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Finding Wellness163: THIS is why I want you to take the focus off of losing weightSend us a textIf losing weight is important to you, it's important to me too. But if losing weight is ALL that's important to you, you're missing the point and you're likely making your journey more difficult than it needs to be. In today's episode, Megan shares what happens when you take the focus OFF of the scale and focus on other areas of health and longevity. Connect with Megan:Connect with Megan on Instagram @meganewellnessJoin our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Join the email list!
2024-09-1826 minFinding Wellness162. What to do when you don't hit your goalSend us a textSo many of us create goals so we have something to go after. However, the goals we set are not always realistic and reasonable so we miss them completely. Next we get frustrated with our progress, or lack of progress, and we make an emotional decision as a result. This often leads to more unrealistic goals and some self-sabotage. In this episode, Megan shares about a goal she recently missed and what she did when she found herself on the emotional rollercoaster afterwards. Connect with Megan:Connect with M...
2024-09-1126 minFinding Wellness137. What is Finding Wellness?Send us a textEEEKKK! I'm SO EXCITED about this next chapter of the podcast! I'm making a shift from focusing exclusively on moms to connecting with all women to support their health and wellbeing. It's the same Megan with a similar message and a whole new look. Because it's the beginning of the year and a lot of us are focusing on our wellness goals, I put together a free guide to help you create a plan for your workouts that will actually work for you. We'll look at everything from your current state...
2023-01-1218 minFinding Wellness128. Life update: Big decisions, will I ever stop wondering if I'm fucking up my kids?Send us a textWe've got some pretty big decisions to make in the Eddinger house and each of them have the potential for life-long impact. As a mom I'm constantly worried about my parenting decisions so in this episode we're going to chat a little bit about what to do if you're agonizing over a parenting decision that needs to be made. Did you hear??? I'm writing a f*cking book! I'm sharing all the lessons learned as a young mom with undiagnosed anxiety and depression and I want to take you along for t...
2022-10-2830 minFinding Wellness113. Girlfriend Chat: Sending my baby off to college and trying not to get stuck in the businessSend us a textLife update! Timmy is off to college, the "littles" are gearing up for middle school and fall sports and I'm just over here trying keep my shit together. We live in a culture that is SO BUSY, especially this time of year. We get so wrapped up in all the shit that NEEDS to get done that we might lose ourselves along the way. Cheers to committing to not get lost in the business of life and to keep showing up for ourselves when we need it the most. Download...
2022-08-1830 minFinding Wellness99. Is perfectionism contributing to your stress levels?Send us a textYou asked me to talk more about perfectionism in motherhood. Today we're chatting about how perfection shows up in motherhood and how it affects you. If you are struggling with black and white thinking, comparison, etc. it might actually be perfectionism. Join the email list for your chance to win a FREE 1:1 coaching session: https://bit.ly/38M5wDXMentioned in today's episode:Diary of an honest mom on InstagramPsychology Today article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-balanced-working-mama/202112/overcoming-perfectionism-in-motherhood
2022-06-1027 minFinding Wellness98. What are the 4 key areas to focus on so you can stop losing your shit; ditch stress, overwhelm and anxiety; and be a more calm, patient and present mom?Send us a textThis week I'm sharing the 4 key areas you can focus on to really maximize your self care and get to the root of your overwhelm and anxiety. Getting good at this will help you be that calm, patient and present mom you wish you were!Join the email list for your chance to win a FREE 1:1 coaching session: https://bit.ly/38M5wDXHow close are you to your next "Mama Meltdown"? Take the quiz here to find out and get some tools...
2022-06-0618 minFinding Wellness97. Countdown to summer and 5 tips to reduce summertime stress and overwhelm for moms!Send us a textSummertime can be SO FUN, but for some of us summer brings a lot of stress, overwhelm, anxiety, etc. If you're feeling like the only mom who doesn't want the school year to end, today's episode is for you! How close are you to your next "Mama Meltdown"? Take the quiz here to find out and get some tools to help avoid it this time!Connect with Megan:Connect with Megan on Instagram @thenobsmamaSend a voice memo hereJoin our free Facebook group...
2022-06-0236 minFinding Wellness96. [INTERVIEW] Prioritizing your mental health over your work with Allie GabelmanSend us a textToday we are chatting with Allie who is sharing her story of prioritizing herself and her mental health over her work. About Allie:Allie is a CPA, she has her MBA, and she is a Money Coach at Financial Intentions. She co-founded Financial Intentions with her sister Charlie to help Millennials learn to use money as a tool to build the life that they desire. Since becoming a mother, Allie has adopted an anti-hustle approach to life and practices being intentional with her time and resources. This intentional...
2022-05-3044 minFinding Wellness95. Taking care of yourself when the world is darkSend us a textIf you're like me, you might be struggling emotionally right now. You might be looking around and thinking, "How is everyone just living their life as normal?" That's the weird thing about life. It continues to move forward even when people are in unimaginable pain. In this episode I share some perspective and advice to take care of yourself when the world is dark. How close are you to your next "Mama Meltdown"? Take the quiz here to find out and get some tools to help avoid it this...
2022-05-2824 minFinding Wellness94. [INTERVIEW] A conversation with a licensed psychologist WITHOUT the psychobabble with Dr. Christine JehuSend us a textYou are going to LOVE today's conversation with Dr. Christine Jehu! She brings her full self to her work and today we're having a great conversation about mental health without the psychobabble while we work together the break the stigma of mental health. Today we discuss:The difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, and therapistThe barriers to seeking therapyWhat therapy is or can be for YOUThe importance of finding a therapist you mesh withShining a light on the student athlet mental health crisisConnect with Christine:Podcast: B...
2022-05-2457 minFinding Wellness93. [INTERVIEW] A behind the scenes look at postpartum depression with Amanda GurmanSend us a textToday we're chatting with my friend Amanda Gurman. Amanda is a full time working mom who's passionate about discussing the "taboo" topics of motherhood. Today we chat about:How a conversation with her therapist lead Amanda to starting a podcast and writing a bookDoing whatever works for you vs. what you feel pressured to doPost partum depression manifesting in angerBalancing self care and self destructionThe mental load of motherhoodSome lesser known symptoms of depressionDeciding to take perscription medicine to treat depressionConnect with Amanda:...
