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The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 36 - June Solstice 2026 Rituals & Intentions | Reflect, Release & Reset for the Next 6 MonthsHello! It's the June solstice! — the longest day of light in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night in the Southern Hemisphere — and a powerful threshold for reflection, release, and intention-setting.
In this episode, I'm sharing solstice journal prompts, rituals, and a guided check-in on the intentions you set back in December.
Episode Summary:
Why the solstices and equinoxes are natural checkpoints for revisiting your goals every 3 and 6 months
How to look back at what you intended in December without guilt or self-judgment if things didn't go as planned
Four solstice journal prompts to help...
2026-06-2018 min
The Natural ListMagic Chocolate CEO Joe Whinney on real innovationChocolate. Mmmmm. Even just reading the word brings a smile to my lips. On this week’s episode of The Natural List, we talk with Joe Whinney, the co-founder and CEO of Magic Chocolate, and it was a magical experience! Pun intended. Our co-hosts Meredith Kaufman and Adrienne Smith dig into the story behind Magic Chocolate’s evolution, from beginning as a partnership with Dr. Bronner’s, to how regenerative organic, sustainable and responsible choices are second nature in the brand’s supply chain. “Chocolate is something we give to people we love. It's an expression of love and c...
2026-05-1338 minThe Average 90's Gal PodcastEp 35 - How Building Simple Systems (Not Habits) Can Transform Your Daily LifeEpisode Summary
In this episode, I'm sharing what's been helping me reclaim control over my days: intentional systems. I open up about stepping back from social media, breaking my habit of mindless TV watching, and why I've started thinking about "systems" instead of "habits" or "routines." I walk through real, practical examples from my own life — from setting out my gym clothes the night before to using an if/then approach to link passive behaviors (watching a baseball game) with active ones (walking on the treadmill). If you've been struggling to follow through on the things you sa...
2026-04-2321 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 34 - March Equinox Check-in!: Rituals, Intentions, Aries Season, and a 90-Day ResetIn this episode of the Average 90's Gal Podcast, I celebrate the March Equinox, a powerful moment of equal day and night, and invite you to use this turning point as a fresh start or a 90-day check-in on your intentions.
I dive into how the solstices and equinoxes create a natural quarterly rhythm for reflection, reset, and recommitment, whether you began intentions in December, at the New Year, or are starting right now.
I also get into Aries season and the astrological New Year, plus the recent new moon, as cosmic invitations to begin again...
2026-03-2009 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 33 - Real Stories - Tara and Billy - Gen X, Y & Z in Life, Work and Everything In-Between: Dating Apps, Generational Misconceptions, and Cross-Generational Leadership In this episode of the Average 90"s Gal podcast, Meredith sits down with Billy (millennial) and Tara (Gen Z) to explore what it really feels like to live, work, and date across three generations: Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They share personal stories from New Jersey childhoods, college paths, grief, and early careers, then dive into modern dating culture, remote work, and how different generations can better understand and support each other.
The conversation also touches on wedding season overload, money anxiety, delayed timelines for marriage and kids, and what meaningful work looks like in both non...
2026-03-1359 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 32 - Reset 2026: How to Use the Year of the Fire Horse as Your Personal New Year ResetIn this episode of Average Nineties Gal Podcast, I invite you to embrace a powerful mid-year reset using the energy of the Chinese New Year's Year of the Fire Horse. Learn practical journaling prompts to release old patterns, identify limiting beliefs, and step fully into the life you want — starting right now.
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why February and March — not January 1st — may be the most powerful time to start fresh
What the Year of the Fire Horse means and how to channel its energy for bold action
H...
2026-03-0709 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 31 - When the World is on Fire: Light Up Your Soul, Protect Your Energy, and Change Your World From WithinEpisode Description
In this solo episode, I talk about what to do when it feels like the world is on fire and life just will not let up. Your feelings of anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, and hopelessness are valid—but letting the outside world dictate your inner world is optional. You’ll learn how to shift your energy, stop doomscrolling, and show up as your best self for your home, your community, and the wider world.
