Best Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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1344: A Friday check-in with your future self 3:53

20h ago3:53

3:53

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we’re making space for small wins, gentle self-reflection, and a tiny act of kindness for next week’s you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and fo…

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1343: When life takes you off course (Throwback Thursday!) 5:32

2d ago5:32

5:32

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We start off with a destination in mind, and we start thinking of our route, our game plan and how we’re going to get there. That in and of itself is challenge enough - but what about the unpredictable things that throw us off course along the way? Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of th…

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1342: One of my favourite pieces of old wisdom 3:59

3d ago3:59

3:59

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today I'm sharing an adage I adore, and three ways it can help us. I hope this episode finds you when you most need it! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast…

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1341: Putting progress over perfection into action 4:30

4d ago4:30

4:30

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you ever feel like everything you do needs a tangible outcome, or you find it hard to make time for yourself, this one's for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragem…

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1340: Let's get our f*cks in a row! (Reprise!) 3:27

5d ago3:27

3:27

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today I’m asking you an important question based on something I wrote in my journal! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I’m a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for…

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329. Volume 41 winners: David Hoffrichter, Lauren McGuire, Barlow Crassmont, Patrick MacPhee 1:00:14

7d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

These four winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala: David Hoffrichter, illustrator of "The Rune Witch"; Lauren McGuire, author of "Karma Birds"; Barlow Crassmont, author of "The Boy from Elsewhen"; and, Patrick MacPhee, author of "Thirty Minutes or It's a Paradox."…

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1339: When in doubt, try this... 4:52

8d ago4:52

4:52

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 To wrap up the week I’m sharing a low-pressure way to get clearer on making that decision! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rou…

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1338: What if the answer's right under your nose? (Throwback Thursday!) 3:39

9d ago3:39

3:39

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Sometimes we completely dismiss the most simple solution because we're so used to thinking outside the box, but what if the answer is actually right under your nose? Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the h…

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1337: Pros, cons and gut feelings 5:28

10d ago5:28

5:28

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we’re exploring why your intuition deserves a spot at the decision making table. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers…

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1336: Trusting your gut 6:03

11d ago6:03

6:03

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 On today's episode, we're reminding ourselves that our decisions don’t need to make sense to anyone else but us. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and fo…

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1335: Permission to not have it all figured out 4:27

12d ago4:27

4:27

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If the pressure to have everything figured out is overwhelming, then today’s episode is a permission slip for you. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and …

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328. Volume 41 winners: Robert Lowell, Jordan Smajstrla, CL Fors, Ian Keith 1:00:30

14d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

These four winners from year 41 at the Writers & Illustrators of the Future workshop and awards gala: Robert Lowell, author of "Kill Switch"; Jordan Smajstrla, illustrator of "Kill Switch"; CL "Cherrie" Fors, illustrator of "A World of Repetitions"; Ian Keith, author of "Blackbird Stone."We discuss their journey as creative individuals and what mak…

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1334: The gift of unexpected joy 3:38

15d ago3:38

3:38

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you’re quick to lift up friends but slow to treat yourself with the same care, this episode is your reminder to soak up a little of your own wonderful energy this weekend! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m t…

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1333: This one's for all us people pleasers (Throwback Thursday!) 5:09

16d ago5:09

5:09

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Courtesy of The Curse of Lovely by Jacqui Marson, today's episode explores a fabulous starting point for saying no. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and…

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1332: Flavours of hard 5:26

17d ago5:26

5:26

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you’ve ever felt broken for struggling with things that seem easy for others, this pep talk is your reminder that you’re wonderfully human - just as you are. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The…

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1331: The courage to prioritise yourself 4:11

18d ago4:11

4:11

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you’ve ever felt like your needs come last, then this episode is your reminder to claim your space and celebrate what truly matters to you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and Th…

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1330: Giving yourself permission to take up space 4:38

19d ago4:38

4:38

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we’re fighting the urge to minimise our needs and dreams, and embracing the courage it takes to let ourselves want more. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers …

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327. Jonathan Merkh President Forefront Books, #2 Fastest Growing Publisher in the US 1:07:47

21d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Jonathan Merkh is the President and Publisher at Forefront Books. Andrea Fleck-Nesbit, president of the Independent Book Publishers Association and a previous podcast guest, introduced Merkh to the host. Merkh previously served as vice president and publisher at Thomas Nelson Publishers, led Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and Guidepo…

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1329: Find your weekly lesson! 3:47

22d ago3:47

3:47

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're diving into how we can take a scavenger hunt approach to building a life we love! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel …

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1328: You're allowed to change your mind (Throwback Thursday!) 2:51

23d ago2:51

2:51

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Embrace your stubborn nature, but remember - you're allowed to go back on your decisions. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rous…

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1327: In praise of wonky attempt and new recipes! 5:45

24d ago5:45

5:45

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 In today's episode, we're diving into why messy first tries are worth celebrating, and the power of having an imperfect starting points. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Cour…

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1326: Maybe it's time to pick up your shovel 4:34

25d ago4:34

4:34

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you’re sick of trying to bloom where you're planted, today's episode is all about giving yourself permission to shake things up and find a place where you can really thrive! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m…

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1325: Blooming in unlikely places 3:32

26d ago3:32

3:32

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we’re exploring how to find pockets of joy and opportunities right where you are—even if it’s not where you hoped to be! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers …

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326. Isaac Stewart VP Creative Development Dragonsteel Entertainment 54:46

28d ago54:46

54:46

Isaac Stewart, once an independent author and artist, now serves as the Vice President of Creative Development at Dragonsteel Entertainment. Isaac designed and illustrated the interior art for Brandon Sanderson’s “The Way of Kings,” including the Alethi Women’s script, maps, Shallan’s and Navani’s notebook pages, and additional artwork. He also cre…

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1324: It doesn't always have to be new-new! 4:04

29d ago4:04

4:04

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you're looking for a spark of inspiration and you want to tend to your curiosity (or even your inner child), today's episode is for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The C…

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1323: You get to harvest the crops (Throwback Thursday!) 4:01

30d ago4:01

4:01

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We spend so much time focusing on working hard and planting the seeds, that it's hard to even realise those seeds started growing. Today we're taking a good look at our crops! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m …

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1322: A counter-intuitive approach to problem solving 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you feel like you're just too close to the problem, or you're sick of thinking about it and not finding helpful solutions, I've got a slightly random idea for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host …

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1321: What are you inadvertently depriving yourself of? 3:54

1M ago3:54

3:54

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're making space for joy by diving into all or nothing thinking and challenging the stories we tell ourselves. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast…

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1320: Stealing breadcrumbs and creating a life you love 3:45

1M ago3:45

3:45

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you need a dash of hope or a dollop of inspiration this morning, I've got just the thing for you! Check out my interview with Austin Kleon here! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep…

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325. Making the Writers of the Future 41 Audiobook - Kirby Heyborne and Jim, Tamra, Taylor Meskimen 1:19:31

1M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Today’s guests are Jim, Tamra, and Taylor Meskimen along with Kirby Heyborne. The Meskimens were recorded in a studio in Los Angeles while Kirby was from his home in Utah. This episode discusses creating the Writers of the Future Volume 41 audiobook.Jim is an actor, comedian, and impressionist best known for his voice-over work in video games. His …

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1319: Use the plasters! (Reprise!) 5:33

1M ago5:33

5:33

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today I'm sharing a really helpful reminder, and some really powerful questions to help you give yourself more of what you need! * Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Cour…

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1318: Find the unexpected treasure (Throwback Thursday!) 4:02

1M ago4:02

4:02

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're diving into the importance of experimenting, and leaning into uncertainty. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel R…

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1317: Do something tiny for future you 4:19

1M ago4:19

4:19

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're diving into the importance of micro acts of kindness towards ourselves, and how they can bring a bit more ease into our lives! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and …

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1316: An alternative way to start the day 4:19

1M ago4:19

4:19

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today is about meeting yourself where you're at, and starting your day being on your own team. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The…

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1315: Let's give future us a break (Reprise!) 3:10

1M ago3:10

3:10

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We’re kicking off the week with some compassionate strategy, and giving future us a well-earned break! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founde…

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324. Grand Prize Winners Randyn Bartholomew, Writer, and Jordan Smajstrla, Illustrator 58:42

1M ago58:42

58:42

On the evening of Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the 41st Annual Writers of the Future and the 36th Annual Illustrators of the Future L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Gala in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Randyn C. J. Bartholomew from Brooklyn, NY was named the 2025 Grand Prize Writer Winner and Jordan Smajstrla of Boerne, TX was named t…

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1314: Rediscover the things you used to love (Reprise!) 4:03

1M ago4:03

4:03

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 When I was younger, I was obsessed with reading, but as I got older, life got in the way. Today's pep talk is the reminder you need to go do the things you used to love, and to carve out time to play! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg &…

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1313: You can't be on top of everything (Throwback Thursday!) 5:50

1M ago5:50

5:50

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 All of our to-do-lists and someday piles are fit to burst. Today we’re taking an unconventional, and slightly uncomfortable, approach to ALL the things we have to do. *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m th…

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1312: Rest is a necessity, not a luxury (Reprise!) 4:26

1M ago4:26

4:26

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We're brought up with the idea that rest needs to be well-earned. Well, today we're flipping that upside down! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and…

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1311: A messy pep talk! (Reprise!) 4:02

2M ago4:02

4:02

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're all about embracing our wonderful, messy, inconsistent selves! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I’m a…

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1310: Let's start the week differently (Reprise!) 3:23

2M ago3:23

3:23

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're kicking off the week in a rebellious fashion and looking at the week from a different angle! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and found…

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1309: A question to end the week (Reprise!) 4:13

2M ago4:13

4:13

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you need a prod to be kinder to yourself, today’s question will help. Click here to check out the Creatively Dealing with your Inner Dreamshitter Solo Adventure! About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I’m a coach, w…

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1308: Take life notes (Throwback Thursday!) 3:54

2M ago3:54

3:54

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're looking at how we can capture the wisdom we gain from going through hard things for our future selves. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast…

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1307: Changing familiar scripts 4:16

2M ago4:16

4:16

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you struggle with the idea of ease or taking shortcuts, today's episode is for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Ro…

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1306: Listen up if you're too dang hard on yourself (Reprise!) 4:16

2M ago4:16

4:16

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We tend to be an unreliable narrator for ourselves. Today I'm offering up some helpful questions to get you curious about whether what you tell yourself is actually true. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m …

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1305: Sneaky perfectionism (Reprise!) 5:59

2M ago5:59

5:59

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 As we're going about building a life we love, perfectionism can be a sneaky old thing. Today we're diving into some of it's hiding places. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and T…

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1304: Let's find ourselves some joy! 3:46

2M ago3:46

3:46

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 We’re wrapping up this week on The Daily Pep! with a mini Friday challenge that I think we could all do with! ** Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ** | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcas…

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1303: I know you know this (Throwback Thursday!) 4:35

2M ago4:35

4:35

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 Today we're diving into head knowledge (what we know intellectually) and heart knowledge (knowing something in our bones). ** Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ** | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of The Daily Pep! and The Courage…

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1302: The power of the pause 5:57

2M ago5:57

5:57

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you’re a people pleaser, today I’m sharing a really powerful tool that has been a game changer in my own life! ** Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ** | The Curse of Lovely, Jacqui Marson | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the host of Th…

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1301: Do it your own way 4:26

2M ago4:26

4:26

🎉🎉 Come join the email community! 🎉🎉 If you need a reminder that being different is a good thing, and to lean into your inner rebel and not just your inner good girl, today’s episode is for you! ** Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ** | A transcript of this episode is available here. About Meg & The Daily Pep! I’m Meg and I’m the hos…

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