Megan reflects on her Just a Tip journey, and answers questions from creative director, Taylor Jade Edgin. Show Notes: [00:48] - Just a Tip Theme Song [02:23] - Where Megan and Taylor Met [04:47] - The Last Episode [06:45] - The Start of Just a Tip [09:10] - Lessons from Hosting A Podcast [13:37] - How to Love Yourself [16:40] - Getting Out of Your Own Way [22:07] - Combating Burnout [28:21] - Sources of Inspiration [32:40] - When It’s Time to Move On [40:54] - Following Your Dreams [50:47] - Fl...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 149
Megan sits down with her Just a Tip podcast producer, Clementine Yost. They reminisce about Just a Tip's Journey, discuss finding your niche, and even dive into how to quit your job. Show Notes: [01:21] - Introducing Clementine [02:09] - Just a Tip’s Journey [05:42] - The End [11:39] - Takeaways From Past Episodes [15:56] - Finding Your Niche [20:34] - Going Remote [25:16] - When It’s Not Working [29:29] - Importance of Kindness [37:15] - Being Honest [39:53] - Follow Your Curiosity [43:00] - Re...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 148
Megan answers questions from Instagram about finding yourself. Disclaimer: this episode contains a discussion about dieting, weight loss, and eating disorders. Please skip 15:10 - 23:16 to avoid this content. Show Notes: [01:32] - Most Fulfilling Experience [04:35] - Not Worrying About Uncertainty [06:12] - Moving to the Desert [12:28] - Emotional Currency [15:10] - Intuitive Eating [23:16] - Recovering from Burnout [28:53] - Life Shifts [33:35] - Going for Your Dreams [36:46] - Your Energy “Jus...
Jan 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 147
Megan speaks with Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club, Amy Chan. They dive into the science of love, processing emotions, and even how media influences our thoughts on romance. Show Notes: [02:18] - Amy’s Background [04:27] - Transitioning into the Arts [07:22] - If Not Now, When? [08:33] - Writing Amy’s Book [12:30] - Receiving Rejection [15:05] - Psychology Behind Relationships [17:11] - Starting Breakup Bootcamp [19:33] - Entering Breakup Bootcamp [22:1...
Dec 24, 2021•53 min•Ep. 146
Human Design guide and energetic business strategist, Cat Skreiner, joins Megan to dive into all things Human Design. Show Notes: [02:44] - Cat’s Background [04:27] - The Appeal of Human Design [07:00] - Finding Your Human Design [08:40] - Energy Types [11:48] - Profile Numbers [17:41] - Having An Agenda [20:15] - Different Authorities [25:32] - Defining Your Authority [27:26] - The Projection Field [31:19] - Human Design and Business [36:38] - Understanding Your Design [39:55] - Trusting Your G...
Dec 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 145
Megan talks with bestselling author and podcast host Allison Raskin about mental health, trusting yourself, defining success, and more. Show Notes: [03:02] - Feeling Guilty [04:16] - Allison’s Foray Into Mental Health [09:38] - Careers in Therapy [13:07] - Allison’s Books [14:19] - Healthy Dating Strategies [16:50] - Breaking Patterns [21:16] - Learning to Like Yourself [24:29] - Deciding to Change [31:07] - Lessons from School [36:09] - Self-Disclosing in Therapy [39:44] - Everyone Is a Mirror ...
Nov 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 144
Megan talks with breathwork teacher and bestselling author, Ashley Neese, to learn about the practice of breathwork. Show Notes: [03:29] - Ashley’s Breathwork Beginnings [06:27] - Where Ashley Heard of Breathwork [10:03] - There Is No Wrong Way [13:28] - Peak Experience [17:45] - Living for Yourself [19:21] - The Burnout Issue [24:43] - Breaks and Productivity [28:07] - Taking Time Off [34:34] - How Work Affects Relationships [40:41] - The Effects of Moving [44:58] - About Entrainment [48:50] - ...
