Higher Love with Megan

In this episode I catch up once more with my new husband Caspar Chittenden to review our year, and discuss a recent ⁠Misan Harriman video⁠ that provoked some big thoughts and realisations for us both. TW: We briefly touch on suicide so please do take care when you listen to the episode. If you want to skip this section it starts at around 39:33 mins. Episode Highlights: 01:03 Reflecting on a Busy...

Episode Summary: Join me and Dr. Nilesh Satguru for a deeply insightful conversation that challenges the status quo of self-development and explores the profound impact of self-mastery in today's world. About Nilesh: Dr Nilesh Satguru is a self-mastery coach and compassion expert. After over a decade of practising medicine, Nilesh now helps high performers activate their potential by mastering the...

Episode Summary: In this episode I chat with Senior Yoga teacher, TRE practitioner and studio owner Calli Popham about her journey from a traditional Ashtanga yoga background to an embodied and trauma-informed approach. Our conversation was really juicy but discussed: The evolution of Calli's yoga practice: Calli shares her personal journey of unlearning and rediscovering yoga through the lens of...

In this episode of Higher Love, I'm joined by the incredible Jasmine Sara , a yoga teacher, writer, and advocate who's deeply passionate about making wellness truly inclusive and accessible for everyone . We had such an insightful conversation about her own journey with yoga, how she navigates chronic illness and hypermobility, and the frustrating barriers she's faced in the wellness world. Jasmin...

In this episode of the podcast I have a profound conversation with Rayya, a holistic coach and practitioner, about the intersections of breathwork, decolonization, and indigenous wisdom. We explore Rayya's journey from Beirut to Ohio, the challenges of living in a colonized land, and her mission to honor indigenous traditions in wellness. Our discussion delves into how breath can be an act of rebe...

In this episode, Megan reflects on her journey from teen radio host to revamping her podcast with new purpose. She shares her early love for radio, the podcast's inception in 2021, and how overcoming mindset hurdles led to exploring deeper, challenging discussions. Megan chats about her experiences with Compassionate Inquiry training and understanding the systemic inequalities in wellness access,...

In this episode, I talk with Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project, about the profound impact of childhood trauma on individuals who end up incarcerated. Fritzi's work was brought to my attention through the deeply moving video "Step Inside the Circle," featured in the "Wisdom of Trauma" documentary. This video showcases a compassion trauma circle within a maximum-security pris...

Up on the podcast this week, we have Alex Sesto. I followed Alex on Instagram over the past year and reached out to him a while ago to guest on an episode about Alex’s deep connection to indigenous wisdom and how he embraces it in modern life. I hope that you enjoy this episode and find comfort in the accessible way Alex explores how to access indigenous healing and ritual. Episode Highlights: 5:2...

It’s a bit of a different episode this week as while Megan is prepping for her impending wedding, I (aka her podcast producer Lucy!) is introducing the episode. Megan was recently a guest on The Elevated Coach podcast with Joel Burgess and they chatted all about how Megan's ‘why’ has evolved over time, especially after studying with the amazing Dr. Gabor Maté. Megan and Joe get real about the impo...

Today I chat with Siobhan Strode , a word witch mentor and copy coach and fearless intersectional feminist and activist. We dive into breaking societal narratives in wellness, decolonizing our minds, and addressing privilege. Siobhan shares her journey from education to social justice activism, highlighting her work in raising voices through impactful language. We challenge the status quo in welln...

In today’s episode I chat to Leata-Mae d’Avoine, an expansive, full spectrum doula and well-being facilitator. Leata-Mae’s work is rooted in decolonising rest and the art of slowing down and her mission is to centre embodied rest as a pathway to uplifting, collective healing and liberation. We had a fascinating chat about how rest is an act of resistance and rebellion, and how to support yourself...

Today's guest is my friend, Sussex based photographer and activist Natasa Leoni . She focuses on humanitarian, protest and lifestyle photography, inspiring change through visual storytelling and photojournalism. Natasa has taken many a photo of me, and I lovingly call her 'the Queen Maker', since she legitimately makes everyone she snaps look like a queen! She's a long term volunte...

