I Hardly Know Her!

It’s lucky number 22!!! This episode number inspired me to cuddle up with myself and ponder on a slew of things that make me happy, and warm my cold black heart. Just that simple. I have SO much to be grateful for! What are some of the things that YOU are grateful for?

Sometimes people are embarrassed about going to therapy, or obtaining other types of support as we trudge through life. I used to think my NEED for counseling meant I was weak. Now, I know it’s because of therapy (and lots of other great tools, intentionally seeking personal development, and putting self care as a top priority) that I am stronger than ever before. And that’s pretty dang cool, in m...

Time is a peculiar thing. It drags on sometimes in the moment especially when we are in the thick of something unpleasant, and yet, *POOF* somehow years fly by simultaneously. Don’t let life pass you by! And for daily inspo follow #LunchBoxWisdoms

This episode is all about my passion for adoption. My stumbling into advocacy a few years ago occurred because I came to a point in my life where I really wanted to speak out, proudly, about my role as a birth mom, (a woman who has placed a child for adoption,) in order to spur more dialogue around adoption as a whole within the community around me and beyond. I’m so stoked that the Executive Dire...

Growing up Mormon I often heard people say “all things in moderation.” For this episode, I sat down with my friend Cory to discuss the idea of being as “actively” Mormon as you feel inclined to be at any given time. Or, in any religion, really, although our shared scope of experience happens to be in one of the most controversial religions on the planet today, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...

This short episode is on the subject of one of my favorite and most life-changing improv principles - “Participating Fully.” It’s takes being present in the moment up a few notches by committing to taking action in your own life instead of being an observer.

I got together with a new friend of mine, Monica Tanner, host of the “On the Brighter Side” podcast. We had been wanting to connect in person anyhow, and decided to bust out a swapcast (where we BOTH hit record and air the eps on our respective casts to share with our listeners.) We chat marriage tips, improv, how to ask for help and stay in a space of allowing the brighter side to shine in life,...

Listen. Live. Learn. Repeat! Isn’t it funny how we have to hear things again and again or learn lessons (sometimes the HARD way) over and over before things finally (hopefully!) click for us to understand how it applies to us individually?! I guess as long as we eventually get there, it doesn’t matter how long and winding the road may be. Be patient with yourself and others in the process of learn...

And now for something a little different! Meet Matt Dietz, owner of a Farmer’s Insurance agency in Eagle Idaho, and the host of the “None of My Business” podcast - where this recording with ALSO be aired. We got together to tag-team questions about small business, branding, cross-promoting and more. We find so many parallels as small business owners regardless of industry. So, check out None of My...

If we aren’t pushing ourselves to try new things and expand our comfort zones and capacities then what the heck are we living for? This ep is a recap of some personal insight as I experienced my first Spartan Race. AROO!

Comedy connects us because it’s rooted in true stories. To be successful you have to start with what’s true for YOU. This ep wanders through my persistent desires to use comedy as a tool for making people laugh without it being so devisive or belittling to others, and how I also balance the awareness of being positive with improv while dipping into the self-depreciation that hangs out in stand-up...

It took exactly 10 episodes before I was temporarily riddled with self-doubt about this podcast. Good news, fans, I’m back! Today’s lesson learned was to get out of my own head and just be me. Like it or lump it! The content here is different than when I’m live on stage, and that’s not a bad thing. Also - I share a short story about a blind date that changed the way I think about the times I do NO...

Moving forward towards work goals requires some strategy and willingness to leave certain things on the back burner for later (or never!) I share a few thoughts on how I focus in on what matters so I can be at my BEST in the areas I can shine and be more effective than dabbling in MANY things all at once just bc I can. Also - I mention in this ep a mentor of mine who is an expert in the field of l...

Do you ever feel worthless? Me too! Ugh. Such is the painful state we find ourselves in from time to time. In my steady pursuit of self development, understanding my WORTH is something I’m really committed to mastering.

Let’s focus in on the things in our individual space, and within our control. Own who you are and expect greatness from yourself, and be cool with accepting your own crap and honor your ability to continue to change for the better. Plus! Some thoughts on maintaining strong resolve with your own boundaries to help you move away from negative people and places without being negative yourself.

What the heck do we even know about the influencers we allow to...INFLUENCE US?! Enjoy some thoughts on influence and how vital I think it is that we focus the influence experience to be turned internally BEFORE we try to BE an “Influencer” for others.

The world of “Yes, And” is only as powerful as your willingness to address how often and easy its opposite can show up in life. This episode unpacks some basics around “Yeah, But,” the nemesis of “Yes, And,” including feedback from students in a current Improv Basics class with me, where one of them points out one of many cool observations, that Yeah But is isolating where Yes And is connecting. E...

I recorded this episode on a beautiful, sunny Mother’s Day in my backyard. In my career, it’s a lot of self promotion and often-times, building my own stage to perform. Today I talk about what that means in the literal sense, and also coming to terms with letting go of feeling selfish about building my own stages. And I owe a big THANK YOU to those who have volunteered time, donated sponsorships,...

Appreciating where I am in each stage of life is a daily practice that I have to commit to. Recognizing that each moment is meaningful and that we EACH belong on the paths we are on. This episode features a snippet from my autobiography “Not My Plan” as well as a recording of “Where I Belong,” and original song by Hannah Nichole.

I can’t think of a single time when my day went EXACTLY the way I expected it to. Being adaptable and positive are a couple of skills I’ve learned to dial in through my years of improv. It keeps me in what I like to call, “ready position.” Welcome to an intro of “Yes, And,” the core of improvisation and an action tool for life.

I’ve looooooved Jeeps since I was a kid. It recently dawned on me that my passion and DRIVE behind owning a Jeep is connected to an internal dialogue with myself, that I, like my Jeep, can handle any bumpy roads or stormy weather that may lie before me. I’ve learned it’s always best to take the high road, and what better rig to do so than a Wrangler?#OnlyInAJeep

You ever get tired of waiting for the “perfect” time to get started with something? Ugh! Meeee toooo! It finally occurred to me that I could just start pumping out a very Megan-style podcast while I’m on the go. And here it is! This first one is just a little bit about me. My intention with this podcast is to be a free form, sampler platter of all the different aspects of life, personally and prof...