Today my guest, Caia DelaVergne, tells her story. In 2015, she was shot in the head along with another friend. Her story is one of survival but also how Caia went on to become a Mom and not let her story define her life. Caia has actively worked through her trauma in numerous ways and has gone on to share her story to help other shooting victims. She has gone on to become a spokesperson for Moms Demand Action. Her story is one of bravery and resilience and I am beyond honored to have her on my p...
Aug 30, 2022•58 min
**Trigger warning - suicidal ideation, depression, alcohol addiction Today on The Judging Meghan Podcast, I interview Author, Jenny Debolt. We talk her story and how she has dealt with numerous unbearable losses. Jenny tells us the story of the loss of her niece sue to a drowning accident. The accident forever changed Jenny and her sister. We talk about her journey through grief, as well as supporting her sister through her grief, which left her dealing with an alcohol addiction and depression, ...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Jan Canty's world was upended when her husband didn't come home one night. She later learned he had been connected with a pimp and a prostitute - giving them money hand over fist - leaving her massively in debt. After having to identify his body and being hounded by the media during his salacious trial, she needed to discover her why. The journey was one of trauma and betrayal, but she was unable to grieve for years. Still unable to share where she lives, due to threats. Jan has found freedom in...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This week, I had the pleasure of talking to Kim Toller, the host of A Million Other Choices Podcast. She was inspired to start her podcast after the murder of her niece in 2018. And her interest in true crime quickly turned into an obsession that drove Kim to help others that may have been touched with similar tragedies. On her podcast, she largely covers Canadian Cases. She has a special connection with the victims and their families because she understands what they are going through and wants...
Aug 09, 2022•56 min
Today on The Judging Meghan Podcast, we are honored to have Author, Comedian and Speaker, Michael Gershe . Michael is a survivor of a drunk driving crash that killed his mother and nearly killed him at 8 weeks old. Michael has used his powerful and inspirational story with just a bit of humor to speak all over the United States. Although he broke nearly every bone in his body in the crash, he overcame multiple surgeries and became a collegiate swimmer, college educator, entertainer and author. M...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week, I talk to local Hermosa Beach, California residents, filmmaker and activist, Heidi Swan and former city council member, Carolyn Petty. We talk about the little known link between teen marijuana use and adult schizophrenia, as well as the increasing incidences of depression and anxiety. Marijuana has been found in many cases to be a gateway drug to many more severe drugs and even suicide in recent years. I wanted to shed some light on this topic due to the legalization and dispensaries...
Jul 26, 2022•54 min
Perry Power was sexually abused by his step grandfather at the age of 10 for approximately 1-1/2 years. He kept his dark secret for many years until one day it was spotted. Perry never went back to that house again. His father sadly knew the secret but didn’t want it to ever be discussed again. This resulted in massive amounts of PTSD for Perry. He came out with his story and shares in with others to help them know it is ok to break the dreaded silence that they carry. Today, his message revolve...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr
Martin Lockett came from an impoverished background, he still always felt loved. Even though money was tight, he never felt like he was lacking. They encouraged him to get involved in sports and school, because they knew the lure of the streets at that time was very strong. Even with all of this on his side, he wanted to belong somewhere and fit in, which led to his first experience with drinking and drugs. That experience helped him to break out of his shyness, which lead to more drugs and hang...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min
My guest today is Roxanne Faire. We delve into her story of her rough childhood growing up outside of Chicago. Her life was not easy growing up. Her parents struggled financially but she knew her mothers love. She always felt something was off and there was something her mother wasn’t telling her. Roxanne discovered at age 14 that the man she called her father was not her biological father. Her mother hid the identity of her real Dad to protect her. She struggled for many years to learn that she...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Today, we are going to talk about a subject I am very passionate about. My own battle with Bulimia started at age 13 . I talk about my own struggles with self love and acceptance. Having struggled for many years I am deeply passionate about helping young girls and women with self acceptance and love. My guest, Rachel Freeman and I talk about the struggles we both had to get to the places where we are today. Rachel found herself spiraling out of control after becoming a child model. Rachel has be...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Today I have the pleasure of having the host of Let the Good Things In Show with Amanda Acker. I was drawn to her positivity and wanted to have her on my show to tell us about her story. After her parents divorced, it started a cycle of family and emotional trauma that continued for years. Her senior year in high school took her from a top student to barely graduating and regularly drinking alcohol, which led to promiscuity - all in an effort to get the attention of her dad. Her attention and lo...
