Meghann Unfiltered

In this episode, Zane Griggs and I unpack a conversation grounded in both lived experience and years of hands-on coaching.

We share our journeys of living and coaching a low-carb lifestyle for years, including approaches like keto and carnivore. At one point, we fully believed this was the optimal path for health, fat loss, and metabolic healing because for a period of time, it did work.

But over time, things started to shift.

We open up about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) negative effects we began experiencing ourselves and what we started noticing in our clients. From hormonal imbalances and energy crashes to digestive issues and increased stress on the body, we break down how these approaches can eventually backfire when used long-term or without proper context.

This episode is not about bashing low-carb approaches, it’s about bringing nuance, awareness, and honesty to the conversation.

We walk you through what led both of us to transition away from restrictive low-carb protocols and toward a more balanced, whole foods-based approach that includes healthy carbohydrates. We talk about how this shift supported better energy, improved digestion, hormonal balance, and overall sustainability- not just for us, but for the people we coach.

You’ll also hear how we guided that transition both personally and with clients, without fear, without extremes, and without undoing progress.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of restriction, or you’re questioning whether your current approach is truly serving your body long-term, this episode will give you a new lens to look through.

Where to find us:

Zane Griggs- Instagram: @zanegriggsfitness

Meghann Hempel- Instagram: @Meghann.Alice

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my friend Sean, a former firefighter and first responder from California, to have an honest conversation about life after service—and the realities many don’t see behind the uniform.

Sean and I share a unique connection: we both faced the life-altering experience of having to medically retire earlier than expected. In this episode, we open up about what that transition really looks like—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and how it forces you to redefine your identity and purpose.

Sean courageously shares his story of serving on the front lines, the cumulative trauma he experienced, and how it ultimately led to a diagnosis of PTSD. We dive into the silent battles that so many first responders face, often behind closed doors, and the stigma that can prevent people from seeking help.

This conversation is not just about struggle, it’s about awareness, healing, and hope.

What We Cover in This Episode:⬇️

•Sean’s journey as a firefighter and first responder in California

•The reality of cumulative trauma and how PTSD develops over time

•Breaking the stigma around mental health in the first responder community

•Practical tools and methods to support healing from PTSD

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it in silence. There is strength in asking for help, and healing is possible.

If this episode resonated with you and you want to connect with Sean or learn more about his journey, you can find him on instagram @sean.seggie

This episode is a reminder that even the strongest among us need support. Whether you’re a first responder, someone navigating PTSD, or simply looking to better understand the human experience behind service—this conversation will leave an impact.

A quick life update from the road as I drive home from Florida. I’m sharing why we decided to leave earlier than planned, what this season has been teaching me, and some honest reflections on growth, alignment, and listening to your gut.

This episode is just a real-time glimpse into my world — the behind-the-scenes decisions, the emotional side of choosing what’s right over what’s easy, and what I’m currently working toward in this next chapter.

Sometimes life calls you to pivot sooner than expected… and this is one of those moments.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with my client Benson to share his incredible health transformation journey. Benson didn’t just lose weight — he completely changed the trajectory of his life.

After struggling with sugar addiction, weight gain, and Type 2 diabetes, Benson reached a turning point. His biggest motivation wasn’t appearance… it was his family. He wanted to be present, healthy, and able to live a long, full life free from modern-day chronic disease.

Through consistent lifestyle changes, healing his relationship with food, and focusing on sustainable habits, Benson has:

• Lost over 115 pounds

• Reversed his Type 2 diabetes

• Reduced and eliminated multiple medications

• Broken free from sugar addiction

• Improved his overall physical, mental, and emotional health

In this conversation, Benson shares what life looked like before making changes, the challenges he faced while overcoming sugar addiction, and the mindset shifts that helped him stay committed to long-term health. We also talk about the importance of addressing the root causes of food addiction and how sustainable lifestyle changes can create true metabolic healing.

This episode is a reminder that transformation is possible when you have the right support, tools, and a strong reason why.

If you’re struggling with weight, sugar addiction, metabolic disease, or feel stuck in a cycle of starting over, you don’t have to do it alone.

My 1:1 Brain and Body Restore coaching program is designed to help you heal your relationship with food, restore your metabolic health, and create sustainable, lifelong change.

To learn more send me an email at [email protected] or follow me on Instagram at @Meghann.Alice

Your health is the greatest investment you will ever make, and it’s never too late to take your life back!

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a tough-love reminder that so many people need to hear: If the scale messes with your head… put it away. Especially if you’re in early food sobriety, food addiction recovery, or ANY kind of eating disorder healing.

Because here’s the truth: The scale can sabotage your progress faster than anything else. One number can send you spiraling, trigger old behaviors, or make you feel like everything you’re doing “isn’t working”even when your body is healing.

