In this episode, the hosts delve into the creative world with guest Megan Shepherd, who shares her journey from founding a food festival in Tulsa to working on brand strategy for major companies. Megan discusses her unique intersection of creativity, spirituality, and community building. Highlights include her love for gardening as a spiritual practice, balancing professional and vocational pursuits, and the importance of intentionality in hosting and gathering. The episode concludes with a psychic reading that offers deep insights into Megan's spiritual and personal journey.
00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome
00:21 Introducing the Guest: Megan Shepherd
00:46 Megan's Creative Journey and Achievements
02:58 Podcasting and Personal Conversations
04:45 Gardening as a Creative Practice
07:57 Food, Rituals, and Cultural Connections
11:14 The Art of Hosting and Gathering
30:48 Running and the Importance of Process
37:23 The Human Impulse to Create
39:13 The Irony of Modern Life
40:22 Choosing Your Hard
41:02 Exploring Spirituality
41:55 The Journey of Spiritual Direction
47:01 Merging Professional and Vocational Lives
49:41 The Challenge of Authenticity
54:02 Transformation and Grief
01:01:25 The Alchemy of Transformation
01:01:57 Deconstructing Atheism
01:02:59 Embracing Spiritual Practices
01:04:00 The Struggle with Religious Trauma
01:11:21 The Vision Reading
01:20:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell