Becoming is Messy

What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already within you?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Debra Martin—energy healer, intuitive practitioner, and teacher—to explore what it really means to trust your inner voice.Together, they unpack the connection between emotional, physical, and energetic well-being, and how learning to listen inward can shift the way we navigate uncertainty, fear, and healing.Debra shares her own deeply personal journey through loss, illness, near-death experiences, and transformation—and how each chapter strengthened her ability to trust, surrender, and align with something greater.In this conversation, they explore:How to recognize when you’re out of alignmentThe difference between anxiety and inner knowingWhy fear disconnects us from our truth—and how to move through itSimple, grounded ways to reconnect with yourselfThe power of surrender, trust, and letting love leadThis episode is both deeply intuitive and incredibly practical—an invitation to slow down, listen, and begin rebuilding trust with yourself.Because your inner voice isn’t something you have to find.It’s something you begin to hear when you finally pause.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Debra Martin:https://debramartinhealer.com/ Debra hosts a free monthly Zoom gathering called "Army for Love" A safe space for people to share what they’re going throughIncludes a collective healing session at the end💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #LetYourInnerVoiceLead #ImperfectLEVELUP #ConversationalAlchemy #InnerKnowing #EnergyHealing #SelfTrust #EmotionalAwareness #MindBodyConnection #MessyMiddle #HealingJourney #UnscriptedGrowth

What if your relationship with money isn’t actually yours?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Mark Willis—a Certified Financial Planner™, three-time #1 bestselling author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services—to explore the powerful connection between money, freedom, and the stories we’ve inherited over time.After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and witnessing the financial fallout of the 2008 crisis, Mark began questioning the conventional advice so many of us were taught to follow. That curiosity led him to a different approach—one centered on control, clarity, and long-term financial freedom.Together, they unpack:How our earliest experiences shape the way we think about moneyThe question that can shift everything: “Who taught you that?”Why many financial beliefs go unexamined for a lifetimeThe relationship between money, time, and personal freedomThe difference between saving money and designing it to work for youHow to begin thinking differently about your financial futureThis conversation is an invitation to step back and examine the narratives you’ve been living by.Because when you understand the story… you can decide whether to keep it.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Mark Willis:https://lakegrowth.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #LetYourInnerVoiceLead #ImperfectLEVELUP #ConversationalAlchemy #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #HumanBehavior #PersonalTransformation #MindBodyConnection #MessyMiddle #WealthWisdom #UnscriptedGrowth

You’ve done the work.The therapy. The journaling. The healing. The breakthroughs.So why doesn’t your life fully reflect it yet?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Nicole Frolick—an advanced mystic, transformational healer, and intuitive coach known for her work in collapsing time around transformation and helping clients move from insight into real, embodied results.Through her frameworks like the Healing Exit Strategy and the Velocity Point Method, Nicole blends deep intuitive work with grounded strategy to help people shift not just how they think—but how they live.Together, they explore the moment so many people quietly find themselves in—the space between awareness and embodiment.The space where you’re no longer who you used to be… but you’re not fully living your next level yet.In this conversation, they unpack what it actually takes for inner work to land in real life:Why awareness alone isn’t enoughThe shift from doing the work to becoming the personHow identity—not effort—creates lasting changeWhy expansion often feels like everything is falling apartThe difference between calling something in and being able to hold itThis episode is an invitation to trust the in-between.Because that space?It’s not stuck. It’s where everything is recalibrating.And when it finally lands…nothing feels the same.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Nicole Frolick:https://nicolefrolick.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ExamineYourChildhood #ImperfectLEVELUP #ConversationalAlchemy #EmbodiedTransformation #IdentityShift #ExpansionSeason #QuantumLeap #MindBodyConnection #MessyMiddle #HealingJourney #UnscriptedGrowth

What if one simple question could completely change the way you handle conflict?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Elena Sophia Ruiz—human behavior expert, negotiator, and founder of multiple successful HR and leadership organizations—to explore how curiosity can transform the way we communicate, lead, and relate.At the center of this conversation is a deceptively simple question:“What makes you say that?”Instead of reacting, defending, or escalating, this question creates space—for understanding, clarity, and connection.Together, Meghann and Elena unpack:Why most conflict isn’t about the moment—it’s about the pattern beneath itHow curiosity interrupts emotional reactivityThe danger of labels and the power of focusing on factsHow early conditioning shapes the way we communicate as adultsWhat it really means to respond instead of reactThis episode is an invitation to pause, get curious, and start seeing your interactions—and yourself—through a completely different lens.Because when you shift from reaction to curiosity, everything changes.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Elena Sophia Ruiz:https://www.intimateconversationswithmen.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ExamineYourChildhood #ImperfectLEVELUP #ConversationalAlchemy #CuriosityOverReaction #HumanBehavior #ConsciousCommunication #EmotionalAwareness #PatternRecognition #MindBodyConnection #MessyMiddle #UnscriptedGrowth

What if the transformation you’ve been searching for doesn’t require more effort, more fixing, or more explaining—but more listening?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with master hypnotherapist and teacher Steve Roehm for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about intuition, subconscious change, and the quiet power of presence. Together, they explore how many of our limits are shaped by unconscious beliefs formed long ago—and how real change can happen quickly when we learn to work with the mind instead of against it.Steve challenges common misconceptions about hypnosis, therapy, and personal growth, revealing how language, perception, and moment-to-moment awareness shape our reality. This conversation invites listeners to step out of rigid scripts, reconnect with their inner voice, and rediscover the freedom that comes from trusting themselves again.This episode is a powerful reminder that becoming isn’t about force—it’s about alignment, curiosity, and letting your inner wisdom lead.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to embrace the messiness of personal growth and transformation instead of resisting it.Ways to access wisdom and clarity beneath the daily noise and distractions of life.The importance of presence and intuition as guiding forces during moments of change.Why lasting transformation doesn’t require dramatic theatrics, but honest, unscripted curiosity and openness.How listening to your inner voice can lead you toward the shifts and growth you’re truly seeking.The role of hypnotherapy as a gentle tool for navigating internal chaos and fostering self-trust.Encouragement to view life’s winding journey as a source of strength, wisdom, and ongoing self-discovery.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Steve Roehm:https://nashvillehypnosis.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #LetYourInnerVoiceLead #ImperfectLEVELUP #ConversationalAlchemy #SubconsciousChange #IntuitiveHealing #PersonalTransformation #TrustYourIntuition #MindBodyConnection #MessyMiddle #HealingJourney #UnscriptedGrowth

Many of us live with sugar cravings, anxiety, chronic pain, poor sleep, or low mood — and quietly assume this is just who we are.In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Dr. Regina Gysel, a physician and global expert in brain biochemistry, to unpack a radically compassionate reframe: what if cravings, anxiety, and even pain aren’t character flaws or personality traits — but biochemical signals asking for support?Together, they explore how neurotransmitter imbalances shape sugar cravings, emotional regulation, anxiety, sleep, and pain perception. Dr. Regina explains how targeted amino acid therapy can help restore balance in the brain, reduce cravings without willpower, and calm the nervous system in ways many people have never experienced before.This conversation is especially powerful for anyone who has ever wondered: Is this my personality, my trauma response, or my brain chemistry?If you’re ready to lean into your unique healing needs, this episode will open a door you may not have known existed.In this episode, you’ll discover:Sugar cravings are often driven by low serotonin and dopamine, not a lack of discipline or willpower.Anxiety, poor sleep, irritability, and cravings frequently travel together because they share common biochemical roots.Pain perception is deeply influenced by neurotransmitters like serotonin, GABA, and endorphins — restoring balance can reduce both physical and emotional pain.Many people confuse biochemical depletion with personality traits (“I’m just anxious” or “I’ve always been like this”).Amino acid therapy offers a personalized, symptom-based approach to supporting brain chemistry.Chronic stress, trauma, and long-term pain can significantly deplete neurotransmitters over time.Protein intake matters more than most people realize, especially for women.Healing doesn’t have to rely on force, restriction, or shame — support often works better than willpower.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Dr. Regina Gysel:https://www.stopsugarcravings.ch/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ImperfectLevelUp #LeanIntoHealing #BrainBiochemistry #SugarCravings #AnxietyHealing #PainPerception #Neurotransmitters #PersonalizedMedicine #HolisticHealth #WomenAndWellness #HealingWithoutShame #MessyMiddle #NervousSystemSupport

