The Rabbit Hole with Jacqui and Megan

You've heard it a thousand times (especially if you’re a fan of Kelly Clarkson). Maybe you've said it to yourself. Maybe someone said it to you at exactly the wrong moment and you had to work very hard not to throw something."What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."In this episode, Jacqui and Megan (who is currently sweaty, living on a boat, and very much in a life transition) dissect this classic motivational quote, and you won’t be surprised to hear: there’s nuance inside.They talk about resilience — why it builds through difficulty, and why being told you have it is sometimes the least comforting thing anyone can say. They get into the difference between hard things you choose (the gym, moving onto a boat with no boating experience) and hard things that just happen to you — and why that distinction matters more than the quote accounts for.Plus: Love Trapped podcast, word-of-the-year regret, Megan sings Kelly Clarkson alone, Jacqui abandons her, and the science of why we bond over mutual dislike.This week’s mini Rabbit Holes🎧 Love Trapped podcast — a twisty, can't-look-away story involving The Bachelor's most disliked lead ⛵ Megan's current obsession: tiny coastal US towns, discovered one boat stop at a timeDive in even deeper with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Welcome to another high-energy deep dive down The Rabbit Hole! In this episode, we tackle the self-help juggernaut: “Everything is figureoutable.” Get ready for an unfiltered, story-driven examination of this classic self-improvement cliché — context, nuance, and all.What’s Inside This Episode- The Origin Story: Did Marie Forleo invent “Everything is figureoutable”? Turns out, it's actually a quote from her mom. Cue wholesome mom energy at [00:00:20].- Mini Rabbit Holes: Before the main event, we can’t help but obsess over recent reads and listens. Find out why “Yesteryear” left us feeling equal parts captivated and uncomfortable, and how “Beth’s Dead” took our expectations and flipped them (multiple times!) on their heads at [00:01:05].- What’s a Parasocial Relationship Anyway? We go full meta on fandom, online culture, and why some rabbit holes are just impossible to escape at [00:07:14].- Unpacking “Everything is figureoutable”:    - Is it possible (or even healthy) to try and solve *everything*? (Spoiler: Nope.)    - The power—and the pressure—of being “solutions-oriented” at [00:16:03].    - Why sometimes *giving up* is the wisest thing you can do (see: “conscious quitting”) at [00:12:03].      - The culture of self-blame: Why relentless optimism can go wrong at [00:18:05].    - Hope, belief, and the neuroscience behind why certain motivational quotes stick, while others just make us groan at [00:26:13].    - Context, always: When is “Everything is figureoutable” genuinely useful — and when does it need a giant asterisk attached? at [00:20:35].Dive Deeper!  - Loved our discussions on “Yesteryear” or “Beth’s Dead”? Got your own rabbit hole to share? We’re dying to hear from you—flood our inboxes, DMs, and comment sections with your thoughts, wild tangents, and side quests.- Want more story-driven breakdowns of self-help culture and personal growth? Become a Tunnel Buddy and subscribe to The Rabbit Hole!Dive in even deeper with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!bJacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

This week on The Rabbit Hole, Megan and Jacqui plunge headfirst into the self-help cliché that hits a little too close to home: “No one is coming to save you.* Unpacking this viral quote, the duo explore everything from questionable motivational advice, to collective responsibility, to the moments when you really do just need a helping hand – or three. Expect a bit of vulnerability, a healthy dose of skepticism, and their signature high-energy banter. Plus, mini rabbit holes galore: trademark drama, binge-worthy TV smut, and why boat puns will always float their boat.What You'll Hear in This Episode- Mini Rabbit Hole: Off-Campus Obsessed!Discover the college-hockey-themed series lighting up algorithms everywhere, and why male characters written by women hit different (hint: consent and respect actually exist). [00:05:00]- The Big Idea: Is “No One Is Coming to Save You” empowering or just plain isolating? Megan and Jacqui don’t hold back: the pitfalls of rugged individualism, the collective safety of community, and when that tough love advice just falls flat. [00:09:24]- Personal Stories: From single-mom struggles, to birth-room “nobody can do this but you” energy, the hosts get real about times when *they* needed support – and what truly made a difference. [00:17:29]- Red Flags in Coaching & Advice: Why sometimes “no one's coming to save you” comes from a place of power, not actual wisdom. [00:23:14]- Takeaways You Can Use: How to unsubscribe from advice that doesn’t serve you, reclaim your right to community support, and check in with your own gut feeling – no matter who’s talking. [00:24:19]If you’re tired of self-help soundbites that leave you feeling more alone than inspired, this episode is your hype-crew and reality check rolled into one. You’ll leave with practical ways to question the advice you take, rely on your community (yes, even for grocery carts), and remember you don’t have to save yourself solo.Like What You Heard? Here’s What to Do Next:- DM the hosts: if you’re in your own binge-watching spiral or want to vent about self-help clichés – seriously, they want to hear about it!- Subscribe so you never miss a new deep-dive into the personal growth rabbit hole. - Share this episode with that friend who needs a reminder: asking for help isn’t a weakness. It’s human.Dive in deeper with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re unpacking one of the most iconic motivational quotes of the internet era:“She believed she could, so she did.”You’ve seen it on mugs. T-shirts. Instagram graphics in millennial pink fonts. Possibly painted in cursive on a dentist office wall.Confidence and self-belief do matter. Sure thing.But does success really come down to belief alone?Or does this quote quietly oversimplify the messy reality of effort, support, timing, systems, privilege, capacity, and circumstance?Dive into The Rabbit Hole with us, and let’s find out…Dive in deeper with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Today we’re unpacking the sneaky difference between healthy & stealthy expectations.Healthy expectations: examined and expressed.Stealthy expectations: unexamined and unexpressed.You know – the ones you’re not even aware of holding…until disappointment smacks you in the face and suddenly you’re spiraling because someone “should’ve known.” (That someone might even include you.)We explore how expectations quietly shape our relationships, communication, and emotional experiences — and why disappointment is often less about being “too needy” and more about the gap between what was hoped for and what was actually communicated.Sometimes we blame ourselves for having expectations…like “how could I be so dumb, let me just lower those so I avoid being crushed by disappointment”.But we all have hopes, needs, desires, and expectations. It’s just part of being human.The invitation is learning to recognize which expectations are conscious, communicated, and grounded in reality…and which ones are lurking behind the bushes, waiting to jump scare you.In this episode, we exploreWhy unspoken expectations often lead to disappointmentThe connection between communication, emotional needs, and relational tensionHow “I shouldn’t have expectations” isn’t the solution you think it isHow stealthy expectations show up in friendships, parenting, romantic relationships, and online spacesListen if you’ve everFelt disappointed but couldn’t fully explain whyExpected someone to “just know” what you neededTried to be “low maintenance” while secretly hoping people would show up differentlyWondered whether your expectations were healthy or unrealisticWanted to get rid of your high expectations because you’re so tired of being inevitably disappointedDive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

"Rejection is redirection" — you've seen it on the quote cards. But does it actually help, or does it just short-circuit the processing you need to do?In this episode, Jacqui and Megan give the phrase a proper rabbit hole treatment. They unpack the difference between using a saying as a genuine reframe versus reaching for it as a bypass, and why that distinction really matters, especially when someone else is applying it to you. They explore what rejection actually holds: real information about energy, fit, and capacity... but also sometimes nothing at all, and that's okay too. They also get into:Why rejection lights up the same part of the brain as physical painThe three pillars of self-compassion and why common humanity matters most hereRejection sensitivity in neurodivergenceWhat the "rejection as information" framework actually looks like in practice

