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Judging Meghan

Every Tuesday, Judging Meghan explores stories that prove our strength and resilience as human beings. Featured guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor & Port

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55:36

Wayne Forrest: Learning How to Live Again After My...

Judging Meghan ·

2022/01/04

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

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54:57

Finding My Purpose in Podcasting, with Melissa Bright

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2021/12/14

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

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70:04

Maeve McGrath on the Dark Underbelly of Mental Health...

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2021/12/07

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

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55:44

Dr. Tracy Bennet on The Effects Screen Time has on...

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2021/11/30

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

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68:20

Joel Correa on Growing Up LGBTQ+ as a First...

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2021/11/23

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,

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59:37

Erin Walker's Path to Becoming a Voice For Women...

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2021/11/16

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

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85:01

Actress Nikki DeLoach Opens Up About Losing Her...

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2021/11/02

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

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71:57

Jennifer Caras: The Tragic Loss and Misdiagnosis of...

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2021/10/26

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

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42:15

Grieving the Life of My Son, Freelance Journalist...

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2021/10/19

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

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59:47

I Escaped a Cult, Sex Trafficking and Became an...

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2021/10/12

*** 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, and a

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77:43

Understanding and Accepting My Childhood Trauma, with...

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2021/10/05

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:

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60:28

Author Kelsey Chittick: The Sudden Loss of Her...

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2021/09/28

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

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60:28

How Childhood Trauma Affects Us As Adults, with Dr....

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2021/09/21

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

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67:26

Josh Rosebrook on Using Skincare to Foster a Love For...

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2021/09/14

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

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53:50

I Felt Punished for My Infertility, with Fertility...

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2021/09/07

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,

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79:49

Female Empowerment: How To Stay True To Yourself and...

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2021/08/31

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

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79:49

I Spiraled out of Control Before Becoming a Mental...

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2021/08/24

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

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79:49

My Life Has Been a Journey of Healing, with Amy...

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2021/08/17

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

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79:49

SPECIAL EPISODE: Dr. Mary Hannon on Vaccine Myths and...

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2021/08/12

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

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79:49

Meghan talks to her friend Tara Hackley about her...

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2021/08/10

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

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