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The Authenticity ExperimentEden: Shameless OvercomerWhen Eden reached out and asked to be on the show, I was super excited to get to meet a new person. We talk about her journey to healing from trauma, finding her path as a personal trainer, and her journey of self discovery around her sexuality. Eden has published a book, Becoming Shameless, talking about her healing journey.
Want to connect with Eden:
Instagram @writing.eden
Order her book at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Shameless-Memoir-Eden-Simchah/dp/B0BVT72LDL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZWB4AGL0SJHC&keywords=becoming+shamel...2023-02-2450 minThe Authenticity ExperimentKrista: Healing DividesThis episode features Krista Young, a friend of mine from the last several years who has started blazing a path to healing after a high conflict divorce. She is an amazing human and she talks about her journey to self discovery through recovery and letting go of a relationship that was holding her back from being her best self. She is also a coach that works with other women who are going through similar divorce situations and life coach.
Want to connect with Krista:
IG @kristayoungcoaching
www.findyourhappyplace.life
kristayoung.me
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a v...2023-02-1043 minThe Authenticity ExperimentTracy: The Numbers Don't LieThis episode features Tracy who is not only a fraud investigator but also a forensic accountant. (She's also the mind behind pinktruth.com, a website geared to help expose the MLM Mary Kay.) We talk about her love of numbers and her skill at finding the hidden nugget needed to prove her hypothesis when she is digging through mountains of data. Tracy has launched a program on divorcemoneyguide.com to help women find where their soon to be exes may be hiding money from them. While we didn't discuss her anti-MLM crusade, I enjoyed learning about her day job and...2023-01-2734 minThe Authenticity ExperimentNikki: Pattern SlayerThis week's guest is Nikki who is blazing trails and breaking unhealthy patterns in her family and in the world. A stay at home parent who is all the things- mother, teacher, podcaster, trauma survivor, Nikki talks about learning how to navigate life after resetting old ways of doing things and becoming the person she wants to be in the world.
If you want to connect with Nikki:
Instagram: @recovering_from_mlm_podcast
TikTok: @recovering_from_mlm
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who ar...2023-01-0648 minThe Authenticity ExperimentStacy Lynn: Christian Drop ShotStacey Lynn Harp is a Christian podcaster and author with a background as a mental health therapist. (My Venn diagram of people I meet tends to fall into therapist, antimlm, and folks in recovery.) We chat about her search for healing after childhood abuse and how she experiences her faith in daily living. She discusses how the sport of pickleball assisted in finding her people and opening up a whole new world of authenticity for her.
Want to connect with Stacey Lynn:
https://hearttug.org/
Pickleball Faith: https://www.amazon.com/Pickleball-Faith-Inspiration-Off-Court-ebook/dp/B09RYRQ64D
The Authenticity Experiment is a ser...2022-12-1647 minThe Authenticity ExperimentAuthentic BoundariesThe Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.
If you would like to connect with the show:
Instagram: @authenticityexperiment
Email: megan@thatzona.life
https://linktr.ee/MeganZonaLife
If you would like to be a guest or have your expe...2022-12-0430 minThe Authenticity ExperimentSarah: Un-typical and UnmaskedI met Sarah through social media and formed a connection with her over a mutual advocacy. This conversation was full of passion, experiences, and shows what a bright light she is in the world. There are some technical glitches so hopefully they don't take away from your listening experience. I didn't do as much editing as normal because I wanted to get this up (even though it was late). I hope you enjoy meeting my new friend Sarah!
Want to connect with Sarah:
IG: @theradicalravenclaw
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with...2022-11-141h 12The Authenticity ExperimentCandice: Haunted House HunterThis week's episode is with my friend Candice whom I met while working at a haunted house. She and I have stayed connected through social media ever since and I've been able to witness her make leaps in her life that are amazing. She is also a Boundary Ninja and I love her for that.
Want to connect with Candice?