Nov 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 143
Megan talks with best-selling author and host of the Highest Self Podcast, Sahara Rose, about living your life’s purpose and discovering who you are. Show Notes: [01:24] - Dharma Archetypes [03:44] - Starting Your Journey [04:43] - Explaining Ayurveda [08:41] - The Chakra System [10:53] - Taking A Pause [12:50] - Making Your Dreams Your Career [14:28] - Finding Your Purpose [18:23] - Defining Success [24:25] - Sahara’s Spiritual Beginnings [32:17] - Spiritual Awakening [34:48] - Dharma Embodimen...
Oct 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 142
Megan talks with Mindvalley co-founder and philosopher, Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani. They discuss the stigma of self-help, living on autopilot, and the importance of happiness. Show Notes: [01:45] - Kristina’s Background [03:45] - Kristina’s Transformational Journey [07:05] - Stigma of Self-Help [16:42] - Talking About Therapy [18:56] - Making Mistakes [23:56] - Finding Balance [27:58] - Defining Self-Care [30:42] - Being Present [33:16] - Buying Time [35:41] - Perception Exercise [38:13] - Shifting...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 141
Megan talks with holistic health and well-being coach Niraj Naik about living longer, manifestation, and how to change your life. Show Notes: [01:37] - Downside of Productivity [02:36] - Niraj’s Career Journey [09:44] - The Power of the Subconscious [14:43] - Facing Burnout [17:05] - About SOMA Breath [24:13] - When to Ask for Help [28:38] - Your Ideal Life [34:04] -Niraj’s Workshop [39:02] - Importance of Breath [46:53] - Best Time for Breathwork [48:05] - Advice for Burnout Where to find Niraj...
Oct 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 140
Megan talks with spiritual entrepreneur Christina Medina about manifestation and meditation. They discuss maintaining personal energy, reconnecting with your spiritual self, and even learn how to perform energy work. Show Notes: [02:06] - How Christina Got Started [05:21] - Importance of Meditation [08:00] - Taking Time for Yourself [11:42] - All About Manifestation [14:40] - Making Manifestations Come True [21:33] - Attention Residue [22:21] - Energy Cleansing [26:59] - Caterpillar Transformati...
Sep 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 139
Megan talks with creative director Karen X. Cheng about all things social media. They dive into the strategy behind going viral, facing online burnout, and even discuss their advice for creatives. Show Notes: [01:46] - Karen’s First Viral Video [03:32] - Learning to Dance [06:59] - Cracking the Viral Code [09:43] - Effort vs. Views [12:11] - Defining “Influencer” [18:24] - The Dunning Kruger Effect [20:22] - WMAVR Season 2 [27:34] - IG Growth Strategy [34:21] - Staging Inspiration [38:40] - All ...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 138
Megan talks with dream interpreter Meli De Los Santos. They dive into Saturn Return, finding your purpose, and deconstruct some of Megan's recurring dreams. Show Notes: [01:39] - Saturn Return [03:20] - Recurring Dreams [05:08] - Lessons From Dreams [06:50] - Your Life Calling [08:13] - Finding Your Purpose [10:59] - Reading Natal Charts [13:09] - Advice For Saturn Return [17:27] - How Meli’s Career Started [19:48] - Melding Science and Astrology [24:01] - Changing Careers [28:22] - Megan’s Recu...
Aug 20, 2021•50 min•Ep. 137
Megan answers questions from Instagram. She dives into everything from her favorite travel destinations, to her Enneagram type! Show Notes: [01:55] - Comedy Rap [03:19] - Favorite Meal [11:10] - Best and Worst Purchases [16:28] - Worst Escape Room [18:31] - Favorite Travel Destination [19:56] - What’s Next [22:33] - Favorite Filipino Food [27:31] - Why Interior Design [30:31] - Megan’s Enneagram [38:25] - Megan’s Accent [40:08] - Adulting Tips [42:31] - Go-To Self-Care [46:00] - Best & Worst...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 136
Megan talks with content creator and co-star Joanna Franco about everything they learned while filming a TV show. Show Notes: [01:21] - How Megan and Jo Met [04:14] - The “IT” Factor [06:41] - Styling for the Show [10:08] - Closing A Chapter [12:41] - Working Too Hard [15:35] - Personal Life vs. Work [18:21] - Other Job Options [21:44] - Where Jo Got Her Start [26:23] - Being Self-Made [33:15] - What Does Well on YouTube [38:35] - Travel Shaming [41:42] - YouTube Business Hours [47:18] - Jo’s Ch...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 135
Megan talks with singer-songwriter Cloe Wilder about starting therapy early and how she got her start in music. Plus, they discuss their relationships with social media and how they define success. Show Notes: [01:09] - Zoom Interviews [02:31] - How Cloe Started Music [03:50] - Songwriting [05:07] - Starting Therapy Early [07:05] - Discussing Mental Health [09:29] - Gen Z and Social Media [14:17] - Oversharing on the Internet [16:52] - Negative Comments [22:00] - Building Blocks [26:17] - Decidi...
