I Have Sh_t to Say

Megan and producer Brian ditch the guest couch and get back to the OG duo for a no-holds-barred conversation about rage. Not irritation, not mild annoyance—rage, the top-of-the-line, burns-hot end of the anger spectrum. Why are we so afraid of it? And who gets permission to be angry, versus who gets called "bossy," "intimidating," or worse for the exact same energy? Megan pushe...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers pregnancy loss, infant loss, stillbirth, and postpartum mental health, including intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation. Please listen in a safe space and skip ahead if you need to. This is the first of a short series on these topics. "They tell you to have a baby and then go home like everything is normal after 24 hours." This week Megan sits down...

Ten episodes in, and we're celebrating with one of Megan's oldest friends — her former intern turned 17-year ride-or-die. Today's conversation is deeply personal and wildly relatable: female friendships. Why are they so hard? Why do they fall apart? And what does it actually take to make one last? Megan and guest Carissa dig into the power dynamics that shape how women are taught to "be nice" inst...

We throw the word "community" around a lot. But do we actually know how to build it — or what's getting in our way? In this first-ever two-guest episode, Megan sits down with two powerhouse community builders, Barbi Watson and Becca Parks, for a real conversation about what community means, why so many of us are quietly lonely, and what it actually takes to find your people. They dig...

Everyone talks about drama like it's something that just happens to them. But what if you're in it — and you don't even know it? In this solo episode, Megan breaks down the Karpman Drama Triangle (also called the Victim Triangle), the psychological model that explains how we all get pulled into cycles of conflict, codependency, and dysfunction — at work, at home, and everywhere in betw...

Self-compassion: healing framework or permission slip to stay stuck? In this episode, therapist Megan Campbell goes head-to-head (boxing gloves included) with returning guest Brittany Gregory to dig into one of the most misunderstood concepts in mental health. They break down Dr. Kristin Neff's three-part model—mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity—plus her newer addition: fierce self-co...

Trigger Warning: This episode covers intrusive thoughts, suicidal ideation, and mental health hospitalization. Please listen in a safe space. SHOW DESCRIPTION Intrusive thoughts. Suicidal ideation. Two terms that get thrown around — but most people don't know what they actually mean, how they differ, or what to do when they show up. Today Megan sits down with her longtime friend and fellow art the...

Episode 05: When the Storm Doesn't Stop Show Description When a tornado tore through their community, Megan and producer Brian didn't stick to the script — they pressed record anyway. This unplanned episode is a raw, honest conversation about what happens after the storm: the overwhelm, the decision fatigue, the coping mechanisms that aren't really working, and the mental health ripple effects tha...

Identity. It's not just a buzzword — it's the lens through which you experience everything. For the first time ever, Megan brings a guest to the couch: fellow therapist and president of the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network, Matt Hedding-Hess. Together they dig into intersectionality — the idea that you're never just one thing — and why understanding the many identities that make up who you are actually...

Giving feedback, getting feedback, and figuring out which feedback actually matters — that’s what we’re unpacking today. After a week of rage texting producer Brian, Megan digs into one of the most misunderstood dynamics in any relationship: feedback. Spoiler: most of us are getting it constantly, but rarely actually receiving it. Megan and Brian break down why the best feedback is a question, not...

Not all therapists are created equal—and that's not just about skill level. In this episode, Megan breaks down how to find the RIGHT therapist for YOUR journey. From checking credentials to spotting red flags, this conversation arms you with the questions you need to ask before committing to treatment. Join Megan and producer Brian as they discuss the therapeutic relationship, why your therapi...

Episode 01: WTF Are Boundaries, Anyway? Show Description Boundaries. Everyone talks about them, but do we really understand what they are? In this first episode, therapist Megan cuts through the buzzwords and gets real about the most overused and misunderstood topic in mental health. Spoiler alert: boundaries aren't about controlling other people—they're about what YOU do when faced with something...

An intro to the I Have Sh_t to Say podcast with your host Megan Campbell. She talks about what the podcast will be about and what the podcast's format will be. Oh yeah, bloopers. Lots of fun bloopers.