Judging Meghan

In this episode, Meghan interviews author, Mark Schutter. He is the author of Cowboys Are Not Supposed to Cry, a memoir. He tells his story of living a life with grief that began in his midtwenties. The death of his young wife left him alone, and although life was tough, he vowed to show the world that he was tougher. Remarrying and having a daughter, to onlookers, from the outside, life seemed ha...

In this episode, Meghan talks to Denise Klein, Addiction Specialist  and Executive Director of Milestones Ranch Malibu, one of the nation’s premiere dual diagnosis treatment centers. Denise discusses her new upcoming book in which she co wrote, “Truth about Rehab.”The two discuss everything related to addiction, including the prevalence of dishonest treatment centers. Some of the questions they co...

In this week's episode, Meghan speaks from her heart, sharing her own story without sparing any details, starting with the story of why her new year has started rougher than expected. For the audience of Judging Meghan, this week's episode is a must-listen and gives context for so many other moments from past episodes. We hope you listen and that this episode inspires you to tell your truth and yo...

In this episode of Judging Meghan, Meghan talks to motivational speak Wayne Forrest, who became paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 25."I made a terrible mistake and put myself in a position which caused me to dislocate my neck." While Wayne had to relearn how to live after this terrible accident, he shares his story about how he moved on. "One step at a time," Wayne says, "you have to go...

In this episode, Meghan speaks to fellow podcaster Melissa Bright. The two discuss their life experiences and how those experiences led up to them both becoming podcasters in the Mental Health space. Melissa's journey to find her purpose began with one simple question: "What makes your heart hurt?" After having a daughter at a young age, and losing her mother, she knew  what she had to do, and dec...

In this episode, Meghan speaks with Maeve McGrath about bringing awareness to mental health laws in the United States, inspired by her brother Ryan.  Maeve’s brother struggles with bipolar disorder, which resulted in him becoming homeless and living on the streets of Venice, California. Maeve fights everyday to save his life.  She  speaks on how the families of those who are mentally ill and homel...

Dr. Tracy Bennet graces this week's episode discussing a heavily debated topic within the parenting community on children and their screens. Most kids spend an average of 10 hours a day on their screens, and 56% of parents worry their kids are screen addicted. The average age of first exposure to online pornography is 11 years old and 4 out of 5 tweens are on social media before age 12. Being dist...

Joel Correa, a TikTok phenomenon at more than half a million followers, is featured on today's show speaking on growing up trying to hide his sexuality. Joel's formative years were shaped by the bullying and teasing they endured all throughout school due to being Afro-Latino and Gay. Beyond school, they also faced traditional family values that did not align with who they were becoming. Joel conti...

After a short week off from the podcast, Meghan is back this week with Erin Walker to speak about her journey to becoming an expert in female aging issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause.  Erin's journey began five years ago, but her hormone-related issues likely started during her first menstrual cycle when she was 11. Unfortunately, Erin suffered years of painful and debilitating...

On this week's episode, Nikki DeLoach speaks about her time spent in the entertainment industry and the unforeseen struggles growing up. Though she experienced many challenges, nothing could have prepared Nikki for the day she received the news of her father’s diagnosis. Nikki was pregnant with her youngest, Bennett, within the same month she found out  her baby had 4 heart defects, her father was...

Meghan talks to her friend, Jennifer Caras  on today's episode.  The loss of her sister at a young age and the journey she has been through since her tragic passing.  Julie  passed away in her late 20's from a brain tumor, after being misdiagnosed for years. Jen speaks on the struggles many have with doctors, and finding the right diagnoses that could save your life if its caught early.  Jen strug...

Diane Foley, mother of American freelance journalist James Foley, speaks with Meghan on today's podcast about her journey of recovery after her son was taken hostage for over two years before eventually dying at the hands of his captors. It's hard to imagine a more heartbreaking tragedy than the loss of one's child, but Diane Foley epitomizes strength and resilience in the face of unthinkable grie...

*** TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse, Sex trafficking, Labor trafficking, Cult, Suicide ***Amanda shares her story, starting when she was just a little girl being raised in what she described as an ultraconservative Christian cult. She was groomed from the beginning to not say no to a man and to be a homemaker. She was molested and sexually assaulted, with no idea how to deal with it at such an early...

It took Clara years to fully understand and accept just what she went through as a child. She would wake up every day and be expected to behave like an average kid. But she wasn't average in her parents' eyes, being labeled the Blacksheep at a very early age. In this episode, Clara shares the intimate details of exactly what it's like to experience abuse as a child, as well as her journey to findi...

Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived in a charming town in California with their children Jack and Addison, and everyone was flourishing. Then one day, tragedy struck. On November 11...

How do our childhood experiences affect our everyday lives? In this episode, Meghan speaks with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Richard-Gear-Lookalike, and one of the foremost experts on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Meghan opens up to Dr. Glenn about her childhood experiences and why she started this podcast, and the two discuss how trauma can best be healed, including through w...

In today's episode, Meghan brings back her good friend Josh Rosebrook, a renowned skincare entrepreneur. Before Josh became an expert in the skincare world, he struggled with self-esteem issues. He openly shares his story on what procedures he has had, how he balances self-love with self-improvement, and how his skincare routine helped him love himself again. Josh is an inspiring individual who of...

In this episode, Meghan speaks with Caryn Rich, a Fertility Coach who helps women stuck in secondary infertility, miscarriage, and IVF failure. They discuss their personal experiences on the issue and the all-too-common feelings of failure that women experience."Her name is Olive, and she's a Miracle," Caryn says of her daughter, who she struggled to conceive for years. Caryn knows firsthand the p...

As we get older, we sometimes lose ourselves. Learning about who we are without our  looks is extremely important. Both Dr. Nae and Meghan share their experiences. They discuss being open  to discuss female sexuality, fertility, menopause and support one another.  Self-love is a different journey for each person. Dr. Nae expresses that we are both a mind and a body, and it is empowering to work on...

In this week's episode, Meghan talks to John Stenzel about his journey to becoming a mental health professional. John suffered multiple traumas in his life, starting in his youth while in school and continuing on to witnessing first-hand the devasting losses inflicted during warfare. As a result of these traumas, John spiraled out of control, fueling an addiction to work with drugs before almost l...

This week, Meghan speaks with Amy Papnikolas, a personal stylist, fashion influencer, and entrepreneur in Los Angeles.  Amy's courage in this episode is sure to inspire all who have suffered greatly and those who may find themselves in similar circumstances. She shares some of her most deeply personal experiences, including her cry for help, her divorce, and the impact her miscarriage had on her l...

The last few weeks have been tumultuous for the world, with mounting panic over devastating outbreaks of new COVID-19 strains. As cases continue to rise, Meghan sits with Dr. Mary Hannon to get advice on avoiding catching the virus. Using her considerable experience as a practicing emergency room physician, Dr. Hannon shares some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of this pandemic and the...

In this episode, Meghan talks to her friend, Tara Hackley. They discuss  her journey, how she found peace in a world of chaos and uncertainty, amid  the ongoing battle to save her son's life against all odds. Tara Hackley is a mother who has had to face the unimaginable tragedy of having her son diagnosed with a  brain tumor at just 3 years of age. Tara shares what led up to his diagnosis, when sh...

Danielle Jernigan experienced emotional and psychological damage since her early childhood. Dani and Meghan talk about her early life suffering abuse from a very young age.  Dani also had extreme birth trauma after her baby girl was born blue and limp. She was tormented by nightmares and panic attacks.  Dani lives her life trying to spread the message of getting help with Postpartum depression wit...

Diane Neal — best known for her roles as Casey Novak in Law & Order: SVU and Abigail Borin on NCIS: New Orleans — joins Meghan for a lively conversation with some seriously funny moments and a lot of insight into some seriously important topics. The two take on the stigma of the average American woman's body in the entertainment industry, and the damaging effects of judging our self-worth on our b...