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Motivated Minutes with MegThe Problem with PerfectionPerfection is sneaky. It tells us we need to do more, be more, look better, or wait until everything is "just right" before we take action. In this empowering episode, Megan shares how perfectionism shows up in everyday life—especially for women juggling motherhood, ambition, and wellness—and how to move past it.Whether you’ve been stuck waiting for the right time, afraid to show up messy, or constantly second-guessing yourself… this episode is your reminder that imperfect action is powerful.Let this be your permission slip to start, to speak up, to show up—as yo...2025-08-0510 minMotivated Minutes with MegHOT MOM HABITS & My Secret to Not Losing Myself in MotherhoodFeeling like you’ve been in survival mode for way too long? Same. In this episode, I’m breaking down what Hot Mom Habits actually are—and how these simple daily rituals have helped me feel energized, confident, and like myself again in the chaos of mom life.From movement that supports your hormones to wellness routines that actually feel doable, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and micro-habits that helped me reconnect with the woman inside the mom.Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or beyond—this is your reminder that you’re allowed to feel hot...2025-08-0110 min
Forgotten Fields ProjectEpisode 11: Trading Acres for Amps: Solar Farming & AgrivoltaicsIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Megan Seibel—Director of Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR), Co-Founder of the Center for Cooperative Problem Solving, and Senior Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech—to shed some light on the increasingly buzzy concept of agrivoltaics.What exactly is solar farming? Can agriculture and energy production truly share the same soil—or is one bound to crowd the other out? Dr. Seibel helps us navigate the brilliance and the blind spots: the economic incentives, the ecological impacts, and the broader implications for farmers and our future.2025-06-0343 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Confidence Dip—Why It Gets Hard Before It Gets GoodHave you ever felt like just giving up on your goals? Like maybe you are not good enough or worthy of success or just weighted down with worry doubt and fear? Yeah, me too! But in todays episode we break down WHY we get a dip of confidence even when things are happening and I share HOW we can overcome it and get on with life! Because you are too amazing to quit! Sit back, grab a snack and lets get MOTIVATED!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcast2025-03-1415 minMotivated Minutes with MegIt's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself: How to Start Fresh at Any Age!Have you ever found yourself wanting to do something more in your life but you feel like you are too old, or that it has been too long, or you are just too scared of failing to even try? THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!! I share my own personal experience with starting over in my acting career and reinventing myself again in motherhood and we talk about how reinvention is about growth, not failure. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2025-03-0424 minMotivated Minutes with MegMeal Prep Made Simple: Stress-Free Strategies for Healthy EatingHave you ever found yourself too exhausted at the end of the day to decide what to make for dinner? Or skipped lunch and just had a coffee because you don't have time to make anything or find yourself eating out again because you just can't get yourself into a good rhythm with eating healthy? Girl, you need to meal prep! In this episode I go over common meal prep myths, why meal prep does not have to be overwhelming, strategies to simplify and fit it into your busy life, and share my favorite quick and easy meal prep r...2025-02-2516 minMotivated Minutes with MegMorning Habits for a Healthy, Energized Day!In this episode I am sharing my simple, effective tips for creating your perfect morning routine so that you can feel more energized! I also debunk some myths around protein needs and breakfast. Start your day in a way that makes you FEEL GOOD and I promise your will see better results in your wellness and your fitness goals!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2025-02-1815 minMotivated Minutes with MegLongevity Tips + Dr. Gregor's List of Plantbased Foods To Live a Long Healthy Life!Are you curious about what you can eat and do to live a longer and healthier life? Today we are diving into research backed tips and nutrition advice from Dr. Micheal Gregor, from his books How Not to Diet and How Not to Age. The list of simple, doable habits will inspire you and the list of plant-based foods we cover will help you make better food choices in your daily life so that you can live a long and healthy life! (Matcha Cheers!) Other episodes mentioned in this podcast:Listen to my in...2025-02-1132 min
Self(ish) Confidence[264] [INTERVIEW] From Planned Paths to Creative Confidence w/ Megan SeibelWhat happens when the life path you’ve meticulously planned takes an unexpected turn? Join me and my good friend Megan Seibel as we share a heartfelt and candid journey through significant life changes and unexpected discoveries. From our first encounter at an empowerment event where I boldly declared not wanting to become a mom, to embracing motherhood and all its challenges, this episode explores the power of personal growth and evolving choices. Listen as we reflect on overcoming internal fears and doubts and the pivotal moments that led to embracing new opportunities that align joy and purpose....2025-02-1048 minMotivated Minutes with MegWellness vs. Weight-loss: What's Your True Goal?In this episode we talk about the importance of focusing on your wellness, rather than weight loss and how it can lead to a happier, healthier life.CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2025-01-2127 minMotivated Minutes with MegCreate an Evening RoutineIn this episode we talk about the benefits of a great evening wellness routine and specific simple things that I love to include as well as simple tips on how to create your own personalized routine. In times of overwhelm and stress, I find that having a solid evening wellness routine is really helpful. Xo,MegCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2025-01-1409 minMotivated Minutes with MegMindset Tips + RejectionIn this quick episode I am sharing how you can better handle rejection in 2025 and what I personally do to work on my mindset and build confidence! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2025-01-0707 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Stay Motivated and Set Goals for 2025!With my simple strategy for goal setting, you can achieve your goals in 2025 and have fun doing it! Clarity + Focus + Action is what it’s all about! Tune in and send me a DM on Instagram and tell me one of your BIG GOALS for 2025! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-12-3125 minMotivated Minutes with MegGet Healthy Hair At Any Age!When I started noticing changes in my hair after I turned 42 like more shedding and more dryness, I started to learn more about how to grow healthy hair and started doing everything that I share in this episode!! Now I am 45 and I have healthy hair, a ton of new hair growth and I feel confident again! Products mentioned in this episode for healthy hair are all linked below! Vegamour Pro and Wash Kit that I use and love!Kevin Murphy Hair Products my stylist recommends.Gloci Beauty Supplement and get 25% OFF with c...2024-12-2412 minMotivated Minutes with MegMy Biggest Lesson of the YearLife is full of challenges and changes and although it can be scary, I hope this mindset shift can help you when you need it!Get the Best Year Journal HERE. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-12-1710 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Get Glowing Skin!You are beautiful and I want you to love what you see in the mirror even without any make up on! This episode is packed with my tried and true skin glowing tips! From rituals, habits and products, I go over it all! Links to products and supplements mentioned below! Gloci - my daily skin glowing supplement:Use MEGWELLNESS for 25% off! https://getgloci.com/discount/MEGWELLNESSProducts I use and love for glowing skin:https://liketk.it/4ZPhwPVOLVE workouts on demand:https://pv...2024-12-1019 minMotivated Minutes with MegFitness Trainer, Athlete, Mom and CEO - Interview with Idalis VelazquezIn this interview with Idalis we talk about everything from how she got started in fitness to how she overcame injuries and set backs to fat burning, training for women and so much more! IDALIS is the most amazing trainer and running coach. I have worked with her and done her programs and she always delivers the best training! Sign up for the Made4Fit App and train with Idalis below!Made4fit.com Sign up with iPhone:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/made4-fitness-running/id6469348131Sign up with Android:https://play.google...2024-12-0556 minMotivated Minutes with MegManifesting Made EasyHave you ever wondered how to turn your dreams into reality? 🌟 This week on the Motivated Minutes Podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to manifest the life you’ve been craving — and guess what? It’s easier than you think! 💫In this episode, I break down the simple steps to manifesting:🌈 Start with a Clear Vision: Know exactly what you want and why it matters to you.☀️ Morning Rituals Matter: I’ll teach you a daily practice to stay laser-focused and inspired.🎯 Take Aligned Action: Because dreams need YOU to move th...2024-11-2819 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Boost MetabolismLadies, are you ready to unlock the secrets to a healthier, more energized YOU?In today’s episode of the Motivated Minutes with Meg Podcast, we’re diving into 5 powerful ways to boost your metabolism naturally and feel your absolute best! 🌟🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn:1️⃣ How your nutrition can fire up your metabolism.2️⃣ The surprising benefits of staying hydrated (it’s more than you think!).3️⃣ The role of HIIT and strength training in building a metabolism that works for YOU.4️⃣ Why coffee and green tea might be your new best frien...2024-11-2515 minMotivated Minutes with MegHOW TO STAY MOTIVATED!!Have you ever wondered how to stay motivated on the path toward your BIG GOALS? In this episode I share 3 lessons that I have learned from my mother and my own challenges in life. These are the 3 key things that you need to know if you want to stop giving up and stop getting discouraged and start reaching your goals! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-11-1217 minMotivated Minutes with MegWinter Wellness TipsWith winter quickly approaching, I wanted to give you 5 Winter Wellness Tips to help you feel your best during the colder months! We talk about ways to avoid seasonal depression, thrive in your wellness and simple ways to add in some healthy habits to feel better in mind and body!! Try the workouts that I have fallen in love with this year and the workouts that Jennifer Aniston loves and swears by! Get access to PVolve workouts! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-11-0512 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow Food Affects the Mind and BodyIf you are curious how the food we eat affects our mind and body, you're going to want to listen to this episode! I cover how food affects us, ways we can improve our health, simple ways to incorporate more plant based foods into our diet and go over how we can eat to feel our best! Mentioned in the episode:Podcast with Dr. BSoy Free TofuCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-10-3023 minMotivated Minutes with MegMy Plantbased JourneyI first went vegan and started eating and learning about plant based nutrition in 2006 after a scare with cancer and I have been on this amazing journey of plant based eating for 18 years! It is pretty amazing how long it has been and I wanted to talk about my experience because it is a really interesting story and I also want to empower you to eat to nourish your body and forget about labels! The food we eat matters but we will continue to evolve and try things as we go to ultimately find the best way of eating f...2024-10-2145 minMotivated Minutes with MegBODi/Beachbody, Burnout and Why I Left - Part 2Ben and I are back for part 2 with more details on the new BODi affiliate program, why I am not joining, what I am loving instead and what is next!The protein powder I use and love :Vedge Nutrition Protein - 10% off with code: MEGJoin my newsletter to stay up to date on all my coaching and groups that are coming up!! xoxMegCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-10-1527 minMotivated Minutes with MegBODi/Beachbody, Burnout and Why I Left - Part 1BODi (Beachbody) announced on September 30th that they are closing the Network Marketing Model of the Business and are moving to a single level affiliate marketing model. This was devastating news to so many of my friends who have been working for the company (some for 10+ years) and earning substantial income through the NWM business model. I decided to step away from my business last year, even though I was having a lot of success, because I was having health issues and I was burned out and wanted to pursue other things. But I have never shared WHY...until n...2024-10-0751 minMotivated Minutes with MegWalking BenefitsA walk a day may just keep the doctor away and help you feel and look your best! Put on your walking shoes and ear buds and let's talk about all the benefits of walking!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-09-2408 minMotivated Minutes with MegHormone Health in PerimenopauseIn this episode we cover tangible tips and simple things that you can do to support your hormones during the 5-10 years leading up to Menopause! I am personally in the midst of Perimenopause and have loved learning more about our hormones and how to support the female body during this stage of life. I hope you find this episode helpful and insightful. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-09-1711 minMotivated Minutes with MegMeal Prep Ideas for LunchLet's discuss ways to make meal prepping lunch a little less daunting and easier so that you can stay on track with your goals and enjoy life at the same time! In this episode I share my TOP tips for prepping lunch. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-09-1008 minMotivated Minutes with MegSTRESS LESS: Back to School Edition!!In this episode I share 5 ways that you can lower stress and anxiety for both yourself and your kids. It is a crazy time of year for kids and moms alike so let's help you lower your stress and anxiety, and help you have a great start to a new school year!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-08-2012 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Set GoalsIn this short episode we discuss the best strategies for setting and achieving goals!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-07-0908 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow To Wake Up EarlyOne of the most powerful habits you can create is the ability to wake up early! This gives you more time for your personal wellness and your goals! It will shift your entire life from you being on the defense, to you being on the offense. I firmly believe that anyone can become a morning person and I am sharing all my tips and motivation in today's episode as well as a method I created which has helped me as well as hundreds of other women get up early! xoxMegCONNECT WITH MEG2024-07-0218 minMotivated Minutes with MegCoffee vs Matcha - A Deep DiveIn today's episode we are discussing the worlds favorite beverage - Coffee and the new super star beverage Matcha which is all the rage on social media in the wellness space. So sit back, grab a coffee or matcha as let's cover the FACTS and the health benefits of both Coffee and Matcha! xoMegMy Favorite Matcha is PIQUE!CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-06-2529 minMotivated Minutes with MegHealthy Lifestyle Tips for Busy Moms in the SummerHere are my top summer tips to help busy moms avoid summer burnout and thrive during summer break with kids!Gloci - My absolute favorite supplement right now! It has skin hydrating and anti-aging ingredients as well as probiotics and electrolytes! 25% off with code: MEGWELLNESSPique Matcha - My go to matcha!Earn Your Happy - Lori Harder's PodcastCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-06-1829 minMotivated Minutes with Meg10 Ways to Lower StressIf there is one thing that I have found to be true in all my wellness studies and research, it is that stress is a huge factor when it comes to our health and wellbeing. In today's episode I give you TEN effective ways to lower stress in your daily life. It is time that we start managing our stress and lowering it so that we can find and maintain a healthy lifestyle. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-05-2823 minMotivated Minutes with Meg10 Ways to Balance Your HormonesThere are a lot of things we can be doing in our every day lives to help balance our hormones. In today's episode I cover ten different things that you can start doing to protect your hormone health! Dime Beauty - Use Code MEGWELLNESS for 20% off your order.Pique Match - 15% off my favorite bundle.CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-05-2226 minMotivated Minutes with MegSummer Wellness IdeasWith Summer right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to dedicate an entire episode to talking about different wellness ideas that can help you have a healthy and happy summer! From simple tips to proven wellness trends, I hope that this episode makes you excited for the warm summer months and gives you lots of new ideas to create more wellness in your life. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-05-1420 minMotivated Minutes with MegHormone Healing Journey Update & My New Morning Routine!I am back from a little break and excited to share a little update update on my hormone healing journey! Since having my hormones tested back in January, I learned that there was some imbalances happening and so I made adjustments to support my health and my hormones. In this episode I share how I am doing and how I have changed up my morning routine to support my hormones. I also share lifestyle changes that you can implement for better hormone health! My Multi Vitamin - Garden of LifeMy Favorite Matcha - PiqueMy...2024-05-0746 minMotivated Minutes with MegHormone Test ResultsI recently had The Dutch Test done to see what was going on with my hormones and my Dr and I were surprised at the results! I am so happy I had this test done because now I can really work on balancing my hormones because I know exactly what is going on (which is different than what we thought was