Judging Meghan

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Understanding and Accepting My Childhood Trauma, with Clara Mackinlay Oct 05, 2021

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It took Clara years to fully understand and accept just what she went through as a child. She would wake up every day and be expected to behave like an average kid. But she wasn't average in her parents' eyes, being labeled the Blacksheep at a very early age.
In this episode, Clara shares the intimate details of exactly what it's like to experience abuse as a child, as well as her journey to finding self-acceptance despite the events she experienced.
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About Meghan
Before starting her podcast, Meghan struggled for years with Complex PTSD and now shares stories of people's personal journey of healing. Learn more about the show at judgingmeghan.com | You can also follow Meghan on Instagram at the links below:
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Author Kelsey Chittick: The Sudden Loss of Her Husband Nearly Destroyed Her, Coming out of The Dark Sep 28, 2021

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Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived in a charming town in California with their children Jack and Addison, and everyone was flourishing.
Then one day, tragedy struck. On November 11, 2017, her husband Nate—a huge, happy, intense, and passionate man— dropped dead at 42 in front of their kids. Kelsey’s biggest fear had come true, and she had to decide how to move forward.
In Second Half, Kelsey Chittick pays a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to Nate Hobgood-Chittick’s tremendous spirit, muses about marital life and co-parenting, and shares her own dark and inspiring journey through heartbreak and loss. Second Half is Kelsey’s story of turning his death into an affirmation of life as well as the power of love and the pursuit of peace and gratitude.
About Kelsey
Kelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the co-creator of KeepON, an inspiring and humorous podcast that explores how our greatest obstacles turn out to be our greatest gifts.
Growing up in Florida, Kelsey was an accomplished student and athlete—an NCAA Championship individual qualifier and captain of the UNC women’s swimming team. She was married to Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick.

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Us As Adults, with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Ph.D. Sep 21, 2021

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How do our childhood experiences affect our everyday lives? In this episode, Meghan speaks with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Richard-Gear-Lookalike, and one of the foremost experts on childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Meghan opens up to Dr. Glenn about her childhood experiences and why she started this podcast, and the two discuss how trauma can best be healed, including through workbooks, and new forms of therapy.
The two also discuss various topics such as the impact of social media on our mental health and whether drugs are overprescribed.
About Dr. Glen Schiraldi
Glenn Schiraldi, Ph.D., Lt. Colonel U.S. Army Reserve (retired), has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and the University of Maryland, where he received the Outstanding Teaching Award.
He has written 14 books on stress-related topics such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem, which have been translated into 17 foreign languages.
His latest book is The Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery Workbook. Through his Resilience Training International, he trains police, firefighters, the military, families, mental health professionals, and other interested individuals on preventing and recovering from overwhelming stress.

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Josh Rosebrook on Using Skincare to Foster a Love For Yourself Sep 14, 2021

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In today's episode, Meghan brings back her good friend Josh Rosebrook, a renowned skincare entrepreneur. Before Josh became an expert in the skincare world, he struggled with self-esteem issues. He openly shares his story on what procedures he has had, how he balances self-love with self-improvement, and how his skincare routine helped him love himself again.
Josh is an inspiring individual who often speaks about finding your confidence in yourself, focusing on your health, and making the best out of every day.
About Josh
Have questions for Josh? Reach out to him on Instagram: @joshrosebrook.
About Meghan
Before starting her podcast, Meghan struggled for years with Complex PTSD and now shares stories of people's personal journey of healing. Learn more about the show at judgingmeghan.com | You can also follow Meghan on Instagram at the links below:
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I Felt Punished for My Infertility, with Fertility Coach Caryn Rich Sep 07, 2021

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In this episode, Meghan speaks with Caryn Rich, a Fertility Coach who helps women stuck in secondary infertility, miscarriage, and IVF failure. They discuss their personal experiences on the issue and the all-too-common feelings of failure that women experience.
"Her name is Olive, and she's a Miracle," Caryn says of her daughter, who she struggled to conceive for years.
Caryn knows firsthand the pain that women experience when it comes to fertility issues. When she finally got pregnant, Caryn lost one of the two twins she was carrying.
"It's the pain of never knowing, and it sticks with you forever," Meghan says of their experiences.
About Caryn
Caryn Rich is a fertility coach who specializes in secondary infertility, miscarriage and IVF failure. She can be found on Instagram at @carynrich or her website at carynrich.com
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Female Empowerment: How To Stay True To Yourself and The Struggles We Don’t Talk About, With Dr. Nae Aug 31, 2021

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As we get older, we sometimes lose ourselves. Learning about who we are without our looks is extremely important. Both Dr. Nae and Meghan share their experiences. They discuss being open to discuss female sexuality, fertility, menopause and support one another.

