Emotional Expedition: A Journey of Healing with Meghan Thomas

We have been mixing up the words jealousy and envy our entire lives and so has most of the world. I am here to set the record straight…however, even knowing the differences you may still want to stick with your old ways! In this episode we will learn: The differences between jealousy and envy That humans aren’t the only ones who experience jealousy but so do many animals The dire consequences of j...

The struggle with our own self-worth, external expectations and needing healing is a universal experience. Everyone goes through these, even those who appear so strong and seem like they have the perfect life. My guest for today is one of those people who experienced this invisible struggle.  I’m so glad to have crossed paths with Iona Holloway. She’s the best-selling author of Ghost: Why Perfect...

Have you ever walked into a store and immediately felt anxious? Have you ever gone to a friend's house and left feeling completely depleted? Have you ever been at a holiday party and felt a wave of depression come over you? This is energy.  Sometimes we pick up other people's energy.  And energy cords can act almost as a telephone transmitting one's emotions to another.  In this episode I am going...

Today we are going to be using the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz to navigate our way through this holiday season!   As Ram Dass famously said, “if you think you are enlightened, go spend a week with your family.” Boy was he right! Our families can bring out the best and the worst in us. And for some of us, holidays mean spending more time with our families then we typically do. The f...

It’s sad that society today doesn’t give much importance to learning conflict resolution skills and handling our emotions, which is unfortunate because they are constants in our lives. Not having the skillset to handle conflict and emotions can lead to personal issues such as not knowing how to say “no” and somehow agreeing to a suspicious timeshare presentation in Mexico, which is exactly what ha...

Not everyone feels a connection between emotions and spirit, and that’s okay. There are many spiritual teachings and religious beliefs that can be overwhelming, but in all of them there is a connection to the emotional state of people.  Anger, joy, resentment and love all have their place within our lives and through our experiences.  My guest today is an interspiritual minister and guide that lea...

Gratitude is one of the most effective tools we have for our physical body, emotional body, mental body, and spiritual body.   In her book, Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown defines gratitude as an emotion that reflects our deep appreciation for what we value, what brings meaning to our lives, and what makes us feel connected to ourselves and others.  I wanted to bring you this episode in time for t...

I've had a really rough week and it was the kind of week that left me looking for the opportunity to cry. Instead of gravitating towards a movie, I decided to join a kirtan event at a local yoga studio. The live music was played with the lights lowered so you could only see other’s silhouettes while you sit and go through your own internal journey.  This experience was the opportunity I needed to...

Some days our inner voice is so strong it can feel debilitating. We judge ourselves harshly, compare our worst days to someone else’s best, and it feels like we’ll never be enough.  How often do you quiet your inner voice or turn the volume down and just allow yourself to be? Be in the present moment. Be still and sit with yourself. When do you give yourself the permission to just be soft with you...

Writing in a journal doesn’t have to be just a record of what you did today. Writing can be incredibly healing and super personal. It’s you, a pen, a paper, and your thoughts.  Opening up and allowing yourself to process emotions is never easy, but doing so through writing allows you to go deeper into healing if you know how to tap into it.  Sam Wallen is a writer, poet, and writing guide. She use...

Comparison finds its way into many emotionally charged conversations, but in and of itself, it’s not even an emotion that we feel. Comparison does stir mounds of emotion within us, some for the better, but it’s more often associated with bringing out the worst side of people.  “Comparison is the thief of joy”, always finds its way into the conversation when we look at someone’s best highlight mome...

You have critical need to your wellbeing, and it’s for human connection and relationships. How you respond to your emotions directly impacts relationships in your life and it also dictates how well you struggle through life’s challenges. You can be motivated by a host of things, but what makes life worth living always comes back to the relationships we have with ourselves and with others.  In toda...

Emotions serve a purpose whether we think of them as being useful or not. No one enjoys feeling sad, but sadness allows you to experience greater joy. You’d never go to bed hoping to wake up feeling anxious, and yet even anxiety is useful in telling us to pay attention.  For today’s episode, I decided to try something a little different. We’re having a group discussion and review of a book we just...

