In this episode, the hosts delve into the creative world with guest Megan Shepherd, who shares her journey from founding a food festival in Tulsa to working on brand strategy for major companies. Megan discusses her unique intersection of creativity, spirituality, and community building. Highlights include her love for gardening as a spiritual practice, balancing professional and vocational pursuits, and the importance of intentionality in hosting and gathering. The episode concludes with a psychic reading that offers deep insights into Megan's spiritual and personal journey.

00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome

00:21 Introducing the Guest: Megan Shepherd

00:46 Megan's Creative Journey and Achievements

02:58 Podcasting and Personal Conversations

04:45 Gardening as a Creative Practice

07:57 Food, Rituals, and Cultural Connections

11:14 The Art of Hosting and Gathering

30:48 Running and the Importance of Process

37:23 The Human Impulse to Create

39:13 The Irony of Modern Life

40:22 Choosing Your Hard

41:02 Exploring Spirituality

41:55 The Journey of Spiritual Direction

47:01 Merging Professional and Vocational Lives

49:41 The Challenge of Authenticity

54:02 Transformation and Grief

01:01:25 The Alchemy of Transformation

01:01:57 Deconstructing Atheism

01:02:59 Embracing Spiritual Practices

01:04:00 The Struggle with Religious Trauma

01:11:21 The Vision Reading

01:20:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell