The Girl On The Left

After nearly three decades helping women uncover the root causes of chronic health challenges, holistic health practitioner Jodi Harty sits down with us. We talk about imposter syndrome, resilience, self-belief, and what it really takes to stop standing in your own way. This episode gets into: Imposter syndrome + self-belief Women's health beyond symptom management Entrepreneurship + leadershi...

Trigger warning for sensitive gender-based violence themes. After years of advocating for survivors and helping Canadians navigate the realities of gender-based violence, nonprofit leader Sarah Sherman sits down for a heavy nut necessary chat. We touch on her story, prevention, education, healing, and the importance of creating safer communities through awareness efforts, and conversations just li...

In this heartfelt conversation, Adriana Luna opens up about navigating a life of duplicity, self-discovery, sexuality, and relationships. As she steps into new levels of visibility, she shares what it means to embrace her authentic self, establish healthier boundaries, and choose truth over fear. This episode gets into: Self-discovery, sexuality, and coming out Navigating relationships + boundarie...

After building She Rises Studios into a global visibility platform, CEO and co-creator Hanna Olivas sits down to talk about money, entrepreneurship, freedom, and the realities of building businesses as a woman without gatekeeping yourself along the way. This episode gets into: Women + money mindset Scarcity, survival mode + financial freedom Building businesses without gatekeeping Why visibility +...

One year after launching The Girl on the Left, project creator Megan Dirks sits down solo to talk about what happened after the project became much bigger than expected. This episode gets into: Leadership pressure + visibility Building before you feel ready Grief, growth + burnout Outgrowing people + old routines What it actually takes to keep showing up Welcome to Volume Two. Apply for future vol...

Raez Argulla has been living and breathing creativity since her teenage years, from fashion blogging at 15 to styling, writing, and now crafting powerhouse brand photography. Her work goes beyond snapping pictures. She blends psychology, strategy, and style to capture the energy and confidence that helps women step fully into their spotlight. Along the way, she’s transformed her own journey with v...

Meet Michelle Cooper, host of The Rich Life Revolution and someone I immediately knew I needed to do a swap with after being on her show. Michelle’s story is layered, powerful, and real. From her early days navigating loss and resilience, to a high-pressure corporate finance career in London, to teaching English abroad in Africa and Europe, to the work she does now with her accounting firm and mas...

Carmen Maedel joins us to share pieces of her before-and-after journey with us, while also celebrating her first solo book! From early loss, to racking up credentials in school, she chased clarity until she found her calling. In this honest, heart-forward episode, Carmen shares how her faith became her compass, how she navigated survivor guilt, and the entrepreneurial adventures she’s built alongs...

You know when life keeps tossing you lessons you didn’t ask for and you just have to catch them like a pro? That’s Kathy’s story. Except her lessons came in the form of unlearning all the “crap” that was holding her back. Kathy Baldwin joins us to talk about her podcast automation system, her show, and her book series Unlearn The Crap . We dig into just some of the crap she’s unlearned in her own...

We chat with Amy Stone from The Art of Imperfect Adulting about stumbling into podcasting, embracing the next chapter of empty nest life, and dreaming of RV adventures. We also touch on personality tests, the ways parenthood shapes us, and how to stay creative without tipping into burnout. Amy’s relatable voice and grounded perspective make this one a cozy, candid listen.

In this lively conversation with Kristin Louise from Stay At Home Marketer , we explore the ins and outs of her digital marketing business, her unique take on the modern church scene, and how dance keeps her spirit moving. Kristin also shares how she blends entrepreneurship with being a superboss parent to her little one, proving you really can lead with both strategy and heart.

This week, we sit down with the ever-bold and refreshingly real Lisa Callahan of Transformation For Real . As one of the earliest champions of Girl on the Left , Lisa brings her unfiltered honesty and fierce wisdom to the mic as we talk about the sneaky language of backhanded compliments (what she hilariously calls a “complissault”) and the way her body once rented a studio apartment in her head f...