What if calm isn’t something you earn after fixing everything — but something you access by shifting how you relate to yourself and the universe?In this episode of Becoming is Messy™, Meghann sits down with Christy Whitman, two-time New York Times bestselling author and transformational leader, for a grounded and expansive conversation about energy, alignment, and trusting the unseen support around us.Anchored in the Imperfect LEVEL UP™ letter E2 — Embrace the Magic of the Universe, this episode explores how chaos, trauma, and survival patterns shape our nervous system — and how subtle shifts in awareness, language, and self-compassion can guide us back to calm and flow.Christy shares powerful stories from her own life, including loss, intuition, healing, and resilience, while offering practical tools to release fear, move out of people-pleasing, and partner with the universe instead of fighting it. Together, Meghann and Christy unpack why so many of us are afraid to feel good, how neutrality can feel uncomfortable before it feels peaceful, and how noticing “the winks” can become a gateway back to alignment.This episode is an invitation to soften, breathe, and remember: even in the messiest seasons, you are supported — often in ways you can’t see yet.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why calm doesn’t come from control — it comes from alignmentHow chaos and survival patterns live in the nervous systemThe surprising reason many people are afraid to feel happy or peacefulWhy neutrality can feel boring before it feels safeThe energetic cost of people-pleasing and over-rescuingHow watching your words instantly shifts your energy and frequency🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Christy Whitman:http://www.watchyourwords.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ImperfectLEVELUP #EmbraceMagic #Messies #FromChaosToCalm #EnergyAlignment #FlowState#UniversalLaws #Manifestation

There comes a moment in every becoming when logic alone stops being enough.You’ve done the work you can see. You’ve named what you can name. And suddenly, life begins nudging you toward something bigger.In this episode of Becoming Is Messy, Meghann welcomes Valeria Maritza — Quantum Energy Healer, intuitive artist, bestselling author, and host of Healing Through You — for a deeply human conversation about intuition, healing, trust, and the quiet magic of the universe.Anchored in E² of the Imperfect LEVEL UP framework: Embrace the Magic of the Universe, this conversation explores what it looks like to notice the signs, follow the whispers, and trust your inner knowing even when it doesn’t make logical sense yet.Valeria shares her messy, transformative journey through loss, spiritual awakening, creativity, and the courageous leap from a long teaching career into soul-aligned work. Together, Meghann and Valeria unpack how universal guidance shows up differently for each of us — through art, books, music, synchronicities, energy, and lived experience.This episode is for anyone who’s felt the nudge… and is learning how to listen.In this episode, you’ll discover:What it truly means to embrace the magic of the universe without bypassing real lifeHow intuition often starts as a whisper before it becomes clarityWhy signs and synchronicities look different for everyone — and why that mattersThe connection between alignment, energy, and feeling lighter in your bodyWhy following your soul’s path often brings energy instead of exhaustionHow to trust yourself before the results show up Simple ways to notice universal guidance without overanalyzing itWhy creativity, curiosity, and healing are powerful doorways to intuition🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Valeria Maritza:https://www.healingthroughyou.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ImperfectLEVELUP #EmbraceTheMagic #QuantumHealing #IntuitiveLiving #CreativeHealing #MindBodySpirit #PodcastConversations #WomenWhoHeal #SpiritualAwakening #SoulAligned

The smallest acts of connection carry immense power. In this episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with author and speaker Amy Weinland Daughters for a deeply human conversation about estrangement, reconciliation, and the transformative impact of reaching out—especially when silence feels safer.Through stories of handwritten letters, revisiting childhood with compassion, and trusting the quiet nudges of our inner voice, this episode reminds us that healing doesn’t always come from grand gestures or perfect words. Sometimes, it comes from a few honest sentences, a mailed envelope, or the simple decision to see another person as fully human.Rooted in the P — Pass It On pillar of Meghann's Imperfect LEVEL UP™ framework, this conversation highlights how connection builds community, how community restores hope, and how the smallest acts of care can ripple further than we ever imagine.Because becoming yourself doesn’t always mean moving forward. Sometimes, it means reaching back—and reaching out.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why human-to-human connection matters more than ever in a divided, fast-paced worldHow small acts—like a short handwritten note—can have a lasting emotional impactThe difference between reconciliation, repair, and honoring boundaries with integrityHow revisiting childhood as an observer can soften blame and expand compassionWhy passing it on isn’t about fixing others—it’s about freeing yourselfHow trusting your inner voice, even when the idea feels “ridiculous,” can change your lifeThe power of community built through presence, not performance🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Amy Weinland Daughters:www.amydaughters.com (Amy has space on her website to send her a personal note)💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #PassItOn#HumanConnection #CommunityMatters #TheLittleThings #HandwrittenHealing #InnerVoice #CourageOverComfort #MessyMagic #ConnectionOverPerfection #LEVELUPFrameworkHide

Meghann sits down with healer, astrologer, artist, and author Jessica Shepherd for a conversation that invites you back to the truest, clearest version of yourself.Jessica has spent decades helping people reconnect to their own inner wisdom — not through prediction or external answers, but through embodiment, sensitivity, and the quiet clarity of intuition. Today, she shares how she moved from chronic illness and empathic overwhelm into a life rooted in peace, presence, and deep self-trust.Together, Meghann and Jessica explore what happens when you stop outsourcing your knowing and start becoming your own guide: the one who listens, the one who leads, and the one who already understands what you need.Jessica opens up about leaving a 20-year career, navigating a massive intuitive awakening, and following the inner nudge that eventually led her and her husband to a new life in Hawaii. She talks about sensitivity as a gift, the body as a compass, and the freedom that comes when you finally trust yourself.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to reconnect with the part of you that already knowsWhy sensitivity is often the doorway to purposeJessica’s journey from burnout to embodied clarityThe difference between intuition and mental noiseA simple daily practice to feel grounded, centered, and present🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Jessica Shepherd: Moonkissd — writings, offerings, and intuitive guidance: https://www.moonkissd.com Butterflies & Coffee — art, poetry, and creative inspiration: https://www.butterfliesandcoffee.com Soft Human Words — Jessica’s Substack newsletter & podcast: https://jessicashepherd.substack.com 💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingTheGuide #BecomingIsMessy #JessicaShepherd #IntuitiveLiving #InnerKnowing #EmbodiedWisdom #SelfTrust #AstrologyHealing #EnergySensitivity #SoulAlignment #Moonkissd #ButterfliesAndCoffee #HealingJourney #LEVELUP #FeminineWisdom #BecomingPodcast #MessyMiddle #SpiritualAwakening

Sometimes life brings people back around just when we’re ready to understand each other in a new way.In this conversation, Meghann reconnects with her high school friend Rachel Sessions, now a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, to talk about the unseen stories so many of us carried growing up—and how those experiences quietly shaped who we became.Rachel shares her journey from teacher to counselor, the impact of her own trauma, and the lessons she’s learned working with young adults finding their footing. Together, they explore what it means to give ourselves grace, to stop pretending we’re fine, and to finally speak the truths we once kept silent.It’s an honest, full-circle conversation about growing up, healing, and realizing that we were never as alone as we thought we were.Key Highlights:Reconnecting years later and realizing how much we shared beneath the surfaceWhat happens when we finally say out loud what we went throughHow our early experiences shape the kind of adults—and parents—we becomeThe power of grace, humor, and perspective in healingWhy acknowledging the past helps us move forward with more compassion🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Rachel Sessions @ [email protected] 💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #WeWereAllCarryingSomething #HealingTogether #FullCircleStories #GrowthAndGrace #AuthenticConversations #TraumaAndHealing #MessyMiddle #RealTalk #Resilience

