The Megan May Podcast

Do you struggle with silence? I certainly do. It is so awkward for me and when it happens I try to fill it in the best I can. So if you can relate, this episode is for you! Also, if you are in search of a good business podcast, check out The Jennifer Allwood Show. She is fantastic!

This girl stole my heart the second she reached out to me and I felt as though I was talking to my own adoptive daughter 18 years from now. Her story of finding her birth family in her later teens is unique and beautiful and I know you will love her just as much as I do! Meet Miss Kenya!!

Summer is here! 90% of me is beyond excited about all the things summer brings and 10% is hoping we can get through this season still getting along! So if you feel this as well, here are some tips you can either take or leave or send on to someone who could use a little advice to have a great summer! Enjoy!!

Bonus Episode Part 2 - You have been asking for this episode for some time now so here it is—the answers from my perspective only of the questions about Adoption that you have had. I also think even if Adoption is not part of your story or future, there are little nuggets in here that I think would help anyone who navigates a bigger bolder journey of any sort. So here is the second half of the top...

You have been asking for this episode for some time now so here it is—the answers from my perspective only of the questions about Adoption that you have had. I also think even if Adoption is not part of your story or future, there are little nuggets in here that I think would help anyone who navigates a bigger bolder journey of any sort. So here are the top 10 most asked questions we get. Disclaim...

After meeting with Kelsey for coffee and hearing her story, I knew I had to invite her to this podcast to share it with others. Every adoption journey and story is so very different and beautiful and complex in its own way. Her maturity and wisdom in this episode are something to admire and how she chose to close a relationship with her bio dad at a young age to be able to fully embrace life with...

I made it here! Like to my 20th Podcast episode and while some of you may not think it's a big deal, I do! And why? Well, because so many Podcasts do not even make it past 3, and when I first started this, I didn't think I would make it past 3. It was a bit scarier than I anticipated. So here I am having a mini celebration and giving you a life update. You may care, you may not and either way is o...

Hey friends, you read that right in the heading, we are going to talk about your underwear today. It's more of an important conversation than you think so give it a listen. Also, I told you I would come to you with some input from my audience on what favorite underwear they have. I will go first! My current favorite undies are from Kohls, highrise, silky, comfortable and pretty. The brand is Vanit...

You know what stinks? When someone disappoints you over and over again. Do you also know what "really" stinks? When it might be your fault you are constantly disappointed and not there's.... Eeek. Sometimes we tend to set unattainable standards on someone and they have no chance of meeting them. It's not fair on either end. So maybe it's time to lower that bar a bit.

Are you someone who holds on to a person's past? You know that thing they said to you 20+ years ago, or how they once lived, the mistakes they made, or the last name they carried? Well, I challenge you in this episode to give them a do-over, restart, and maybe get to know them again. Who knows they might become a pretty cool person in your life..... or not. But you will never know until you try. W...

You are going to love this guest just as much as I do. She is so sweet with such a beautiful heart and she was willing to share it and her story as an Adoptive child in this episode. She shares her open adoption relationship with her Birth Mom and siblings She talks about her similarities with her non-bio sister She informs us on what to say and what not to say to an Adoptee Most importantly, she...

I am going to go a little deep here in this episode. Are you offended by others and their lack of education on things? Well if so, it is time you become an informative teacher. Yes, I am talking to you! Lets face it, you are the best expert in your field, and think of how this world could be if we had more grace and information passed on than frustration and anger. When we know better, we do bette...

You are going to love my very first podcast guest just as much as I do. If you have listened to past episodes, her name won't be a surprise. Lindsey, is not only my dear friend, business partner, and everything in between but she was front and center with me while I was on our adoption journey! Come sit down with us over a Diet Coke and peppermint coffee mocha and hear her side of our journey. Als...

The power of a habit is pretty darn amazing, and if you didn't know this yourself, try breaking one or adding a healthy one. It is not easy and it is not quick but it absolutely can be done! So let's talk about it today!

New Year, new you right?? Well, it sure can be a new you and new start filled with so much goodness, that is if you don't take all the things holding you back and weighing you down with you into 2024. Let's do a little personal work this week before reining in the new year. I promise it will be worth it!

Do you wear a lot of hats? I do. To name a few in one given day, I wear a boss lady hat, mom hat, wife hat, friend hat, daughter hat, and taxi driver hat.... How do I balance the hats? Well, let me tell you in this episode!

Hey friend, are you ready for the holiday season? No, I am not talking about how many gifts you bought. I am asking you about YOU. Are YOU mentally ready, prepared, and have a plan in place for how you want to spend the holidays? If you do and that plan makes your heart full, that is amazing! But if you are already dreading all the business, running, and everything in between, this episode is for...

Welcome to the Megan May Podcast. Where are my people pleasers at? If you struggle with healthy boundaries because you are a people pleaser through and through, this episode is for you! If you feel you have mastered all the healthy boundaries in your life and haven't diagnosed yourself as a people pleaser, you still need to listen. You most likely have someone you know who struggles with this and...

We only have two months left in 2023! And guess what, thank goodness! I decided to do a little check-in with myself to see where I am at and where I need to go to finish these last 2 months strong. I hope this episode encourages you to do the same!

Our May Day Part 2 bonus episode! In the last episode, I left you hanging a bit as our adoption story is big and beautiful, and I couldn't fit it all in one episode! So enjoy hearing the rest of our story on how our daughter came to be. You might need a kleenex or two for this :)

Last week we celebrated the 1 year anniversary of "May Day" or what many adoptive families call "Gotcha Day". As I mentioned before, our family looks a little different as three of my babies grew in my tummy and our youngest daughter grew in my heart. I thought this would be the perfect episode to share with you a bit of our adoption journey and how the heck we got so darn lucky to celebrate such...

In celebration of my 14th wedding anniversary, I thought it would only be appropriate to come to you with an episode I am extremely passionate about. And that is dating your spouse. I told you all that I would come to you as real and raw as I could and this episode will prove that and might make you blush a bit as I share with you not only on date nights, but our love life as well. So if you have...

Have you ever been asked to be in someone's front row? I never had until about 4 years ago, and you guys, that question was life-changing for me and put a whole new perspective on where I need to categorize people going forward. If you have never heard of this or your rows are all over the place because you are a people pleaser like I was, this episode is for you. And more than anything, when you...

Welcome to the Megan May Podcast! In this episode, I am going to talk about what I wanted to be when I grew up, and how 36 years later, I am still trying to figure it out and I love it! Whether you have been living out your dream for years or changing seasons in your life and finding a new dream, I believe there is something for you in this episode.

Welcome to the Megan May podcast! I want to share with you in this episode a bit about my husband and family. After all, if we are friends, you should know a little bit more about me and some of my most important people in my life.