In this episode, Meghan interviews author, Mark Schutter. He is the author of Cowboys Are Not Supposed to Cry, a memoir. He tells his story of living a life with grief that began in his midtwenties. The death of his young wife left him alone, and although life was tough, he vowed to show the world that he was tougher. Remarrying and having a daughter, to onlookers, from the outside, life seemed happy again, until in an anguished night of prayer, Mark heard the words that to be the husband and fa...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Meghan talks to Denise Klein, Addiction Specialist and Executive Director of Milestones Ranch Malibu, one of the nation’s premiere dual diagnosis treatment centers. Denise discusses her new upcoming book in which she co wrote, “Truth about Rehab.” The two discuss everything related to addiction, including the prevalence of dishonest treatment centers. Some of the questions they cover are: - What are some red flags for a bad treatment center? - How to choose a treatment center th...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this week's episode, Meghan speaks from her heart, sharing her own story without sparing any details, starting with the story of why her new year has started rougher than expected. For the audience of Judging Meghan, this week's episode is a must-listen and gives context for so many other moments from past episodes. We hope you listen and that this episode inspires you to tell your truth and your own story to someone you know. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 Support the show...
Jan 11, 2022•50 min
In this episode of Judging Meghan, Meghan talks to motivational speak Wayne Forrest, who became paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 25. "I made a terrible mistake and put myself in a position which caused me to dislocate my neck." While Wayne had to relearn how to live after this terrible accident, he shares his story about how he moved on. "One step at a time," Wayne says, "you have to go through the motions." Wayne tells Meghan the story of how he became a life coach and motivational s...
Jan 04, 2022•58 min
In this episode, Meghan speaks to fellow podcaster Melissa Bright. The two discuss their life experiences and how those experiences led up to them both becoming podcasters in the Mental Health space. Melissa's journey to find her purpose began with one simple question: "What makes your heart hurt?" After having a daughter at a young age, and losing her mother, she knew what she had to do, and decided to live a life learning and speaking about others' journeys. Her story is touching and familiar ...
Dec 14, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Meghan speaks with Maeve McGrath about bringing awareness to mental health laws in the United States, inspired by her brother Ryan. Maeve’s brother struggles with bipolar disorder, which resulted in him becoming homeless and living on the streets of Venice, California. Maeve fights everyday to save his life. She speaks on how the families of those who are mentally ill and homeless feel hopeless and betrayed because it is so much harder to get them help if they refuse to take the...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Dr. Tracy Bennet graces this week's episode discussing a heavily debated topic within the parenting community on children and their screens. Most kids spend an average of 10 hours a day on their screens, and 56% of parents worry their kids are screen addicted. The average age of first exposure to online pornography is 11 years old and 4 out of 5 tweens are on social media before age 12. Being distracted by the loss of her parents, Dr. Tracy needed answers for her own kids that had started to suf...