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most widely shared (and hotly debated) phrases in self-help and manifestation culture:“What’s meant for you won’t miss you.”Megan wasn’t even super familiar with the quote, so maybe it’s not as widely shared and hotly debated as Jacqui thought…lol.This quote is often used as a platitude — especially around missed opportunities, relationships that didn’t work out, or paths not taken.We’re here to ask if it’s even really true.Or does this belief quietly encourage passivity, detachment, and a kind of spiritual bypassing of real-life choices and consequences?Hop on into this rabbit hole with us, and let’s find out…In this episode, we exploreWhat people really mean when they say “what’s meant for you won’t miss you”Why this phrase can feel deeply comforting (especially during disappointment)How it shows up in manifestation, dating, and life decisionsThe tension between fate vs. personal responsibilityWhether opportunities can actually be missedThe role of timing, action, and awareness in shaping your lifeHow this belief can sometimes reduce complexity into a neat (but misleading) soundbiteDive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You’ve probably heard it like this:Set the intention. Trust the universe. Don’t worry about the details.Aka: “release the how”.Sounds peaceful. Surrender-y. Maybe even a little magical.But where’s the line between trust and total detachment from reality?In This Episode, We ExploreWhat people mean when they say “release the how”How this phrase shows up in manifestation, mindset, and online business cultureThe difference between trust, surrender, and avoidanceWhen “releasing the how” can be supportive—and when it becomes ungroundedThe role of action, strategy, and decision-making in creating resultsWhy uncertainty is uncomfortable (and what your nervous system has to say about it)A more integrated way to hold both vision and realityListen If You’ve EverBeen told to “just trust” without a clear planFelt confused by manifestation advice around letting go of the howWondered how much is your responsibility vs. “the universe’s job”Tried to surrender… and ended up feeling stuck insteadWanted a more grounded approach to goals, manifestation, and actionIn true Rabbit Hole fashion, we’re unpacking the nuance—so you can hold your vision AND stay connected to reality, agency, and your next step.Dive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Welcome to a Mini Rabbit Holes episode — where there’s no deep dive (well… less of one), and a lot more real-time reactions.We’re peppering each other with popular self-help quotes, mindset mantras, and personal development clichés… and sharing our unfiltered, first reactions.Some make us laugh.Some make us pause.And some get an immediate absolutely not.These quotes are often designed to inspire, but they can also oversimplify, confuse, or completely miss the nuance of real human experience.In This Episode, We ExploreOur real-time reactions to popular self-help quotesWhy certain mindset phrases feel motivating — and others feel like an instant “ick”The nuance that often gets lost in bite-sized personal development adviceHow different quotes land depending on your context, capacity, and lived experienceThe gap between inspiration and actual integrationListen If You’ve EverRead a self-help quote and thought… wait, what?Felt inspired one minute — and low-key judged the nextLoved some personal development advice and hated other parts of itWondered why certain phrases just don’t land (even if they “should”)Wanted a more honest, human take on mindset cultureDive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Like many personal development soundbites, “we all have the same 24 hours in the day” contains a sliver of truth.But it leaves out something big: Not all hours are created equal.In true Rabbit Hole fashion, we’re digging into the nuance — so you can stop measuring yourself against impossible (and fake!) standards and start working with your actual life.In This Episode, We ExploreWhat people really mean when they say “we all have the same 24 hours”Why this phrase is so common in productivity and success cultureThe impact of energy, capacity, and nervous system regulation on how we use our timeHow factors like caregiving, health, socioeconomic status, and mental load affect your dayWhy time management advice often overlooks context and constraintThe difference between time, energy, and bandwidthA more compassionate and realistic way to think about productivity and goalsListen If You’ve EverFelt behind, even though you’re doing your bestCompared your productivity to someone with completely different circumstancesBeen told to “just manage your time better”Felt frustrated by hustle culture and unrealistic expectationsWanted a more honest conversation about time, capacity, and real lifeDive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

“Fake it til you make it” is often framed as the key to confidence, success, and becoming the version of yourself you want to be.In this episode, we’re asking:What does it actually mean to “fake it”?What are the consequences to faking it?And is really the good advice it seems?Megan also works her Google-magic and comes up with some context that illuminates the original intent behind this quote, winning Jacqui over from her initial “I don’t like it” reaction.Listen If You’ve EverFelt like you had to perform confidence you didn’t actually feelExperienced imposter syndrome in business or lifeFelt worried people will find out you’re a fraudWanted to grow…without pretending to be someone you’re notTED Talk Megan referenced: Amy Cuddy “Fake it til you make it”Dive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

“Comparison is the thief of joy” is one of the most repeated phrases in personal development. The message is clear: stop comparing yourself to other people and you’ll be happier.But we’ve gotta ask: is comparison always a bad thing?In this episode, we explore the psychology behind comparison, self-worth, and happiness, and why the advice to “just stop comparing” might oversimplify how humans actually work.In this episode, we exploreThe origin of the quote “comparison is the thief of joy”Why humans naturally compare themselves to othersThe role of social comparison in psychology and personal growthHow social media amplifies comparison cultureWhen comparison becomes harmful – and when it can actually be usefulWhy simply telling yourself to “stop comparing” rarely worksA more nuanced way to think about comparison, motivation, and self-worthListen if you’ve everFelt worse about your life after scrolling social mediaCompared your career, relationships, or success to other peopleTried to “stop comparing yourself” but found it impossibleDive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re unpacking one of the most repeated clichés about wealth and wellbeing:“Money can’t buy happiness.”It’s a phrase we hear everywhere – from childhood lessons to self-help memes to financial advice. But like many personal development quotes, it oversimplifies something far more complex.So…is it actually true?In this episode, we explore the psychology of money and happiness, the research behind income and wellbeing, and the ways this phrase can both illuminate and obscure the reality of financial stress.Because while money may not be a direct shortcut to lasting happiness…It absolutely affects your quality of life.Dive deeper into The Rabbit Hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We’re diving into a question that shows up everywhere in personal development and spiritual spaces:Can you ACTUALLY manifest money?From vision boards and abundance affirmations to “quantum wealth” coaching programs, the idea that you can attract money with your mindset or energy has taken on a life of its own.But how much of it is real…and how much of it is manipulative marketing?In this episode, we unpack the nuance behind manifestation culture, explore what the research actually says about mindset and behavior, and talk about the external realities that get conveniently left out of the conversation.Because while your beliefs absolutely influence your choices and opportunities…They are not the only factor shaping your financial reality.Listen If You’ve Ever:Been told you can manifest money with your thoughtsMade a vision board and waited for the universe to deliverFelt inspired by manifestation advice…but also a little skepticalWondered why mindset alone didn’t change your financial realityManifestation advice often comes packaged as a motivational soundbite.But like many things in personal development…The truth is a little more complicated.So in true Rabbit Hole fashion, we’re digging deeper.Dive in deeper with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Not all sales calls are created equal. Some feel collaborative, empowering, and clear.Others feel pressurized. Scripted. Mayyyyybe even slightly cult-adjacent.In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re diving into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) manipulation tactics that can show up in high-ticket coaching sales calls — especially in the online business and personal development world.If you’ve ever left a discovery call feeling confused, rushed, guilty, or weirdly inadequate…this episode is for you.What we cover in this episode:Common sales call red flags in coaching and online businessHigh-pressure closing tactics disguised as “belief work”The difference between empowered decision-making and urgency manipulationHow fear, shame, and scarcity are sometimes used to drive enrollmentWhy “if you don’t invest, you don’t believe in yourself” is a red flagThe psychological dynamics behind high-ticket salesHow to trust your nervous system during a discovery callWe also talk about how the language of mindset and personal growth can sometimes be weaponized — intentionally or not — to override someone’s internal “no.”Remember: a good sales conversation should feel clarifying.NOT coercive.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We’re diving into the rabbit hole of The Drama Triangle! This psychological model explains the three roles we unconsciously cycle through in conflict and relationship dynamics:The VictimThe RescuerThe PersecutorOnce you see it, you can’t unsee it.In this episode, we explore:What The Drama Triangle actually is (and where it came from)How the Victim–Rescuer–Persecutor cycle worksWhy “being the helper” isn’t always as noble as it feelsHow self-help and online business culture can reinforce drama rolesThe difference between accountability and blameHow to step out of reactive patterns and into emotional responsibilityWhen you recognize the pattern, you can make different choices about the role(s) you want to play.PSA: this episode just might make you see your group chat in a whole new light.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode, we’re joined by Molly Donlan to explore her new book, Mundane Magic, and what it really means to bring ritual, nervous system regulation, and grounded spirituality into everyday life.Not the aesthetic, elaborate, crystal-covered kind (unless that’s your thing).The kind that lives in your morning coffee....Your nervous system....Your trip to the post office....Even picking up dog poop.We unpack the myth that spirituality or witchcraft has to be time-consuming or perfect to “count.” Molly shares how small, everyday rituals can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and make life feel more meaningful without adding another thing to your to-do list.We also explore:Why “New Year, New Me” energy often backfiresHow aligning with seasonal rhythms creates sustainable changeThe science behind ritual and nervous system regulationThe history of the word “witch” and why it still triggers something in the bodyWhat reclaiming power actually looks like in small, everyday waysThis conversation moves between magic and neuroscience, history and habit, personal agency and collective responsibility.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us.Grab Molly’s book: Mundane Magic here: https://mollydonlan.com/mundane-magicTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experiencePull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acree Megan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode, we unpack the wildly popular personal development phrase:“Your vibe attracts your tribe.”It sounds empowering. Magnetic. Very “The Secret”, circa 2006.But what happens when your need for belonging is reduced to your “energy”? What does “your vibe attracts your tribe” actually mean — especially in a world shaped by privilege, access, and systems you didn’t choose?We explore how this cliché shows up in self-help spaces, online business, and spiritual communities — and why it can quietly reinforce exclusion, shame, and hyper-individualism.This episode dives into the subtle ways high-vibe culture can oversimplify human connection.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You’ve probably taken the quiz. Maybe you know your partner’s top two. The 5 Love Languages have become a relationship staple in self-help and pop psychology—but in this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we ask:What do they get right, and what’s missing?We explore the nuance behind the Love Languages framework, where it can become rigid, and how it often gets used to assign blame rather than build connection. From religious background to cultural context, we dig into the layers most Instagram infographics don’t.This isn’t about tossing the whole thing out — but after listening you might just want to.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re unpacking the cringey (and wildly overused) phrase: “Happy wife, happy life.”On the surface, it might sound like lighthearted relationship advice. You can almost hear the car salesman chuckle as he pokes your husband in the ribs, saying “Happy wife, happy life, right pal?”Which is exactly the point. This cliché could be taken straight out of a 1990s sitcom. It’s steeped in gender stereotypes, heteronormativity, and the idea that women are emotional landmines best tiptoed around if you want peace.We’ve got thoughts. We’ve got side-eyes. And we’ve got sidequests galore. Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we unpack the self-help cliché that says: “You’re either growing or you’re dying.”This phrase is all over motivational content, coaching culture, and even business strategy—but is it actually helpful? Or does it just feed the anxiety of never doing enough?We explore how this black-and-white belief oversimplifies the human experience, ignores natural cycles of rest and integration, and pressures us into constant self-optimization. Because sometimes? You’re not growing. And that doesn’t mean you’re dying.This is a must-listen if you’re interested in nervous system regulation, personal growth without the grind, and reclaiming your right to pause without guilt.Listen if you’ve ever:Felt like you should always be improvingJudged yourself for not being in a “growth season”Burned out from chasing self-optimizationNeeded permission to be still, integrate, and just be humanDive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We dive into the very real pressure behind passion culture: how it creates confusion, shame, and burnout when your life doesn’t align with a single, shiny, all-consuming capital-P purpose. We talk about how this idea has been weaponized in both the self-help world and the online business space, and how it often leads to stress, not satisfaction.Listen if you’ve ever:Felt guilty for not being lit up by your workWondered if you’re “wasting your potential”Tried to monetize something you love and ended up resenting itNeeded a break from the pressure to always be “on purpose”Books referenced:Unfollow Your Passion by Terri TrespicioTiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le CunffDive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode, we dive into the weird pressure that comes with the new year — how “fresh start energy” can feel simultaneously exciting and overwhelming, and why “new year, new me” messaging misses the mark entirely.We explore how this season affects your nervous system, how to know what you actually want (versus what you think you should want), and why rest, reflection, and softness deserve just as much space as chasing big goals.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experiencePull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

