Shattering Ceilings

In today's episode, Meg & Lauren discuss the importance of diversity, connection, and nonjudgment and how it can enrich our lives. We explore the benefits of diversity and and how to build connection without judgment. CALL TO  ACTION: Have a conversation with someone that is “different” from you, find that point of connection and see what you can learn about them. Bonus Exercise: Pick a f...

This is a conversation on compassion. How to have it even through difficult moments and conversations. In a world where we seem so divided, be the compassionate human that bridges the gap between our differences. When we live in a vacuum, we cannot grow. It is the moments where we feel challenged, where we disagree, where we don’t yet understand, that expand us. So come sit with us as we discuss h...

This episode marks exactly a year of Shattering Ceilings and we couldn’t be more excited! It’s been a wild ride so far, and we are ready for more! What’s in store for season two you ask?  Tune in to todays episode to find out! Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringceilingspod, @meggs.n.baconnn, and @lauren__wheeler__ Season 2 Song Credit: Dimitrex "Stinky Sax" Season 1 Song credit: F...

 Can you believe it’s almost been a year since we started Shattering Ceilings! This week we are taking a look back at how all of our amazing guests are Shattering Ceilings in their lives! We hope that this episode leaves you inspired to take the next step towards what excites and scares the shit out of you! Here’s everyone’s socials: @danielle_onthedaily @itsgabrielllla @therealadamvance @hebrewha...

Fresh off the plane from a huge conference, Lauren shares with us some of the takeaways from her epic weekend. True to form, we cover more than one topic in this conversation; impact, transparency, vulnerability, and sharing the dark moments as well as the triumphs...just to name a few. But the main question…Are we living life full out or are we playing it small? Join us for a conversation about l...

Do  you ever feel crumbly?  like little pieces of you have fallen off and you’re left trying to be that awesome mom, wife, partner, co-worker, friend, etc with those pieces missing? You are not alone, friend. And todays episode is just for you! We have a very special guest  today! Ciara Vindel is here with us to share her story and really amazing tools that help her in her crumbly moments. She als...

My my my have we grown a bit in our goal getting process these last two years. That IS the goal, right? Growth.  This week, Lauren shares with us how a past “failure” transformed into a journey of self-discovery and new ways of living & seeing the world. Life truly feels different when living in alignment with your passion and design. Questions to ask yourself-- What patterns and roadblocks ke...

“Everything happens for a reason”… love it or hate it… there is truth to that statement.  Every time something new shows up in our lives, we have the opportunity to see it as a blessing. We have the opportunity to see how life is happening for us. We have the opportunity to navigate the experience with an open heart and an open mind, holding space for anything that might show up. We have the oppor...

We are talking energetics this week fam! What we’ve noticed with the shift into Gemini season, masculine and feminine, and the transformational energy of summer… with a few mommy moments sprinkled throughout. After this episode you may find yourself wondering …did she ever find the gem? Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringceilingspod, @meggs.n.baconnn, and @lauren__wheeler__ Season 2 Song Cr...

This episode is a celebration of our girl Lauren! As May comes to a close, it only makes sense that the festivities begin for our Gemini co-host!   Today Lauren and Megan indulge in a candid conversation reflecting on Lauren’s past year, going on a few fun tangents and  bringing it home with what is on the horizon. CTA: When working towards a goal, do you consider how the changes will fit in to yo...

Time to refocus: how do you want your life to look and feel?  What do you want your days to look like?  Today, Lauren and Megan dive into the magic that can happen when we let go of the minute details around how things are need to look and open the space for the path to reveal itself along the way.  Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringceilingspod, @meggs.n.baconnn, and @lauren__wheeler__ Sea...

The only constant in life is change, and boy did Megan experience a lot of this the last few months. Join us for a life update with Meg and the lessons she learned through these transitions. Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringceilingspod, @meggs.n.baconnn, and @lauren__wheeler__ Season 2 Song Credit: Dimitrex "Stinky Sax" Season 1 Song credit: Fleece Mob "Will Travel"

This one is dedicated to all the struggles and triumphs of being a mom. Join us for a conversation sparked from Lauren’s recent experience at a new mommy group. We are chatting about the ups, downs, realness and rawness of motherhood in honor of Mother's day. Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringceilingspod, @meggs.n.baconnn, and @lauren__wheeler__ Season 2 Song Credit: Dimitrex "St...

It’s all around us. The pressure to perform, succeed, be Pinterest perfect, level up, etc…. We all feel it….That invisible force that sometimes seems to have a vice grip on our life…informing our decisions and clouding our own vision and desires. On today's episode we're trying something new! We decided on a whim to just hit record, without any planning. Pressure has been on Meg's m...

Some days life feels heavy. Whether we are not meeting goals at the speed we want, feeling bogged down by our current circumstances or experiencing a major life event…. Some days are just tough. On these days, it’s easy to get caught up in what we are missing and forget about all that we already have. We know that what we focus on grows…So what happens when you take a few minutes to refocus on the...

It takes a village… we’ve heard it all our lives, but where do we begin when building our own?  On today's episode, Lauren and Meg share some experiences where they needed their village's expertise and how they chose who to go to. Discernment is necessary when sharing with others. Who you call on for advice or even celebrations can influence how your next experience goes. Follow Meg &amp...

Pause, take a deep breath, and get cozy for this weeks solo episode with Megan. Breathing is the topic, and today we’re going to both learn about and experience the effects of practicing breath work.  Listen to this episode when you have a moment to sit, close your eyes, and be fully present with yourself. Breathing Music - “Breath Deep” by Masterminded Follow Meg & Lauren on IG: @shatteringce...

When was the last time you allowed yourself the space to be a beginner? Like truly a beginner-- no expectations, no pressure. Just a blank canvas with infinite possibility. Nobody starts as an expert in anything. We all have to begin somewhere and learn as we go. By shifting your mindset to see failure as opportunity for growth and learning, you open up a whole world of possibility.  Imagine what...

Todays episode is one that really hits home for us, we are talking about self worth. It’s a topic that most of us struggle with and something we don’t often speak about. What dictates your feeling of worthiness? What ceiling must you shatter to finally be “enough”? We all have different standards and different ways of navigating those feelings of unworthiness… and today we get into it. Sharing som...

Spring has sprung my friends and today we are talking all about that spring energy and how to move in alignment with the season. Can you feel the energy shift? Maybe you're feeling antsy, ready to create or move. Or maybe, you're not quite there yet-- feeling a little stagnant and frustrated. In this episode we dig in to the Chinese medicine perspective of the expensive, sometimes turbul...

Life is full of uncomfortable moments where we feel ”activated” or  “triggered”. These moments are opportunities to ask yourself “why am I feeling uncomfortable?” Or “ what about this situation is bringing up these feelings in me? Take these moments as an opportunity to dive deeper and explore your reactions and feelings. Doing this is key to developing the muscles of emotional intelligence and re...

Wine mommy culture seems pretty normal, or even encouraged in our society—actually, alcohol is a central part of  most every social event we attend as adults.  So many of us have used alcohol as a crutch to cope, as a reason to get together with friends, to celebrate, to commiserate…  today we are opening up the conversation around casual alcohol use through our guest’s story. Full transparency—th...

What happens when your body keeps sending you signs to take a break, buttttt you ignore every single one of them, continuing to power through your days as usual...?…For Lauren-- she ended up on her ass. Literally. Today we're talking about a recent lesson Lauren had to learn about listening to her body and what happens when we ignore the signs of burn out. This episode is your friendly remind...

This week we have Taryn Dennis of Taryn Oh Boy! Jewelry.  Not only is she a wife and mom with a full time job, she is also a badass business owner that is killing the jewelry game! In a world where we are constantly hearing to make it bigger, do it better, blow it up, this entrepreneur brings a unique perspective to the table and is forging her path in a way that works perfectly, for her. Check ou...

Why is it so easy to have calm, productive conversations with  our besties? ICYMI, it's Valentine's Day… so you know we’ve gotta talk about love and relationships. Why is it when it comes to the people under our roof aka significant others and children things get so heated, so easily? How we communicate makes all the difference, and guess what… kindness, intentionality and positivity are...