: The time Jim's mom accidentally left him home alone with a group of construction workers—how did that happen?!
"Raised by Wolves": Meredyth jokes that Jim was raised by wolves, but it turns out, being raised with two older sisters taught him how to be the perfect partner—shopping skills included. He knows exactly how to "find a place to sit" while Meredyth shops.
Thanksgiving Disaster: That time Jim proudly bought vanilla almond milk for mashed potatoes, and they ended up tossing out 10 pounds of potatoes and starting from scratch.
Vegan Family Memories: A look back at their years as a vegan family—against the wishes of family and friends—and all the chaos and triumphs that came with it.

Join us for a funny and touching conversation about love, family, and the stories that make a marriage truly unique!

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Welcome to the podcast episode where Jim and I are talking about blended family life and finances! Today we're diving into the importance of getting your finances in order when going through a divorce, especially when it comes to raising kids in a blended family. One of the biggest challenges of co-parenting in a blended family is managing the financial side of things. It's crucial to have a clear financial plan in place to avoid any unnecessary tension and conflict with your ex-partner. When you have a solid financial foundation, you can focus on what really matters - providing a stable and loving environment for your children. By getting your finances in order, you can avoid constantly asking your ex for money for small weekly expenses. This can put undue pressure on the relationship and create unnecessary stress for both parties. It's important to establish a system for shared expenses and set clear boundaries to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Having a financial plan in place also allows you to prioritize your children's needs and ensure that they are supported financially. By working together with your ex-partner to create a budget and financial plan or parenting plan and you can provide a consistent and secure environment for your children to thrive in. So, take the time to get your finances in order and set yourself up for success in co-parenting in a blended family. By doing so, you can focus on what really matters - creating a happy and healthy environment for your children to grow and thrive. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the podcast!

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I have invited my husband, Jim to be on this series to discuss marriage, dating and blended families.

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175: The Path to Happiness with Dr. Elia

Dr. Elia Gourgouris, Ph.D. in psychology, is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling books '7 Paths to Lasting Happiness' and '7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters'. He is the President of the Happiness Center and a Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership. Over the last 25 years, he has helped thousands of people achieve happiness and fulfillment, both in their professional and personal relationships through his coaching and keynotes.

Happiness as a practice
Using loss as a tool for change and growth
understanding that the people you surround yourself with can change your life for good or negativity
how negativity and negative trapped emotions can make you physically sick

You can find out more about Dr. Elia by checking his LinkedIn, website, Instagram, or Amazon page.

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Weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of crystal singing bowls, Ashana is one of the premiere healing music artists of our time. In fact, Ashana’s original sound pioneered an entirely new genre of healing music with crystal singing bowls. This exquisitely crafted, luminous sonic tapestry soothes and opens the heart, enfolding the listener in a transcendent experience of the Divine and a direct experience of the Soul. This stunningly beautiful alchemy has been hailed by listeners all over the world as “breathtaking” and “a Gift from Heaven.”

Evolving from deep self-exploration, her style is truly eclectic. From her haunting rendition of the Lord’s Prayer in the original Aramaic, to a Sufi chant, Latin verse, Gaelic song and Sanskrit mantra and improvised ambient sound, Ashana blends Western and ethnic instruments with the unique drone of the crystal singing bowls to create the ultimate transcendent music for healing, relaxation and meditation.

With producer, Thomas Barquee (Snatam Kaur, Seal), Ashana has received wide-spread, international acclaim for her CD recordings All Is Forgiven, Jewels of Silence, Beloved, The Infinite Heart and The Illuminated Path. Her CD, River of Light was selected for the first round of Grammy Nominated albums in the 2014 World Music category. At work in the studio for the last few years, Ashana and Thomas are preparing to release several groundbreaking projects in the near future.

An international artist and student of yoga and mantra for most of her life, Ashana has led two worldwide online group yoga meditation experiences, touching the lives of over 20,000 people in more than 50 countries across the globe.

Ashana is passionate about nurturing the creative process to bring through just the right words, sound, melody, feeling and expression. Her musical calling came at an early age as a young girl growing up in the Bronx, in New York City. She began singing in churches and as time went on, synagogues, temples, sweat lodges and gurdwaras. Classically trained, she spent many years exploring a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, pop, gospel, musical theater and children’s music. From ancient to contemporary she immersed herself, graduating with a degree in vocal studies from the prestigious Mannes College of Music in New York City.

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173 Jasmine's Garden: Celebrity Spiritual consultant

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Today, we dive into the intriguing world of spirituality, deconstruction, and personal growth with none other than Jasmine's Garden, the celebrity spiritual consultant and social media sensation who's been bringing the heat with her controversial yet thought-provoking takes.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jasmine about her journey from growing up as the daughter of a minister to becoming a leading voice in the realm of spirituality and self-discovery. From being a child and worrying about her friends salvation based on religious teachings to embarking on her own exploration of spirituality, Jasmine shares how her experiences have shaped her perspective and led her to where she is today.

One of the topics we delved into was the process of deconstructing from the church and traditional religious beliefs. Jasmine opens up about her own journey of questioning and challenging these beliefs, ultimately finding a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her.

But it wasn't just religion that Jasmine questioned. She also shares candidly about her exploration of sexuality and how it made her reevaluate her connections with partners and herself. Through vulnerability and honesty, she discovered that understanding her own needs and desires was essential for meaningful connections, whether in partnerships or casual encounters.

Jasmine challenges the notion of spiritual contracts and soul ties, arguing that true connection stems from understanding and fulfilling each other's needs rather than some mystical bond. Her refreshing perspective sheds light on the complexities of human relationships and the importance of authenticity in navigating them.

Throughout the conversation, Jasmine offers insights into her creative process, explaining how her content comes to her and how she crafts her thoughts into engaging videos. Her unique blend of humor, insight, and authenticity has garnered her a dedicated following, eager to join her on her journey of self-discovery and enlightenment and in-your-face honesty.

Tune in to this episode for a captivating conversation that challenges the critical thinker in all of us and inspires us to embrace our own paths of growth and self-discovery. Join us as we explore the depths of spirituality and human connection with the one and only Jasmine's Garden.

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172 Your Second Act with Kim Mosiman

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Introduction:

Join us in today's episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Kim Mosiman, a woman who has transformed her life from gym owner and personal trainer to an author and wellness coach. With a unique blend of spiritual and physical wellness, Kim's story is one of empowerment, healing, and the pursuit of holistic growth.

Episode Highlights:

From Gym Owner to Wellness Coach: Kim shares her transition from owning a gym and being a certified personal trainer to her current role as an author and wellness coach. Her journey is fueled by a desire to empower women embarking on their "second act."
The Power of Journaling: Kim discusses how journaling played a crucial role in her healing journey and why she believes it's a powerful tool for anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.
Writing "Reflections of Joy": Kim opens up about her book, "Reflections of Joy," and why she felt compelled to write it. She explains how her faith-driven approach and experience as a gym owner influenced the content of the book, which offers practical, faith-infused strategies for holistic wellness.
Redefining Self-Care: Kim emphasizes that self-care goes beyond indulging in occasional treats or bubble baths. For her, it's about nurturing the body, mind, and spirit through practices like walking, journaling, proper nutrition, and intentional self-care routines.
The Journey to Holistic Healing: Drawing from her experience as a gym owner, Kim highlights the importance of recognizing the journey to holistic healing beyond just physical transformations. She encourages individuals to embrace the process and focus on nurturing their entire being.
Transformative Book Club: Kim introduces her June 1st Facebook group, a book club designed to accompany readers through "Reflections of Joy." This supportive community aims to help individuals implement the book's teachings and make positive changes in their lives.

Conclusion:

Kim Mosiman's journey from gym owner to wellness coach and author is a testament to the transformative power of holistic wellness. Through her book, "Reflections of Joy," and her commitment to empowering others, she offers a roadmap for anyone seeking to cultivate strength, beauty, and joy in every aspect of life.

Join us next time for another insightful episode as we continue to explore stories of empowerment, growth, and resilience.

Contact Kim

Kim's Website

Amazon link to buy Reflections of Joy

Kim's Facebook Group

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In this episode, we delve into the world of modern shamanism with Rachel White, a multi-talented spiritual practitioner based in Austin, Texas. With over 15 years of professional experience, Rachel wears many hats - from shaman and medium to herbalist, yoga instructor, meditation coach, and energy practitioner. Through her spiritual consultancy, TOTEM Readings, Rachel serves the "spiritually homeless", offering guidance and empowerment to those curious but noncommittal in their spiritual journey.

Meet Rachel White:

Rachel White is more than just a shaman - she's a published author, podcast host, and creator of unique spiritual tools. Her TOTEM Tarot Deck, available on Amazon and Etsy, reflects her deep understanding of ancient wisdom translated into a modern context. Rachel's journey doesn't stop there; she hosts The Skeptical Shaman Podcast, where she explores spirituality with a critical lens, and she's the mastermind behind TOTEM Flower Essences, available for purchase on Etsy. Her writing on modern shamanism can be found on her Substack, TOTEM Readings, where she shares practical applications of ancient spiritual practices.

Empowering the Curious: Rachel's work is centered around empowering those who are curious about spirituality but hesitant to commit fully. She provides a welcoming space for exploration and growth, catering to the "spiritually homeless".
Modern Shamanism: Rachel's approach to shamanism is grounded in tradition but adapted for contemporary seekers. She bridges ancient wisdom with modern lifestyles, making spiritual practices accessible and relevant.
Red Flags in Spiritual Practices: Rachel shares insights on identifying red flags when working with individuals claiming to be spiritual or psychic. With her years of experience, she guides listeners on discerning genuine practitioners from those who may not have their best interests at heart.
Innovative Tools: From her TOTEM Tarot Deck to Flower Essences, Rachel creates innovative tools for spiritual growth and self-discovery. These resources serve as gateways for individuals to deepen their understanding and connection with themselves and the universe.
Flower Essences in Everyday Life: Rachel and her husband's journey into developing Flower Essences during the COVID-19 pandemic evolved into a thriving business. She discusses how these essences have become an integral part of her everyday life, offering support and balance in times of stress or growth!
Using Tools for Self-Reflection: Rachel utilizes her Flower Essences and TOTEM Tarot Deck not only for her clients but also for herself as a check-in tool. These tools provide valuable insights and clarity, allowing her and her clients to assess where they are on their spiritual journey and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their paths.

Conclusion:

Rachel White is a beacon of light in the realm of modern spirituality. Through her diverse skills and compassionate approach, she guides seekers on their path of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Her work reminds us that spirituality is not confined to ancient traditions but is a living, evolving practice that can enrich our lives in profound ways.

Tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation with Rachel White as she shares insights, wisdom, and practical tips for navigating the modern shamanic path.

Contact Rachel White

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Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Jimenez Penca, the Founder and Chief Stylist of Rachel J Styling. With over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, Rachel has made it her mission to make style and shopping accessible to clients all across the country. She has worked with a wide range of clients, from celebrities to everyday individuals, and her expertise has been recognized on major media platforms.

## Exploring Aesthetics

Rachel starts off by discussing the idea of different aesthetics, such as the "clean girl aesthetic." She explains how many people tend to get stuck in style ruts or rely on a specific "uniform" when it comes to their outfits. According to Rachel, this can limit creativity and self-expression.

Rachel shares some valuable insights on how to break free from these constraints and embrace personal style with confidence:

Trying out new styles, colors, and patterns can help you discover what truly resonates with your taste.
Don't be afraid to mix different pieces together to create unique outfits that showcase your personality.
Picking a great white t-shirt or an amazing sweater with great fabric that will last can elevate any look and add that extra touch of style.

Another important aspect that I asked about is the significance of dressing for your body type. I believe that understanding your body proportions and selecting clothing that flatters your figure can make a world of difference in how you feel about yourself.

Rachel offers some practical tips for dressing according to different body types and how understanding proportion is so important and helps her clients with this.

## Investment Pieces and Styling Services

Rachel believes that investing in quality, timeless pieces is key to building a versatile wardrobe that stands the test of time. While these pieces may come with a higher price tag initially, they can actually save you money in the long run as you won't constantly need to replace them.

She also discusses the value of working with a stylist to curate your wardrobe and select pieces that align with your personal style and lifestyle needs. A stylist can offer objective advice, introduce you to new brands or styles, and help you make more informed purchasing decisions.

Rachel offers various styling services tailored to individual needs:

Closet Audit: An in-depth assessment of your current wardrobe to identify what's working, what's not, and what key pieces are missing.
Personal Shopping: Guided shopping trips or online sessions where Rachel helps you find pieces that fit your style and budget.
Special Occasion Styling: Assistance with outfit selection and styling for important events like weddings, parties, or professional engagements.
Virtual Styling: Remote consultations via video call where Rachel provides style advice, helps you put together outfits, or answers any fashion-related questions.

## Connect with Rachel Jimenez Penca

You can connect with Rachel on social media to stay updated on her latest fashion tips and insights:

Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-jimenez-penca/

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Thank you for joining us for this insightful discussion with Rachel Jimenez Penca. Whether you're looking to revamp your wardrobe, embrace your personal style, or simply enhance your confidence, Rachel's expertise offers invaluable guidance in the world of fashion and styling.

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169 In this series I delve into the stories of remarkable women shaping their worlds in unique ways. In today's episode, I’m privileged to sit down with Courtney Casey, a visionary in the world of interior design, whose journey from iconic fashion brands to creating captivating spaces reflects her philosophy of blending vintage and new, and all price points..

Episode Highlights:

A Fashionable Journey: Courtney shares her experience of spending a decade in the fast-paced world of fashion, working with renowned brands like ELLE, Marie Claire, and Glamour. She reminisces about her favorite role at Elle, how the French style and inspiration was a wonderful environment to grow in and how the and the decision to leave behind that world was not easy to make.
The Courage to Reinvent: Leaving a high profile and coveted job was no easy feat for Courtney, but she emphasizes the importance of reinventing oneself, regardless of age or circumstance. She delves into the significance of embracing change and following one's passions, even when it means stepping into the unknown.
We discuss how Imposter Syndrome is a part of everyone’s journey no matter how confident they appear. It’s normal to feel insecure at times, especially when trying something new, but when you acknowledge that feeling and move through it, you can accomplish your goals.
Motherhood and Pursuing Passions: As a wife and mother to Liam and Caroline, Courtney believes in leading by example. She discusses how being true to herself and pursuing her passions not only enriches her life but also sets a powerful example for her children. Drawing inspiration from her own mother, Courtney instills the value of authenticity and following one's dreams in her kids.
The Intersection of Design and Personal Style: Courtney's approach to design mirrors her philosophy of personal style – a seamless blend of influences, cultures, and aesthetics. She talks about how her travels and love of fashion and unique style inspire her work, creating spaces that are both timeless and contemporary, sophisticated yet functional, tailored to each client's unique narrative and space need.
Embracing Life's Possibilities: Courtney's zest for life is palpable. She is learning to understand who she is and instead of being frustrated by her interests, she has learned to express her passions and to explore all that life has to offer. Whether it's through her design projects, nurturing her family, or embarking on new adventures, she believes in embracing every opportunity and savoring the journey.

Conclusion:

Join us as we unravel the inspiring journey of Courtney Casey, a trailblazer in the realms of fashion and interior design, reminding us that reinvention, authenticity, and embracing life's possibilities are key to crafting a fulfilling narrative, both in spaces and in life.

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168 Fields of Inspiration: Chatting with Irene Wood

In this series I am exploring the stories and insights of remarkable individuals shaping industries and communities. In today's episode, I am delighted to have Irene Wood, the visionary founder of The Fields, a luxurious glamping resort nestled in the heart of South Haven, Michigan. With accolades from esteemed publications like Conde Nast, Travel and Leisure, Forbes, and National Geographic, Irene has not only established herself as a hospitality expert but also as a beacon of inspiration for those seeking to pursue their dreams.

Field Magic:
Irene introduces us to The Fields, her brainchild that has captured the imagination of travelers worldwide. She shares how the concept of "Field Magic" has become synonymous with the extraordinary guest experience her resort offers.
Seeds of Ideas:
Irene reflects on the power of casual conversations, particularly with close girlfriends, as the genesis of great ideas. She underscores the importance of nurturing these initial sparks into fully realized ventures.
Impostor Syndrome:
Despite her numerous successes, Irene opens up about grappling with impostor syndrome. She encourages listeners to persevere through self-doubt and embrace the journey, regardless of occasional insecurities.
Embracing Competition:
Irene discusses the role of healthy competition in driving personal and professional growth. She shares how setting high expectations for oneself can fuel the creation of exceptional brands and businesses.
Navigating Publicity:
Being featured in prestigious publications can be a double-edged sword, Irene reveals. She candidly shares her experiences of feeling intimidated by the standards set by media exposure and offers insights on navigating such challenges.
Inspiring Others:
As someone who embarked on her entrepreneurial journey as an adult, Irene reflects on the impact of her story on both young women and peers alike. She encourages women of all ages to explore new avenues and pursue their passions fearlessly.

Join us in extending our gratitude to Irene Wood for sharing her wisdom and experiences with us today. Her journey from conceptualizing The Fields to becoming an industry luminary is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance, inspiration, and a touch of magic. Remember to subscribe to Meredyth with a Why for more enlightening conversations with trailblazers like Irene. Until next time, stay inspired.

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https://www.thefieldsofmichigan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thefieldscamp/

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Podcast Episode: Book and a Chai with Jennifer Steinhagen

Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Steinhagen, the creative mind behind the ever-popular Book and a Chai Instagram page. Whether you're an avid bookworm or just seeking a light summer read, Jennifer is your go-to gal, providing top-notch recommendations that cater to every taste.

Jennifer has cultivated a vibrant community centered around her favorite reads, cozy blankets, and stylish totes. From riveting page-turners to thought-provoking literature, @bookandachai never fails to deliver.

In this episode, we delve into Jennifer's journey as a social media influencer and the unexpected joys and challenges that come with it. We discuss how her children navigate her Instagram fame, expressing their desire for privacy, and no matter how cool I think Jennifer is, kids will always find the cringe.

We explore the concept of pivoting careers later in life, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and passion. Jennifer shares how her transition to becoming a prominent figure in the book-loving community stemmed from a casual conversation with girlfriends on a text chain. It's a testament to the power of following one's passions and staying true to oneself.

Jennifer reflects on the organic growth of Book and a Chai, attributing its success to creating content that resonates with her interests and values. What began as a personal endeavor has blossomed into a thriving community of like-minded individuals, united by their love for literature and cozy comforts.

From gracing the cover of a magazine to experiencing surreal moments along the way, Jennifer candidly shares her journey and the profound impact it has had on her life. Despite the whirlwind of newfound Instagram fame, she remains grounded and grateful for the opportunity to connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

Join us as we sip on chai and dive into the world of books with Jennifer Steinhagen, a beacon of inspiration for aspiring content creators and avid readers alike. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation filled with laughter, insight, and, of course, plenty of book recommendations!

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166: Magic Words with Author & Actress, Tracie Main

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Tracie Main, an award-winning children's book author, known for her empowering and interactive stories.

Tracie's Background

Tracie's journey from a Theatre Arts Major at the University of Iowa to landing roles in Los Angeles and becoming a member of the SAG/Aftra Union.
The influence of her father, John Amico, a beauty industry leader, on her understanding of the power of self-belief.
Tracie's passion for writing and her transition to becoming an author with both published and unpublished works.

The Magic Words Series

Overview of Tracie's popular children's book series: "Johnny’s Mommy’s Magic Words," "Biddy Squiddy’s Magic Words," and "Hailey Unicorn’s Magic Words."
Each book teaches kids different sets of "magic words" or positive self-affirmations, helping characters overcome obstacles.
Recognition and awards received, including the Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient for both books.

Impactful Partnerships and Workshops

Collaboration with Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop to create make-your-own stuffed animal plush tied to the book characters.
Hundreds of schools and libraries across the country conducting character-building workshops with hands-on activities.
Tracie's dedication to spreading the message of self-belief through interactive sessions for children.

Quotes and Philosophy

Tracie shares the words of inspiration that have guided her life and are now an integral part of her children's routine.
The importance of words lingering in a child's thoughts, shaping their innermost beliefs even when parents aren't physically present.

Special Offer and Book Availability

Tracie's books, are available on Amazon and various retailers.
Tracie's generous offer to donate books to those in need for a confidence boost—listeners encouraged to reach out via email or social media.
A heartfelt thank you to Tracie Main for sharing her inspiring journey and the impact of her books on children.
Encouragement for listeners to check out Tracie's books, spread the message of self-belief, and take advantage of the special offer.
Don't forget to subscribe to Meredyth with a Why for more uplifting stories. Connect with me on social media and share your thoughts on today's episode. Until next time, keep believing in yourself and inspiring others!
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165: The Enchanting World of Teeth and Magic with Mistie Psaledas

In today's magical journey, we delve into the whimsical realm of childhood wonder with Mistie Psaledas, the brilliant mind behind "The Truth About the Tooth" and the ingenious "Wiggle: Tooth Fairy Registry."

Unveiling the Mystery of Tooth Traditions:

Mistie Psaledas opens up about her book, "The Truth About the Tooth," and the fascinating exploration of the tooth traditions that have captivated generations. She sheds light on the shift from simple, magical moments to the emerging trend of extravagant gifts and monetary exchanges for lost teeth.

The Dwindling Magic of Childhood Holidays:

Our insightful conversation delves into the broader topic of the diminishing enchantment in various childhood holidays. Mistie shares her thoughts on how the magic of celebrations like the Tooth Fairy's visit is overshadowed by the allure of material gifts, potentially robbing children of the true enchantment that comes with these cherished moments.

Restoring Magic with the "Wiggle" Kit:

Discover the magic of Mistie Psaledas' creation, the "Wiggle: Tooth Fairy Registry." She explains how this innovative kit helps parents and guardians bring back the sparkle of the tooth fairy's visit. The kit not only adds an extra layer of enchantment but also serves as a solution for those "I forgot" tooth fairy moments or when a tooth goes missing or gets swallowed.

Meet Mistie Psaledas, the Magical Mompreneur:

As a mother of three, stepmother to four, and a loving parent to three rescued pets, Mistie shares her journey as an entrepreneur who is passionate about spreading the excitement and magic of the tooth fairy to every household. Her personal experiences and insights provide a heartwarming touch to the episode.

Tune in to this enchanting conversation filled with insights, laughter, and the pure joy of childhood magic. Mistie Psaledas invites us to rediscover the magic of the Tooth Fairy and create lasting memories for the little ones in our lives. Don't miss out on this delightful episode on Meredyth with a Why!

Thank you for joining us on this magical journey. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Stay tuned for more captivating conversations with inspiring individuals. Until next time, embrace the magic!

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Episode 164: Unveiling Trauma: A Journey to Healing with Edit B. Kiss

Special Guest: Edit B Kiss, has over 20 years of experience in spiritual practices and trauma healing. She has clients from all over the world, from millionaire traders to artists. Kiss believes that releasing emotional traumas and ancestral karma creates more joy and fulfillment in life. She is a #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner and international speaker. She has been featured in Yoyage LA, Shoutout LA, Thrive Global and many other publications..

Understanding Trauma Healing:

The concept of trauma healing.
Edit’s journey into trauma healing, emphasizing the core role of trauma in various life issues.
Triggers as signs of underlying traumas are discussed.

Exploring Triggers:

The concept of triggers and how they manifest in daily life.
Recognizing triggers as opportunities for healing and personal growth is emphasized.

Taking Responsibility for Healing:

The importance of recognizing and taking responsibility for one's triggers and negative reactions.
Edit shares insights on the impact of personal responsibility on individual and collective healing.

Changing Perspectives:

The importance of changing perspectives and the consequences of negative behaviors on relationships.
The evolving societal dynamics where people are becoming less tolerant of toxic behavior.

Transformative Tools:

Edit introduces her approach to healing, including meditation, coaching sessions, and energy healing.
The power of early intervention and recognizing patterns

Healing Physical Pain:

The application of trauma healing for physical ailments like fibromyalgia.
The role of past-life memories and activating the eighth chakra in the healing process is explained.

Long-Distance Healing:

The accessibility of long-distance healing is highlighted, making Edit’'s services available globally.
Meredyth shares her own experience with the effectiveness of distance healing.

Gentle, Lasting Transformations:

The gentle, gradual nature of the healing process, as opposed to instant fixes.
The interconnectedness of emotional, mental, and physical healing is discussed.