Jun 21, 2022•59 min
**Trigger warning: The following episode may be triggering including topics of depression and suicide. In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Kate Ruehle with me. In February 2019, her son, Warren, took his life by suicide. She is now sharing her story with others to bring awareness to others. In the last several years the numbers of children taking their own lives has tripled. Please listen to her story and share with all parents. Her story is one of devastating heartbreak. Kate is on a ...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 7 min
The Hosts of The Good Mourning Grief Podcast, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are todays guests. Both ladies lost their Mothers suddenly and tragically in 2019. Thrown into the unbearable losses in their early thirties was too much to bear. Imogen was also a new mother and felt she was all alone. We discuss why they started their podcast, how they met and became the best of friends in a grief support group. Both ladies taught me so much. I was especially touched by the fact that they have turned t...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This is my most heartfelt episode to date. Today you are going to hear a conversation between myself and my Mom. We discuss her attack as a young girl and how it forever impacted her life. She lost both a child and a husband, and has had to learn how to live again after these traumatic losses. While I had my own trauma from the many losses in my life. My relationship with my Mom has had ups and downs. The love is always there. I wanted to share for those people who are going through hard things ...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today's guest is Antoinette Logan. She is an international author of "It Starts with I", a life coach, media professional, CEO, and all around amazingly strong. She talks to me about her childhood experiences with trauma, feeling unwanted, abused, and how she used those experiences to make her into the woman she is today. ABOUT ANTOINETTE: Antoinette Logan is a multi-faceted media professional and international author, based out of Atlanta and Chicago. She has worked her way up in the branding a...
May 17, 2022•59 min
**Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk a great deal about childhood abuse, rape, and domestic violence** In this episode, I talk to Marie Neill. She is an amazingly strong woman who has been through some intense trauma. From being abused during childhood to being raped to being sold to a man 24 years older than her in a foreign country, she has gone through just about every trauma you can imagine. We talk about her story and how she managed to find the good in the hard times. We discuss whe...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
My guest today, Judy Van Niekerk, is an entrepreneur, a human behavioral specialist, and an iconic life mentor. She has learned through her own experiences that there is no challenge that we cannot thrive from. No challenge we are not greater than. Her story, which may be triggering, is one of bravery and hope. She stresses that what happened to it her as a young girl did not define her, but it did inspire her to thrive in the way she is living her life today. Being locked up during childhood an...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Stroke survivor, Marcia Moran, is my guest today. I have wanted to do an episode about this subject for a while, especially after I read her book, Stroke Forward. We talk about what a stroke is The warning signs of a stroke Even healthy people can have a stroke The importance of getting to the hospital as soon as possible and why BEFAST is so important. How to be your own healthcare advocate From her website, Stroke Forward ... The morning my stroke occurred caught me off guard. I woke up and kn...
Apr 26, 2022•48 min
Victoria Cuore has endured more pain than one can even imagine in one lifetime. She was raised by narcissistic parents that sent her off to her grandmother at a young age. After a horrible break up with what she was her true love. She met a man that on paper was everything a girl could ask for. Her boyfriend began Love Bombing her early on in the relationship. He insisted on a quick marriage and quickly after they were married and pregnant, the relentless abuse began. Victoria was beaten so badl...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Braun. He is an internationally renowned medium, lecturer, author. I wanted to have him on to talk about his career as a medium with over 17,000 sittings under his belt. I have personally sat with Tim numerous times. The information he has shared with me brought me peace and healing. Tim is currently practicing in Newport California. He does readings all over the world. You can follow him @timbraunmedium on Instagram and his website, https://www.timbr...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr
Todays episode is one I will never forget. Will Jimeno recounts his story of 911. If you were old enough you will never forget where you were on that horrific day. Will tells the story of walking into the towers knowing that a plane had hit the building. He says he and his fellow Port Authority Officers knew what they needed to do. It is nothing but a miracle that Will is still alive. He lives his life in service to others. It was an honor to talk to Will a true hero. ABOUT WILL: At the time of ...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min
I am honored today to have Dr. Kevin Payne on the podcast. He is a social psychologist, a speaker, a podcaster, author, and skydiver - currently with under 600 jumps under his belt. Kevin talks about his misdiagnosis living with chronic pain. After years of struggling he was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which is what truly spurred his mission. You can find Kevin under his podcast, “Your Life Lived Well”and at yourlifelivedwell.co. Kevin is in a mission to help others and never defi...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today is probably the most important episode I have ever recorded. Michelle Leopold was mom living her normal life until the most horrifying thing happened to her family - the death of her son, Trevor. She tells the story of this handsome, outgoing, loved teenager who started out by smoking pot. This didn't alarm her until she realized that the pot we smoked when we were younger is much different than what is sold today. This was his gateway drug to what ultimately killed him. We learn about how...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today's episode is with the founder of the National Single Parent Resource Center, Judy Romanoff, also known as Coach Judy. Her personal experiences with her own daughter and a prolonged custody battle inspired her to change the whole direction of her life and career. The knowledge she took from her own pain and the pain she heard from other women helped her turn this time into a positive thing where she could give back to parents who needed help and guide them through a family court situation. ...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr
This week I sat down with Danielle Cobo. We discussed her battle with Postpartum depression after the birth of her twin boys. I learned 1 and 7 women experience postpartum depression. We have been taught as a culture to keep it quiet. I also experienced postpartum with my first born, and I remember feeling guilty because we went through so much to have her. This episode is just a reminder to be real with others. Talk about your feelings and get help if you need it. There should be no shame! Wome...
Mar 08, 2022•57 min
From living with parents who had a toxic marriage to being bullied and scared of trusting anyone. My guest today, Gill Tietz has been through so much pain. The pain left her angry and looking for happiness, which she found through her coping mechanism of drinking alcohol. Today we talk about her journey to finding her power in being sober and how she combatted the anger she was left with due to her childhood. Gill is a biochemist and podcaster. Her weekly podcast, “Sober Powered,” helps others e...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today, I am talking again to the most amazing therapist on the planet. Dr. Nadine Macaluso has put up with me for many years and all of my issues, and I credit her for helping save me. In this episode, we talk about several topics including. the tragic passing of Chelsea Christ. Chelsea took her own life at just 30 years of age. She was Miss USA 2019, an Attorney and Reporter with “Extra.” We discuss how many people suffer from depression and suffer silently. We also discuss the new A&E docu...
Feb 22, 2022•52 min
I met Chloe through my sister, who was her teacher. When my sister read her book, Perf: The Unspoken Flaws in a “Perfect” Culture, she said I had to interview her. Chloe is an author, as well as an assistant for a talent agency for a scripted comedy series. Chloe wrote the book for those who keep comparing themselves to others and beating themselves up with the “You Should Be”s. This can be paralyzing to moving forward and Chloe wanted to break free from the perfectionism that was holding her ba...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
My guest, Fred Rutman, started intermittent fasting after several health scares to heal his body. The research he had found dealt with metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, which is when you have too much insulin floating in your system. Once that gets out of whack, so many of your other hormones get out of whack, including your leptin and your ghrelin, which is your satiety and hunger signals, your estrogen, your testosterone, your adrenaline, your growth hormones, and more. It's a domino e...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr
Do you believe in gut feelings? In this episode, I talk to licensed clinical social worker, BZ (Elizabeth) Tebo. **Trigger Warning - We talk about many things, including suicide, so if this is a trigger for you, you will want to skip this episode. - We learn all about BZ Tebo and how she came to the point she is at now - We discuss whether you should listen to your gut - How life experiences can inspire your calling and profession - All about her new children's book, The Elephant on Aaron's Ches...
Feb 01, 2022•56 min
