Judging Meghan

After a short week off from the podcast, Meghan is back this week with Erin Walker to speak about her journey to becoming an expert in female aging issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause.  Erin's journey began five years ago, but her hormone-related issues likely started during her first menstrual cycle when she was 11. Unfortunately, Erin suffered years of painful and debilitating...

On this week's episode, Nikki DeLoach speaks about her time spent in the entertainment industry and the unforeseen struggles growing up. Though she experienced many challenges, nothing could have prepared Nikki for the day she received the news of her father’s diagnosis. Nikki was pregnant with her youngest, Bennett, within the same month she found out  her baby had 4 heart defects, her father was...

Meghan talks to her friend, Jennifer Caras  on today's episode.  The loss of her sister at a young age and the journey she has been through since her tragic passing.  Julie  passed away in her late 20's from a brain tumor, after being misdiagnosed for years. Jen speaks on the struggles many have with doctors, and finding the right diagnoses that could save your life if its caught early.  Jen strug...

Diane Foley, mother of American freelance journalist James Foley, speaks with Meghan on today's podcast about her journey of recovery after her son was taken hostage for over two years before eventually dying at the hands of his captors. It's hard to imagine a more heartbreaking tragedy than the loss of one's child, but Diane Foley epitomizes strength and resilience in the face of unthinkable grie...

*** TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse, Sex trafficking, Labor trafficking, Cult, Suicide ***Amanda shares her story, starting when she was just a little girl being raised in what she described as an ultraconservative Christian cult. She was groomed from the beginning to not say no to a man and to be a homemaker. She was molested and sexually assaulted, with no idea how to deal with it at such an early...

It took Clara years to fully understand and accept just what she went through as a child. She would wake up every day and be expected to behave like an average kid. But she wasn't average in her parents' eyes, being labeled the Blacksheep at a very early age. In this episode, Clara shares the intimate details of exactly what it's like to experience abuse as a child, as well as her journey to findi...

Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived in a charming town in California with their children Jack and Addison, and everyone was flourishing. Then one day, tragedy struck. On November 11...

How do our childhood experiences affect our everyday lives? In this episode, Meghan speaks with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Richard-Gear-Lookalike, and one of the foremost experts on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Meghan opens up to Dr. Glenn about her childhood experiences and why she started this podcast, and the two discuss how trauma can best be healed, including through w...

In today's episode, Meghan brings back her good friend Josh Rosebrook, a renowned skincare entrepreneur. Before Josh became an expert in the skincare world, he struggled with self-esteem issues. He openly shares his story on what procedures he has had, how he balances self-love with self-improvement, and how his skincare routine helped him love himself again. Josh is an inspiring individual who of...

In this episode, Meghan speaks with Caryn Rich, a Fertility Coach who helps women stuck in secondary infertility, miscarriage, and IVF failure. They discuss their personal experiences on the issue and the all-too-common feelings of failure that women experience."Her name is Olive, and she's a Miracle," Caryn says of her daughter, who she struggled to conceive for years. Caryn knows firsthand the p...

As we get older, we sometimes lose ourselves. Learning about who we are without our  looks is extremely important. Both Dr. Nae and Meghan share their experiences. They discuss being open  to discuss female sexuality, fertility, menopause and support one another.  Self-love is a different journey for each person. Dr. Nae expresses that we are both a mind and a body, and it is empowering to work on...

In this week's episode, Meghan talks to John Stenzel about his journey to becoming a mental health professional. John suffered multiple traumas in his life, starting in his youth while in school and continuing on to witnessing first-hand the devasting losses inflicted during warfare. As a result of these traumas, John spiraled out of control, fueling an addiction to work with drugs before almost l...

This week, Meghan speaks with Amy Papnikolas, a personal stylist, fashion influencer, and entrepreneur in Los Angeles.  Amy's courage in this episode is sure to inspire all who have suffered greatly and those who may find themselves in similar circumstances. She shares some of her most deeply personal experiences, including her cry for help, her divorce, and the impact her miscarriage had on her l...

The last few weeks have been tumultuous for the world, with mounting panic over devastating outbreaks of new COVID-19 strains. As cases continue to rise, Meghan sits with Dr. Mary Hannon to get advice on avoiding catching the virus. Using her considerable experience as a practicing emergency room physician, Dr. Hannon shares some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of this pandemic and the...

In this episode, Meghan talks to her friend, Tara Hackley. They discuss  her journey, how she found peace in a world of chaos and uncertainty, amid  the ongoing battle to save her son's life against all odds. Tara Hackley is a mother who has had to face the unimaginable tragedy of having her son diagnosed with a  brain tumor at just 3 years of age. Tara shares what led up to his diagnosis, when sh...

Danielle Jernigan experienced emotional and psychological damage since her early childhood. Dani and Meghan talk about her early life suffering abuse from a very young age.  Dani also had extreme birth trauma after her baby girl was born blue and limp. She was tormented by nightmares and panic attacks.  Dani lives her life trying to spread the message of getting help with Postpartum depression wit...

Diane Neal — best known for her roles as Casey Novak in Law & Order: SVU and Abigail Borin on NCIS: New Orleans — joins Meghan for a lively conversation with some seriously funny moments and a lot of insight into some seriously important topics. The two take on the stigma of the average American woman's body in the entertainment industry, and the damaging effects of judging our self-worth on our b...

In this episode, Elisa and Meghan take deep dive into the traumatic and profound experiences that inspired Elisa's book, including the experiences of learning of her Dad's cancer diagnosis, breaking up with her boyfriend, and losing her job — all in the span of a day. Elisa says these experiences made her who she is. Elisa recalls how it felt learning about her Dad's cancer diagnosis, "I am a succ...

It's not often that you get an intimate view of marriage in the way that this episode allows. Meghan and her husband talk about their lives before and after meeting, the challenges they've dealt with in their marriage, and where they see themselves in the future. Contact Meghanjudgingmeghan.com |  Instagram: @judingmeghanIf you enjoyed this episode, please support the show. Support the ShowBuy Meg...

In this episode, Lori talks about being with her husband, sister, and both parents when they transitioned. She prefers the term “transition” over “passed away” or “died” because in her experience when the body no longer functions, the person’s soul transitions to a different dimension and remains connected and accessible to those on earth. She shares with Meghan that she still feels their presence...

In this episode, Meghan interviews one of her closest friends, Josh Rosebrook, a skincare entrepreneur whose products have been recognized in nearly 20 international publications, including Vogue, Forbes, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. As Pride Month comes to a close, Josh shares his story of unacceptance as a child, when he was bullied and ostracized by his peers for be...

This episode stars Dr. Nadine Macaluso (A.k.a. "Dr. Nae", ex-wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet). After being married to the Wolf of Wallstreet, as well as receiving her PhD and Marriage and Family Therapy license, Dr. Nae knows how to spot a narcissist when she sees one.  Dr. Nae also shares her personal experience of being married to the wolf-of-Wall-Street and what it was like to be married to him....

In this episode, Meghan talks with former member of the USA Gymnastics team, Emmy-winning television news anchor, former executive at a high-growth tech company during its IPO, and best-selling author Nina Sossamon-Pogue.  When your dreams are taken away from you, it's hard to figure out what comes next. Nina talks about helping people come out of their darkness to live the life they want to live....

Like most children, Cristina always looked to her mother for advice and guidance, but Cristina was only 15 years old when her family's life was turned upside down by a grim diagnosis. Her mother was a fighter, and Cristina's family was lucky enough to have her for another 25 years. Cristina talks about the dark and bright points during the next 25 years of her mom's life. About CristinaFind Christ...

When she was in high school, Samantha Wetje's family seemed perfect from the outside. Their family was a pillar to the community. But what they didn't know was that her dad's mental health struggles and addition issues had lead to her family being torn apart. While Samantha was devestated at the time, she didn't have the words to really understand what she was going through. Years later, Samantha...