The Power Within Her

We're back for another Ask Meggy episode that's all about social media!

On the one hand, social media can be a wonderful place to connect, learn, and find inspiration, and on the other hand, it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, inadequate, and constantly comparing ourselves to others.

So, what do we do with that? 

In this episode, I'm sharing how my relationship with social media has changed over the years, and specifically, 3 ways I've made my relationship with it healthier. Because at the end of the day, social media should add to our lives, not make us feel like we're never enough!

Sometimes life is just… A LOT! In this spicy chat, we’re talking about those moments when you’re completely, utterly OVER IT—the stress, the anxiety, the money, the people, all of it. We’re giving ourselves permission to throw the pity party, feel the feelings, and admit that sometimes things just suck. But then? We figure out how to pick ourselves back up, give ourselves what we actually need, and remember that a hard moment doesn’t mean all of life sucks! <3 

What if the only thing standing between you and what you want is YOU? In this episode of The Power Within Her, we're talking about perfectionism, untapped potential, and two little words that changed my perspective. It's time to stop wondering what you're capable of and give yourself the opportunity to find out. Because you won't know until you try, girlfriend! 💕

What if your to-do list isn't actually what's overwhelming you?  What if it's your systems?!?

As I prepared to head back to school, I found myself completely frozen by everything I felt like I needed to do. Brain dumps and prioritizing have never worked for me, so I decided to try something different. In this episode, I'm sharing the questions that helped me move from anxious and frantic to calm, grounded, and purposeful—and why I think they might help you, too, whether you're heading back to work, starting a new season, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life.

Today, we're up to something a little different! It's chatting at a coffee shop with a friend meets fun advice column vibes in a new style of episode called, "Ask Meggy." Listen in to see what it's all about!

In this episode, I'm recapping our 18-day summer road trip and sharing the biggest lesson I brought home: just because something doesn't go according to plan doesn't mean it wasn't worth it!

We're celebrating my third book, a micro-collection of poetry called, Something Like a Fable, by reflecting on the prior versions of me that got me here! I share a lot of insights and lessons I've learned along the way over the years from writing three books. 

If you want to purchase Something Like a Fable, click HERE! 

Also, here's a description of the book:

“At the end of the day, this poetry series is my love letter to words.”

Something Like a Fable is a micro-collection of poetry inspired by a daily word puzzle. Throughout the collection, Hurley-Powell creates poems that transform a single word into a story, exploring everything from forgiveness to childhood imagination, from meandering recipes to unrequited love, from ordinary Tuesdays to the courage it takes to tilt your face to the light.

Whimsical, thoughtful, and quietly hopeful, Hurley-Powell reminds readers that words are never just words. They are the sinews of stories that inspire us to wander, wonder, and—perhaps—discover something unexpected along the way.

If you're in the midst of some uncertainty and/or struggling with priorities, you've come to the right place! <3 

Have you ever said "yes" to something because it looked good on paper, even though every fiber of your being was screaming "no"?

In this episode, I'm sharing a recent experience that reminded me just how powerful an aligned "no" can be. If 2026 has been nothing like you expected, consider this your reminder that you don't have to force a "yes," cling to a path that no longer fits, or accept something simply because it's in front of you.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is say, "No, thank you."

And then trust yourself enough to see what happens next.

After missing the self-imposed release date for my upcoming poetry micro-collection, Something like a Fable, I found myself feeling frustrated, disappointed, and honestly a little hard on myself. But when I paused and dug a little deeper, I realized the situation was far more nuanced than simply “not trying hard enough.”

In this episode, we’re talking about perfectionism, pressure, unrealistic expectations, burnout, lack of capacity, and what it actually means to be a human being trying to create, grow, and pursue goals in real life.

This conversation is an invitation to approach yourself with curiosity instead of condemnation… and to remember that sometimes needing more time, reassessing the plan, or adjusting your expectations doesn’t mean you’ve failed… it just means you’re human!