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Judging Meghan

Every week, host Meghan Judge sits down with guests to explore the real stuff—navigating grief and loss, embracing aging with more grace and less judgment, working through relationship challenges, and finding ways to make the world a little brighter. Past guests include Congressman Eric Swalwell, Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Marianne Williamson (Author & Activist),

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73:31

Choosing Empathy Over Fear: Grief, Courage, and the...

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2026/02/10

In this deeply important episode I am joined by two incredible women and dear friends, Tanya Monaghan and Luisa Cabrera Faist, for a powerful and honest conversation about community, courage, and using our voices. Together, we share how South Bay Takes a Stand began as a small idea and grew into a grassroots movement that brought thousands of people together through candlelight vigils and peaceful marches rooted in empathy and solidarity. Standing before a sea of faces became a moment none of us

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47:57

Letting Go of What Drains You and Coming Back to...

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2026/02/03

In this episode, I’m joined by Kate King, a licensed counselor, board certified art therapist, and author of Mend or Move On. Kate brings such a compassionate, steady presence as we talk about healing through creativity, grounding in nature, and the quiet ways we carry those we have lost. We reflect on how heavy the world feels right now, and why kindness and support matter more than ever.Kate shares why she focuses on Internal Family Systems therapy, also known as parts work, and how healing

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60:17

The GLP 1 Revolution: The Science of Weight Without...

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2026/01/27

In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Alexandra Sowa for an honest, and grounded conversation about weight, health, and the quiet mental noise so many women live with every day. We talk openly about GLP 1 medications and the complicated emotions tied to our bodies, food, and self worth. I share my own experience starting and stopping medication, the fear that creeps in late at night, the shame and stigma, and what surprised me most when the mental noise returned.We break down the science in a

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63:57

When Support Turns Toxic: Navigating Adult Bullying...

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2026/01/20

In this episode, I sit down again with clinical psychologist Dr. Noelle Santorelli for a conversation that feels especially important. We talk about adult bullying, relational aggression, and the deep grief that can come from losing friendships and a sense of belonging, particularly within mom groups and close communities. This episode is rooted in mental health and grief, because these losses change how safe the world feels and how we see ourselves. I share openly about why I started this podcast

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76:50

Loving Yourself Through Loss, Aging, and Life’s Hard...

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2026/01/13

In this episode, I’m joined by two women who feel more like family than friends. Vivian Garcia-Tunon, an executive coach, and Christiane Crowder, my chosen sister, share their own experiences with loss, grief, and the pressures we face growing up and as adults. We talk honestly about childhood wounds, body image struggles, and the inner voices that try to make us shrink, and how we learn to challenge them over time.We dive into what self-love really looks like, journaling, therapy, movement,

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49:14

The Epic of You | Learning to Live Beyond Survival...

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2026/01/06

This episode I’m joined by Peter Bailey, author of The Epic of You: Reframe Your Past to Navigate Your Future, TEDx speaker, and president of the Prouty Project. Peter shares his journey from New York to Minnesota and how his work with urban youth, wilderness leadership, and community shaped his understanding of resilience, identity, and purpose.Peter opens up about his childhood, growing up in a loving but deeply complicated family, and how early trauma shaped his people pleasing, sense of

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65:35

Are You Here? Love, Loss, and Staying Connected with...

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2025/12/30

In this episode I sit down with Jenny Robinson Clark and Travis Clark. It’s the first time I’ve had a married couple on the podcast, and their warmth, humor, and openness make it feel like you’re listening in on a talk between old friends. Jenny and Travis share how they met in a Los Angeles coffee shop and how their relationship unfolded quickly and intuitively. From building a marriage to raising four kids, they talk about choosing presence over perfection, growing through different seasons of

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63:04

Aligning Your Life: Healing, Creativity, and...

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2025/12/23

Today I sat down with Colette Barron-Reid for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, survival, and what it truly means to heal. We explore how complex trauma, ancestral pain, and past experiences quietly shape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of safety. Colette shares her story of growing up with family trauma, addiction, and shame, offering a raw and validating perspective for anyone who has ever felt different or overwhelmed.We discuss how healing is not about willpower alone

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67:45

Surviving Hollywood, Facing Loss, and Signs Along the...

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2025/12/16

In this episode I sit down with my friend Marisa Coughlan. Marissa shares her journey as an actress and writer, from growing up in Minnesota to building a successful career in Hollywood and eventually choosing to leave Los Angeles to begin a new chapter. We speak honestly about the emotional toll of the industry, constant rejection, power imbalances, and the pressure women face to disappear as they age. We also dive into her film Blue Eyed Girl, now available on Amazon, and the deeply personal

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55:38

The Path to Healing: A Journey Through Anxiety and...

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2025/12/09

This week, we’re revisiting a very meaningful conversation — an episode that continues to resonate deeply with so many listeners. If you missed it the first time or simply need the reminder, I’m so glad you’re here.In this episode, I'm joined by James Francis, a speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the book “There's Coffee in the Fridge: One Man's Journey Through Anxiety and Depression.” Together, we delve into the journey of overcoming trauma, depression, and finding hope. From childhood

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50:24

The Worm Queen’s Wild Journey: From Chronic Illness...