In this conversation, Meghann sits down with Jess Parvin, a Madison-based holistic business coach, Soul Purpose guide, and branding expert who helps women design purpose-aligned businesses that actually feel like them.Together, they explore how entrepreneurship becomes a portal for spiritual growth — and what it really looks like to trust your design, your intuition, and your messy process.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Jess evolved from freelance designer to soulpreneurWhat it means to “Let Your Inner Voice Lead” in business and lifeHow Human Design can clarify your purpose and work styleThe bridge between passion, purpose, and profitWhy alignment begins with experimentation — not perfectionDaily practices to stay grounded while growing your businessWhy your work is your medicine — and how to embody that truth“Alignment isn’t found in someone else’s strategy — it’s in the courage to be yourself, fully.”🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Jess Parvin @ https://jessparvin.com/https://www.instagram.com/holisticbizgrowth/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #PurposeAlignedBusiness #HumanDesign #Soulpreneur #HolisticBusinessGrowth #AlignmentOverHustle #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #JessParvin #LetYourInnerVoiceLead #SpiritualEntrepreneur #AuthenticBranding

Meghann sits down with Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. — a veteran of the Indian Air Force, global leadership educator, and founder of MSR Leadership Consultants — whose extraordinary story reminds us that leadership begins with the heart.He is a teacher of soft leadership, a people-centered approach that blends empathy with excellence — leading from the heart without compromising results. Rooted in what he calls the “11 Cs” of character, compassion, and collaboration, soft leadership emphasizes human connection over hierarchy. It’s about guiding others through respect, trust, and shared purpose, rather than authority or fear. After surviving a brain hemorrhage that left his right hand paralyzed, Professor Rao turned his pain into purpose. His Vision 2030 is to shape one million leaders worldwide - to grow as global citizens to achieve global peace and prosperity in the world.Highlights from the discussion include: How adversity can become the catalyst for purpose and impactWhy the future of leadership depends on compassion and collaborationThe mindset shift from “boss” to “healer”What it really means to lead not from command, but from careThis episode connects to the “P” in Meghann’s Imperfect LEVEL UP framework — Pass It On — the stage where personal growth transforms into service and legacy.Takeaway tip: Start small, but start today. Lead with empathy — mentor a colleague, listen fully to a friend, or soften your self-talk. Service doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful. Every act of care plants a seed.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/professormsrao/📝Professor Rao's Blog https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#Vision2030 #BecomingIsMessy #ImperfectLevelUp #SoftLeadership #HeartLedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactThroughService #Mindfulness #EmpathyInAction #PassItOn #PersonalGrowth #HealingLeadership

If you’ve ever found yourself pretending to be okay when you’re not — or wearing a brave face to hide your pain — this episode will hit home.Ashanti Branch, founder of The Ever Forward Club and creator of the Million Mask Movement, joins Meghann to explore the emotional armor we build to survive — and how taking off the mask begins with understanding where it was first formed.From growing up in Oakland and learning to “suck it up,” to walking away from a successful engineering career to teach, mentor, and build a movement around emotional honesty, Ashanti shares his remarkable journey of transformation. Together, he and Meghann unpack what it means to reconnect with your childhood self, find empathy through pain, and create space for others to be real — especially our youth.This is a conversation about what’s underneath our strength, the hidden stories we carry, and the courage it takes to live unmasked.In This Episode We Cover:The story behind The Ever Forward Club and the Million Mask MovementHow childhood expectations shape our adult masksLiving with chronic pain and learning empathy through itTransforming anger into awareness and purposeWhat every teacher (and adult) should know about young peopleReclaiming health and self-care as acts of courageThe power of community, brotherhood, and being seenThis episode aligns with the Imperfect LEVEL UP - E — Explore Childhood as Observer, a reminder to pause and ask:What mask did I learn to wear, and what was I protecting myself from? Because when we see the story behind our mask, we open the door to rewriting it.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Ashanti Branch @ https://everforwardclub.org/🎭 Make Your Mask (To help young people, adults and community gain a deeper understanding of how much we have in common): www.millionmask.org💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #AshantiBranch #EverForwardClub #MillionMaskMovement #ExploreChildhoodAsObserver #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingInTheMess #AuthenticLeadership #MenWhoFeel #VulnerabilityIsStrength #TakeOffTheMask #ImperfectLEVELUP #MessiesUnite #TraumaHealing #YouthEmpowerment #RealTalkPodcast

What happens when a secret buried for fifty years finally comes to light?In this powerful episode of Becoming is Messy, I sit down with Darlene Lekowski—author, speaker, advocate, and survivor. From childhood trauma to a public lawsuit that forced her truth into the open, Darlene has walked through silence, shame, and survival. Today, she shares how she transformed that pain into resilience and purpose.Her story is raw, courageous, and deeply human. We talk about the strategies she used to survive, the moment she found freedom in telling her truth, and how she is now passing it on to empower others who feel alone in their healing journey.In This Episode We Cover:The hidden cost of carrying trauma in silenceHow Darlene found the courage to finally speak her truthThe impact of sibling sexual assault and why advocacy mattersNavigating PTSD, therapy, and healing modalitiesThe role of friendship, family, and support in breaking freeLessons from the duality of success on the outside while struggling withinWhy “justice” looks different than we expect—and what true freedom meansHow sharing your story, in any form, can light the way for othersDarlene reminds us that no matter how long we’ve carried the weight of our past, it’s never too late to release the burden, reclaim our voice, and move forward whole.This episode ties to the P in the Imperfect LEVEL UP framework: Pass It On. Healing isn’t only about freeing ourselves—it’s also about lighting the path for others. When we share our stories, we transform pain into purpose, and our vulnerability becomes someone else’s permission slip to speak, heal, and grow.DISCLAIMER: This conversation includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. I know how difficult and triggering this topic can be, so please take care of yourself as you listen. If at any point you need to pause, step away, or come back later, honor that.If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, support is available. You can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with trained advocates in your area.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Darlene Lekowski @ https://darlene-lekowski.com/📸 Instagram @darlenelekowskiSign up for Darlene's quarterly newsletter and stay tuned for the April 2026 release of Darlene's memoir, Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice and the Power of Telling the Truth.💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #DarleneLekowski #ShatteringSilence #HealingJourney #PassItOn #ImperfectLEVELUP #ResilienceInTheMess #TraumaHealing #SpeakingYourTruth #EmpowerSurvivors #CourageToHeal #MessiesUnite

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why does life still feel so hard… even when I’ve checked all the boxes?”Career? Check. Relationships? Check. Maybe family, maybe independence—check, check. From the outside, it looks like success. But inside? There’s restlessness. Quiet exhaustion. That little whisper: “Does this ever get easy?”In this solo episode, Meghann gets honest about hitting her own wall — the burnout, the unraveling, the terrifying moment she admitted to Kelly she had nothing left to give. She shares how stepping back reshaped her health, her marriage, and her sense of purpose… and why it didn’t magically erase the mess.Along the way, she introduces five crossroads that every one of us will meet:Identity — Who am I without the titles and roles?Relationships — Who stretches with me, and who strains against me?Purpose — What am I here for, and does it actually matter?Capacity — What happens when I finally admit I can’t do it all?Trust — Can I keep walking without all the answers?If you’re feeling grateful and restless, blessed and burned out — you’re not alone. You’re simply at a crossroads. And that doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re becoming.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessyMiddle #FiveCrossroads #IdentityShift #RelationshipsMatter #FindingPurpose #CapacityCheck #LearningToTrust #RestlessButGrateful #BurnoutRecovery #CrossroadsOfLife #AuthenticBecoming #TransformationJourney #WomenWhoLead #MessiesUnite