2022-05-1750 minFinding Wellness92. The number one shift I made that had the biggest impact on my mental healthSend us a textToday I'm sharing the number one shift that I made that had the biggest effect on my mental health. Sometimes it's the small, easy to implement things that make the BIGGEST difference over all. How close are you to your next "Mama Meltdown"? Take the quiz here to find out and get some tools to help avoid it this time!Connect with Megan:Connect with Megan on Instagram @thenobsmamaSend a voice memo hereJoin our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181
2022-05-1211 minFinding Wellness91. [INTERVIEW] The anxiety and depression spiral and finding healthy coping skills with Lindsey KoncharSend us a textLindsey Konchar is a licensed graduate social worker, which basically means she brings some credentialed experience to the mental health world. Now, she is a mom by day and social worker by heart! While she has been thrilled to be a stay-at-home mama, she knew she couldn’t lose who she was along the way. That was vital. She found a way to use the clinical skills she had developed in her practice and hold on to the work she loves so much - she wrote a friggin’ book. I Got 99 Coping Skills and...
2022-05-091h 01Finding Wellness90. My mental health journey and the importance of good mental health hygieneSend us a textThis week I thought it was important to share my full mental health journey all in one place. I want to remind you that if you feel like you're in a dark spot right now, it does get better. I want to remind you that feeling good one day and feeling like shit the next day is to be expected. I want to remind you that the journey to healing simply is not linear. I want to remind you that practicing good mental health hygiene, even when you're feeling great, is so important...
2022-05-0543 minFinding Wellness89. [INTERVIEW] What to do when you're feeling stuck in the deep dark hole of depression and anxiety with Linda BjorkSend us a textToday we welcome Linda Bjork to the show! Linda is a personal development expert, advocate for hope and healing, best selling author, speaker, host of "Linda's Corner" podcast, and founder of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. Some of her books include “Crushed: A Journey Through Depression,” and Amazon best seller “You Got This! An action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.” Linda’s personal mission is to empower people to become their best selves. Today we chat about:Some tough parenting experiences including turning her son in to the pol...
2022-05-0237 minFinding Wellness88. There is no handbook for motherhood - we're all just out here doing our bestSend us a textNo matter if you kid is 2 WEEKS old or 20 YEARS old, you're probably still learning and growing every day as a mom. There is no guidebook or handbook to guide us along the perfect path. We're all out here doing our best and we're all going to make mistakes along the way. You might be thinking things like:I should know that by nowWhy didn't I know that?How the hell was I supposed to know ______?Just because you're a seasoned mom, doesn't mean you should feel like you should have al...
2022-04-2818 minFinding Wellness87. [INTERVIEW] Making pivots in motherhood and starting a business with Heather Rose SackrisonSend us a textToday we welcome Heather from the Mama's at work podcast. Heather is a mom of 2 and owner of Heather Rose Virtual Services, a podcast management agency. Heather was once a stay at home homeschooling mom who found herself needing to find a way to make money on her own. Today we discuss:Making pivots in motherhood Making money online as a VAAdvice for someone just getting startedOutsourcingTime blocking and making your schedule work for youConnect with Heather:Podcast: Mama's at workInstagram: @heatherrosevirtualWebsite: www.heatherrosevirtual.comI...
2022-04-2550 minFinding Wellness86. This is a PSA moms need to see their doctors too!Send us a textMoms are so busy checking the lists, scheduling all the appointments, doing all the running that we forget...or sometimes we know better but we just de-prioritize, our own doctor's visits. Today's episode is just a friendly reminder to get that appointment!I'd love to connect with you in our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your take aways from today's episode!As always, THANK YOU so much for...
2022-04-2116 minFinding Wellness85. [INTERVIEW] Learning to stay calm and patient when your kid's behavior is the most triggering with Claire CettiSend us a textToday I'm thrilled to bring Claire Cetti to share her experience and advice about becoming a more calm mom when faced with power struggles and triggering behavior. Claire helps overwhelmed mamas tap into their calm, cool, and collected energy so they can show up as the parent they really are and that their children really need even during the hard moments. Claire's own personal parenting journey of experiencing frequent conflict, overwhelm, and anger as a mama of 4 to becoming a more calm, confident mama who created the strong, close-knit, deeply connected family she has today, is what brought her to p...
2022-04-1846 minFinding Wellness84. Unlearning diet culture, living more intuitively and determining the nourishing choiceSend us a textThis week Megan shares more about her current situation with moving and eating more intuitively. Learning to do this, while also staying disciplined in routine, while also trying not to go back down the all or nothing and restrictive mindset of diet culture that she was wrapped up in in the past. Connect with Corinne:Podcast: Mind Your HormonesInstagram: @corinneangelicaOther podcast episodes mentioned today:43. [INTERVIEW]: The impact of diet culture, emotional eating and binge eating disorder, when to get help with Emma Murphy80...
2022-04-1426 minFinding Wellness83. [INTERVIEW] Creating the support system you need as a mom with Dr. Melissa Reilly, Psy.DSend us a textToday's guest speaks from both personal and professional experience making her the best person to speak about this topic. Melissa shares her best tips to create the support system you need as a mom, especially if you don't have a mom yourself. About Melissa Reilly, Psy.D:Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. is a mom of two boys, clinical psychologist, and parent coach passionate about helping moms separated from their mother by physical distance, estrangement, or death, move from feelings of insecurity, isolation, and overwhelm to a place...
2022-04-1144 minFinding Wellness82. 10 Tips to help with anxiety induced insomnia and my current bedtime routineSend us a textAs someone who has suffered with anxiety induced insomnia, I'm sharing 10 tips and products that have helped me in the past. I don't use all 10 of these things every day so I'm also sharing my current bed time routine for restful sleep. Products mentioned in today's show:Weighted blanketCalm GummiesCBD OilEssential Oil DiffuserEssential OilSleepy Time TeaI'd love to connect with you in our free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those...
