Thoughts May Vary

Today we are joined by Ryan Kingman, Meadow’s mentor(!), who graced us all with weird wellness practices and myriad lessons from a brand founder. A brand building legend, Kingman spoke to us about identifying your brand values, authentic leadership practices, how to know when it’s time to pivot if you always follow “the why”, and so much more. And… he would know. Kingman has played many roles, inc...

Today’s unpacking is a reminder that healing isn’t linear. We can be in one of the best places we’ve been in (emotionally, mentally, interpersonally, etc) *and* still have a lot of work left to do. We also get into a conversation about what it means to compartmentalize your identity in community spaces and allowing people access to you.  Today, we cover: 0:00-7:26 Introduction 7:27-22:57 Gaby’s Un...

Since our Unpacking Healthy Sex After Trauma episode was such a hit (and since G is six months into her loving relationship + M is now engaged), we decided to dive into unpacking healthy relationships after trauma. From how to communicate your previous trauma to a new partner to things you can say in a disagreement to fight productively, we are once again learning the hard way so that you don’t ha...

Our first studio session! Join us for this Ask Us Anything where we answer your questions about heartbreak, seasonal depression, showing love to friends, with tangents and digressions in between. Today, we answered: Coping with heartbreak + being single (dating never been this hard for me) advice?  How do you tell your friends you love them - what do you do to show/say it?  Ways to heal from toxic...

Dr. Michelle Haloossim, doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (and Gaby’s acupuncturist), is here sharing all about how emotions are stored in the body and how we can all engage in small activities at home to nourish our mind, body, and soul. We speak about acceptance and trust, learn more about Dr. Michelle’s story, self care routine, and energetic boundaries, and learn more about five eleme...

Welcome to Season 03 of Thoughts May Vary! You didn’t think we would leave you for the holidays, did you? It’s the most *triggering* time of the year! Of course we had to come back with our holiday coping routine ideas for you. Today, in this season opener, we have a catch-up of our time off between seasons, touching on how to build a trust muscle and bringing our inner child along for the healing...

And that’s a wrap on Season 2! This Thought covers: Selena Gomez’s new documentary, unpacking positive reframing and body image challenges, and a listener question about how to feel more empowered in your sexuality. Lastly, we share our favorite people on the internet for you to spend time with while we’re on hiatus. See you in December! CHAPTERS 0:00-8:29 Last ep of the season!  8:30-19:32 My Min...

Today, we are thrilled that Dr. Emily Morse is here to speak to us all about your favorite subject — sex. Ever since our Unpacking Sex After Trauma thought, you all have written us with countless sex questions. Dr. Emily came to deliver.  Dr. Emily is a Doctor of Human Sexuality on a mission to liberate the conversation about sex and pleasure. She is host of the #1 Sexuality podcast, Sex With Emil...

Today’s Thought covers a shorter Unpacking about the New Moon, how Tik Tok has folks diagnosing themselves with ADHD, and how not being informed consumers of information also relates to cancel culture. Then, we answer your questions! Q&A: Fear of committed relationships, knowing if you’re scared or really need to be single Advice on dealing with self awareness hell Making friends in a new city...

Isaac Hindin-Miller, or Isaac Likes, is a man who has truly lived nine lives. From a writer published in The New York Times, GQ, & Esquire to DJ-ing for Dior, YSL, Vogue, Yeezy, Cartier, Adidas, and more; he also throws inclusive parties all over the world called I Like You that bring celebrity, youth, and culture all together under one roof. He’s been sober for 8 years, he’s working on his vu...

Today’s Thought covers physician assisted suicide programs, harm reduction methods, and smoking weed when you have mental health challenges.  Thank you for some theme requests!  If you have a subject, theme, question, or tiktok to share with us… send in here: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/contact   Find Us Here https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https:/...

Did you hear we made a hat? Shop now!!! Thoughtsmayvary.com  Today’s Thoughts include: Our thoughts behind our first product - the Variance hat! Anxiety is being here when you want to be there Feeling safe in new ways allows for deeper healing (a blessing and a curse) Understanding people pleasing as a form of control  Seasonal changes in extroversion  Meeting our listeners IRL! Difference between...