This episode is for anyone who’s feeling weighed down by the news and social media, especially here in the United...
2026-02-0816 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 30 - Create Your Perfect Day: A Groundhog Day–Inspired Mindset Shift for Everyday JoyOn this Groundhog Day episode, Meredith invites you to imagine the one day you wouldn’t mind reliving over and over again—whether it’s a real memory from your past or a dream day you haven’t lived yet.
She gently guides you to write it out, dream about it, and use your imagination with no limits. Then she explores how to bring the best parts of that “perfect day” into your everyday life through small changes, daily joy, movement, fun, and meaningful connection.
Drawing inspiration from the Groundhog Day movie, she reframes each day as anoth...
2026-02-0205 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 29 - Real Stories - Matt (Part Two) - From Bipolar Diagnosis to Sobriety and Animal Rescue: Matt’s Mental Health Journey and Life in New York CityIn this powerful continuation of Matt's story, we explore his journey through severe mental health challenges, substance abuse recovery, and ultimately finding purpose through animal rescue work. This deeply personal conversation covers Matt's bipolar disorder diagnosis, his path to sobriety, and how he transformed his life by combining mental health treatment with meaningful work at Best Friends Animal Society.
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Key Takeaways
Mental Health Insights
Bipolar disorder requires both medication types: Mania stabilizers (like Depakote) AND depression treatment
Never stop psychiatric medication abruptly - can lead to suicidal ideation
F...
2026-01-241h 13
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 28 - Real Stories - Matt (Part One) - Growing Up Gen X: Skating, Punk Rock, Alcoholism, and the First Signs of Mental Health Issues/Bipolar DisorderIn this Real Stories episode I sit down with my brother Matt, to explore our shared childhood and the beginning of his very personal mental health journey. Matt opens up about growing up in Santa Monica, California, the move to Austin, Texas in the 1980s, and then to the SF Bay Area—and how those transitions triggered his first experiences with depression.
Matt walks listeners through early signs of bipolar disorder—deep lows, impulsive highs, and risky decisions—years before he was formally diagnosed around 2010.
Episode Summary:Matt shares how an 80s/90s California‑to‑Texas‑to‑Bay‑Area...
2026-01-091h 07
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 27 Solstice Intention Setting: Letting Go, Journaling Rituals, and Nature-Led New Year for the Next Six MonthsHappy Solstice! In this episode I share why I treat the solstice—not January 1st—as my true new year. Whether you’re in the Northern Hemisphere (Winter Solstice) or Southern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice), you’ll learn how to use this turning point of the sun to release old patterns, set soul-led intentions, and reconnect with your inner self.
Through my own end-of-year journaling ritual, I walk you through:
How I read a year’s worth of journals, tear out what matters, and recycle the rest as an act of mental and emotional decluttering.
Why I prefer inten...
2025-12-2123 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 26 Real Stories - Brad and Jess (Part 2) - Friendship, Gen X, Parenting Gen Alpha, and Much MoreWelcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Brad and Jess! In this episode we touch on so many topics, such as friendship, technology, different generations, and everything in between!
Key Topics Discussed:
Building Community Through Neighborhood Bars
Generational Technology Divide
Modern Parenting in the Digital Age
Work-Life Balance for Bar Owners
The Future of Bars Post-COVID
Be sure to visit American Cheez and Mama Tried in Brooklyn!
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2025-12-1252 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 25 Real Stories - Brad and Jess (Part 1) - From Gen X Roots to Brooklyn Bar OwnersIn this Real Stories episode, I chat with Brad and Jess about growing up Gen X, leaving (and skipping) college, and how bartending in New York City evolved into owning two beloved Brooklyn neighborhood bars: Mama Tried in Sunset Park and American Cheez in Park Slope.