2022-04-0718 minFinding Wellness81. [INTERVIEW] Balance is bullshit with Nicole PalmerSend us a textToday, I'm so thrilled to chat with Nicole Palmer, former owner of Nicole J Boutique. Nicole is still on a mission to help women look and FEEL their best! After ten years of owning a clothing store and styling clients, she has realized that confidence has very little to do with the clothes that we wear and a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves. Through her podcast, online course and social media pages her personal mission is to bring more awareness to mental health and to help women...
2022-04-0447 minFinding Wellness80. Is it self care or is it self sabotage? How do you know the difference?Send us a textI've spent the last year in healing mode, extending myself a lot of grace, and allowing my self to rest, recover and in some cases, take the easy route. That was actually perfect for the season that I was in but now I'm in a season where most of my healing is done and I'm ready to step things up so that I can perform more optimally more often. What this means for me is that I need to start to learn the difference between self care and self sabotage. I...
2022-03-3131 minFinding Wellness79. [INTERVIEW] Being the unapologetic version of you with Kirsi EnglundSend us a textToday I'm chatting with Kirsi Englund, author of Open Your Fucking Heart. Kirsi wants to spread the message that:Spirituality isn't all flowers and veganismBeing the unapologetic version of you, the authentic version of you is the only way to ignite your soul purposeIt all starts with YOU, healing yourself, forgiving yourself, and putting yourself first is not selfishLOVE is the key to everythingKirsi is a Badass Earth Angel, Kundalini Yogi and Spiritual Teacher who is sick and tired of faking it. Oh, and a mom of two.
2022-03-2837 minFinding Wellness78. 5 Sneaky signs that my mental health needs attentionSend us a textToday I'm sharing 5 subtle red flags that my mental health needs attention. These are things that from time to time I think everyone experiences and are VERY normal human conditions. However, I've noticed that when I start to see a pattern with these habits and behaviors, it's time to make some changes in support of my mental health.I hope that you find the information shared in today's episode to be helpful! I'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.c...
2022-03-2415 minFinding Wellness77. [INTERVIEW] Helping our teens chart their own path and supporting their mental health with Dr. Angela KaranjaSend us a textToday's conversation was such an important one about raising teenagers, cultivating relationships with them, and supporting mental health. Today we discuss:helping our teens chart their own path in this worldrecognizing warning signs in our teens mental healthself awareness in ourselves and in our childrentaking intentional breaks3 A's of managing mental healthJoin our MARCH Self Care Challenge!Message me on Instagram or join our Free Facebook Community Do one small thing (or big thing) every day in March to prioritize your own needs as we move i...
2022-03-211h 17Finding Wellness76. Building sustainable habits for long term successSend us a textToday we're talking about habits. Often times the gap between where we are now and where we want to be is so great that either:We don't get started at all because we're intimidated or feel like there is no way to get to that placeWe do change our whole lives to accomodate this new thing we want to do but it's not sustainable so we quit when life gets hardBoth of those outcomes leave you right where you are now. But if you start smaller, break that thing down...
2022-03-1718 minFinding Wellness75. [INTERVIEW] Secrets to get and STAY in shape all year long with fitness expert Jenny JaucianSend us a textJenny Jaucian is a Fitness Expert, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Weight Loss specialist who has been featured in major publications with Beachbody, Nike, PopSugar, Bowflex, and more. She is the creator of GLOW UP! and Fit Foodie Club and is a founding trainer for Beachbody's innovative streaming platform BODi.With a health and fitness career spanning over a decade, she has helped thousands of women transform their bodies and health with practical tips and sustainable solutions. She coaches women on how to optimize their nutrition, fitness, and overall wellbeing to become...
2022-03-1439 minFinding Wellness74. Reminder: You deserve to take care of yourselfSend us a textConsider this a public service announcement to moms that we deserve to take care of ourselves FOR ourselves. Sometimes we shy away from taking care of ourselves or treating ourselves because we think we should be putting other people's needs ahead of our own. That's simply not true. We deserve to love and care for ourselves!Join our MARCH Self Care Challenge!Message me on Instagram or join our Free Facebook Community Do one small thing (or big thing) every day in March to prioritize your own needs a...
2022-03-1023 minFinding Wellness73. [INTERVIEW] Escaping a narcissist with Barbara La PointeSend us a textToday Megan is speaking with Certified Family and Divorce Coach, Barbara La Pointe! Barbara shares her expert tips to navigate a high conflict divorce and step into your personal empowerment after the storm. Connect with Barbara:Website: www.barbaralapointe.comFree e-book: Erased By A NarcissistHer podcast: Healing Broken FamiliesConnect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your take aways from today's episode!As always, THANK YOU so much for being here! I...
2022-03-0732 minFinding Wellness72. It won't always be like this: A mantra for motherhoodSend us a textMotherhood is a wild ride! There is an eb and flow of "OMG how am I going to make it through the day" and "OMG I want this to last forever". Today, Megan shares a mantra that has gotten her through all of the tough times and more recently she's leaning on this matra to remember to soak up the great times. So no matter what stage you’re in right now, remember, it won’t always be like this. Use this to get you through the tough timesUse this to rem...
2022-03-0325 minFinding Wellness71. [INTERVIEW] The Goddess myth and changing the way moms take care of themselves with Cindi Michaelson and Crissy FishbaneSend us a textToday we welcome our guests Cindi Michaelson and Crissy Fishbane hosts of the Mama Needs a Moment podcast and founders of HER Health Collective.HER Health Collective is a small business led by two women with a big social mission to revolutionize the way mothers take care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are dedicated to improving postpartum care for women in the United States, where maternal outcomes are often ranked last compared to other developed nations. This gap in care is a serious flaw in our healthcare system.