Episode 33 is extra special. Not only is 33 Meghann’s lucky number—it's also the first sign that nudged her onto her spiritual path—and it now marks a magical milestone for the show. And the conversation you’re about to hear couldn’t be more fitting.Meghann welcomes Jeff Hittner—executive coach, leadership expert, entrepreneur, and devoted father of two. When Jeff learned he couldn’t become a biological father, he was forced to deconstruct a lifelong belief and reimagine what fatherhood really means. Today, he not only leads global leadership programs and coaches CEOs, but also champions modern fatherhood through his Ambitious Dads Project.Together, they explore:Redefining fatherhood in the face of lossTurning self-limiting beliefs into possibilityWhy asking for help can be a superpowerBalancing ambition and parentingUniversal lessons of authentic leadershipJeff’s story is a powerful reminder that transformation often begins where we thought the story had ended.This episode ties to the V in the Imperfect LEVEL UP framework: Value the Lessons—even the messy ones. Life rewrites our plans, and sometimes the hardest truths become our greatest teachers.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Jeff Hittner @ https://jeffhittner.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #JeffHittner #AmbitiousDads #LEVELUP #ValueTheLessons #ModernFatherhood #AuthenticLeadership #MessyMiddle #TransformationJourney #AskingForHelp #LeadershipWithHeart #ParentingAndPurpose #MessiesUnite

In this episode, Meghann sits down with nutritionist Chelsea Blackbird to explore how healing begins when we learn to listen to our own bodies. Chelsea shares her winding journey—from infertility struggles and digestive issues to discovering the power of real food and faith.Together, they unpack what it means to trust your body’s wisdom, embrace B-minus progress over perfection, and make space for both nourishment and joy (yes, even warm chocolate chip cookies). Chelsea also opens up about raising teenagers, walking through seasons of grief, and finding the courage to step into her calling despite fear and self-doubt.In this episode, we talk about:Why tuning into your body’s cues is the foundation of sustainable health.Letting go of perfection and embracing Chelsea’s “B-minus approach.”How food, faith, and community intersect in real-life wellness.Raising teenagers, planting seeds of health, and trusting they’ll circle back.The role of grief, resilience, and showing up even when life feels overwhelming.Joyful eating: defining your “heck yeah” foods and making peace with indulgence.This conversation ties back to the Imperfect LEVEL UP framework: lean into your unique healing needs. You’ll leave with encouragement to trust your body, follow the gentle whispers of wisdom, and support your wholeness without the pressure of perfection.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Chelsea Blackbird @ https://www.thechristiannutritionist.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #ChelseaBlackbird #TheChristianNutritionist #LEVELUP #TheHealer #ListenToYourBody #FoodAsMedicine #MessyHealing #RealFoodRealLife #WellnessJourney #BMinusApproach #FaithAndHealing #MessiesUnite

What if boldness didn’t require bravery—but clarity? And what if rest was the ultimate leadership strategy?In this powerful and refreshing conversation, Dr. Erin Wilson joins Meghann to unpack how leaders and teams can truly thrive—by embracing relationship intelligence, prioritizing rest, and making bold moves rooted in clarity.Dr. Wilson shares her deeply personal journey from burnout and a stress-induced seizure to becoming the CEO of Design Ideal Consulting, co-founder of the Strategic Rest Summit, and co-author of Strategic Rest in Leadership. Together, Meghann and Dr. Wilson explore the messy middle of leadership, entrepreneurship, and life—and how clarity, rest, and relational awareness can transform not only your results but your relationships.In this episode, we talk about:The surprising truth about boldness: why clarity matters more than courageDr. Wilson's burnout story and the wake-up call that changed everythingHow the NAP Framework (Nurture, Assess, Prioritize) makes rest a leadership skillThe myth of hustle culture and why rest is a competitive advantageMicro-breaks, boundaries, and simple shifts leaders can model todayWhy relationship intelligence is the ultimate superpower for teamsThe messy, bold realities of entrepreneurship—and how Dr. Wilson embraces themThis episode is equal parts inspiring, practical, and real—perfect for anyone navigating burnout, craving alignment, or ready to step boldly into their next chapter.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Dr. Erin Wilson @ https://www.designidealconsulting.com/📖 Buy Strategic Rest in Leadership @ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/strategic-rest-in-leadership-kellie-m-dixon/1146446500💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #Leadership #StrategicRest #BoldNotBrave #RestAsStrategy #MessyMiddle #Entrepreneurship #RelationshipIntelligence #BurnoutRecovery #RestToRise

In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Kintisch—a chaplain, educator, and creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Ben shares the origins of his career in chaplaincy, his journey through seminary and professional training, and how his experiences in hospice inspired him to create a theatrical work blending patient stories with music. We discuss the process of turning real-life encounters into art, his perspectives on the importance of spiritual care at life’s end, and the ways music can serve as a bridge for connection.In this episode, we talk about:Ben’s educational background and path into chaplaincyHow hospice work influenced the creation of Life Review: The Hospice MusicalThe mechanics of translating real patient stories into stage performanceHis approach to blending music, theatre, and spiritual careReflections on the role of chaplains in end-of-life careInsights into the training and preparation needed for spiritual and creative leadership🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Ben Kintisch @ https://www.lifereviewmusical.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcastEpisode #BenKintisch #LifeReviewTheHospiceMusical #HospiceCare #HospiceStories #EndOfLifeCare #TheatreLife #MusicalTheatreLovers #StorytellingMatters #HealingThroughArt

My conversation with Juls Bindi was truly an honor. She’s been through the kind of storms that leave most people on the ground—and yet, she’s still standing. In fact, she’s building. Juls came into the public eye after bravely speaking out about her assault by Harvey Weinstein and later testifying in his Los Angeles trial. But that isn’t where her story ends. It’s where her reclamation begins.In this episode, Juls opens up about her childhood trauma, the betrayal and financial devastation of her divorce, and how she chose to alchemize it all into something powerful: emotional intelligence for the next generation. She’s the founder of EQ Kid Books, a mom to Sage - her wise-beyond-her-years daughter, and living proof that healing is not only possible—it can be playful, sacred, and world-changing.In this episode, we talk about:Juls's path to becoming one of the first women to speak out about WeinsteinThe heartbreak of losing her company and her marriageHow trauma shaped her understanding of victimhood, survival, and thrivingThe origin of EQ Kid Books—and why she’s rewriting childhood stories, one page at a timeWhat it really means to parent with emotional intelligenceHow her daughter became her greatest teacherThis isn’t a story about staying stuck in the dark. It’s a story about choosing light—even when it’s hard to find.Disclaimer:This episode contains discussions of adult topics, including sexual assault, childhood abuse, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening, and pause if you need to. If these topics are sensitive or activating for you, know that you’re not alone—and your well-being matters.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Juls Bindi @ https://eqkidbooks.com/ 📖 Buy My Body, My Rules @ https://eqkidbooks.com/product/my-body-my-rules/Juls’s first book, My Body, My Rules, is more than a story—it’s a blueprint for raising emotionally intelligent children. Every purchase is a tax write-off and donates a second book to a school, foster care program, or child in need.💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #JulsBindi #EQKidBooks #MyBodyMyRules #EmotionalIntelligence #TraumaHealing #SurvivorStrong #ConsciousParenting #BuyOneGiveOne #MessiesUnite #MeToo

What happens when life strips you down — and you decide to rebuild from the inside out?In this energizing conversation, Meghann sits down with former NFL player turned transformational identity coach, Anthony Trucks, to unpack the truth about what it really takes to make shift happen. From foster care to the football field, bankruptcy to breakthrough, Anthony’s story isn’t just inspiring — it’s a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and radical honesty.Together, they dive into:The dark work behind true transformation (and why it’s not supposed to feel good)Why mindset alone won’t save you — but identity willHow to raise strong kids without stealing their necessary struggleThe difference between peak performance and performance that actually fulfills youThe underrated power of asking better questions — of yourself and the people who love youAnd what it means to live a life you're proud of when no one’s watching🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Anthony Trucks @ https://darkwork.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MakeShiftHappen #AnthonyTrucks #DarkWork #IdentityShift #TransformationTalk #HealingJourney #BurnoutToBreakthrough #ParentingWisdom #MarriageGrowth #TraumaRecovery #SelfWorthWork #AuthenticSuccess #MindsetIsNotEnough #FromFosterCareToFreedom