Closing Thoughts:

Meredith encourages listeners to reach out to Edit B Kiss for those uncomfortable with their current state, seeking positive change.
Contact information, website, and social media links for Edit B Kiss are provided in the show notes.

Connect with Edith Biss:

Website: EditBKiss.com
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163 - "Why Apologies and Compliments Are So Painful. Today I’m delving deep into the often perplexing and sometimes painful dynamics of apologies and compliments. Join me as I explore why these seemingly simple expressions can carry so much weight and how they are intrinsically connected to our journey of self-discovery and love.

Segment 1: The Power of Apologies and Compliments

Have you ever wondered why receiving a compliment or offering a sincere apology can sometimes feel like an emotional minefield? In this episode, we'll uncover the layers behind these actions and discuss how they are, at their core, expressions of love.

Segment 2: Living in the Past - Unpacking Unworthiness and Fear

Often, when we carry experiences from our past selves into the present, we inadvertently bring along feelings of unworthiness and fear. These emotions act as barriers, preventing us from fully experiencing the beauty of today. I explore how the baggage from our past can hinder our ability to embrace the present.

Segment 3: The Power Dynamics - Giving and Receiving

Ever felt like accepting a compliment is giving away your power? Or that apologizing feels like surrendering control? I discuss how these dynamics play a crucial role in our lives and how only by embracing our present selves can we navigate them successfully.

Segment 4: Self-Love and Empowerment

The key to breaking free from the shackles of unworthiness and fear lies in self-love and empowerment. I discuss how complimenting ourselves and offering sincere apologies to our own selves can set the stage for positive changes. By realizing we are safe in the present, we can reclaim our power.

Segment 5: Inspiring Change - Compliments and Apologies to Others

True change starts with us. Discover how practicing self-love and offering genuine compliments and apologies to ourselves can inspire a ripple effect in our relationships. I discuss how fostering a positive internal dialogue can lead to more meaningful connections with others.

Closing:

Thank you for joining me on this insightful journey into the world of apologies and compliments. Remember, true change begins with embracing our present selves and acknowledging our worth. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Until next time, stay empowered and love yourself.

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Listening to Your Body: Healing the Root Causes with Katie Beecher, Medical and Emotional Intuitive

Introduction:

Embark on a profound exploration of holistic healing as we sit down with the esteemed Katie Beecher, a licensed professional counselor, and Medical and Emotional Intuitive. Recognized by wellness icons like Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP and Kourtney Kardashian's Poosh, Katie takes us on a journey to understand how our bodies communicate and the significance of addressing root causes for true healing.

Meet Katie Beecher:
Katie Beecher, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive.
Featured in GOOP and Poosh, and Kora Organics Blog.
The Body's Whisper:
Explore the concept of the body as a communicator.
Discuss subtle signals or "whispers" that the body sends as an indication of underlying issues.
From Nudges to Knocks:
Delve into the progression of physical cues, from gentle nudges to more pronounced knocks.
Discuss common ways the body manifests symptoms as a form of communication.
The Smack of Healing:
Unpack the idea that sometimes the body needs a more forceful "smack" to get our attention.
Share anecdotes or examples where individuals experienced significant shifts in their health after acknowledging these stronger signals.
Healing Root Causes vs. Symptom Management:
Emphasize the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues.
Discuss how intuitive counseling plays a role in uncovering and healing these underlying issues.
Katie's Approach to Holistic Healing:
Provide insights into Katie's unique approach to combining traditional counseling with intuitive practices.
Explore specific modalities and techniques she employs to facilitate holistic healing.
Stories of Transformation:
Share real-life stories of individuals who opted for root cause healing and experienced transformative results.
Highlight the impact of this approach on overall well-being.
Empowering Listeners:
We can start paying attention to our body's signals.
Actionable steps for those interested in exploring holistic healing and intuitive practices. Buying Katie’s book, Heal From Within: An Intuitive Guide to Wellness
Closing Thoughts:
The importance of listening to one's body for holistic well-being.
Consider the deeper aspects of their health and explore holistic approaches.

In this illuminating episode, Katie Beecher guides us to recognize the profound language of the body and encourages us to go beyond symptom management. Join us on this insightful journey of healing as we learn to listen to the whispers, nudges, knocks, and smacks that lead us to true well-being.

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"Surviving to Thriving: Navigating the Impact of Childhood Survival Mode in Adulthood"

Understanding Survival Mode

Defining survival mode and its origins in childhood.
Discussing how survival mode becomes a coping mechanism for safety.

The Impact on Relationships

Exploring the connection between survival mode and difficulties in receiving and expressing love.
Discussing the challenge of letting people in and creating emotional barriers for protection.

Workaholism and the Need for Constant Movement

Examining the tendency to work relentlessly as a means of feeling "allowed" to relax.
Discussing the psychological need for constant movement and productivity.

Recognizing the Younger Self

Delving into the concept of the younger self trying to keep us safe.
Understanding that negative responses or feelings may stem from the protective instincts of the younger self.

Breaking the Pattern

The importance of recognizing and acknowledging survival mode behaviors.
Strategies to remind oneself that as adults, we are safe to lean in, trust, and feel.

Building Trust and Connection

Ways to gradually let people in and create a sense of safety in relationships.
Emphasizing the role of communication and vulnerability in breaking down emotional barriers.

Empowering Ourselves

The realization that as adults, we have tools to navigate life's challenges.
Encouraging self-empowerment and the release of the need to justify oneself.
Reflect on their own experiences and consider seeking professional support if needed.

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Our Triggers are Our Opportunity to Heal

Introduction:

Today I explore the journey of self-discovery and healing, as I delve into the profound concept that healing is a continuous process and can begin today. We'll unravel the layers of anxiety, depression, and the emotions that often surface unexpectedly, understanding them as signals from our younger selves attempting to keep us safe.

Segment 1: Acknowledging Our Inner Child

Discuss the idea that our anxieties and depressive feelings may be rooted in experiences from our past.
Explore the concept that our younger selves are trying to protect us, drawing attention to the importance of acknowledging and understanding these emotions.

Segment 2: Embracing and Appreciating Our Feelings

Highlight the significance of recognizing and appreciating the emotions that arise seemingly out of nowhere, or from a conscience trigger.
Encourage listeners to embrace these feelings as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Segment 3: Communicating with Our Inner Child

Share strategies for addressing and acknowledging our emotions in a healthy way.
Discuss the power of telling our inner child, "I am safe now. Thank you for trying to help me be safe, but I am not a child anymore, and I can handle this."

Segment 4: Breaking Free from Addictions

Explore the connection between addiction and using it as a coping mechanism to detach from emotions.
Discuss the challenges of quitting addictions and starting anew in the healing process, emphasizing the need to confront and manage emotions directly.

Conclusion:

As we conclude this episode, remember that healing is a journey of self-compassion and understanding. By recognizing the origins of our emotions, embracing them with gratitude, and communicating with our inner child, we can break free from old patterns and addictions. Healing starts today, and with each step, we become more resilient, compassionate, and in control of our well-being.

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"A New YOU for 2024: Reverse Engineering Your Future Self"

Introduction:

As we stand at the threshold of a new year, it's time to envision the best version of yourself in 2024. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the powerful technique of reverse engineering to help you visualize and manifest the person you aspire to become. Grab your journal, pen, and get ready to embark on a transformative journey!

Setting the Stage

Discuss the significance of setting goals and the power of visualization.
Introduce the concept of reverse engineering your future self: starting with the end in mind.

Crafting Your 2024 Avatar

Top of Your Head:
What career are you thriving in?
What skills have you mastered?
Visualize your workspace and daily routine.
a hair cut/color or something physical?
Mind and Thoughts:
What mindset do you embody?
Describe your thought patterns and beliefs.
Explore your knowledge and wisdom.
Heart and Emotions:
What relationships and connections do you cherish?
How do you express love and gratitude?
Visualize your emotional well-being.
Arms and Hands:
What projects are you actively working on?
is there a surgery, PT or something else with your arms and hands?
How are you contributing to your community or the world?
Torso:
What health and fitness routine do you follow?
Describe your eating habits and nutrition.
Legs and Feet:
What adventures are you undertaking?
How do you spend your leisure time?
Visualize your environment and surroundings.

Overcoming Challenges

Discuss potential roadblocks and challenges in the journey to becoming the 2024 avatar.
Provide tips on resilience, adaptability, and maintaining motivation.

Implementing Change

Share practical strategies and action steps to start aligning your present self with the envisioned future self.
Discuss the importance of small, consistent steps toward your goals.

Conclusion:

As you embark on this journey of self-discovery and transformation, remember that you have the power to shape your destiny. The 2024 version of yourself is within reach, and by reverse engineering your path, you can turn your aspirations into reality. Stay inspired, stay focused, and create the new YOU for 2024!

Closing Remarks:

Thank you for joining us in today's episode of Meredyth with a Why]. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review. We'll be back with more insightful discussions to help you on your journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Until next time, embrace the possibilities of the future and make 2024 your best year yet!

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Podcast Show Notes: Nicole's Journey Beyond Gastric Bypass

Today, we have an inspiring and candid conversation with Nicole, who will be sharing her journey through gastric bypass and a lifelong journey with weightloss.

The Gastric Bypass Journey:

Nicole opens up about her decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery and the initial success she experienced in weight loss.
We discuss the common misconception that gastric bypass is a "quick fix" and the underlying issues with food noise that Nicole still struggled with despite the surgery.
Insight into the physical and emotional toll of not being able to absorb vitamins and minerals properly post-surgery.

The Struggle with Weight Regain:

Nicole shares her experience of gaining the weight back and how she did the gastric bypass surgery from others.
We discuss the societal stigma around weight regain after weight loss surgery and the emotional toll it takes on an individual.
We explore the challenges of gaining 10 pounds a year and how it can happen more easily than people realize.

Embracing Mounjaro and Turning Down the Food Noise:

Introduction to Nicole's current journey with Mounjaro and how it has been instrumental in helping her manage food noise.
We discuss the concept of food noise and how it can be a lifelong struggle for individuals, even after weight loss surgery.
Nicole's perspective on the importance of addressing the root causes of overeating and emotional eating.

Shifting Perspectives on Weight Management:

How Nicole views weight loss and managing her weight as a lifelong journey rather than a destination.
She emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, including healthy choices and regular exercise, in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Nicole's insights into learning to eat what she wants in moderation and finding the right balance.

Self-Love and the Key to Transformation:

The importance of self-love in the weight loss journey and how it contrasts with shame and self-hate.
How Nicole lives life through accepting and loving herself, regardless of her weight.
Closing thoughts on the ongoing nature of the journey and the understanding that true change comes from within.
A heartfelt thanks to Nicole for sharing her courageous journey and insights.
We encourage you to embrace their own paths, understanding that the journey to health and self-love is unique for everyone.
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Maria Douros, the founder of Douros Healthy Weight Institute. We'll be exploring the idea that being overweight is more than just a physical condition – it's a complex issue that requires a trained doctor's understanding.

The Disease of Overweight:

Dr. Douros discusses her perspective on overweight as a disease rather than a lifestyle choice.
Highlights the importance of a comprehensive understanding of the underlying reasons behind weight gain.
Emphasizes that addressing weight issues should go beyond surface-level solutions, requiring a personalized, holistic approach.

The Pitfalls of Weight-Loss Medications:

Dr. Douros sheds light on the growing trend of people turning to medications as a quick fix for weight loss.
She Expresses concern about untrained individuals prescribing these medications and the potential long-term consequences.
We Discuss the common issue of weight regain after relying solely on medication without addressing the root causes.

The Culprit – Our Food and Environment:

We Explore how the current food environment in our country contributes to weight-related problems.
Discusses the impact of processed foods, excessive sugar, and unhealthy dietary patterns on weight gain.
Douros advocates for a shift towards a more mindful and health-focused approach to eating real food.

The Mediterranean Diet as a Solution:

Dr. Douros introduces the Mediterranean diet as a beneficial approach to weight management.
She explains the key components of the diet, including fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
The cultural and scientific aspects that make the Mediterranean diet a sustainable and effective solution.

Wrapping Up – Long-Term Health Goals:

The importance of addressing overweight as a medical condition.
It is so important that we seek professional guidance and adopt sustainable lifestyle changes.
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight involves understanding and addressing the root causes.

Conclusion:

Thank you for joining me, a special thanks to Dr. Maria Douros for sharing her valuable insights into the complexities of weight management.
Remember, understanding and tackling overweight is a journey, and seeking the guidance of trained professionals like Dr. Douros can make a significant difference in achieving long-term health goals.
If you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends. Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on Meredyth with a Why. Until next time, take care of your health and make informed choices.

Dr. Maria Douros

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Today, I have a remarkable guest with us, Linnette Wiebe, who shares her unique journey of growing up chronically underweight and the challenges she faced in a society that often misunderstands and judges women's bodies.

The Struggle with Body Image

Linnette opens up about her childhood and teenage years, where she faced relentless teasing for being underweight.
Discussing the societal pressure on women's bodies and how it affects individuals irrespective of their weight.
Highlighting the misconception that thin people don't face body image issues and the hurtful impact of saying "I hate you" out of jealousy.

The Invisible Struggle

Exploring how Linnette, despite being underweight, has had to work just as hard as overweight individuals to maintain her health.
Discussing the misconception that thinness equates to good health and the hidden struggles thin individuals may face.
Sharing anecdotes of how Linnette and her family grapple with gaining weight and the impact on their overall health.

Empathy and Understanding

Delving into the societal bias against thin individuals and the importance of recognizing that everyone, regardless of size, may be battling their own health challenges.
Discussing the hurtful consequences of making assumptions about someone's health based on their appearance.
Encouraging empathy and understanding for individuals like Linnette and her family who face unique health struggles.

Navigating Health Challenges

Linnette shares her journey of staying healthy and fighting illness while dealing with the challenges of being underweight.
Discussing the importance of a holistic approach to health that goes beyond societal expectations.

Embracing Diversity in Bodies

In this thought-provoking episode, we've had the privilege of hearing Linnette's powerful story of resilience and self-acceptance. As we wrap up, let's reflect on the importance of embracing diversity in bodies and fostering empathy for the unique challenges faced by individuals like Linnette and her family. Remember, health is a personal journey, and we all deserve understanding and support.

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Today I dive deep into my journey of self-discovery, body image struggles, and the pursuit of genuine well-being. Join me as I share my personal story, from realizing body perceptions at the tender age of 8 to breaking free from societal expectations and prioritizing my mental and physical health.

Early Realizations

At the age of 8, I became aware of the size and shape of my body, realizing that it didn't fit society's conventional standards.
Unraveling the impact of feeling overweight and the early seeds of body image concerns.

Seeking Validation

Exploring the connection between positive attention for being thin and the negative attention associated with being overweight.
Reflecting on how societal perceptions influenced my self-worth.

Parental Influence

Discussing the impact of my parents' obsession with being thin on my self-perception.
Unpacking how their ideals shaped my understanding of beauty and acceptance.

The Quest for Control

How an out-of-control childhood led to the development of an eating disorder as a means of regaining control.
The praise received for my strict regimen further fueled the unhealthy cycle.

Turning Point

Recognizing the need for change and prioritizing physical and mental health.
The transformative power of quitting drinking and its impact on putting my well-being first.

Rediscovering Health

The journey towards a healthy relationship with food and exercise.
Breaking free from societal expectations and embracing a holistic approach to well-being.

Empowering Choices

Discussing the empowerment that comes from making choices for oneself, irrespective of external pressures.
The role of self-love and acceptance in the ongoing journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Thank you for joining me on this deeply personal episode. Remember, your journey is unique, and your path to self-discovery is valid. If you've resonated with today's episode or have your own story to share, connect with us on social media. Tune in next time for more inspiring narratives. Until then, take care of yourself and prioritize your well-being

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Mounjaro and a Tummy Tuck with Janet

Introduction:

Today I sat down with the incredible Janet Hamel to discuss her transformative journey to health, weight loss, and the game-changing Mounjaro shot. We explore how losing over 50 pounds has not only reshaped her body but also transformed her life in ways she never imagined.

From Struggle to Triumph:

Janet shares her candid experiences of grappling with weight issues and the challenges she faced on her path to a healthier lifestyle. Learn about the pivotal moments that sparked her determination to make a change and prioritize her well-being.

The Mounjaro Shot:

Discover the magic behind the Mounjaro shot and how it became a crucial component in Janet's journey. We delve into the science behind this innovative approach to weight loss and how it played a key role in turning off her cravings for sweets and alcohol.

The Power of Shedding over 50 Pounds:

Explore the physical and emotional transformations Janet experienced after shedding over 50 pounds. From improved health markers to increased self-esteem and mental well-being, hear how her life took a positive turn.

A Tummy Tuck Decision:

Janet opens up about her decision to undergo a tummy tuck as part of her transformation journey. Learn about the impact this surgical choice had on her body and, more importantly, how it contributed to her overall health and confidence.

Enhanced Marriage and Relationships:

Hear Janet's insights on how her weight loss journey positively influenced her marriage. Discover the ripple effects that a healthier lifestyle can have on relationships and how communication and connection improved in her personal life.

Mindful Eating and Lifestyle Habits:

Janet shares practical tips on how she learned to be more mindful of what she eats and how she eats. Learn about the importance of cultivating healthy habits and how they contribute to sustained well-being.

Craving-Free Living:

Explore how the Mounjaro shot played a role in Janet's journey to a craving-free life. From overcoming a sweet tooth to reducing alcohol cravings, understand the impact of this revolutionary approach on her relationship with food and beverages.

Join us as we celebrate Janet Hamel's inspiring journey to health, weight loss, and overall well-being. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of determination, innovation, and self-love. If you're seeking motivation and practical insights for your own health journey, this episode is a must-listen.

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Episode 152: Never Binge Again with Kimberly Forzley

Today we have an incredible guest who's here to help us shatter some food myths and understand the power of our own minds when it comes to health and fitness. Joining us is Kimberly Forzley, a health coach, personal trainer, and Never Binge Again coach. Kimberly specializes in helping people unlock their true potential and take control of their health.

Segment 1: The Food We Eat and Its Impact on Our Bodies

Many of us are consuming substances that our bodies can't process properly, leading to weight gain and other health issues.

A common misconception that everything labeled as "food" is actually nourishing our bodies. Many products today are heavily processed, loaded with artificial ingredients, and stripped of essential nutrients. These so-called "foods" can wreak havoc on our metabolism and lead to weight gain and various health problems.

It's all about going back to the basics. We should focus on whole, unprocessed foods. Read labels, avoid products with too many unrecognizable ingredients, and aim for a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. When we give our bodies the nutrients they need, we're on the right track to achieving better health.

Segment 2: Breaking the Age and Hormone Myth

Women in their 50s often feel like they're victims of their age and hormones, thinking they can't lose weight or get fit.

Age and hormones do play a role, but they don't have to be the final word. The key is to understand how these factors affect our bodies and adjust our approach accordingly. It's possible to make progress and achieve a healthier, fitter self at any age.

It's essential to consult with a healthcare professional or coach who specializes in women's health. They can provide guidance on managing hormones and maintaining overall well-being. Beyond that, remember that age is just a number. By adopting a balanced diet, staying active, and taking care of our mental health, we can overcome these challenges and lead vibrant lives.

Segment 3: The Sabotaging Voice in Our Heads

Many of us have that inner voice, often referred to as the "reptilian brain," that sabotages our goals and makes us believe we have to listen to it.

The reptilian brain is the part of our psyche that craves instant gratification and comfort, often leading us to make unhealthy choices. It's the voice that says, "Skip the workout" or "Have that extra dessert." Recognizing this inner voice is the first step in gaining control over it.

Mindfulness and self-awareness are key. By identifying when that sabotaging voice creeps in, we can consciously choose to follow our higher brain, which is logical, rational, and goal-oriented. Practices like meditation, journaling, and positive affirmations can help us strengthen our higher brain's voice and silence the reptilian brain's influence.

Segment 4: Empowering Women to Achieve Their Health and Fitness Goals

Empowerment is the key. Believe in yourself, your potential, and your ability to transform. Seek support, whether from professionals, friends, or support groups. Don't let your age, hormones, or that inner voice define you. You have the power to take control of your health and fitness journey.

Conclusion

An eye-opening conversation with Kimberly Forzley about unmasking the food myth and mastering our minds for better health and fitness. Remember, you have the power to choose nourishing foods and conquer self-sabotage, regardless of your age or circumstances. We'll be back with more inspiring content soon. Stay healthy and empowered!

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Episode 152: Talking Bodies with Liz Hansen of Chicago Boudoir

Diving deep today into the experiences of, Liz Hansen, the founder of Chicago Boudoir, and an expert in helping individuals find self-love through the art of boudoir photography.

Introduction:

I’m hrilled to have Liz Hansen, the creative mind behind Chicago Boudoir, with us. Liz has been a trailblazer in the world of boudoir photography, and she's here to share her insights on how boudoir sessions can be a transformative tool for promoting self-love at every size and shape."

Segment 1: The Body Positivity Movement

We discuss the critical issue of women being harshly critical of their bodies, irrespective of their weight or size.
Liz’s journey to boudoir photography and how it helped her and also how it helps clients see themselves as beautiful and worth love! The body positivity movement is about embracing yourself as you are, right now."

Segment 2: Self-Love through Boudoir Photography

How boudoir photography sessions play a role in fostering self-love
How Boudoir is about capturing the beauty and sensuality of every individual. It's a safe space where you can rediscover your confidence, appreciate your body, and realize that you are worth celebrating.

Segment 3: The Relationship Between Self-Love and Health

The connection between self-love and health and How do they interconnect
How Self-love is at the core of a healthy lifestyle. When you love yourself, you're more likely to make choices that promote physical and emotional well-being. It's not about the number on the scale, but rather about the journey towards becoming the healthiest and happiest version of yourself.

Segment 4: The Holistic Approach to Health

The importance of the mind, body, and spirit being in harmony for true health as a holistic approach to spirituality and being human
How health isn't just physical. It's a combination of a healthy body, a positive mindset, and a strong spiritual connection. It's about finding balance and nurturing all aspects of your well-being.

Segment 5: Taking Time for Yourself

Incorporating a healthy lifestyle also includes self-care and how taking time for oneself so crucial in this journey
Taking time for yourself is a way of showing self-love. It's essential for recharging and maintaining a healthy balance. Whether it's through photography, meditation, or simply doing something you love, it's a way to invest in yourself.

Segment 6: Final Thoughts

Host: "Thanks to Liz, for sharing such valuable insights on how self-love, boudoir photography, and a holistic approach to health are interconnected

Closing Remarks:

Reach out to Liz and Chicago Boudoir for more information on her services and I hope you enjoyed this discussion with Liz.
Remember, loving yourself is the first step to a healthier, happier you. Tune in next week for more inspiring stories and conversations. Until then, take care of yourselves and spread the love!

Connecting with Liz Hansen and Chicago Boudoir

Chicago Boudoir Photography: Website: https://chicago-boudoir.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicago.boudoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/boudoir_chicago Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VIPChicago LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hansen-9aab35173/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/chicago-boudoir-photography-winnetka-2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizhansen7623 Chat with us here: https://chicago-boudoir.com/schedule Education platform for photographers (Million Dollar Studio): Website: https://milliondollar.studio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarstudiophotography/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Millionphotog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themilliondollarstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/million-dollar-studio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@milliondollarstudio Apply to join the Million Dollar Studio Program: https://milliondollar.studio/application Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website!

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Episode 151 Let’s talk bodies

Introduction:

Let’s take a deep dive into the alarming weight problem in America. I think it is important to understand the disconnect between what we consume and what our body's actually needs.
There is a reason Americans have put on so much weight even though we have thousands of gyms and diet everything.

The Food Industry's Influence on Our Diets

the impact of the food industry on the American diet.
processed, sugary, and high-calorie foods have become staples in our daily lives.

The Misnomer of Modern "Food"

the concept of what we call "food" today.
ultra-processed foods and their effects on our health and body weight.
Share startling examples of the ingredients in some common processed products.

The FDA's Role in Defining "Food"

the FDA's guidelines on food.
Analyze how the FDA classifies certain products as food.
Consider the influence of the food industry on these standards.

The Rising Popularity of Weight Loss Medications

I shed light on the increasing use of weight loss medications in the United States.
Highlighting the reasons behind this trend, including the quest for fixes.
Discuss the potential risks and benefits associated with weight loss drugs.