going on). I hope this episode inspires you to look further into your own hormones so that you can feel better! xoxCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.m...2024-03-2732 minMotivated Minutes with MegJUST STARTHi Podcast Fam! Have you ever found yourself wanting to start something new but then doubting yourself and talking yourself out of it? Yeah, me too. In today's episode we talk about how to get out of that stuck, anxious feeling and back into your flow. This little episode might just change your life. I hope it helps you and I hope you know how awesome you are and how important the work that you want to do in this world is!! xoMegGet 15% off my favorite Pique Matcha: https://rb.gy/cecjpf2024-03-1910 minMotivated Minutes with MegNutrition Q+A with MegI wanted to record this quick Nutrition Q&A episode to answer some questions that I received this week from listeners and my IG community. Nutrition is such a huge topic and such an important one that I want to give you short, practical tips and advice to help you eat better and feel better! Please share the show with someone who you think would benefit from it and leave the show a rating and review! xoMegCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-03-0512 minMotivated Minutes with MegInterview with Vegan Chef Hollan Goewey and her new book Divorce Your DietWhat if we looked at our relationship with food as an actual relationship? Are you in a healthy relationship or a toxic relationship with food? Chances are that somewhere along the way you have found yourself struggling with your diet and looking for a way to heal your relationship with food and perhaps even heal an illness or ailment in your body. As someone who has been on a journey to heal my relationship with food while also healing my body, I love when I come across something that can help speed up the process for others!! In today's ep...2024-02-2752 minMotivated Minutes with MegStop Holding Yourself BackAre you holding yourself back and playing small in life? In this QUICKIE 8 minute episode, I give you a real dose of motivation to GO FOR IT! Please leave a rating and review for the show and screenshot this episode and share it to your IG stories and tag me @megwellness or @motivatedminutespodcast so I can cheer you on and support you! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-02-1608 minMotivated Minutes with MegWomen's Health and Plant Based Living with Chef BaiWhat happens when a young girl who struggles with her hormones grows up to become a woman who decides to make her biggest struggle her greatest strength? That is exactly what happened to Bailey Ruskus aka Chef Bai. This episode is a RE-RELEASE from the original recording from March 2023 because hormone health is such an important topic for women right now and there is a lot to be gained from my conversation with Chef Bai. Enjoy listening and be sure to connect with us on Instagram and please leave a rating & review for the show to help spread the w...2024-02-131h 31Motivated Minutes with MegPerimenopause and Women's Hormone Health with Calie CalabreseIn today’s show, I sit down with wellness expert Calie Calabrese to talk about Perimenopause! We discuss what it is, what challenges it brings and what we can do to support our bodies during this important and empowering phase of womanhood! Calie is a holistic health coach certified through the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. She specializes in women's gut and hormone health and chose this path after personally overcoming auto-immune issues, thyroid challenges, and anxiety by bringing her own gut microbiome and hormones back into balance. Calie has 15+ years experience empowering women to optimize health. She...2024-02-0657 minMotivated Minutes with MegBuild a CEO Bank Account in a Flannel & Leggings with Courtney BurtonHave you ever wanted MORE from life but were scared that you were not good enough or didn't have what it takes to succeed? Have you ever had an idea for a business but not taken action because you didn't study business in school? Have you ever wanted to create a life around travel and adventure but wondered how you could make money doing it? LISTEN UP! In today's episode, I sit down with one of my dear friends Courtney Burton for a long and real conversation about what it takes to build a business and live l...2024-01-301h 06Motivated Minutes with MegLife Update + 5 Steps to Creating Your Best LifeI had something super scary happen to me this week and wanted to share about it so that if it ever happens to you, you know what to do! Also sharing 5 tips to help you create a life you love! Grab a notebook, cup of tea and get comfy! xoxCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2024-01-2327 minMotivated Minutes with MegCreating a Dream Life NOT Chasing a Dream JobSetting goals and New Years Resolutions can make you feel overwhelmed and anxious about the future but it’s also an exciting time to take time to think about what you want to create this year! In this episode I share my 3 personal goals for 2024 and also a powerful mindset shift that will help you ENJOY goal setting and your life even more! Here are my 3 personal goals for 2024:Write a ScreenplayBe a Present MomLow Buy YearThe mindset shift: A DREAM JOB vs A DREAM LIFE! What if we stopped focusing on the ONE DRE...2024-01-1116 minMotivated Minutes with MegWellness Trends for 2024Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 2 of Motivated Minutes with Meg! This year we are going to bring you MORE shows specifically for women and about women. I want you to feel seen and heard. I want to keep talking about wellness, motivation and mindset and how as women we navigate these topics and life together! In today's episode I am talking about 10 Wellness Trends for 2024:1. Well-Rounded Diets2. Fun Group Exercise3. Slow Travel4. Digital Detox5. Mocktails6. Plantbased Food7. Sustainability8. Knockout Workouts9. Protein10. Body Skincare CONNECT WITH M...2024-01-0226 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Fitness Chronicles Part 5: Family WellnessBringing wellness to the family and establishing a strong foundation of health for our kids is important! In todays episode, I share tips on how to get your kids to develop some healthy nutrition and exercise habits that will stay with them for life! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-12-1913 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Fitness Chronicles Part 4: ProcrastinationIn this episode, we go over three steps to help you stop procrastinating and finally achieve your goals! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-12-1208 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Fitness Chronicles Part 3: Juggling Life and Fitness GoalsDo you find it hard to juggle your fitness and life goals? Are you busy and feel like you do not have time for fitness? Well good news, this episode is for you! There are so many ways to find time for your fitness goals while still living your life! Get access to the home fitness programs and workouts that Meg uses:Buy Pique Life Matcha that Meg loves!Check out Meg's home fitness app BODi.CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness...2023-12-0516 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Fitness Chronicles Part 2: NUTRITIONIn this episode Meg shares 3 tips to simplify your nutrition and help you level up your nutrition without dieting! She covers meal planning and prepping, how to make eating healthy simple and create a balanced plate! Also the last tip is the most simple tip that you can start today!Join Meg’s Accountability Group or work with her 1-1 Get 20% off Sakara Plantbased Meals with code MEGSAKARA https://www.sakara.com/CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com...2023-11-2911 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Fitness Chronicles Part 1: MINDSETWelcome to The Fitness Chronicles: A 6 Week Podcast Series to help you level up your health + fitness and start the New Year strong! In the first episode in the series, Meg shares how to make the mindset shift so you can stop giving up and change your health for the better once and for all. She talks about her 40 pound weight loss journey, her hyperemisis pregnancy, and how she became a lover of fitness and exercise. She shares how her fitness clients have successfully transformed their lives as well with this mindset shift. She addresses some common challenges and...2023-11-2118 minMotivated Minutes with MegReduce Holiday Stress: 10 Simple TipsThe Holidays are almost here and it is the most wonderful and stressful time of the year! In this solo-cast, Megan goes over 10 simple things that you can do to help you lower stress so that you can feel better and enjoy the holiday season! Whether you are listening in while you clean the house, or driving to work or on a walk, this episode is packed with ideas to help make this holiday season less stressful! Make sure to FOLLOW the show so that you don't miss any episodes and leave a rating and review to help spread t...2023-11-1517 minMotivated Minutes with MegFinding SUCCESS between OVERWORKED and UNMOTIVATED with Lauren PaigeHave you ever worked so hard and hustled so much, that you found yourself totally burnt out? Then to counter balance your hustle season, you find yourself totally unmotivated and disengaged with your work, your business and your life? Have you ever been there? Yeah me too! In today's episode, I talk to my dear friend and certified Life and Business Coach Lauren Paige about how women can find balance and have success in between being overworked and unmotivated. Because maybe you, like so many other women out there, who are juggling work and life, are feeling a little burnt...2023-11-0435 minMotivated Minutes with MegEND 2023 FOCUSEDI cannot believe that we have only 9 weeks left in this year! In today's episode, I share with you how you can get focused and end this year strong. I want you to consider that maybe it is not about THE GOAL, but instead it is about the EVOLUTION of you!! You grew a lot this year and what you want to focus on has changed. So let's get clear on what we want, confident in who we and move joyfully and focused into 2024! xo,MegCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Sh...2023-10-2416 minMotivated Minutes with MegFinancial Abundance with Jen PialaLet’s talk about money! Becoming fiscally fit and learning how to manage the money we have and how to create more of it is important in todays world! In this episode of Motivated Minutes with Meg, I interview Jen Piala who is a financial abundance coach and mindset coach as well as a nurse mother and wife. Listen in as we discuss how Jen’s financial struggles led her to better money management and a new coaching career where she gets to help other women with money. Hopefully you gain more clarity and tips that you can do to cr...2023-10-1728 minMotivated Minutes with MegTrust the TransitionIf you have found yourself in a season of transition in your life and you are feeling anxious and unsure about what to do, this episode is for you! I give you simple and practical tips to help you navigate the transition and lean into change. If you are a new listener, WELCOME to Motivated Minutes with Meg! If you like the show, please leave me a rating and review!! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-10-1011 minMotivated Minutes with MegFall Wellness TipsLooking for simple ideas to improve your self care and wellbeing in the Fall? In this episode I give you my favorite Fall wellness tips to help you feel amazing for the coziest time of year! Get access to my virtual gym:Online Fitness and YogaDownload my 14 Free Journal Prompts: https://tinyurl.com/MegWellnessJournalPromptsJoin my October Group: https://form.jotform.com/Megstaryogi/enrollmentCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-10-0222 minMotivated Minutes with MegLiving Through 9-11 and How It Shifted My PerspectiveI was just a small town girl from Bakersfield, CA who always dreamed of moving to NYC and becoming a Broadway actor! My senior year at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, I was standing 3 blocks away when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. This part of my story is very painful and it was very traumatic for me but I want to share it with you because it shifted my perspective of life. I hope that by listening, you get to know me better and understand how authentic my desire is to motivate you to live yo...2023-09-2626 minMotivated Minutes with MegFaith Over Fear with Artist, Creative and Director Jason McGeeDo you wish you had a bestie who just GOT YOU? Someone who dreams as big as you and believes in you even