The Meredith Patterson Podcast

Hello everyone and welcome to the Meredith Patterson podcast. I'm your host, Meredith, and this is a very special episode, you guys. This is a not planned episode. This is life happens sometimes and the episode you plan to do. Things happened. You were on vacation. It's been the holidays. It's, things are crazy. Guests had to cancel. Whatever happened, I actually think this is a pretty cool idea....

Hi friends, and welcome to Mental Health Monday on The Meredith Patterson Podcast. Today's episode is about something that hits close to home for so many of us — what to do when people you thought were your friends stay close to those who have hurt you. This one's raw. It's not about being angry or bitter — it's about self-respect, healing, and boundaries.     We don't talk enough about this part...

Teresa is an award-winning producer, writer, and actress. She's the founder of Maid & Prince Productions, a company dedicated to empowering women both on and off camera. She holds a BA in Theatre from Clemson University and an MFA in Classical Acting from The Catholic University of America. Her feature scripts "No One Likes a Mad Woman" and "Dissent" were Semi-Finalists at the Flickers Rhode Islan...

Welcome to Mental Health Monday. Today we're talking about something that has shaped so many women's lives: 'good girl conditioning.' From childhood, many of us were told: be polite, don't interrupt, smile, say yes, make everyone else comfortable. And while kindness is powerful, this conditioning often silences our voices, leads to burnout, and keeps us from living authentically. As a performer, I...

Hi friends… it's Meredith Patterson — and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. Today's episode is a deeply personal one. I recently turned fifty — (smile) half a century of becoming — and I've been reflecting on the big, beautiful question that we all face at some point in our lives: Who am I now? What do I truly want in this next chapter? And how do I design a life that's not just succ...

Today's Mental Health Monday is especially close to my heart, because today I turn 50. And let me tell you — I've never felt more vibrant, radiant, and aligned than I do now. But that didn't just happen. It's the result of choices, mindset, and daily practices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. So, if you're over 50 — or heading there — this episode is your reminder that your story isn't over. I...

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm Meredith — performer, storyteller, coach, mom, creator, and someone who is stepping boldly into a brand-new decade… On Monday, I turn 50. And I'll tell you something — I've never felt more alive, more grounded, more powerful, or more excited about what's next. Today's episode is about acting as if at every age. It's...

#MentalHealthMonday - Your Brain on Gratitude Hello and welcome to another Mental Health Monday. Today we're diving into one of the simplest, most transformative practices: gratitude. Now, gratitude isn't just saying thank you. It's a rewiring tool for your brain. And when you understand the science of gratitude, you'll see why it's one of the most powerful daily practices you can do. Patreon Memb...

Today, I am so excited to introduce my guest, Suzanne Longstreet. Suzanne is a Master Coach, Trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming, and the creator of the Quantum YOU Activation Method and the DCFAI Framework. She's widely known as the Millionaire Activator, helping high-achieving women clear subconscious blocks, reclaim their identity, and build thriving businesses aligned with their values. Sh...

Welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. This is Mental Health Monday, where we take time to reset our week, strengthen our minds, and create intentional shifts. Today we're diving into something we've all faced: self-sabotage. You know those moments where you procrastinate on the thing you want most? Or you start strong and then quit halfway? Or maybe you avoid an opportunity that could ch...

Welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast! Today's episode is diving into the power of confidence, self-worth, and giving young girls the tools they need to thrive. My guest, Tammy Simmons, is a Confidence and Self-Worth Advocate, Speaker, and Podcast Host who creates safe spaces where girls ages 10 to 18 are reminded of their value, truth, and voice. Through her workshops, podcast, and affir...

Can AI Be a Therapist? Exploring the Promise and the Pitfalls 🎵 Intro music fades in. Meredith (host): Hi friends—welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. Today we're talking about something that's both exciting and unsettling: AI and therapy. The idea of talking to an app instead of a person about your deepest struggles might have sounded like science fiction a few years ago. But today, i...