If you’re focusing on your health, cleaning up your habits, staying free from destructive patterns, and creating a new way of living…

The LAST thing you need is a number dictating your worth, your mood, or your direction.

This is your reminder: You are NOT defined by a number. Your’re healing, your habits, and your freedom matter WAY more.

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In this episode, I’m getting real about something that changed the entire trajectory of my life: learning how to face fear instead of letting it run my life.

Most people see confidence as something you’re born with. I wasn’t.

For the majority of my life, I struggled deeply with self-doubt, fear of failure, fear of being seen, fear of judgment, fear of almost everything. Eventually, I hit a point where I was just sick and tired of living that way. Sick of playing small. Sick of letting fear decide my future.

So I made a decision, I started facing every single fear, one by one, even when it was uncomfortable, messy, and terrifying.

That’s when everything changed.

In this episode, we talk about:

•Why fear isn’t a stop sign, it’s a signal

•How confidence is built

•Why failure is not failure at all, but redirection, feedback, and wisdom

•How consistently challenging your fears makes you unstoppable

•What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and take action anyway

Confidence isn’t something you find, it’s something you build through action.

If you’re tired of holding yourself back, repeating the same cycles, or watching life pass you by because of fear… this episode is for you.

Ready to take the next step? You can follow me on Instagram @Meghann.Alice or send me a DM if you’re interested in working together. Whether you want to get healthier, heal your relationship with food, or grow a business that actually aligns with your life, I’ve got you!

Your life changes the moment you stop letting fear be in charge.

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a successful online coaching business- no fluff, no gimmicks, and no “overnight success” BS.

I share my personal journey into the remote coaching space, including what originally pushed me to take my work online and how getting serious about the online business world completely changed everything for me. Within just a year and a half of fully committing to the online space, I built over a six-figure remote coaching business, and it didn’t happen by accident.

We dive into:

• ​How I transitioned into remote coaching and what finally made things click
• ​What shifted when I stopped treating my business like a hobby and started treating it like a real company
• ​The biggest mistakes I see online coaches making that are keeping them stuck and underpaid
• ​How to fix those mistakes so you can grow faster and more sustainably
• ​What actually moves the needle when it comes to clients, income, and impact

If you’re a coach who knows you’re meant for more but feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to scale in the online space, this episode is for you.

Want to work with me?

If you’re serious about building a real remote coaching business and want direct mentorship, I’d love to connect.

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Your future doesn’t just “happen.” You create it through vision, clarity, intention, and aligned action.

We talk about the importance of having a clear picture of the man or woman you want to step into. A version of you who feels aligned, grounded, confident, healthy, and deeply connected to the life you want to live.

But having a vision isn’t enough.

You need a plan behind it.

You need habits, boundaries, and decisions that match the future you’re calling in.

If you’re not happy with your current story? Good news, you get to rewrite it. You can create a new narrative that aligns with you, supports you, and actually feels GOOD.

This episode is your reminder to stop talking about the life you want and start doing what it takes to become that person. Because at the end of the day, you hold the key to your future and your happiness.

Want the journal prompt that goes with this episode? Email me or message me on Instagram and I’ll send them to you.

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In today’s episode, I open up about two of my biggest nightmares, the moments that felt like my world was falling apart… only to become the very things that shaped me, redirected me, and blessed me in ways I never expected.

We all face seasons that feel impossible. Seasons where we’re on our knees wondering, “Why me?”But in those moments, we have a choice: We can play the victim, or we can choose to rise.

This episode is a reminder that the hardest seasons are often the most important ones. They stretch us, refine us, and force us to grow in ways comfort never could, and when everything feels like it’s falling apart, there’s a good chance it’s actually God piecing your life back together in a new, better way.

I share how those “nightmares” in my own life became my greatest blessings and how yours can, too. If you’re in a hard season right now, take a breath. You’re not being punished… you might just be getting redirected.

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In today’s episode, I’m dropping in with a quick, heartfelt pep talk straight from my own gratitude and my own journey.

This is your reminder that you can create the life you want… the life you love… but you can’t just talk about it. You have to MOVE. You have to step, act, decide, and show up even when it feels uncomfortable, even when it feels scary, and even when you’re walking through a season you don’t understand yet.

I share how grateful I am for where my life is now, and how none of it happened by chance. It happened because I got tired of staying stuck and finally chose action over excuses.

We also talk about the hard truth nobody likes to say out loud: Sometimes, you have to go through hell to get to the other side. Sometimes you have to lose things, outgrow people, or walk through seasons that feel brutal… just to arrive at the life that was meant for you all along.

This episode is your quick jolt of motivation, a reminder that your future doesn’t change until you do. Your dream life isn’t waiting on the timing… it’s waiting on your action.

If you needed a sign, a nudge, or a push this is it.

Make sure to follow the show and leave a review! Feel free to send me an email at [email protected] or send me a follow on Instagram at @Meghann.Alice.