Megan Reed
Main Character Energy
The personal development podcast designed to help you embrace your Main Character Energy, show up authentically in your power, and lead your life and business with unshakable self-confidence.
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Megan Reed
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Mar 31, 2026
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Episodes
57. Hire the Damn Nanny (Because Doing It Alone Is Keeping You Stuck) 31.03.2026 20:31
If you’ve been trying to do everything on your own… this is your wake-up call. In this episode, I’m sharing what hiring a nanny taught me about burnout, support, and why so many people never finish their book. Because it’s not about time—it’s about trying to do it alone. If you’ve had a book on your heart, this will hit. Inside: Why doing it all yourself is keeping you stuck The real reason most p...
56. The Lie That’s Keeping You From Becoming an Author 24.03.2026 12:57
In this episode, we're unpacking one of the biggest beliefs I hear from women who want to write a book and what they ACTUALLY mean. We’re talking about why that belief keeps so many women from claiming the author identity—and why your lived experience, voice, and perspective might be exactly what someone else needs. If you’ve been minimizing your story or waiting for it to feel more legitimate, th...
55. How I Made More Than $50K From My Book in Less Than 3 Years 17.03.2026 18:10
Can you actually make money from writing a book? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how my book generated over $50,000 in less than three years and breaking down the real ways authors can create income before and after they hit publish. If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, creative, or thought leader who has been thinking about writing a book, this episode will show you how a book can be...
54. Dishes and Digressing: A Life Update 10.03.2026 24:27
Today, we're unpacking what the past few weeks have looked like—moving to a new city, hitting bestseller for a second time, and celebrating some massive wins inside my business. We're talking about: • The move and what it’s been like settling into a new place • My book F*ck Fear hitting bestseller (still feels dope AF) • My son crawling and teething at the same time (send help) • How I'm cel...
53. How to Rewrite Your Life Without Burning It Down: The Goldie Effect with Michelle Hooey 03.03.2026 39:34
What does it take to write and publish your first book? In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Hooey — the first published author from Book Baddies Mastermind — to talk about launching her debut memoir, The Goldie Effect . After her daughter Goldie’s birth led to a medically complex diagnosis, Michelle was forced into a season of uncertainty, resilience, and radical trust. That experience b...
52. Why Self-Publishing is a Power Move 25.02.2026 17:03
F*ck Fear, my new book, is officially LIVE!!!! And today I’m pulling back the curtain on why I chose to self-publish this book instead of waiting for a traditional deal. In this episode, I’m sharing: Why I didn’t wait to be chosen The myths around traditional publishing The fears that came up (and how I moved anyway) What self-publishing taught me about power and authority If you’ve ever felt like...
51. Fuck Fear On My Bed With Me 17.02.2026 20:40
Fear gets loud when you leave your comfort zone. With my new book, F*ck Fear, releasing in a week, fear has been having opinions. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s actually been coming up for me lately—from moving back to my hometown and wondering if I’ll fit in culturally or politically… to the full spiral around my new book. What if it’s trash? What if no one cares? What if people get tired of...
50. When Good Things Start to Feel Like Too Much 10.02.2026 18:55
What happens when nothing is “wrong”… but everything feels like a lot? In this episode, we're talking about a sneaky kind of overwhelm—the kind that shows up when life is expanding, opportunities are flowing, and things are objectively good . And yet, your nervous system feels fried. We're Talkin' About: Why overwhelm isn’t about your mindset—it’s about capacity Why joy can feel as destabili...
49. The Problem with Niching (and Why It's Keeping You Stuck) 03.02.2026 13:04
If you’ve been circling the same questions for months— Who do I help? What’s my niche? What if I choose wrong? This episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down why the obsession with finding the perfect niche keeps so many new coaches and service providers stuck in inaction—and how waiting for the “right” answer is often just fear wearing a business-strategy costume....
48. How to Show Up in Your Business When the World is a Dumpster Fire with Carley Zuercher 27.01.2026 12:31
This episode is pulled straight from a real Voxer conversation between me and my coach—recorded in the middle of real life, diaper change and all. I asked the question I know I’m not the only one holding: How am I supposed to show up in my business, share good things, and keep going when the world feels heavy and overwhelming? Her response was the reminder I needed—and couldn’t keep to myself. Car...
47. You Gonna Talk About It or Be About It? 20.01.2026 11:48
You say you want to write the book — but you’re not writing it. So let’s talk about that. This is a short, no-fluff rant for the woman who keeps circling her dream instead of choosing it. The overthinking. The self-doubt. The “what will people think?” spiral that keeps you stuck in place. Here’s the truth: You don’t get clarity before you decide. You get clarity because you...
46. Gender Equilibrium: Becoming Yourself Unapologetically with Jenn Marie 13.01.2026 43:33
What does it really mean to become yourself—without apology or permission? In this intimate conversation, Jenn Marie shares her journey of identity, gender, and self-trust, and what gender equilibrium means beyond labels or binaries. We talk about embodiment, choosing yourself, and the courage it takes to live in alignment with who you truly are. All the Links Grab the bestselling book...
45. Let's Play a Game: Chapter One of F*ck Fear 06.01.2026 11:49
This episode is a sneak peek. Like, actually . You’re hearing the very first chapter of my upcoming book, Fuck Fear —the opening chapter called “Let’s Play a Game.” This book is for the people who are deeply capable… AND still letting fear run the show. This chapter sets the tone for everything that follows. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about noticing. Seeing where you’ve...
44. 2025 Wrapped: Life and Business Edition 30.12.2025 20:43
2025 Wrapped—but make it life and business. In this episode, I’m doing a full 2025 “Wrapped” using my actual calendar. We’re talking: pessaries, podcast launches, coaching calls, book writing, and what it really looked like to build a business, become a mom of two, and stay mostly sane. If you like your BTS with a side of TMI and a little “what the hell just happened,” this one’s for y...
43. Returning to Peace: A Grounding Meditation 23.12.2025 13:22
(MEDITATION STARTS AT 2:25) This episode is a gift. No lessons. No fixing. No doing. In this guided meditation, I’m inviting you to slow down, drop out of your head, and reconnect with yourself—your body, your breath, and the part of you that already knows you’re doing enough. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, emotional, or just craving a moment of peace, this meditation is here to...
42. Everything I Wish I’d Known When Writing My Best-Selling Book 16.12.2025 20:16
Writing a book is messy, emotional, and way more of a mental game than anyone tells you. In this episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I would have known before writing my bestselling book, Main Character Energy . From staring at a blank screen for weeks to the surreal moment someone asks for your autograph, I’m spilling the behind-the-scenes truths about writing, finishing, and...
41. Money, Manifestation, and Letting Go of Control with Jillian Minter 09.12.2025 47:53
In this episode, Jillian dives into the patterns she sees over and over again in women entrepreneurs—the ones that choke your momentum, drain your energy, and keep you hustling harder instead of receiving more. Drawing from her work as a money and mindset coach, she breaks down the top three things that hold most people back in business , why control feels safe but limits your capacity to gr...
40. The Problem with ChatGPT (And Why It’s Killing Your Brand) 02.12.2025 11:56
Scrolling Instagram and thinking, “Wow… every caption sounds the same?” In today's episode, we're breaking down the problem with ChatGPT—and it’s not that AI is bad, it’s that too many people are letting it become their voice . We're diving into how people buy from people they like, know, and trust , and why perfectly polished, “Pinterest-worthy” captions can actually make you lo...
39. How to Travel like a Main Character with Beth Ott 25.11.2025 50:06
Sit down with my incredible friend Beth Ott—a realtor by night and weekend, travel expert by every other waking moment—to talk all things adventure, meaning, and becoming the kind of person who actually lives their bucket list. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, an anxious flyer, or someone who keeps saying “one day,” this conversation will light a fire under you in the best way. In t...
38. Own Your Weird: Chapter Two of Main Character Energy 18.11.2025 23:34
You’re the star of your own story—and sometimes that means embracing the parts of yourself everyone else has been trying to tone down. In this episode, I share Chapter Two of my audiobook, Main Character Energy : Own Your Weird . This chapter is all about leaning into your quirks, your chaos, and the things that make you you . Because here’s the truth: your weird isn’t a flaw. It...
37. People Pleasing: How to Release Control and Start Living for You with Jenna Teague 11.11.2025 48:23
This episode is pure gold for anyone ready to stop living their life based on what other people might think. I sat down with the incredible Jenna Teague—a therapist, coach, and one of my favorite humans—to talk about the truth behind people pleasing and how to finally break free from it. We covered: The fundamental function of people pleasing and where it actually comes from The difference between...
36. Stop Doing Market Research 04.11.2025 11:54
Tired of getting lost in endless market research only to feel stuck, overwhelmed, and insecure? You’re not alone—and honestly, it’s time to stop. In this episode of Main Character Energy , we're breaking down why obsessing over competitors, trends, and “what’s working” is actually fueling comparison, perfectionism, and inaction—and how it’s quietly sabotaging your creative power. You’ll Lear...
35. F*ck the Rules and Build a Brand That Feels Good with Jill Wise 28.10.2025 44:12
In this episode, I’m joined by the genius Jill Wise—a brand and marketing strategist, conversion copywriter, and business mentor who’s all about building businesses that actually feel good . We’re throwing out the rulebook and talking about what it really takes to create a brand that reflects you —one that connects deeply, converts authentically, and makes you proud as hell to show up...
34. Water Birth in my Bedroom: Roman's Birth Story 21.10.2025 39:11
What do you get when you mix a thunderstorm, a flooded basement, a birthing tub, and a gal who’s officially done being pregnant? …apparently, my son’s birth story. In this episode, I’m sharing the real, unfiltered story of Roman’s arrival—from the 12:45am “wait… did I just pee myself again?” moment to the second I held him in my arms. It was raw, wild, and emotional, and it ended up teaching...
33. Postpartum on My Patio: Sleep-Deprived and Keeping it Real 26.08.2025 23:10
In this unplanned episode, I’m sharing a real glimpse into my current postpartum season—what’s feeling tough, how we're sleeping, and how the transition from one baby to two ain't for the faint of heart. Whether you're also in the thick of it, about to be, or supporting someone who is, this one’s for you. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, some hard-won insights, and a reminder that you’re not alone...
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