2022-03-0156 minFinding Wellness70. Consistency and community matter - Best of the last year togetherSend us a textFirst and foremost, THANK YOU for being here!!! Today we are celebrating 1 year of consistency as a podcaster and I'm sharing some of your favorite episodes and some things I've learned over the last year. Top 2 being consistency and community. When you want something you have to be consistent in your pursuit of that thing AND surround yourself with people who have similar goals to you. Cheers to the past year and looking forward to bringing you more content in the future!Top episodes of the last year:
2022-02-2425 minFinding Wellness69. [INTERVIEW] The stories in our roots with Heather MurphySend us a textToday we welcome geneologist, Heather Murphy onto the show. Together we dive into the importance of understanding our family history. Not just the generations and the data to fill the family tree, but the stories behind the people and how those stories impact the way we live today. I'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your take aways...
2022-02-2129 minFinding Wellness68. Depression and anxiety doesn't have a specific "look"Send us a textThink you can't struggle with your mental health because you have a "good life"? Think again! Mental illness does not discriminate! Today, Megan shares her experience of having that good life and struggling with mental health. We also dive into some information from the MayoClinic because remember, Megan is NOT a mental health professional. Learn some of the warning signs that you might not already be aware of. **Disclaimer** This podcast is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Megan shares her personal experience in an effort to spread aw...
2022-02-1733 minFinding Wellness67. [INTERVIEW] Want to bring back that new relationship energy and connect in the bedroom? This episode is for you! With Susan BrattonSend us a textToday we're chatting with sex expert Susan Bratton just in time for Valentine's Day! Susan has worked to overcome challenges in her own relationship and openly shares what she's learned about connecting in the bedroom to bring back that new relationship feeling. We discuss the differences between male and female sex drives in heterosexual relationships. What us moms can do to get out of our own heads to enjoy our time with our partners. The ways sex changes throughout the duration of a relationship and SO MUCH MORE!...
2022-02-141h 01Finding Wellness66. Learn to say YES more oftenSend us a textDo you often find yourself saying no? Almost like it's the default? If yes, this is the episode for you!I'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your take aways from today's episode!As always, I would LOVE it if you would share this episode with a friend who might need this message today.
2022-02-1008 minFinding Wellness65. [INTERVIEW] Living a life by intention with Krystal ZellmerSend us a textToday we’re chatting with Krystal Zellmer, mom, wife, co-owner of a leadership training company, and author of Life By Intention. Today’s show is jam packed! We chat about:Mom guiltRoutinesLiving a life by intentionKrystal’s million dollar formulaMental healthHow to get unstuck from your current circumstancesAnd SO MUCH MORE!!Connect with Krystal:Buy her book: Life by IntentionCheck out experiential workshops: https://www.klemmer.com/pmVisit her website: https://www.klemmer.com/Instagram: @krystal_zellmer or @klemmerseminarsI'd love to connect with you in our...
2022-02-0740 minFinding Wellness64. When was the last time you were still?Send us a textWhen was the last time you were quiet and still without any external stimulation like music or a podcast? When was the last time you took a couple deep breaths or tried a meditation? I challenge you to take your coffee time, your walk, your one minute of peace in the car before grabbing the kids from daycare, etc. and just breathe.Give this a try and I promise it will change your day...maybe even your life!I'd love to connect with you in our new
2022-02-0414 minFinding Wellness63. [INTERVIEW] You're not upset for the reason you think you are with Dr. Laurie WeissSend us a textJoin us for this conversation with Dr. Laurie Weiss as we discover how to tap into your higher self to overcome overwhelm and anxiety. Connect with Dr. Laurie:WebsitesAuthor—www.LaurieWeiss.comLogosynthesis—www.LogosynthesisColorado.comBusiness—www.EmpowermentSystems.com Social MediaFacebook—www.Facebook.com/laurieweissLinkedIn—www.Linkedin.com/in/laurieweissPinterest—www.Pinterest.com/laurieweissTwitter—www.twitter.com/@LaurieWeissGoodreads—www.Goodreads.com...
2022-01-2731 minFinding Wellness62. [INTERVIEW] The power of emotional freedom - releasing tension and stored energy with Anne HinceSend us a textIf you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed or tense, you NEED this message from today's guest Anne Hince. Today, Anne shares the powerful technique she uses to help her release her stress and emotions and bring more awareness to her body. Connect with Anne:YouTubeFacebookWebsiteAdditional resources mentioned in today's episode:EFT or TappingGarry Craig EFTBook: The Body Keeps the ScoreBook: A Pathway to InsightI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181
2022-01-2037 minFinding Wellness61. [INTERVIEW] Recovering from burnout, trusting your inner wisdom and embracing your feminine energy with Dr. Rose AslanSend us a textToday we are chatting with Dr. Rose Aslan who shares both her personal story as a mom as well as her professional experience as someone who coaches others to have more compassion for themselves. Connect with Dr. Rose Aslan:Website: https://compassionflow.com/Instagram: @compassionflowcoachingFacebook: Compassion Flow CoachingI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me y...
2022-01-1345 minFinding Wellness60. [INTERVIEW] Growing up with a learning disability, limiting beliefs, burnout and living the life of your dreams with Sara GlendenningSend us a textToday we're chatting with Sara Glendenning as she shares her experiences with a learning disability, limiting beliefs, burnout and overcoming it all to live a life of her dreams. I hope you can connect with some part of Sara's inspiring story! Connect with Sara:Instagram: @pathtomepodcastInstagram: @saraghopeI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your t...
2022-01-0641 minFinding Wellness59. 1 year on anti-depressants and 5 additional strategies to combat depressionSend us a textYou might be familiar with my story of anxiety and depression and how I've been effected over the last couple of years. This month officially marks the one year mark of me being on an anti-depressant. In this week's episode, I'm sharing 5 additional strategies that I've been implementing to combat depression. Here are 3 of my favorite accounts to follow right now:For your daily fitness and wellness inspiration, check out @jesserefit For your daily dose of #momlife craziness and fashion check out @nicolejboutiqueFor your daily dose of cyclical alignment, health an...
