Judging Meghan

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A look into Our Life | A Chat With Husband and Actor Ron Melendez (Revisited) Dec 27, 2022

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From the minute our eyes met, a part of me knew me and my husband were meant to be and thus began our incredible journey together. This episode get an up close look into our marriage, with this episode's guest my husband Ron Melendez. This Episode Ron and I take a Stroll down memory lane as we discuss life before and after meeting, the challenges we’ve dealt with in our marriage, and where we see ourselves in the future.

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The Reality of Being a Young Widow with Stand Up Comedian Kristen Cushman Dec 20, 2022

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Today’s podcast is our 100th episode, and what better way to mark the occasion than having a listener share their story! I am honored to welcome today's guest stand up comedian Kristen Cushman. In this episode Kristen recounts what it was like losing her husband and the process of moving forward after such a tremendous loss. And as soon as I heard her story I knew I had to have her on to share it with all of you.

As it’s the 100th episode I would like to thank you all for listening to the Judging Meghan Podcast! It means the world to me that you all not only tune in but consider it a source of light and strength during trying times. I can't wait to continue this journey with all of you and as always be happy by making other people happy.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #divorce #death #tragedy #grief #depression #youth #loss #marriage #widow

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The Importance Of Body Safety | Teaching Our Children Boundaries With Consent Educator Rosalia Rivera Dec 13, 2022

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As a mother of two my number one priority is keeping my children safe In a world that is filled with uncertainty. It can be hard navigating how to keep our children safe as well as giving them tools to keep themselves safe. That's why I am so happy to have this episode's guest consent educator Rosalia Rivera.

On today’s episode Rosalia will be going over the importance of teaching our children to set boundaries for themselves. Having conversations about bodily autonomy, consent, and more with our children can be challenging at times but it is so necessary. And Rosalia’s guidance parents can have these conversations with more insight and confidence.

Discussing these topics can especially be triggering for parents who are survivors themselves, Rosalia understands this and provides parents with the tools and resources necessary to teach their kids in a way that feels empowering rather than fear based. Rosalia is such an incredible force who has already helped thousands of parents and I look forward to seeing her continue making this world a safer place for our children. If you’d like more information you can go to her website consentparenting.com where you can find the resources and tools to help guide you while educating your children on body safety as well as her podcast and blog!

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What Is Love Bombing? Learn How To Leave a Toxic Marriage with Divorce Coach Jackie Miller Dec 06, 2022

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As I like to say, one of the most fulfilling things a person can do is take their trauma and use it to help others, and there is no greater example of that than today's guest. Learn about Love Bombing, an emotionally abusive marriage and more with todays Guest Divorce Coach Jackie Miller. I’ll be speaking with Jackie about her past experience in an unhealthy marriage to a narcissist. Through her experiences she hopes to educate women on the warning signs before and during the relationship. I hope this episode reaches anyone who needs it and lets them know that they are not alone in their experience.

After struggling for two years in a High-Conflict Divorce battle Jackie knew she was meant to help others get through the same situation, thus beginning her Journey to becoming a certified divorce coach and consultant. She helps to prepare women in ways she wasn’t by teaching them how to protect themselves, when going through a high-conflict divorce. With Jackie's help Women not only gain tools to use going forward in their battle but they also gain back their power.

Jackie is such a strong individual who I have so much admiration for. I’ll be cheering her on as I watch her continue her journey of helping other women. Want to learn more from Jackie? Head on over to her podcast Out Of Crazy Town Your Guide To Divorcing a Narcissist to learn even more tools about how to get through a high-conflict divorce.

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Youths Struggle with body image | Learn What to Expect When Going Through Treatment For an Eating Disorder With Jeff and Kathy Long Nov 29, 2022

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As a young girl I struggled with my body image. Starting at the age of 12 I began noticing and comparing the difference between others' bodies and mine. This is an ongoing struggle that so many face, especially teens and young adults, with 95% of people with eating disorders being between 12 and 25. It’s because of this that makes what Jeff and Kathy long do so important.

For years, the media has always showcased unrealistic and dangerous body standards, from models in magazines to actresses on TV. However, kids nowadays have even more exposure to these dangerous standards through social media. With filters, Photoshop, and strategically angled photos, an unattainable and unhealthy body has become normalized and desired.

No one understands this issue more than Jeff and Kathy Long. After their daughters' long battle with Anorexia Nervosa, they decided to write their book A Parent's Guide to Anorexia, which includes information on treatment options, support, and more, in order to help guide parents with a child going through Anorexia. Jeff and Kathy are also the founders of Teens 4 Teens Help, which is a nonprofit organization for young people struggling with mental health issues. Teens 4 Teens Help allows young people to share their experiences with recovery peer-to-peer in order to help others recover as well.