IG: @arizonahomeswithcandice
TikTok: @arizonahomeswith candice
App: Arizona Homes with Candice- available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It...2022-11-0446 minThe Authenticity ExperimentMeghan: Cup of AmazingnessThis week's episode is with the host of the podcast Cup of Korb. Meghan and I met through social media mutual friends and she invited me onto her podcast where she talks mental health and wellness. Meghan is a military partner, dog lover, and Alzheimer's advocate in addition to being a lovely person who is easy to talk to due to her down to earth personality and genuine nature. I hope you enjoy our conversation and check out her podcast too!
If you want to connect with Meghan:
Website: https://www.cupofkorb.com/
Insta...2022-10-2848 minThe Authenticity ExperimentMallory: Blue Lips, Who Dis?This week's episode is with Mallory, a woman who has discovered some interesting things about who she is with her experiences with the internet and what it means to be a controversial content creator. She gets vulnerable about her experiences and how it feels to have flare ups of her mental health symptoms be taken out of context all while struggling to control some of those same mental health symptoms.
Want to connect with Mallory? She's on Instragram as @theshakedown412, on YouTube as The Shakedown, and on TikTok as @theshakedown412.
A quick note- if you are...2022-10-211h 07The Authenticity ExperimentAmanda: Super Mom, Therapist, HumanThis week's episode is a conversation with my friend Amanda who I used to work with in the prison system. We have a friendship that I value and she has been a big supporter of the podcast since I started it. She waited until after having her second son to come on the show because she didn't feel authentic during her pregnancy.
CW: we discuss themes of working with prison populations, particularly sex offenders. While we don't discuss specific offenses or offenders, this topic may be triggering for some.
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of c...2022-10-1443 minThe Authenticity ExperimentJenni: Wild Contagious EnergyThis week's conversation is with Jenni Wild, an online content creator, mother, and consumer advocate. Jenni discusses her journey to authenticity through mental health struggles, being a member of a high control group, and navigating the world of illusion on the internet. There are themes that some listeners may be sensitive to, so listen at your own pace.
Connect with Jenni on:
Instagram @thejenniwild
TikTok @thejenniwild
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the...2022-10-071h 18The Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 14: Layla, Advocate for Tiny Humans This week I have my conversation with Layla who is both fierce and funny. I enjoyed getting to know her and her journey immensely. She is a school counselor who works with children primarily diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder and helps them navigate a neurotypical world a little more smoothly. I hope you enjoy getting to know her as much I did.
If you would like to connect with Layla:
Instagram: @theneurodivergentcounselor
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to aut...2022-08-2544 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 13: Mary, Wounded HealerCW: Themes of mental health, Sexual Abuse, and Christianity If you are not in a space to listen to those themes, feel free to skip this week's episode.
My friend Mary is a beautiful soul full of unconditional love and what feels like infinite patience. She is a light to those who struggle with mental health and addiction. She is also an advocate for those in the foster care system. Her journey to finding herself hasn't always been easy but she has found peace in her woundedness.
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a...2022-08-1832 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 12: Mike, Honest and RealThis week's episode features a former coworker of mine, Mike. He discusses his journey to authenticity through getting sober and a path of dishonesty that he struggled to escape. CW: Mike discusses his path with mental health and suicidality. He also discusses spiritual beliefs that may be triggering for some.
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health conditi...2022-08-1135 min
From Huns to HumansEP 75 - BONUS - Grief after MLM with Megan WilliamsBuy the workbook Cutting Ties: Healing After MLM : https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Ties-Healing-After-MLM/dp/B09L9TBZYG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R4U4F7JQQ9RI&keywords=cutting+ties+healing+after+mlm&qid=1637362034&qsid=141-3208248-6691665&sprefix=cutting+ties%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1&sres=B09L9TBZYG%2CB00NVYL3F8%2CB07DD514S5%2CB00KYWRUY8%2CB07VFY36YX%2CB08MCB6DPQ%2CB09D2X45Z3%2CB07JL22QFS%2CB098DFZDHQ%2CB08JC31128%2CB00144895O%2CB07J24QWBJ%2CB07NCZNL28%2CB08BJDF9D2%2CB01G1GBPEG%2CB08CZFC31V&srpt=ABIS_BOOK
Follow Megan on IG & TikTok: @megan_zonalife2022-08-091h 10The Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 11: Anna P, Behind the BathrobeThe Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.
