Musings with Meg

We're overdue for a dating episode! Let's talk the evaluation stage... deciding your dealbreakers, finding love, and the importance of self-love and boundaries as learned through past romantic experiences. --- Summary: Have you ever found yourself caught in the snare of an unhealthy relationship or stuck in negative emotional patterns? In this episode, Lucy and I get real about the power o...

Let's get DEEEEP! Join Carlo and I in an open conversation around burnout and mental health, and how our subconscious tendencies influence our relationships and self-concept. --- Summary: In this episode, I had a raw and real conversation with my friend Carlo, who previously joined me on the show. Since our last recording five months ago, Carlo has experienced some major life lessons and chall...

Incantations? Light therapy? Regular gym schedule? High-five habit? Daily manifestation practice? How do I "hack" my sleep? Why do I listen to white noise? The heck is an ice roller? And anonymous pen pals as part of my commute?! Join me in a detailed breakdown of my daily routines: morning, night, weekly split, and more. Beyond my journaling, reading, and meditation practices, I share s...

Creating your dream year and dream LIFE require a little... risk. Whether that's posting your first TikTok, allocating a couple hundred to crypto, investing in a high-income skill, or finally asking that person out, the whole adventure of life is one big "you never know 'til you try!" So, how do you take the "right" risks? How do you spend your valuable time in a way th...

Chloe Ting workouts? We've been there... among other "mistakes" made along our fitness journeys so you don't have to. But there's so much more beyond the physical — how did fitness impact our confidence and wellbeing, mend our relationship with food, and create best friends out of gym strangers? Join Mizuho and I in a wide-ranging conversation about making fitness a lifestyle...

Tragic story: everyone wants to level up, yet 99% of people do things DAILY that hold themselves back — and aren't even aware of it. BIG YIKES. Is it the words you say? The people you're with? What you agree to? What you neglect? Let's debunk bullsh*t self-help notions like "follow your passion!" "say yes to everything!" "listen to your body!" and "vo...

From the pursuit of a Ferrari to the pursuit of peace. Debunking confirmation bias and escaping delusion. Pain and suffering — why one is inevitable but the other is optional. These are a few life lessons we discuss with a dose of philosophy that are very applicable; learn about Carlo's career journey from aspiring engineer to now self-employed piano teacher and piano consultant. Let's tal...

You can rewire your brain to break free from old narratives. You can heal and be liberated from your trauma. You can show up as your most authentic self to your relationships and the world, without projecting your wounds onto your experience of reality. Spirituality meets science in this healing conversation with Jemarc, radical spiritual guide and transformational life coach, where we get uncomfo...

"Probs not a good idea... eh do it anyway," said a tipsy Meg. Skincare, dating, spending, gratitude, career, minimizing regret... you can always count on Reddit to give unfiltered, tried-and-true life advice. And what better way to review said advice than with a couple glasses of red wine?! Tune in to hear some (hopefully) wisdom and tough love from drunk Meg, as I uncover: the balance b...

In a span of a couple days, Vittorio and I went from “hmm kinda wanna try snowboarding,” to sinking hundreds of dollars into gear and tumbling down the bunny hill on Cypress Mountain. What followed were months of tripping on the ski lifts, addicting adrenaline, and Nick's graceful Tai Chi moves. In this (unintentionally comedic) conversation, Nick, Vittorio, and I reminisce on our season — fro...

You ever feel like a slave to your life instead of the one in the driver's seat? Whether it's demands from people, work, your emotions, your body, or the things you've overcommitted to, it's common to feel like you're constantly playing catch-up. I'd been living like this for months, until I decided that enough was enough — and I booked myself a two-day retreat, secluded in...

Quitting your 9-5 to pursue your passion full-time sounds sexy on paper — but solopreneurship comes with its own set of considerations. In this episode, I sit down with Samson, a freelance videographer who's gone on the journey of working a day job and running his own business! We cover his unfiltered story, from unexpected challenges to pivotal decisions. Why is discipline 10x more powerful t...

Food is such a big part of our lives, but how do our food choices, in turn, impact the world? In this episode, Theo and Sandy speak on mindful and sustainable eating, what it looks like, and why it's important — plus actions and facts you can add to your toolkit to be a more conscious consumer, today. Get your notepads out and let's learn unconventional sustainability facts, the importance...

Become an investment banker or build a startup to help students all across the country? Cyrus Moradian, Co-Founder of WizePrep, chose the latter. Ten years later, Cyrus reflects on his experience as Co-Founder of WizePrep (formerly BeatYourCourse), from the mindset behind taking the leap, to lessons and hardships from building a startup, to microhabits for exponential impact. Beyond entrepreneursh...

Graduation! Your first job! Moving out? Finding a... partner?! Woah, slow down. After graduating from school, the world truly becomes our oyster —  how do we navigate this impending ambiguity, with utmost intention? Does adulthood ever get "easier"? How do we snap out of hustle culture and appreciate what we've worked so hard to achieve? How was high school and university, in hindsig...

Being givers and overachievers creates the perfect storm for neglecting our own needs — thankfully, self-isolation forced us to confront ourselves and realign our energy. How do we juggle self-identity after graduating from a prestigious business school? How have we addressed our people-pleasing tendencies and learned to set boundaries? How do we help others by helping ourselves first? Is life &qu...

Real talk. What differentiates a true friend from a fairweather friend? What do adult friendships look like? What needs should a friend fulfill? What are some green flags to seek or red flags to watch out for? How do you set boundaries? How can knowing your attachment style and love language(s) benefit your friendships? Is there a "right" way to approach friendships and friend groups? Wh...

"Hey dad, I'm dropping out of UBC to join a pyramid scheme." From an outsider perspective, that's crazy — but is it really? From being immigrants with social anxiety, to model minorities, to business experimenters, to now: Jay and Jo followed the least-conventional path. What does adversity teach us about work ethic? Does money buy happiness? How does one balance ambition and pea...

Have you ever dreamt of leaving your current comfort zone and moving abroad to start a new life? For Marian, this dream became reality! Starting off as an aspiring CPA with a comfortable offer at a Big 4 firm, Marian soon realized that she could be destined for more — and with courage and grit leading the way, she started her next chapter in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tune in to hear her journey, decisi...

From unable to afford rent to launching a design school; from abandoning lawyer dreams to working at Google. Ex-Googler and Startup Founder Mackenzie took a path only he knew was right, but that he himself couldn't even predict. How does design thinking apply to real-life decision-making? How much does money *really* matter in choosing your first career? How do you know when to keep perseverin...

A growth mindset is when one believes that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. After all, effort and stepping beyond comfort is the only way to grow — but why do so many become stagnant in their twenties? At this age, nobody's responsible for you but yourself; a growth mindset is critical to maximizing your potential in physical health, career goals, r...

Boisy Music was born when two very different people joined their passions for music. But this isn't just another passion project — behind the scenes, Boris and Moises walked unique journeys before meeting in 2021. From starting a new life in Canada alone to dropping out of business school, tune in to hear the unfiltered path that led to Boisy, principles of building from ground zero, the power...

How does scrolling Instagram make you feel? What's behind the highlight reel? Social media is all fun and games until it hurts self-image — and takes hours of your precious time. As content creators in the self-development space, Sophia and I share our honest thoughts on the influencer market, the importance of vulnerability, and how we approach social media consumption AND creation for better...

Being an immigrant and growing up with labels, Katrina faced a rocky journey juggling her identity. In this episode, she shares how she cultivated self-love and confidence to shamelessly embrace who she is. Let's talk about overcoming stereotypes, the power of gratitude, building self-empathy, finding intrinsic worth, and our outlooks on how to live life to its fullest — plus honest advice we&...

How do I practice self-therapy? Which success tips are actually myths? How does knowing your Myers-Briggs Personality Type help you build self-awareness and better your relationships? Welcome to part 2 of 23 gamechangers I learned by 23, where I dive into the topics of learning, habits, mindset, and success. Let's chat about entering flow state, the value of time, documenting memories, my favo...