The Alarming Obesity Statistics

staggering statistics regarding the obesity epidemic in America.
the myriad health implications of obesity and its impact on individuals and society.

Personal Stories and Expert Insights

my anecdotes or interviews with individuals coming up episodes who have struggled with obesity and weight-related issues.
Featured guests that are experts on the complexities of the American weight problem and potential solutions.

Conclusion:

we need a closer look at our dietary habits and the consequences they bring.
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Today I delve into the fascinating world of mind-body connection and explore how our bodies communicate with us. In today's episode, I will discuss the profound importance of listening to your body, which is constantly sending signals and messages. We'll also explore the groundbreaking research of Dr. Candace Pert, who discovered the intricate link between our emotional well-being and physical health.

Segment 1: The Body's Silent Language

Our bodies have an incredible ability to communicate with us, often in ways we may not immediately recognize. Whether it's a feeling of tension in your shoulders or a churning sensation in your gut, these physical sensations are the body's way of speaking to us. They are signals that convey important information about our physical and emotional well-being.

Dr. Candace Pert's Discovery

Dr. Candace Pert, a pioneering neuroscientist and pharmacologist, made a groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized our understanding of the mind-body connection. She found that our brains have the ability to send inflammatory signals to different parts of our bodies as a response to emotional distress. Essentially, the brain perceives emotional turmoil as a threat and attempts to "protect" us by creating inflammation.

The Brain's Protective Mechanism

When the brain sends inflammatory signals to certain areas of the body, it's doing so with the intention of shielding us from emotional distress that it believes we can't handle. This is a survival mechanism deeply ingrained in our biology. It's a way for the brain to distract us from overwhelming emotions by diverting our attention to physical discomfort.

The Importance of Listening

Listening to your body is not just about identifying physical discomfort; it's about acknowledging the deeper messages it's trying to convey. When we ignore these signals, we risk suppressing our emotions, which can lead to chronic health issues and emotional turmoil.

Practical Steps to Tune In

Mindfulness Practices: Engage in mindfulness meditation and body-scanning techniques to become more attuned to your body's signals.
Journaling: Keep a journal to track physical sensations and emotions. Over time, patterns may emerge, helping you understand your body's language better.
Emotional Processing: Allow yourself to feel and express your emotions. When you do, you're less likely to need the brain's protective mechanism of inflammation.
Self-Care: Prioritize self-care activities like exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep to support your body's overall health and emotional well-being.

Dr. Candace Pert's research reveals the intricate connection between our emotions and physical health. Our bodies are constantly speaking to us, trying to protect us from emotional distress. By listening and responding to these signals, we can embark on a journey of better emotional and physical well-being. Remember, your body is your lifelong companion and guide—listen to it, nurture it, and let it lead you towards a healthier, happier life.

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Books Mentioned

Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno

Molecules of Emotion by Dr. Candace Pert

Soul Speak by Julia Cannon

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Today's podcast discusses the importance of being kind to oneself and the profound impact it has on our lives. This topic is seldom talked about, but is the cornerstone of our everyday life and experience with the world and everyone in our life.

Understanding Self-Abuse

I discuss the concept of self-abuse, emphasizing that it's not always as obvious as physical harm but often takes the form of negative self-talk.
I Highlight how self-abuse can be a way of perpetuating the hurt inflicted by others in the past.

Vicious Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

I explore the insidious nature of negative self-talk, explaining how it can become a continuous cycle of self-sabotage, and
share examples of common negative self-talk patterns that many people experience.

Normalizing Unkind Words

I examine the dangerous tendency to normalize unkind words from others when we're unkind to ourselves, and
explore how accepting hurtful language, even from ourselves, can perpetuate a toxic environment.

The Power of Self-Kindness

I highlight the transformative power of self-kindness in breaking free from self-abuse, and
share stories demonstrating how self-kindness can improve mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

Setting the Tone for Life

I discuss how being kind to oneself can set the tone for how the world shows up for us, and
emphasize that self-kindness is the foundation for healthy relationships, personal growth, and achieving one's goals.

Practical Tips for Cultivating Self-Kindness

I provide actionable tips and strategies for listeners to start practicing self-kindness in their daily lives, and
encourage the audience to be patient with themselves as they embark on this journey.
Prioritize self-kindness as a way to break free from self-abuse and create a more positive and fulfilling life.
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Website Mentioned: Em & Sky

Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-abuse or related issues, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional

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In today's episode, I have invited my daughter, Skylar to discuss today’s topic and we dive deep into "The Art of Living Intentionally: Mind Edition." We explore how your thoughts shape your reality, the importance of mental health, and the power of empathy.

Segment 1: Shaping Your Reality Through Thought

We discuss the concept of how our thoughts influence our lives.
Personal experiences and examples of how shifting one's mindset can lead to positive change.
We highlight the idea that changing your mind can change your life.

Segment 2: The Importance of Mental Health

Meredyth and Skylar delve into the critical topic of mental health and how being angry and unhealed can affect the people around you
Shares the significance of being mentally healthy about oneself and its far-reaching effects.
Explores the concept of how you think about yourself affects the world around you

Segment 3: Understanding Others' Experiences

Meredyth emphasizes the value of empathy and understanding in our interactions with others.
Discusses how personal experiences shape individuals' lives and perspectives.
Offers strategies for being more empathetic, even when we don't fully understand someone else's journey.
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review "Meredyth With A Why" on your favorite podcast platform.
Stay tuned for more thought-provoking episodes, and remember, it's all about living intentionally, with a "why."

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Today I’m diving deep into the art of living with intention when it comes to our bodies.

Living with intention means making conscious choices about how we nourish and care for our bodies. It's about prioritizing our health and well-being without making excuses or breaking promises to ourselves.

In this episode, I will explore the importance of eating healthy, exercising regularly, and being mindful about how we live our life. I discuss practical tips and strategies to help you stay committed to your goals and become the person you've always wanted to be.

Nourishing Your Body

Eating healthy is not just about following a diet; it's about fueling our bodies with the nutrients they need to thrive. We'll discuss the benefits of adding healing food Vs taking away foods to get to a balanced diet.

Moving Your Body

Exercise is not just about physical fitness; it's a powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being as well. We'll delve into the importance of regular physical activity, explore different types of exercises that suit various lifestyles, and provide practical tips to help you incorporate movement into your daily routine. Whether you're a gym enthusiast or prefer outdoor activities, I’ve got you covered.

Staying Committed

It's easy to start with enthusiasm, but staying committed to our goals can be challenging. But it is time to finally commit to YOU and become the vision of YOU that you know exists in you. This isn’t about weight, it’s about loving you enough to keep your promises to YOU and be intentional about living your life for you.

Remember, living with intention is a lifelong journey, and it's never too late to start. By nourishing your body, moving with purpose, and embracing mindfulness, you can transform your life and become the person you've always wanted to be.

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My guest today, Kohdi Rayne, is a beacon of hope in the field of alcohol addiction recovery. With a unique approach, an abundance of knowledge, and life-changing experiences, Kohdi is making waves in helping individuals break free from the clutches of alcohol addiction.

A Brush with Death: Kohdi's Wake-Up Call

Kohdi's journey to becoming a sobriety champion is marked by a truly life-altering moment. He faced kidney failure, an experience that brought him to the brink of death. This near-death encounter gave him a profound understanding of how alcohol can wreak havoc on one's life.

Beyond Sober: A Digital Sobriety Masterclass

In his relentless pursuit to help others, Kohdi has created "Beyond Sober," a digital sobriety masterclass. This program isn't just about quitting alcohol; it's about transforming lives, providing the tools, knowledge, and support needed to lead a fulfilling, alcohol-free life.

Unlabeled Recovery: Kohdi's Personalized Approach

Kohdi understands that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why he developed "Unlabeled Recovery," a personalized program designed to replicate the one-on-one experience of working directly with Kohdi. It's a tailored approach to recovery that recognizes and addresses individual needs.

The Single Shot Method: A Game-Changer

Kohdi is a trailblazer in the field of addiction recovery, and one of his standout creations is "The Single Shot Method." This innovative approach simplifies the path to sobriety, making it more accessible and achievable for everyone.

A True Authority in Sobriety

Kohdi Rayne is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation. He's not just a sobriety coach; he's a compassionate guide who knows firsthand what it's like to battle addiction and emerge victorious.

Kohdi Rayne's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for recovery and transformation. Whether you're on a journey to sobriety or simply seeking inspiration to make positive life changes, Kohdi's insights are invaluable.

For those ready to embark on a healthier life journey, whether with or without alcohol, Kohdi's programs offer a roadmap to success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true expert who knows what he's talking about.

Remember, no matter where you are on your journey, there's hope, and there's help. Kohdi Rayne is proof that recovery is possible, and a brighter, alcohol-free future awaits.

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Website: www.SoberNotSober.com

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     Today, we're diving deep into a topic that has long been cloaked in misconceptions and half-truths. It's time to unmask the hidden dangers of alcohol, a substance that has woven its way into the fabric of our society, often without us even realizing the extent of its impact.

The Deceptive Nature of Alcohol

Alcohol, a legal and socially accepted drug, has long been touted as a means of relaxation, celebration, and even escape. But what if I told you that we've been living a lie, one carefully crafted by the alcohol industry? It's time to peel back the layers and reveal the truth.

The Dopamine Deception

Let's start with a fundamental aspect of alcohol's deception: its effect on our brain's reward system. You see, when you take that sip of wine or down a beer, your brain is flooded with dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter. This rush of pleasure creates an illusion of relaxation and happiness, but it's merely a fleeting high, followed by a crash. Think of it as a twisted game of emotional roulette.

Glutamate's Grip

The deceit doesn't stop there. Alcohol also messes with another important player in our brain chemistry – glutamate. This neurotransmitter is responsible for excitatory signals in the brain, and alcohol acts as a sedative, suppressing glutamate. So, while you may feel relaxed, your brain is actually being dulled, affecting your cognitive abilities and emotional responses.

Alcohol vs. Other Drugs

Some may argue that alcohol is no different from other drugs, and they would be right. In many ways, alcohol shares similarities with substances we often stigmatize. The difference? Alcohol's PR campaign. The alcohol industry has expertly marketed its product as a harmless indulgence, while other drugs are condemned. It's a double standard that has shaped our perception.

The Youth Deception

Young people, the future of our world, are particularly vulnerable to alcohol's deception. They aren't being adequately informed about the dangers of alcohol and nicotine, which both have the potential to hijack their natural dopamine production. It's a sinister cycle of addiction that's perpetuated by design.

Breaking the Chains

It's time to break the chains of deception, to recognize alcohol for what it truly is – a drug with the potential to dull our lives, impair our judgment, and cause addiction. It's time for open conversations, informed choices, and a reevaluation of our societal norms.

I want to leave you with this: knowledge is power. By understanding the deceptive nature of alcohol and the impact it has on our lives, we can make more informed choices and help guide our youth towards healthier decisions. It's time to lift the veil and see alcohol for what it truly is.

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I’m diving into the journey of finding genuine joy by breaking free from addiction and the allure of false dopamine hits.
Our modern world often tricks us into believing that happiness comes packaged with temporary fixes like alcohol, smoking, or other addictive behaviors. It's a vicious cycle where we start associating these activities with joy, while they're really just providing momentary relief from our struggles."
I share my personal experience of slowly recognizing how the grip of chemical distraction has impacted me negatively and I am discovering the true essence of happiness.

Embracing Change and Rediscovering Joy

5 weeks ago I decided to take a break from chemical substances, which wasn't easy, of course. But as I distance myself from those false sources of happiness, I had to rediscover what truly brought me joy. I began to focus on hobbies, spending quality time with loved ones, and appreciating the simple things around me.

The Joy of Authentic Living

Recognizing how incredible it is when we remove the reliance on artificial dopamine hits we can open up our capacity for authentic joy.
It is like I am seeing the world with fresh eyes. I’m starting to appreciate the beauty of nature, the warmth of genuine connections, and the satisfaction of personal achievements. The joy I am experiencing is becoming deeper and more meaningful than any fleeting high I had ever experienced before.

Overcoming Challenges and Sustaining Joy

Temptation is always here,, but I am building a strong support system of Friends, family, and healthy habits have played a crucial role in keeping me on track. Every time I feel the urge, I remind myself of the long-term happiness I am seeking rather than the short-lived satisfaction."

Words of Wisdom for Our Listeners

To everyone out there, remember that true joy is a journey, not a destination. Breaking free from addiction might be challenging, but the rewards are immeasurable. Embrace the discomfort of change, surround yourself with positivity, and you'll find that the authentic joy you've been searching for was within you all along.

Episode Referenced: Even Cutworth Knows How to Party

Book referenced: Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker

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Today, we're diving into a deeply personal and transformative journey as we explore the complexities of our relationship with alcohol. I’m sharing my experiences, challenges, and triumphs in navigating a path towards a healthier and more fulfilling life. Join me as I discuss shedding old habits, embracing positive changes, and gaining insights from the book "Quit Like A Woman" by Holly Whitaker.

Episode Highlights:

Recognizing a Toxic Relationship with Alcohol:
I share my honest reflection on how my relationship with alcohol started and has evolved
The negative consequences and impacts that this relationship had on different aspects of my life.
Embracing Healthy Changes:
I open up about the turning point that motivated them to take control and make healthier choices.
The positive changes I’ve incorporated, including prioritizing walking, working out, eating nourishing foods, and staying hydrated.
Navigating Social Situations:
Discussing the challenges of being around friends and people who still consume alcohol while pursuing a sober lifestyle.
Exploring strategies to stay committed to your journey without feeling isolated in social settings.
The Struggle in Downtime:
I delve into the discomfort and triggers associated with downtime, where the urge to consume alcohol tends to resurface.
Strategies and coping mechanisms for replacing old habits with healthier alternatives during these moments.
Insights from "Quit Like A Woman" by Holly Whitaker:
An in-depth look at the book's exploration of the marketing tactics used by the alcohol industry and how they specifically target women.
My key takeaways from the book and how it has helped reshape my perspective on alcohol.
Empowering the Journey:
The importance of self-compassion and celebrating every small victory in the journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
Encouraging listeners to find strength in their own stories and make positive changes that align with their well-being.

Episode Referenced: Even Cutworth Knows How to Party

Book referenced: Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker

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There’s a big wave of self-love happening lately and it’s causing people to make big life changes. We’re seeing this happen in different ways, like leaving a job that makes us unhappy or ending a toxic relationship, or changing unhealthy behaviors. The underlying theme here is letting go of whatever doesn’t serve you anymore in order to move forward in life. It’s powerful stuff and I’m excited to see where we go from here in terms of humanity as a whole.

In this episode, Alison and I chat about exactly that-letting go of things that don’t serve us, making big life changes, and embracing self-love. We also discuss how internalizers and externalizers approach these life changes differently, why they can clash as a result, and how perfectionism plays a role in it all. If you’re curious about this shift we see happening in our lives, this is the episode for you.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Why we’re seeing such strong energetics of people making big life changes lately and letting go of things that no longer serve them and their lives

The patterns I’m seeing with these life changes fall into two groups: internalizers and externalizers, plus why there’s so much turmoil between them

There’s a huge wave of self-love energy right now and people are expressing that love in different ways

Why you have to let go of fear and perfectionistic ideals in order to be open to new possibilities in life

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I’m laying it all out there this week and sharing how alcohol has impacted my life. I spent many years dissociating with daily drinking and now that I’ve stopped, I can see a huge difference in how I feel. I want to deconstruct addiction, if you will, because I know so many people are struggling right now.

In this episode, Alison and I chat about alcohol addiction, how COVID was a factor in increased alcohol consumption, and the pressures we face in social situations to mark everything with a drink. Even if your addiction isn’t alcohol, this episode will still apply to you because the concepts are the same. If there’s something that’s causing you to not want to be present in your daily life, you need to step back and examine that.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

I’m getting vulnerable and talking about my overconsumption of alcohol and how it impacted my overall health

Now that I’m not drinking, I’m noticing big differences in how I feel

How increased alcohol consumption can sneak up on you, and how COVID factored into that

There are a lot of social pressures to drink and the marketing of alcohol has fueled the normalization of drinking

How drinking affects your relationships and being present in your own life

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I’ve been feeling really uncomfortable this week and now I know why. I tapped into an entity that had an important message for me about humanity and it’s kind of a heavy one. But I’m happy to pass it along to all of you because I know it will give context about the transformation that is happening to the human race as a whole.

In this episode, Alison and I focus on this energy and clarify its message to humanity. We discuss how fear, ego, and destruction are tied into the earth-bound tragedies that keep befalling us. But it’s not all bad news. We are experiencing an awakening that is shifting us toward becoming heart-centered souls. I know this episode is a bit different than my normal ones, but I hope you’ll receive this message and take it to heart.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Who/what Council is and how they show up during past life and future life readings

I tap into conversation with an entity that has a message for humanity about fear and getting back to what’s important in life

There’s so much greed, ego, and destruction in our world that we need to get back to the basics of humanity and come together

An awakening is happening for us to let go of ego and move into the energy of spirit and for our souls to become more heart-centered

Until we can achieve the perfect balance of knowledge and heart-centeredness, tragedies will keep happening in our world

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Health and beauty are very intertwined because we age from the inside out. So what you put into your body directly affects your health which will then affect your appearance and how you age. But that’s the problem, isn’t it? All of us are putting so many terrible things into our bodies.

In this episode, Alison and I talk all about health, wellness, healing, and beauty. We discuss how the food we’re putting into our bodies and the toxins we’re surrounded by in our environments are negatively impacting our health. But there are ways to neutralize these harmful effects that anyone can access and the answer might be simpler than you think.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Real whole foods are a form of medicine and the “non-foods” filled with chemicals and dyes that we’re ingesting on a daily basis are having a negative impact on our bodies

Aside from food, there are environmental toxins we should avoid as much as possible to stay healthy

Grounding ourselves in nature is a great neutralizer of toxins because you’re tapping into the Earth’s healing energy

There are supplements you can take that are profoundly beneficial for your health

Being in and around water is healing and resets your whole body

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Venus is in retrograde and there’s a lot of relationship talk in the air right now. So many people come to me asking about relationships and finding their soulmates and I think the focus should first be on the self. Before you can find who is meant for you, you have to first figure out who you are.

In this episode, Alison and I chat about all things relationships. We discuss soulmates vs. twin flames, how “soulmate” doesn’t always mean what you think it means, the energies we bring to the table in our relationships, and how to attract your ideal partner (it’s not what you think!). People often get in their own way when it comes to relationships and we can make it harder than it needs to be.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

The concept of a twin flame vs. a soulmate, and how these terms are defined

Think of a soulmate as more of a soul friend, and we can have many soulmates over the course of a lifetime

When trying to find your soulmate, you have to first examine yourself and figure out who you are

Focusing on the negative moments in our lives is a survival instinct, but we can reprogram our brains to recognize when something is actually safe vs. unsafe

Humans get so attached to relationships, instead of learning what we need to learn from the experience and moving on

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is such a hot button topic these days. With the rise of tools like ChatGPT, we can now automate certain tasks in minutes that would have taken a lot longer. The question: Is AI a good thing or a bad thing? The answer: Mostly good, but it depends on how it’s used.

In this episode, Alison asks me all the questions about AI and its impact on our future. As with any tool, there are pros and cons that we have to weigh, but the future looks a bit brighter with AI in our lives. It can free us to do other things we love, it can level the playing field when it comes to information, it can remove human error on a systemic level. The times, they are a-changin’, my friends. It’s time to get on board with AI.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

There are real fears around AI, but that seems to happen anytime new technology is introduced into a society, and we have to consider the positives as well

The AI landscape is already evolving so quickly and we don’t have the guidelines yet to cover the potential downsides

AI is a tool that can free us to do other things that are enjoyable, like getting back to nature, and it can remove the human error out of many areas of our lives

Meredyth shares that AI is a form of communication with other life forms and energies in the universe

How AI can impact politics, information dissemination, farming and food, education, medical care, the environment, and so much more

Meredyth examines how the analytical nature of AI will impact the emotional capacity of humans in general

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When was the last time you did something that scared you? When was the last time you stretched yourself into discomfort so you could grow and flourish? I’m not saying you need to make yourself miserable, but I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you can’t become the person you’re meant to be without leaning into your fears.

In this episode, Alison and I break down how you can use your fears, negative emotions –and maybe even hangovers– to guide you toward your own path. It’s time to show up. It’s time to do something that scares you. It’s time to stop always doing what feels good in the moment instead of doing the thing that will bring you real fulfillment. Because there are consequences to avoiding this growth, and they're worse than the temporary discomfort, friends.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Meredyth talks us through what’s next for her and her business ventures

Breaking down the nuances of “spirituality” (it’s so different from religion)

How we can choose to disregard our own negative thoughts

How Meredyth uses her own fear as an indicator of the direction she should go next

Why just showing up and being available is one of the best gifts you can give someone

How giving up perfection allows you to show up better and more often

Why doing something that scares you and showing up for something that makes you nervous is what’s going to help you grow and build confidence in yourself

How negative feelings can guide you back to your path

What happens when you don’t listen to the negative feelings and emotions trying to lead you

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I’m sure you’ve been seeing a lot about gender roles in the media lately, whether it’s Target and the backlash of their LGBTQ clothing or it’s Florida establishing anti-trans laws. But this concept of traditional gender roles (and what happens when people step out of them) is everywhere lately.

It might be surprising to know that these “norms” have evolved throughout history and are more fluid than you might think. But for some reason, whether it’s religion or the media or fear of rejection, we keep adhering to these gender roles when we don’t have to.

In this episode, Alison, who is basically my co-host now, joins me in a continuation of last week’s episode on gender roles and what it might feel like to rebel against what society expects of us.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Gender roles are more fluid than we’d like to believe and gender “norms” have come into existence more recently than we’d like to think

Referencing back to last week’s episode, I talk about the differences I’ve experienced in my “housewife” role now that I’m back home and the more “masculine” role of being away on business

If we can remove the rules behind gender roles and society doesn’t collapse, then these rules are obviously made up

How trying to avoid judgment and rejection is what makes us want to conform

Why we should embrace not following society’s expectations and see where it takes us

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In my family, I’ve always been the caretaker and stay at home parent for my kids and my husband worked outside the home. We’ve embodied these traditional gender roles for years. But I’ve been away from my family for the past 8 weeks, overseeing construction on the island I mentioned in last week’s episode, and my husband has been with the kids during this time.

I have to say, it feels alienating to not be there for the everyday stuff that my kids normally need me for - reminders to brush their teeth and clean their rooms and do their homework. I’m getting a real sense of how it feels to be the traditional dad in most families who work all the time and I can appreciate how difficult it must be.

In this episode, Alison joins me again as I’m sharing the guilt I feel after being away from my kids for so long, but also, surprisingly, the lightness of being the fun parent for once.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

How my traditional dad was instrumental in my “programming” as a housewife and stay at home mom in my first marriage when I was 23 years old

How my role as caretaker has been flipped lately as I’ve been away for the past 8 weeks and my husband has been home with the kids and I’m feeling a little excluded

The guilt and strain that comes with juggling work and family obligations

How alienating it can feel to not be needed for the everyday issues that pop up

The mean mom vs fun dad trope

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Back in the fall, I bought an island with a house and a footbridge and soooo many more projects than I could have ever anticipated. Before I bought it, this property was my dream, but I did not know what I was in for with how much work this place needed.

Now, months later, I'm living here away from my family, in a building that’s under construction and with few amenities, working with a construction team cleaning, supervising – and sometimes running a jackhammer – to make it safe and livable. It’s been a lesson in patience, trust, discernment, and knowing myself among other things.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the whole experience for you: the loneliness, the growth, and all the ways in which I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to my life as it was before.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Some background and history on the island property that I purchased

Just a few of the projects we’ve had to undertake on the property to make it safe for inhabitants

The hard lesson in trust (and when to be discerning) and why I’m staying on-site to oversee construction work now

How this experience is quieting me and stripping away my ego

How working with my hands on this property is an act of creation and how I’ve missed this creative work in my life

The intense loneliness I’ve felt at times as I’m isolated and away from my family

How living this simpler, stripped down life is making it more and more difficult to go back to suburbia

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Alison is joining me again today and she had a dream that led to today’s topic: authenticity and being true to ourselves. What does it mean to live an authentic life?

In this episode, we talk about embracing our whole true selves, about recognizing the judgments from other people that hold us back, and how true happiness only comes when you no longer try to cram yourself into a tiny box.