2021-12-3040 minFinding Wellness58. [INTERVIEW] A peek into parenting teen daughters with Cindy MarshallSend us a textThis week we're chatting with author and health and wellness coach, Cindy Marshall. Cindy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in living a non-toxic lifestyle, however, we got so carried away with the mom life talk that she didn't even get a chance to share her expertise. I hope you enjoy this raw and honest conversation about motherhood.We talk about:How our view of parenting changed from 1 kid to 2 kidsUsing love languages to parentWhat happens when you criticize your kidsPicking your battlesand so much more!Connect with...
2021-12-151h 15Finding Wellness57. [INTERVIEW] Parenting: It takes a village with Theresa WigginsSend us a textToday I'm chatting with parent coach, Theresa Wiggins. Theresa combines her passion for kids, families, and education into her company Village Parenting. Her guiding belief is that the best way to educate our youth is to do it collaboratively. We chat about:Her history of OCDTurning your struggles into your super powerHow much quality time do kids really needCreating routines and structure that works for your individual kids and familyConnect with Theresa:Send her a messageVisit her websiteInstagram: @theresavillageI'd love to connect with you in our...
2021-11-1744 minFinding Wellness56. [INTERVIEW] Toxic relationships, boundaries, people pleasing and what they don't tell you about motherhood with Marissa MizeSend us a textYou're going to love today's conversation with Toxic Relationship Expert and Relationship Coach, Marissa Mize. We chat about toxic relationships and setting boundaries with your partner, your children, a friend, at work, etc. Marissa also shares her experience as a young mom. As the first person in her family or friend group to have a baby, she often felt isolated and like she had been lied to by society. Connect with Marissa:WebsiteInstagramFacebook communityI'd love to connect with you in our new ...
2021-11-1056 minFinding Wellness55. There is no one right way to be a human so go ahead and do whatever you wantSend us a textThere are no rules to this thing called life. There is no one right way to be a human. You should be living your life the way you want to, not the way other people think you should. So whether you want to take your family and go live in a bus for the next 5 years, or you want to breast feed your baby for longer than "normal". What's stopping you? This week Megan shares some insights from some recent experiences and what lead her to make some career changes.
2021-11-0433 minFinding Wellness54. [INTERVIEW] The advice I WISH I had as a new mom. Everything you need to know to care for yourself, nurture your relationship with your spouse and be Happy with Baby with Catherine O'BrienSend us a textCatherine O'Brien is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of HappyWithBaby.com. She knows what it's like to be overwhelmed, out of energy, and out of ideas as a new parent. She created Happy With Baby in order for new and expecting parents to discover the advice she wishes she could have had when managing expectations of parenthood and relationships.Today we talk about:Mood disordersThe importance of self care for new momsThe idea of batmomReasons to prioritize your relationship and date your spouseAnd SO MUCH MORE!
2021-10-2744 minFinding Wellness53. 5 Strategies I'm using right now to lessen the effects of seasonal depressionSend us a textThis week we talk about seasonal depression: what it is, when it happens, and how you might be able to prevent or lessen the symptoms. Remember Megan is not a mental health professional and speaks from her lived experiences. You can read more about seasonal depression at the following resources:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9293-seasonal-depressionhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/seasonal-affective-disorderMegan shares her top 5 strategies she's taking to proactively combat the symptoms of seasonal depression. These...
2021-10-1923 minFinding Wellness52. [INTERVIEW] The dangers of helicopter parenting, why some kids struggle more than others in school, and brain training with Dr. Amy MooreSend us a textDr. Amy Moore is a cognitive psychologist at LearningRX who specializes in cognitive rehabilitation training and cognition assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders, brain injury, learning disabilities, and age-related cognitive decline. Today we talk about everything from helicopter parenting to the benefits of brain training. Dr. Amy is a wealth of information! For more information:Learn more about brain training: Learningrx.comFind Dr. Amy: Amymoorephd.comPodcast: Brainy MomsI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181
2021-10-1332 minFinding Wellness51. [INTERVIEW] Taking care of your mental health and overcoming perfectionism with Chrysty LockhartSend us a textChrysty is a high energy, no BS, mama who wears a lot of hats. Tune in as we chat about the importance of taking care of your mental and physical health and showing up as your best self. There is NO SHAME in your therapy gameFinding a therapist that is a good fit for YOU is so important. Find someone you connect with and who understands your unique struggles, stage of life, etc. There is no room for perfectionism in parenting - pick your battles, Mama! Le...
2021-10-0619 minFinding Wellness50. Quick wellness journey update and rant about the gymSend us a textIn this episode Megan shares her progress on her wellness journey. Remember wellness is both mental and physical. Megan is learning how to exercise her discipline muscle when it comes to her workout routine because even though she loves a good sweat, she's also a huge procrastinator!Recently Megan and her daughter have been going to the gym together but the societal focus on fat loss, burning calories and getting abs is frustratrating. If you haven't yet listened to our interview with Emma Murphy, go back and do that...
2021-09-2828 minFinding Wellness49. [INTERVIEW] Secrets every parent needs to helpt their Gen Z Teen achieve their goals in academics and in life with Andrew HovelsonSend us a textThis week we're chatting with Gen Z coach Andrew Hovelson. He's a Gen Z coach who is committed to helping teens achieve their goals in academics and in life while increasing motivation, decreasing anxiety and skyrocketing focus. Today we chat about:Helping your teen define their visionSetting realistic and achievable goalsCreating a schedule that works for themThe imporatnce of accountabilityConnect with Andrew:Instagram: @andrewcoaches Email: ahovelson@southwesterncoaching.comI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181
2021-09-1442 minFinding Wellness48. 5 Strategies to overcome overwhelm and anxiety when everything feels out of controlSend us a textWhat do you do when everything seems out of control and you're struggling with racing and intrusive thoughts? You can't just live like this forever! That's not good for you or the people around you. Here are my top 5 strategies for reducing overwhelm and anxiety.I'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and tell me your take aways from today's episode!
