In this episode of Is There More? (The Mentor Series), I sit down with Patrick McGowan—an Irish immigrant who came to the U.S. at 16, worked his way through college + the Carpenters Union, and built a construction company that became one of the go-to builders in New York City (including the largest synagogue ever built in the U.S.).

But this isn’t just a business story.

It’s a masterclass in workmanship, leadership, legacy, and giving back—including how Pat turned personal loss into a mission to provide free mental health counseling through Solace House, and why mentorship + relationship skills might be the missing link for this generation.

If you’re a creator, founder, business leader, or young adult trying to build a life you’re proud of, this conversation will hit.

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Healthy Isn’t Always Healthy — When Is the Breaking Point? | Anne Winters

Emmy winning Actress Anne Winters joins Megan A Tully for an honest conversation about the moment your body tries to tell you something you’re not ready to hear.

Anne opens up about the pressure to stay small in Hollywood, the signals she ignored, and how her followers pushed her to finally get help.

This episode explores the hidden cost of “looking fine,” the culture of praise around thinness, and why so many people don’t recognize the breaking point until they’re already past it. Megan also shares her own experience with a health crisis nine years ago — a moment that felt eerily similar to Anne’s story.If you’ve ever struggled with body image, burnout, or pretending you’re okay when you’re not, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

Sign up for our free online Dialog Life Skills course with Anne Winters beginning January 2026: https://istheremoreworld.com/dialog-lifeskills/

Most mental health support doesn’t show up until you’re in crisis—when relationships are already broken, careers are derailed, and people feel completely alone. In this conversation, we expose why mental health has been treated as emergency-only care and what happens when prevention is ignored.From learning relationship skills early, to building community instead of isolating, to reimagining mental health as a daily practice—not a last-resort intervention—this episode challenges the way we’ve been taught to think about healing.We talk about “pre-hab” vs. rehab, why hitting rock bottom shouldn’t be a requirement for support, and how healthier relationships can change everything—personally, professionally, and culturally.If you’ve ever wondered why help always seems to come too late… this conversation is for you.If this conversation resonates, we would love to have you at Anne Winters' 2026 Dialog Life Skills cohort beginning January 5th.

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In this episode of Is There More? with Megan A Tully, country artist Laura Bryna opens up about the life experiences that shaped her — from family loss and trauma to her viral anthem “Rise.”

Together we explore:

• How country music became Laura’s healing language

• The story behind “Rise” — and how every fan video donates $1 to NAMI

• What resilience really looks like behind the glitter and big hair

• How to listen before reacting — and why that skill changed her life

• Why giving back has become her guiding purpose💡 Takeaway: Sometimes the only way to rise is to put your best boots on and keep going — one step, one song, one act of kindness at a time.

🔗 Connect:

• LauraBryna.com

• Instagram @laurabryna

• Stream “Rise” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6eVjwGryJcbjHvqa1hvWvY?si=7d7b25c9806a488a

• Learn more about NAMI: nami.org

On this week’s episode of Is There More?, I sit down with Anne Winters (Emmy Award–winning actress from 13 Reasons Why and The Orville) for her most candid interview yet.

Anne opens up about:

• The pressure of fame, identity, and surviving Hollywood
• Her battle with an eating disorder and addiction — and why going to rehab was the best decision of her life
• How recovery gave her more empathy, wisdom, and a renewed sense of purpose

Today, Anne is not only thriving — she’s using her platform to inspire youth and push for change in the entertainment industry. She just joined us in supporting Hollywood & Mind, the industry’s mental health coalition for innovation.

From childhood alienation to a 12-year people-pleasing spiral and rock-bottom professor burnout, talent agent + performance psychologist Albert Bramante, Ph.D Clinical Psychology, breaks down how micro-traumas, codependency, and zero boundaries nearly cost him everything—and the mindset tools that rebuilt his life fast (NLP, hypnosis, radical boundaries, interdependence, codependence).

If you’ve ever needed people to like you so you didn’t have to feel the pain of being left—this one’s for you.

Sometimes the emotions we fear the most are the ones that expand our idea of who we are.

She grew up believing anger had no place in her life, but when Phoebe's first real experience with heartbreak ripped her open, she realized that suppressing her anger was quietly breaking her from the inside out.

With a little help from her friends (and a pair of boxing gloves), she discovered what happens when you finally let yourself feel it all — the grief, the rage, the shame — and how expression became her way back to wholeness.

In our latest episode, Phoebe; musician, composer, dancer and friend, shares the raw truth about heartbreak, healing, and how friends helped her come full circle.

Dialog Life Skills Workshop Sign Up: https://istheremoreworld.com/dialog-lifeskills/

Emotional trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. In this episode, Natalie guides you to feel, release, and move through stored pain, showing that healing begins when you listen to your body and allow safe release.

“You don’t have to fix it—you just have to feel it.”

- Natalie

Feeling unsafe in your body is something many of us experience—but few of us talk about.

For years, I struggled with this: not being able to look at myself without feeling disgusted, disconnected, or trapped.

But here's what I learned: healing is not about fixing yourself—it’s about reconnecting with your essence.

In this episode, guest Natalie Nipper walks us through how she went from self-hatred to reclaiming her body, mind, and spirit.

Through a mentor and yoga guide, Natalie practiced somatic healing and learning to "catch-and-release" emotional patterns.

After finding the safety and love she had been seeking for so long, she now guides others through her own process.

Unlock Your True Energy & Live with Confidence | With Rebecca Ahmed (Chief Energy Officer)

In this powerful episode of Is There More?, we're diving deep into the art of living aligned with your values to create unstoppable confidence and clarity.

Join me and Rebecca Ahmed, the original Chief Energy Officer and author of The Energy of Success, as we explore:

• How identifying and aligning with your personal values can be the game-changer in your decision-making.
• The importance of leading with pleasure and using energy in a constructive way (it’s not about the dopamine hit, it’s about flow!).
• Why understanding your core values helps you make decisions without guilt or rumination.
• The power of owning your choices, even if that means embracing a little chaos for personal growth.
• The life-changing effect of practicing the energy leadership process every day.
• How to navigate life’s shifts when your values change, and why it’s critical to communicate your transformation with those around you.

Are you ready to never make a wrong decision again? Press play and discover how to harness your energy to create the life you deserve!

🌟 Don’t forget to grab a copy of Rebecca’s book The Energy of Success available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/0UiqsVp

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