We’re back for Season Two, and this time we’re passing the mic to the women who usually hold it. This season is all about platform builders: the bold, brilliant women creating spaces for others to rise, speak, and shine. Expect podcasters, storytellers, and mission-driven leaders who are using their voices to lift up many. We’re kicking things off with a familiar face: Marika Wessels, founder of S...

In this behind-the-scenes special, I'm handing the mic to GOTL co-author Diane Jacobs Natoli as she interviews me, Megan Dirks, your usual host, for a heartfelt look at the making of The Girl on the Left . We talk about where the idea began, the unexpected challenges we faced, and the meaningful moments that shaped this project from the inside out. You’ll hear about the messy drafts, the happy...

In this special Mother’s Day bonus episode, I sit down with my own mom, Heather, for a vulnerable and honest conversation about motherhood, daughterhood, and everything in between. We talk about what it was really like for her to raise me, how our relationship has grown over time, and the deeper emotional layers we’ve both had to unpack. From the beauty of mother-daughter connection to the weight...

In this special episode for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Megan is joined by the fierce and fearless Brenda Del Granado for a conversation that pulls no punches. They dive into how people-pleasing, early sexual exploration, and seeking validation can quietly lead girls into dangerous dynamics. They talk about the digital age, the rise of sex work in mainstream spaces, and why so many still strug...

Amanda Chatzikonstantinou takes us on a journey through her teenage years, where anxiety, depression, and a deep sense of  not being enough  were constant companions. Feeling trapped in the silence of her struggles, she recounts how the weight of societal expectations and mental health taboos shaped her world. With raw honesty, Amanda shares the moments that nearly swallowed her whole—like an unwe...

Kimeiko Rae Vision takes us on a journey through time, beginning with an unexpected parking lot confrontation during the COVID-19 lockdown. She unravels a deeply personal story of resilience, childhood turmoil, and the unseen battles people carry. From the warmth of rediscovered hobbies to the icy sting of past trauma, she reflects on the power of kindness, the echoes of family violence, and the s...

The road to motherhood is never just one thing. It’s joy, it’s struggle, it’s instinct battling expectation. In this raw and powerful episode, Lizzy Morris peels back the layers of medicalized birth, fatphobia, and the quiet ways we’re conditioned to surrender our power. From the heart-pounding moment of a long-awaited positive test to the trauma of a coerced C-section, Lizzy shares her deeply per...

Life threw Dr. Michelle Lappin every curveball imaginable. Family struggles, financial turmoil, and the challenges of military life—but instead of letting it break her, she built herself back up—stronger, wiser, and financially empowered. In this episode, Michelle takes us on her real journey from rock-bottom debt to financial stability, proving that no matter how deep the hole is, there’s always...

From corporate executive to wellness entrepreneur, Tania Rizoski shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, and self-discovery. Born into a traditional Macedonian household, Tania followed a path she thought was set in stone: marriage, motherhood, and a successful career in the corporate world. But life had other plans. In this episode, she opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her—fr...

Tiffany O’Hearn opens up about navigating the complexities of abuse, emotional trauma, and the transformative power of spiritual alchemy. Through the lens of astrology, healing, and self-discovery, Tiffany shares her deeply personal journey of turning pain into power and reclaiming her divine essence. She dives into how embracing both the light and the dark has shaped her healing process, helping...

Diane gets real in this powerful episode about love, loss, and the fierce journey to reclaim herself. After losing her husband to alcoholism, navigating multiple marriages, and living with MS, she had to dig deep to redefine her worth. Through the chaos, Diane found the courage to rebuild, eventually becoming a life and health coach who helps others do the same. Her story is about resilience, risi...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.  Brenda shares her deeply personal journey of surviving sexual assault as a teenager and how the trauma, buried for years, later manifested as chronic, undiagnosed pain. She opens up about the disconnect she felt from her body, the struggle to understand where her pain was coming from, and the powerful healing journey...

In this raw and deeply moving episode, Coach Dr. Wu shares her experiences about the Desert Storm war, loss, and the unseen wounds that follow. After being sent to the front lines after a family tragedy, she faced the battles and the silent war within. She opens up about the reality of carrying those wounds home, the struggle to find peace returning home, and the journey to becoming a healer herse...