Maybe This Will Be The Cure

As we kick off the new school year, I’ve been thinking back on our journey so far with unschooling, aka self-directed education, aka child-led learning. Call it what you want, but at its core, it’s a style that gives kids a lot of say in what they’re learning and how they’re learning it.

We’re about three and a half years in now, and in this episode, I reflect on what this path has looked like for our family — from when we first began, when my son was sick and then newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, through seasons of PDA autistic burnout, and to now, where my kids are slowly moving out of burnout and beginning to engage more with the world again.

It hasn’t been all smooth sailing (at all!) There have been plenty of messy, hard moments. AND I’m deeply grateful for the many different education options out there that have helped my kids learn in ways that work for them.

In this episode, I share:

• What unschooling has looked like for us after 3+ years
• How my kids have learned through deep interests like Minecraft and LEGO
• Exploring academic subjects in an unschool-y way (on their timeline, at their pace)
• What it’s been like to try in-person schooling again with lots of accommodations

If you’re curious about unschooling, exploring alternative schooling options for your neurodivergent kiddo, or if you’re like I was a few years ago — trying to help a child who struggled in both public school and traditional homeschooling — this one’s for you.

xx, Megan

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/unschooling-reflections

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

I was talking with someone the other day and realized—not everyone sees therapy, coaching, and “brain work” the way I do. For me, it’s like brushing my teeth or moving my body. We all know working out is good for our bodies, and I think of coaching, therapy, and other mind tools as ways to work out my mind.

Over the past few years, I’ve been taking care of my brain with regular therapy, coaching, and tools like meditation. These practices have helped me reframe anxious thoughts, regulate my emotions as a parent, and navigate chronic pain.

In this episode, I share my experiences with therapy and coaching, including:

• The difference between therapy and coaching (and why I use both)
• My first experience with EMDR for chronic pain
• How “working out my mind” has shifted parenting and daily life
• Why emotional regulation sets the tone for my whole household
• How I’ve found therapists and coaches that are the right fit

If you’ve been curious about therapy, coaching, EMDR, or meditation—and want the inside scoop from someone who’s tried a lot of it 😉—this one’s for you.

xx, Megan

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/therapy-and-coaching
• Other links referenced in the episode.

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

As a young man, today’s guest, Tony Verhagen, was hit by a drunk driver in a devastating car accident and determined to be dead at the scene. He was later revived but suffered multiple life-altering injuries.

Doctors told him he would never walk again. Against the odds—and after months of physical therapy—he learned to walk again. Yet the accident left him with chronic pain that he’s lived with ever since.

Tony's story is one of resilience. In this episode, we talk about that fateful day, the long road of recovery, the challenges of living with chronic pain, and the choice to live a beautiful, full life through it all.

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/tony

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

When “beginner” workouts left me in days-long flares, I knew I needed a different approach.

I’d already tried four different fitness plans and was feeling pretty discouraged. I wasn’t losing weight, and the workouts were so hard on my body that, as someone with multiple chronic health conditions and chronic pain, I’d be wiped out for days afterward.

And then there’s life. Between work and caring for my two disabled kids, I couldn’t just head to the gym whenever I wanted. I needed something that actually fit my life.

I remember telling a friend that all I wanted was someone who could take my constraints into account and help me get in shape despite them.

Enter Coach Blake.

He built a plan that worked with my time, my circumstances, and my body. It was realistic, doable, sustainable—and effective.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fitness coach, Blake Hill, to talk about his journey from mechanical engineer to passionate fitness coach who helps women reach their goals while navigating hormonal changes, chronic illness, and the chaos of life.

We cover:

• How to build strength for life—even with chronic illness, hormone changes, or limited time.
• Practical ways to avoid injury and burnout with a plan you can actually stick to.
• How to use motivation and discipline to show up on low-energy days.
• The impact of perimenopause and menopause on fitness (and why no one talks about it).
• Mindset shifts that help you overcome common fitness roadblocks.

Blake’s approach helped me fit fitness into my life in a way that actually worked for me. He met me exactly where I was—with compassion and science—to help me reach my goals sustainably. I learned that I can show up for myself imperfectly and still make progress. It’s not all or nothing and that’s a beautiful act of self care.

xx, Megan

SHOW NOTES: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/blake-hill

BLAKE HILL:

• Website: cactifit.org
• Instagram: @cacti_fit

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

Does your family have lore?

You know—those stories that get told over and over again?

Well, imagine my surprise when one of those familiar childhood stories—one I’ve heard a million times—suddenly made me feel all triggered and uncomfortable. I felt myself getting defensive, my body heating up, and I quickly changed the subject so I could get back to enjoying game night.

But I’ve been thinking about it ever since.

Over the years, I’ve learned that when something triggers me, it’s often a good idea to pay attention. Sometimes, it means there’s something deeper that’s ready to heal.

So I started unpacking it. And I think I’ve figured out why that retelling hit differently this time.

In this episode, I talk about parent-child relationships, the seasons of being a daughter, and how my view of my parents and my childhood has evolved over time.

Maybe you can relate…

xx,

Megan

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] Surprisingly triggered by a childhood story
• [02:56] How our parents shape who we become
• [04:10] The pressures of parenting and giving grace
• [05:54] Reframing childhood stories
• [06:49] The changing seasons of being a daughter
• [11:13] Letting go of the manual and choosing peace
• [16:55] A new season of compassion

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/daughter-seasons

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

From a cute rental to a nightmare of mysterious leaks. In this episode, I talk about our family’s experience with mold and water damage. I'll share the red flags we missed, the impact on my sensitive child’s health, and what we learned from it all.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] Six Months Pregnant and Forced to Move
• [02:37] The House of Horrors (and Leaks)  
• [08:43] Getting Sick All the Time: Could It Be Mold?  
• [09:59] Working with a Mold Consultant 
• [11:28] Our Experience With an Air Filter
• [12:56] Humidity in the Desert? Why We Got a Dehumidifier  
• [14:19] Dealing With Mold When You’re On a Budget  
• [17:35] Letting Go of Fear and Making Grounded Choices 

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/mold
• Other links referenced in the episode.

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

What if trying harder isn’t the solution?

For a long time, I thought that if I just did more—learned more, tried more therapies, did each thing better, lived cleaner, worked harder—I could fix all my problems and prevent future ones.

But what if the real shift doesn’t come from doing more...but from letting go?

In this episode, I share what surrender has looked like in my life—parenting my PDA autistic kids, navigating chronic illness and pain, and just trying to make it through the workday.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] Let it Drop In - A Lesson in Surrender
• [03:33] Learning About Radical Acceptance for My PDA Autistic Kids
• [07:17] Letting Go and Watching Their Healing Unfold
• [11:42] Parenting With Radical Acceptance: How Surrender Created Unexpected Solutions
• [16:38] Accepting My Body: Letting Go to Make Space for What Fits Now
• [18:10] Radical Acceptance and Chronic Pain: Allowing Pain and Reducing Suffering
• [23:09] Learning to Surrender: Releasing Control and Inviting Support
• [24:47] From Stuck to Supported: How Surrender Opened the Door to Solutions
• [27:34] Letting Go of the Grind: Thriving at Work With a Chronically Ill Body

As always, learning in life right alongside you.

RESOURCES

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/surrender

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

I’m so grateful for my body and everything it’s carried me through, and also...I have a lot of complicated feelings about it. After a really tough year, my body changed. My clothes didn’t fit. And navigating that has been emotional.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a mix of love and grief… if your body has carried you through illness, caregiving, pain, or simply life—this episode is for you.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] -  Grateful for My Body and Struggling With It Too
• [01:34] - The dreaded number on the scale
• [04:43] - How a Weight Loss Program Led to Unexpected Emotional Healing
• [07:40] - Exercising, Eating Clean, and the Weight Won’t Budge
• [09:09] - Getting an Adenomyosis Diagnosis
• [09:59] - How Chronic Stress Changed My Body
• [12:55] - The Photo That Made Me Cry and Making Space
• [14:24] - Rethinking Health and Body Acceptance
• [16:07] - My Body Carried Me 
• [19:47] - Body Changes Often Represent Deeper Emotional Grief
• [23:35] - Finding a Fitness Routine That Works with Chronic Pain and Illness
• [25:22] - Getting Diagnosed with SIBO
• [29:05] - This Too Belongs: A Reframe for Chronic Pain and Illness

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: https://www.maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/grateful-and-complicated

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

Suffering from nightly back pain? SAME.

It’s nothing to brag about, but I’m going on seven years now (minus a short, glorious stint of relief…before it returned with a vengeance).

In my quest for a cure, I’ve tried a million things. So in this episode, I’ll share what’s helped, what hasn’t, and what gave me a few months of relief.

If you’re up at 3 a.m. scouring Google, deep-diving Reddit threads, praying for a miracle, or seriously considering making a deal with the devil—this one’s for you.

And if I ever get my hands on a Delorean, it’s for younger me too.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] Living with Chronic Nightly Back Pain
• [03:58] Learning to Advocate for Answers
• [08:50] Therapies I’ve Tried
• [16:13] Movement and Fitness for Pain Relief
• [18:24] Trying an Anti-Inflammatory Approach
• [20:09] Diving into Clean Living
• [21:53] Emotional, Mental + Energetic Healing
• [22:54] What Gave Me Temporary Relief
• [25:10] My Coping Strategies for Nightly Back Pain

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes + helpful links: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/nightly-back-pain

CONNECT

I’d love to hear from you:

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• Email - [email protected]

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DISCLAIMER

The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

I’m back! Season 2 of the podcast—here we go! After a long pause, I’ve been feeling the pull to start podcasting again.

In this episode, I talk about supporting my kids through PDA autistic burnout. What even is PDA autistic burnout? What does it look like? What strategies were helpful? And what does life look like now that we’re (mostly) on the other side?

Navigating a season of burnout was incredibly difficult, exhausting, and isolating. If you’re in the deep end of it right now, I’m sending so much love and light your way. I hope this episode brings you hope—and helps you feel a little less alone.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] I’m Back! Why I Took a Break from Podcasting. What’s New?
• [04:30] What Is PDA Autistic Burnout and What It Looks Like
• [08:55] Strategies for Supporting Our Kids Through PDA Autistic Burnout
• [09:26] Getting an Accurate Diagnosis Matters
• [13:52] At Peace Parents’ Paradigm Shift Program Review
• [15:04] Inner Work and Self-Care for Parents
• [15:47] Low-Demand Parenting: Reducing Pressure for PDA Kids
• [20:58] Structural Changes That Made Life Easier
• [21:52] Leaning into Child-Led Learning
• [22:49] Life After PDA Burnout: Our New Normal

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/pda-autistic-burnout
• At Peace Parents’ Paradigm Shift Program: https://www.atpeaceparents.com/paradigm-shift-program
• At Peace Parent’s Free Burnout Masterclass: https://www.atpeaceparents.com/burnout

CONNECT

This podcast was born out of a desire for connection and community, so feel free to reach out—I’d love to hear from you:

• Spotify - Leave a comment
• Instagram - DM or comment @maybethiswillbethecure
• Email - [email protected]

If this podcast was helpful to you, please consider sharing it with a friend, or leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

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The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.