Conversations Across the Lake with Megaan & Melissa

#18. Today Megaan and Melissa are joined by equine energy practitioner Alyse Basic. She discusses how horses are able to assist in the healing process, what energy work is, and her experience of transforming pain into purpose. Alyse is powerfully intuitive and shares many, many bits of wisdom throughout this episode that you won’t want to miss.

The Legacy Ranch - Lockport, IL

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

Edgar Cayce: The Sleeping Prophet by Jess Stearn

Connect with Alyse: [email protected] 

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#17. This week Melissa and Meg are recording from across the ocean in the Dominican Republic! They are joined by Elizabeth Lothamer of Lothamer Development Company, who shares her story of building a relationship-based real estate empire in Chicago. Elizabeth talks giving up control, setting boundaries in business, and taking time for herself, all while building a rock star team of women who truly support one another. 

App Recommendation: Blinkist 

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#16. Today Meg and Melissa embark on their first meditation conversation. They discuss embracing the winter months, grounding in, and some of the research surrounding mediation. Melissa then leads a guided winter meditation to help relax the body and calm the mind. 

Harvard Meditation Article 

Box Breathing Video Meditation 

Apps Recommendations: Insight Timer and Calm 

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#15. Have you already fallen off the New Year’s Resolution bandwagon? It's okay! Megaan and Melissa are here to chat about the power of consistency, accountability, and living with intention. 

Journal Questions from Today's Episode: 

How would you describe 2021 in one word? What is your intention for 2022? What are 5 things you are grateful for from 2021? What is the biggest shift that happened for you this year? Was there a theme or an underlying lesson that kept recurring this year? What is something you are proud of yourself for this year? What is something you intend to let go of and not carry into the new year? 

Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear 

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#14. In the first episode of season two, Megaan and Melissa are back to discuss the state of the world, love versus fear, and living in the now as we navigate the start to the new year. 

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle 

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#13. Join Melissa and Megaan for their last conversation of the year as they chat about navigating the holidays, finding joy through gratitude, and creating a season of self-love. 

Body Scan Meditation 

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#12. In this week’s conversation, Meg and Melissa discuss busy seasons, feeling scattered, and the importance of checking in with yourself to create your optimal daily routine.

Book: The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

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#11. In today’s conversation, Megaan gets vulnerable on the anniversary of her mother’s passing. She and Melissa talk about the power in actually feeling emotions instead of distracting or merely thinking about them. They also discuss some of their favorite self-care “life rafts” that have helped them through difficult times. If you have lost someone close to you (or if you are undergoing a major life change), you will surely resonate with this heartfelt episode. 

Brahmacharya: Where is your balance of “just enough”?  

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#10. In this week's conversation, Melissa joins Megaan and her husband, Robert Chavez in Chicago. The three of them discuss the dynamics of being in a spiritual relationship (aka with a "woo woo") and the realities of journeying alongside someone for the long term. Rob brings an honest and vulnerable male perspective to the show - you don't want to miss this interview! 

Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

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#9. Megaan and Melissa are back in this week’s conversation where they talk full moon vibes, perfectionism, feeling displaced, and new beginnings. 

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