The Megan May Podcast

The other day, I got a text that completely caught me off guard. It was from the mom of a high school friend asking if we were having a twenty-year class reunion. TWENTY years?! I hadn’t even realized that much time had passed. So crazy! That message sent me down memory lane, thinking about who I was at 18, what I cared about, and what I thought life would be like. And it got me wondering: if I co...

Melanie grew up in a world where faith was law, obedience was survival, and questioning the rules came at a cost. For years, she tried to fit the mold—silencing doubts, suppressing her true self, and sacrificing personal freedom for acceptance. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing—unresolved religious trauma, addiction, and a desperate need for something real. This is probably one of the m...

Today, let's talk about comparison, as it is a very real topic that many of us get caught up in daily. Yes, it is a thief; it can steal our Joy. It can rob us of living our best life in who we were made to be in this world. However, what if we change the narrative of comparison and use it as a tool for the better? In today's episode, I talk about that. I hope it inspires you to use it for good! To...

In a world of instant gratification, it is hard to be patient. We hate hearing that something good is going to take time. However, it's true, and in this episode, I explain it further, as well as share with you something from my own life that has taken a lot of time and how it's so worth it right now! To follow this exciting journey of ours, head on over to Instagram @maysstays To follow more of m...

Believe it or not, while recording this episode, I am sitting in a closet in Captiva, Florida. It is a big deal since I came from the Minnesota cold. But here is why. Our family has some crazy changes happening this year. The changes will be hard and beautiful and will make it a crazy busy summer. But on the forefront of it all, we also know we have about four summers left with our oldest daughter...

My husband and I made a big decision, and the thing that caught me off guard the most with this decision was how people I knew (or don't even know) had no problem sharing their opinion about this decision. It sucked. And here is the deal: We have all sucked or fallen short with our opinions of others around us. So, let's talk about this. How do we handle this? What can we do about it? What choice...

I had a birthday! I am officially 38 years old, and when I was doing my podcast recording, I also realized that it hit episode 70 of The Megan May Podcast! I was shocked!!! There was definitely a time when I didn't think I would make it past five episodes, and here I am still showing up because of YOU!!! Enjoy this small yet big celebration with me! To follow more of me, head on over to Instagram...

You are in for quite a treat on this interview. Somer Colbert, both a biological and adoptive mom, is a wealth of knowledge in the Foster and Adoption space, having truly lived out both beautiful and hard seasons in Adoption. She has also had many interviews with others in this space on her own, Called to Love Podcast. Her southern charm and love for Jesus are contagious as she shares the very rea...

This was not the episode I wanted or expected to record. This episode was meant to be the exact opposite of what happened. A couple of months ago, I launched this amazing event, only to end up canceling it after putting in all the work and effort and planning to make it all happen. The ticket sales weren't coming, and the timing of this event was very wrong. I wanted to hide, felt super embarrasse...

My oldest daughter Jaida, is an introvert, and honestly, she wasn't very excited to be on my podcast. But during her interview, I was so proud of her as she started opening up about how she deals with being an oldest child perfectionist, what therapy has taught her, and embracing who she is made to be in this world. If you know someone more of a perfectionist, this is a great episode to send! To f...

I am in a special series for Mother's Day right now and thought it would be a perfect time to interview my children. In today's episode, you will hear from my 11-year-old son, Acen. The good and stress of being one of our middle children. I hope you love his fun and sweet, and honest self just as much as I do! If you are interested in attending my special mom's event, Mommin' Ain't Easy, head on o...

I am in a special series for Mother's Day right now and thought it would be a perfect time to interview my children. In today's episode, you will hear from my 8-year-old son, Lennon. The good and stress of being the 3rd out of our 4 children. I hope you love his witty and sweet self just as much as I do! If you are interested in attending my special mom's event, Mommin' Ain't Easy, head on over to...