They share honest stories about family, divorce, travel, college-town life, and why the bar world still offers freedom, community, and creativity you rarely find in a traditional career. I hope this conversation provides more proof that there is never one direction in life, and you can choose the path that is r...
2025-12-0553 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 24 - Transform From Within, Session #2: Envy and JealousyIn this latest Transform from Within episode, I explore the roots and impact of envy and jealousy on personal growth, emphasizing the need to “clear out the gunk” inside to make space for transformation.
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Key Topics Covered
Recognizing triggers: How envy and jealousy show up in daily life, relationships, and social media usage.
The healthy side of envy: Using envy as motivation and inspiration for positive change (as opposed to negative comparison loops).
The role of past experiences: How childhood events or family stories subtly shape trust issue...
2025-10-2927 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 23 - Transform From Within, Session #1 - Blame, Shame, Limiting Beliefs - Bringing the Mirror Up to NatureWelcome to the "Transform From Within" series, to help you bring about lasting transformation that begins within!
In this first episode, I will share practical methods for identifying and releasing blame, shame, and limiting beliefs to help you move closer to your authentic goals and dreams.
Key Takeaways:
Transformation starts within: True life change happens only when we address what is holding us back inside ourselves—not just outside circumstances or people.
Self-blame and external blame are intertwined: Often, holding onto anger or blame connects us to negative experiences and people, preventi...
2025-10-1643 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 22 - Real Stories - Grace - Finding Your Passion and Purpose After Loss, and Embracing Your True SelfIn this Real Stories episode, I chat with Grace, who shares:
- Her path to becoming a teacher in NYC
- Starting a foundation
- Losing her brother to suicide
- How she stays authentic to herself and to her calling
This is a wonderful episode for anyone who needs some motivation to go after what they want and to never be afraid to show the world who they are!
Connect with Grace:
The Dan O'Connor Foundation
On IG: @danoconnorfoundation
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2025-10-0848 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 21 - Real Stories - Doreen Marshall, Ph.D. - Career Path to the CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating Signs, Symptoms, What to Say, Social Media, GLP-1s and MoreIn this Real Stories episode I chat with Doreen Marshall, Ph.D., CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). She takes us through her education and career path before we dive into eating disorder and disordered eating signs, symptoms, how to talk about them, as well as her take of the affects of social media and GLP-1s, and so much more.
This episode is packed with important information that everyone should hear!
In-episode information:
NEDA
NEDA Screening Tool
Finding Treatment
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2025-09-1745 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 20 - Life Really is Too Short to Wait - Follow That Dream, Take the Risks, Reach Out to the People In Your LifeIt may be a cliché, but life really is too short. Too short to not tell the people in your life that they mean something to you, to not take the risks, and to wait.
This very short episode was recorded on a whim, prompted by something I had been thinking about after attending a memorial service.
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2025-09-1010 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 19 - Real Stories - Kennan & Karen (Part 2) - Career Changes, Starting a Business, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Finding Micro JoysIn part two of Real Stories with Kennan and Karen, we chat about their career paths and shifts, their journey through and following Kennan's traumatic brain injury, the why behind starting their business, and so much more!
I hope you enjoy this part as much as I did!
Listen to Part One
Connect with Kennan and Karen:
Empathway Designs
LinkedIn
Podcast
2025-09-031h 20
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 18 - Real Stories - Kennan & Karen (Part 1) - From Travel, to Friendship, to Relationship. Your Path Can Lead to Your Person.In part one of this Real Stories episode, I chat with Kennan and Karen, who share their personal stories as well as the story that brought them together.
I hope you enjoy their energy, insight, and connection to one another, while finding your own inspiration to travel and follow your heart :)
Connect with Kennan and Karen:
Empathway Designs
LinkedIn
Podcast
2025-08-2949 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 17 - Simple, Easy Little Hacks to Help You Do the Things You Don't Want to Do!The mundane acts of cleaning, folding laundry, putting things away, etc...they used to get to me and I would just not do them until I was overwhelmed and frustrated.