when you doubt yourself? ME TOO! We all want that! And I happened to meet my bestie Jason McGee when we were 5 years old in Kindergarten and we have been besties ever since! We have literally pushed each other and believed in each other our whole lives. He is a successful music artist, a world-renowned choir director, singer, actor and my BFF! Get ready for a real, raw and livley conversation with me and the AMAZING Jaso...2023-09-1954 minMotivated Minutes with MegTWO Kinds of HabitsOur habits are what make up our life and when we can learn to reflect and truly listen to our inner thoughts and how we really feel, we can begin to see what habits serve us and which do not. In this episode I share about how I let old mean girl thoughts creep back in and how I realized they were back and what I did to replace them with something more positive and powerful. I always want to bring you REAL conversations about REAL stuff so that you can relate to it and use the tools I am...2023-09-1211 minMotivated Minutes with MegActivate Your ConfidenceIn order to show up with confidence in our life and create a life we love, we have to first learn how to ACTIVATE our CONFIDENCE! In this episode I share how to activate your confidence with simple habits that you can add into your daily routine! Start showing up like the badass that you are and have more success!Download the Journal Prompts Here: https://bit.ly/FreeWellnessJournalJoin my virtual wellness group and get fit with me! https://bit.ly/NFFBootcampJoin my team of wellness coaches and build a b...2023-09-0516 minMotivated Minutes with MegHealthy Metabolism Over 40Keeping our Metabolism Healthy in our 40s and as we age is so important! In todays episode I go over simple strategies that will help you create healthy lifestyle habits that support a healthy metabolism. Join my September Sweat Squad & get access to all the workouts I use, my group coaching & meal plans to support your metabolism!https://tinyurl.com/NFFWellnessGroupTry the Barre Blend SuperBlock Program:https://tinyurl.com/BarreBlendSBGet a BODi membership & use the workouts I use and recommend to my clients!https://tinyurl.c...2023-08-2919 minMotivated Minutes with MegRejection or Redirection?Rejection isn't the end, it's an opportunity to redirect to something else! I have been rejected for many things in my life from acting roles to colleges to relationships to job opportunities and even left feeling rejected from my goals. And if there is one thing that I can tell you from all of that, it is that rejection is not a bad thing, its a gift to reassess and redirect so that you can actually live into your purpose and create a life you love. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @m...2023-08-2209 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Mountain is You - Book ReviewI want you to READ THIS BOOK! I feel like it is the first book in a long time that is going to have a dramatic impact on my life. I hope that this little review inspires you to take the leap and read it too! Purchase The Mountain is YouCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-08-1511 minMotivated Minutes with MegBack to School Wellness Tips for MomsJoin me in this episode where I talk about how I set myself up for success during back to school time. A good morning routine goes a long way to taking the stress out of school time for you and your kids! Download my FREE Busy Moms Back to School Guide below to access workouts, morning routine guide and meal planning tips plus healthy snack recipes! DOWNLOAD HERE --> Back to School GuideCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-08-0815 minMotivated Minutes with Meg(His And Hers) Q & A: Career, Marriage & LifeIn this episode my husband Ben and I answer questions from podcast listeners and my IG followers about what it is like raising kids, working together and supporting each other in life. Follow Ben on InstagramLearn more about building a health and fitness business from home and how to join Team Sol Sisters and my next business mentor group! Fill out a Sol Sisters Application and I will email you more details. CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-07-2530 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow To Stick To Your Healthy Habits While TravelingSummer travel is upon us! This week, I share about how I keep on track with my health and wellness goals while I'm traveling and more about my personal struggle with weight gain. When I tried to lose 40 pounds (the first time), I started with my nutrition and although it was hard to cut out sugar and eat better, eventually it became easier. I want to encourage you to prioritize your own nutrition and stay on track no matter what is going on in your life, because you are worth it and you deserve to feel and look amazing in...2023-07-1818 minMotivated Minutes with MegIt Is The Start That Stops Us!A deep dive into something that we all struggle with...GETTING STARTED! Do you ever feel like you are stuck in this indecisive and jealous place? You want to be doing more, but you don't know why you can't just have the success you see others having? Well part of the reason why you feel stuck and maybe a little envious is because you are not working hard enough on your own goals to feel fulfilled!! It took me almost 2 years to say YES and start my business. I was waiting to feel READY and WORTHY. What are...2023-07-1120 minMotivated Minutes with MegOrganize Your Life with Dr. Julia RazIn this dynamic interview, Julia Raz, PhD and I discuss the benefits of organizing and decluttering your home and life. The tips and tricks she gives us are eye-opening and great ways to destress and simplify your life.Connect with Julia:Instagram: @goldenwestorganizingLinktree: https://linktr.ee/goldenwestorganizingCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-06-2855 minMotivated Minutes with MegImposter Syndrome (PEP TALK)Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and feeling like you are not worthy of your success or that somehow you are undeserving? Do you often doubt your abilities and expertise? Do you struggle with feeling successful despite your accomplishments? I have definitely struggled with Imposter Syndrome in the past and this week as I was preparing for a big presentation for work, I found myself feeling like an imposter. As I was practicing my