In a world that seems increasingly divided, what if our deepest hopes, fears, and struggles are actually what unite us? Today's guest has a unique window into the human heart – Meggan Roxanne, founder of The Good Quote, touches millions of lives through her social media inspirational posts. What she's discovered through a decade of connecting with people worldwide is profound: beneath our surface differences, we're all searching for the same things – love, belonging, healing, and the courage to be ourselves.

In this soul-stirring conversation, Meggan shares what she's learned from creating a sanctuary of connection online. Through her work and her new book "How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart," she reveals the patterns that emerge for people about family trauma, fear, self-love, and friendship. Whether you're struggling with grief, wrestling with vulnerability, or trying to find your way back to yourself, this episode reminds us that we're far more alike than we are different. It's a powerful reminder that in a world that tries to divide us, our shared human experience is what truly connects us.

WE DISCUSS

(05:30): The universal patterns Meggan sees in her community: family trauma, fear, self-love, and friendship

(08:38): Building a healthy relationship with fear and transforming it into power

(10:42): The courage to be vulnerable and how it transforms relationships

(16:05): What it means to stop breaking your own heart

(20:39): The connection between abandonment and self-worth

(27:24): How loss teaches us about love and living fully

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Your Mom didn't talk about it; your Grandma didn't either. But now, as the number of women going through perimenopause and menopause reaches one billion worldwide, it's time to bring the conversation out of the shadows for some fun in the sun. And that's exactly what today's guest is so passionate about. Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and author who turned her own struggles with menopause into a major movement to empower women to live more fully and informed in these too-often overlooked phases of life. Her new documentary, "The M Factor," is being seen in screening parties all over the world and even included in medical curriculum. In this wide-ranging and rollicking conversation we cover how to recognize symptoms, start preparing yourself early, what's going on with hormones, lifestyle habits, how to thrive at work, and yes––how to thrive in the bedroom––when you're supposed to be out to pasture! Tamsen is so funny and down-to-earth, you're gonna' walk away totally inspired to live the middle and later years you deserve.

WE DISCUSS:

(06:43): The misconceptions and myths surrounding menopause

(12:05): When to start preparing for menopause and the importance of early education

(28:54): The impact of menopause symptoms on confidence and workplace performance

(35:46): Reclaiming a healthy sex life after menopause

(39:18): Overcoming "Someday Syndrome" and living boldly in midlife

RESOURCES

- PBS.org - Watch "The M Factor" documentary

- themfactorfilm.com - Learn more about the documentary and community screenings

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- Instagram: @tamsenfadal

- Website: tamsenfadal.com

- Pre-order Tamsen's upcoming book "How to Menopause"

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If your best efforts at healthy living still aren't getting the results you want, this episode will set you on the right track. Dr. Mindy Pelz, author of the huge bestseller "Fast Like a Girl" is here to explain her 5 fundamentals for eating in sync with your hormones for improved energy, mental clarity, better digestion, reduced cravings, and yes, weight loss.

We dive into the wild world of hormones and cycles, and their close connection with food and mood. Confused about carbs and fat? Mindy breaks it all down––when they're good, when they're bad––and which ones. She teaches us how calorie counting is so yesterday and why blood sugar is the "new black." And here's a quiz: what drives your cravings? (a) your brain, (b) your gut. Well, you have to listen to the episode to find out! Mindy is a ball of energy––it's obvious why we became pals, and why so many others have benefited from her passionate and fun way of making complex concepts digestible (pun intended!). This episode is your owners manual for the tune-up you've been waiting for.

WE DISCUSS:

-(04:17): Understanding the rhythmic nature of women's hormonal cycles

-(07:14): The two types of metabolism

-(15:31): Balancing low-carb and high-carb approaches for hormonal health

-(19:20): The five foundational principles of the "Eat Like a Girl" philosophy

-(37:46): Changing women's dysfunctional relationship with food

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