Nov 30, 2021•58 min
Joel Correa, a TikTok phenomenon at more than half a million followers, is featured on today's show speaking on growing up trying to hide his sexuality. Joel's formative years were shaped by the bullying and teasing they endured all throughout school due to being Afro-Latino and Gay. Beyond school, they also faced traditional family values that did not align with who they were becoming. Joel continued to persevere through the unforeseen challenges that life threw at them as they grew up, from th...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
After a short week off from the podcast, Meghan is back this week with Erin Walker to speak about her journey to becoming an expert in female aging issues, especially during perimenopause and menopause. Erin's journey began five years ago, but her hormone-related issues likely started during her first menstrual cycle when she was 11. Unfortunately, Erin suffered years of painful and debilitating symptoms before getting to the root of her troubles. Through this journey, she became an advocate for...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On this week's episode, Nikki DeLoach speaks about her time spent in the entertainment industry and the unforeseen struggles growing up. Though she experienced many challenges, nothing could have prepared Nikki for the day she received the news of her father’s diagnosis. Nikki was pregnant with her youngest, Bennett, within the same month she found out her baby had 4 heart defects, her father was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer’s: Pick’s disease. A decision had to be made between saving ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Meghan talks to her friend, Jennifer Caras on today's episode. The loss of her sister at a young age and the journey she has been through since her tragic passing. Julie passed away in her late 20's from a brain tumor, after being misdiagnosed for years. Jen speaks on the struggles many have with doctors, and finding the right diagnoses that could save your life if its caught early. Jen struggled seeing her sister not able to do the same things she was doing, like buying her first apartment or g...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Diane Foley, mother of American freelance journalist James Foley, speaks with Meghan on today's podcast about her journey of recovery after her son was taken hostage for over two years before eventually dying at the hands of his captors. It's hard to imagine a more heartbreaking tragedy than the loss of one's child, but Diane Foley epitomizes strength and resilience in the face of unthinkable grief. Having endured unimaginable emotional trauma, she has emerged as an advocate for others who suffe...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min
*** TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse, Sex trafficking, Labor trafficking, Cult, Suicide *** Amanda shares her story, starting when she was just a little girl being raised in what she described as an ultraconservative Christian cult. She was groomed from the beginning to not say no to a man and to be a homemaker. She was molested and sexually assaulted, with no idea how to deal with it at such an early age that it turned into rage. After a variety of events in her life, including sex trafficking, an...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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 ...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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 o...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 l...
Sep 07, 2021•57 min
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 y...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 car...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 th...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 remi...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Danielle Jernigan experienced emotional and psychological damage since her early childhood. Dani and Meghan talk about her early life suffering abuse from a very young age. Dani also had extreme birth trauma after her baby girl was born blue and limp. She was tormented by nightmares and panic attacks. Dani lives her life trying to spread the message of getting help with Postpartum depression within the black community. Dani and Meghan also talk about their childhoods and both being diagnosed wit...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Diane Neal — best known for her roles as Casey Novak in Law & Order: SVU and Abigail Borin on NCIS: New Orleans — joins Meghan for a lively conversation with some seriously funny moments and a lot of insight into some seriously important topics. The two take on the stigma of the average American woman's body in the entertainment industry, and the damaging effects of judging our self-worth on our body image. They also discuss what it was like for Diane to be on Law & Order: Special Victim...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Elisa and Meghan take deep dive 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 says these experiences 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 everythin...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It's not often that you get an intimate view of marriage in the way that this episode allows. Meghan and her husband talk about their lives before and after meeting, the challenges they've dealt with in their marriage, and where they see themselves in the future. Contact Meghan judgingmeghan.com | Instagram: @judingmeghan If you enjoyed this episode, please support the show . Support the Show Buy Meghan a Glass of Chardonnay Find a Therapist Support the show (https://judgingmeghan.com/support/) ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Lori talks about being with her husband, sister, and both parents when they transitioned. She prefers the term “transition” over “passed away” or “died” because in her experience when the body no longer functions, the person’s soul transitions to a different dimension and remains connected and accessible to those on earth. She shares with Meghan that she still feels their presence in her life. Lori tells Meghan that she can feel their energy in her home, and hear them speaking t...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Meghan interviews one of her closest friends, Josh Rosebrook, a skincare entrepreneur whose products have been recognized in nearly 20 international publications, including Vogue, Forbes, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. As Pride Month comes to a close, Josh shares his story of unacceptance as a child, when he was bullied and ostracized by his peers for being gay. "I wouldn't take it back for the world," Josh tells Meghan as he talks about the bullying a...
Jun 29, 2021•59 min
This episode stars Dr. Nadine Macaluso (A.k.a. "Dr. Nae", ex-wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet). After being married to the Wolf of Wallstreet, as well as receiving her PhD and Marriage and Family Therapy license, Dr. Nae knows how to spot a narcissist when she sees one. Dr. Nae also shares her personal experience of being married to the wolf-of-Wall-Street and what it was like to be married to him. More About Dr. Nae Get Dr. Macaluso's new Book "No More Trauma Bonding, A Therapists Guide for Heali...
Jun 22, 2021•52 min
