The Tender Love Podcast

Jane is back! My dear friend and colleague is here to talk about "intent vs. impact." We always say our friendship is a "gold star" one basically because we practice personal growth tools on each other! Just like any friendship, we've had fun times and deeper times that required presence, listening, and ultimately kindness. This week's episode is for all you people-pleasing sweet souls who never w...

I absolutely loved recording today's episode. It was even more special as it was inspired by an interaction with my niece this morning. How often do we let the tiny moments slip by when we could be infusing a little magic into a morning hello or simply by lighting candles in the early morning darkness? In today's podcast episode I explore the idea of creating coziness and calm in tiny moments of t...

Oftentimes when people join my FREE Live More Drink Less community , they are at the point where they are tired of feeling.... anxious lonely bored tired bloated frustrated overweight annoyed and they are ready to start feeling: calm purposeful lively focused energetic organized clean content FREE If wine time is the highlight to your day, maybe it's time to expand your horizons! Consider today's...

Are you as my friend used to call me "a whirling dervish" from sunrise to sunset? Do you find yourself unable to sit down in silence even for a minute? Do you check your phone at the stoplight? Find that wine time is your favorite part of the day? Then this episode is for you! When we rush through the day, we tend to miss the meaningful moments and fall into habits that we hope will take the overw...

Have people told you you're too sensitive? That you worry too much? Or even that you think too much? If so, you might be an HSP or highly sensitive person. Often times when we become overwhelmed we default to coping mechanisms that don't always serve us. In this week's episode, I talk about how sometimes sensitivity can lead to overwhelm which can lead to over-drinking which then leads to even mor...

Do you find yourself struggling to make a decision and always in a holding pattern? Looking to everyone else for their opinion rather than your own? In this week's episode, I share six ideas to become more of a decisive decision-maker. As always please join my free community by clicking here. Love, Meg

Today's episode was inspired by a morning walk and a grim discovery by Miss Birdie. It reminded me of how everything and everyone has a spirit, soul, and story. When we choose to infuse reverence, grace, and love into every nook of our day, encounters with humans and creatures take on a new meaning. Highlights from today's episode: The one ritual I do every morning that sets me up to choose loving...

In this week's episode, I share how my life has changed over the past year and a half and how the fear I felt with taking an extended break from alcohol was really my mind playing tricks on me. If you are curious about exploring taking a break from the habit of alcohol I think this episode will inspire you to take the leap! As always, you're invited into my private and free community by clicking h...

In this week's episode, I am so excited to introduce you to Health Coach Beth Moser-Chang. Beth is a highly sensitive and empathic person who knows how sometimes the overwhelm of the world can cause us to eat too much or drink too much or worry too much! Highlights of the episode: Why it's not about the food and it's not about the calories. The reason diets don't work. Tools and tricks and tips to...

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." ~ Ernest Hemingway Isn't that the truth? I know I am guilty of not being present, multi-tasking, and giving 50% of my attention to things sometimes. The problem with that is you lose 50% of what could be important and inspiring information! In today's episode, I share my own story of moving from an interrupter and "adviser" to someon...

Are you an HSP (highly sensitive person)? Empath? People Pleaser? If so, your ego may be running the show. If you are confused, so was I...until I made the connection that wanting to be the "good girl/boy" and get those gold stars in many ways is a result of an ego-driven life. When you make other people's reaction towards you, their opinions of you, or even their advice for you the compass for yo...

How often do you pick up a pen to draw? Or grab a new recipe to bake? How long is it been since you got your hands dirty in the earth with a Saturday afternoon of gardening? All of these things bring so many of us joy and yet how often do we carve out time to indulge in the simple pleasures of life? Things that activate our creativity and inner calm.  In this week's episode,  I'm very excited to i...

Changing jobs, dealing with conflict at home, discord amongst friends in your circle, moving, adjusting to the "new normal"... these are all things that can create the perception of overwhelm in your life. I say "perception" because as you know, your thoughts about anything create emotions which ultimately create your reality. So what if you could shift your mindset and thus how you feel each day...