Jul 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 134
Megan opens up about why she no longer dances. Plus, she talks about belonging and starting new chapters. Show Notes: [03:27] - Why Artists Make Art [04:24] - Why Megan Doesn’t Dance [06:27] - Overcoming Stage Fright [09:49] - First Dance Vignette [13:46] - Reinventing Yourself [14:34] - Rigging the Dance System [19:05] - Fitting In vs. Belonging [25:00] - Megan’s College Shows [29:07] - The Worst Hug [36:55] - Career vs. Hobbies [39:12] - Lessons From Netflix [41:17] - Personal Dance Style [45:...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 133
Megan talks imposter syndrome and creating art with comedian Brian McElhaney. Show Notes: [01:42] - New York Personality [03:25] - Creating A Safe Space [06:58] - Wanting to be Funny [11:02] - Inspiration and Jealousy [19:27] - Comedy Formula [24:58] - Writing Songs [27:06] - Removing the Unessential [29:57] - Imposter Syndrome [35:04] - Breaking the Rules [40:12] - The Real Megan [44:24] - Art From Positivity [53:50] - Psycho Magic [1:08:04] - Wanting to Be Funny [1:15:09] - Growing On Instagra...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 132
Megan answers questions from Instagram about dating and relationships Show Notes: [00:46] - Introducing the Episode [03:42] - Being Single [04:27] - Growing In Confidence [06:47] - Past Relationships [10:10] - Make Time for Yourself [16:44] - Ready for Relationships [19:11] - Your 20’s Mentality [24:17] - Us vs. the Problem [26:56] - Healthy Relationships [38:18] - Dating In the Same Field [42:06] - Grieving Past Relationships Where to find Megan: Megan's Instagram Megan's Twitter Megan's Substa...
May 28, 2021•47 min•Ep. 131
Megan talks how to discover your style with actor and longtime friend Amanda Suk. Show Notes: [00:49] - Best Accents [03:04] - Introduction [03:48] - Favorite Reality Shows [05:15] - Amanda’s Style [09:50] - All About Trends [12:22] - Style Inspirations [17:59] - Megan’s Therapy Confession [21:11] - Building A New Wardrobe [26:31] - Feeling Like Your Style [30:08] - Finding Your Vibe [36:44] - Are You Comfortable? [41:41] - How to Find Your Style [45:41] - Different Kinds of Comfort Where to fin...
May 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 130
Megan discusses following your dreams and finding your passion! Join the discussion and check out “The Corner” on Substack at meganbatoon.substack.com . Show Notes: [01:17] - Introducing the Episode [01:49] - What Happened This Morning [05:07] - Believing in Yourself [06:54] - Fear of Failure [08:09] - The Comfort Zone [10:14] - Do You Want It? [11:12] - Moving Cross-Country [13:30] - Failure Is Feedback [15:23] - Megan As A Bridesmaid [20:34] - Theory of Risk Aversion [22:52] - Just Try [25:45]...
Apr 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 129
Megan and actress and podcast host Gabrielle Elyse talk being mixed race, ways the world can get better, and the process of being a creative. Places to Donate: Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/about-us/#donate AAPI Community Fund: https://gofund.me/5cda6239 Other Resources: https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/news/where-to-donate-to-help-the-asian-community-1234602489/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-to-help-asian-communities-2021.html Show Notes: [01:01...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 128
Megan hosts her very first solo episode and answers questions from Instagram. Check out Megan’s new project “The Corner” on Substack at meganbatoon.substack.com . Show Notes: [01:35] - Announcing Substack [02:48] - Celebrating 30 [05:03] - Who Inspires Megan [07:17] - Megan’s Workout Routine [10:26] - The Fear of Starting [16:11] - Making A Space Feel Like You [25:19] - Forming Good Habits [27:56] - On Habit Stacking [32:04] - Vulnerability and Intimacy [36:57] - Focusing on Yourself [39:06] - H...
