In this episode, Veterinarian Dr. Josie opens up about the deep connections we share with our pets, from the way they mirror our own habits to the tough question of whether love shifts when children enter the picture. She talks candidly about the realities of overweight pets, why managing their health can add years to their lives, and how pet parenting often feels a lot like raising kids. Dr. Josie also shares her inspiring journey from running busy clinics to creating a concierge veterinary practice, blending entrepreneurship with a renewed focus on balance, purpose, and personalized care.

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Morgan and Morgan dive into everything from the latest celebrity news to real-life awkward encounters. They kick things off with Taylor Swift’s engagement... discussing their reactions, what it means for Swifties everywhere, and how a major pop culture moment can sneak its way into your own life decisions. Then, they move into The Summer I Turned Pretty, sharing their hot takes on the love triangles, messy heartbreaks, and why some characters just don’t deserve a Parisian glow-up. Along the way, they recount hilarious and cringe-worthy public recognition moments, the viral AI rabbit trampoline video that had them questioning reality, and how Morgan's sister has been inspiring real-life health victories.

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Struggle Jennings has lived a life few could imagine from surviving gunshots, serving time behind bars, and carrying the weight of being the grandson of country music icon Waylon Jennings. In this powerful conversation, he opens up about the turning points that led him from prison cells to packed-out shows, how he rewrote his story through music, and what it means to honor a legendary name while carving his own path.

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From starting a nonprofit at just 15 to leading a multimillion-dollar organization serving hundreds of children daily in Uganda, Sarah’s journey is one of vision, grit, and heart. In this episode, she shares the challenges of leadership, balancing personal sacrifices with professional passion, and the power of staying present through it all. We dive into the lessons learned over 18 years, the launch of a new campus, and how one boy named Shaki changed everything. Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own impact-driven venture or just need inspiration to believe it will all work out, this conversation is for you.

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Holly and her son Nate join this week's episode! Nate is the 22-year-old founder of 21 Pineapples, a Hawaiian shirt company on a mission to spread joy, break stereotypes, and change the world with love. Nate, who has Down syndrome, shares his humor, wisdom, and heartfelt outlook on life reminding us all to “be a good human.” Holly opens up about their journey, the challenges and gifts of parenting, and her own resilience as a cancer survivor. Together, they discuss family, acceptance, and why embracing the unexpected can lead to the most beautiful parts of life. 

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What happens after veterans return home? For many, it’s a silent struggle filled with isolation, trauma, and lack of support. Jeff Upton shares how We Are Building Lives is stepping in to change that by offering housing, hope, and second chances. He and Morgan talk about the veterans behind the statistics, the challenges of rebuilding from nothing, and how one act of kindness can ripple into life-changing impact.

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Army veteran Scotty Hasting survived being shot ten times in Afghanistan. He recalls the ambush that started it all, the recovery process, the survivor's guilt that haunts him, and the different means of therapy he's used to heal. Learning to find his way again, Hasting discovered his voice and a talent for songwriting about the things he's been through. Now he's helping others heal and connect through his music, including one of his fellow late soldier's families.

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Morgan answers questions from Take This Personally listeners on a range of topics. She shares helpful advice when looking to change careers, becoming a therapy animal team, working in social media, and how to date in this modern world. She answers the big question, "is he the one?" and how her new boyfriend handles her public life. She gives the biggest misconception of herself, if her high school bullies have ever reached out, and how she protects the quality of her friendships. 

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What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually keeping you stuck? Tasha Rosales shares how years of gut issues, gestational diabetes, and chronic fatigue pushed her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about health. What started as a quest to heal her body turned into a full family transformation. From raising informed eaters (not restricted ones) to finding real balance in a world of conflicting nutrition advice, Tasha walks us through how her family now eats 85–90% real, whole foods and why it's not about perfection or fear, but intention. She gets candid about the moment she realized being too restrictive backfired with her kids, the emotional impact of imagining life if they hadn’t made these changes, and the shocking truth about what’s really in our spices, snacks, and “health” foods.

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Functional Health Expert Stefanie Adler unpacks the word “healthy” and why most things we’ve been told in modern times are wrong. She shares why many women are unknowingly deficient in minerals and how this overlooked issue affects metabolism, hormones, and everyday energy. She dives into the root causes behind modern health issues from Candida overgrowth to unexplained infertility and how it’s linked to mineral imbalance, toxic buildup, and stress. Plus, the empowering truth behind why the postpartum experience can be a joyful one.

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