CW: We talk about mental health struggles in this podcast which may be triggering for some.
This week's conversation is with Anna P who has made...2022-08-0443 minThe Authenticity ExperimentBirthday BonusA little bonus for my birthday. Some authentic thoughts in the moment about the world and what I've experienced since entering the "middle ages."
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.
If you w...2022-08-0315 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 10: Danielle: Healing HunbotThis week's conversation is with Danielle, a licensed therapist and podcast hostess who continues to seek her own healing on a daily basis. Danielle talks about figuring out who she is in juxtaposition to different relationships in her life. She also explores how she used to mask her true self in order to seek acceptance and approval from others. I always enjoy when I get to have conversation with Danielle. She is an amazing human who seeks to bring light to the darkness for others.
If you would like to connect with Danielle:
Podcast From Huns to Humans https://anchor.fm/dan...2022-07-2851 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 9: Anna R: Transformational PhoenixThe Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.
This week's episode is a conversation with my friend Anna. Anna and I discuss her journey to finding her authentic self through accountability and a series of hard...2022-07-211h 06The Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 8 Victoria: Spiritual ConnectorThe Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The experiences and opinions shared by guests are their own.
This conversation features Victoria who is an animal communicator and spiritual healer that I was connected with via a mutual friend. We explore how Victoria has come to em...2022-07-1451 min
The Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 7: Lionel, The Music ManThis week's episode features Lionel who shares his experiences with getting off drugs, finding his passion, and returning to his first love- music. We talk about similar paths we have taken and discuss what it means to have your authenticity evolve in ways you never expected.
The Authenticity Experiment is a series of conversations with a variety of people who are exploring their path to authenticity. It asks the question, “how do we discover our authentic selves?” and hopefully provides some answers. It is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health condition nor is it meant to replace tradit...2022-07-0744 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 6: Lisa, The Warrior WomanThe Authenticity Experiment is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health disorders. It is an ongoing conversation about how to discover and embrace our authentic selves and honor who that person is. Guests share their stories in their own words with their own opinions and viewpoints. This week's episode features Lisa, a military veteran who shares her experiences with discovering how she shed ideas of who she thought she should be and embraced herself. She explores coming to a place of acceptance for who she is and acceptance of some not so fun experiences she has had along the...2022-06-3059 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 5: Laurie The Humor WhispererCONTENT WARNING: Themes of mental health and addiction discussed.
The Authenticity Experiment is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health conditions. It is also not meant to substitute for traditional therapy with a trained professional. It is a conversation that is every evolving in order to help others discover the path to their authentic selves. The conversations held sometimes discuss topics that may be difficult or triggering for others, so listen at your own pace and comfort level.
If you would like to connect with the show:
Instagram @authenticityexperiment
Email: megan@thatzona.life
Or with Laurie, our guest for...2022-06-2347 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 4: Patrick, The Sparkle KingThe Authenticity Experiment is a conversation that encourages guests and listeners to examine what they believe authenticity to be, how they experience it, and pivotal moments that have helped them identify their sense of self. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental health condition and is not meant to replace traditional therapy with a trained professional. The people featured are real people with valid thoughts, feelings, and experiences that they have been willing to share with me voluntarily.
Content warning: themes of mental health, mention of suicidal ideation, grief.
If you want to...2022-06-1638 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 3: Mizz Pinapplez: Pure FireThe Authenticity Experiment is not meant to diagnose or treat a mental health issues. Nor is it meant to replace traditional mental health treatment options with a trained professional. It is meant to be a dialogue about how we experience our authentic selves in daily living and hopefully assist others on their path to becoming more authentic.
Mizz Pineapplez is a woman I was blessed to meet during one of her more transformative experiences and we have been able to maintain a friendship since that time. She has evolved in the last seven years that I have known her in a w...2022-06-0828 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 2: Amber- The Badass Basement BishThe Authenticity Experiment is not meant to diagnose or treat mental health issues nor is it meant to be a substitute for mental health services with a professional. It is merely meant to be a dialogue about how we experience authenticity as humans and the role authenticity can play in our lives. Guests tell their stories and their truth as they experience it.
CW: brief mention of mental health issues, suicidal ideation, and language.
Amber and I talk about how she has shed expectations of others in order to become her true self. Amber talks about...2022-06-0234 minThe Authenticity ExperimentEpisode 1: Authentically MeWelcome to the first episode of The Authenticity Experiment! This is the episode where I tell you some about my journey to finding my authentic self and what authenticity means to me. I was planning on recording and releasing this episode sooner, but a cold with laryngitis got in my way. You can still hear some of the sickness in my voice but hey, that's authentic, right?
This podcast is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental illness, nor is it meant to be a substitute for therapy with a trained professional. If you would like to be a guest...2022-05-2629 min
The Authenticity ExperimentThe Authenticity Experiment TrailerMy name is Megan Williams and I am a Master's level therapist in the state of Arizona. I have spent almost 20 years in behavioral health helping others find their authentic selves and learn how to live more authentically in their identity. The Authenticity Experiment will explore how people find their own authenticity and the pivotal moments in their lives that have taught them who they are. Join us as we explore who we are, who we want to be, and how we can live our most authentic lives.
This podcast is not intended to be used for diag...2022-05-1001 min
Life After MLMEpisode 78: Megan Williams Returns!This weeks sponsors are BetterHelp and Smile Brilliant Listeners of the show receive 10% off their first month of online therapy by visiting betterhelp.com/mlm as well as as exclusive holiday deal at Smile Brilliant when you use code LIFE at checkout!Welcome to DAY 5 of 9 DAYS OF HOLIDAY MAGIC in the month of December! Named after the spirit of the season AND the MLM that was shut down by the FTC in 1974 after being found to be operating as a pyramid scheme. Check out our Giveaway before it ends! I hope your season...2021-12-151h 37
From Huns to HumansEp. 18 Two therapists, One Pyramid - Megan Williams - SenegenceThis episode contains some heavy topics such as MLM's using 12 step programs to recruit people and using a person's tragedy such a suicide and using it for a recruiting strategy.
We discuss Megan's story and her awesome new workbook that you can use to work through leaving and the feelings you have after you leave an MLM.
Buy the workbook Cutting Ties: Healing After MLM : https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Ties-Healing-After-MLM/dp/B09L9TBZYG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R4U4F7JQQ9RI&keywords=cutting+ties+healing+after+mlm&qid=1637362034&qsid=141-3208248-6691665&s...2021-11-191h 18
Life After MLMEpisode 29: Megan Williams - Part 2In the conclusion of Megan's story, she shares her struggles with Senegence, the predatory and toxic nature of what she experienced inside the cult, and how she got out and moved on. We also connect on a personal level and find out we have a lot more in common that just MLM (which is a pattern of coincidence I'm starting to see on this show...).Show NotesMegan "ZonaLife" YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-WOySfYcGuFzLaI9qWnJQsErica McBeth YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV1lJDzOZshmJPn76_J4kKg52...2021-05-101h 02
Life After MLMEpisode 28: Megan Williams - Part 1As an addict in recovery, Megan was targeted in her sacred Tuesday Night meeting by a seemingly friendly looking, tattooed woman who she connected with. Over a cup of coffee, she's pitched the beauty MLM, Senegence and decides to start her "business". Over the course of her time with the company, Megan started to notice things weren't what she signed up for. Thankfully for us, she's spilling all the SeneTea.Show NotesMegan "ZonaLife" YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-WOySfYcGuFzLaI9qWnJQs Million Dollar Lips: A Journey into the Hearts of Women a...2021-05-091h 04