No one is exempt from carrying some kind of emotional baggage and trauma. The odds that you were raised without some kind of trauma are nearly impossible. Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone, and so it isn’t necessarily a result of being raised in a dysfunctional home.   “I don’t think you can think your way through healing, I think you have to feel your way through it.” -Trish Law   Many pe...

Vulnerability is super challenging. Acknowledging emotions that are painful and uncomfortable can make you feel defensive. It’s important that you be kind with yourself when you’re feeling vulnerable and extend grace to yourself for being human.  In this episode, I’m sharing the last emotion from chapter 1 of Brene Brown’s book, Atlas of the Heart , which is vulnerability. It is the key to wholehe...

When you’re not feeling your best, or maybe feel a little cold coming on, how often do you suspect stress to be the reason? When we visit the doctor with even more serious concerns, how often are you being asked about your emotional state leading up to your illness.   An increasing amount of data coming out is starting to reveal how emotional stress, and even childhood trauma, whether it’s big ‘T’...

Fear comes in at the strangest times and kicks into high gear when we’re least expecting it, in a space of creativity, and challenging ourselves to grow. Experiencing fear doesn’t have to be negative. In today’s episode I’m cracking open the book of vulnerability and sharing not only incredible resources from people like Brene Brown and Liz Gilbert, I’m also sharing my personal experiences with fe...

More and more people are turning to holistic healing. People are growing tired of treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals and the side effects that come along with them. CBD is one of many holistic approaches to health and it’s gaining in popularity. It’s expected that the CBD industry will reach $25 billion by 2025! What is it about CBD that’s attracting so many people and how is it helping people...

Take one look at your news feed or walk past a TV anywhere with the news on and instantly you’re flooded with all the horrible things going on in your city, your neighborhood, and the world around you.  My guest today was watching updates on the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting live the day that horrific tragedy unfolded. The flood of fear, horror, pain, and sadness she felt was like many of...

If you’re someone that suffers from anxiety you know what that physical tension can feel like. You can feel debilitated in social situations or feel totally restless depending on how severe the level of your anxiety. Today we’re exploring 4 emotions connected with anxiety and how you can reframe your thoughts to gain more control around these emotions to lower your levels of anxiety. Emotional Cop...

In this very special episode, my friend and mentor, Saraswati joins me to unpack her journey of discovering emotional healing, higher vibration, and frequency. Saraswati’s connection to nature and animals helped her find peace as a child learning to deal with emotions where there was no one holding space and guiding her through her early awareness which created an overly sensitive 8 year old girl....

This emotion is a biggie. Did you know that 1/3 of all adults in the US will be affected by an anxiety disorder in their lifetime with fewer than half seeking treatment? I have a personal relationship with anxiety. Before I share my story, let’s define what we’re discussing. Anxiety: An emotion characterized by feelings of tension, and worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pre...

My good friend Caron Grossman is joining me for the first podcast interview! She is a Registered Nurse, has worked in grief and end-of-life, and is a writer. She has an incredible TedxTalk called: Permission to Grieve. She has overcome many challenges and lives a courageous and open-hearted life. She’s a dear friend and a wonderful person and you’re going to love her. Caron shares how she’s always...

Today's episode is all about stress & overwhelm: the differences between them, how they show up in the body, and some tools to help us through them! We are all stressed. We know that stress is bad for us, emotionally and physically. How does stress show up for you? What is the difference between stress and overwhelm? Many of us use the terms interchangeably but they aren’t the same thing, and...

If I were to ask you what it means to understand your emotions what would you say? For many of us, talking about or even thinking about our feelings is not something we want to do. Or maybe you’re in the other camp and have been doing the work required to really understand what it means to feel your feelings.   Either way, this podcast episode is going to be helpful. As a sensitive person I grew u...