Amrit Sidhu is a global DJ, entrepreneur, partner of nonprofits, and soon to be mama! Throughout her DJ career, she’s opened for Lauryn Hill and Dua Lipa (ever heard of them) and performed for folks like Dior, Vogue, Coachella, Marc Jacobs, Nike, HBO, Cannes Film Festival, The Guggenheim Museum, MOMA, and more. If you follow her on IG, you know that she recently surprised us all this last Fashion...

You asked, we’re answering. If you want to ask a question for our next Q&A episode, ask us on Instagram @thoughtsmayvarypod!  Today’s Thoughts include: Masturbation after SA on SSRIs How to forgive an ex with substance use challenges  Giving yourself validation vs seeking it externally  Public speaking tips + tricks Pet peeves of each other + our partners  Second puberties  Learning to trust y...

Happy mercury retrograde! That’s our feeble attempt at a positive Mercury reframe. Please enjoy listening to us more thoughtfully describe different ways we approach breaking our negative patterns (hint: one of them is reframing) in today’s episode.  Today’s Thoughts include: We’re not working to get 1% better everyday (aka healing isn’t linear) Visualizations of emotional healing in our body and...

Today we’re talking shop. As two women who thought they found their dream jobs to up-and-quit to go freelance—and loving it— we each get asked about our professional journeys a lot. Today, we chat a bit about thoughts on what learning to be your own boss/coworker/agents look like, finding professional validation in the right and wrong places, and learning how to brag, professionally speaking, in a...

Kim Egel has been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist for over 13 years, working within mental health for 20 years. She also just so happens to be our cohost Meadow’s first therapist! Through her education, clinical experience and personal endeavors Kim has created her unique and intuitive approach to therapy, which benefits and guides her clients personal growth. Clients seek her out to gain hig...

We’re back from vacation! Well, truthfully this was recorded prior to vacation. But we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming! Please enjoy today’s Thoughts which include: Abusive relationship’s impact over time + how that is contributing to Meadow justifying shopping more  How we’ll take crying in therapy in person > on Zoom any day  Where shadow work + self worth meet  An appeal for m...

Today’s Thought is an extra special one. TMV is honored to welcome Dana Dang, a dear friend and absolute digital media genius, to the pod. Dana is a dear friend of our silly cohosts whose openness and graciousness in this episode signifies how she moves through life as a whole. But first, her genius— Dana Dang is the Founder of Digital Media Architects, a new approach on digital brand marketing th...

Happy Monday, here is a hilarious solo for you. Thoughts today range from: Getting yelled at on TikTok Butt plugs and poppers  Learning to feel our feelings the hard way Trauma dumping in the DMs Boundary tips n tricks Why we can’t accept nuance on social media Boy bosses  Mentioned Well+Good ‘Boundary Hunter’ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boundary-hunter/id1557769801?i=1000523157...

Olivia Perez is an interviewer, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the podcast Friend of a Friend, a contributing writer to Forbes.com, and co-founder of System of Service, a community that provides accessible and engaging service opportunities for all that strives to create impactful service experiences beyond the dollar.  From unpacking trying new things as an adult, co...

This week, the girl’s are back with a solo Thought to discuss the dynamics of having people in your life who are uninterested in personal development when you’re on your self growth game. Spoiler alert: it’s all about nuance, grace, + empath with boundaries.  Thoughts range from:  watching people you love make shitty decisions + how to know if you’re being helpful or a burden what to do when you d...

Sam Abrahart is a founder (& CEO of The Mayfair Group), an activist, a podcast host, and a dear friend of TMV. Her brand is ubiquitous amongst cool girls (Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeny, Sophie Turner + more) and is known for their advocacy for mental wellness. This Thought, Sam shares truth bombs and vulnerable ancedotes about how her personal development journey coincides with her...

Content Warning: Disordered eating & abortions This episode is not what we thought it would be. Shortly after the overturn of Roe v Wade, this conversation is very much us unpacking and processing in real time - which is basically the mission statement of the pod so despite how chaotic and inconclusive this episode feels to us, we stand by it. If this isn’t the conversation you want to hear to...

This episode was recorded before the overturn of Roe v. Wade. We hope it brings some healthy distraction and laughter. Please take care of yourself because we need you. How can we show up for a revolution without chaos? By going higher. Taking accountability, thoughtfully owning our energy, emotions, and actions. We have to heal ourselves to heal the world.  Resources: National Network of Abortion...