The Habit of Adults Who Weren't Truly Loved As Kids Today I want to speak into something delicate: habits that emerge not from flaws, but from survival. Habits that whisper stories of childhood wounds, especially for those who grew up without feeling truly loved. I recently came across an article called "11 Quiet Habits of Adults Who Didn't Feel Loved as Kids". It resonated deeply, and I'd like to...

Happy Mental Health Monday, everyone. Today's episode is deeply personal—it's my mother's 80th birthday. And with that comes reflection. Birthdays, especially of those we love, invite us to pause and ask:  How do we want to be remembered? And more importantly— how are we living right now, today, to shape that legacy? Section 1 – Memory and Legacy On my mother's birthday, I think about her life, he...

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. Today I'm joined by someone whose work I deeply admire — Dr. Albert Bramante. Albert is a Ph. D. psychologist, a certified hypnotherapist, a talent agent, and the author of Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self-Doubt and Mastering Self-Sabotage for Performing Artists . For more than two decades, Albert has worn many ha...

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. Today's Mental Health Monday is one that comes straight from my heart—and from a place I think many of you will recognize in yourselves. We're talking about perspective—how the lens through which we see our lives can either crush us or set us free. 🎙️ Personal Story & Vulnerability I want to start by being really honest....

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith, and today's episode is one I know will speak deeply to your heart and spirit. My guest is Dr. Julie Merriman, Ph. D. —a nationally recognized counselor, professor, author, and speaker with over two decades of experience helping people move from burnout and depletion to balance, alignment, and wha...

Hey friends, and welcome back to Mental Health Monday on The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith — and today, we're diving into something that might sound funny at first but is actually very serious… it's called Dead Butt Syndrome. Yes, you heard that right. Dead. Butt. Syndrome. It's technically known as gluteal amnesia, and it happens when your glute muscles — the powerful engine...

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith Patterson, and today's episode is one that will inspire you, move you, and remind you of the strength we all carry inside. My guest is the radiant Elly Brown —a singer, actress, model, host, and cancer survivor whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. Elly's journey has taken her from her ea...

#MentalHealthMonday  - Identity, Self-Worth, and Life's Shifts Welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. It's Mental Health Monday, and today's episode is going to be a little different. It's just you and me, and I'm going to get real and vulnerable about something I've been walking through — and how it connects to the larger conversation around identity, self-worth, and the changes life thr...

Hello, beautiful friends! 🌸 Welcome back to  The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm Meredith—mom, performer, storyteller, and your resident "Bliss Is Your Birthright" hype woman. In today's solo episode, I'm inviting you into a practice that looks ordinary but, when held close, has the power to shift your life: one small word. ✨ The word is already. When spoken with intention—and protected in still...

#MentalHealthMonday - Your Feelings Are Welcome, The Behavior Is Not Hi friends—welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm Meredith, and today we're diving into a powerful mindset and practice that can change how you lead, love, and live: "Your feelings are welcome. The behavior is not." Here's what I mean. All feelings are valid. Anger, jealousy, grief, shame, joy, excitement—every emoti...

Hello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith, and today I'm joined by someone who means the world to me — my husband of almost 14 years, the father of our two boys, and an extraordinary talent you may know from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and countless performances around the world — Dustin Brayley. BIO Dustin Brayley is a powerhouse vocali...

Welcome back to Mental Health Monday on The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm Meredith Patterson. Today's episode is all about a movement I'm calling 'Therapy Bro': how men are stepping into therapy like never before—and in doing so, reshaping what it means to be masculine today. Let's dive in.     The Cultural Shift  In 2025, something remarkable is unfolding. A new cultural moment dubbed therapy b...

Welcome to today's episode of The Meredith Patterson Podcast. This one is close to my heart because we're talking about Huntington's disease—something I have a family connection to—and we're doing so during Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide rates among people living with Huntington's, or even those who've simply tested positive for the gene, are among the highest in the world. Today, we're going to...