The Megan Waldrep Podcast
by Megan Waldrep
The Megan Waldrep Podcast is a welcoming space to slow down, take a breath, and explore spirituality—your way. Rooted in the idea of BYOB (Bring Your Own Beliefs), this podcast offers honest conversations, inspiring spiritual perspectives, and simple practices like breathwork and energy awareness to help you reconnect with yourself and feel more alive in everyday life. Hosted by Megan Waldrep, each episode invites you to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and move through life guided by what feels true to you.
Episodes
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Ep. 44: When Bettering Yourself Feels Worse, It's Working
Everyone talks about deciding to change. Nobody talks about day three, when the excitement wears off, and your body is begging you to go back to what it knows. In this episode, Megan gets real about her own recovery from alcohol and marijuana and what withdrawal actually feels like. Then she...
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Ep. 43: 15 Thoughts to Think Instead of Spiraling Pt 3.
You’ve caught yourself spiraling. You’ve noticed that your mind is turning one thought into a whole story. Now what? In this episode, we’re talking about what comes after awareness: how to gently interrupt an unhelpful thought pattern and give your mind somewhere else to go. Because catching...
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Ep. 42: What If You’ve Been Practicing Meditation All Along Without Realizing It?
In Ep. 34 (How to Stop Overthinking), we explored how easily one little thought can turn into an entire story in our minds. But there's another part of this practice that might be even more important: What happens after you catch yourself? Because sometimes, even when we recognize an old thought...
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Ep. 41: How to Have Difficult Conversations *with a Friend* as Your Higher Self
Have you ever explained away a friend’s hurtful comments because you understood what they were going through while quietly carrying the hurt yourself? I’ve been there. For a long time, I told myself that letting things go was the healthiest response. Eventually, I had to look more honestly at the...
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Ep. 40: You Got What You Wanted. Now What?
After years of living on a sailboat, in an Airstream, and in a rental, my husband and I finally bought our own home. As I stood arranging items on our mantel, I felt the satisfaction of reaching a dream, and then had a thought that surprised me: “Am I going to die now because I achieved this…
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Ep. 39: The Reaction Test: A Little Measure of Growth
What if one small way to notice your growth is to pay attention to your reactions...especially in the everyday stuff? This episode isn’t a lesson in how to react correctly (because, let’s be real, that’s not realistic). It’s a look at how to measure your growth in real time, while life is still...
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Ep. 38: Breath Break - Awareness Breath
Today, we’re skipping the big intro and jumping right into an awareness breath practice. * The benefits of this practice include enhancing mental clarity and focus, significantly reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and lowering blood pressure. This is a wonderful tool to help slow your...
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Ep. 37: How to Have a Difficult Conversation as Your Higher Self
A situation with our neighbor had me staring at a text, trying to balance kindness with something that mattered to me. So, I asked myself: "What would your higher self do when speaking up might make things awkward?" In this mini episode, I’m sharing what helped me find the words and a few…
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Ep. 36: When Growth Feels More Painful Than Staying the Same - Why Alignment Can Feel So Uncomfortable
Oh yeah, we're in it now! Growth is often described as freeing, expansive, and beautiful. BUT when you’re actually living it, it can feel confusing, tender, and a lot like something has gone wrong. (In reality, you're doing it right!) In this episode, I’m sharing a personal growth report, LIVE…
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Ep. 35: The Alter Ego That Led Me to My Husband (and How to Create Yours)
What if the most confident version of you feels too far away to access right now? Before I met my husband, I was writing a dating column that was a little like Sex and the City meets Santa Barbara, California. I wrote under the name Elizabeth Rose, but she became much more than a pen name. She…
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Ep. 34: How to Stop Overthinking and Let that Thought Go
Has one tiny thought ever turned into an entire emotional experience? Someone doesn't text back... you see someone else's success... someone says something that lands wrong... And before you know it, your mind has created a whole story about what it means, why it happened, and what might happen...
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Ep. 33: How to Trust Your Gut (Even When You’re Not Sure)
What if intuition isn't about predicting the future or receiving some mysterious answer from outside yourself...but about getting better at noticing what your body already knows? In this episode, we're talking about pendulums (and why you don't need one), the ideomotor effect, and what may…
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Ep. 32: Your Triggers Are Your Gurus (Here's How to Take Your Power Back)
Have you ever had a reaction to someone that felt way bigger than the situation seemed to warrant? Of course you have! You're human! So let's figure out how to take our power back in that situation to help us evolve past it. In this episode, we'll explore how moments of frustration, anger,...
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Ep. 31: The Love Yourself Trick: How to Make Self-Love a Feeling, Not Just an Idea
We hear “love yourself” all the time, but what does that actually mean? How can you understand the idea of self-love without actually feeling it? In this episode, we explore a simple way to experience self-love as a felt sensation rather than just another affirmation you’re supposed to believe...
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Ep. 30: The Biggest Breathing Mistake I Hear in Yoga Classes
For years, I believed that bigger breaths were always better. "Take the deepest breath you've taken all day. Fill your lungs completely." If you've taken a yoga class, you've probably heard these cues countless times. But what if breathing bigger isn't always breathing better? In this episode, I...
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Ep.29: Everyone Else Took LSD. I Took Nothing.
What happens when you're the only sober person in the room? In this episode, I share a story from a weekend with old friends. And what unfolded reminded me that clarity, connection, and spiritual insight don't have to come from changing your state of consciousness. Sometimes they come from…
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Ep. 28: Why Seeing Old Friends Can Leave You Emotionally Drained
Have you ever come home from a reunion, a weekend with old friends, or a visit to your hometown feeling...off? Maybe you had an amazing time, laughed until your stomach hurt, and genuinely enjoyed reconnecting...yet afterward you felt emotionally drained, anxious, or even a little depressed. If...
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Ep. 27: You Don't Need to Fix Anyone
What if one of the most freeing realizations in your spiritual journey is this: You are not responsible for someone else's awakening. In this episode, I'm sharing an idea that's brought me so much peace over the years. From therapy and sobriety to breathwork and everyday relationships, I've…
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Ep. 26. The Surprising Difference Between Boundaries and Avoidance
Have you ever wondered if you're protecting your peace...or just avoiding discomfort? It's a question I've been asking myself lately. We hear a lot about setting boundaries (and I'm all for healthy boundaries), but sometimes it's hard to know where the line is between honoring ourselves and…
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Ep. 25 The Manifestation Mistake I Think We All Make
Have you ever wondered whether manifestation is really about getting what you want… or becoming the person who can receive it? In this episode, we explore how the perspective on manifestation has evolved over the years. This isn't a conversation about manifesting harder. It's a conversation about...
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Ep. 24: You Don't Need an Hour To Feel Better: Tiny Daily Practice
In this episode, I share why stress regulation doesn't have to take an hour. Learn how small moments can create meaningful change and why one minute may be all you need to reconnect with yourself. We'll chat about: Why we believe self-care requires time The all-or-nothing mindset Several small...
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Ep. 23: Grief & the 49 Days After Loss: How a Buddhist Tradition Helped Me Grieve My Uncle Al
*Super special and intimate episode about a recent loss I'm experiencing, and I want to bring you in. Why? Well, when someone we love dies, we're often given a funeral, a few days to gather with family, and then an unspoken expectation to return to life as usual. But grief rarely works that way.…
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Ep. 22: Minisode - Your Superpower is Investing in Your Future One Thought at a Time
In this episode, I’m talking about the idea that every thought is an investment in your future. (Not in a pressure-filled way, but in a way that makes you feel freaking great!) The way you think shapes the way you feel > shapes the way you show up > shapes your life. This episode is your reminder...
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Ep. 21: Minisode - The Missing Piece is to Feel It in Your Body (Here's How To Do It)
In this episode, I’m diving into the part of mindset work that changed everything for me: the body. Because thoughts don’t just stay in your mind. Your body feels them too. When you’re anxious, your body tightens. Your breathing changes. Your nervous system reacts before you even realize it. But...
