The Megan Waldrep Podcast

Everyone talks about deciding to change. Nobody talks about day three, when the excitement wears off, and your body is begging you to go back to what it knows. In this episode, Megan gets real about her own recovery from alcohol and marijuana and what withdrawal actually feels like. Then she connects it to something we all deal with: trying to rewire old thought patterns like fear and scarcity. Wh...

You’ve caught yourself spiraling. You’ve noticed that your mind is turning one thought into a whole story. Now what? In this episode, we’re talking about what comes after awareness: how to gently interrupt an unhelpful thought pattern and give your mind somewhere else to go. Because catching yourself in a familiar spiral is one thing, but knowing what to do next can make all the difference. It hel...

In Ep. 34 (How to Stop Overthinking), we explored how easily one little thought can turn into an entire story in our minds. But there's another part of this practice that might be even more important: What happens after you catch yourself? Because sometimes, even when we recognize an old thought pattern, what comes next can send us right back into the same familiar spiral. In this mini episode, I'...

Have you ever explained away a friend’s hurtful comments because you understood what they were going through while quietly carrying the hurt yourself? I’ve been there. For a long time, I told myself that letting things go was the healthiest response. Eventually, I had to look more honestly at the friendship, what kept me in it, and what I hadn’t said. In this episode, I share the story of a diffic...

After years of living on a sailboat, in an Airstream, and in a rental, my husband and I finally bought our own home. As I stood arranging items on our mantel, I felt the satisfaction of reaching a dream, and then had a thought that surprised me: “Am I going to die now because I achieved this goal?” It sounds dramatic, I know. But that moment opened a question I’m still exploring: What happens when...

What if one small way to notice your growth is to pay attention to your reactions...especially in the everyday stuff? This episode isn’t a lesson in how to react correctly (because, let’s be real, that’s not realistic). It’s a look at how to measure your growth in real time, while life is still being life. A few things we explore: How disappointment can reveal something you want Why a frustrating...

Today, we’re skipping the big intro and jumping right into an awareness breath practice. * The benefits of this practice include enhancing mental clarity and focus, significantly reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and lowering blood pressure.  This is a wonderful tool to help slow your heart rate and regulate your nervous system when you need it: during a busy workday, while sitting in t...

A situation with our neighbor had me staring at a text, trying to balance kindness with something that mattered to me. So, I asked myself: "What would your higher self do when speaking up might make things awkward?" In this mini episode, I’m sharing what helped me find the words and a few questions you can take into your next uncomfortable conversation to show up as your best self. FREE: Give Your...

Oh yeah, we're in it now! Growth is often described as freeing, expansive, and beautiful. BUT when you’re actually living it, it can feel confusing, tender, and a lot like something has gone wrong. (In reality, you're doing it right!)  In this episode, I’m sharing a personal growth report, LIVE from the messy middle. Believe me, you're not alone. The thing is, we may outgrow an identity, habit, re...

What if the most confident version of you feels too far away to access right now? Before I met my husband, I was writing a dating column that was a little like Sex and the City meets Santa Barbara, California. I wrote under the name Elizabeth Rose, but she became much more than a pen name. She was an alter ego; someone a little more social, adventurous, and willing to take chances than I believed...

Has one tiny thought ever turned into an entire emotional experience? Someone doesn't text back... you see someone else's success... someone says something that lands wrong... And before you know it, your mind has created a whole story about what it means, why it happened, and what might happen next. But what if there's a moment (right in the middle of all that) when you can simply stop? In this e...

What if intuition isn't about predicting the future or receiving some mysterious answer from outside yourself...but about getting better at noticing what your body already knows? In this episode, we're talking about pendulums (and why you don't need one), the ideomotor effect, and what may actually be happening in your body when you face a yes-or-no question. The goal isn't to be right every time....

Have you ever had a reaction to someone that felt way bigger than the situation seemed to warrant?  Of course you have! You're human! So let's figure out how to take our power back in that situation to help us evolve past it.  In this episode, we'll explore how moments of frustration, anger, jealousy, rejection, or hurt can become opportunities for deeper self-awareness and how curiosity can help...

We hear “love yourself” all the time, but what does that actually mean? How can you understand the idea of self-love without actually feeling it? In this episode, we explore a simple way to experience self-love as a felt sensation rather than just another affirmation you’re supposed to believe (they don't always land, do they?). Instead of trying to manufacture feelings of love for yourself, here'...

For years, I believed that bigger breaths were always better. "Take the deepest breath you've taken all day. Fill your lungs completely." If you've taken a yoga class, you've probably heard these cues countless times. But what if breathing bigger isn't always breathing better? In this episode, I explore a fascinating perspective I learned through Oxygen Advantage that challenged what I thought I k...

What happens when you're the only sober person in the room? In this episode, I share a story from a weekend with old friends. And what unfolded reminded me that clarity, connection, and spiritual insight don't have to come from changing your state of consciousness. Sometimes they come from becoming fully present in the one you're already in. This isn't an episode about whether psychedelics are goo...

Have you ever come home from a reunion, a weekend with old friends, or a visit to your hometown feeling...off? Maybe you had an amazing time, laughed until your stomach hurt, and genuinely enjoyed reconnecting...yet afterward you felt emotionally drained, anxious, or even a little depressed. If you've ever wondered, "Why do I feel this way when nothing bad even happened?" you're not alone. In this...

What if one of the most freeing realizations in your spiritual journey is this: You are not responsible for someone else's awakening. In this episode, I'm sharing an idea that's brought me so much peace over the years. From therapy and sobriety to breathwork and everyday relationships, I've learned that we can't force people to change, no matter how much we love them. Instead of carrying the weigh...

Have you ever wondered if you're protecting your peace...or just avoiding discomfort? It's a question I've been asking myself lately. We hear a lot about setting boundaries (and I'm all for healthy boundaries), but sometimes it's hard to know where the line is between honoring ourselves and quietly hiding from the things that help us grow. In this episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift inspired by a...

Have you ever wondered whether manifestation is really about getting what you want… or becoming the person who can receive it? In this episode, we explore how the perspective on manifestation has evolved over the years. This isn't a conversation about manifesting harder. It's a conversation about showing up differently. FREE: The Breathing Room Toolkit - simple tools to destress anytime, anywhere...

In this episode, I share why stress regulation doesn't have to take an hour. Learn how small moments can create meaningful change and why one minute may be all you need to reconnect with yourself. We'll chat about: Why we believe self-care requires time The all-or-nothing mindset Several small actions you can do to feel calmer when you need it. FREE: The Breathing Room Toolkit - simple tools to de...

*Super special and intimate episode about a recent loss I'm experiencing, and I want to bring you in. Why? Well, when someone we love dies, we're often given a funeral, a few days to gather with family, and then an unspoken expectation to return to life as usual. But grief rarely works that way. In this episode, I share my experience following a Buddhist-inspired 49-day mourning practice after the...

In this episode, I’m talking about the idea that every thought is an investment in your future. (Not in a pressure-filled way, but in a way that makes you feel freaking great!) The way you think shapes the way you feel > shapes the way you show up > shapes your life. This episode is your reminder that you are not stuck. You are building something one breath, one thought, one moment at a time...

In this episode, I’m diving into the part of mindset work that changed everything for me: the body. Because thoughts don’t just stay in your mind. Your body feels them too. When you’re anxious, your body tightens. Your breathing changes. Your nervous system reacts before you even realize it. But the opposite is *also* true: Your body can help lead you back to calm. This episode is about learning t...

In this episode, I’m talking about the moment that changes everything: catching the thought. Most of us don’t realize how much of our day is running on mental autopilot. One thought turns into a spiral, and before we know it, we’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or assuming the worst. This episode is your reminder that your thoughts are no longer bossing you around. And here's how to do it. FREE:...