Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie

Would love to hear your thoughts! The second Wednesday in January is when fitness resolutions start to fade — and that’s why this episode matters. Founder of Stronger with Luisa , Luisa Curia , shares the deeply personal reason fitness became her lifeline. After battling depression in her 20s and nearly overdosing on pills, movement became her oxygen. In this raw conversation, Luisa opens up about...

Would love to hear your thoughts! Start 2026 with clarity, courage, and a little magic. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and spiritual advisor, Sutton Crawford — the witch who helped guide me through two major career decisions that changed everything. We talk about her path into witchcraft, intuitive guidance, and how to trust the signs that show up when you’re standing at a crossroads....

Would love to hear your thoughts! Big news to kick off 2026 — I have my first podcast sponsor, DUDE WOW Cocktails ! I share the story, give a massive shoutout, and celebrate this milestone with gratitude. We catch up since Thanksgiving Eve: holiday highlights, my YouTube Partnership Program acceptance, and what life has been like in my first season out of TV . I also dive into New Year’s Eve &...

Would love to hear your thoughts! It’s my final episode before a three-week holiday break! 🦃✨ I’m checking in about how Thanksgiving went and sharing a little plea: as you spread holiday cheer, please share this podcast with someone who might need it. This break feels especially meaningful this year. For the first time in a long time, I get to enjoy the holidays without the grueling local TV new...

Would love to hear your thoughts! Just in time for Thanksgiving, etiquette expert Thomas Farley — aka Mister Manners — joins me to tackle those tricky holiday moments we all face. From awkward dinner conversations to unexpected family drama, he shares how to handle it all with grace. Plus, the surprising story behind how he became Mister Manners … after a little turbulence. New Episodes Take Off W...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This special Birthday Episode begins the only way it should: with the gentle clink of my favorite gin martini. I share the recipe (because tradition!) and invite you into a little “Martinis with Medgie” moment. From there, I open up about how I’m celebrating this year, the rituals that ground me, and what the last few months have brought into my life — the highs,...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This week, I chat with Tom Dubreuil — better known as Santa Claus in my hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — also known as “Christmas City, USA.” From a career in education to donning the red suit, Tom shares how he became Santa, what he learned at Santa School, and how he handles the toughest questions from curious kids. We also talk about the magic of Bethlehem...

Would love to hear your thoughts! Ever wonder what happens when two reporters get together? Meet my work bestie, Janice Yu — my ride-or-die through the highs and lows of life in TV news. From competing stations to running the NYC Marathon together, we’ve seen it all. In this honest conversation, Janice opens up about mental health, the pressures of the job, and what it really means to lean on some...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode will make your jaw drop. Marisa Burke was the top news anchor in her city — until her husband’s scandal became the breaking story on her own newscast. I was a reporter in that newsroom when it all unfolded. In this interview, Marisa reveals what really happened behind the scenes — a side few ever saw. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s courage. New Episodes Ta...

Would love to hear your thoughts! Language Disclaimer: In sharing her story, my guest uses some strong language to express what she’s been through. It’s powerful, emotional, and real. Christina Thompson has faced loss, layoffs, and two cancers — but she refuses to let any of it define her. Each hit only pushed her to rise higher. Her motto says it all: “It’s not the knockout. It’s the comeback.” A...

Would love to hear your thoughts! She left the bright lights of TV with nothing lined up—only the pull of family and faith that it was time. My friend and fellow meteorologist, Crystal Egger , joins me to share how she trusted the unknown and ended up building a weather company that specializes in risk management. We laugh, we reflect, and we dive into what it really takes to leave television, sta...

Would love to hear your thoughts! In this deeply personal episode, I talk with my college best friend, Leah Attruia , who lost all her hair to alopecia during the pandemic. For someone who loved styling her hair, the sudden loss was devastating. It took years for Leah to process, grieve, and finally accept her new reality. Along the way, she asked the hard questions: Why me? Why now? What’s the pu...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This week’s episode is a little different—it’s casual, cozy, and conversational. I’m inviting you into my podcast nook, recapping my trip to Hawaii, and sharing the surprising lessons that stuck with me. It’s the kind of episode that feels like we’re just catching up—nothing polished, nothing scripted, just a real conversation about life, time, and what we choose...

Would love to hear your thoughts! In this episode, I sit down with a photographer whose journey is one of survival, resilience, and reinvention . Growing up in a turbulent home, he moved to NYC to pursue modeling, which eventually led him to become a self-taught photographer . Through candid conversation, he shares how confronting past trauma, asking for help, and choosing healing transformed his...

Would love to hear your thoughts! My friend Lynn Mull left a long career in banking after life-altering turbulence—a cancer diagnosis in her family and the shocking loss of a beloved boss. Now a life coach, Lynn is weaving her finance background into her practice, helping people move forward with both purpose and a financial plan to succeed. For more on Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/_lynnmull/ N...

Would love to hear your thoughts! A chance meeting at the salon turned into a powerful conversation. Once a school psychologist, she walked away from the career she loved and found her true calling in sound healing. Her comeback story brings her back to helping kids on a deeper level—and at the end of this episode, she shares a live sound bowl session you won’t want to miss. For more on Mariana:  ...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode is all about gratitude.  I’m thanking YOU—my listeners and viewers—for your love and support, and giving a glimpse of what’s next for Unscripted Turbulence with Raegan Medgie. From creating a cozy podcast nook to sharing more solo episodes, I want you to know me on a deeper level. Thanks for flying through the turbulence with me. New Episodes Take Off...

Would love to hear your thoughts! This episode is extra special. My dear friend, wedding planner Sheri Israel, joins me to share her journey of resilience and courage. Just as the pandemic shut down her business, Sheri was blindsided with a breast cancer diagnosis—only months after a clear mammogram. Today, she celebrates 4 years cancer-free . 🎉 In this conversation, Sheri opens up about her figh...

Would love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever met someone who showed up at the exact moment you needed them most? I call them “angel people.” In this episode of Unscripted Turbulence , I introduce you to my new friend — “Godwink Dana.” After my very first podcast recording, I was exhausted, doubting myself, and ready to give up. Then, in a chance elevator encounter, Dana appeared. That meeting t...

Would love to hear your thoughts! The raw truth behind my last day at WABC. I share two unfiltered vlog clips from that morning, read my heartfelt on-air farewell letter, and walk you through the emotional rollercoaster of saying goodbye. You’ll hear what it was like to step out of the studio for the final time, the behind-the-scenes reactions from my colleagues, and what I discovered about lettin...

Would love to hear your thoughts! I was content at WABC—until I wasn’t. This episode shares the moment I realized I was no longer being elevated, the heartbreak that followed, and the call that changed everything. I even take you back to that exact day with a raw iPhone video I recorded in real time. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | Tik...

Would love to hear your thoughts! I didn’t just land at WABC—I fought my way there. In the premiere of Unscripted Turbulence , I spill the unfiltered story of my climb through TV news: the grind, the gut-punches, and the grit it took to get to NYC. New Episodes Take Off Wednesdays! Follow for life beyond the podcast: Newsletter | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook   Watch the video version: YouTube  

Would love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever hit a point where you knew—you just can’t keep doing this anymore? I did. I'm Raegan Medgie and after two decades in TV news, I walked away to figure out what’s next. This podcast is my leap into the unknown—starting with my own story of reinvention in my 40s. Welcome to Unscripted Turbulence —bold conversations, bumpy landings, and the courage...