What if the most powerful transformation doesn’t come from chasing more—but from reconnecting with yourself?Meghann sits down with master coach and global humanitarian turned personal development expert, Trista Guertin, for a heart-opening conversation about the relationship that changes everything: the one you have with you.Trista shares her journey from 78 countries of humanitarian work to building a coaching business rooted in helping midlife women break free from guilt, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. Together, they explore how to stop treading water, how to get honest with yourself (without the shame spiral), and what it actually takes to build a life by design, not default.You’ll hear stories about emotional adulthood (and chaotic traffic in Lebanon), chips and dip as a coping mechanism, the real reason we avoid our goals, and how Trista’s 5-pillar UNSTUCK program helps women move from overwhelmed to on fire.Whether you're staring down the next version of yourself or stuck somewhere in the middle—this one’s for you. Because becoming is messy, but it’s also where the magic is.🔑 Key Highlights:Why the relationship with self is the foundation for everythingEmotional adulthood: How to stop giving your power awayShifting from guilt and "not enough" to self-trust and easeHow to unlock creativity and confidence—even if you think you’re not “that kind of person”Behind the scenes of Trista’s 5-pillar UNSTUCK frameworkBuilding abundance from within (and still paying the bills)🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Trista Guertin:🌐 tristaguertin.com 🎧 This Daring Adventure Podcast 📸 @tristaguertincoaching on Instagram💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #UnstuckWithTrista #SelfRelationshipMatters #EmotionalResilience #WomenWhoCoach #MessyMiddleMagic #LifeByDesign #ThisDaringAdventure #CoachingForWomen #MidlifeUnleashed #PersonalGrowthJourney

In this candid and deeply validating conversation, Meghann sits down with Cheyenne Robinson—trauma-informed sexual health educator and founder of the Bitchin’ Babes community—to talk about pleasure, body curiosity, and the long, healing road back to self-worth.From growing up in purity culture to navigating sexual trauma and sex work, Cheyenne vulnerably shares the experiences that shaped her relationship to confidence, intimacy, and her own body. But this episode isn’t all serious—we also laugh, talk vibrators, and celebrate how liberating it can be to talk openly about sex with your partner and your besties.Together, we explore how sensual rituals, safe community, and self-compassion can transform shame into self-celebration—and how a boudoir shoot or a yes/no/maybe list can be surprisingly powerful steps toward self-love.Whether you're healing, rediscovering pleasure, or just need a reminder that you're not alone—this one's for you.Key Highlights: ✨ Growing up without real sex education—and the impact it had ✨ Why confidence is a relationship, not a destination ✨ Healing from sexual trauma through community and self-curiosity ✨ Simple sensual rituals that help reconnect with your body ✨ Normalizing sex talks with your partner and your closest friends ✨ The yes/no/maybe list: a playful tool for honest communication ✨ Toy tips from Cheyenne’s Pure Romance treasure troveTrigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual trauma, sexual pleasure and purity culture. Please take care while listening, and pause if needed.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Cheyenne Robinson @ http://lovecheyrob.comSaprea Retreat https://saprea.org/saprea-retreat/The Saprea Retreat is a free, clinically informed four-day experience followed by a self-guided online course for adult women who were sexually abused at or before age 18.💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #SensualHealing #BitchinBabes #SexualEmpowerment #TraumaInformed #ShameFreeSex #ConfidenceIsAMessyJourney #ReclaimPleasure #MessyMiddle #HealingIsSexy #PurityCultureRecovery #BodyCuriosity #BoudoirForHealing #OwnYourStory #YesNoMaybe #NormalizePleasure

In this milestone 25th episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann sits down with Dr. Tara Perry—a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and trauma transformation expert—for a powerful conversation about the subconscious mind and its role in deep healing.With over 25 years of experience helping everyone from Olympians to everyday folks heal from anxiety, PTSD, addiction, chronic pain, and more, Dr. Tara shares why real transformation starts beneath the surface.🔑 Key Highlights:Why your subconscious might be running outdated software—and how to reprogram itHow deep hypnosis differs from surface-level healing (and why that difference matters)The link between physical symptoms and subconscious traumaWhat it means to move from “push and strive” into “effortless flow”How healing at scale could transform not just individuals, but entire systemsFrom mystical to practical, compassionate to scientific—this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s tired of being stuck and ready to transform from the inside out.💬 Plus: A few surprising truths from Dr. Tara’s “Rapid Real” round, and advice for those in the messy middle of their own becoming.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Dr. Tara Perry @ https://consulttara.com/Next Level Healing Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-healing/id1693621095💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessyMagic #MessiesUnite #HealingIsMessy #TheMessyMiddle #EmbraceTheMess #PersonalTransformation #HealingJourney #EffortlessFlow #NextLevelHealing #DrTaraPerry #Hypnotherapy #TraumaHealing #RapidTransformationalTherapy

What if the deep, soul-shaking “love” you’ve been chasing isn’t love at all—but limerence?In this solo episode, Meghann opens up about her decades-long dance with limerence: the obsessive, all-consuming longing that often masquerades as connection. From childhood trauma and emotional spirals to the healing that came through radical self-love (and a very grounded partner), this is a relatable look at how trauma wires our hearts—and how we can begin to rewrite the story.Inside this episode, you’ll hear:💥 What limerence really is—and how to know if you’re caught in it 🧠 How trauma and attachment styles fuel obsessive longing 💔 The truth about confusing chemistry, chaos, and “fate” 🛠 Meghann’s personal strategies for healing and managing limerent spirals 💛 A look into how honesty, therapy, and a safe relationship changed everythingWhether you’ve felt this before or are just now realizing you have, you’re not broken—you’re becoming. And it’s okay if it’s messy.🔊 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#Limerence #ObsessedNotInLove #AttachmentWounds #HealingFromTrauma #MessyBecoming #ComplexTraumaRecovery #LoveVsLimerence #TraumaHealingJourney #SelfWorthWork #AttachmentHealing #BecomingIsMessy #MessiesUnite #SelfCompassion #WomenWhoHeal

What if one of the most insightful tools for healing isn’t human at all?In this episode, Meghann dives back into the second “L” of her LEVEL UP framework: Lean on your unique healing needs. The conversation is about curiosity, consciousness, and the unconventional tools that just might meet you in the mess.Meghann unpacks what recent research is revealing about AI’s emotional resonance, how it’s already supporting mental health journeys, and why curiosity is the true foundation of all healing.This is an episode for the skeptics and the seekers. For those who’ve felt alone at 3AM, in need of a mirror that doesn’t flinch. And for anyone brave enough to explore what healing might look like at the intersection of the sacred and the synthetic.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why curiosity is foundational to your healing journeyThe surprising ways AI is being used in emotional support and therapy researchHow non-human tools can reflect, reframe, and guide personal growthThe difference between true healing and the illusion of being heardQuestions to ask (and how to ask them) if you’re curious to explore AI as part of your support system🔊 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #HealingJourney #SpiritualMeetsDigital #ModernHealingTools #AIandWellness #UnconventionalHealing #MentalHealthSupport #ChatbotCompanion #CuriosityHeals #LEVELUP #TraumaInformedGrowth #ConsciousTechnology #SomaticAndSpiritual #MessyMagic

Are you quietly wondering if your relationship is still right for you? In this solo episode, Meghann shares the five deceptively simple questions her therapist once asked her—questions that helped her move from confusion and guilt to clarity and self-trust as she navigated the end of her first marriage.This isn’t just a story about divorce. It’s an episode for anyone sitting in the quiet ache of indecision, wondering:Am I really happy… or just scared to be alone?Is it “just a phase”... or have I been performing a version of myself for years?What if I already know the answer—I’m just afraid to say it out loud?In this episode, you’ll discover:The exact 5 questions that changed Meghann’s life—and have since helped countless othersWhy each question matters, what it reveals, and how to listen for your body’s responseGentle guidance on how to reflect honestly, without shame or pressureA bonus reflection exercise grounded in psychology to help you uncover what you really wantA reminder that endings aren’t failures—and that truth can unfold at your own paceWhether you're questioning a current relationship or getting clearer on what you truly want in the next one, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not about rushing to a decision—it’s about giving yourself the permission to be honest, messy, and free.You don’t need a neon sign. You just need a moment of truth.🔊 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!