In this quick episode I share a few simple mindset hacks that have changed how I go about moving through the everyday tasks we do not enjoy.
2025-08-2021 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 16 - Real Stories - Bill - Gen X, Loss, Grief, Career Shifts and Loving MoviesIn this episode I chat with my friend Bill, who shares many stories from throughout his life, including growing up in Vegas, losing a family member and friend, loving movies and film scores, and everything in between!
I hope you enjoy Bill's energy and amazing memory as much as I did!
2025-08-131h 23
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 15 - Going All In - How To Use AI As A Guide And Tool That Will Help You Move the NeedleIn this episode, I take you through the steps I took to help guide myself through going "All In" in my life.
I talk through how I used AI to create a simple blueprint and tasks that will help me move the needle to have the life I want to live. If you do not like to use AI then this is still for you!
I hope it helps!
2025-08-0616 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 14 - What Is Your Baseline Before You Begin? Starting From Contentment Instead of LackIn this episode I share the shifts I have made in my own life that help me begin new goals and/or changes from a place of contentment, gratitude, and joy instead of from a place of lack, anger, anxiety, or desperation.
I like to call it the "baseline" or "budget goal" that is the jumping-off point from everything we decide to do.
My hope is that it will help you recognize how you are approaching any new goals or changes you would like to make in your own life! Thank you for being here!
2025-07-3025 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 13 - Real Stories - Luke - Gen Z, Tech, Career, Anxiety, and Depersonalization-DerealizationIn this real stories episode, I speak with Luke, who shares what life was/is like growing up, looking for a job, attending school, and more.
We also discuss his experiences with anxiety, depersonalization-derealization, and what he had to go through before receiving a diagnosis.
I hope this episode serves as a reminder that Gen Z's are not just kids. They are smart, hardworking adults in the workforce who are going through it with the rest of us!
Luke's Website HERE
More about DPDR HERE
2025-07-2335 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 12 - Sharing More of My Story - New York City and Feeling CalledPeople have been asking me to share more of my story, so I decided to share about my time in NYC, which was sparked by a recording I found on my phone.
If you know the person singing in the recording, please send it to me! I want to give him the credit he deserves!
2025-07-1622 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 11 - SUNDAY SNACK - How to Bring More Adventure Into Your Daily LifeDo you ever feel as if you are on autopilot, living every day in a monotonous comfort zone?
In this Sunday Snack episode, I go through the simple ways that you can bring little pockets of adventure into your daily life. Adventure does not have to be a grand trip or expensive exploration! There are ways to find it in your backyard, and you can start today!
Thank you for being here!
2025-07-1315 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 10 - Real Stories - Gina (Part 2) - ADHD, Mental Health, Grief, and Suicide LossPart 2 of my conversation with Gina continues where we left off, and moves on to Gina's own mental health, the topic of suicide, grief, and healing after suicide loss.
This is a very open and honest conversation that I hope will help anyone who has/is experiencing mental health conditions, suicide loss, and/or is neurodivergent.
Listen to Part 1
If you or someone you know is struggling, please dial 988 or text TALK to 741-741
Support and Resources:
Losing a Loved One to Suicide
Suicide Loss Resources
Te...
2025-07-0644 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 9 - Real Stories - Gina (Part 1) - Body Image, Teaching & Education Today, Parenting, Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Advocating for Your KidJoin me for Part 1 of my conversation with Gina, who is a teacher and parent, navigating the education system while advocating for a child with autism and ADHD.
Topics we discuss:
Body image
What it is like being a teacher today, and how she teaches
The education system in the US
How parents can advocate for their child at school, including IEPs and 504s.
Her journey with the school system as a parent advocating for her son who has Autism and ADHD, and how she found the perfect school for his needs.
This episodes mentions...
2025-07-021h 45
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 8 - When Was the Last Time...A very quick, impromptu episode asking when was the last time you....
I hope it sparks some ideas and wishes to do something you haven't done in a very long time, or have never done!
Thank you for being here!
2025-06-2404 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 7 - 4 Steps to Help Make Decisions, Tackle Analysis Paralysis, and How Tom Cruise Helps Me EverydayMaking decisions can be tough, and for some even a small decision can keep us on what I call the analysis paralysis "wheel of doom".
In this episode I take you through 4 steps that I hope will help you get off that wheel and move forward whenever you have a decision, big or small, that you need to make.
Find out how Mr. Cruise speaks to me everyday to get me to move forward when I just need to do something!
2025-06-1923 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 6 - SUNDAY SNACK - Embrace Your Silliness! Be Silly, Funny, Playful, and Spontaneous this WeekHow often are you silly, playful, spontaneous and fun?
How often do you stop yourself?
In this quick episode, I ask that we all go into the week allowing ourselves to be silly whenever we have the urge to do so. Don't stop yourself! Show the world your funny and fun side!
2025-06-1507 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 5 - Real Stories - Joco - Friendship, Parents, High School, Career, Comedy, and So Much More!Just a couple of GenXers chatting about life in a living room.
In this episode, I chat with my friend Joco, whom I have known for over 30 years. We talk about all the things - our past, our moms, his love of comedy, LEGO, friendships, the importance of connection, and much, much more.
My guest episodes are meant to share real stories from real people. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did!
This is my very first guest episode, and I am still learning how to do this podcast...
2025-06-101h 33
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 4 - How We Speak to Ourselves - Turning Negative Self-Talk Into ActionHow do you speak to yourself? Many of us automatically talk negatively to ourselves thanks to our upbringing, society, experiences, or all of the above. Without even realizing it, we are sabotaging our daily life and stopping ourselves from becoming the person we know we can be.
In this episode, I talk about how we can catch ourselves and stop the thoughts before they send us on a negative spiral. I also speak to one practice that has worked for me - turning "when" into "will".
2025-06-0424 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 3 - SUNDAY SNACK - Creating Your Future 15 for Your Future SelfStarting short, little Sunday Snack episodes to help you set your future self up for success.
In this episode, I share something that has helped me, and that is adding 15 minutes a day into my calendar that is just for me and my authentic, future self. I hope it helps you!
2025-06-0106 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastEp. 2 - Sharing Your Story - Postpartum Depression, Forgetting Who You Are, and HealingIn episode 2, I will take you through a bit of my own story and why I have decided to share it.
We have all gone through something (multiple things!) and yet so many of us feel alone and that we need to suffer in silence. I am here to tell ya - that is not true!
Upcoming episodes will speak to what I have done since the birth of my son in 2011 to find myself, and remember who I am and who I am meant to be.
If you or someone you know is...
2025-05-2834 min
The Average 90's Gal PodcastPilot - Welcome! Why a Gen X Single Mom Would Share Her StoryMeet me, Meredith B., and find out why I am starting this thing in the first place. Hear the who, why, and what the heck will be happening. I hope you will join me as I share my journeys and how I got through and continue to get through the toughest times of my life. My hope is that my story and the stories of my guests will help you and anyone you know who may need to hear that we are not alone.
Thank you for being here!
2025-05-2405 min
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A Day In Her LifeEpisode 35: A Day In Her Life with Meredith Cooney - Personal Finance Expert from Money with Meredith and Marketer in Financial ServicesTell us what you think!!!Join us in today's episode as we sit down with Meredith Cooney, marketer in financial services, and the brains behind Money with Meredith, a personal finance business! This conversation is so much fun, and I loved hearing from Meredith about how she structures her days. You can learn more about Meredith and how she:Is a self-described snooze button queenLoves her morning/evening walks with her fiance and their 200lbs of dogMakes a daily green juice and loves her iced coffee year-round (as any good New Englander)Is obsessed w...
2024-01-0954 min