Up on the Higher Love with Megan podcast this week, we have Jacqueline Kelly. Jacqueline is a life coach for mums who feel like they've lost sight of themselves in motherhood. She helps them get very clear and confident about who they are now at this stage of their motherhood journey. Jacqueline has spent years challenging the unrealistic standards of motherhood that we are encouraged to aspir...

In this episode I welcome Leah Kim , host of the excellent podcast Voices on the Side which centers stories of marginalised identities as an antidote to white supremacy. Her guests have a variety of backgrounds. Some are thought leaders actively focused on the fight for collective liberation, whilst others share stories rooted in their personal history. As people of the global majority, Leah's...

"I'm not drinking out of that!" This line, delivered after I handed her a Feminist mug, was the catalyst for this conversation, with my friend Sophie Alexandra Wurr. Our differing opinions on feminism and the stickiness of proffering challenging views, especially on social media where nuance is very often lost. In this episode we discuss societal constructs of womanhood and the femin...

Hi everyone! Welcome to the refreshed Higher Love with Megan podcast. I'm thrilled to hear your positive feedback since our relaunch. Today, we delve into the journey of escaping the privileged wellness echo chamber together. Alongside my own real-time learning, we explore addressing white biases and collective trauma. Conversations with guests like Keri Jarvis highlight socio-economic dispari...

Hi everyone! Join me and my fiancé Caspar on this episode of Higher Love with Megan where we dive into as we casually sip on coffee at our kitchen table. We reflect on my journey with trauma-informed training over the past 18 months and how it has profoundly changed both of us, personally and professionally. We explore the importance of addressing root causes rather than quick fixes and how these...

Up on the podcast this week, we have someone I've followed for a long time and am THRILLED to talk to. Please welcome Lisa Lister ! Lisa is an author who shares + re-writes the narratives of being a woman. An artist celebrating the female form + essence. Creatrix of art, life + realities.   She's a psychotherapeutic spiritual guide + somatic movement practitioner, who offers support, space...

This week, we have Keri Jarvis on the podcast and I'm thrilled to chat to her. Keri is an intersectional feminist developmental coach, a community activist, and a charity co founder. Her best work happens when she's exploring relational dynamics with clients, deepening their understanding of themselves and others in the context of oppressive systems so that they can sustain easier access t...

Today my guest is Mind Body Health Facilitator and Bestselling Author Pat Divilly . I've followed Pat's work for a while and was keen to chat to him about his experience of being active in the wellness industry for over fifteen years, starting in the physical fitness space before transitioning to the areas of mental, emotional and relational wellness. He is an experienced breath worker, a...

Up on the podcast this week, we have Gemma Brady . Gemma is the founder of Sister Stories, which is on a mission to make going to women's circles as common as yoga class. She's dedicated her life to creating spaces for people to tell important stories, be it on film, in writing, or in their community. She believes in the healing power of storytelling and the power of the generous acts of b...

In this episode, I return to the Higher Love with Megan podcast with a fresh perspective and renewed purpose after a 9 month hiatus. I delve into my recent experiences, including the one-year Compassionate Inquiry training under Dr. Gabor Maté and its influence on my approach to holistic health. I discuss the importance of understanding trauma beyond its traditional scope, integrating deep subcons...

Up on the podcast this week we have Chris Geisler. Chris is Host of the Chris Geisler Podcast, a podcast to explore our nature and nurture a meaningful life. He is the Founder of Men of Earth, a space for men to connect, learn, re-wild, be accountable and gain clarity on their mission. He runs a private online men’s community dedicated to interwork and self-leadership. And in this exact moment in...

Up on the podcast this week we have Kelly Wilde Miller. Kelly is a Creative Embodiment and Cyclical Creativity Coach, artist and speaker who helps creative individuals step into their full expression by honouring they creative dreams, designing sustainable and cyclical workflows and fully embodying their genius. Creativity, inspiration and entrepreneurship has been in Kelly’s field for a long time...

Up on the podcast this week we have Phil Kreutzer. In this conversation we discuss healing through homeostasis, bringing about the right conditions in the body's nervous and energy system in order for the body to rebalance, for healing to occur and for us to experience our infinite potential within our wellbeing and our lives in general. Phil is an intuitive guide, nervous system specialist, a...