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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 1H 9M

28. Body, Beauty, and Authenticity with Megan Gill

from Get Messy with Maddie · host Maddie McGuire

On this episode of Get Messy, I am excited to welcome back the wonderful Megan Gill to the podcast! We discuss all things body image, beauty standards, and how society impacts our self-view.Additionally, we talk about Megan’s short film, ‘A Broadway Body’, which came to Megan during the pandemic, as she was reflecting on her own relationship with her body and where her body image issues stemmed from. Now, she’s keeping the conversation going through her podcast and Substack, tackling harmful beauty standards and promoting self-love.We also dive into Megan's personal journey, chat about finding your own style, and hear her plans for taking these important talks into schools and businesses. Tune in for an empowering, down-to-earth conversation that’s all about embracing who you are.— Megan's Journey and Short Film Broadway Body— Body Image and Industry Challenges— Shifts in Hollywood and Body Advocacy— Beauty Standards and Societal Impact— Fashion, Style, and Self-Expression— Struggling with Personal Style— Discovering Personal Style Labels— Comfort vs. Style— Exploring Fashion Choices— Fashion Freedom and Self-Expression— Starting the Substack Journey— What’s Next!✨RESOURCES✨· Robert Davanzo Studio· Crash Acting· Still in 2025 being “traditionally pretty” is THE most important thing about a woman.· Listen to Get Messy: Megan Gill on Body Challenges, Major Break-Up Shake-Ups, and Embracing Her Advocate Era✨Connect with Megan Gill✨Explore Megan’s Website | Watch A Broadway Body | @themegangill | A Broadway Body: The Podcast | A Broadway Body: Substack✨Connect with Maddie✨Schedule a Call with Maddie | Explore Maddie’s Website @maddiemcguirecoaching | @maddiemcguire4

On this episode of Get Messy, I am excited to welcome back the wonderful Megan Gill to the podcast! We discuss all things body image, beauty standards, and how society impacts our self-view.Additionally, we talk about Megan’s short film, ‘A Broadway Body’, which came to Megan during the pandemic, as she was reflecting on her own relationship with her body and where her body image issues stemmed from. Now, she’s keeping the conversation going through her podcast and Substack, tackling harmful beauty standards and promoting self-love.We also dive into Megan's personal journey, chat about finding your own style, and hear her plans for taking these important talks into schools and businesses. Tune in for an empowering, down-to-earth conversation that’s all about embracing who you are.— Megan's Journey and Short Film Broadway Body— Body Image and Industry Challenges— Shifts in Hollywood and Body Advocacy— Beauty Standards and Societal Impact— Fashion, Style, and Self-Expression— Struggling with Personal Style— Discovering Personal Style Labels— Comfort vs. Style— Exploring Fashion Choices— Fashion Freedom and Self-Expression— Starting the Substack Journey— What’s Next!✨RESOURCES✨· Robert Davanzo Studio· Crash Acting· Still in 2025 being “traditionally pretty” is THE most important thing about a woman.· Listen to Get Messy: Megan Gill on Body Challenges, Major Break-Up Shake-Ups, and Embracing Her Advocate Era✨Connect with Megan Gill✨Explore Megan’s Website | Watch A Broadway Body | @themegangill | A Broadway Body: The Podcast | A Broadway Body: Substack✨Connect with Maddie✨Schedule a Call with Maddie | Explore Maddie’s Website @maddiemcguirecoaching | @maddiemcguire4

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