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Ep. 20 The Trick for Choosing Better Thoughts
In this episode, I’m talking about the moment that changes everything: catching the thought. Most of us don’t realize how much of our day is running on mental autopilot. One thought turns into a spiral, and before we know it, we’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or assuming the worst. This…
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Ep. 19: Minisode - How to Catch the Thought and Break the Spiral
In this episode, I’m talking about the moment that changes everything: catching the thought. Most of us don’t realize how much of our day is running on mental autopilot. One thought turns into a spiral, and before we know it, we’re already stressed, overwhelmed, or assuming the worst. But here’s...
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Ep. 18: How Your Thoughts Are Quietly Shaping Your Life
In this episode, I’m diving deeper into something we hear all the time: “What you put out, you get back.” But instead of focusing on actions (like being kind, which, yes, always), I want to talk about something even more powerful… your thoughts. Because here’s the truth: You’re not just thinking...
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Ep. 17: Breath Break - Belly Breathing
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head, this episode is your reminder that relief doesn’t have to be complicated. In today’s quick reset, I walk you through one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools you always have with you: your breath. This is a bite-sized...
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Ep. 16: Detachment Relationship Model will Save Your Partnership and Here's How.
I used to think being a good partner meant fixing everything (keeping the peace, making sure everyone felt okay, and jumping in whenever something felt “off.") But what I’ve learned (and am still practicing) is that real support doesn’t always look like doing more… sometimes it looks like doing...
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Ep. 15: What are Grounding Practices? Here's Some To Try If You Want
In this episode, we’re talking about grounding practices… like, what the heck are they anyway? I break down what grounding actually is, why it matters, and how you can use it in real life when your mind starts spiraling or stress takes over. This isn’t about being perfect or having it all figured...
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Ep. 14: Why Self Improvement Feels Worse Before it Gets Better
Today, I’m talking about something that comes up for all of us on a self-growth journey...the feeling that you’re somehow going backwards. You start doing all the “right” things like meditating, journaling, moving your body, and showing up for yourself. But instead of feeling better, everything...
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Ep. 13: How to Deal with Rude People And Not Ruin Your Vibe
I used to let one rude comment ruin my entire day. Maybe you’ve been there too; replaying it, questioning yourself, wondering what you did wrong. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life moment that stopped me in my tracks (literally… in line for sourdough bread), and how it became a powerful...
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Ep. 12: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself (Quick Teachings from Dr. Joe Dispenza)
In this short episode, I’m sharing a few teachings from Dr. Joe Dispenza that really made me pause and think differently about change. One of the ideas that stuck with me is this: sometimes we don’t fall back into old habits because we want to… we fall back because our body has memorized the...
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Ep. 11: The 5 Laws of the Universe - A Simple Way to Think About Reality
In this episode, I’m talking about a set of ideas that have fascinated me for a long time: The Five Laws of the Universe, as shared through Darryl Anka’s channelings. Whether you see these teachings as spiritual philosophy, metaphysical exploration, or simply a framework for thinking about life...
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Ep. 10: What Does It Really Mean To "Live in the Present?"
We hear the phrase “all we have is the present moment” all the time. But if that’s true… what about our memories? What about the stories people tell about our past? What about photos, experiences, and everything we’ve already lived? In this episode, I explore a deeper way of understanding what...
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Ep. 9: How Separate Beds Saved Our Relationship
This episode might surprise you. In this episode, I’m sharing how sleeping in separate beds (sometimes separate rooms) quite literally saved our marriage. Not because we were failing, but because we wanted our relationship to survive and thrive. We talk about: Why poor sleep was slowly eroding…
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Ep. 8: Breath Break - Tantric Tip to Increase Libido Naturally
So many of us think low desire means something is wrong. But most of the time? It just means your body doesn’t feel safe or relaxed. And breath is one of the fastest ways to shift that. I share simple, beginner-friendly breath techniques you can use alone or with your partner to: Calm stress and...