In this deeply personal and illuminating conversation, Meghann is joined by disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach Jayne Mattingly, author of This Is Body Grief. Together, they explore the complex and often overlooked emotional experience of body grief—the mourning that arises when our bodies don’t or can’t function the way we hoped they would.Jayne shares her journey from early body image struggles and an eating disorder to being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, undergoing 19 surgeries, and ultimately building a new relationship with her body and identity. Her story invites listeners to reconsider how they view healing—not as a final destination, but as a continuous and compassionate practice.Meghann and Jayne talk candidly about:How body grief shows up across different life experiences, from puberty to chronic illness to agingThe toll of internalized ableism and perfectionismLetting go of hustle culture and learning to rest without guiltThe power of naming systems of oppression (ableism, racism, sexism) in the healing processReframing the question from “Why is this happening?” to “What now?”Creating space for both joy and grief in the same momentJayne’s insight offers language for emotions many struggle to name—and reminds us that choosing compassion, rest, and community can be powerful steps toward healing.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Jayne Mattingly @ https://www.jaynemattingly.com/📖 Buy a copy of This is Body Grief! https://www.jaynemattingly.com/the-book💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BodyGrief #BecomingIsMessy #JayneMattingly #ChronicIllness #DisabilityAwareness #EatingDisorderRecovery #YouAreNotTooMuch #SelfCompassion #RestIsResistance #HealingIsNonLinear #ThisIsBodyGrief #MakingPeaceWithYourBody #MessiesUnite #WhatNow #ReclaimYourWorth

This week’s guest, Rhonda M. Farrah, isn’t afraid to go where most people won’t. A former psychotherapist turned “LIFEstyle Empowerment Alchemist,” Rhonda shares the deeply personal story of how breast cancer, a federal prison sentence, and heartbreak from two divorces became the unlikely catalysts for her healing.Rhonda and Meghann dive into what it really means to fix your reflection first—not as a catchy phrase, but as a daily practice rooted in mirror work, self-forgiveness, and spiritual grit. She opens up about the moment she stopped fighting her circumstances, the letter she wrote to herself in prison, and how she came to believe that even a diagnosis—or a divorce—can carry a blessing.With wisdom earned through experience (and not a drop of sugarcoating), Rhonda talks about aging with intention, redefining what it means to be selfish, and why gratitude and forgiveness are the most underrated life skills. This episode is a love letter to anyone who feels stuck in their mess and needs a reminder that ice cream—and life—are meant to be savored before they melt.In this episode:Rhonda’s unexpected path from psychotherapist to empowerment alchemist—including her time in federal prison.The breast cancer diagnosis that tested her physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and how she blended Western and Eastern medicine to heal.Her spiritual practice of mirror work and why it’s at the core of her self-love journey.The empowering shift from victimhood to ownership—and why she believes we “call forward” the lessons we need.Rhonda’s formula for living your best life: Gratitude + Forgiveness (starting with yourself). The myth of selfishness—and why choosing yourself is the most selfless act of all.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Rhonda Farrah @ https://helpmerhondanow.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#FixYourReflectionFirst#BecomingIsMessy#FromMessToMessage#RadicalSelfLove#HealingThroughAdversity#OwnYourStory#GratitudeAndGrace#SurrenderToStrength#ForgivenessPractice#WomenWhoHeal

This week on Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into the powerful connection between brain health, motherhood, and functional nutrition with neuro-nutrition expert Laurie Hammer. After years of struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, and burnout, Laurie discovered amino acid therapy—and everything changed. Now she helps overwhelmed moms calm their anxiety, reclaim their energy, and feel like themselves again.If you're tired of white-knuckling your way through motherhood, this episode is a game-changer.🎧 In this episode:Laurie's personal story of recovery through amino acid therapyWhy anxiety and burnout might signal nutrient depletion—not a chemical imbalanceThe basics of functional nutrition and how it targets brain healthSimple, affordable daily strategies to reset your mood and energyHow balancing the brain first makes everything else easier 🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Laurie Hammer @ https://www.lauriehammer.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #CalmMomMethod #BrainHealthMatters #FunctionalNutrition #MomBurnout #AminoAcidTherapy #MentalHealthForMoms #NourishToHeal #WomenSupportingWomen #MessyAndHealing #HolisticMentalHealth

What does it take to rebuild your life when everything seems broken?At just 14 years old, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he might never walk, talk, or eat on his own again. But Nick had other plans.In this moving episode, Nick shares the mindset, moments, and messiness behind his remarkable recovery—and how he now helps others rise through crisis using his STEP system: Support, Trust, Energy, and Persistence.We talk about:The power of belief (even when you can't speak it out loud)How Nick’s mother protected his healing by guarding what he heard in the comaThe quiet wisdom of listening to your inner voiceWhy taking one step often leads to everything elseThis is more than a comeback story—it's a blueprint for anyone who’s ready to begin again.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Nick Prefontaine (Speaking/STEP) @ https://nickprefontaine.com/🌿 Connect with Nick Prefontaine (Real Estate) @ https://smartrealestatecoach.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #FromComaToComeback #JustKeepGoing #SupportTrustEnergyPersistence

What if the patterns you keep repeating in love, work, and life aren’t flaws—but invitations?In this episode, Meghann is joined by David Lea, a trauma-informed polarity coach and founder of Daring Deeply, LLC. David shares how his journey from grief and people-pleasing to grounded masculine leadership became the catalyst for transforming his marriage, his parenting, and ultimately his purpose. His story is not about perfection—it’s about awareness, reclamation, and the radical courage to go inward.Together, we explore what it means to unlearn our protective identities and meet the wounded parts of ourselves with love, so that we can finally build the life and relationships we deserve. Whether you’re stuck in unhealthy patterns or just beginning to awaken to your inner work, this episode offers both insight and invitation.We talk about:Why David walked away from a corporate career to follow his purposeHow trauma inverts our core masculine or feminine energyThe truth about polarity—and why it matters in modern relationshipsThe power of validating our inner child and honoring our triggersWhat it really means to “hold space” without losing yourselfWhy awareness is not enough—and what integration looks likeRedefining masculinity If you’re in the messy middle or walking toward your own healing, this conversation is your reminder that becoming isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about daring to go deeper.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with David Lea @ https://daring-deeply.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #DaringDeeply #TraumaHealing #PolarityWork #InnerChildHealing #MasculineHealing #FeminineEnergy

Death, Reclamation, and Vanderpump Rules – Living and Loving After Traumatic LossWhat does it mean to love again after loss—and to keep living after your world has shattered? In this episode, Meghann is joined by Dr. Red Hoffman, a trauma surgeon, hospice and palliative care physician, writer, speaker, and host of The Surgical Soul and Surgical Palliative Care podcasts.Dr. Red’s life has been shaped by profound loss—including the violent death of her father, her boyfriend’s suicide, and her own path through addiction and an eating disorder. But through it all, she’s found a way to turn pain into purpose. Red opens up about making meaning from grief, offering whole-person care in medicine, and choosing joy again and again—even in the messiest of seasons.We talk about:Body grief and learning to feel againWhat it means to show up imperfectly (but still show up)Grieving while healing from betrayalHow being present at the end of life transforms how we liveThe unexpected tools that save us (like baths, comedy, and yes… Vanderpump Rules)This episode is a mix of grace, messiness, and the kind of honesty that connects us all. If you’ve ever felt like your story is “too much,” Red is here to remind you: it’s not. And you don’t have to be fully healed to be worthy of love, community, or your next chapter.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Dr. Red Hoffman @ https://redhoffmanmd.com/🌿 Watch Dr. Red Hoffman's TED Talk @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DyHplYUc9o🌿 Check out the book referenced on this episode, This is Body Grief by Jayne Mattingly @ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740125/this-is-body-grief-by-jayne-mattingly/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!