>Going back to the past immersed in regret OR fixating on an unrealistic fantasy viewpoint of the past can not only keep you stuck, it can steal your present moment joy. In today's episode, I dive into the idea of ruminating vs. moving forward and why it's essential to stay in the present moment to feel the way you want to feel and accomplish the goals you have personally and professionally. Highl...

Are you ready for a journey into self-love? Think of it as an experiment where you step by step remove the old stories of not good enough, pretty enough, thin enough and replace them with acceptance, contentment, and compassion for yourself. I love today's topic because it's one that I have struggled with for years and I've learned to embrace the challenges moving away from old beliefs systems pre...

>Do you love quizzes, assessments, strength finders? If so you will love today's episode with my guest is Tyler Loomis who uses the Enneagram in his counseling practice. I love the Enneagram as it helps us see a path to living healthy and leaning away from default habits and ways of being that don't serve us or our purpose. You can learn more about Tyler and contact him here. Here is a free Enneag...

"Who am I?" "What do I want?" "What is my purpose?" These are the simple yet oftentimes profound questions in life that are difficult to answer. If you are feeling a bit stuck regarding your contribution to the world this episode is for you! Whether you believe it or not at the moment, you have gifts unique to you and ones the world needs. So how do you begin? That's where this week's guest comes...

Do you feel sometimes that the familiar habits you default to are holding you back from wellness? Do you crave wellness but at times deep down question if you are worthy of experiencing it? In today's episode, I share 5 ways that have helped me get inspired and move towards wellness. Whether it's food, alcohol, or ways of thinking that are holding you back from feeling the way you want to feel, yo...

Are you sometimes afraid to follow your gut? It's fun to talk about intuition but when you are faced with a decision or choice it's not always fun... in fact, sometimes it's downright difficult and scary. But how many times in your life have you not followed your intuition and can look back and say "wow I am so glad I didn't listen to my internal wisdom?" Probably not too many times! That's why it...

>Welcome! In today's episode, I get vulnerable in sharing my journey last year in taking a break from alcohol. It was something I had wanted to do for quite some time and yet the fear of not having my nightly wine kept me from taking action. What you'll discover... The synchronicities behind my leap into a 90 day reset. The 4 things that quickly changed in my mind, body, and soul. Why moderation o...

In today's episode, I share with you my tried and true morning routine that when completed sets me up for a fantastic day. If you are craving more flow to your day, creating tiny rituals throughout is a great way to start. Your morning coffee, walking the dog, making dinner, etc are all rituals and when we are present with them our lives become more meaningful! Highlights of today's episode: Why s...

In today's episode, I share my tried and true decluttering process for creating more ease in life along with a few nuggets from Jay Shetty's book called Live Like A Monk. Highlights of today's episode: Why the "woo woo" isn't something to laugh at when decluttering your living space. When we tell ourselves outdated and limiting stories about ourselves it oftentimes creates the most suffering. How...

In this week's episode, I share a few "A-HA" moments during a morning walk with the dogs. Moments that reminded me how the experience of life is oftentimes based upon the lens through which we view it. If you are in a bit of a rut feeling you want to be doing something different, living somewhere else, or just stepping into a different life, hopefully, what I share will inspire you to look no furt...

In today's episode, I interview my friend Lisa Brazeau from Rejuvenate With Yoga about how yoga changed her life. I have attended her classes and love how she explains things so well and takes you through the poses methodically and with purpose. You can join her virtual classes by clicking here. Highlights of today's episode: How the starting point is to actually ask yourself "How am I standing?"...

I finished another book and it was a good one! "The Courage To Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. I laughed when my friend gave it to me for Christmas - she knows me well! In this episode I cover: What they claim is the key to happiness. What happens when you know you are truly free. Why viewing everyone as comrades vs. adversaries is the key to cultivating strong relationships. If...