The Average 90's Gal Podcast

I recorded this episode on the fly to break down how the three main characters in JAWS — Chief Brody, Quint, and Hooper — each represent a different way we face fear, obstacles, and hard decisions in life. If you're stuck on a decision, in avoidance mode, or letting fear "swim in the water" instead of confronting it, this episode gives you three different lenses to figure out your own "whys" and w...

Hello! It's the June solstice! — the longest day of light in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night in the Southern Hemisphere — and a powerful threshold for reflection, release, and intention-setting. In this episode, I'm sharing solstice journal prompts, rituals, and a guided check-in on the intentions you set back in December. Episode Summary: Why the solstices and equinoxes are natural...

Episode Summary In this episode, I'm sharing what's been helping me reclaim control over my days: intentional systems. I open up about stepping back from social media, breaking my habit of mindless TV watching, and why I've started thinking about "systems" instead of "habits" or "routines." I walk through real, practical examples from my own life — from setting out my gym clothes the night before...

In this episode of the Average 90's Gal Podcast, I celebrate the March Equinox, a powerful moment of equal day and night, and invite you to use this turning point as a fresh start or a 90-day check-in on your intentions. I dive into how the solstices and equinoxes create a natural quarterly rhythm for reflection, reset, and recommitment, whether you began intentions in December, at...

In this episode of the   Average 90"s Gal   podcast, Meredith sits down with Billy (millennial) and Tara (Gen Z) to explore what it really feels like to live, work, and date across three generations: Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They share personal stories from New Jersey childhoods, college paths, grief, and early careers, then dive into modern dating culture, remote work, and ho...

In this episode of Average Nineties Gal Podcast, I invite you to embrace a powerful mid-year reset using the energy of the Chinese New Year's Year of the Fire Horse. Learn practical journaling prompts to release old patterns, identify limiting beliefs, and step fully into the life you want — starting right now. Join me on Instagram What You'll Learn in This Episode Why February and March...

Episode Description  In this solo episode, I talk about what to do when it feels like the world is on fire and life just will not let up. Your feelings of anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness are valid—but letting the outside world dictate your inner world is optional. You’ll learn how to shift your energy, stop doomscrolling, and show up as your best self for your home, your commu...

On this Groundhog Day episode, Meredith invites you to imagine the one day you wouldn’t mind reliving over and over again—whether it’s a real memory from your past or a dream day you haven’t lived yet. She gently guides you to write it out, dream about it, and use your imagination with no limits. Then she explores how to bring the best parts of that “perfect day” into your everyday life through sm...

In this powerful continuation of Matt's story, we explore his journey through severe mental health challenges, substance abuse recovery, and ultimately finding purpose through animal rescue work. This deeply personal conversation covers Matt's bipolar disorder diagnosis, his path to sobriety, and how he transformed his life by combining mental health treatment with meaningful work at Best Friends...

In this  Real Stories episode I sit  down with my brother Matt, to explore our shared childhood and the beginning of his very personal mental health journey. Matt opens up about growing up in Santa Monica, California, the  move to Austin, Texas in the 1980s, and then to the SF Bay Area—and how those transitions triggered his first experiences with depression.     ​ ​...

Happy Solstice! In this episode I share why I treat the solstice—not January 1st—as my   true   new year. Whether you’re in the Northern Hemisphere (Winter Solstice) or Southern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice), you’ll learn how to use this turning point of the sun to release old patterns, set soul-led intentions, and reconnect with your inner self.     ​ Through my own end-of...

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Brad and Jess! In this episode we touch on so many topics, such as friendship, technology, different generations, and everything in between! Key Topics Discussed: Building Community Through Neighborhood Bars Generational Technology Divide Modern Parenting in the Digital Age Work-Life Balance for Bar Owners  The Future of Bars Post-COVID Be sure to vis...

In this Real Stories episode, I chat with Brad and Jess about growing up Gen X, leaving (and skipping) college, and how bartending in New York City evolved into owning two beloved Brooklyn neighborhood bars: Mama Tried in Sunset Park and American Cheez in Park Slope. They share honest stories about family, divorce, travel, college-town life, and why the bar world still offers freedom, communi...

In this latest Transform from Within episode, I explore the roots and impact of envy and jealousy on personal growth, emphasizing the need to “clear out the gunk” inside to make space for transformation. ​ Join me on   Instagram Key Topics Covered ​ Recognizing triggers: How envy and jealousy show up in daily life, relationships, and social media usage.     ​ The healthy side of env...

Welcome to the "Transform From Within" series, to help you bring about lasting transformation that begins within! In this first episode, I will share practical methods for identifying and releasing blame, shame, and limiting beliefs to help you move closer to your authentic goals and dreams. ​ Key Takeaways: Transformation starts within: True life change happens only when we address what is h...

In this Real Stories episode, I chat with Grace, who shares: - Her path to becoming a teacher in NYC - Starting a foundation - Losing her brother to suicide - How she stays authentic to herself and to her calling This is a wonderful episode for anyone who needs some motivation to go after what they want and to never be afraid to show the world who they are! Connect with Grace:  The Dan O'Conn...

In this Real Stories episode I chat with Doreen Marshall, Ph. D., CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). She takes us through her education and career path before we dive into eating disorder and disordered eating signs, symptoms, how to talk about them, as well as her take of the affects of social media and GLP-1s, and so much more. This episode is packed with important informat...

It may be a cliché, but life really is too short. Too short to not tell the people in your life that they mean something to you, to not take the risks, and to wait. This very short episode was recorded on a whim, prompted by something I had been thinking about after attending a memorial service. Join me on   Instagram

In part two of Real Stories with Kennan and Karen, we chat about their career paths and shifts, their journey through and following Kennan's traumatic brain injury, the why behind starting their business, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this part as much as I did! Listen to Part One Connect with Kennan and Karen:  Empathway Designs LinkedIn Podcast  

In part one of this Real Stories episode, I chat with Kennan and Karen, who share their personal stories as well as the story that brought them together. I hope you enjoy their energy, insight, and connection to one another, while finding your own inspiration to travel and follow your heart :)  Connect with Kennan and Karen:  Empathway Designs LinkedIn Podcast  

The mundane acts of cleaning, folding laundry, putting things away, etc...they used to get to me and I would just not do them until I was overwhelmed and frustrated. In this quick episode I share a few simple mindset hacks that have changed how I go about moving through the everyday tasks we do not enjoy.

In this episode I chat with my friend Bill, who shares many stories from throughout his life, including growing up in Vegas, losing a family member and friend, loving movies and film scores, and everything in between! I hope you enjoy Bill's energy and amazing memory as much as I did!

In this episode, I take you through the steps I took to help guide myself through going "All In" in my life. I talk through how I used AI to create a simple blueprint and tasks that will help me move the needle to have the life I want to live. If you do not like to use AI then this is still for you! I hope it helps! 

In this episode I share the shifts I have made in my own life that help me begin new goals and/or changes from a place of contentment, gratitude, and joy instead of from a place of lack, anger, anxiety, or desperation. I like to call it the "baseline" or "budget goal" that is the jumping-off point from everything we decide to do. My hope is that it will help you recognize how you are approaching a...

In this real stories episode, I speak with Luke, who shares what life was/is like growing up, looking for a job, attending school, and more. We also discuss his experiences with anxiety, depersonalization-derealization, and what he had to go through before receiving a diagnosis.  I hope this episode serves as a reminder that Gen Z's are not just kids. They are smart, hardworking adults in the...