The Meg's Podcast

This is one of those episodes you will want to listen until the very end. Jeanette Opheim joins the podcast today and talks openly with Megan and Meg about her personal struggle of starting a family, the heartache of a miscarriage, the highs and lows of adoption and navigating conversations surrounding transracial adoption.

You will be inspired by Jeanette’s passion and determination as a goal setter and dream accomplisher. Not only is she a busy mom of two one year olds (Irish twins), she also has a successful career as a marketing director for a celebrity brand and is a new author of a children’s book. Annie & Khalil is inspired by her son, who came into her family through adoption, and daughter, who came into her family biologically. This book is intended as a tool for children in multiracial sibling dynamics and is a great way for families to learn about unique family compositions that may not mirror their own.

Jeanette’s journey wasn’t always easy, but her story is amazing. Today’s episode will touch your hearts.

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It’s a new year and The Megs are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Listen to Megan share her failed “word of the year” for 2020 and hear how Cinderella provided some inspiration for 2021. They talk real stories of kindness and courage, and how this year they hope to pass on some random acts of kindness toward others. It’s a new twist on resolutions!

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The Megs share the microphone with the spouses for this episode and play the Newlywed Game together. Listen in to hear who knows their better half best, how each couple met and the ridiculous thing Logan did the night before his first date with Meg. You’ll get a good laugh listening in!

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The Megs take a few minutes to debrief 2020…the good, the bad and the funny. From dealing with kids, unplanned homeschool and even learning to shop in a pandemic, Meg and Megan's families had very different experiences. Listen as they share their stories and choose to focus on the good that can be learned from this crazy year.

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Megan shares the funny confusion Ben and a friend had about the last app she downloaded on her phone. And Meg admits to the app she logs the most hours on each week.

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You will love this episode with guest Mary Ellen Phipps. She’s a registered dietician, the author of a new cookbook and the founder of Milk & Honey Nutrition. Mary Ellen shares about her journey with type 1 diabetes, her husband’s celiac disease diagnosis and how to bring joy back to the kitchen even when you have chronic diseases. Food doesn’t have to be boring! The Megs and Mary Ellen also have some good laughs over dishwasher filters (yes, that’s a thing!), picky eaters and grocery shopping for fun. She also gives some great advice if you’re starting your own business. We promise, Mary Ellen will make a great impact in your kitchen!

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Today The Megs get a little more raw and transparent as they share the story of Megan’s son, Bennett, being diagnosed with cancer in December 2013 and passing away four short months later. If there’s anything this family knows, it’s grieving in the holidays. They unravel Bennett’s story and the personal grief they’ve experienced. Megan also shares some practical things their family has done over the years to get through the holidays in their sadness, as well as ideas to love others that are going through a hard season. As much as we love this time of year, it’s important to remember there are people hurting and we can love them through it. Grab your tissues for this one.

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It’s officially December and we are getting in the holiday spirit! Megan shares why she’s so behind on her Christmas shopping and the big gift she hopes to put under the tree for the kids. Meg recounts the story of a white elephant party gone wrong and why her husband may not be invited to another one again. And she gives some great advice everyone should listen to so we’re all prepared for the gift giving season. The best part of this episode...The Megs reveal their top 12 Christmas gifts to put under the tree this year.

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The best part of the holiday season is the traditions with family and friends. The Megs talk about some of their favorite traditions and a few new ones they’re trying for the first time. And you’re sure to laugh when they explain what Bad Santa is and the types of gifts given for this tradition that started 15 years ago. Here’s a hint…grandma and a thong. But heads up, they discuss a lot about Santa too. Megan shares the worst gift that Santa used to bring her kids and about a fun Santa app they discovered last year. So you may not want to listen with any little “believing” ears around.

We’re hoping this episode gives you some new tradition ideas and gets you excited for the holiday season!

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The Megs take a few minutes today to introduce themselves “speed dating” style. You’ll hear a handful of their opposites and learn more about who is the glass half empty girl, the glitter lover, the one in pjs by 8pm each night, the one who brings the party and more. You’ll also get a good laugh as they share how backwards 2020 seems and why Meg was so excited to get a mammogram for the first time.

No doubt The Megs Podcast will be a great addition to your week with encouragement and laughter! Be sure to check out https://themegspodcast.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.