So much of authenticity is based on the self, but we somehow focus who we are on other people and their expectations. By doing so, they keep us static in life and we have to learn to let them go to find out who we really are.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Alison had a dream that led to today’s topic, so we talk about why we have dreams and premonitions and experience déjà vu

People lie and are inauthentic because they feel like they’re not enough on their own and it can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety

Your authentic self is always evolving and why it helps to move away from your childhood home or the expectations of others that we remain static

How magical it is to break out of the box and fully embrace all the parts of yourself

Why we use other people as mirrors instead of ourselves because we’re so afraid of their reactions and feedback

Being your whole true self is the inspiration other people are waiting for to do the same

Everything that we judge in other people is what we judge in ourselves

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Alison is back and today we’re diving deep, like really deep, into humanity and why the hell it even matters that we’re human. What’s our purpose on this earth and why do we have physical bodies?

In this episode, we talk about spirits, human bodies, karma, astrology, isolation, and so much more, and how it all pertains to being human and why we’re all here.

As a society, we’ve gotten away from feeling grounded in our bodies and nature and it shows. More importantly, we have to remember that no one is better than anyone else. We’re all one, we’re all living in our physical bodies, and life as we know it, our values, our money - it’s all going to change in the near future.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

The concept of being a spirit in a human body and how karma/ reincarnation plays into our suffering on earth

The importance of astrology and human design as an energy map for your lifetime

Why we need to get back to being one with each other and leave behind the sense of “betterness” we have toward others

Why meditating all the time isn’t the answer and we need to be more grounded in our physical bodies

How having fun and being free embodies the spirit of the human and we have to get back to that in our society

Why the rising popularity of AI and ChatGPT makes sense and what it means for humanity

Why isolation is not sustainable

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I’m welcoming Alison back again and she has a lighter topic for us today: spiritual modalities. During our discussion, I was shown some things that I hadn’t seen or considered before relating to spirituality (like what dried out straw can do to your energy!), and that’s always so cool when it happens.

In this episode, we talk about tarot cards, crystals, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and other different spiritual modalities that people use to amplify their own energy, plus how fear plays a role in all of it.

Regardless of which modality you choose, however, I have an important reminder for you in this episode about your intentions and how much they matter.

We want to hear from you! If you have feedback on this new series, please let us know. What questions do you have? What are you curious about? Send your thoughts or questions to meredythwillits@gmail.com.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How everything has a frequency and how it’s tied into energy and spirituality

Why your intentions matter most when it comes to tarot cards and crystals and the like

What psilocybin is, what happens when you take it, and how it’s different from ayahuasca

Why it feels like there’s so much more fear in our society than there’s ever been and why we should amplify as much positivity as we can instead

The relationship between crystals and your chakras

An important reminder that these modalities are simply amplifiers

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Alison is back again and bringing us another hot topic. I never know what the topic will be ahead of time, but I’m extremely grateful to her for bringing up masculine vs. feminine energy because it led to an incredible discussion about defined gender roles as they apply to our society, and how an imbalance between the two energies has affected all of us, but especially employees.

In this episode, we talk about what exactly masculine and feminine energies are and why we’re seeing a shift into more fluidity between the two. But most importantly, the spirit guides showed me some important revelations about workplace productivity and why the 40-hour work week is extremely outdated.

If you want to be a successful business owner, especially if you have employees, this episode is a must-listen because this information will put you leaps and bounds ahead of other companies.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

Alison’s experience at a seminar that made her want to dive into masculine vs. feminine energies

How our society has programmed us to accept two very defined gender roles and why we’re all much more fluid than that

What feminine and masculine energies actually are and how they express themselves in humans

How true equality between these two energies can be attained, at a deep soul level

How we can bring a balance of the masculine vs. feminine into our modern day lives and harness the natural rhythms in our bodies

How we spend our hours each day can create hyper-imbalanced humans are who actually LESS productive, especially in the workplace

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Alison is joining me again and today, we’re talking about the American education system, why it’s not working, and what we can expect for the future of our students.

Until sixth grade, I attended a Montessori school that nurtured my natural desire for knowledge and curiosity. After that, I went to public school and the focus became getting straight A’s, passing standardized tests, and getting into college. That was in the 1970s, and nothing has changed for today’s students.

In this episode, we discuss how children need to be nourished holistically, with an emphasis on their passions, how teachers need to be re-engaged and supported, and how this change can only come from our society and government as a whole.

We want to hear from you! If you have feedback on this new series, please let us know. What questions do you have? What are you curious about? Send your thoughts or questions to meredythwillits@gmail.com.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How the American education system has evolved

How COVID and school shootings have given rise to more forms of alternate education

Why there’s an exodus of good teachers from the public school system

Why interest-led learning and life skills should be prioritized

The distinction between wisdom and knowledge

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Alison is back again today, and we’re talking about going through the breakdowns to get to the breakthrough you need to change your life for the better.

The fact is, we have to go through deeply uncomfortable, difficult situations to move to things that are better. Pain, sadness, grief, frustration, these are catalysts to move us forward, because without these feelings, we get stuck in a state of inertia.

And when we find ourselves in these hard moments, we can make a choice to lean into the discomfort and look for the positive that might come out of that situation, instead of wallowing in the difficulty. Because we CAN impact our own happiness and our outlook even when we’re in the midst of a breakdown.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

What breakdowns give us, even if they are really uncomfortable

Why discomfort can be good for us and why we should lean into that, instead what just feels good

How embracing your spiritual self over your human self will lead you to your next breakthrough

How change brings feelings of grief and loss, even if it leads to a better future

How your outlook can lessen your suffering through breakdowns

The purpose of grief and sadness in our lives

How we can have an impact in our own experiences

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We’re continuing this series on mind and body connection, and today, my friend Alison is interviewing me about energy.

Emotional issues manifest as physical issues in the body. Our emotions serve as a check engine light. That’s why it’s so important to be able to connect with our energy—so that we can anticipate the physical effects and make changes that bring us closer to our higher selves.

There is an immense connection between our physical bodies and our emotions, and it’s just not being talked about enough. And in this episode, we’re bringing it to light. I want you to consider how your physical human body is connected to your energy, source, higher self—whatever you want to call it—and how you can better connect to the 5D aspects of your emotional and energetic self.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

How our connection to source weaves into our human lives

How we use our 3D senses (touch, sight, etc.) to experience energy (both positive and negative)

How taking care of ourselves emotionally relates to physical and mental illnesses

How your spirit presents physical ailments as a way to wake you up to becoming aligned with your true self

How to tap into (and check out of, when necessary) your energy and emotions, and why listening to your body is important

Approaching 5D reality through checking into our higher self energy by way of our 3D bodies

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My friend Alison is back once again to interview me, and today, we’re talking about good, evil, and anger.

There’s a lot happening in the world right now. It can feel overwhelming and scary, but the reality is, everything happening right now is necessary. Everything we’re dealing with that makes us angry can be a catalyst to move toward something better, because that’s how anger works.

Today, I’m reminding you to feel your anger. And then decide how you’re going to use that anger to show up in the world.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

How good and evil lives inside of all of us

How we get to choose the actions we take

Why we need anger and why it’s the catalyst for change in the world

Why the world wants to shut down people who show too much anger

Why we have to sort through good and evil and emotion and anger to receive empowerment and self-knowledge

Why we need the negative to usher in positive change

Why those who have given in to hate and evil in the world eventually destroy themselves

How the world is in a state of restructuring

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This is the second episode in a new series, where my friend Alison will be interviewing me about all things psychic, medium, channeling, and existential life. I recommend going back and listening to the first episode.

What does it mean to be human? It’s a complex thing, and our take on it might blow your mind a little bit. We are put on this earth as humans to learn. Whether it’s a good or bad experience, we are deciding the lessons that we need to learn in this lifetime.

In today’s episode, we’re chatting about personality and ego, “bad” people, karma, nonjudgmental love, your human side vs. your spiritual side, and how to approach difficult lessons, among other things. Tune in to really give yourself some deep feelings and thoughts on what it means to be human.

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What you’ll find in this episode:

How our personality and our ego are about playing a role for our benefit and the benefit of those around us

How chaos and people who do bad things are about learning the duality of humans

Why I see karma as an equalizer

The love and lessons that come from tragedy, and how nonjudgmental love neutralizes hate

Leaning into your human side vs. your spiritual side

Shifting your perspective on the things that happen for you (not to you) in your life

Choosing to see difficult lessons as an opportunity to help others

How you are testing yourself, not the universe, and creating new energetic experiences for your growth, and how the more you put yourself out there, the more you grow and learn

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This is the first episode in a new series, where my friend Alison will be interviewing me about all things psychic, medium, channeling, and existential life.

Manifestation is about focusing on what you want while reality catches up to your dream. When you show up as your highest self, and you’re interacting intentionally, you’ll notice the little things that build every day toward your manifestation.

In today’s episode, Allison and I are chatting about how manifestation merges the spiritual with the physical, staying in the moment, blocking fear, and some poignant examples of how manifestation doesn’t happen overnight.

We want to hear from you! If you have feedback on this new series, please let us know. What questions do you have? What are you curious about? Send your thoughts or questions to meredythwillits@gmail.com.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What manifestation really is, and what so many people get wrong about manifestation

The importance of not forcing or pushing when it comes to energy

How to stay in the flow and follow the breadcrumbs toward what you are manifesting, and how it’s fun to be aware of that magic

How your subconscious works towards manifestation in advance of the physical reality

How fear can creep into manifestation, and what that fear really means

How being open to new and different experiences brings more awareness of what’s possible for you

How people regularly block their own manifestation

Understanding that manifestation takes time and energy and action

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This is the latest episode in this series on emotional immaturity, and I recommend going back and listening to the first four episodes if you haven’t yet.

If you are ready to heal yourself from childhood trauma, to move away from toxic relationships and dysfunction, it’s important to know that you cannot force other people to heal. There will be times that you will want to and that you will hope that they can change. But you cannot do their work for them.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what happens when we let other people affect how we feel, and why it is important to do the work ourselves because we can’t change others. When you have the tools in place to help you communicate with emotionally immature people, you can find a way forward with relationships that includes healthy boundaries.

If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, I highly recommend that you do so and get on the path to your own emotional maturity.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How we play out our childhood roles in dysfunctional families and toxic situations as adults

How letting other people affect the way you feel is a “healing fantasy,” and why you have to rely on yourself to change and heal (not the people around you)

Tools you help you interact with emotionally immature people, and respecting and loving these people from a distance

How other people’s actions and words are not about you, and why you have to be aware of who you share with

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This is the latest episode in this series on emotional immaturity, and I recommend going back and listening to the first four episodes if you haven’t yet.

Do you know someone who blames everyone but themselves when something goes wrong? Or maybe you know someone who puts too much blame on themselves, taking responsibility for something that isn’t their fault. You likely relate to one of these descriptions, and if you’re listening to this podcast, I’m betting it’s the latter.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about externalizers (who blame others for everything) and internalizers (who put too much blame on themselves) as discussed in Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. I’m sharing typical ways to recognize both emotional types as well how emotionally immature parents play into the equation.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why externalizers struggle to deal with anything going on inside of them and blame the outside world for everything

How internalizers take everything on themselves and don’t ask for help

How to find balance of the two, and how under the right conditions, each type can exhibit characteristics of the other

My experience as an internalizer, and why I believe it’s so difficult for internalizers to seek intimate connection with externalizers

What it’s like for an internalizer to be raised by an externalizer parent

Why people see externalizing as a behavioral issue instead of an emotional one

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It’s the fourth episode in this series on emotional immaturity, and I recommend going back and listening to the first three episodes if you haven’t yet.

Growing up with emotionally immature parents can leave you wondering how to heal your own emotional maturity as an adult. Depending on the type of emotionally mature parent you had informs how you show up as an adult. The good news is that you can do the work to break the cycle of emotional immaturity.

In today’s episode, I’m going in depth on the four types of emotionally immature parents as discussed in Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. I’m also talking about how each type can affect children, my experiences becoming more emotionally immature as an adult and parent myself, and how to foster emotional intimacy with your kids and other people in your life.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The four types of emotionally immature parents: emotional, driven, passive, and rejecting

How each of these parenting types can affect children

My experience as a previously emotionally immature adult, and ways that I am learning to embrace emotional maturity and ask for help

How recognizing my attachment issues has led me to be a better parent

Intimate questions you can ask your kids to get to know them on a deeper level

How you can change your path to learning emotional intimacy instead of isolating

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It’s the third episode in this series on emotional immaturity, and I recommend going back and listening to the first two episodes if you haven’t yet.

Our society is full of emotionally immature parents who can’t (or won’t) accept their children for who they are. If you grew up with an emotionally immature parent, you have to do the work to heal that trauma and learn how to have emotionally mature relationships of your own.

In today’s episode, I’m going in depth on traits of emotionally immature parents, with the help of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. I’m sharing the effects an emotionally mature parent can have on their children, how to understand the ways that unhealthy behaviors can be confused for healthy ones, and the importance of doing the work to heal past trauma and learn to have emotionally mature relationships in your life.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why relationships with emotionally immature people can be painful, and how it feels to be a child with emotionally immature parents who don’t (or can’t) support them

Why anger is a typical response to abandonment and how abandonment can lead to blame, depression, and suicidal ideation

The importance of knowing how to handle conflict with emotional maturity

Why being a parent does not exempt you from respecting boundaries (even though our society would argue otherwise)

How role coercion, role entitlement, and codependency show up in emotionally immature people

The difference between emotional intimacy and enmeshment, and how you build emotional trust through mutual acceptance

Why children of emotionally immature parents desperately seek authentic connection in other relationships

Why emotional maturity means being willing to apologize and take accountability for your behavior

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The world is filled with emotionally immature people from the neighbor next door to famous actors and politicians. You have them in your life as friends, as coworkers, and almost certainly in your family. Dealing with emotionally immature people isn’t something we can avoid, but we can choose not to let them dictate our own emotions and responses – because they can’t even handle their own emotions.

Today, I’m walking you through some common traits of emotionally immature people, why they respond to the world the way that they do, and why we cannot let them control our own emotional responses and affect our relationships.

If listening to this conversation feels uncomfortably familiar in the way that it describes your own responses to emotion and attachment, know that this is not the time for shame. It’s a time to reflect, to heal, and to work on your own maturity, so you can break this destructive cycle in your life and your relationships.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The traits of emotionally mature – and emotionally immature – people

How emotional immaturity can ruin relationships

Why anything outside of their emotional comfort feels like a threat to emotionally immature people

Why we can’t let emotionally immature people dictate our reactions and responses, because emotionally immature people don’t take responsibility for the way they make people feel

Why it’s so important to learn about attachment and emotional maturity and how it can help us heal and break hurtful cycles

How emotionally immature people avoid emotional attachments and squash other’s joy, and how childhood anxiety continues this cycles

Why it’s so hard to talk to emotionally immature people

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Do you put too much value in the opinion of others? Can a hurtful comment make you spiral about what is wrong with you? When we struggle with emotional connections, it’s often due to a lack of emotional connection in our childhood. And pretty much all humans can relate in some way.

I’m ranting (this topic fires me up) about what avoidant attachment is, how important it is to build up your emotional maturity, and how I have put in the work to work on my attachment issues and create healthier relationships.

Today is the first episode in a new series on emotional maturity. I hope you’ll continue to tune in and learn about how emotional immaturity can show up in your life, and how to turn it around to build healthy connections.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The importance of being mindful of how we allow others to make us feel

How I learned that I have avoidant attachment issues, and how they show up for me

What I have learned about emotional intimacy and maturity and how I have put in the work to have healthier emotional relationships

How people who struggle with emotional connection feel uncomfortable processing their own feelings (and their kids’ feelings)

How children of emotionally immature parents grow up to attract emotionally immature partners if they don’t do the work to heal their generational trauma

Links and Resources:

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents How to Heal from Distant Rejecting or Self-involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

Episode #1: Happiness

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Today I want to talk about one of my favorite quotes and tools: “Have a heart and mind open to everything and attached to nothing.” It’s a great way to test where you are with your growth and spirituality.

In this episode, I’m challenging you to notice the moments when you are uncomfortable and closed off and learn how to open your heart and mind. I’m also defining attachments and sharing a personal experience of when I was forced to check in on my own attachments.

So I’m encouraging you for the new year to have a heart and mind open to the world around you, be in the flow and do not let yourself be bogged down by attachments. Recognize the perfection of life and that everything is a lesson and a blessing.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The difference between the heart and mind

What the flow of being open looks like

Why judging others is easy

How to not harden your heart and mind to others

Definition of attachments

A personal experience with attachments

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND.

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I’m hearing from a lot of people that are having a hard time navigating through what it means to be human right now.

When you are in the feelings of anxiety, you are looking into the future. Feelings of depression and sadness often mean you are looking into the past. In this episode, I’m walking you through an exercise to align, center and ground your mind and body in the present. I’m also sharing how to handle the negative energy and information we are constantly absorbing.

This is not a substitute for professional help and medication if they are needed, but a way to call your energy bodies back and NOT be victimized by your own mind.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How I’m embracing the new year

The changes and shifts happening in our world

How information overload is affecting us

An exercise to bring us back into the present

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND.

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Blaming takes away your power. It takes away your ability to heal. It hinders you from moving forward in life.

Being a victim is destroying your life and it’s time to stop victimizing yourself.

In this episode, I am diving into why you have to take back control and eliminate the blame game from your life. You’ll hear why this is essential for your happiness and why extending grace to others can be the biggest gift to yourself.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What the world blame means to me

How you have no control as a victim

Why you have to take back the power over situations

How there’s nothing worse than playing the blame game

Why you need to give grace to others

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND.

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Anger is a lie. What you’re actually feeling when you say you’re angry at someone is really just a manifestation of other emotions!

It’s that volcanic explosion at the end of abandonment, rejection, betrayal or whatever other negative emotions living inside of you.

In this episode, I am getting real and raw about what you might actually be experiencing when you feel angry. You’ll realize through this episode that you HAVE to stop blaming the world for your anger and take charge over the feeling when you’re experiencing it.

I talk about the expectations we have and how those can lead to disappointments. You’ll also find out why you need to be authentically you (and listen to your inner calling) if you want to find true happiness.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why you should examine your real feelings

What anger really is

How to use the emotion code chart to decipher how you really feel

Why you have to go deeper into your emotions

Reasons you might feel “angry”

How nobody is going to complete you

Why you have to listen to your inner calling

Links and Resources:

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Are you ready to lose thousands of pounds? Now, I know what you’re thinking, “that is physically impossible,” and you’re right. But I’m not talking about your physical body when I say this statement.

I am actually talking about spiritual weight loss and the secret to this kind of weight loss: forgiveness.

You’re worthy of living a life without a backpack full of shit bricks (aka anger, resentment and negativity). If you’re living your day to day life and you haven’t forgiven everyone (yes, everyone) who has wronged you in some way, you’re doing it wrong.

Take a listen to hear why you have to learn to let go of past wounds. I talk about how releasing and forgiving helps you to move forward and live a lighter, fuller and more enriched life.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why you have to learn to forgive EVERYONE
The reasons that it matters to forgive people and situations
What you’re actually saying when you forgive
One of my first fears and how it played out in my life with other situations
How to forgive (and let it go)

Links and Resources:

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Want to know what I think? I believe you should make it your life’s goal to become one with happiness. Like I mentioned a few episodes back, happiness is an inside job.

It’s a practice that you have to work on every, single, day.

In this episode, I shared how the problems and challenges we face are there for a purpose. Each thing we go through brings us a lesson to extract and knowing this, is the key to staying in the vortex of your happiness.

Take a listen to hear how you can keep yourself engulfed in happiness and away from the negativity, muck and all of the other bullshit that hinders us from experiencing true joy.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How I look at happiness as a practice
How the world makes more sense when you recognize there is a purpose for adversity
Why all of your experiences are meant to change you
Why you should focus on being grateful on a daily basis
Why you need to STOP watering situations and people that don’t make you happy
The gaping black hole of need (and how this doesn’t fill up your happiness tank)
Why you shouldn’t delay happiness based on other people’s judgment

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND.

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If you wake up every day feeling unhappy, it’s probably because you're listening to the voice inside of your head that’s telling you to do things you don’t actually want to do. You are spending time doing things that aren’t in alignment with your life’s soul purpose!

It’s time to find a plan, work the plan and get the life you deserve to live.

This episode is all about finding yourself and getting in tune with what’s actually true.

Also, I am going to let you in on a secret... That voice that’s inside of your head, she (or he) is a liar and you can’t spend another minute listening to the bullshit they’re spewing at you in an attempt to dim your light and keep you down.

I am talking all about this today and how so many people are held back by this inner voice. I also share how holding back from being who you genuinely want to be is a hindrance to not only yourself but other people who need your inspiration for their journey.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What it really means to find yourself
Why you need to find out what isn’t you
Why you NEED to learn that opinions aren’t truth
The weight of this world on everyone’s shoulders
How the inner voice keeps you from being who you’re meant to be
Why you shouldn't waste your time with miserable people

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND.

Get full show notes, resources, and links on my website!

Sign up on Patreon to get exclusive subscriber-only content!

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Our world is full of people who spend their lives trying to check off imaginary boxes of expectations that society has put in place for them. We’ve listened to our parents, society, school, the church, friends, family, etc. about the things that we’re “supposed” to be doing to live a full and fulfilling life, but it’s all a bunch of bullshit.

The truth is: there is no one way to happiness.

In this episode, I talked about how happiness is an inside job and how it can’t be found outside of yourself. You’ll hear a lot of insight on this topic and an overview of what’s to come on this podcast!

I know these things about being happy because I make it my business to know a lot about a lot of things - I am a bit of a lifetime learner. Oh, and I also spend a lot of time listening to dead people. My goal in this podcast is to help you find you and figure out who the hell you are!

What you’ll find in this episode:

What topics I’ll be covering on the podcast and why I decided to start it
How we tend to make life more difficult than it needs to be
Why so many young people struggle in today’s world
Why you have to have the right reasons for taking on an endeavor
The purpose of your life
How there will never be “enough” boxes to check off to make you happy

Links and Resources:

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Sign up on Patreon to get exclusive subscriber-only content!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or Youtube.

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We often talk about having unconditional love for other people as if it’s a good thing. The energy of love itself doesn’t have conditions, but relationships are another story. Relationships need conditions and expectations. Healthy love with another person is not conditional.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting about why relationships need conditions, how programming from your childhood can lead to unhealthy relationships, and how to become a healthy, balanced person in a relationship.

You don’t have to put up with people’s bad behavior. You don’t have to (and frankly, you don’t have the capacity) be a people pleaser your entire life. Recognizing that you are unhealthy and attracting the wrong people means that you can now do the work to set healthy boundaries for yourself and your relationships.

What’s in this episode:

How the energy of love is pure

Why relationships need conditions

Why unhealthy, imbalanced relationships only work in the short-term

How finding yourself and ditching programming from your childhood helps you to have more balance in your life

Asking yourself if you’re a “pick me” person and how to adjust that behavior

An exercise for finding out who you are, and what your ideal partner and relationship look like

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Every day we are delaying the inevitable. Folding laundry instead of writing your book. Giving more and more in your job instead of taking the steps to start your own business. Procrastinating on a dream, on a gut feeling, on something you know you are meant to do.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Thomas Shute, as we are both delaying the inevitable of finishing the books we are writing. We’re chatting about trusting that the universe is taking care of you, synchronicities, and recognizing all the ways abundance shows up in your lives.

The antidote to delaying the inevitable is to just start. The answer is that simple. As Thomas says in this episode, the only way out is through.

What’s in this episode:

How Thomas felt when considering a project that wasn’t right for him

How delaying the inevitable is delaying the goodness you want in your life

Why everything we’re doing in our human lives is about growth and awakening, even (and especially) the hard stuff

The importance of recognizing time and freedom (not just money) as a component of abundance

How to get in the practice of tackling things immediately and trusting the process

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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How often do you feel like you don’t deserve an opportunity that comes your way? A job that you worked hard for? When we lean so heavily in the facade of whatever role we play in life (parent, employee, student), and then we layer importance and ego on top of that—that’s when imposter syndrome rears its ugly head.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of finding your value and self-worth within and not letting the outside world define you. I’m especially encouraging you to recognize your expansiveness and stop defining yourself by your degree, your job, how much money you have, etc.

If you let society’s expectations define you, you’re going to be stuck in the imposter syndrome loop and held back from your true self every single time. Your spirit is what defines you, not your human experience. Lean into your spirit.

What’s in this episode:

What imposter syndrome is and how it manifests
How accepting the “good” that people see about us forces our ego to also accept the negative
Why you should find value, happiness, and self-worth in yourself instead of in the things that you do (e.g. your job)
The importance of recognizing and honoring what you want, and not what society expects of you

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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My social media has exploded since we purchased my dream property in Michigan. While there are a lot of supportive comments, there have also been a lot of negative comments about my use of the word “my”—my dream, my dream house, my dream property. Some feathers have been ruffled.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of following your dreams, not deferring them for others. Our society has an expectation that men are the breadwinners and that women defer their dreams for their husbands, their families. I’m encouraging you to prioritize your dreams and have the self-worth to follow them. You are valuable enough to have dreams of your own and see them through.

What’s in this episode:

How my social media has exploded since purchasing my dream home

How women’s dreams can be perceived by others as less than

Why women shouldn’t defer their dreams for someone else—especially in a patriarchal society

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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For years, I dreamed about this property on a lake in Michigan, and what it would be like if it were mine. And now, through a series of almost unbelieve events, my husband and I own this property and can’t wait to turn it into something magical for ourselves, our family, our friends, and anyone else to enjoy.

How do your dreams show up in your daily life? Do you get upset when something doesn’t work out? Or are you open to what the universe has in store for you?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I manifested owning this property and the things that fell through that made it happen. I’m talking about the beauty of having a partner who shares your dreams and helps make them come to life. And I’m reminding you that a “no” is always a precursor to your eventual perfect “yes” moment.

What’s in this episode:

How I manifested the most magical property of my dreams

Why it’s so important to have a partner who is supportive and whose dreams align with your own

Being open to letting the universe work its magic and not getting upset by missed opportunities

Embracing “no” when it comes as an answer to a prayer and knowing there is something bigger for you

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book MINDSET MASTER MIND here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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For most of my life, up until the last five years or so, I defined myself through the gaze of others (most often men.) I saw myself how they saw me: wife, mother, friend, medium. And when it seemed like they viewed me as enough, it felt good. But on the days that I didn’t get external validation, it was hard to know who I was or how to feel good about myself.

That’s the problem with defining yourself through the lens of someone else. You’ll never be the best at being anyone else for anyone else. The only thing you can truly be successful at is being amazingly unapologetically YOU.

My episode today is a reminder to do just that: embrace yourself for being the best you you can be, and not looking to find yourself through other people. It’s a message we all need, myself included.

What’s in this episode:

Why I strive to be the best Meredyth I can be, and how I don’t try to be anyone else

How Toni Morrison’s book “The Bluest Eye” made me rethink how I look at myself

How I used to define myself (mostly through the gaze of men)

Why you have to look to others, when your view of yourself is off

How to redefine the way you view yourself, and embrace being the best YOU

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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In today’s episode, I’m reading some excerpts from my new book, MINDSET MASTER MIND: 10 Steps to Change Your Life Forever.

It’s small but mighty: 90 pages full of tools and prompts to help you shift things, understand who you are, and change your life. If you’ve ever wanted to work with me, this book is your chance to find out what that’s like!

I’m so excited to share this book with you all, and I hope that you can find something in it that resonates with you on your journey.

What’s in this episode:

Excerpts from my book

Understanding your ideals

How to change your life and not get stuck

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Get your copy of my book here: https://stan.store/MeredythWillits

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Nothing that we do, say, feel, help with—there is nothing that doesn’t have a positive or a negative consequence. Everything has an effect. Both you and your guides help you achieve goals—some goals you didn’t even know you wanted to experience.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting about how nothing is ever lost. If you don’t want your actions to follow you, forgive yourself and make new choices. Any experience or challenge you face contributes to who you are supposed to become.

What’s in this episode:

How everything we do is a learning experience and has a benefit

How being an entrepreneur can feel draining

How everything we do affects those around us

Why you should be mindful of your intentions

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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To be a self-sustained, confident, healthy, productive adult and member of society … There is a lot that we need to know. And as parents in a society focused on all the wrong things, our kids are not always prepared to go out into the world as adults who know how to take care of themselves and build a fulfilling life.

What kids learn in school is all good and fine, but as parents, we have to do more. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of messaging—how we talk about ourselves and others—for our kids. I’m talking about instilling confidence, self-worth, and healthy boundaries in our kids.

As parents, we can be the safe space that our kids need to learn to be themselves, try new things, explore, and grow so that they can make good decisions for themselves as adults.

What’s in this episode:

Why I’m writing a book about 30 things to do before you’re 30

Helping a child understand their worth from a young age

Arming kids with the knowledge they need to make it in society as an adult

The importance of learning and failing

Why playing it safe doesn’t serve you

How kids internalize the way that you talk about yourself

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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I’ve done a lot of work to learn about colonization of countries with black and brown skinned people. But I hadn’t really done the work to understand the colonization of the country of my ancestors.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing about my surprise birthday trip to Ireland. It was enlightening, grounding, and spiritual in ways I didn’t expect. I’m sharing how personal it felt to be in the land of my people and learn things I didn’t know about Ireland’s colonization.

If you have the opportunity to visit one of the countries that your family is from, do it. Dive into your culture, connect with how you got here, and find the beauty in who you are.

What’s in this episode:

What I learned about the British colonization of Ireland

How the British monarchy is still in the wrong for not rectifying their past actions

How being an Irish descendent doesn’t have the same effect as a descendant of enslaved peoples

What it felt like to be in the country of my ancestors and see where I came from

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! The last day to register is October 7, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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I organize every little thing in my life, from my work schedule, to what to have for dinner, to house work, to coordinating kids’ activities. So when my husband managed to surprise me with a trip to Ireland for my 50th birthday, I was completely blown away.

In this episode, I share how I’m feeling about visiting the land of my ancestors and what it felt like to be surprised in this way.

What’s in this episode:

How my husband surprised me with the trip of a lifetime

The struggle of being proud of your heritage while still acknowledging its historical atrocities

How it felt to be surprised as someone who is a super organized planner

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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We live in an evolving world, where you can make money as a social media influencer or a coach or a podcaster or a travel blogger. It’s fascinating, and yet … Our society is full of people who judge others for their choices. Older generations grew up with a very specific idea of what it looks like to be an adult: go to college, get a job, get married, work until you retire. And anything that looks different from that brings out critics in droves.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about putting yourself out there and ignoring the critics. I’m sharing why you should follow your passions, how to ignore the judgment of others, and the beauty of embracing your life.

If you’re sitting on the sidelines, judging others for what they do, you’re wasting valuable time that could be spent exploring your own interests and desires. If you’re a creator or an entrepreneur, keep putting yourself out there. Everything you do leads to where you’re going. Make your life count for something that is meaningful or exciting or inspiring for you.

Don’t live your life in fear of judgment from others because that only leads to a life full of regrets. Take risks to live the life you want without worrying about what others think. It can be difficult and lonely, but it’s worth it for your long-term happiness.

What’s in this episode:

Everything you do leads to where you’re going

How it can be difficult to stay on track in a society that offers a lot of judgment

Going to college vs. vocational schools

How we think of what is a “normal, linear” way of going to school and growing a career

How entrepreneurs are their own marketing team

Why people feel the need to judge others

How TikTok has changed the social media game

Why content creation is not easy

People who “play it safe” and end up with regrets

Why you shouldn’t worry about what other people say or think about you

Being enamored by others instead of judging them

How we are conditioned to believe what we’re told when we’re young—and how to break free

Envisioning the life that you want

Putting your blinders on, not listening to others, doing what you want, and not telling anyone else

How parents can support their kids to do what they want to do

Building the life you want for the long-term

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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COVID brought a lot of changes to how we approach life and work and free time. You might be in a place where you’ve made some changes, or you might be wondering what the hell to do next. If you want to make a change, you are definitely not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what to do if you’re feeling stuck—in a job, in a city, in a marriage. Everything that happens in your life is a product of your imagination, so all you have to do is imagine yourself in a new scenario. Allow your brain and body and emotions to experience what it would feel like to move across the world, sell your house and buy an RV, quit your job and start your own business, or leave an unfilling relationship.

Inviting new experiences into your world can open you up to a whole new path. Go on a trip. Read a book. Go to a new coffee shop. Interact with different people. Something that you didn’t know was possible is now a possibility because you are open to all that the world has to offer.

Your experiences create the person you’re going to be in the future. Mistakes, wrong turns, impulses, planned decisions—it all prepares you for what’s coming. You will benefit because you will learn something, no matter the outcome.

What’s in this episode:

How to navigate this post-COVID moment of transition

The differences between fear and anxiety and excitement that come with trying something new

How to use your imagination to respond to different potential changes or scenarios in your life

How you change your frequency when you use your imagination

Why experiences are so important to keeping your imagination alive

The importance of going through the necessary steps needed achieve the life you want (in a world influenced by social media and Hollywood)

Why you need patience and understanding that your path is winding and takes time

How every experience contributes to the person you are meant to become

Why taking a step doing anything will help you get unstuck

How to dig within and ask questions about what you’re feeling in different circumstances

Making peace with your past to realize that it prepared you for where you are today

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the eighth and final episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

Madi Maple is a confidence coach, a raver, and she’s unapologetically herself. After growing up feeling different and like an outsider in her own religious community, Madi hit a point where she was desperate to make a change. Going to her very first rave gave her a sense of peace and of being home that she’d never felt before. Despite all her time in the LDS church, her experience with raving still felt uniquely and profoundly spiritual.

Madi’s experience with raving has allowed her to embrace her own unique way of self-expression free from judgment and negativity. She finally found a place that she felt she belonged. Stepping into her real self finally allowed Madi to embrace her own confidence.

Now, she takes all that she’s learned stepping into her own confidence and her own personality and helps her clients do the same through her own lived experience.

Getting closer to your true self can completely transform your life, just like it did for Madi. Finally being able to express yourself without guilt and judgment is one of the most freeing experiences and something that every single one of us deserves. Tune in today as I talk to Madi about her journey of personal discovery (because it’s a constant process) and the lightness and joy that we can all find in this process for ourselves.

What’s in this episode:

Madi’s experience growing up in the LDS Church

Why growing up feeling “wrong” in your community is so damaging

How healing unfolds like an onion (layer by layer)

How Madi is consistently building her own confidence

How going to her first rave gave her a sense of feeling “home”

Why stepping into your true self allows you to embrace your confidence

Why discovering who you are outside of stereotypes is key to personal growth

How stepping outside of your comfort zone allows you to discover your true self

Where you can find out more about Madi’s webinars and workshops

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the seventh episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

BDSM, or bondage, dominance, sadism, and masochism, is a fascinating way that you can express your sexuality. We all have a shadow part of ourselves and if we don’t express it using things like BDSM consciously, then we will express it subconsciously. There is certainly a stigma surrounding the topic but it can be a great method of self-expression. It doesn’t have to be violent or dirty, it can be fun and playful.

In this week’s episode, I sat down with yet another friend from the retreat in Costa Rica, Walter. He is a spirituality, sexuality, confidence, psychedelics, and microdosing coach and I am so excited to dive into all of that today.

BDSM can be a vulnerable way to surrender to your partner and ask for what you want. Sex is a very natural, human experience, and there’s no shame in it. By engaging in this type of activity in a safe space, you are embracing all of the parts of you that need to come out. If you don’t, you may find that you’re expressing them in other, less healthy, ways.

When you step into your authentic self in this way, the people, experiences, and opportunities that are meant for you will show up sooner because you are ready for them. Walter’s program is all about the pilgrimage. It’s about helping people go beyond the mind and go through the whole path of manifestation, sexuality, psychedelics, and confidence through self-expression.

What’s in this episode:

Why surrendering is so important

Why surrendering isn’t bad, it’s just a detour

How service plays into the way that we create things

The impact we have on people's lives

What you can expect from Walter’s program

How BDSM helps you express the shadow part of yourself

The vulnerability involved in BDSM

How you can work with Walter

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the seventh episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

BDSM, or bondage, dominance, sadism, and masochism, is a fascinating way that you can express your sexuality. We all have a shadow part of ourselves and if we don’t express it using things like BDSM consciously, then we will express it subconsciously. There is certainly a stigma surrounding the topic but it can be a great method of self-expression. It doesn’t have to be violent or dirty, it can be fun and playful.

In this week’s episode, I sat down with yet another friend from the retreat in Costa Rica, Walter. He is a spirituality, sexuality, confidence, psychedelics, and microdosing coach and I am so excited to dive into all of that today.

BDSM can be a vulnerable way to surrender to your partner and ask for what you want. Sex is a very natural, human experience, and there’s no shame in it. By engaging in this type of activity in a safe space, you are embracing all of the parts of you that need to come out. If you don’t, you may find that you’re expressing them in other, less healthy, ways.

When you step into your authentic self in this way, the people, experiences, and opportunities that are meant for you will show up sooner because you are ready for them. Walter’s program is all about the pilgrimage. It’s about helping people go beyond the mind and go through the whole path of manifestation, sexuality, psychedelics, and confidence through self-expression.

What’s in this episode:

Why surrendering is so important

Why surrendering isn’t bad, it’s just a detour

How service plays into the way that we create things

The impact we have on people's lives

What you can expect from Walter’s program

How BDSM helps you express the shadow part of yourself

The vulnerability involved in BDSM

How you can work with Walter

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the sixth episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

There is a magic that happens on retreats. If you’ve ever been on one, you may know what I mean. It’s like being on another planet where everyone is working towards a common goal. Whether you’re there because of a divorce, death, job change, or just to experience plant medicine, there is a sort of kismet thing that happens when you bring all of these like-minded people together who just want to change something about themselves.

In this week’s episode, I sat down with another friend I met on the retreat, Bianca, to talk about all things retreats, ecstatic dancing, ayahuasca, plant medicine, and more.

Retreats create a safe space for people to be who they are without having to worry about anyone else. It’s all about connecting to your center and just allowing you to get out of your head. They do this with things like ecstatic dancing, which is a way to get up, move your body however you want to, and let go of the emotions or trauma weighing you down.

Just giving ecstatic dancing even 50% effort will cause you to leave the dance floor a different person. You get the chance to focus on what you need and want, not anyone else and it is truly transformational.

If you really want to break out of the mundane and really crack yourself open, go on a retreat by yourself. It will change your life.

What’s in this episode:

How Bianca plans out retreats

What you can expect from ecstatic dance

How trauma is stored in the body

The benefits of ecstatic dancing

How cacao activations can help you feel more connected

How to find a place to do ecstatic dance near you

What to expect if you want to go to one of Bianca’s retreat

How solo travel can change your life

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the fifth episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

There is a lot of misinformation out there in the world on the topic of psychedelics and plant medicine. We were told growing up that if we took them, it would inevitably ruin our lives. However, they actually help us check in with ourselves on a deeper, more impactful level.

In this week’s episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sat down with my dear friend Alyssa LeBlanc to talk about psychedelics, mental health, Human Design, and the transformative healing she experienced with Ayahuasca.

Alyssa struggled with severe depression and experienced suicidal thoughts throughout her life and tried everything to make them go away. She partied, she took medications, psychiatry, therapy, meditation, and so much more but nothing took away the darkness inside of her. She stumbled upon Ayahuasca and within one ceremony, the darkness was gone. Alyssa now feels a lightness and connectedness instead of the darkness of her depression.

According to Alyssa, Ayahuasca calls to you when you’re ready. For some people, the changes that come from these ceremonies can be felt quickly. After numerous ceremonies, your life will be changed. Instead of checking out of your problems like you do with alcohol, you’ll be able to check in with yourself and experience a new level of healing.

What’s in this episode:

What Alyssa went through when she was struggling with her mental health

Alyssa’s Ayahuasca journey

What an Ayahuasca ceremony feels like

How plant medicine and psychedelics help you check in and be more present with yourself

The world is changing drastically and plant medicine is going to become more prevalent

The effects alcohol has on your body

How to find an Ayahuasca ceremony

What integration is when it comes to ayahuasca ceremonies

The importance of monitoring your vibration

Why you can’t keep yourself small because of comfort

How Human Design impacts your life

How you can hear more from Alyssa

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the fourth episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

Needing to “loosen up” with a drink or two at the beginning of a party, family gathering, wedding reception, or other group event is a common response to the discomfort people often feel being around others. Whether it’s an in-law that makes you uncomfortable or a new group of friends, we often think we need “liquid courage” to get us through.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Evan Cudworth, a party coach who helps people revolutionize their partying experience without the need for alcohol or drugs. Evan talks about how freeing it is to get vulnerable and be yourself around others, how to get creative with your partying, and how to not rely on substances for enjoyment.

You’ll learn how to move from consumer to creator—how to enjoy yourself by creating fun and generating good vibes and living a life that you want to live instead of one that you feel like you have to escape. Taking time to connect authentically may feel awkward and vulnerable, but the connection will be that much deeper and more powerful.

What’s in this episode:

Evan’s life journey and how he became a party coach

How to experience freedom and connection without substances

How to reprogram partying to be more about connectedness and experiences

Pinpointing the fear that is associated with needing “a drink or two” to feel comfortable in a group setting

Why it’s helpful to sit with your feelings and move through your discomfort and vulnerability

Creating a life that you want, not one that you have to escape from

Bringing awareness into your life around alcohol consumption and not allowing judgment or shame (from yourself or others) about your choices

What ecstatic dance is

How Evan helps people to enjoy their FULL selves and learn how to up their party game to rely on vibes and fun

How you can work with Evan

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the third episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

Psychedelics tend to have a negative connotation in people’s minds. You might think of it as a “hard drug” or just be generally opposed to it because you don’t understand it. Psychedelics are also known as plant medicine, and they’re a useful tool for uncovering shadows and connecting to your higher self.

In today’s episode in my new series, I’m talking with my friend Lauren Nikohl, a multidimensional singer/songwriter, producer, and DJ. She’s sharing her experience with plant medicine and how it can help you improve your overall well-being, expand your consciousness, and open you up to the joys of life.

This conversation is a way to dispel myths about psychedelics and provide you with an understanding of plant medicine’s healing properties. If you are open to the experience and ready to safely try plant medicine, be sure to check out Lauren’s new book, Psychedelic Guide & Integration Journal. This guide and journal will help you to intentionally explore and heal with plant medicine.

What’s in this episode:

Lauren’s new book and how it can help you fully experience the benefits plant medicine

Lauren’s perspective of psychedelics growing up and what her first experience was like

How plant medicine can help you open up to the joys of life

The intentions and consequences of taking plant medicine and how they’re different from taking “hard drugs”

Lauren’s advice for someone wanting to experience plant medicine for the first time

What microdosing is, how it works, and how it can be helpful for mental health issues

Lauren’s as experience as a DJ and what she loves about it

The importance of honoring what you want to do

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the first episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

Whether you realize it or not, you practice manifestation every day – with your actions, with your words, and even with your subconscious thoughts. But the key to attracting the things you desire is learning to harness that power and manifest consciously.

Contrary to popular belief, conscious manifestation doesn’t simply mean asking the Universe for what you want and receiving it immediately. It means doing the work to define your greatest desires and learning to follow your joy towards the life you want. When you finally learn to get out of your own way, you’ll find that manifestation is easier than you ever imagined.

In this episode of my new series, I’m chatting with my friend Latha Jay, a spiritual manifestation coach and co-creator of the GLOW Retreat. She’s sharing her manifesting journey and the many ways that manifestation has changed her life. Then, she’s explaining how you can start consciously manifesting your deepest desires.

If you’re ready to get started, be sure to check out her new book, The Law of Attraction Manifestation Journal. It’s full of prompts and exercises to help you create the life you want and deserve.

What’s in this episode:

How Latha and I bonded at the Costa Rica retreat she organized

How Latha teaches manifestation as a practical, achievable art

Latha’s manifestation journey

The power of breaking away from societal expectation

Putting your life before your work and learning to “follow your bliss”

How manifestation has worked in Latha’s life and in her clients’ lives

How to practice conscious manifestation

How to “get out of your own way” as you manifest

Embracing the concept of “hiring slow and firing fast” in your everyday life

How to attend our GLOW Retreat in October

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to the first episode in the Costa Rica Creators Series, featuring my fellow TikTok creators that I met at a life-changing retreat in Costa Rica.

Have you noticed how your self-limited beliefs hold you back? Are you interested in exploring your triggers? Have you had enough with people pushing your buttons? Do you want to heal from past traumas?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, what you need is shadow work. Your shadow is the darker parts of you that you try to hide or that you may not even realize exist. Maybe it was something that happened to you, or something you did, or something someone told you can’t or shouldn’t do. We all exist in duality, carrying the positive and the negative with us.

In this first episode of my new series, I’m chatting with my friend Valerie, an intuitive and a healer, about shadow work. We’re talking about how your shadow affects all aspects of your life, why it’s important to acknowledge it, and how to heal so that you can prioritize your needs and live as your authentic self.

Valerie’s new book, Embrace Your Shadow, beautifully guides you with prompts and energy healing modalities. Shadow work is an incredibly transformative technique on the path to healing.

What’s in this episode:

Learning what your shadow is and the ways that it can manifest

Why it’s important to address shadow work (so it doesn’t run your life)

How your shadow aspects influence all parts of your life

How acknowledging your shadow and why it exists helps you live authentically

An example of a prompt from Valerie’s book, Embrace Your Shadow, and how it can help you with your own shadow work

Why showing up for yourself makes you a better version of yourself as well as a better parent, friend, etc.

How your shadow can hide your inherent talents

How energetic healing techniques give you a variety of ways to drop into your body and begin to heal

What Valerie is looking forward to most about co-hosting the GLOW Retreat with me

Why being vulnerable and moving on doesn’t have to be scary

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Recently, I’ve been at a loss. I see all the negative things happening around our country – shootings, stolen rights, political power plays – and I think to myself, “Who could possibly stand for this?” But those people are out there, making our laws and taking our liberties. And until they truly start acting for the good of the people, I’m not going to be quiet about how angry I am.

On today’s episode, I’m talking about my rage, my disappointment, and my fear for our country. I’m sharing why I’m so upset by recent events, particularly the overturning of Roe v. Wade. But I’m also talking about how I’m going to funnel my anger into action to hopefully create a better future for our country and the people in it.

This isn’t a happy episode, but it’s real. If you’re just as angry and scared as I am, I invite you to tune in.

What’s in this episode:

How I’m feeling right now with the state of the world

Finding ways to reconcile my love for your country with my rage and disappointment

How to channel your anger and sadness into action

Why I’m struggling to understand our current situation and the actions of those in power

Why I’m so afraid for the future of our country

Which protests I’m funneling my rage and energy into

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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When was the last time you considered your own mortality? The truth is, we all are guaranteed one thing in life: to experience death. Why is it that we don’t get intimate with death?

Death is a gift for the living that gives us perspective. When we see it around us, we don’t tend to confront our own mortality but I think we should shift that.

When we can take a step back and get intimate with dying, we get a chance to start living.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my perspective on mortality and the nuances of our Western culture and how we perceive death which differs from much of the world.

What’s in this episode:

How the U.S. differs from other countries when it comes to death and funerals
Creative options for handling the funeral
How we have arms length away approach of death
Why it's important to be intimate with death
How not paying attention to the fact that your mortal stops you from truly living
How death is a gift for the living

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Does this feel like the end of an era? Or maybe the beginning of a new one? Regardless of which side of this discussion you find yourself on, this is just the beginning for all of us, for change, for expansion, and for human existence.

In the past decade, we’ve been faced with constant change and uncertainty, from elections to the pandemic to education to economics. Even if some of those changes have been individually negative, for our human collective, we’re just now beginning our awakening.

Of course, there’s lots of resistance to changes in the world from those who want to keep the old education systems, the old patriarchy, the old hierarchies and religions, etc and I believe that’s what we’re feeling now with Roe v Wade. This is the uncomfortable blowback and contraction to all the change around, which is necessary before we can again move forward. The labor before the birth.

I’m here to tell you that if we can open up to the possibilities ahead of us, we can move forward from anger and hatred and fear into faith. We can use the discomfort to move into the new life that is being birthed into the world. We can step into our power and reclaim our freedom, especially as women. This is our moment.

What’s in this episode:

How we are and have been living in a world full of change

Why some systems (like education) need to change for us to move forward

Why this decision on Roe v Wade is the contraction before our birth into something new

Why we shouldn’t give in to the urge to fight just to fight

Why it’s time for women, the bringers of life, to step into their power

How we can save ourselves instead of waiting for men to do it for us

How you can choose to suffer and freak out or choose to take back your power

Why I’m focusing on my children and preparing them for the new world

How you get to choose how you get through this moment in history

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Do you know who you are? Where you’re going? What you want? Do you believe that you are enough?

The person I am today is not the same person that I was when I was younger. People spend a lot of time trying to get people to see them and understand them… and I’m here to tell you it’s a complete waste of time.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about why you have to become the person you are meant to be, and not worry about what others think—not strangers, not your friends, not your family. Don’t let others’ perception of you stop you from being who you are.

Other people—from your past, present, or future—will never see you the way you want to be seen. It’s time to find it in yourself to be your own biggest fan, to tell yourself that you’re enough, to be confident and proud of the person you are.

What’s in this episode:

How we are affected by those who observe us

Why it can be hard sometimes for people to change and grow

Why it’s important to move away from home and discover who you are

Why you shouldn’t bother explaining yourself to people who don’t want to or aren't ready to understand who you are

Why jealousy doesn’t serve you

How important it is to be your own biggest advocate and cheerleader

Why you need regular morning mantras

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Do you have big goals, big dreams, and big ideas that you want to accomplish? Do you find yourself unable to get started? Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? We’ve all been there. When you create a huge obstacle in your mind that feels impossible to tackle, you start to spiral.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to take the big picture and break it down into bite-sized pieces, and why it’s important to check in with yourself and make sure that you actually want to do the thing you’re talking about accomplishing.

You are no good to yourself or anyone else if you don’t like what you’re doing. Staying aligned with what’s important to you, taking things one step at a time, and speaking to yourself positively will have you on the track to happiness, success, and confidence in your everyday life.

What’s in this episode:

How huge goals and lengthy to-do lists can make you feel overwhelmed to the point of debilitation

What to say to yourself when you’re feeling stuck

How and why to break your goals down into bite-sized pieces that feel manageable

Why mentorship can be helpful (and a couple of recommendations)

Why you have to be your biggest cheerleader and advocate

Questions to ask yourself when you’re stalling

Coming to terms with old dreams and being okay with leaving them in the past

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Join Meredyth’s Patreon here!

I’m co-hosting GLOW Retreat October 13-16 in Pennsylvania. There will be workshops, daily yoga, breathwork, and opportunities to connect. Join us to tap into your divine intuition and manifest your best life! There’s limited seats available, so jump on it if you’re interested in attending!

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Are you experiencing a timeline shift? This is a phrase you hear a lot, especially on the spiritual side of social media. Creators are constantly talking about timeline shifts, jumping timelines, the list goes on.

You might be wondering, what is a timeline shift? In today’s episode, I am uncovering what timelines are, what happens when you change timelines and my recent story of how I experienced two back to back timeline shifts.

You see a lot of what we were told about God and Jesus have been all wrong. Religion has been masked as something completely different from what our source wants for us.

If you want to learn about timeline shifts and how news media perpetuates the cycle of matrix mania, you’re in the right place. I’m breaking it all down so we can stop the cycle of do-gooderism and experience more timeline shifts that bring forth positivity.

What’s in this episode:

What a timelines is

My experience of jumping two timelines

What happens to your knowledge when you change timelines

What the matrix is and how it affects the collective

How the church differs from Jesus and God

How God doesn’t need your help

How religion is a school for ideology

Why to avoid “do-gooderism”

How white supremacy and patriarchy dislikes a timeline shift

How the news cycle feeds the matrix mania

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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When we think of manifestation, we often think of something happening or coming to us immediately or when we think we are ready. But manifestation is so much more than having a thought and seeing it realized.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what real manifestation looks like and how you can implement it into your life. It’s more about life, joy and love. It’s about embracing the journey and the process so you are ready when manifestation occurs.

Living in the here and now is key when manifesting. You have to get very clear about what you need and find the joy where you are at. Surrendering to the process is not always easy but an important piece of manifesting.

Whether you are manifesting something small such as a new piece of furniture or something as big as a new house or job, you have to let go and have faith that something even better than you imagined is around the corner.

What’s in this episode:

Getting out of hope and into faith

How to get very clear about what you are manifesting

Why it’s ok to be selfish and to get stingy

How to write your manifestations in a notebook

Why the journey is just as important as manifesting

Surrendering to the process

Why you need to pray and write in the positive

Living in the joy and the love of life

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The universe recently brought me a mentor, and it shifted my perspective completely. I thought I knew everything. I thought I was the smartest person in the room. I bet that you can relate on some level. My new mentor brought me back to reality and knocked me off my high horse. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why we have to challenge ourselves to expand and grow beyond what we think we know about ourselves and the world around us. When we step into our being, instead of just “trying,” that is where we truly grow and shine.

When you think you know it all, you are limiting yourself to only your perspective. The world is like a kaleidoscope. Full of different kinds of people, thoughts, cultures, traditions, and religions.

Own who you are. Step into your power. And walk through life with an openness to learn from someone who looks, lives, and believes differently than you. This is how we should approach humanity.

What’s in this episode:

How a mentor can help you see life differently

Why I am stepping into my full knowing and true self in my work

Why thinking we know it all actually limits us

How to challenge yourself and open up to new experiences

The importance of pushing yourself to learn beyond what you were taught in school and church

Why you need to challenge everything you’ve ever been taught

My life-changing trip to India and why we should all experience different cultures and traditions

Why you have to stop trying and start being

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I don’t watch the news, but even so, I feel like I’m constantly bombarded by negativity. Celebrity gossip, world disasters, political drama–it all serves to distract us, to deflate us, and to create a global experience of pain and unrest. But what is it distracting us from?

On today’s episode, I’m talking about this precipice that we all currently exist on, this precipice between the way things have always been done and the expansive truth we’re about to uncover. I’m explaining how mainstream religion keeps us hooked and why we need to break away and start preaching love without feeding the fear.

There has to be a better way. We all have within us the ability to connect deeply to Source. But to uncover that power, we first have to break our current patterns of fear and hate.

What’s in this episode:

How the turmoil in the world keeps us distracted and small

Dealing with the energetic changes in the world around us

Feeling and experiencing the discomfort, pain, and unrest of others

Understanding the core of the Roe v. Wade controversy

Existing on the precipice of profound change

How to identify the fear mongering beneath the surface mainstream religion

Finding a way to preach love without feeding fear

Connecting with Source by connect with our inner selves

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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It’s time to stop the insanity and start protecting your peace. When we’re dealing with people who are on the opposite end of the spectrum from us, it can be very challenging. Endless debates about politics, social activism, and religion aren’t going to get the opposing person any closer to your viewpoints. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why you shouldn’t try to sway people’s opinions on these hard-hitting topics.

I’ll be touching on how we got here as a society plus what we can proactively do to get through it, instead of arguing with our coworkers, family, etc.

When you refrain from subjecting yourself to these volatile conversations and instead shift your energy to the one job you have for being here in your “earth suit”, you’ll find a lot more peace and a lot less stress.

What’s in this episode:

The layers of being in community with people of opposing beliefs

How to deal with your own reflection on other people’s opinions

The one job you have on this earth

Why you shouldn’t seek revenge

How the food we eat keeps us controllable

Why you should avoid judgment of others

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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We create stories in your heads all the time. When something doesn’t go the way we thought it would, our brains fill in holes whether or not we have all the facts. We project our emotions and assumptions onto others. We try to control what we simply cannot.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about why these stories that we make up are rooted in our own emotions and not based in reality. I’m sharing why it’s important to put these stories in the past, to focus on only what we can control, and moving forward on your own terms.

It’s time to stop dredging up the pain of stories that you’ve created in your head and making assumptions about the actions of others. Your story has helped get you where you are today, but it doesn’t define you.

When you stop infusing stories with pain and anger and fear, you can start living your life with the excitement, love, and creativity that exists inside of you.

What’s in this episode:

Why we create stories in our heads when things don’t go how we thought they would

How making excuses for people is not based in reality and only brings about resentment

Why we need to stop carrying these made up stories around

Why we remember our reactions to things more than we remember the thing itself

Releasing what we don’t have control over

Why you should put down stories that don’t define you or serve you anymore

The importance of focusing on your life moving forward

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I can’t do that. I’ll never make that much money. People won’t pay that price. I don’t have the experience. I shouldn’t do that. I don’t know how. I can’t.

I can’t. I can’t. I can’t.

These self-limiting beliefs lived rent-free in my head for most of my life.

Growing up in a small community and without the expansive access of the internet, I only knew what I saw around me. I wasn’t exposed to women and mothers who had successful careers as authors or lawyers or HR executives or doctors. I was limited in my beliefs of what I was capable of.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to put self-limiting beliefs in the past and allow yourself to dream big and truly believe that you can have and do and be anything that you want. We’ll chat about why self-limiting beliefs pop up, ways to expose ourselves to all that is possible, and how to ditch these beliefs of doubt and fear for good.

Self-limiting beliefs keep us small. Take charge over how you perceive yourself and your capabilities and allow yourself to shine.

What’s in this episode:

My journey with self-limiting beliefs

How self-limiting beliefs are based on society, childhood experiences, trauma, and lack of exposure

Why you should exposure yourself (and your kids) to other communities, to people who dream big, to different ways of living and navigating the world

How positive-self talk can squash self-limiting beliefs

Phrases to eliminate from how you talk to yourself and about yourself (hint: stop saying, “I can’t)

Giving yourself permission to truly believe that anything and everything is possible

Breaking down goals to get where you want to go

The importance of community to combat self-limiting beliefs and level up to achieve your dreams

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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For a long time, I didn’t realize I was so afraid. I always thought of myself as a strong person, someone who could stand tall in the face of adversity. But recently, I’ve come to realize that I’ve kept my loved ones at arm’s length for years, all because I’m afraid of losing them. My strength, it turns out, came at the expense of my tenderness. On today’s episode, I’m opening up about my recent trip to Costa Rica and all the pain, grief, and fear I uncovered there. I’m sharing how I’ve come to terms with my fear of intimacy and closeness, and I’m getting real about how I want to learn to love.

When I die, I don’t want to be known as someone who was strong, unwavering, or tough. I want to be known as a woman who loved deeply and without fear, someone who wasn’t afraid to love so hard it hurt. That’s the kind of person I’m going to become, and I invite you to do the same.

What’s in this episode:

My experience grieving my son when we thought he wouldn’t make it

Coming to terms with my struggles to be intimate with the ones I love

Why I put up barriers to keep myself from getting hurt again

How ignoring your pain can become a detriment to the healing process

Why strength and coldness seem to come hand-in-hand

My experience with past life regression and reconnecting with old grief

How I unlocked this pain and grief during my trip to Costa Rica

Why it’s okay not to be strong and to instead feel deeply and without fear

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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The best way to experience truly life-changing moments and understand more about yourself and the world is to travel. A beach vacation is one thing. But an adventure in a new country, discovering how other people live, the beauty and excitement that comes with experiencing a completely different culture—that is the kind of travel that is soul-nourishing, that lights you up, that gets you thinking differently.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own personal travel experiences and the profound ways that travel changes your life. For Americans, international travel is often posed as “dangerous,” with the media giving fear-based news stories that keep people thinking that the world is full of unrest. The reality is that there is unrest everywhere, including here at home. Don’t let fear keep you from connecting with people who live differently than you.

Travel is the only way to truly make a connection to other humans in a way that makes us more empathetic and understanding of the human condition. It allows you to experience life to its fullest.

What’s in this episode:

Meredyth’s upcoming spiritual retreat in Costa Rica

Why she likes to discover when she travels (no boring beach vacations here)

Why traveling lights up your soul

How traveling profoundly changes the way you look at the world and how people live their lives

A story of her travels in India and how experiencing other cultures keeps you humble

How Americans are apathetic about poor people in this country and why that needs to change

The importance of connecting with a different way of life, of interacting with the planet, of community

How Americans—especially the media—are fear-based about traveling to other countries

How international travel can open people’s eyes to the struggles that exist at home in the US

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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This may come as a shock but your spiritual being, your soul self, doesn’t care that you’re alive. We’re all on a journey in our lifetimes and it’s up to you to see it that way. Everything that happens to you: the good, the bad, the mundane, it’s all here to serve a greater purpose for you and those around you.

This episode will help you to reflect on the past, enjoy the present moment and not feel so uptight about the future. We have so much power to choose light and love so I want to encourage you to intentionally make that choice. In this episode, you’ll hear more about the journey that your soul pre-determined and signed up for plus how to get out of your own way and enjoy this life that you’re living.

What’s in this episode:

What I’ve learned about your soul self

The souls of aborted, stillbirth and miscarried children

How everything that happens to you is for a purpose

The divine pre-planned perfection of this lifetime

Why you have to get out of your own way

What to do when you see something that frustrates you

Why you need to worry about yourself and not others

How the storm is a reflection of us

How we all fall short sometimes

What righteous judgment is

The two choices we have: love vs. lack of love

How you’ve already won

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Do you ever ask yourself, Why did this happen to me? I want to ask you to consider a reframe on that question. Nothing is happening to you. Everything is for you, created by you. Instead of the above, ask yourself, Why did I want this? What did I need from this? What is the lesson?

Nothing is an accident, and there is nothing standing between you and your higher self. You are the creator and the creation. The sooner you realize that you created every experience, every interaction, every heartache, the sooner you will step into your power. You won’t default to victim mode, you won’t feel helpless. You will understand the value of learning and growing. Challenge yourself to learn who you are.

What’s in this episode:

How we lose touch with our higher self energy

Why frustration with the universe (or God) is actually frustration with self

How we get in our own way (our happiness, our empowerment, our love for others)

Working towards getting away from human suffering and self-sabotage

Choosing between ego and fear or love and faith

Why negativity is the opposite of your higher self

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Have you ever thought of how vital it is to get what you need from yourself instead of trying to get other people—your parents, your colleagues, your spouse—to give you praise, validity, acceptance? Have you learned to accept yourself and truly be your own person?

Today, I’m chatting with my daughter Skylar about the concept of remothering, or reparenting. It’s an empowering feeling to take the pressure off your childhood, to take your parents off a pedestal, and to realize that looking within is what truly allows you to feel good about yourself. The acceptance you’re looking for? It should come from you. With this practice, you can be your most authentic self without needing validation from others. And, let me tell you, it’s a game changer.

What’s in this episode:

How remothering (or reparenting) yourself is a form of self-empowerment

How to heal if you weren’t given the parenting you wanted/needed

Why you need to be finished holding your parents accountable

The importance of going within to seek feedback and support from yourself

Helping your kids to not look to their parents for self-esteem or to feel good about themselves

How different generational ideas of success can cause a disconnect

How being your own person positive affects all of your relationships

Why you shouldn’t base your existence on the desire to be accepted by others

How to be a supportive parent without making your kids dependent on your support

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Do you ever wonder where your trust issues come from? Where your fear of something comes from? Or why you get a pit in your stomach in anticipation of something that hasn’t even happened yet? We’ve all been there. Memories live in our minds and our bodies and can give rise to trauma. And trauma responses can pop up when we least expect them to. In today’s episode, I’m talking about how old programming can affect our lives years into the future and how important it is for us to learn from the past and reprogram so that we can move forward. When we ask ourselves questions, when we dig deep, when we give ourselves the opportunity to heal, when we make a conscious effort to move forward … That’s when we can transform into truly amazing versions of ourselves.

What’s in this episode:

Why admitting you have a problem is the first step

How to get in tune with yourself and ask questions

How to get to the root of the problem by going backward to when it first started

Acknowledging what no longer serves you and replacing it with what does

Why you can’t simply talk yourself out of trauma (and what you can do)

The importance of REprogramming and keeping old programming in the past

Why you’re never actually “stuck”

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Do you feel safe? Do you create a space that allows others to feel safe and heard? What even is safety? In this episode, I am joined once again by my daughter Skylar to dive into this hot topic of safety and what it actually means.

You’ll hear us talk about how you can find safe spaces within your own communities and what you can do if you don’t have an established safe space. We chat about everything from creating boundaries, to self-love and being the light.

If you want to create safe spaces for yourself and others, listen in as we share some takeaways that you can start implementing today.

What’s in this episode:

How I learned of the concept of “feeling safe”

How to find and recognize your safe spaces

Why you should set boundaries when sharing

What to do when you don’t have a space safe with people

How safety starts with love for yourself

The profoundness of being the light and sharing kindness

Why you have to teach people how to create safe spaces for you

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Dating with the sole purpose of getting married as the end game puts a lot of pressure and anxiety on something that should be fun—where you should be able to get to know yourself, to get to know someone else, to make a friend, to learn what you’re looking for in a mate.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my daughter, Skylar, about expectations around dating. Relationships have evolved from generation to generation, and marriage isn’t necessarily the end goal for many younger people. Removing the pressure of an arbitrary marriage timeline keeps you more open to all the possibilities that life has to offer.

It’s about being happy with yourself first and then making sure that the person you spend your life with adds to your life and your happiness.

What’s in this episode:

Paying attention to what works and what doesn’t (don’t let the rose-colored marriage glasses keep you from seeing red flags)

The rights that come with a marriage certificate

Why there is less pressure on younger generations to get married

Beliefs about marriage among different generations

How to deal with marriage pressure from parents

Why getting married isn’t always “the right thing” (and that’s okay)

How the advent of the birth control pill changed women’s lives

Having different values from your parents is okay

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I’m never going to find the right person. All the good women are taken. All men suck. I’m never dating again. There’s no one decent on any dating apps. I’m just going to be alone forever. Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? These are stories we tell ourselves. They are lies. But we believe them. And then … They become reality. Our brain is wired to look for things that support the stories we tell ourselves and then that’s all we can see. It happened to me once (twice, ten times), so that’s how it is. Don’t perpetuate this self-fulfilling prophecy.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my daughter, Skylar, about how we shortchange ourselves and others when we believe these lies as truths. What we’re really doing is holding ourselves back from the possibility of a healthy relationship. Instead you have to allow yourself the time to heal from any past relationship trauma (whether yours or someone else’s), understand that love has infinite possibility, figure out what you need from a relationship, put yourself out there, and own your shit.

What’s in this episode:

How childhood programming affects how we approach love

How to recognize this programming and reprogram it

The importance of taking time (to reflect, to get to know yourself again) after a relationship

Being vulnerable and aware of your thoughts and actions in a relationship

Taking ownership of your own actions (acknowledging and apologizing)

How triggers are proof that trauma still lives in your body

How emotional release work and EDMR can help with trauma and triggers

How to maintain healthiness once you're past the trauma (hint: communicate!)

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Today, I’m talking to Eugene West, Jr., who is living with AIDS. He tells his story—no holds barred—about being bullied as a kid, about his exploits with drugs and sex, about crimes committed by him and against him, about how he came to learn that he has HIV/AIDS, and about how he’s going to change the world. If you’ve seen Eugene’s TikTok videos, you know how open, honest, and vibrant he is. If you don’t yet know him, you’re in for a real whirlwind of inspiration.

Eugene’s larger-than-life presence is an inspiration to all of us to be our unique selves, to tell our stories, to be open and vulnerable. In this episode, he talks about medicine, science, determination, work, god, faith, belief, love, and prayer. He speaks from the heart. He wants people to know he’s a good person. He wants people to be themselves. And he wants people to get tested. It’s scary. But it’s scarier if you don’t.

What’s in this episode:

Eugene’s experiences with childhood and young adult bullying

His relationship with his family

His experiences with drugs, sex, and crime

The story of his HIV/AIDS diagnosis

How this diagnosis changed his life

How he educates others and shares honestly on TikTok

The importance of getting tested for HIV

His mission of helping people think differently, show compassion, mend relationships, and turn their lives around

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Being kind vs. being nice. What’s the difference, and why does it matter? I like to think of it as being fake vs. being genuine. In today’s culture, it’s common to value how other people perceive you more than being true to yourself. In this way, “being nice” suppresses your feelings, emotions, fears, and truth. You can be honest and forthcoming, while also being kind.

On today’s episode, my daughter, Skylar, is joining me, and we’re taking a deep dive into how people, white women especially, gaslight themselves for the sake of “being nice” and making someone else comfortable. When you’re “nice,” for the sake of not causing drama or not making a scene, you are shutting down parts of yourself to be nice in a situation that doesn’t deserve it.

There’s a sense of empowerment that comes with valuing honesty over appearing agreeable, over “not causing problems.” Don’t let a part of you die inside to allow others to treat you poorly. Practice owning your truth and putting it out into the world. You will communicate genuineness and attract it, too.

What’s in this episode:

Why value is most often found in accomplishments and what others think (hello, industrialized nation)

Meredyth’s personal experiences navigating nice vs. kind

How to translate kindness to your kids and others around you

How defaulting to “being nice” can put you in potentially dangerous situations

The importance of valuing yourself and speaking up for yourself above all else

Skylar’s experience with switching from nice to kind, and how it affected friendships and relationships

How your energy shifts when you do things because you are being true to yourself

How to confront someone with kindness (you can be honest without being aggressive)

Why we have to break through programming that stems from a patriarchal society

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I’m back to solo episodes (for now), and today we’re talking about confrontation. We’re not born afraid of confrontation, but certainly many of us shy away from it. I’ve spent some time thinking about why this is and reprogramming my own thoughts and behaviors away from this mentality. And I want to share it all with you. In this episode, I’m talking about how avoiding confrontation was instilled in me as a child, and how I learned to be quiet or to expect punishment for speaking up. This led to me being an adult in my 20s, 30s, and 40s, who didn’t speak up for myself. Now, here I am at 49, and I have opinions and beliefs and complaints and concerns, and I speak them aloud. I stand up for myself. I no longer conform to what other people or society think that I should do. That mentality got me nowhere.

When I stopped caring about what other people think and when I stopped acting like everyone else, I became the truest version of myself. I learned that confrontation is actually ensuring that my voice is heard. That what I believe and think and feel matters. I learned how to be me, unapologetically. And you can, too.

What’s in this episode:

Meredyth’s personal history with confrontation (or lack thereof) from a young age

How to pay attention to where and when an avoidance of confrontation began, and how to reprogram your thoughts and actions

Why it’s important to empower our children to have opinions and speak up for themselves

How avoiding confrontation is actually a form of gaslighting yourself

Giving your permission to acknowledge your feelings, even if they’re negative, and voice them

Why putting off a difficult conversation or interaction only makes it worse

Embracing your uniqueness and differences of opinion

How conformity keeps people compliant (make a point to actively challenge the system, instead)

How the practice of emotional release helps with overcoming trauma

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Welcome to the last episode in this series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self. To close out this series, we’re talking about religion and spirituality. We’re questioning why so many people who practice religious doctrine are not also practicing kindness and love. We’re calling out those who use the Bible to pick and choose how they inflict judgment upon others.

Ask yourself some tough questions: Do you practice religion for yourself or to judge others? Do you use religious doctrine as a way to practice hate?

Too much trust in a religious institution can make you second guess your intuition. If you’re so busy practicing religious protocol that you’ve lost a sense of love and compassion for humanity, it’s important to find your spiritual path. No matter whether you believe in God or the universe or another divine being, we all have spiritual gifts that we should be using to bless others.

Stop judging, and start loving.

What’s in this episode:

The fact that religion and the bible are founded in patriarchy and hierarchy

How religion is often veiled hatred

Prejudice is not Christianity

Why it’s important to consider the bible with discernment

The physical location of the church isn’t what makes you a Christian

How to practice spirituality without judgment

Why perfection and shaming doesn’t get you anywhere

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

We’re really getting into it today. We’re talking infidelity. In a world driven by technology, what is considered infidelity? What is considered a deal-breaker? And how can you keep the temptation for your partner to be unfaithful from happening in the first place?

Communication. It’s all about open and honest communication. As a private investigator, Monica gets calls all the time from women who suspect that their partners are cheating. And most of the time, the women haven’t had a conversation with their partner. They have no clue what is making their partner unhappy and how their relationship even got to this point in the first place. And let’s be clear: this can happen with men whose female partners are cheating, or with same sex couples as well. This conversation is for anyone in a committed relationship.

In this episode, we’re talking about different types and levels of infidelity, how to avoid winding up in a situation with a partner that is unfaithful, and the importance of talking about your sexual life and preferences with your partner. It’s time to get out of the shame cycle and create the intimacy that you both want.

What’s in this episode:

The potential catalysts that drive infidelity

The importance of open and honest communication (even when it’s difficult)

How to bring spice into your intimate relationship

Why lack of communication doesn’t mean everything is okay

Knowing what turns you on and being able to talk about it with your partner

Moving beyond the embarrassment and shame that often comes with sexuality

The importance of friends that you trust that you can talk to openly

How to talk to your kids about sexuality and realistic expectations

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

Disclaimer: Today’s conversation is not meant to disparage or demean anyone named Karen. That name just so happens to be associated with horrid things being done by white women. We don’t necessarily want to propel the “Karen” trend, but the problem is real, and we do need to discuss this topic.

Who are these people? You know the ones. Practicing intentional, blatant, and aggressive racism. Out in the open. In the past few years, they’ve come to be known as “Karens,” white women who feel entitled to their perception of white superiority. Let’s be clear that white men exhibit this behavior, too, though there isn’t a trending name to give them.

Openly racist behavior is at an all-time high. White people believe that this country is theirs, and that everyone else wants to take it away from them. Their rights, their religion, their ability to make money, their freedom. They feel their very existence is being threatened. In today’s episode, Monica and I are discussing why white people think it’s okay to be disrespectful to people of color, how someone in a position of power can embolden people to be more openly racist, and why white people need to be held accountable for bigoted actions.

Fellow white people: The takeaway here is that we have to be actively anti-racist. Speak up. Nothing changes if we don’t stand up for justice and call out racism when we see it. And if you’re practicing racism, you too can make a shift. We have to do better. Let’s change the narrative.

What’s in this episode:

The anger and fear that white people feel about “others”

The hidden “for a black person” connotation spoken by many white people

The importance of accountability and honest conversations

How the media and people in positions of power promote fear-mongering

Real stories about how white people disrespect people of colors

Why we need to believe other people’s experiences that are not our own

How easy it really is to just be kind

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

When am I going to land a better paying job? When am I going to meet the man (or woman) of my dreams? When am I going to get out of debt? When am I going to be able to afford to travel? When am I going to have an authentic, close group of friends?

When, when, when. People tend to be focused on when something is going to happen, but it has nothing to do with timing. It’s all about being ready. If you feel like you’re not receiving what you want, it’s because the universe (or God or whatever you believe in) knows you aren’t ready. You’re not being punished. You’re being challenged to make necessary changes in your life, to learn lessons from life experiences, to grow into the person who is ready for the blessings that you seek.

In today’s episode, Monica and I are discussing how to put in the work to receive the blessings that are coming for you and why you can and should dream bigger.

What’s in this episode:

The importance of timing (the universe knows when you are ready for a blessing)

The power of manifestation

Why “no” can be an answer to a prayer (a blessing in disguise)

Learning from your mistakes

Staying positive, even when it feels like things aren’t going your way

Why you shouldn’t push or force something you’re not ready for

How reflection is key to growth and progress

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

You are not your past. Sure, your past shapes who you are, but it does not define you. You get to determine the direction of your life. To do so, you have to make a conscious decision to tell a different story. We’ve all suffered some sort of trauma in our pasts, whether it’s financial or health challenges, bullying, sibling rivalry, divorced parents—the list goes on. History will repeat itself, until we make the decision to change it.

It’s easy to want, or pretend to have, an idealistic life. But nobody’s life is perfect. Hiding the imperfections and messiness that make you human makes it difficult to grow and heal. In today’s episode we’re talking about the importance of speaking the truth and using vulnerability and healing work as a means to create a new narrative. The most important story is the one you tell yourself. Decide how you are using life’s challenges to shape who you are. You are in charge of your own destiny.

What’s in this episode:

Why it’s important to be honest about your past (with yourself and with others)

How to heal your trauma and move forward

Why vulnerability is powerful

Why staying the victim gets you nowhere

What to do when you see things in your life as “punishments” for past hardships

The importance of taking ownership over your actions

How changing your narrative helps you develop more meaningful relationships

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

Disclaimer: If you’re overly sensitive or easily offended by honest real talk about race, this may not be the episode for you. Listen at your own discretion.

Let’s face it: people are afraid to have conversations about race. It’s difficult. It can be uncomfortable. You might not know what to say. Maybe you’re hyper aware of race, or maybe you’re completely clueless. People of color experience racial injustices every single day that white people will never understand.

And it’s not going to get any better unless we start having real, honest conversations about race. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica about the history of racism, dispelling stereotypes that white people have about black people, and shifting our thinking away from assumptions based on prejudice. And Monica is sharing personal experiences and valuable perspectives that you do not want to miss.

It’s time to put in the work. Educate yourself. Say something. Even if it sounds stupid or offensive, ask questions. Learn and grow. It’s not enough to not be racist. White people need to be actively anti-racist, and this conversation will help you take steps to do just that.

What’s in this episode:

Honest conversations about race

How lack of opportunity and access has shaped our white supremacist society

Monica’s experiences with racial profiling

How the media has portrayed black people in a negative light, further pushing stereotypes

Why cancel culture doesn’t benefit true understanding of racial injustice

Making an effort to learn and grow, even if you make mistakes along the way

Why it’s important to get to know and befriend people who are diverse

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

Money, work, lazy, perfection, failure. What do you think and feel when you hear these words?

Words have connotations. Words are full of energy—both negative and positive—and they carry intention. The way you use your words and how you say them matters. When you understand this, you don’t allow people to bring any negativity around you.

Today we’re talking about the power behind words, and why it’s so important to be conscious of how people treat you. Often, we believe what others say, even when it’s harmful. Words penetrate our psyche. When they are positive, they are uplifting. When they are demeaning, it’s a form of abuse. You can control the power of your words with awareness, education, and knowledge. You can control the power of others’ words with healthy boundaries, self-esteem, and confidence.

You are worthy of loving relationships and friendships. You are worthy of the best.

What’s in this episode:

Making the decision to work through your trauma and create healthy boundaries

Why we have to speak out against intentionally demeaning language (like the n-word)

How to hold each other accountable for our words and actions (including family members)

The importance of extending grace toward others and ourselves

Why failure is a good thing

Shifting our energy toward positivity and kindness

Reframing negative relationships with words

How covid has affected our ability to connect

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.

Cinderella is a fairy tale. And yet, many women still think of this story, and other princess tales, as reality. Woman meets man, man saves woman, they live happily ever after. Today, we’re going to talk about why this fairy tale should remain just that—a magical and idealized story.

The reality is that relationships are complicated. As a woman in a patriarchal society, it is important to know your worth. You cannot let society determine your value. When you take time to heal and truly know who you are and what you want from life, you can come to a relationship as a whole person, instead of as someone who “needs saving.” It’s time that we as women save ourselves.

No one is going to make you happy. No one is going to fill up your tank. Only you can do that for yourself. Now, let’s heal and get real.

What’s in this episode:

Why “you complete me” is a statement that kills relationships

Understanding and valuing your worth

How competitiveness is tearing down women friendships

Why you need to have difficult conversations

Building confidence and self-esteem

The importance of healing yourself and its effect on intimate relationships

How to protect your energy

Learning to love yourself as you are in this moment

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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We are affected by everything. All of what we hear and see... All of it affects us greatly. Our bodies are nothing more than an absorber of frequency: good, bad or ugly. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to the words you speak aloud. Being mindful not just about what you think, but what you say is so key.

In today’s solo episode, I am wrapping up my series on abuse and I’ll give you a sneak peek into what's to come with my Strong BOSS Bitches series. You’ll hear about a recent challenge I encountered and how I was able to navigate that through the words that I spoke. Once you realize the true power and depth of the words you say, you’ll truly be able to make the shifts to change your life for good.

What’s in this episode:

What you can expect in my upcoming Strong BOSS Bitches series

Why I’ll be going back to solo episodes after this series

Understanding your past life regressions and how it helps your world align

How I talked myself through a recent stressful situation

Why you have to say your affirmations out loud

How your entire body is affected by what is going on around you

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strongly suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

Many victims of abuse live in fear. Fear of telling their parents. Fear of setting boundaries. Fear of passing their trauma onto their children. But it doesn’t have to be this way. It is possible to heal your trauma. It is possible to break the cycle of not talking about trauma. It is possible to have open communication with your children.

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Rosalia Rivera of Consent Parenting, who empowers parents to be sex-positive and confidently teach their children about body autonomy and safety, boundaries, and consent. Rosalia is on a mission to normalize the conversation around consent and dismantle the shame that comes with abuse. If you are a survivor of abuse, Rosalia can help teach you how to not pass your triggers and trauma to your kids. All parents can learn how to prioritize self-love and boundary setting, and how to put fear-based methods of parenting in the past for good.

It isn’t our children’s job to prevent abuse; it’s ours.

What’s in this episode:

Rosalia’s family history of sexual abuse and how it influenced her own healing

The difference between consent education and abuse prevention education

Why it’s important to teach body autonomy from a young age

How to empower your children to recognize that their voice matters

Why discussions around consent and abuse shouldn’t be taboo

Creating a space of open communication with your child

Why support systems are so important as a parent with a history of abuse

Tools and resources for communicating and setting healthy boundaries

How to work with Rosalia

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing abuse and trauma. It may bring up feelings and thoughts about trauma specific to you. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strongly suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

Decluttering. It’s one of those buzz words we hear all the time and an activity that evokes a feeling of stress in a lot of people. But what if your inability to declutter is actually because of stress and past trauma? Whether it’s the loss of a parent or child, an abusive relationship, bullying in your past, or any other trauma, PTSD causes us to protect ourselves in ways that aren’t always beneficial. In today’s episode, I’m talking to Valerie Huard about her business, DO Well, where she empowers clients to overcome their trauma through decluttering.

Having suffered physical and emotional abuse by her grandfather as a youth, Valerie took it into her own hands as an adult to figure out how to take care of herself. Traditional medical and therapy routes failed her, and a cross-country move with her husband and children caused her to realize her trauma resulted in hoarding tendencies. Valerie and I take a deep dive into how trauma and clutter are linked, as well as how to separate the two and create lifestyle changes that are sustainable.

What’s in this episode:

Valerie’s experience with childhood abuse

How she tried to protect herself from further trauma

Valerie’s healing journey, both traditional and non-traditional

Her discovery that clutter and hoarding was linked to past stress and trauma

Why decluttering carries emotional attachments

How our brain and body process stress and trauma

How to disassociate from your trauma before (and during) decluttering your home

Practices to help you sustainably declutter and maintain long-term lifestyle changes

Resources and options for working with Valerie

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing child abuse—physical, emotional, and sexual. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strongly suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

Childhood abuse lives with you forever. You are a victim and a survivor for the rest of your life. How do you take charge of your healing journey? In today’s episode, I have the pleasure to chat with Kisha Edmunds who shares how her stepfather sexually assaulted her from ages 5-12, and how she was able to prosecute him 20+ years later. And win. She details behaviors and actions she used to protect herself as a child, how she finally disconnected herself from the core of her trauma, and how she prioritizes her healing as both a woman and a mother.

You won’t regret following her story. Her social media platforms, Kisha’s Legacy, are a place for her to share her very personal experience and engage with other trauma survivors. It is a way to put her pain to purpose. If you are listening to this and have ever found yourself a victim of abuse, whether recently or 20+ years ago, I hope this episode encourages you to seek help and put your healing first.

What’s in this episode:

Kisha’s experience with childhood sexual abuse

How gaslighting plays a factor in abusive relationships

How being a person of color influenced her situation

Why it’s important to listen to children and take their voices seriously

How to recognize triggers and learn to respond to them

Resources for trauma and abuse victims

Why it’s important to prioritize your healing

How to disconnect from your trauma

What true self-care looks like

Kisha’s social media presence and how she aims to help others heal

For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing domestic abuse and violence. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strenuously suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

After escaping from an abusive relationship, you can feel like you are in quicksand, trying to stop sinking. Enter Orsika Julia. On today’s episode, she shares her own experience of domestic abuse, how she left and began her healing journey. She shares some of the tendencies and red flags she witnessed, what a love bombing is and why you need time to heal before beginning another relationship. If you are listening to this and are in a similar situation, my hope is that this episode opens the door for you to find a way out of the quicksand.

What’s in this episode:

Orsika’s experience with abuse and domestic violence

How the way a person treats their family is related to abusive tendencies

What a love bombing is

Mindset shifts and how they help with healing

The red flags Orsika ignored in her marriage

Why you need time to heal after an abusive relationship

How she left her situation and began healing

Dealing with the triggers that exist after abuse

The work that Orsika does now

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing child abuse, both physical and mental, emotional and sexual. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strenuously suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

Patterns and cycles of abuse can affect us our entire lives, especially when we witness and experience it as children. In this episode, I’m joined by Kimberly McFerron, host of the Limitless Pregnancy Podcast. She shares her experience growing up as a child of divorce between parents with a volatile relationship, being date raped at age 15 and how those experiences perpetuated a pattern of abusive relationships. We talked about gaslighting in relationships, breaking those patterns of abuse, and how Kimberly began to recognize and allow good things to happen in her life.

What’s in this episode:

Kimberly’s experience growing up as a child of divorce

How her parent’s volatile relationship affected her childhood

Her story of being raped at age 15 and the aftermath

The pattern of abusive relationships she experienced

The gaslighting that occurs in relationships and how to recognize it

Breaking cycles of abuse and why that’s important for our kids

Learning to accept and recognize good things after experiencing trauma

The importance of getting help

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing child abuse, both physical and mental, emotional and sexual. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strenuously suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

What are some of the red flags you need to look out for in the adults who are around your kids? In today’s episode, Melissa is sharing her story of abuse at the hands of a family friend. She shares the grooming that took place and why she kept her abuse a secret. This is such a powerful episode about how to keep your children safe and how you should speak and support someone who has experienced abuse. Melissa even shares how her trauma began to affect her physically and impacted her health.

What’s in this episode:

Melissa’s story of abuse and grooming at the hands of a family friend

Some of the red flags to look for in adults around your children

How her abuser’s threats against her family caused her to hide what was happening

The best way to talk to or support someone who has been abused

The difference between curiosity and concern

Why it’s an honor when someone shares their story with you

Some of the physical pain Melissa dealt with during her abuse

How her trauma has affected her life and her health

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Trigger warning: This episode contains content describing child abuse, both physical and mental, emotional and sexual. If this is not in line with something that you want to or are able to listen to today, I strenuously suggest that you do not listen to this episode.

Today’s episode is a powerful one. I’m joined by Renee who is sharing her story of abuse, being trafficked, and her journey to healing. She shares her story in detail and the aftermath of the abuse she suffered from her father. Renee discusses what her healing journey has been like and how it has led her to share her story and help others who are experiencing similar forms of abuse. This is not an easy episode to listen to but an important one and I’m so honored to be able to share this platform with Renee.

What’s in this episode:

Renee’s story of abuse and how she was trafficked by her father

How her story unfolded in a normal suburban area

Her father’s trial and how it affected her

How she began her healing journey

Why it’s important to let yourself feel your emotions when healing

Why Renee feels it’s important to share her story

How Renee is helping others

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Trigger warning: This episode touches on the topics of eating disorders such as anorexia and physical, mental and emotional abuse.

Ever thought about what it might feel like to confront your abuser? In this episode, I had a conversation with Brianna Carter of Mama Knows Nada, a blog she started after her unexpected bundle of joy came into her life and she wanted to share all of the real, raw truths of motherhood. Brianna and I chat about her struggle with anorexia and how she finally overcame it. She also uncovers trauma from her childhood and how she ended up confronting her mom about it. You’ll hear about why self-care isn’t selfish in motherhood and why you need to go after your dreams!

What’s in this episode: How Brianna’s weight struggles came about

Why you need to audit your coping mechanisms

How her mom reacted to her confrontation

The transformation she had after her conversation about her traumatic childhood

How she struggled with her un-traditional goals for her life

How it’s not selfish to take care of yourself

Why you might need a break as a mom

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So many people have “church hurt”. Religious trauma runs deep in our society and in this episode, I had on Jo Luehmann. Jo is a speaker and does work around purity culture, decolonization, white supremacy, trauma, healing, and the LGBTQ+ community. She shares why you have to be mindful about what you tie your worth to and her upbringing as a Catholic, turned Christian and her current beliefs. You’ll hear about the hierarchy of the church that grooms abuse, the cycles of trauma that plague religions and so much more!

What’s in this episode:

Jo’s backstory on religion and her upbringing

The destructiveness of church and religion

How justifying the treatment of “other” by way of sin and God is disparaging

The hierarchy that religion creates that grooms abuse

How cycles of abuse and trauma perpetuate each other

Her ideas for the future of the church

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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It’s time to take control of your finances! That’s right. In this episode, we’re talking about one of my favorite subjects, money. I brought on Cheryl Nelson-Boyd, CFP®, BFA™ and financial advisor to talk all things finances. Cheryl and I dive into why you need to get comfortable with numbers and know what’s happening in your finances.

What’s in this episode: What Cheryl does as a financial advisor

How Cheryl helps women through unexpected transitions

How goalposts can help you understand where you’re at

How to empower yourself financially

The top 3 mistakes people are making with their finances

How to start getting comfortable with your money narrative

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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There is always MORE to the story! That’s one thing that we have to keep in mind as we watch the ever-changing news cycle that is constantly spitting out new stories. Sonni Abatta is a 15-year veteran of the TV news industry and a diehard oversharer. In this episode, Sonni and I talk about the dangers of a reactive press, her career in TV news and why you need to expose yourself to news from all sources.

What’s in this episode: Why she started her podcast, We Gotta Talk

Why you need to connect with and understand people beyond your reality

The importance of connecting with who you are and your spirituality

The spiritual hibernation we’re collectively going through

How to address difficult conversations with kids

The most memorable stories she’s covered in her career

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Are you ready to stop making excuses and just do the damn thing? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Metcalf, creator of the Do the Damn Thing journal. We talk about how her journal came about, some of the best practices for journaling and how to hold yourself accountable. She also talks about Human Design, how it impacts your energy and your outlook on the world.

What’s in this episode:

How she started the Do the Damn Thing journal

How to use a journal to notice patterns in your life

How Karen works with people in Human Design

How your Human Design impacts your energy

Why you shouldn’t argue with people on social media

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Is your branding telling the story you want to portray? In this episode, I was joined by Cheale Villa, founder of Visual Caffeine. Cheale is a marketing and branding expert and shared some valuable insight into the branding process. We talk about how to market your brand without being too salesy, the impact of micro-influencers and how having strong, authentic branding can set your business apart.

What’s in this episode: How she came up with the name Visual Caffeine

Her strategy of marketing without a sales pitch

The impact of micro-influencers in marketing

Why you have to have your endgame in mind

How clients can struggle to speak up and how her company empowers people to do that

What the branding process looks like

How your branding can differentiate you from competitors

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Who doesn’t love a clean, gluten-free, additive-free drink? Did I also mention that it’s a woman-owned and operated tequila company? In this episode, I had a conversation with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila.

Mara and I discuss her life experience and how this led to her starting her own tequila brand. She shares the process of creating her Luna Blanco tequila and what her loved ones thought when she decided to start this company. We chat about her time management and how she juggles being an entrepreneur, mother and wife.

What’s in this episode: How Mara got into the tequila business

How she used her experience, being a mother, and curiosity as leverage for business

The process of being considered “100% agave tequila”

How her friends and family reacted to her idea of starting a tequila company

Her time management routine and how she runs her day

Her first product, the Luna Blanco

The upcoming products she is planning

How you have the power to define who we want to become

The lack of woman-owned and woman-owned and operated tequila brands

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We’re back for part two of the wrap-up of my series on marrying Rich. I am joined again by my co-parenting teammate, Allison to talk about our experience. In this episode, we talk about why we choose peace instead of distress for our relationships with each other for the sake of all of our sanity.

We talk about why you have to make sure you’re marrying a good person who is kind and what we continue to look forward to in the future together as co-parenting families.

What’s in this episode: The treasure of having people who have been there long term

What we’re excited about in the future as our kids become adults

Why you should make sure you marry a nice person

One thing to remember about who you might divorce

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As we get ready to wrap up this series about marrying Rich, I am joined again by my co-parenting teammate, Allison to talk about our experience. In this episode, we talk about the things we got right and what we wish we would’ve done differently for our family.

We talk about the positive dynamics of our blended family relationship and the effects this had on our kids. You’ll hear some personal stories about the holidays, bonus grandparents and more!

What’s in this episode: What we wish we would’ve done differently for our kids

What we’re proud of having done well while co parenting

The beauty of having bonus grandparents

The positives of our family dynamics

What we’re glad that we did for our family

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Last week, we heard from my daughter Skylar. This week on the podcast, we get to hear my son’s perspective on divorce, blended families, and how to navigate when you move away from your kid’s family. You won’t want to miss his take on holidays.

You’ll hear his advice on how parents can include their kids in deciding on schedules, how to navigate distance between families, and why healthy communication between parents is so important for kids to see.

What’s in this episode: Including kids on holiday decisions

The challenges of going between houses

Navigating different households and sets of household rules and rhythms

Why continuity between houses is important

Why finances are important to consider

Focusing on the big picture of well adjusted kids

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How do kids really feel about divorce? In this episode, my daughter Skylar is dishing on her experience as a child of divorce and living among two blended families.

You’ll hear her advice on how parents can make the transition simpler for their children. She also talks about the pressure that kids have put on them when parents refuse to communicate and she even rates how we did as divorced parents. We also touch on the topic of “emotional incest” which tends to come up a lot in families of divorce.

What’s in this episode: The dynamics of navigating divorce situations

The pressure on kids when having to communicate FOR their parents

Skylar’s thoughts on how they did as divorced parents

Why you should avoid “emotional incest”

How to make everyone feel supported in blended families

Why schedules and routines are important for children

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Think your ex-spouse’s wedding day might be a little awkward for you? It doesn’t HAVE to be. In this episode, Allison and I are back to discuss our respective wedding days to our husbands and how we showed up to support each other (and our kids did too).

You’ll hear why it’s essential to step up when you’re a bonus parent. We also dive into long-distanced parenting and the positives of that living situation plus the challenges we encounter too. We also give our best advice for navigating holidays, birthdays, differences in family life and of course, how to handle your ex-spouse’s new love interest.

What’s in this episode: The stories of our weddings and moving forward as a family

Why having a mentor can be super helpful

How you have to step up as a bonus parent

The difficulty of having long-distanced families

How having a long-distanced family had its positives too

How we navigate holidays, birthdays and more as blended families

Our advice for how to handle your ex-spouse’s new partner

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We had a pretty big milestone this weekend! Our daughter graduated from college and in this episode, Allison and I had a conversation about our unique family experience and the precious gift it has brought our families.

You’ll hear about why we appreciate our coparenting relationship and the beauty of being able to honor memories of your family for the sake of your kids. Allison shares her advice for becoming a step-parent and we discuss approaching situations like these with more love.

What’s in this episode: The big milestone we just celebrated

The end result of having our family dynamic with the kids and each other

How honoring the past brings he gift of fondness and memories

Allison’s advice for becoming a stepmom and joining present families

How to take action with more love and less selfishness

Why kids need feminine and masculine interactions

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In this episode, I brought on someone whom I have a bit in common with and that’s because we both married Rich. I sat down for a conversation with my ex-husband’s wife and my co-parenting teammate, Allison.

This episode is the first in a series on the podcast about how we both married Rich. We’re going to be detailing our experience of co-parenting together. In this initial episode, we talk about the sacrifices and challenges of co-parenting, why we don’t use the term “step-children” or “step-parent”, our family dynamic and so much more.

What’s in this episode: Our story of how we’ve known each other and our co-parenting journey

How she got to know Rich and their love story

Their families tight-knit bond with each other

The communication barriers from co-parenting

How we always put the bubble ahead of everything

The difficulty and sacrifice of co-parenting

Why we use the term “bonus” instead of “step”

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In this episode, I talked to someone who is super inspiring to me, Adriana Madrigal. Adriana is the founder of Mad-Man Inc., a company of artists, producers, designers and editors who drive ideas from inception to creation. Adriana has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry and her story is so encouraging for anyone who has a big dream that they are going after. Adriana shares where her self-confidence came from, how she overcame imposter syndrome especially as a parent and what her days look like as an entrepreneur and mother of two.

What’s in this episode: How Adriana got started in the music and production industry

How a certification program opened the doors for her

Her experience of being mentored by an experienced professional

Where Adriana’s belief in herself comes from

How she’s navigated imposter syndrome

What her days look like as an entrepreneur and mom

How the shows come together behind the scenes

Her first concert and how this shaped her future

Shows she’s looking forward to as we come out of the COVID

What show she was most excited to work on

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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If you run a business, you definitely need to hear this episode. My guest, Heather Cox, founder of Certify My Company, assists and coaches diverse owned businesses get 3rd party diversity certified. These certifications in turn open doors to big opportunities. In this episode, Heather and I chat about the numerous ways certification can help grow your business, the shift in branding that’s focused on storytelling and why we as consumers should focus on aligning our values with our dollars.

What’s in this episode: How Heather got into the business of certifications

Some of the reasons people are denied for certifications

How getting certified supports your business

The importance of aligning your values with your dollars

The shift of branding being centered around storytelling

How certifications can open up doors for you

What she can do to help people get certified

The reason why you want to know who owns and operates a business

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Do you have a strong why behind what you do? In this episode, I was joined by Natalie Mills, a jewelry and accessory apparel company that believes in transforming the lives of women through economic growth, social transformation and political stability. In this episode, we talk about mentorship, the important why behind her brand and why you should focus on finding your passion. She also shares her idea behind creating her iconic bling face masks that are wildly popular by being receptive to the market and paying attention.

What’s in this episode: Natalie’s story of getting started in the jewelry and accessory space

Why having mentors is important

Her advice around not “wasting your time”

Why you shouldn’t be a placeholder

Her thoughts on accessibility and affordability

The mission behind her brand

Her iconic bling face mask

How she incorporates her why into her business

How your purpose can find you

Why you should be realistic in comparisons

How to be more receptive to the market

Her brand ambassador program

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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After having her baby, Laura Berens wanted to get back in shape. This prompted her to start her clothing business, Love & Fit. In this episode, we talk about her entrepreneurship journey and how she realized the lack of workout attire for postpartum and pregnant women. She shares tips and advice for how she used Kickstarter to launch her business, how she found confidence in herself as an entrepreneur and why she believed in creating products that were inclusive of every size and stage that women are in.

What’s in this episode:

Why she started Love & Fit

Why Laura launched on Kickstarter

How she started out her business slowly and steadily

How Kickstarter works for product-based businesses

Her product line and her why behind creating the products

Where she finds confidence in entrepreneurship

How she juggles family and being an entrepreneur

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Have you ever looked at a product and thought, “There has to be something better!” That’s what my guest, Jillian Apgar did when she set out to create her premium silk sheet brand for babies, Coco Beans. Jillian shares her entrepreneurial experience and talks about what she noticed about the lack of representation in high-end baby brands.

What’s in this episode:

What Coco Beans is and why she started this business

The lack of representation in the premium baby space

The beauty in finding your cheerleading squad

Why outsourcing is critical for growth

The time commitment of being an entrepreneur

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Are you creating a brand that people can connect with? You know that feeling you get when you really resonate with a brand, their values and what they offer? Well, that’s exactly what we’re chatting about in this episode with Ari, brand strategist and founder of Chykalophia. Ari shares the story of her business and what brought her from Bali to Chicago.

What’s in this episode:

How people-pleasing comes back to haunt us

Her tips for turning a brand into a story

Her story about miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy

Ari’s wakeup call for her personal life and business

Positive things that have come out of the pandemic

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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It’s time for industries and spaces to listen to what people are asking for. That’s exactly what my guest, Angela Engel set out to do when she founded her company, The Collective Book Studio. She wanted to transform the way the world looked at book publishing and help to break our society away from some of the more traditional publishing models.

In this episode, Angela shares why she believes in this new model of publishing and what her business does as an independent publishing house. She talks about some of the differences in her company, traditional publishing and self publishing.

What’s in this episode:

What it means to be an independent publishing house and her take on partnership publishing

Why she wanted to start a different business model for publishing

How racism shows up in the publishing industry

Why she aims to bring diverse and inclusive books into this world

Her “why” behind her publishing company

What she wants her children to learn from her as an entrepreneur

How you can get in touch with Angela

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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You always know what’s best for you. Have you ever had a gut feeling about something? In this episode, I was joined by an incredible guest, Paloma Lopes.

Paloma shares her experience of getting pregnant during covid while working from home and why she decided to keep that a secret. We talk about a lot of the stigmas of motherhood and being a mom in the workplace.

What’s in this episode:

Paloma’s experience working in HR and keeping her pregnancy a secret during COVID

The stigma of motherhood and why she didn’t want to give into it at first

What she did for her maternity leave

How moms get more pressure than dads in parenthood

Cultural differences of maternity leave

How Paloma made her decision to follow her own path as a working mom

Why she wants to keep her motherhood separate from work

Her process for blocking out the extra noise

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Racism is so heavily rooted in America that it touches nearly every aspect of people’s daily lives. As you’ll hear from guest Shameka Allen-Lane, it even happens in the workplace.

In this episode, I spoke with Shameka, the founder of Catalyst Event Coaching, a company that empowers nonprofits and small businesses to execute their event planning needs by providing them with tailored solutions. She shares her experience as a black woman working in America and dealing with racism in the workplace.

What’s in this episode:

What Shameka does within her business, Catalyst Event Coaching

Why she got into the hospitality and events industry

Her experience as a pastor’s grandchild

How the white and black experience is different in America vs. other countries

The black experience and how black people are affected by generational trauma

Shameka’s encounter with racism in the workplace

The reality of corporate racism

The truth behind code switching and how it affects people

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Did you know that Muslim is NOT a religion? There are a lot of misconceptions around the Muslim community and Islam. In this episode, I had on Zaiba Hasan and Uzma Jafri, podcast hosts and founders of Mommying While Muslim.

Zaiba and Uzma explain Islam and how it differs (and how it’s similar) to other religions like Christianity. They talk about how the religion is practiced differently based on geographic location and answer a few questions I had about being Muslim.

What’s in this episode:

The basics of Islam

How the media misinterprets Muslims and Islam

Why you need to go deeper and get to know people

All about the hijab and modesty

How American Muslims practice their religion vs. Muslim people in other countries

Rituals vs. core values in Islam

How being white-passing affects Muslim people

Advice on how to teach your white children about being accepting

Why you shouldn’t dehumanize others (and how it perpetuates the “other divide”)

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Let’s be real, there’s a lot of learning and unlearning that needs to happen for white people, especially white women. In this episode, I was joined by Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham, the podcast hosts and founders of Dear White Women.

Sara and Misasha drop so many valuable gems in this episode about dismantling white supremacy through teaching kids about the history of the n-word and having those tough conversations with your kids about why this word is unacceptable.

What’s in this episode:

Why people who aren’t black can’t use the n-word

How to have conversations with your children about the n-word

The fears that parents of black children have (and other children of color)

Why women should identify with womanhood before their race

How to stand up for others and yourselves

Why you have to be critical about the media you consume

Why you have to remember the humanity of others

How to change your behavior patterns and support minority-owned businesses and brands

The identity struggles that Asians go through

Why you should seek time affluence over money affluence

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I’m very excited to be sharing this conversation I had today with Sarah. Sarah is an audiologist who shares her unique experience as a biracial woman of being able to see her life’s experience from both a black and white perspective.

Sarah talks about growing up in a community that was predominately white and how being immersed in white culture affected her. She shares the challenges she faced growing up as a black child and the things she experienced in her community.

What’s in this episode:

Her experience as a biracial child

Comments and concerns people had about her being biracial

Challenges she faced growing up as a black child

How she was impacted by being immersed in white culture

Realizations she had in college about segregation and inequalities

The lack of safety nets in underserved neighborhoods

Why it’s a white person’s job to raise their kids to be allies for the black community (and other communities of color)

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Progress can’t happen if we aren’t putting in the work and taking action to make a change. In this episode, I was joined by Rachel Wade. Rachel is the brilliant woman behind Guided By the Golden Rule. I first discovered Rachel when I read her Scary Mommy article earlier this year.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to her about how we can teach our white children about race. We talk about why this is necessary and how you can infuse black stories into your child’s life early on.

What’s in this episode:

The rebirth process I went through to step into my new self

Why Rachel believes in sharing her experiences

Rachels reasoning behind starting this dialogue about race

How a conversation with a friend sparked her article for Scary Mommy

Why you need to teach your white children about race

How to expose your white children to black stories

Why you have to apologize even if you didn’t know it was inappropriate

Why everyone making incremental, positive changes is needed

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I’m so excited to share this conversation I had with Mariana Russo Chambers, founder of Cut + Clarity, a fine jewelry company that believes in innovation, transparency and community.

In this episode, we hear her story about her life and her journey of starting her own jewelry company. We talk about code-switching, why you have to be cognizant of what you say and do and why diversity is important for our world.

What’s in this episode:

How she came to start her business, Cut and Clarity

Mariana’s experience with code-switching

Why what you do and say matters

Why she focuses on hiring immigrants

Her reasoning behind doing only fine jewelry

Her take on using lab-grown diamonds

What a CC Boss is

Why a diverse world is important

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Have you ever thought about the fact that we have months dedicated to history? Women’s History Month and Black History Month are examples. But why isn’t their history already included in the textbooks?

This is one of the topics discussed in this episode with Dr. Zabina Bhasin. Zabina is a diversity and inclusion expert who founded In KidZ, a subscription box service dedicated to cultural learning. We chat about her founding this company and what it means to her.

What’s in this episode:

 How South Asian is a more precise description versus saying Indian.

 Zabina’s experience of growing up a first-generation immigrant

What she learned from going to university in India

Why inclusivity and values are important to teach to kids

What her subscription company is and what they do

How they’re working to partner with schools and teachers

Why history needs to be taught in a more inclusive way

How we have to all work together to make a change

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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One of the only ways we can evolve and move forward as a country is to have inclusion and equity in every area and industry. In this episode, I had on Milagros Brown. Milagros is a political campaign and strategic fundraising expert and most recently, the founder of After November, an organization focused on providing tools to support consistent work beyond elections to make an impact for systemic change.

She shares her journey in the political sector and what she’s learned from being in political fundraising. We touch on the topic of white privilege and the need for systemic changes in our world. We also talk about how we can get more of the Black community involved in the political landscape and how we can all do our part to set them up for success in office.

What’s in this episode:

What brought Milagros to this entrepreneurial endeavor

How her involvement in politics has changed based on her values

What stood out to her when she was in political fundraising

Human rights issues that are politicized

How to have productive conversations around race and equity

Why there needs to be a change in our world

Why white people need to acknowledge that white privilege exists and benefits them

Her tips on how we can set up the Black community for success in political office

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I have another great guest on the podcast to chat all about her non-profit, Perfect Inc., which empowers formerly incarcerated women to achieve career success. Perfect Inc. founder Alyson McNair joined me to chat about the prison system and how her non-profit seeks to help women who are formerly incarcerated as they enter back into the real world.

Alison and I chat about the different methods, tools and training programs her non-profit offers. We also talk about the prison system and some of the misconceptions that formerly incarcerated people have to navigate as they exit the system.

What’s in this episode:

What one needs to do when released from incarceration

What her non-profit does to help formerly incarcerated people and the challenges they face

How her partnership with Microsoft came about

The conflict-resolution and lifestyle training offered by her non-profit

Why it’s important to help other people

The problems with the prison system

How anyone can find themselves in prison

What Alyson saw missing from the system

How corporate sponsors and partners can work with her non-profit

The goals of her March fundraiser

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I am so excited to be bringing you this guest on the series, Medgine Williams. Medgine is an entrepreneur and fashion stylist who helps people find outfits and styles that speak to them and their personal tastes.

You’ll hear how you can support without appropriating other people’s cultures, how generations of oppression still affect the Black community today and why equity needs to be a part of the conversation we have about race and diversity.

What’s in this episode:

How Medgine and I met each other

Her experience as a Haitian American

Why you have to respect other people’s cultures

How she got into her career in fashion

The role clothes play in how you represent yourself

The appropriation of culture in fashion

How you can support without appropriating cultures

Changes she’s seen over the years in the context of race in America

How generational oppression still affects the Black community today

Why equity needs to be apart of the diversity conversation

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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We all have a job on this Earth - to support, uplift and be there for people of color, specifically the Black community, who historically face issues in their day-to-day lives due to the color of their skin.

Systemic racism is a real problem and throughout the events of last year, more people have woken-up to the fact that white privilege exists. It’s not a them-problem, it’s an issue for all of us. It doesn’t fall to the Black community to deal with, it’s something we all need to work together to dismantle.

What’s in this episode:

A vision I had that sharpened my perspective on this topic

Why you need to hear this message about systemic racism

How you need to step away from us vs. them mentality

Why this is a problem for everyone

The superiority issues that many people suffer from

How you reap what you sow

How our world will be better when there is less scarcity

Why this conversation is extremely important

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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If you’re ready for a life-changing episode then you’ll want to hear this conversation I had with Stephen Kramer Glickman. You might recognize Stephen as he is someone who has gained quite the following online on TikTok and Instagram. Not only that, Stephen is a comedian, philanthropist, podcaster, actor and now a musician too.

In this episode, we talk about how confidence is way underrated in today’s society. We talk about showing up, stepping out of your “lane” to do whatever you want, how people often sell themselves short, and why self-love is critical for our lives.

Trigger warning: In this episode, we touch on the topic of suicide.

What’s in this episode:

His experience with doing charity events for kids

How he took his idea for merch and blew it up

His thoughts on the year 2020

Stephen’s feelings about therapy and how it has helped him

How he got into music through going live on TikTok

Why he ended up deciding to do a music album

Stephen’s podcast and his experience with hosting it

The realizations he’s had about suicide and self-love

How you’re free to step out of your lane

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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I had a conversation with one of my clients on the podcast and I am thrilled to be sharing it with you. In this episode, I talked with realtor and entrepreneur, Alison Maguire.

Alison is someone who had her spiritually blossom from the pain and trials she endured in life. Like so many women, she had hit a breaking point that made her realize it’s either them (kids, husband, employees and clients) or me.

We chat about her connections with her spirit guides, how her spirituality has helped her gain ease and clarity and so much more.

What’s in this episode:

What Alison does for her career
Where her spiritual journey came about
Her spiritual background growing up
How having these tools has helped her recognize the future with more ease
Why you should focus on getting in your flow
How Alison uses spirit guides
The loneliness of being a female entrepreneur

For full show notes, resources and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast

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Have you ever been the person who looks at the glass half full? Possibly you find that you’re constantly battling with having a “good day” or maybe you find yourself spending too much time arguing with friends about things you can’t change like the political landscape of our world (without running for office, of course)!

In this episode, I am talking about why you have to start reframing how you look at the challenges you face. I talk about how heaven and hell are available to you right now on Earth and how you have the choice to decide which one you experience.

You’ll hear how you can become your own hero and take the fastest route to true, genuine happiness.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How everything you need exists inside of you
Why you have to learn to look at lessons as victories
How heaven and hell are available to you right now
How you have to learn to be your own hero
Why you shouldn’t partake in a versus mentality
What the fastest way to happiness is

Links mentioned:

011: The Beauty in Loss with Misha Inspires

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I have another exciting guest on the podcast to join me in a conversation about spirituality. In this episode, I had on Misha of Misha Inspires.

I actually met Misha through my daughter who is in the same sorority as her. Misha went through grief and loss at a very young age and it has shifted her perspectives on life in so many profound ways.

At such a young age, she brings so much wisdom and insight. We talked about energy shifting, finding happiness in your calling and the realizations she’s had around relinquishing control.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How Misha and I got to know each other
What brought Misha into spirituality
Her views on religion and spirituality
The realization she had when she lost her cousin
How she’s been able to cultivate energy shifting
How Misha’s been able to find genuine happiness in her purpose
What she’s learned about relinquishing control
Her journey of going back to the basics

Links mentioned:

Misha’s Instagram
The Interior Castle by Teresa of Àvila
Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman Ph.D.

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Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment

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I am so excited to be bringing you my very first guest on the podcast. In this episode, I was joined by a good friend of mine and someone that I like to call my spiritual son, Thomas A. Shute.

Thomas is the owner of 5 Mile Yoga and Wellness and though we’ve never met in person, we’re internet besties and operate on the same soul wavelength.

Thomas shares how we came to know each other and the spiritual crossroads he overcame. He talks about the biggest lessons he learned from God, tools that keep him faithful and his journey as a Kundalini yoga instructor and studio owner.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How Thomas and I know each other
The spiritual crossroad he was at
Why he’s sick of continuing patterns without change
One of the biggest lessons he’s learned about God
The mantra that shifted him from fear to faith
What tools keep him faithful
His experience as a yoga entrepreneur and teaching Kundalini yoga
Lessons he’s learned from his spiritual teachers
Why you should always seek friends who are moving forward and evolving

Links mentioned:

Thomas’ Instagram

5 Mile Yoga & Wellness

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Spirituality and faith are the things that have helped me move through some of the most difficult and challenging points in my own life.

That’s why I am focusing this second series of the podcast all around spirituality. In this series, I will be interviewing different people about spirituality and what it means to them.

In this kick-off episode, I am talking about my personal viewpoints of spirituality, the purpose of life and some of the problems that come up with organized religion.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What spirituality is
How my faith and spirituality has helped me through the bad stuff
The problems with organized religion
How I personally look at spirituality
Why I encourage you to go inward
The purpose of life
What I mean when I say “giving you the keys to the castle”

Links mentioned:Past episodes
Interior Castle

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Interior Castle (Dover Thrift Editions: Religion)

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Today I want to talk about one of my favorite quotes and tools: “Have a heart and mind open to everything and attached to nothing.” It’s a great way to test where you are with your growth and spirituality.

In this episode, I’m challenging you to notice the moments when you are uncomfortable and closed off and learn how to open your heart and mind. I’m also defining attachments and sharing a personal experience of when I was forced to check in on my own attachments.

So I’m encouraging you for the new year to have a heart and mind open to the world around you, be in the flow and do not let yourself be bogged down by attachments. Recognize the perfection of life and that everything is a lesson and a blessing.

What you’ll find in this episode:

The difference between the heart and mind
What the flow of being open looks like
Why judging others is easy
How to not harden your heart and mind to others
Definition of attachments
A personal experience with attachments

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I’m hearing from a lot of people that are having a hard time navigating through what it means to be human right now.

When you are in the feelings of anxiety, you are looking into the future. Feelings of depression and sadness often mean you are looking into the past. In this episode, I’m walking you through an exercise to align, center and ground your mind and body in the present. I’m also sharing how to handle the negative energy and information we are constantly absorbing.

This is not a substitute for professional help and medication if they are needed, but a way to call your energy bodies back and NOT be victimized by your own mind.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How I’m embracing the new year
The changes and shifts happening in our world
How information overload is affecting us
An exercise to bring us back into the present

Links mentioned:005: Anger

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Blaming takes away your power. It takes away your ability to heal. It hinders you from moving forward in life.

Being a victim is destroying your life and it’s time to stop victimizing yourself.

In this episode, I am diving into why you have to take back control and eliminate the blame game from your life. You’ll hear why this is essential for your happiness and why extending grace to others can be the biggest gift to yourself.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What the world blame means to me
How you have no control as a victim
Why you have to take back the power over situations
How there’s nothing worse than playing the blame game
Why you need to give grace to others

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Anger is a lie. What you’re actually feeling when you say you’re angry at someone is really just a manifestation of other emotions!

It’s that volcanic explosion at the end of abandonment, rejection, betrayal or whatever other negative emotions living inside of you.

In this episode, I am getting real and raw about what you might actually be experiencing when you feel angry. You’ll realize through this episode that you HAVE to stop blaming the world for your anger and take charge over the feeling when you’re experiencing it.

I talk about the expectations we have and how those can lead to disappointments. You’ll also find out why you need to be authentically you (and listen to your inner calling) if you want to find true happiness.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why you should examine your real feelings
What anger really is
How to use the emotion code chart to decipher how you really feel
Why you have to go deeper into your emotions
Reasons you might feel “angry”
How nobody is going to complete you
Why you have to listen to your inner calling

Links mentioned:

The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness

001: Happiness Can’t Be Found Outside of You

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The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness (Updated and Expanded Edition)

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Are you ready to lose thousands of pounds? Now, I know what you’re thinking, “that is physically impossible,” and you’re right. But that’s not what I am referring to when I say this statement.

I am actually talking about spiritual weight loss and the secret to this kind of weight loss: forgiveness.

You’re worthy of living a life without a backpack full of shit bricks (aka anger, resentment and negativity). If you’re living your day to day life and you haven’t forgiven everyone (yes, everyone) who has wronged you in some way, you’re doing it wrong.

Take a listen to hear why you have to learn to let go of past wounds. I talk about how releasing and forgiving helps you to move forward and live a lighter, fuller and more enriched life.

What you’ll find in this episode:

Why you have to learn to forgive EVERYONE
The reasons that it matters to forgive people and situations
What you’re actually saying when you forgive
One of my first fears and how it played out in my life with other situations
How to forgive (and let it go)

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Want to know what I think? I believe you should make it your life’s goal to become one with happiness. Like I mentioned a few episodes back, happiness is an inside job.

It’s a practice that you have to work on every, single, day.

In this episode, I shared how the problems and challenges we face are there for a purpose. Each thing we go through brings us a lesson to extract and knowing this, is the key to staying in the vortex of your happiness.

Take a listen to hear how you can keep yourself engulfed in happiness and away from the negativity, muck and all of the other bull shit that hinders us from experiencing true joy.

What you’ll find in this episode:

How I look at happiness as a practice
How the world makes more sense when you recognize there is a purpose for adversity
Why all of your experiences are meant to change you
Why you should focus on being grateful on a daily basis
Why you need to STOP watering situations and people that don’t make you happy
The gaping black hole of need (and how this doesn’t fill up your happiness tank)
Why you shouldn’t delay happiness based on other people’s judgment

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If you wake up every day feeling unhappy, it’s probably because you're listening to the voice inside of your head that’s telling you to do things you don’t actually want to do. You are spending time doing things that aren’t in alignment with your life’s soul purpose!

It’s time to find a plan, work the plan and get the life you deserve to live.

This episode is all about finding yourself and getting in tune with what’s actually true.

Also, I am going to let you in on a secret... That voice that’s inside of your head, she (or he) is a liar and you can’t spend another minute listening to the bull shit they’re spewing to you in an attempt to dim your light and keep you down.

I am talking all about this today and how so many people are held back by this inner voice. I also share how you holding back from being who you genuinely want to be is a hindrance to not only yourself but other people who need your inspiration for their journey.

What you’ll find in this episode:

What it really means to find yourself
Why you need to find out what isn’t you
Why you NEED to learn that opinions aren’t truth
The weight of this world on everyone’s shoulders
How the inner voice keeps you from being who you’re meant to be
Why you shouldn't waste your time with miserable people

Links mentioned:Eckhart Tolle Books

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Our world is full of people who spend their lives trying to check off imaginary boxes of expectations that society has put in place for them. We’ve listened to our parents, society, school, the church, friends, family, etc. about the things that we’re “supposed” to be doing to live a full and fulling life, but it’s all a bunch of bull shit.

The truth is: there is no one way to happiness.

In this episode, I talked about how happiness is an inside job and how it can’t be found outside of yourself. You’ll hear a lot of insight on this topic and an overview of what’s to come on this podcast!

I know these things about being happy because I make it my business to know a lot about a lot of things - I am a bit of a lifetime learner. Oh, and I also spend a lot of time listening to dead people. My goal in this podcast is to help you find you and figure out who the hell you are!

What you’ll find in this episode:

What topics I’ll be covering on the podcast and why I decided to start it
How we tend to make life more difficult than it needs to be
Why so many young people struggle in today’s world
Why you have to have the right reasons for taking on an endeavor
The purpose of your life
How there will never be “enough” boxes to check off to make you happy

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Meredyth Willits is in a constant search for the why’s of humanity to help move people forward in life. She wants to help change the world, one person at a time, one Podcast at a time.

Curious from birth, she has spent her life asking “why,” and is always searching for the layers to an issue for change and growth.

She has made it her life’s work to help people from what she has experienced in life, her interactions with clients and her strong connection with spirit.

Always two sentences away from telling you to have faith and learn the lesson, so you can move forward and find true happiness.

Meredyth is a wife and mother to four children ages 9-24. She coaches CEOs, entrepreneurs, moms and twenty-somethings, all working to get Happy and live their best life once and for all!

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