Crystal Egger is a Leo Sun, Leo Moon, Capricorn Rising, and a meteorologist who has worked at NBC 4 in Los Angeles and The Weather Channel. She is the co-founder and owner of Monarch Weather + Climate Intelligence. Join us as Crystal opens up about losing her father to alcoholism as a teenager, her own sobriety journey, the powerful story of her daughter's traumatic birth as a micro preemie, and how she transitioned from TV broadcasting to entrepreneurship while balancing career and family life. Plus, learn about Scott's pivotal role in Crystal and her husband's love story.
(03:54) College years and meeting Bruce: Divine intervention after losing her father, breaking toxic relationship patterns.
(09:25) The reconnection story: How Scott's help led to Crystal reaching out to Bruce in Japan via letter.
(16:20) Father's struggle with alcoholism: Liver transplant, divorce, and Crystal's difficult high school years.
(22:00) Breaking generational trauma: Crystal's mission to stop the cycle for her daughters.
(24:39) Crystal's sobriety journey: 1.5 years alcohol-free, understanding anxiety and alcohol's impact.
(36:03) Career beginnings: From UC Santa Barbara communication major to meteorology discovery.
(45:35) Early TV career: Idaho Falls to Denver, morning show challenges and 1:45 AM wake-up calls.
(49:35) Pregnancy crisis: Hospital bed rest, losing amniotic fluid, and 100 days in NICU.
(56:00) Weather Channel dream job: Moving to Atlanta, Kayla's recovery at sea level.
(59:38) Second pregnancy success: Savannah's natural birth experience in Georgia.
(1:07:51) NBC Los Angeles years: Missing family time due to brutal morning show schedule.
(1:11:51) Career transition decision: Leaving broadcasting after 15 years for family priorities.
(1:18:11) Entrepreneurial leap: Starting Monarch Weather company with business partner Katherine.
(1:25:41) Current life philosophy: Aligning with highest self, family-first choices, and routine importance.
(1:28:00) Professional evolution: From TV meteorologist to weather/climate advisor for businesses.
(1:31:28) Final wisdom: The importance of making difficult choices to live an aligned, bright life.
Instagram: @crystal.egger