2021-08-2517 minFinding Wellness47. [INTERVIEW] Caring for a chronically ill child and managing caregiver stress and burnout with Leah RobilottoSend us a textThis week we're chatting with Leah Robilotto. She shares her journey to motherhood through adoption and the abrupt introduction to the world of raising a child who is chronically ill with life threatening food allergies. Leah shares the signs of caregiver burnout and her top tips and strategies to manage stress and burnout. We can all learn from Leah's story. If you'd like to work with Leah, you can find her:Website: https://www.foodallergyinstitute.com/Instagram: thefoodallergyinstituteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodallergyinstitute10% off with code NoBS10 (Offer goo...
2021-08-1756 minFinding Wellness46. Why we took our family on a 3 week road trip and what we learnedSend us a textIf we're connected on social media (which I hope we are!) you might have seen that we were recently on a vacation. I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that it was NOT all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, even though it was a great vacation and I'm glad we did it, it was kind of a shit show. Tune in to hear why we decided to do load our 3 kids and 2 dogs into our RV and head across the country for 3 weeks and what we learned along the...
2021-08-1039 minFinding Wellness45. The timing will never be perfect - so just get going already!Send us a textIf you're like me, you struggle waiting for the "perfect" moment to do things. You ask yourself questions like "am I ready yet?", "will it be better to wait until the kids are older?", "do I have enough experience?" etc.What I've learned is, there is no such thing as the perfect time to do anything. So if you want to do something, just jump in and get started! I'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/202729591192181
2021-08-0419 minFinding Wellness44. Self Care Saturday: Girl TimeSend us a textWelcome back to the Self Care Saturday bonus series where I challenge you to a self care task. Some weeks will be more relaxing and pinterest worthy. Some weeks will require more discipline to do the unsexy work to take care of yourself.This week's challenge is to call up a girlfriend (or two) and schedule a night, or even a weekend together. When was the last time you got together with your girlfriends? Call them up and schedule something...no really, like right now! We all have 1000 things going on...
2021-07-2406 minFinding Wellness43. [INTERVIEW]: The impact of diet culture, emotional eating and binge eating disorder, when to get help with Emma MurphySend us a textThis week we're chatting with Emma Murphy about all things diet culture, emotional eating, binge eating and knowing when to seek help. We also dive a little bit into the impact of social media on us, our parents and our children. Social media can be a great place to find connection but it can also be full of mis-information. Emma shares the credentials you want to look for and what to stay away from when taking nutrition advice from people on the internet. If you'd like to work with Emma, you c...
2021-07-201h 00Finding Wellness42. Self Care Saturday: Meal PrepSend us a textWelcome back to the Self Care Saturday bonus series where I challenge you to a self care task. Some weeks will be more relaxing and pinterest worthy. Some weeks will require more discipline to do the unsexy work to take care of yourself. This week's challenge is to take some time and plan out the meals for your week. If you're like me, the question "What's for dinner mom?" makes your skin crawl! Eliminate some of that stress this week by planning ahead. Make a list, order your groceries (because lets b...
2021-07-1707 minFinding Wellness41. [INTERVIEW] Sobriety and living a calm life - yes, even in motherhood with Lane KennedySend us a textIn this episode Lane shares about her journey to sobriety and the steps she takes today to live a calm life. Top tips from the conversation:Reduce or eliminate alcohol MeditateDevelop a mindfullness practiceGet good sleepFind Lane Online: https://www.recoverlikeamother.com/home/aboutSubscribe to the weekly dose of calm: https://lanekennedy.activehosted.com/f/677On Instagram: @recoverlikeamother_podcastI'd love to connect with you in our new free Facebook group! ht...
2021-07-1341 minFinding Wellness40. Self Care Saturday: Deep clean an area of your homeSend us a textWelcome to the new bonus series: Self Care Saturday where I challenge you to a self care task. Some weeks will be more relaxing and pinterest worthy. Some weeks will require more discipline to do the unsexy work to take care of yourself. This week's challenge is to deep clean an area of your home. When we keep clutter around, it not only clutters our space but also our mind and creates unnecessary stress. So wherever you've been collecting shit to "deal with later"....Later has now arrived! Pick just one a...
2021-07-1006 minFinding Wellness39. Celebrating 1 Year and Making a PivotSend us a textThe Unlocking Your Ambition podcast turns one year old this month! Your support of the podcast this past year has meant the world to me! That being said, it might be time for a pivot and some rebranding. I want to cut through the bullshit and get into conversations that you're not hearing anywhere else. My goal is to bring moms together so they don't feel like they're alone. Talking about the things no one talked about or prepared you for in terms of motherhood and life in general. ...
2021-07-0610 minFinding Wellness38. Self Care Saturday: Eat your veggiesSend us a textWelcome to the new bonus series: Self Care Saturday where I challenge you to a self care task. Some weeks will be more relaxing and pinterest worthy. Some weeks will require more discipline to do the unsexy work to take care of yourself. This week's challenge is to eat your veggies. With the holiday weekend, sometimes we feel pressured to either "stay on track" or "go off plan". What if you didn't do either? What if you just made a commitment to keep some veggies in your diet and leave it a...
2021-07-0308 minFinding Wellness37. Affirmations: 2 that are really helping me right nowSend us a textSometimes...who am I kidding? It's always easier to beat ourselves up for the smallest things rather than recognize all of our wins or all of our amazing qualities. Sometimes, it helps to have a little reminder when we're struggling in certain areas that we are, in fact, crushing it. Right now I have 2 affirmations that are helping me with my current struggles at work and at home. "I am an interested, calm and patient mom.""I am in a season of growth and it is OK to be...
2021-07-0123 minFinding Wellness36. Who are you outside of motherhood?Send us a textDo you have interests and hobbies outside of being a mom? If not, is it because you really don't have the time or the energy? Or is it because you think making something else a priority right now makes you a bad mom? Maybe it's something you used to do before you became a mom. Maybe it's something new you've never tried. Whatever it is that you uncover, you need to make it a priority and you need to make it part of your routine. And for the love of all...
2021-06-2926 minFinding Wellness35. Self Care Saturday: Clean out your closetSend us a textWelcome to the new bonus series: Self Care Saturday where I challenge you to a self care task. Some weeks will be more relaxing and pinterest worthy. Some weeks will require more discipline to do the unsexy work to take care of yourself. This week's challenge is to clean out your closet. This has two purposes: Declutter and get rid of things you don't needGet rid of clothing that is too smallConnect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger Slide into those DM's and te...
2021-06-2509 minFinding Wellness34. 7 Reasons to improve your health that have nothing to do with weight lossSend us a textI know this time of year can be tough for those of us that struggle with body image. Society and diet culture has taught us that our value is in our looks and it's only appropriate to look a certain way. This can cause us to develop unhealthy habits with diet and exercise and mistake skinny for healthy. While there are many reasons to improve your health, today I'm sharing 7 of my favorite that help keep me disciplined to take care of myself even when I don't feel like it. These...
2021-06-2521 minFinding Wellness32. Weekend Me Time: Treat yourself, girl!Send us a textEach week I'm sharing tips to get some "me time" over the weekend. This week's tip: Treat yourself! No matter how big or small the gesture, find some way to show yourself some appreciation this weekend (yes, even though it's Father's Day).Also HUGE shout out to all the SINGLE MOMS out there who are doing it all! You are rockstars and your kids are lucky to have you! The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this y...
2021-06-1807 minFinding Wellness31. Helping our kids make life decisions: College EditionSend us a textWe're headed into a new season here in the Eddinger household. We're in the process of looking at colleges for our high school senior. This is all new to us so I'm taking you on the journey with us. Learn about the conversations we're having about lifestyle, career paths, and if college is the right choice for them.The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Connect with Megan on...
2021-06-1724 minFinding Wellness30. We're half way through 2021, how are you making out with your goals?Send us a textDid you set New Year's resolutions for 2021? Are you totally crushing those goals?Me either, girl! But that's OK.I'll tell you what we're not going to do. We are not going to quit just because we aren't seeing the results we hoped for by now. Nope. Not us. Not this year. You know what we're going to do instead?We are going to celebrate the sh*t out of the things that we have done and keep pressing on. The U...
2021-06-1525 minFinding Wellness29. Weekend Me Time: Pick up a bookSend us a textEach week I'm sharing tips to get some "me time" over the weekend. This week's tip: get away from the screens and pick up a book! The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the show
2021-06-1109 minFinding Wellness28. A reminder to myself and to youSend us a textSometimes we get in our own head and we need to take our own advice. This week I share some insight into a recent experience I had feeling guilty, like I had let my family and co-workers down. I let myself sit in that for a minute until I remembered something. Remember, it's OK for your priorities to change and it's OK to realize that you cannot be everything to everyone all the time. Something's gotta give and sometimes that means even the most important people and things in your world...
2021-06-1115 min
Finding Wellness27. I have big kids nowSend us a textAs we approach the summer, I'm realizing that my youngest is finished with elementary school and my oldest is heading into his senior year of high school. While I'm so excited for them, I'm having a hard time with these milestones and moving into a new season of life. The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the s...
2021-05-2635 min
Finding Wellness26. Weekend me time: MeditationSend us a textDon't knock it till ya try it! A few years ago you couldn't have paid me to meditate. Now I love a quick reset during the day or a longer experience to release the stress of the day before bed. The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the show
2021-05-2108 min
Finding Wellness25. Do you set healthy boundaries?Send us a textI recently learned that a lot of my current problems are a direct result of a lack of boundaries. Do you set healthy boundaries in your relationships and at work? Here is a good article for setting boundaries to manage stress. This resource serves as a guide to setting boundaries. The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support th...
2021-05-2034 min
Finding Wellness24. [INTERVIEW] Cultivating confidence on and off the field with Shay HaddowSend us a textThis week Megan chats with Shay Haddow, female athlete confidence coach, about how parents can best support their kid's confidence both on and off the field. Be sure to check out everything Shay has to offer! Instagram: shayhaddow https://www.instagram.com/shayhaddow/?hl=enBook: She the ConfidentPodcast: The Alpha Girl Confidence Podcast: https://alphagirlsoccer.libsyn.com/Website: https://www.alphagirlconfidence.com/ The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this you...
2021-05-1841 min
Finding Wellness23. Weekend me time: What do you need right now?Send us a textWelcome to the Weekend Me Time series where I challenge you to put yourself and your needs first in some way. This week I'm asking you to ask yourself what you need right now. We need to fill our cup so we can continue to give to everyone else around us. So what is it that you need to fill yourself up this week? ***The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!
2021-05-1407 min
Finding Wellness22. Toxic positivity and how it affects momsSend us a textWe all want to be positive, but is there such a thing as being too positive? This week, we discuss the idea of toxic positivity and how it's especially harmful for moms. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the show
2021-05-1125 min
Finding Wellness21. Weekend Me Time 3: Move your body in a way that brings you joySend us a textMove your body in a way that brings you some joy! We know that when you move your body, you improve your mood, right? But why do we think we have to kill ourselves in the gym? That's just not true. Do something as small as a quick dance party between zoom calls and watch your mood improve before your eyes! ***The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! Follow Megan...
2021-05-0715 min
Finding Wellness20. Cheers to you, mamaSend us a textCheers to you, mama! You made it through this hellish year. You may not have shown up every day the way you would have liked but I just wanted to remind you that you did the best you could do under the circumstances with the resources available to you. You are a kick-ass mom. You're doing great. Your kids love you so much! Happy Mother's Day! **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to jo...
2021-05-0615 min
Finding Wellness19. 7 Strategies to overcome anxiety and stressSend us a textFeeling anxious and stressed? Here are 7 strategies to overcome anxiety and stress. *Disclaimer* - If these tools and strategies feel like too much or your anxiety is keeping you from enjoying your life, PLEASE talk to a professional. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the show
2021-05-0422 min
Finding Wellness18. Weekend me time 2: Take a breakSend us a textWelcome back to the bonus series "Weekend me time" where I'll be challenging you to get some me time and get back in touch with yourself. Don't forget to slide into my DM's or tag me in your Instagram stories! I can't wait to see what you're up to! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for daily shenanigans. Support the show
2021-04-2413 min
Finding Wellness17. [INTERVIEW] Overcoming cancer, yo-you dieting, and having a baby in a pandemic w/ Sara OllszewskiSend us a textCheck out Sara Olszewski:https://www.saraolszewski.com/On Instagram @saraolszewski Also mentioned in this episode: Book Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join!Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!Support the show
2021-04-221h 01
Finding Wellness16. Don't drop the ballSend us a textAs moms we're always juggling all these balls in the air...always afraid we're going to "drop the ball". Here's a metaphor for you: "some balls are made of rubber and some balls are made of glass". Some balls are OK to drop! You can't spread your attention so thin, learn to focus on what's truly important and give those things more attention than the rest. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to jo...
2021-04-2015 min
Finding Wellness15. Weekend me time 1: Something funSend us a textWelcome to our first bonus series "Weekend me time" where I'll be challenging you to get some me time and get back in touch with yourself. Don't forget to slide into my DM's or tag me in your Instagram stories! I can't wait to see what you're up to! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for daily shenanigans. Support the show
2021-04-1719 min
Finding Wellness14. Why do you want to lose weight right now?Send us a textIt's that time of year again! The sun is shining longer, the weather is getting warmer...and oh yeah...I'm supposed to lose all the weight I gained over the winter/quarantine right? HELL NO! I'm not against having weight loss goals. But wanting to lose weight just because of some arbitrary societal standard is NOT a good reason. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! Follow...
2021-04-1535 min
Finding Wellness13. Planning provides freedomSend us a textI am NOT a planner! Planning feels restrictive and confining and BORING! But as I take on more responsibilities and my family becomes more active, I learned (the hard way) that a plan is essential to my week if I have any chance of maintaining my sanity. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information!S...
2021-04-0714 min
Finding Wellness12. What if you just started?Send us a textImagine how different your life could be if you weren’t afraid to fail. How many hobbies, jobs, friends, experiences would you have pursued if you weren’t afraid that it wouldn’t work out? **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community is OFFICIALLY OPEN for registration! Click here to join in today! Consider this your personal invitation to join! It's time to stop. Stop being afraid you won't be good enough. Stop being afraid it won't be perfect. Stop being afraid of what other people might thi...
2021-04-0116 min
Finding Wellness11. No BS, what would it take?Send us a textHave you ever asked yourself, what would this take? Like no bullshit, what would it really take to make this happen?I learned this from Tom and Lisa Bilyeu a while back and wanted to share it with you. If you're not familiar with their story, check them out here. Next time you're faced with a challenging decision, I challenge you to ask yourself that question. The answer may surprise you!**ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community will be open for registration on April 1! Follow Megan on I...
2021-03-2909 min
Finding Wellness10. What BS stories are you telling yourself to stay stuck where you are?Send us a textAre you feeling stuck in the cycle of telling yourself a BS story that is keeping you stuck somewhere in your life? In this episode we talk about how changing our thoughts can help us change our conditions. The formula: Condition: The thing that's trueThought: The story you're telling yourself about the conditionNew thought: reframing your thoughts to better serve youNew condition: new thoughts lead to new circumstances Want more help with your mindset? Connect with Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger and be on the loo...
2021-03-2529 min
Finding Wellness9. Marriage is hard AF - Don't let anyone tell you otherwiseSend us a textDid you ever look around and think everyone else's relationship was flawless so their must be something wrong with yours? Yeah. Stop that. Marriage is hard AF, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community will be open for registration on April 1! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information! There is messaging everywhere that tells us marriage is supposed to be easy. This message is a flat out lie. Marriage requires a lot of work, patience, forgiveness, and more ALL...
2021-03-2331 min
Finding WellnessMarriage is hard AF - Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Did you ever look around and think everyone else's relationship was flawless so their must be something wrong with yours? Yeah. Stop that. Marriage is hard AF, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. **ANNOUNCEMENT** The Unlocking Your Ambition Community will be open for registration on April 1! Follow Megan on Instagram @megan.eddinger for the most up to date information! There is messaging everywhere that tells us marriage is supposed to be easy. This message is a flat out lie. Marriage requires a lot of work, patience, forgiveness, and more ALL. THE. TIME. You can be i...
2021-03-2129 min
Finding Wellness8. Lighten up! Embarrassing Mom MomentsSend us a textWe're lightening things up this week. Grab your coffee, wine, or whatever and relish in some of Megan's most embarrassing moments as a mom. Enjoy! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Megan is working on creating a community for women like you to connect, share, and grow! More info coming soon! Let's connect on Instagram! @megan.eddingerSupport the show
2021-03-1613 min
Finding Wellness5. Are you OK? Or are you missing the warning signs of something bigger?Send us a textHey hey! It's good to be back! On this episode I dive into my symptoms of depression. Since depression is new(ish) to me, I missed some warning signs. Of course, the pandemic, the political climate, etc. led me to believe that everyone was cranky, miserable, lethargic, etc. all the time. I had good intentions to practice self care and gratitude to help improve my mood. But lets face it. If it feels like an all day chore to take a simple shower, how likely are you to do anyt...
2021-02-2135 min
Finding Wellness4. Letting go of perfectionism and giving yourself graceSend us a textYou are enough. You matter. You are more than your pant size or your weight. You are important. Join Megan for a walk in this jam packed episode. It's our first walk together!! This week Megan got out of her own way, let go of the "I don't have time" excuse and recorded this episode while also going for a walk. This episode is far from perfect, but it sure was fun to record! If you love this style, please let me know! We dive into body imag...
2020-07-2523 min
Finding Wellness1. Who is Megan and what's this all about?Send us a textHoly sh*t, I recorded my first podcast! Hey! I'm Megan. In this episode you'll learn a little bit about who I am and what to expect from me in future episodes. The Unlocking Your Ambition podcast content will mostly fall into the following buckets:#momlife: All things mom and family relatedPhysical health: Body image, weight loss, and nutritionMental health: My experience with anxiety and depressionI'm all about setting goals and chasing big dreams. I call it, unlocking your ambition. "The path to success is not alway...
2020-07-0225 min