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Ep. 7: How Bad Bunny Taught Our Nervous Systems to Feel Safe
This might sound funny, but I didn’t expect a halftime show to regulate my nervous system the way it did. As a half-Puerto Rican and second-generation woman in the U.S., I’ve always lived in that in-between space. A space that makes selecting “Race/Ethnicity” on application forms confusing (and…
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Ep 6: Why the First 10 Minutes of Your Morning Shape Your Entire Day
What if the first 10 minutes of your morning are quietly shaping your entire day? In this episode, Megan shares why your nervous system—not your to-do list—is setting the tone for how you feel, think, and move through life. You’ll learn how stress becomes your body’s “normal,” why calm can feel...
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Ep 5: The 4 Seconds That Control Your Entire Day + How to Make It Work For You
Ever wake up already feeling behind, tense, or overwhelmed — before the day even begins? In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening in your brain during the first four seconds after you wake up — and how your nervous system has been running the show without you even realizing it (and...
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Ep 4: Breath Break - The Chill Pill Your Nervous System’s Been Waiting For
Ever feel like your body is in full fight-or-flight mode… over an email? In this mini Breath Break episode, I’m breaking down the nervous system in a way that’s actually easy (and kind of fun) to understand — no boring science lesson required. We’re talking: • Why stress today feels like a...
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Ep 3: Building Millions By Using Your Inner Moral Compass w/ Nannette Stangle-Castor
In today’s episode, I sit down with someone who has deeply shaped the way I think about success, leadership, and integrity - one of my mentors, Nannette Stangle-Castor. What I love about this conversation is that while we talk on this podcast about breath, spiritual energy, and inner alignment,...
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Ep 2: Plot Twist: Why I'm Rebranding (and Where We're Going Next)
I knew the sale of the fishing business was coming for a while, so I braced myself for change. In my head, I wasn't going to stop talking about Partners of Commercial Fishermen. But deep down, I knew there would be a shift, and I was nervous about what that would look like. I had no idea how...
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✨It's Here! Welcome to The Megan Waldrep Podcast — Ep. 1
Yay! It's finally here! This is a side of myself I've kept hidden for so long, and I'm honored to have you join this adventure. So, here we go!.... Welcome to The Megan Waldrep Podcast, your space to slow down, breathe, and explore spirituality in a way that actually fits your life. I’m Megan...
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Learning to Love a Fisherman + A Heartfelt Thank You to Every Fishing Partner Listening - The POCF Origin Series | Part 9 of 9
Can’t believe we’re at the end! But endings are gateways to new beginnings, and I can’t wait for you to see what’s next. On January 7th, this show becomes the Megan Waldrep Podcast: The connection stays. The journey evolves. Stay tuned to the first episode to see what’s in store! Today’s episode…
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Why The Heck Do We Choose This Life? - The POCF Origin Series | Part 8 of 9
Part 8 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast revisits the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners. In today’s episode: The psychology of risk-takers Ways we all gamble when we chase a life we believe in How courage…
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That Feeling When They Finally Return - - The POCF Origin Series | Part 7 of 9
Part 7 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, we revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners. In today’s episode: The butterflies and excitement make long distance worth it Small moments that remind you of your...
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When You Don't Hear from Them & Start to Wig - The POCF Origin Series | Part 6 of 9
Part 6 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, we revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners. In today’s episode: The fear that shows up when communication disappears How to stay grounded during the silence...
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Long Distance Love + Strange Reunions - The POCF Origin Series | Part 5 of 9
Part 5 of a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast, we revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners. In today’s episode: The emotional rollercoaster of missing them How love strengthens in the space between Support…
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When Their World Becomes Yours – The POCF Origin Series | Part 4 of 9
This is Part 4 in a special farewell arc to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen Podcast. We revisit the original blog post that inspired a global community of commercial fishing partners. In today’s episode: The moment you realize you’re part of the industry, too Knowledge builds confidence +...
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The Megan Waldrep Podcast is a welcoming space to slow down, take a breath, and explore spirituality—your way. Rooted in the idea of BYOB (Bring Your Own Beliefs), this podcast offers honest conversations, inspiring spiritual perspectives, and simple practices like breathwork and energy awareness to help you reconnect with yourself and feel more alive in everyday life. Hosted by Megan Waldrep, each episode invites you to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and move through life guided by what feels true to you.
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