If you’ve ever said:“I know what to do, I just can’t seem to DO it…”“I feel like I’m meant for more, but I keep getting in my own way…”“I want to grow, but I’m exhausted from trying so hard…”…this episode turns the old advice to “get out of your comfort zone” upside down. Megan and Jacqui share:Why staying “stuck” is often a sign of survival, not self-sabotageHow to recognize the sneaky ways your comfort zone disguises itself as logic, safety, or “good enough”The difference between pushing past fear vs. partnering with your nervous system for sustainable growthA practical mindset shift to move forward with more ease, not more effortInstead of trying harder, what if you tried softer?Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experiencePull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We go right off the rails in this first episode of the Mini Rabbit Holes series. Listen to find outWhich fictional characters represent our nervous systemsMegan’s unpopular opinion about toilet paperJacqui’s spicy take on the 5 Love LanguagesThese mini rabbit holes are full of twists and turns, thoughtful reflection, and a whole lotta laughter. Strap in. It’s gonna get weird.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Abundance gets a lot of airtime in personal development and spiritual spaces.But what does it even mean?In this episode, we peel back the buzzword and look at what abundance really is — and what it’s not. Because if abundance is always about thinking bigger, dreaming more, and manifesting everything...it starts to look like just another hustle in disguise.We explore how the nervous system plays a major role in your ability to feel abundant, why lack is more than just a “mindset,” and how redefining abundance on your own terms is a power move.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it.But when you're the one in the thick of loss, grief, or confusion, the phrase “everything happens for a reason” can feel hurtful. Or at the very least, deeply unhelpful.In this episode, we’re breaking down the discomfort behind this classic spiritual bypass. We explore the psychological urge to “make meaning” out of hard things, and why real compassion requires something deeper than a catchphrase.Mentioned by Jacqui:Kate Bowler, Everything Happens For a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve LovedMC McDonald, The Joy Reset: Six Ways Trauma Steals Happiness and How to Win It BackDive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

