In this episode, Megan sits down with therapist Stephanie Ellis to talk about a struggle so many strong, independent women face - being the one who does it all, while quietly neglecting your own emotional needs. Together, they unpack why over-functioning feels like second nature, how family dynamics shape the way we show up, and what happens when unprocessed trauma shows up in our bodies as stress or health issues.

Stephanie shares her personal story and professional insights, offering a compassionate look at what it really takes to step back, set boundaries, and let yourself be supported. They also explore the power of somatic healing, self-advocacy, and vulnerability in creating real change.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world and still wondering why it never feels like enough, this conversation will remind you that your needs matter, too. You’ll walk away with practical ways to start recognizing what you need emotionally, and how to find safe, supportive spaces to heal and connect.

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If you’ve ever dreaded a hard conversation - your stomach in knots, rehearsing what you’ll say in your head - this episode is for you.

In this week’s Good Girls Gotta Heal, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own life lately - what’s been helping me rest, reconnect with my inner child, and navigate those moments of grief that sneak up on you. I share how music has become an unexpected bridge to my younger self, and how watching my son’s emotional development has taught me more about boundaries, comfort, and connection than any parenting book ever could.

But most importantly, I walk you through my 10-Step Connected Conversation Framework - the exact steps I use (and teach) to approach the conversations we’d rather avoid. From preparing your heart and mind beforehand, to using “I” statements that lower defenses, to validating the other person’s perspective, this framework helps you show up calm, clear, and compassionate - without abandoning your own needs.

Because you can say hard things - and still leave the conversation feeling connected, understood, and proud of how you showed up.

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In this deeply heartfelt episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan welcomes Jeanette, founder of Sober Curiosity and a former therapist and daily drinker who now helps others reimagine their relationship with alcohol. 

Jeanette shares her personal journey from emotional neglect and early coping through alcohol to building a healing, sober life grounded in compassion, self-trust, and empowerment. She introduces her four-pillar sobriety framework - Values, Beliefs, Skills, and Mindset - which offers a shame-free and holistic approach to navigating sobriety or simply questioning your alcohol use. 

Together, Megan and Jeanette explore how childhood trauma, emotional deprivation, and societal conditioning contribute to our substance use patterns, and how healing begins by asking: Would my life feel better with less alcohol? This episode is a gentle invitation into curiosity, reflection, and reconnection with your authentic self.

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What happens when the “good girl” identity you built your life around no longer fits?

In this episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan Walsh sits down with Kristina Mancilla, host of Good Girl Gone Human, for a powerful conversation about untangling yourself from the expectations that once felt like survival.

Kristina opens up about what it meant to leave behind her religious community, navigate divorce, and step into single motherhood—all while trying to reconnect with her true self. Together, they explore how the “good girl” script shows up in our relationships, how healing often requires both grief and joy, and why creating safe, honest community spaces (like women’s circles) is essential to growth.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together to be “good,” this conversation will remind you that your wholeness—not your perfection—is where your power lives.

Topics we cover:
✨ Shedding the good girl identity
✨ Healing after religious deconstruction
✨ The loneliness and liberation of change
✨ Creating safe spaces for real connection
✨ Radical responsibility in relationships

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In this powerful episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan sits down with relational therapist Emily Powell to demystify Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. If you've ever wondered how to truly heal from relational and attachment trauma, this conversation is for you.

Emily shares her journey into therapy and breaks down the compassionate framework of IFS, helping us understand our "parts" – those protective aspects that try to keep us safe, and the younger, exiled parts that carry our deepest wounds. We dive into the profound significance of the therapeutic relationship itself as a key intervention, and how working with your parts can help you separate your identity from your struggles.

You'll hear why Emily emphasizes that there are "No bad parts, just parts trying to protect us," and how cultivating compassion for all of yourself is essential for true transformation. This episode is packed with insights on how IFS can help you connect with your body, understand your emotions, and ultimately, embark on "such powerful work" towards inner healing.

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Get ready to gain a new, gentle perspective on your inner world and discover the transformative power of IFS therapy.

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Ever feel like you're doing all the "right" healing things, but still feel stuck, numb, or overwhelmed?

In this Q&A episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan gets real about the messy middle of healing. She answers listener questions about navigating emotional triggers, the power of grounding when you're activated, and why emotional numbness is actually your nervous system trying to protect you.

You'll also hear about the importance of inner child work, how to recognize toxic dynamics, and what it really takes to let go of people who aren't safe for you - especially when it feels impossible.

If you’ve ever felt like you're “too much,” “too sensitive,” or like you should be farther along by now... this one’s for you.

You are not broken. You are healing.

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In this episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan explores the all-too-familiar anxiety behind the question: “Are they mad at me?” If you constantly worry about how others feel about you, find yourself over-apologizing, or feel responsible for others’ emotions, this episode offers clarity and compassion. Megan dives into the roots of people-pleasing, how this fear develops in childhood, and what it takes to build internal safety so you can show up more fully - without abandoning yourself.

What You’ll Learn:

Why you feel anxious when you sense someone is upset with you

 How people-pleasing forms as a survival response in childhood

 How to reframe emotional spirals with self-compassion

 Why building internal safety is essential for regulation

 Tools to communicate your needs clearly without guilt

 How to navigate discomfort without defaulting to self-abandonment

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In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Megan is joined by Dr. Rick Diamond as he shares his deep, grounded wisdom on healing, reparenting, and the slow journey back to the self. Together, we explore how transformation doesn’t come from being told “you’re okay”, it comes from learning, slowly and somatically, that it’s safe to believe it.

Rick opens up about his journey as a father, reflecting on how personal growth later in life allowed him to model emotional honesty, vulnerability, and expansion to his now-adult children. He speaks with beautiful clarity about what it means to hold space for others’ emotions without needing to fix them and why honoring someone’s pace, especially through trauma and nervous system work, is essential.

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This week we're diving into deeply resonant listener questions about navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, and supporting loved ones in crisis. With the world feeling increasingly unstable, many are experiencing heightened emotional responses and nervous system activation. We explore practical tools for grounding and regulation, and how to care for your inner child during turbulent times.

We also unpack the common guilt around minimizing your own trauma and offer a compassionate reframing that validates your experience without comparison. Finally, we address how to support a loved one having thoughts of harming themselves, with gentle guidance for being present, creating safety plans, and holding space while also caring for your own emotional well-being.

Whether you're navigating your own triggers or holding space for others, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and grounded strategies for these deeply human experiences.

If you or a loved one is needing more support 📞 Call or Text 988 — National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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In this Ask Megan Anything episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, we’re diving deep into your real-life questions about emotional regulation, dissociation, communication in relationships, and nervous system support. Whether you're feeling disconnected after a long day or frustrated by the emotional outbursts of loved ones, this episode is here to guide you with compassionate tools, grounded insights, and body-based strategies.

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