speech, I found myself having thoughts like...The person who asked me to speak must have not had anyone else who co...2023-06-2016 minMotivated Minutes with Meg8 Wellness Tips for Summer TravelI want you to feel your best this summer! It is important to make sure that we know what we can do to make travel healthier and more supportive for our overall wellness. In this episode I share my 8 Wellness Tips to help you stay connected to your self care even while you are on a trip! 1. Journal about your WHY (use the prompts below)2. Prioritize Sleep3. Eat Well4. Request a mini fridge in the hotel5. Pick Up Healthy Groceries6. Move Your Body Daily7. Stay Hydrated8. Bring Vitamin C and M...2023-06-1310 minMotivated Minutes with MegLet's Set Joy Goals!!Setting a goal just for the joy of it sounds like something that we would do naturally but when you think about “GOALS” you don’t typically think about JOY. You think about WORK. But a balanced life includes joy and it is high time we started to enjoy life. When you can make a new JOY GOAL for each month and try to commit to it, your whole vibe will change. You will have more energy and more fun and you will have more balance in your life! And you might even see more success in other areas of your...2023-06-0607 minMotivated Minutes with MegWishing VS. Working For Your GoalsI want you to know that if it feels hard, you're doing something right!! I want you to know that it is going to take hard work to achieve things in life and it is not a sign to quit or give up because it feels hard. I want you to lean in and put in the work and stop waiting for it to feel easy. I want you to know that you are meant to achieve amazing things and in order to do it, you have to push through your fears and build your confidence every single day. 2023-05-3012 minMotivated Minutes with MegMissed you Goal? ((Pep Talk!))Have you set a goal for yourself, worked hard to hit it by your "date" and then missed it? Yeah me too! Literally everyone has. But the people who are successful do something that other people do not. They keep GOING. And I have news for you...Missing your GOAL is not a reason to quit, it's a reason to keep going. In this mini-episode, I give you a little pep-talk to get over your fear of failure and KEEP GOING! Xo,MegCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellness2023-05-2310 minMotivated Minutes with MegGet Over the Fear of What Others Think!Do you find yourself stuck and worried about what other people will think about you? Are you not chasing your dream life because you are worried that someone will think you look stupid? Are you making decisions based on what you think other people think is cool rather than what you think is cool? We are CARE about others. But that does not mean we have to CARE what people think about us. And when we can allow ourselves to show up authentically and LIVE our LIFE to the FULLEST, and let go of the opinions of o...2023-05-1609 minMotivated Minutes with MegNutrition Tips for Women + MothersNutrition can be an overwhelming topic and a lot of us feel like eating healthy is a chore. In this episode I share some practical tips and relatable stories that will help you start to make small shifts in your lifestyle so that nutrition can become more enjoyable again! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-05-0925 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Build Belief and ConfidenceIn order to achieve BIG GOALS and build a LIFE WE LOVE we must believe in ourselves and have the confidence to go after it! But how do we do that? How do we actually build up the belief and confidence? This is something that I struggled with for years and something that I had to learn how to do in my day to day life. I am so excited to share with you things that have helped me and I know that they are going to help you! Take notes and take action! Link to my al...2023-05-0325 minMotivated Minutes with MegStay Focused on Your Goals and Self Care During a Busy SeasonI have found that a few key things help me so much when it comes to staying focused on my goals and self care during a busy season! With summer quickly approaching, I wanted to give you some tangible tips that will help you continue to show up for yourself and your goals! Topics that I cover in this episode:1. Time Blocking2. Meal Prep + Planning3. Weekly Breaks + Fun4. Mindset Shifts for Success I hope this episode helps you stay focused on your goals in life, business and fitness! Thank you for li...2023-04-1813 minMotivated Minutes with MegQuality Nutrition Not Calorie RestrictionIn this episode I address a common mistake women make when it comes to weight loss and nutrition: restricting calories and food too much. Hopefully these tactical tips will help you eat more healthy foods and understand how you can shift your habits to reach your goals! Nutrition is so important when it comes to our health and I want you to feel empowered to eat and enjoy your food AND get amazing results!! If you need more support on your weight loss journey or with your nutrition you can apply to join my virtual fit club and wellness...2023-04-1124 minMotivated Minutes with MegThe Magic of a Morning RoutineHaving a morning routine is so critical to help set you up for an amazing day! In this solo episode I share elements of my own morning routine that help me feel my best. Self Care is available to all if us if we can just take some time for it and add in some key elements that make us feel alive!! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-03-2816 minMotivated Minutes with MegEpisode 12 - Endometriosis and Plantbased Journey with Chef BaiSometimes your biggest struggle will become your greatest strength. And that is exactly what happened to Bailey Ruskus aka Chef Bai. She struggled for years with undiagnosed Endometriosis and felt isolated, alone, in pain, and not supported with her health. In this candid and very real and raw conversation, we sit down and she spills the tea on ALL THE THINGS. How she self medicated, how she failed at her first few attempts as a chef, how she moved back home, how she healed, how she found plant based food, how she met her husband, how she got back on...2023-03-211h 30Motivated Minutes with MegLife Isn't a Dress RehearsalIn today's mini-episode I give you the push you need to stop waiting for permission and stop waiting things to happen and to just start living your life! Today is special because it is today and it is your life to live! I hope that this inspires you to take action and live you life to the fullest today and every day! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-03-1507 minMotivated Minutes with MegWomen's Health: A Candid Conversation with Jennifer SavastanoIn this episode I talk with Jennifer Savastano, a Doctor of Pharmacy and Integrative Health, about women's health, life in your 40's, yoga, relationships and so much more!CONNECT WITH JENNIFERJennifer's WebsiteJennifer's Instagram: @drdharmacistJennifer's Free Support Group for Women's HealthCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-03-071h 19Motivated Minutes with MegGet Clear on What You WantDo you feel stuck? Bored? Complacent in life? Well in this episode I dive into a tangible way to help you identify what is bugging you, and how to identify what you really want in life. It is time to stop ignoring how we really feel and start building belief and creating a life we love! Get ready, YOU 2.0 is about to be unleashed!!! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-02-2813 minMotivated Minutes with MegConversation with Derek SimnettIn this episode, I sit down with with entrepreneur, nutritionist and content creator Derek Simnett. We talk about his fitness journey, how he got into plantbased nutrition, his life as a content creator, and discuss all things health, nutrition and mindset!Derek's IG: @simnettnutritionDerek's YouTubeDerek's eBookDerek's WebsiteCONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-02-211h 16Motivated Minutes with MegStress Less, Set Boundaries!Our mental health & wellness is just as important as our physical health and wellness. In this mini-episode, I talk about personal boundaries and WHY it is important for us to have them in our life! If we are saying YES to everything, we are saying NO to ourselves. Listen and let me know what you think! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-02-1406 minMotivated Minutes with MegGut Health - Interview with Dr. BIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Buliewicz (Dr. B) to talk all things gut health! We start off with his amazing story of how he went from an exhausted and unhealthy gastroenterologist to healing himself through a plant-based lifestyle, helping his patients, wiring the book, starting his social media and evolving out of the office and into what he is doing now! We cover a lot of scientifically-backed nutrition information and talk about how we can help heal our gut with plantbased food. We discuss lifestyle, food, poop and more! You will definitely want to take s...2023-02-071h 12Motivated Minutes with Meg5 Ways to Crush Your Goals!Let's get real, we all have goals and we want to crush it but sometimes we get distracted, disheartened or derailed. In this solo episode I share 5 things you can do that will help you crush any goal! CONNECT WITH MEGPersonal IG: @megwellnessThe Show's IG: @motivatedminutespodcastwww.megwellness.com2023-01-3114 minMotivated Minutes with MegInterview with Jared SklarInterview with Jared Sklar who is a BODi fitness trainer and owner of The Sun Cycle studio in LA. We talk about his weight loss journey, what it means to have a healthy mindset, how he stays motivated to live a healthy lifestyle and how he changed his life with fitness! This conversation is real and raw and we cover a lot. Anyone who has ever struggled with their weight or has ever gone through healing from a physical injury is going to connect with his story and feel inspired to keep going. CONNECT WITH JARED:IG...2023-01-2453 minMotivated Minutes with MegWeekly Habit FocusIn this solo episode we talk about HABITS. We talk about what they are and how we can take control and create more of what we want in our life through our habits. I also introduce my concept of The Weekly Habit Focus and explain how this can help you create habits more easily! I hope that this episode empowers you to go out there and work on your habits! Send me a message on Instagram and say hi and tell me what habits you are working on so I can cheer you on! C...2023-01-1615 minMotivated Minutes with MegHow to Dream Big and Not Get Stuck with Kacia GhetmiriIn this episode I talk with successful entrepreneur, business owner and podcast host Kacia Ghetmiri about how she casts a huge vision for her life, sets huge business and life goals and how she keeps from getting stuck along the way to success! There are a ton of tangible takeaways and relatable stories and I KNOW that you are going to be so fired up to chase your BIG DREAMS after listening to this episode! CONNECT WITH KACIAFollow Kacia on IG: @kacia.ghetmiriFollow Kacia's Podcast @empowerher.podcastListen to Kacia's Podcast www.em...2023-01-1044 minMotivated Minutes with MegOvercome PerfectionismHappy New Year! 2023 is the year we are going to stop being stuck in perfectionism and start living our best life! After pursuing an acting career since I was little to becoming a mother and then spending the last 7 years building a successful virtual health and fitness business, I am an expert in how to overcome perfectionism and TAKE ACTION.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:- how perfectionism is stopping us from living our life to the fullest- why perfectionism is stopping us from reaching our goals- 5 steps to help y...2023-01-0314 min
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Earn Your HappyQ&A: Discipline and Self-CareIn This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying in a positive mindset Tinkering around the house Connecting with people Coping with anxiety around speaking Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about discipline and self care. Megan Seibel asks: What is your favorite form of self-care to help you stay in a positive mindset when business feels hard? Kristie Dean asks: I've been doing a lot more presenting and speaking around my purpose and fe...2021-03-3131 min
Leadership UntangledEpisode 1: Crucial Conversations with Dr. Megan SeibelIn this episode I untangle how to engage in difficult, "Crucial Conversations" with my friend and colleague Dr. Megan Seibel, who is a certified Crucial Conversations facilitator and Director of VALOR (Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results).2020-08-2551 min