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2025/12/02

In this episode I sit down with Kim Rogers, better known as the Worm Queen and the founder of Rogers Hood Apothecary. If you’ve seen her parasite cleanse kit going viral, you’re not imagining it. Even Heidi Klum has talked about it, and Kim was recently featured in Cosmo. When her team first reached out, I’ll admit my immediate reaction was that the whole topic sounded gross, but the more I learned, the more fascinated I became. Her story is one of the most surprising and inspiring I’ve

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59:02

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Kelly Chase on Trauma,...

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2025/11/25

In this episode I sit down with Kelly Chase, the entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, and familiar face from season one of Love Is Blind. Kelly shares the story of her life before the show, including growing up with big dreams that were discouraged, choosing the “safe” path in corporate America, and reaching the burnout so many women know too well. She talks openly about overworking, overgiving, losing herself in unhealthy patterns, and the moment she finally walked away from a career that did not

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30:02

Hope in Hostile Times: Congressman Eric Swalwell on...

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2025/11/21

With the recent announcement of his run for California governor, we wanted to re-release this episode with Congressman Eric Salwell from a few months back.In today's episode I am so excited to sit down with Congressman Eric Swalwell representative of California’s 14th Congressional District and former prosecutor for an unfiltered emotional and urgent conversation about the state of our country and what it means to lead with courage and conviction in the face of chaos fear and division What

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60:03

Essential Inner Resources for Good Mental Health & A...

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2025/11/18

Essential Inner Resources for Good Mental Health & A Fulfilling Life with Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Celeste Birkhofer This episode I am joined by Dr. Celeste Birkhofer, a licensed clinical psychologist, longtime Stanford educator, mother, and upcoming author whose work centers on grief, suicide prevention, and the emotional weight of perfectionism. Dr. Celeste opens up about growing up in a military family, navigating a parent’s alcoholism, and how her own experiences with depression,

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56:51

Understanding the Risks and Realities of...

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2025/11/11

This episode I’m joined by Dr. Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist, researcher, and one of the leading voices challenging the conventional approach to antidepressants. Together, we have an open and eye-opening conversation about the truth behind psychiatric medication, withdrawal, and what real healing looks like beyond the quick-fix model.Dr. Horowitz shares his own experience with dependence and recovery, explaining why stopping antidepressants can be so difficult and how proper tapering, done slowly

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61:23

Love, Loss, and the Bonds That Last Forever: In...

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2025/11/04

I am re-releasing one of the most meaningful conversations I have ever had. I recorded this with Bruce and Donna Ellis, two people who have been like second parents to me. I wanted to share it again after recently losing Bruce, who was not only a hero in my life but someone deeply loved by everyone who knew him.This episode is about love, family, and the people who shape who we become. We talk about their daughter Julie, my best friend since childhood and my soulmate, whose kindness, humor, and

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37:13

The Unbreakable Spirit of Hall of Fame Boxer Christy...

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2025/10/29

In this powerful episode I sit down with one of the most iconic figures in boxing history, Christy Salters Martin, the first woman ever inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. Her story is one of triumph, trauma, and unbreakable resilience.Christy shares her journey from a small-town girl in West Virginia who learned early on to hide who she was, to becoming a boxing phenomenon headlining Pay-Per-View events alongside Mike Tyson. But behind the bright lights and roaring crowds, she was living in

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69:49

A Mother’s Love Through Loss: Finding Light After...

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2025/10/21

Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide, depression, and grief—please listen with care.This deeply emotional episode is a revisited talk I had with a remarkable guest: Betsy Thibaut Stephens. Betsy is a mother, writer, and survivor of unthinkable loss. Her son, Charlie, was a bright, compassionate, easygoing 21-year-old who quietly battled depression—a struggle that ended in tragedy. In her beautifully written book, Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After

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46:50

The Impact of AI, Loneliness, and Finding Meaning...

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2025/10/14

In this episode I sit down with my friend, psychotherapist, and author John Tsilimparis to explore two of the biggest challenges shaping our world today: the rise of artificial intelligence and the quiet epidemic of loneliness.We’re living in a time when we’re more connected than ever and yet more isolated than we’ve ever been. John and I talk about how technology, social media, and AI are reshaping the way we think, feel, and connect, and how they’re quietly impacting our mental health,

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63:39

Faith Over Fear: Navigating Uncertain Times with ...

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2025/10/07

This episode is a revisited conversation with the incredible Marianne Williamson, bestselling author, activist, and former presidential candidate, for a discussion that feels more relevant than ever. We dive deep into the power of love, resilience, and the urgent need for healing both individually and collectively. From the state of our nation to the deeper spiritual truths that guide us, we explore how faith, activism, and self-awareness can help us find our footing in uncertain times. Marianne

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