I am in a special series for Mother's Day right now and thought it would be a perfect time to interview my children. In today's episode, you will hear from my 3-year-old daughter, Maren May. The real and raw conversation from a wild, Frozen-loving, girlie girl who is living her life to the fullest! I hope you love her outgoing and sweet self just as much as I do! If you are interested in attending...

I will let you in on a little secret in this podcast episode. Those people around you on social media, in your community, and influencers you are following who are doing bold things, who seem so confident, put together, and sure of what they are doing... Did you know they are most likely doing it scared to death, uneducated, unsure, and praying their way through it? The big difference. They are wi...

Several years ago, while working for my old boss, I screwed up pretty badly. He ended up laughing and talking to me about my goodwill account and was thankful it was so high so when he had to take a withdrawal, it was still pretty high. It was one of the best analogies that I still use today. It's important to recognize this with all kinds of relationships around you. Some people in your life have...

The constant call of motherhood, the never-ending list, the dishes in the sink, laundry in the dryer, and endless things to do. It will ALWAYS be there. If you are like me, it's hard to stop being responsible, leave it be, and have fun. My son challenged me on this the other week to have fun on a beautiful day and at first, it was SO annoying. But I finally said yes and I am so glad I did. I wante...

A couple of weeks ago, I went on a trip across the world to learn a completely different culture, and boy, did it change my heart in the most amazing ways. I don't think you need to go as far as I did, but I do believe there are people in your backyard that you can get to know, learn from, and understand more. Don't let the input or fear of others stop you from loving people who are different from...

During a date night with my husband, we had a fun and hard conversation about how in a short few years, our family of 6 will forever change with girlfriends and boyfriends added into the mix. Of course, we know who would best fit our children right? However, we had to step back and remember that we were also that "unlikely" couple that got together and married. We did not bring equal value into th...

You will never guess where I am at when this episode airs. Halfway across the world! Yup, crazy I know! But several months ago I signed my name on a sheet of paper with my crappy handwriting having no idea how powerful that signature would become. This episode is both encouraging and challenging and I hope it makes you step it up and step into your own mission in this world. To follow more of me h...

Did you ever have that moment where you felt you were "super" good at something or were meant for this really big thing, and it didn't work out at all or you totally missed the mark? That certainly happened to me a few months ago and I couldn't not understand why... That was until it was revealed to me during a hard conversation with my teenage daughter. We need to do a little check-in from time t...

Our adoptive daughter turns three this weekend! I cannot believe it! In this time of celebration, it made me really sit back and reflect on the many lessons I have learned in the last 3 years of navigating being an Adoptive Mom. The good, the hard, the mistakes, and everything in between. I thought I would share my heart with you and even if you are not an adoptive mama yourself, I feel like there...

I had the privilege of speaking in front of a wonderful group of flower farmers a few weeks ago and wanted to share my speech with you. Even if you are not someone who can keep a flower or plant alive, I feel there are pieces in this speech that can be helpful for anyone. Most importantly, I want you to know that even the smallest seed you may plant can truly impact others! To follow more of me he...

You listened to me talk about my battle with anxiety a few episodes ago and today I am going to talk to you about ADHD, how I tick, and how I find it to be more of a superpower than not. This episode might be exhausting or give you a lightbulb moment for yourself or someone in your life. Either way, I am going to share my realization about ADHD, and for me, why I have not chosen to get diagnosed....

In this episode you will hear the incredible story from Karli Moch on going through the hardest health journey and how it led her to hit rock bottom, lose her identity, and start a beautiful journey of healing and health and surrendering to God's plan which then led her to an adoption journey. Every journey and story is so beautiful and unique in its own way. To learn more about Karli’s story, her...

If you have listened to past podcast episodes, every now and then I would throw out the fact that I have battled with anxiety. I thought I would go way out of my comfort zone and do a whole episode to share my journey of fighting this and figuring out how to live my best life with anxiety. I am not in the medical field in any way but I hope there are pieces of sharing my journey that can help some...