In this episode, we pull apart the icky advice that tells you to “trade your expectations for appreciation” (also sounds like: “just be grateful” and “let go of expectations”) — and how that can leave you feeling silenced, resentful, or stuck pretending everything’s fine when it’s not.Dive deeper into a rabbit hole with us!Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

This one’s for the overachievers, the spiritually exhausted, and anyone who’s been told “you’re limitless” while very much feeling their limits.In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re side-eyeing the self help slogan that insists you can do anything, be anything, and achieve everything…as long as you “get out of your own way.”Listen if you’ve ever:Felt pressure to be more — even when you’re exhaustedBurned out chasing your “limitless potential”Judged yourself for hitting a wallWanted permission to grow within your (yes – limited!) capacityResources:Book -- Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman mentioned by JacquiArticle -- Working a 9-5 Isn't a Dirty Path by MeganTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Back in 2016, Megan posted this quote on Instagram: “Indecision is the worst place to be.”In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with baby life coach Megan to unpack why she believed that then—and how Today Megan sees things differently.We dip a toe into perfectionism, Tony Robbins makes a guest appearance (in memory only), and rush-to-clarity culture gets the side-eye.Listen if you’ve ever:Felt pressure to “just pick already”Thought indecision made you weak or flakyRushed into choices just to escape the discomfort of waitingNeeded permission to not know—yetMentioned by Jacqui: 30 Soup & Stew RecipesTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You’ve heard it before: "How you do one thing is how you do everything.”Is it really though? In this episode, we're giving it the side-eye. Big time.Because while that phrase might sound ok on the surface, it’s often weaponized as a shortcut to shame, oversimplification, or snap judgments about people (including ourselves).In true Rabbit Hole fashion, we dig into what’s really going on beneath your habits, reactions, and patterns — and how context, capacity, and self-compassion factor in.Listen if you’ve ever:Felt called out by this quote and didn’t know whyJudged yourself for not “doing it all” perfectlyWondered why you show up differently in different parts of your lifeWanted to understand your patterns without spiraling into shameMentioned by Megan: Anxious? Try Watching a Scary Movie.Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartWe’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

We’re diving into another rabbit hole where a self-help soundbite oversimplifies something way more complex (and leaves you with a distinct feeling of “ew”).In this episode, we go beneath the manifesting memes, mindset mantras, and vision board vibes to explore what’s actually shaping your reality.Listen if you’ve ever:Felt gaslit by mindset cultureWondered why affirmations don’t seem to workWanted to manifest big things – but felt blockedBeen told your “low vibe energy” is the problem 🙄Do your thoughts really create your reality?Dive into the rabbit hole with us, and let’s find out…Mentioned by Jacqui: Big Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West DuffyPull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience We’d love to hear from you!Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You’ve seen the pyramid.Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has been everywhere — from therapist memes to self-help books to business coaching slideshows.But what if we told you…→ It was never actually meant to be a hierarchy→ And a 6th core need was completely left out of the pyramid?In this episode, we’re pulling apart the layers of Maslow’s original theory, what’s been oversimplified (or flat-out ignored), and how those distortions show up in the coaching, healing, and business worlds today.Because the truth is: growth isn’t linear, safety isn’t a prerequisite for purpose, and your needs aren’t a staircase you have to climb in perfect order.Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Let us know your thoughts:Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You know that moment when you're about to do something big — and suddenly your entire body is like, “absolutely not”? Yeah. That.In this episode of The Rabbit Hole, we’re talking about the very real fear that comes up when you’re stepping into something new — and what it actually means to “feel the fear and do it anyway” (without bypassing your probably very valid panic spiral).We chat about how fear can actually signal alignment, and why doing the brave thing doesn't always mean feeling ready. Plus: the Instagram quote that can go straight to hell... and the inner child moment that caught us both off guard.Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartTry a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Let us know your thoughts:Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

Human Design is powerful — but like anything rooted in self-discovery, it can cross the line from tool to identity real quick.In this episode, we (mostly Megan 👀) are breaking down the misconceptions and myths about Human Design that can do more harm than good — especially when they’re used to keep people stuck, small, or overly identified with their “type”.We talk about the red flags to watch out for, why some Human Design content feels more like a diagnosis than a tool, and how you can use your chart as a compass instead of a cage. Jacqui asks the spicy questions. Megan brings the nuanced fire. It’s a whole vibe.Whether you're deep in your HD era or HD-curious with a little side-eye... this one's for you.Pull your Human Design Chart with Megan: https://meganjohnstoncoaching.com/get-hd-chartLet us know your thoughts:Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching

You’ve probably seen someone tapping their face on TikTok and thought, “that looks…weird.” Or maybe you’ve tried EFT tapping, but are wondering if there’s any real science behind it (spoiler: there sure is).In this episode, Jacqui breaks down what EFT tapping actually is, how it works with your nervous system (not against it), and why it’s not about manifesting your dream life by skipping over your feelings. We talk about the science, the spiritual side, and how to use tapping without turning it into another self-help performance.Try a free 10 minute EFT tapping session with Jacqui: https://jacquiacree.com/experience Learn more about Jacqui & EFT: https://jacquiacree.comLet us know your thoughts:Jacqui’s instagram: @jacqui.acreeMegan’s instagram: @meganjohnstoncoaching 

Welcome to The Rabbit Hole — where personal growth is re-examined.Hosted by Life Coach & Human Design Guide Megan Johnston and EFT practitioner Jacqui Acree, this podcast dives beneath the surface of self help clichés to explore what it actually takes to grow, heal, and be human in a messy world. Together, we unpack the half truths, oversimplified advice, and spiritual bypassing that often leave people feeling more stuck than supported.From nuance-packed conversations to personal reflections, we explore the complexity of being a human on a healing journey — without pretending we have it all figured out.✨ Expect laughter, “wait… same!” moments, loving side-eyes, and conversations that invite you back to your own truth.Whether you're deep in the work or just beginning, you're not alone. Let’s go down the rabbit hole… together.