I am an independent podcaster and your monthly donations and partnerships help more than you can imagine - Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. Legacies are the founding members of a brand new type of mental health support channel and membership site where we empower and uplift each other and learn how to live healed and whole after traumatic life events. This is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by looking forward together! Join my Legacy membership on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/judgingmeghan... #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #abuserecovery #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #selfhelp #addiction #addictionrecovery #lgbtqsupport #parenthood #death #tragedy #parents #bodyimage #depression #youth #eatingdisorder #anorexia #copingmechanisms

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Overcoming The Loss of a Parent | Navigating Grief with Actress & Author Elisa Donovan (Revisited) Nov 22, 2022

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In this episode, Meghan takes a deep dive with actress and author Elisa Donovan, known for notable roles in Clueless, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch into the traumatic and profound experiences that inspired Elisa's book, including the experiences of learning of her Dad's cancer diagnosis, breaking up with her boyfriend, and losing her job — all in the span of a day.

Elisa speaks on how these experiences have made her who she is. Elisa recalls how it felt learning about her Dad's cancer diagnosis, "I am a successful human being. I’m an adult. Why am I so broken by this?" Meghan and Elisa agree that everything happens for a reason.

By sharing the challenges she went through during such a turbulent time in her life. Elisa hopes to inspire and guide those who are also struggling with grief and loss. Make sure to check out Elisa’s book Wake Me When You Leave: Love and Encouragement via Dreams from the Other Side!

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Are You a High-Achieving Woman? Watch Out For This Dangerous Pattern | Avoid Burnout and Regain Control with Sober Coach Casey Davidson Nov 15, 2022

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Every week I come on this Podcast and talk to you about mental health. I began to feel like a hypocrite coming on here sharing my growth journey, while, secretly, every night I would be “unwinding” with my buttery Chardonnay. Realizing something had to change in my life, I decided to give up my nightly vice and it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made!

With the last month's sober journey under my belt, it is no surprise that the universe chose sober coach Casey Davidson as this week's guest on the show. Casey is a Certified Life Coach and a Master Practitioner in Core Energy Leadership who helps other successful women who’ve gotten into the habit of drinking too much or too often, reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, get out of overwhelm, and create lives they love. How amazing is that?!

Casey has given me new found inspiration to continue on this path and to no longer hide my personal relationship with alcohol with the world in shame. I invite you to open yourself up even more through this insightful conversation as we all work together to feel happier, more in control, and at peace.

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Losing a partner and soulmate to AIDS | My Story with Renowned Celebrity Chef Wayne Elias (Revisited) Nov 08, 2022

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30 years have passed since his partner Eric's passing, but Celebrity Chef Wayne Elias has chosen to remember the past and celebrate the present in honor of Eric's life lost.

Wayne tells me the story of losing his partner and soulmate, Eric to AIDS. Wayne discusses the difficulty during this dark time in our history, during the 1980’s when nobody understood the disease."There was no hope," remembered Chef Wayne Elias. "We didn't know how to think or which way to go."

We talk about how Wayne has spent the rest of his life since losing Eric trying to make a difference both by educating the younger generation and working to help others. Learn more about your ad choices.

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Women Pay Attention to the Changes in Your Body and Fetus Activity to Avoid This Danger | Premature Birth, Pregnancy and Childbirth Traumas with Author Rachel Kaufman Nov 01, 2022

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This week author of a special chapter in the book “Her Badass Story 2”, Rachel Kaufman comes on the show to discuss premature birth and childbirth traumas. Not only is Rachel my former neighbor - we literally grew up next to each other and have been close for years! - But she is a Professional Life Coach, Reflexologist, Usui Reiki Master, and Mahatma Reiki practitioner. She studied the art and science of essential oils, aromatherapy, and other modalities, including acupressure and Shamanic techniques. Rachel also earned an MPH in International Public Health and worked in that field for many years.

Rachel founded Integrated Healing Vibes to fulfill her dream of working as a healer, life coach, and teacher/mentor. Her unique blend of skills and experience allows her to access many tools from her “toolbelt” and tailor each session to what the client needs the most at that moment.

Rachel was born to be a healer, connector, and protector.

She is known among her peers, clients, and friends to be warm-hearted, caring, intuitive, and a good listener. She encourages clients to listen to and trust themselves, their intuition, and the universe! When in “healer mode,” Rachel often offers clients suggestions on ways they can practice self-care. With her coaching “hat” on, she partners with clients to guide them in finding the answers already within themselves. Join us this week on the show and see how Rachel’s own pregnancy story can guide you in your journey.

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Deadly Bacteria Caught During Childbirth Caused The Tragic loss of her sister and My Best Friend with Christiane Crowder (Revisited) Oct 25, 2022

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From the minute Julie and I met we were best friends. I always had this joke that I was the devil on the shoulder and she was the angel because she was always bailing me out of trouble. Her family and her home welcomed me in during a time that my own home had become such a place of hardship. I didnt want to remember what it was like to go home because my dad was gone my mom was grieving. Julie and her family were a second family and an escape for me.

Julie’s death shattered the foundation of my world and it was completely avoidable.

On this episode, Julie’s little sister Christiane Crowder joins me to have a candid conversation about the loss of Julie when she was only 29 years old. This week I invite you to experience our joy, pain and the heartbreak of moving forward as we reminisce about someone we loved so dearly.

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