Self-love is a different journey for each person. Dr. Nae expresses that we are both a mind and a body, and it is empowering to work on both your mental and physical health, whether it is getting help, going to the doctor, or talking to your friends. Meghan and Dr. Nae are very passionate about authenticity and expressing yourself for who you actually are.
About Dr. Nae:
Dr. Nadine Macaluso is a marriage and family therapist with a Ph.D. in counseling and somatic psychotherapy. Her mission is to honor the mind-body connection and assists people in finding their true self. More about Dr. Nae: https://www.nadinemacaluso.com/
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I Spiraled out of Control Before Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with John Stenzel Aug 24, 2021

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In this week's episode, Meghan talks to John Stenzel about his journey to becoming a mental health professional. John suffered multiple traumas in his life, starting in his youth while in school and continuing on to witnessing first-hand the devasting losses inflicted during warfare.
As a result of these traumas, John spiraled out of control, fueling an addiction to work with drugs before almost losing his life to his unhealthy coping habits.
John talks about what it took to build his second career, leading to him treating sufferers of "The Invisible War," in which more than one million military personnel suffered sexual assault abuse.
About John
John has over 30 years of in-depth experience in the field of behavioral health and human services. As a Business Entrepreneur and Behavioral Health Consultant, John has spent much of his professional career focused on operating or assisting treatment programs along the full continuum.
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My Life Has Been a Journey of Healing, with Amy Papanikolas Aug 17, 2021

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This week, Meghan speaks with Amy Papnikolas, a personal stylist, fashion influencer, and entrepreneur in Los Angeles.
Amy's courage in this episode is sure to inspire all who have suffered greatly and those who may find themselves in similar circumstances. She shares some of her most deeply personal experiences, including her cry for help, her divorce, and the impact her miscarriage had on her life. Her honesty and forgiveness speak volumes.
Amy Papnikolas is an entrepreneur, mother, wife, and truly inspiring survivor. She resides in the South Bay of the Los Angeles area with her husband and their two children. She can be found at https://theandersedit.com or @theandersedit.
Warning: This episode discusses some deeply distressing situations, including suicidal ideation. If you need help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Dr. Mary Hannon on Vaccine Myths and Managing the Latest Wave of the Pandemic Aug 12, 2021

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The last few weeks have been tumultuous for the world, with mounting panic over devastating outbreaks of new COVID-19 strains. As cases continue to rise, Meghan sits with Dr. Mary Hannon to get advice on avoiding catching the virus. Using her considerable experience as a practicing emergency room physician, Dr. Hannon shares some of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of this pandemic and the vaccines.
This podcast often addresses the effects of loss and how to address those feelings, and the best way to prevent those effects is to prevent loss in the first place. This is why it's so important that we address the latest approach of denial that will only result in more pain and suffering for ourselves and others.
Dr. Mary Hannon is a graduate of the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York City and an ER-trained physician.
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Meghan talks to her friend Tara Hackley about her fight to save her 3 year old son diagnosed with a Brain Tumor Aug 10, 2021

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In this episode, Meghan talks to her friend, Tara Hackley. They discuss her journey, how she found peace in a world of chaos and uncertainty, amid the ongoing battle to save her son's life against all odds.
Tara Hackley is a mother who has had to face the unimaginable tragedy of having her son diagnosed with a brain tumor at just 3 years of age. Tara shares what led up to his diagnosis, when she felt most hopeless, and the ups and downs that followed as she fought for him.
This episode is a reminder that doing everything in our power for our children is important, especially when they are facing more than any one person can stand up against.
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