Apr 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 127
Trigger Warning: this episode includes mentions of suicide. Listener discretion advised. Megan dives into success, being particular, and personal growth with creative director Taylor Jade Edgin. Show Notes: [00:57] - Introducing the Episode [02:38] - Why Taylor Moved to LA [03:16] - From Dance to Creative Direction [04:50] - On Sharing Success [09:40] - Your Relationship With Yourself [11:28] - Asking Yourself What You Need [16:14] - Growing Up [17:47] - What Success Means [19:14] - Overcoming B...
Mar 19, 2021•57 min•Ep. 126
Megan dives into her past lives with regression hypnosis therapist and podcast host Shana Bianchi. Show Notes: [01:07] - Introducing Shana [03:26] - Shana’s Background [04:48] - About Hypnosis Therapy [10:35] - Being Held Back [13:46] - Preparing for Past Life Regression [18:24] - Experiencing Death Sequences [21:55] - Megan’s Fears [26:34] - The Forms of Past Life Regression [31:32] - How Shana Started [33:53] - Megan’s Past Lives [35:58] - You Are Your Own Guru [37:16] - Angel Numbers [39:11] ...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 125
Megan talks emotional evolutions and finding your passions with actor and longtime friend Amanda Suk. Show Notes: [01:03] - Rupi Kaur Poem [03:12] - Evolving Through the Pandemic [7:58] - Megan’s Most Embarrassing Story [9:51] - Megan’s Past Selves [13:48] - YouTube Trends [17:32] - Turning Hobbies Into Careers [24:55] - What Passion Feels Like [29:50] - The Skin Deep Game [31:56] - Top 3 Pet Peeves [33:57] - What You’re Born to Do [37:04] - Common Values [42:26] - Greatest Fear About Aging [44:...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 124
Content creator and musician Gabbie Hanna joins Megan to discuss breakthroughs, true identities, and the journey of finally meeting yourself! Disclaimer: the content discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a diagnosis Show Notes: [03:32] - Introducing Gabbie [05:27] - Gabbie’s Journey [08:13] - Being A Workaholic [10:...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 123
Megan answers listener questions with childhood friend and comedian Tony! Show Notes: [2:58] - Tony’s Rapping Abilities [5:30] - Moving During Quarantine [7:13] - Discovering LA [10:22] - 20’s Bucket-list [13:34] - Enjoying Alone Time [20:56] - Advice From 5 Years Ago [25:20] - Funniest Childhood Moments [31:34] - Farting In Front of SO [32:14] - Most Regretful Purchase [35:12] - Two Week Goal [35:58] - Megan’s Cookie Recipe [40:02] - Comfort Movies/Shows [41:44] - Advice You Need to Follow [43:...
Jan 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 122
Singer Sky Dickinson talks friendship and 2021 with Megan! Show Notes: [01:23] - The New Year [04:13] - On Perfectionism [8:42] - Death to Hustle Mentality [11:26] - Toxic Positivity [13:46] - What Harmony Looks Like [22:03] - People Pleasing [26:32] - Life Lessons From Friends [31:50] - Being Okay with Uncertainty [39:57] - Notes From Our Phones [52:02] - Favorite 2021 Memory [55:15] - How It Feels to Evolve [59:15] - Three Words Only Where to find Sky: - Sky’s Instagram - Sky’s Twitter “Just a...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 121
TV host, content creator, and DJ Hannah Rad joins Megan to discuss anxiety and making friends during quarantine! Show Notes: [0:46] - Navigating Quarantine [2:00] - Introducing Hannah Rad [3:23] - Spiritual Readings [8:01] - Hannah’s Fitness Regimen [11:04] - How Fitness Affects Your Career [14:22] - Your Body Will Tell You [19:15] - Going Through Anxiety Attacks [23:03] - What to Focus On When You’re Having Anxiety [27:35] - Hannah’s Docuseries [33:00 ] - What Surrendering Means [40:19] - Quara...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 120