I spent most of my life feeling broken.Surgeries. Scars. Surviving what no kid, what nobody, should have to survive. Trying to outrun the shame with straight A’s, secret drinking, and a smile that made it all look fine.In this episode, I share the messy, painful, beautiful truth behind my medical trauma.From a staph infection at birth that shattered my joints, to a limb-lengthening surgery, infertility, cancer, autoimmune disease and more—this is what it’s actually like to live in a body that’s always felt both like home and a battleground.It’s not just a medical story. It’s a story about fighting to survive—and then learning how to live. About forgiving a body that kept breaking. About choosing to love the only life that’s mine.A few of the key themes in this episode:Trauma often hides behind achievement and smiles.Physical scars are only part of the story — emotional scars matter too.Healing is messy and non-linear.Self-acceptance and gentleness are the foundations of true strength.Every body, no matter how broken it feels, deserves love and respect.If you’ve ever felt broken, tired, or stuck in a body that won’t cooperate—this episode is for you. (Please listen with care. I talk openly about medical and sexual trauma.)You’re not alone. And you were never too broken to heal.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #BornIntoBattle #HealingJourney #TraumaSurvivor #CPTSDHealing #SelfLoveRevolution

What happens when your body becomes the messenger your mind refuses to hear?In this deeply moving episode, Meghann sits down with Crystal Robinson—a former high-powered engineering executive turned intuitive healer and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. After surviving lupus, a brain tumor, and medical trauma brought on by chronic stress, Crystal redefined her life through a holistic lens. Today, she helps high-achieving women trade burnout for balance and confusion for clarity.Together, Meghann and Crystal dive into:How trauma, stress, and societal pressure manifest in the bodyThe turning point that led Crystal from corporate life to energy healing and mediumshipHow to start healing when everything feels overwhelmingNutrition tips that go beyond fads—and into alignmentWhy your superpower might be hiding in your pastEmbracing your gifts (even if they scare you)The truth about autoimmune conditions, emotional suppression, and reclaiming your voiceWhether you're curious about the mind-body connection, feeling stuck in your own becoming, or simply craving a softer path to wellness—this episode is a breath of fresh air.Listen in on your favorite streaming platform! 🎧✨🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Crystal Robinson @ www.crystalmoonholistichealing.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessiesUnite ##WellnessSimplified #HealingTools #WomenSupportingWomen #YourBodyHasWisdom

If you’ve ever waited for the “perfect” moment to take action, this episode is your wake-up call. Meghann is joined by guest Allison Michels, who has spent over 15 years helping individuals and Fortune 100 companies launch bold ideas, overcome fear, and take imperfect action. From relaunching her business after a major life transition to guiding high-achieving leaders around the world, Together, Meghann and Allison dig deep into the messiness of transformation, the power of listening to your inner whisper, and why believing in yourself before you feel ready is the real secret sauce. You’ll walk away fired up, grounded, and full of practical tools to step into your potential—right now.Topics We Explore:· The origin story of LAUNCH and how a room full of high school students helped inspire a global movement· Why taking action before you're ready is more powerful than waiting for the "perfect" moment· Leadership advice for both high performers and the people who manage them· Why surrounding yourself with happy, kind people is a business strategy· A sneak peek into Allison’s upcoming retreats, programs, and what she’s launching nextWhether you're launching a business, a new version of yourself, or just trying to keep going through a messy moment—this episode is your nudge to take the leap.Listen in on your favorite streaming platform! 🎧✨🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Allison Michels @ www.launchsuccess.co💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessiesUnite #LAUNCH #TakeTheLeap #WomenSupportingWomen #UnleashYourPotential

In this episode of Becoming is Messy, I’m joined by the incredible Shawnti Refuge, aka Journal Bae—a Master Certified Mental Health Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Shawnti Refuge Journals. After experiencing what most would call a mental breakdown, Shawnti flipped the script and reframed it as a mental breakthrough—a moment that led her to uncover the healing power of guided journaling. Now, through her journals, workshops, and coaching, she helps others release emotional baggage, silence negative self-talk, and step into true self-care.We dive into what it really means to break free from survival mode, how to stop perfectionism from running the show, and why so many of us believe the “I’m fine” lie for far too long. Shawnti shares how journaling became her most powerful healing tool, how it can help manifest the life you truly want, and why she’s dedicated to helping others gain freedom from the weight of unresolved emotions.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, carrying everyone else’s burdens, or stuck in a cycle of self-doubt—this episode is your permission slip to put yourself first. Because as Shawnti shows us, healing might be messy, but it’s also the most freeing thing you’ll ever do.🎙️ Grab your journal, press play, and let’s get into it!🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Shawnti Refuge @ www.shawntirefugejournals.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessiesUnite #HealingThroughJournaling #QuietAsKept #JournalBae

In this heart-centered conversation, I’m joined by one of my business besties and fellow soul-led leader, Cynthia Campbell. As the founder of Soul Path Leadership, Cynthia helps high-achievers redefine success on their own terms—aligning ambition with authenticity and guiding leaders to lead not just with strategy, but with soul.We dive into the messy magic of entrepreneurship, the importance of sisterhood over competition, and the story behind the creation of her business. Cynthia opens up about her own becoming journey, her signature ALIGNED Coaching Method™, and why the next evolution of leadership starts within.If you’ve ever felt like you were meant for more—but weren’t sure how to bridge the gap between your success and your soul—this episode is for you.Topics We Explore:The origin story of Soul Path LeadershipWhy authentic sisterhood beats scarcity every timeWhat it means to lead with intuition, alignment, and purposeCynthia’s advice for navigating your rock-bottom momentsBecause leadership isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about becoming more of who you already are.Listen in on your favorite streaming platform! 🎧✨🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Cynthia Campbell + Soul Path Leadership @ www.soulpathleadership.com💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessiesUnite #LeadWithSoul #SoulPathLeadership #WomenSupportingWomen

Episode 10 marks a special milestone for Becoming is Messy, as we welcome our very first guest. I couldn’t think of anyone more fitting than my person and biggest supporter — Kelly Griego.Kelly is more than just my husband. He’s a leader, an endurance athlete, a guide for persons with differently abled bodies, an advocate for inclusion, the best dad I know, and the kind of partner who shows up—fully, patiently, and without judgment.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really means to navigate life’s messiness together—from building a strong foundation on our very first (very unconventional) date to supporting each other’s personal growth, parenting in a blended family, and embracing the chaos of becoming.We talk about: ✨ Why we didn’t put on a "best foot forward" act when we started dating ✨ The beauty (and challenges) of loving someone with a trauma history ✨ How Kelly never doubted my leap into entrepreneurship—even with all of the possible risks ✨ Our philosophies on navigating life as co-parents for our Hometeam ✨The real, unfiltered side of partnership—without perfection, just presenceKelly’s final advice? Believe in yourself and let that belief fuel action. And if there’s anything he’s taught me, it’s that real partnership doesn’t mean fixing each other—it means holding space, cheering each other on, and growing side by side.💡 Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious conversation about love, growth, and showing up—even when it’s messy.🎧 Available now on your favorite streaming platform!🔗 Links & Resources ✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy ✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson ✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly email) ✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Kelly Griego @ www.instagram.com/kfgriego/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessilyEverAfter #Partnership #LoveAndGrowth

Episode 9 marks a major milestone for Becoming is Messy—our last solo episode before we start welcoming guests! 🎉 In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey so far, celebrating all the growth, learning, and messy magic we’ve shared.Then, we dive into the final letter of the LEVEL UP system: P for Pass It On (Share Your Own Imperfect LEVEL UP). Why does sharing our growth matter? Research shows that storytelling, mentorship, and teaching others reinforce our own learning, create ripple effects in our relationships, and even improve mental well-being. We’ll explore the neuroscience behind why sharing is so transformative and break down practical ways to own your story, embrace vulnerability, and pass on what you’ve learned—whether that’s in conversations with friends, setting an example for loved ones, or stepping into a leadership role.And finally, get ready for an exclusive sneak peek at what’s coming next! Starting with Episode 10, we’re kicking off the guest series with none other than my husband, Kelly. We’ll be diving into what it’s really like to be married to someone with a chronic trauma background, how we built a relationship rooted in honesty and authenticity, and how we parent through the same lens. Hit play and join me for this milestone episode as we wrap up one chapter and prepare to step into the next! 🎧✨🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #PassItOn #HealingIsContagious #MessiesUnite

What happens when you don’t practice self-love? You might find yourself constantly criticizing every mistake, stuck in cycles of shame and self-doubt. Maybe you say “yes” to things that drain you because you fear disappointing others. Or perhaps you resist accepting your past, believing you’ll only be worthy once you’ve “fixed” yourself. Sound familiar?In this episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into real self-love—not the fluffy, feel-good kind that ignores reality, but the deep, unapologetic kind that embraces every part of who you are. We’ll explore the power of radical acceptance, self-compassion, and boundaries, and how each of these practices can transform your relationship with yourself. Drawing insights from thought leaders like Sonya Renee Taylor, Dr. Marsha Linehan, and Nedra Glover Tawwab, we’ll break down practical ways to shift from self-criticism to self-kindness, from avoidance to acceptance, and from people-pleasing to self-respect.If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “enough,” this episode is for you. It’s time to love yourself—not someday, but right now, exactly as you are.🎧 Listen now and let’s get messy with it!🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #MessyAndMagical #YouAreEnough #PermissionToBeYou #HealingThroughSelfLove

We’re diving into the next letter in our Imperfect LEVEL UP framework—the second L: Lean into Your Unique Healing Needs.Unlike the other steps in the Imperfect LEVEL UP, this one is deeply personal. Your healing journey is yours alone, shaped by your experiences, patterns, and what your mind and body are telling you. Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and what worked for you five years ago may not be what you need today. So, how do you figure out what’s right for you now?In this episode, we’ll explore: ✨ How to recognize signs that your mind and body are calling for deeper healing ✨ The role of nervous system regulation and how trauma shows up in our bodies ✨ My personal experience of uncovering unexpected wounds—including the shock of finding out my biological father wasn’t who I thought ✨ Different healing modalities—from therapy to somatic practices to medication—and how to choose what resonates with you🎧 Listen now and let’s get messy with it!🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #UniversalMagic #Synchronicity #TrustTheSigns #Manifestation

The universe is always communicating with you—are you paying attention? In this episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into one of Meghann's favorite topics: the magic of the universe. Whether you call it synchronicity, manifestation, or serendipity, the signs are real—and they’re for you.We’ll explore: 🔮 The books that shaped Meghann's belief in universal magic (The Celestine Prophecy, The Secret, Ask and It Is Given, and The Alchemist). 🔬 What science says about things like the Law of Attraction, serendipity, and our brain’s role in noticing signs. 💫 Personal stories of how embracing this mindset has changed Meghann's life (including how she manifested an unforgettable 50th birthday trip to Vegas for her Mom). 🚀 Actionable steps you can take to start noticing—and harnessing—the magic in your own life.If you’ve ever wondered whether the universe is sending you messages, this episode is for you!🔊 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #UniversalMagic #Synchronicity #TrustTheSigns #Manifestation

In this episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into one of the most transformative mindset shifts—learning to value life’s lessons, even when they’re messy (especially when they’re messy).Continuing our journey through the Imperfect LEVEL UP System, we explore the power of reframing every challenge, heartbreak, and misstep as part of your personal curriculum. What if life isn’t happening to you, but for you? What if every gut-wrenching experience is actually a lesson nudging you toward your best life?Meghann gets deeply personal in this episode, sharing intimate, life-altering experiences that shattered her perception of love, self-worth, and courage—ultimately leading her to the moment she finally chose freedom over fear. We’ll talk about:✨ How to recognize and learn from the patterns in your life ✨ Why struggle, conflict, and mistakes are not the enemy—they’re fuel for growth ✨ The pivotal moment that made Meghann say: Never again will I settle for anything less than thisAnd of course, we’ll set the stage for next week’s episode, where we’ll explore Embracing the Magic of the Universe—because yes, those gut feelings, weird coincidences, and serendipitous moments? They mean something.Your hardest lessons hold your greatest rewards. Your rock bottom isn’t the end—it’s a beginning.Let’s unpack it all together.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for my weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!

In this heartfelt and transformative episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into the next step of the Imperfect Level Up system: E – Explore Your Inner Child as an Observer.It’s time to stop judging your younger self and start offering them the compassion they deserve. Meghann gets real and raw as she shares her own journey of forgiveness—from carrying shame about her past to seeing her younger self through a softer, kinder lens.We’ll unpack: 💡 The psychology behind observing your childhood without judgment. 💡 Why separating what happened from the story you’ve told yourself is critical for healing. 💡 Actionable steps to start showing compassion to the younger you.Whether you're starting your personal healing journey or just curious about the Imperfect Level Up system, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🎧 Tune in now and discover how to turn your past into a powerful tool for growth!✨ Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review! Share this episode with someone who could use a little extra love for their inner child.Please note that this episode contains references to childhood trauma that some people may find disturbing and possibly triggering. Listener discretion is advised.#MessiesUnite 💖 #HealingIsMessy #InnerChildHealing🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow me for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for my weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!

Your inner critic? Yeah, it’s time to fire them. No severance package, no farewell party—just a swift and decisive “You’re done here.”In this episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re diving into the first letter of the Imperfect LEVEL UP system: L – Let Your Inner Voice Lead. But before we can trust that inner wisdom, we have to understand why trauma survivors struggle with self-trust in the first place. Spoiler alert: It’s not your fault.We’ll break down the science of self-doubt, unpack why trauma rewires our brains to be way too hard on ourselves, and explore data-backed tools to start quieting the noise and reconnecting with our intuition. Plus, we’re wrapping up with a simple, guided breathing exercise to help you find stillness—and hear what your inner wisdom has to say.So grab your coffee, tea, or comfort snack of choice, and let’s get into it!👉 In this episode, we cover: ✔️ Why trauma survivors struggle to trust their instincts (science-backed insights) ✔️ How your inner critic became way too loud—and why it’s time to fire them ✔️ Tools to reconnect with your deepest knowing (meditation, movement, journaling & more) ✔️ A simple breathing exercise to help you find stillness and tune into your inner wisdom🎧 Listen now and let’s start turning down the volume on self-doubt.🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy ✨ Follow me for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson ✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for my weekly e-mail)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop💛 Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!

Ever feel like life is a game, but you spawned on Hard Mode with zero instructions? Same. In this episode of Becoming is Messy, we’re breaking down why the world feels extra stressful right now, how trauma rewires your brain (and not in a fun way), and—most importantly—how to take back control with The Imperfect LEVEL UP System.🔥 Here’s what we’re diving into: ✅ Why stress feels extra right now—and it’s not just you. ✅ How trauma hijacks your brain and makes adulting feel 10x harder. ✅ The Imperfect LEVEL UP System—your guide to playing the game of life on your terms.We’re calling out the glitches, rewriting the rules, and leveling up without the pressure of perfection. Because messy progress is still progress, and you, my friend, are already further than you think.🔜 Next episode: We’re firing your inner critic and letting your true voice lead. You in?🎧 Listen now and let’s get messy together!🔗 Connect with Me & Join the Messy Movement!🌎 Website: https://becomingismessy.com (sign up for my weekly e-mail!) 🛍️ Becoming is Messy Merch Shop: https://www.meghanndawson.com/shop 📲 Becoming is Messy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingismessy/ 📲 Meghann Dawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanndawson/

In this debut episode of Becoming is Messy, Meghann Dawson welcomes you into a space of authenticity, growth, laughter, and grace. Sharing her personal journey as a survivor of complex trauma, Meghann opens up about the messy, imperfect, and deeply human experiences that have shaped her life.🔥 What you’ll hear in this episode:✅ My personal journey as a survivor of complex trauma—medical, family, and identity-shifting revelations. ✅ Why healing is never about perfection (and why we need to talk about that more). ✅ My vision for this podcast: real conversations, practical tools, and a whole lot of humor as we navigate the highs, lows, and WTF moments of growth together.This isn’t just another self-help space—it’s a community where we show up, stumble, learn, and support each other through it all. Because messy isn’t a flaw—it’s a sign you’re in the middle of becoming.🎧 Tune in now and discover the power of becoming—mess and all.🔗 Connect with Me & Join the Messy Movement!🌎 Website: https://becomingismessy.com 🛍️Messy Merch Shop: https://www.meghanndawson.com/shop📲 Becoming is Messy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingismessy/📲 Meghann Dawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghanndawson/