Becoming is Messy

06/04/2026

Like many Gen X girls, I grew up with Oprah in my living room.

What I didn’t realize then was that one episode introduction of Martha Beck would lead to one word that would help change the course of my life, and decades later I’d find myself preparing to hand Martha a copy of my own memoir.

Life has a way of connecting dots long after they’re first drawn.

As my daughter prepares to leave for college, I’ve found myself reflecting on the people who quietly shape us. The books, teachers, mentors, and voices that plant seeds we don’t fully understand until years later.

This week’s essay explores possibility, influence, motherhood, and the invisible threads that connect one generation to the next.

Because sometimes the people who change our lives never know the role they played. And sometimes we don’t recognize the significance of a moment until years after it’s passed.

I’d love to hear from you: Who planted a seed in your life that you’re still growing from today?

Read the full article on Substack…

Book Three of The Unperfect Life Trilogy, unfolding in real time.

05/29/2026

Today I turned in the final manuscript for Becoming is Messy to my publisher.

After years of writing, revising, questioning, remembering, healing, and finding the courage to tell the truth, there are officially no more chapters left to write.

Just typing that feels surreal.

This story has been my companion for a long time. It has asked more of me than I ever expected and given me more in return than I could have imagined.

Today feels equal parts exciting, vulnerable, terrifying, and beautiful.

Mostly, though, it feels like gratitude.

As I hit send, I found myself thinking about the little girl at the center of this story. The one who spent so much of her life believing she needed to earn love, prove her worth, or hide the parts of herself that felt different.

The high five in this picture is for her.

Not only did we survive our messy journey, we found meaning in it. And now we get to shine a light on it in the hope that someone else feels a little less alone in theirs.

Wow.

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to tell this story, listened to pieces of it along the way, shared your own becoming with me, and reminded me that our stories matter.

And thank you to for believing in this project and helping bring it into the world. The manuscript is officially in your hands now.

I look forward to working with the team to bring this to the world in
December 💚

04/14/2026

There are moments in life where you don’t have the answers.

Where things feel uncertain, heavy, or just… unclear.

And everything in you wants to figure it out, fix it, or control what happens next.

But sometimes the most powerful thing you can do
is take a breath…
and choose to trust anyway.

This conversation reminded me that faith isn’t about knowing how it will all unfold.
It’s about believing you’ll be okay, even when you don’t.

If you’re in a season where things feel unknown or unsettled (aren't we all feeling a bit of that right now), this one is for you. 💛

🎧 New episode of Becoming is Messy is live ⬇️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ty5vU5hymz59d7QFFEBsK?si=PwjvdQ-mS1OI1tmxAHkrzQ

Becoming is Messy · Episode

02/19/2026

Most of us entered the workplace without ever learning how to regulate our nervous systems or unpack the survival patterns we picked up long before we had job titles.

And yet we’re expected to lead.

I’m honored to be speaking at the TraumaWise Workplace Summit (March 2–6) — a free, 5-day online event for leaders who want trauma-informed strategies that actually hold up in real workplaces.

In my session, I’ll be teaching from my Imperfect LEVEL UP Framework — seven competencies that help leaders move from performance and burnout into grounded, authentic leadership.

This isn’t about fixing people.
It’s about building capacity.
Felt-safety. Connection. Co-regulation. Real growth.

If you care about leading in a way that supports both results and wholeness, I’d love to see you there.

🎟 Free ticket: link in bio

02/18/2026

The world feels a little loud right now, doesn’t it?

In this week’s episode of Becoming is Messy, I sat down with Christy Whitman to talk about something that feels especially relevant in this moment — how to move from chaos to calm.

We talked about embracing magic in a way that’s practical, not fluffy. About how our nervous system holds onto old survival patterns. About why so many of us are secretly afraid to feel good. About people-pleasing, watching our words, and learning to partner with the universe instead of fighting everything.

There’s one moment in the episode where we literally hug ourselves and talk about calming the limbic system. It sounds simple, but sometimes simple is exactly what we need.

If you’ve been feeling heavy, reactive, overstimulated, or just tired… this conversation might feel like a deep breath.

The full episode is live here ⬇️
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UOucpLosUzew3e2Mza0aG?si=YiGckcgdShGGCw6iRJE_zA

Becoming is Messy · Episode

02/13/2026

There comes a point in your becoming when logic alone stops being enough.

The signs start showing up, the nudges get louder, and your inner knowing asks you to trust what you cannot fully explain.

This week on Becoming Is Messy, I sit down with Valeria Maritza to talk about trusting synchronicities, embracing universal guidance, and learning to believe yourself before the proof arrives.

If you’ve been feeling the whisper… this conversation is for you.

Listen now. ✨



https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jJ8uaoBZ9V8wbK8iucHyW?si=wERC_yhvSq6fPmE2y1ujHw

Becoming is Messy · Episode

02/09/2026

Last night’s performance by genuinely moved me. I felt love, creativity, culture, and humanity all at once. It reminded me of the version of America I’m proud of. The one rooted in connection, expression, and care for one another.

Moments like that feel small, but they matter. They remind us what’s possible.

Feeling grateful and hopeful today.

02/08/2026

This video put words to something I have been feeling deeply for months.

So many people are exhausted, depressed, dysregulated, and carrying a quiet sense of trauma from years of instability and harm by systems and those in power. It makes sense that some want to burn everything down in rage, while others cling tightly to the status quo out of fear or benefit. Both reactions are understandable. Neither is the way forward.

What this moment is asking of us is not revolution through chaos. It is integration. It is nervous system healing. It is personal sovereignty.

We cannot change the world from a place of constant activation. We cannot make wise, bold decisions while dysregulated. This is the collective version of putting your own mask on first, not as selfishness, but as responsibility.

As soon as I declared my own personal sovereignty, I felt something deeply clear. Not just for me, but in how I relate to the world. I truly believe that regulated, self-trusting humans are the most powerful force for change we have. When we heal ourselves, we stop perpetuating the same patterns we are trying to dismantle.

This feels like our calling right now. Heal yourself. Regulate your nervous system. Reclaim your agency. From there, purpose becomes clear. From there, change becomes possible.

I am grateful for voices that help name this moment and remind us that the work starts within.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GkWRFzMED/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/04/2026

In a world that feels loud, chaotic, and overwhelming, so many of us are asking the same question:
What can I actually do right now?

The first episode of the brand-new year on Becoming is Messy just dropped—and the timing couldn’t feel more aligned.

Amy Weinland Daughters and I talk about a truth we both live by:
purpose doesn’t arrive all at once.
It’s revealed through the small nudges we choose to follow.

One whisper.
One small action.
One human moment at a time.

That’s how we live our purpose—especially in uncertain seasons.

🎧 You can hear the full conversation on Becoming is Messy, available now on most streaming platforms.

Episode 41: Pass It On — The Quiet Power of Human Connection

01/25/2026

This moment is heavy. And it is asking something of all of us.

If you feel overwhelmed right now, come back to yourself.

One brave step. One honest choice. One moment of love at a time.

Be the love.
Stay human.
Keep becoming.

If this resonated, please help remind others of the same and share this. Follow along for more reminders to support your healing and purpose at this critical moment

Much love and peace,

Meghann