The Megan May Podcast

The other week, I did something hard. Something I never thought I would do. Something I wanted to give up on more times than I can count. I ran my first 10K. But the biggest lesson wasn't about running a race. It was about what happened mentally in the process of preparing for it and pushing through it. The doubts, the excuses, the back-and-forth between the voice telling me to keep going and the...

I have far from a perfect marriage, but I can confidently say that I do have a very good marriage. I recently celebrated my 17th wedding anniversary with my husband Jake, and in this episode, I talk about 5ish key things that have help us have a really good marriage! Life is full. Children, careers, and other big things in life can slowly make your marriage fall by the wayside, and I hope these ti...

For a long time, church was something I went to because I had to, not because I wanted to. Growing up, my grandparents would threaten us if we didn’t go, and my relationship with God was often more about praying when I desperately needed something than genuinely seeking Him. But about eight years ago, something changed. I was invited to a new church, and that experience completely changed the way...

I’m a big feelings girl. I love big. I care big. I get excited big. And honestly, I think that’s one of the beautiful things about being me But sometimes, big feelings can become a big problem. In this episode, I’m talking about the beauty of feeling deeply while also getting honest about what happens when our feelings start to run the show. When disappointment keeps us from moving forward. When f...

In this raw and deeply honest episode, I sit down with Brady and Sara Hand to talk about their journey through faith, marriage, infertility, loss, failed IVF, and embryo adoption . They share the hard moments, the heartbreak, and the questions that came along the way but also what happened when they chose to get uncomfortable, trust their gut, and follow the path God was calling them toward. Their...

In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of staying in your lane , recognizing the gifts you’ve been given, understanding the purpose you’ve been called to, and having the wisdom to know what belongs to you and what doesn’t. It’s so easy to veer into someone else’s lane. We start comparing or feeling guilty. We say yes when we should say no. We take on responsibilities that aren’t ours....

Back-to-school comes with so many things we can control: the backpack we choose, what we wear, how we look, and the excitement of seeing friends again. But what about everything we can’t control? We don’t know our teachers yet. We don’t know how the school year will go. We don’t know what challenges or changes might come our way. And sometimes, those unknowns can keep us up at night. In this episo...

Two years ago this month, I launched my book, From Zero to Four . As I reflect on that journey and continue to receive messages from people sharing how my book and my story have impacted them, I’ve been reminded of just how powerful it can be to share the parts of our lives that feel the hardest to talk about. There was a point while writing my book when I froze. Sharing my story felt scary, vulne...

We got baby chicks, and like most things that start small and adorable, we didn’t think too much about what would happen when they grew up. But then they grew. And grew. And suddenly, as we looked toward winter, we realized something: our flock was too big for our coop. There simply wasn’t enough room for all of them to comfortably make it through the next season. So, we made the difficult decisio...

My guest Scarlett recently became a published author with Backyard Chickens , but her story is about so much more than writing a book. In this conversation, we talk about what it looks like to take a step of faith when you don’t have all the answers and how courage isn’t something you’re simply born with; it’s something that is built through obedience. Scarlett, owner of White Pecan Farmhouse, sha...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Megan May Podcast! And yes... we're getting uncomfortable. You might be thinking, "Gee, Megan, I'm so excited to add another thing to the million things already on my to-do list." But that's not what this season is about. I'm not asking you to do more. I'm asking you to do what matters most. This season is about stepping outside of your comfort zone in the areas that tru...

Here we are, 17,000+ downloads later, and I'm feeling so incredibly grateful as we wrap up Season 3 of the Megan May Podcast. To close out the season, I'm sharing one of my favorite interviews with the one and only Abbey Graves, my amazing podcast producer who gets every raw, unfiltered edit of me. 😅 In this episode, we reflect on everything this year brought- the highs, the challenges, the growt...

Four years into our adoption journey, I'm reflecting on what being an adoptive mom has taught me so far. In this episode, I share how adoption is both beautiful and complex and how we navigate both right now. I also talk about the realities of trauma and loss that are often part of adoption, and why it's so important to hold space for that. I share why I believe "to be clear is to be kind" when ta...

From the moment we moved into our farmhouse, I knew one of my favorite places would be our sunporch. But I also knew that with a full life, I would never end up there by accident. If I wanted to enjoy it, dream in it, pray in it, or simply be still in it, I would have to intentionally make time for it. In this episode, I'm sharing why I believe we all need a space like that. A place where we can s...

In this episode, I'm sharing the emotions behind finally giving our daughter her first phone after waiting as long as we felt was right. While she was excited, I couldn't help but feel the weight of what this little device represents. It opens the door to a whole new world, one full of opportunities, but also new challenges, conversations, boundaries, and responsibilities. I'm talking about the bi...

This Father's Day felt different for me. In this episode, I get really raw and honest about my relationship with my dad. For much of my life, I carried disappointment because he wasn't able to give me what I needed from him. But he was my dad, and there wasn't another one I could turn to. So I grew up wishing for a different relationship than the one we actually had. What shifted for me this Fathe...

When we think about wellness, we usually focus on the basics: sleep, exercise, nutrition, and supplements. Those things matter, but they're not the whole story. In this episode, I explore another essential aspect of well-being: understanding how you're wired. What regulates you? What dysregulates you? Why do you respond the way you do under stress? What patterns, habits, and coping mechanisms show...

In this episode, I get very real and raw about how I've been feeling about myself lately. I've been spending a lot of time in my own head. I wanted to share this because I hope it reminds you that I'm not perfect, nor do I strive to be. Just like anyone else, I have very real and very human battles that go on in my mind. My hope is that by being honest about my own struggles, it helps someone else...

We often become the biggest supporters of other people's dreams. We encourage them, celebrate their wins, and remind them of their potential. Yet many of us hesitate to take the same risks in our own lives. Complacency feels safe because it doesn't require growth, failure, or uncertainty. But some of the most fulfilling moments in life come from attempting things we once thought were impossible. W...

I have been in the wrong room countless times. How I know this is because my inner gut started telling me it was the wrong room. It didn't feel right. Nothing was going right in that room. It didn't align with me and my values. Or I would leave that room feeling worse than when I came. Sometimes I would get out of the room fast; other times, God had to hit me over the head to get out of that room....

In this little series I am doing, I decided to interview my kids. Today, you get to hear from my oldest son Acen. He is usually the extrovert, but you will hear a little shy side to him in this interview. Enjoy as he answers and gives an honest opinion about our family.

We form opinions every day about people, businesses, and situations, but how often are those opinions truly our own? In this episode, I unpack how easy it is to adopt someone else’s perspective without even realizing it. From word-of-mouth bias to social influence, we explore how secondhand judgments can shape the way we may judge someone or something. More importantly, we talk about how to step b...

He is sweet, witty, and super chill, and his big blue eyes melt my heart! Enjoy a special interview with our 9-year-old son, Lennon, as he shares his opinion on his family and who is the funnest, most forgetful, and everything in between. If you want to follow him and his brother on YouTube, you can look them up at TheTwoHams.67

She is fierce, confident, and bursting with energy, and she lights up every room she enters. In this episode, you get a small glimpse of her four-year-old personality, squirrel brain, and interests. Also, I hope the song she sings to you melts your heart and brings you JOY! Enjoy the interview with our daughter Maren May

The time has come to do a little spring cleaning in your life, and not just in your yard or your home. In this week’s episode, we’re digging into the areas that matter most: your marriage, your relationship with your kids, and the way you’re wired as a person. What needs to be cleared out? What have you been holding onto that’s no longer serving you or your family? I take a deep dive into what int...