Just Doing Life
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGrowing up in an age filled with highlight reels, ultra-famous 15 year olds, and billionaire Tik Tok stars, it can be easy to feel like you're behind on the path to success. That ~ internal disappointment and fear that you have no clue what you're doing with your life~... I guarantee you we've all been there. Because I know how hard it can be to shake that feeling, I'm here to remind you that everyone's journey looks different. Each week I will be diving into deep conversation with great, unique individuals who share their wild life journeys and the path that's gotten them to where they are today. Exposing the good, the bad, and the ugly; I'm here to remind you that there is no rule book, we are all just doing life :)
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Psychology Rocks
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBPodcast guest Mary kicks it off by sharing the many different careers she tested before finally deciding to pursue a PhD in psychology. We then chat all things psychology from developmental to psychology of business. Mary shares some of her favorite studies on the subconscious and how it impacts our judgement of others and then we dive into the interplay of religion in psych. Megan’s Socials Megan Insta: @What Now Megan Just Doing Life Insta: @Just Doing Life Mary’s Socials Marypatross...
No Degree Needed
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this week's episode we hear from Joanaed, founder of No Degree, a platform devoted to sharing job resources and guidance for those without a college education. Joanaed shares his story of entrepreneurship and offers great guidance into how to hone in on your skill sets and reflect on your values to find a job that fits with you. Buzzwords: Entrepreneurship, Ikigai, College, No Degree Megan’s Socials Megan Insta: @What Now Megan Just Doing Life Insta: @Just Doing Life Joanaed’s Info ...
Wisdom Galore
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this week’s episode, we chat with Tennis a retired, cat doorbell making fella, who shares his beginnings in the Air Force and transition into software engineering. Tennis shares insights on landing his first job without a college degree, reevaluating the role of college education, and aligning your work to the things you are skilled at.The Serendipity Mindset by Christian Busch - https://amzn.to/3MbNdIB (paid link)Megan’s SocialsMegan Insta: @What Now MeganJust Doing Life Insta: @Just Doi...
She's Revived
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBHi Just Doing Life Gang, it's been a minute......Ed Mylett Show - Higher State of Mind w/ Jon GordanMegan’s SocialsMegan Insta: @What Now MeganJust Doing Life Insta: @Just Doing Life
A Doctor Who Left Medicine
May 08, 2023 10:02 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we chat with Helena who shares her journey of leaving the medical field. Helena shares her perspective on the healthcare industry and how her grueling hours of training and education left her feeling burnt out. Tune in to hear how she came to the decision to finally leave and what she is doing now!Buzzwords:) Medicine, Doctor, Coaching, HealthcareHelena’s Socials Website: Helena BridgeTik tok: @HelenaBridge_Megan’s SocialsMegan Insta: @What Now MeganJust Doing Life Insta: @Just Doin...
I'm Back
May 01, 2023 10:01 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBHello all. Today is a short episode where I bring you up to speed on my life's chaos and apologize profusely for my absence over the past 3 months. Phone thieves, disease and two men. That's all you need to know.
Reflecting on Fear.. Again
February 06, 2023 12:01 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome back ladies and gents. This week it's just you and I. I bring back my favorite topic ~ fear of the future~ and why holding onto fear and anxiety can be the ultimate hinderance of your success. Tune in for a quick article read and some personal reflection! Buzzwords :) Fear, Frequency, FOMO, Anxiety, Dragons Megan’s Socials Megan Insta: @What Now Megan Just Doing Life Insta: @Just Doing Life Article if you want to check it out yourself!
Certified Cheese Professional
January 23, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBSay hello to Emilia, a certified cheese professional who takes us through the world of, can. you guess, CHEESE! We get to learn all of the steps it takes to get artisan cheese from the makers, through the transport, all the way to your mouth. How does one become a cheese professional? What are the careers available to a CCP? What are the weirdest combos you can eat with cheese? Is there a cheese olympics? Check out the episode to find out!!! Buzzwords :) Cheese Monger, Parmegiano, Aritsan C...
Sliding into the DMs Actually Works
January 16, 2023 11:01 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode of Just Doing Life we meet Maddy who took a leap of faith and abandoned her global health focused job to pursue culinary school. Maddy made her break by sliding into the dms… yep, she did what most men can’t ;) After shooting her shot by messaging a small agarutismo in Italy, she was offered 6 weeks to live and cook with their team and pursue her interests in the culinary industry. Maddy shares everything from her experience in Italy to the importance of networking that got h...
The Loveeeee Doctor
January 02, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBJust Doing Life with Sophie ~ This week we meet a love, sex, and relationship coach who shares what it means to be a coach of a little thing called love. Sophie describes the spiritual awakenings and struggles with personal health that pushed her into pursuing a career mentoring others on how to be one with themselves. She also provides a new perspective on what your personal identity means and describes how a slight shift in your mindset can reveal that we are all one. Tune in to check ou...
Professional Rock Stacker
December 05, 2022 11:01 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week we meet Cole- a traveling, rock stacking, picture taking, van building 26 year old who’s last eight years of life have been anything but ordinary. In this episode Cole shares everything from flipping vans and ending up on a tv show, to living in Hawaii, to his new money making hobby of stacking rocks. His new found excitement does not come without its challenges; Cole shares how he struggled to re-identify himself after a divorce and a departure from his religious affiliation. Desp...
Dr. Tik Tok
November 07, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week we meet Johnny, a second year medical student, Tik Toking entrepreneur who shares his uphill battle getting into medical school. Over the course of a mentally and physically difficult year pursuing school, Johnny not only received an invitation into a program but also managed to grow his social media platform and pursue additional interests in a side business combining his passion for fitness and health. Tune in to hear all about his ability to persevere past the hardships and rema...
Season Two Here We Come
October 24, 2022 09:01 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn honor of the 35th episode, we are spicing things up with a new season! Tune in to hear what might be changing with these next episodes, where I hope to take conversations and what I've learned since episode one. I also talk through my most recent solo trip WOOT, what I've learned over the past year of episodes and what I'm up to these days!! Tune in to catch all of this, and find out if I'm still riding the struggle bus (who am I kidding, will forever be riding it). Buzzwords: Colorado, ...
You Got a Mentor?
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week Dani, a 23 yr old operational marketing gal, shares the wisdom of an 80-year-old. In her recent post college years Dani has experienced the all too common highs and lows of starting a career; uncertainty in your field of choice, misleading job postings, and good old covid job searching. Despite the struggles, Dani quickly found her job comfort a short two years ( and 3 jobs) post college. Dani shares the importance of finding mentorship within your job, how to establish those relat...
Bring in the Teachers
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBOur first teacher! This week we meet Roberto who shares his story traversing the world of teaching over the past 29 years. Roberto shares how his childhood experiences lead him to study political science in college, but a brief summer program serving as a teacher's assistant opened his mind to the passion he felt within education. We discuss how his upbringing as a Latin American shaped his adult choices and presented opportunities in his career that he may not otherwise have had. Tune in to...
Walking Away is Okay
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThis week we meet our first overseas guest! Meet Rebecca, a Belgium residing corporate gal who took on seven unique roles over the course of 20 years. Rebecca began her journey as a teen speaking broken English, moving away from China to seek new opportunities. She shares her experiences of jumping jobs to seek new interests all while keeping in mind long term goals and her people-centered values. A pivotal moment in her career, Rebecca took a leap of faith by insisting her employer allow he...
Private Investigators Have to Pee in Cups
July 26, 2022 10:01 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBMeet Michelle - A Criminal Minds inspired Californian who, like many of us, spent the first few post-college years running around trying to find a career that fit. Michelle takes us through her passion for criminal justice and her Covid-struck senior year that left her scrambling to take a position with anyone who would give her a paycheck. Leading her down a horrible first job experience, Michelle abandoned her interest in law to take a job in customer service. After several more job switch...
Just Hit the Reset Button
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBThis week we chat with Tom, a New York dweller who brought the reset button to life. After several years working in sales and commercial real estate, Tom decided to quit his lucrative real estate role to work within the realm of fitness and wellness. To figure out his next career move, he shares his deliberate efforts at self-reflection and how he went about discovering the values that he wanted to see in his career. Tom shares the hardships of starting from square one to pursue his passion...
What Future?
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBWelcome back to Just Doing Life!! Been taking a few weeks off but this week I'm back and better than ever with a short episode about staying grounded in the present. I share some food for thought as I dive into my obsession with the future and encourage you to check out a message from Alan Watts who puts the concept of time into a new perspective. Enjoy!! Alan Watt's - After Skool Youtube Video WhatNowMegan Instagram
I've Found a Computer Science Major
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBThe day is here. I have finally found someone crazy enough to major in computer science. Join me in my conversation with Marnie where we talk not only about her career in the tech industry, but her struggles finding a job post college. Marnie shares how her athletic history opened some doors for her career path, but also hindered her options and how these athletic choices truly shaped her hustle mentality as she took on new positions. Tune in to catch this great episode, share some laughs, a...
Get Yourself a Mindset Coach
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBWelcome back lovely listeners! This week I interview Kelsey, a confidence mindset coach who discovered her underlying passions after spending years in the fitness industry. Kelsey shares her experiences avoiding falling into a family business and pursuing her own interests after Covid forced her to explore new options. Tune in to catch all this and more! Buzzwords :) Mindset Coaching, Burnout, Linen, Tik Tok Kelsey's Instagram @Kelseylucoaching & Website Instagram: @WhatnowMegan
Almost 4 Finger Meg
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBI went to the hospital for a pimple on my finger. Why!? Meg are you okay!? Meg, do you have all 10 fingers!?! Guess you'll just have to listen to find out. Buzzwords: MRSA, typing, #blessed, Insta: @WhatNowMegan
A Forever Athlete
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBWelcome back lovely listeners! This week we chat with Corey, an entrepreneur who is on a mission to bring people together and form communities all over the country. Corey takes us through his transition from college, where his identity was driven by athletics and his college major, to adulthood where he had to pivot his mindset and reflect on who he was outside of his sport. He shares the journey of walking away from an unfulfilling sales role to seize opportunities with a country club swim ...
From CrossFit Teammate to CrossFit Owner
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode we chat with Jeff, a "retired" CrossFit gym owner loving his new, not at all retired lifestyle in San Diego. After spending over 25 years working his way up the corporate totem pole in the fast food industry, he realized his job was not providing the excitement it once was and he decided to take a leap and invest in the gym that provided him his daily dose of sanity. Jeff shares what brought him to his realization that his job was no longer fulfilling and the challenges of di...
A Green Witch Accountant
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBThis week we meet Amanda. After receiving guidance from her father who said she would not enjoy the burden of being an actress, Amanda decided to step away from theatrics in high school and has since had a linear path towards accounting. We talk about the importance of aligning your career with your character strengths and the challenges of stepping away from a path you had once raved about. We hear how Amanda believes she is right where she is meant to be as she shares the benefits to her f...
Hitting Rock Bottom
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWelcome back lovely listeners!! This week we chat with J, a freelancing photographer who shares his experiences working for a corporate-style company that restricted his creativity and how he gained the courage to leave the role to regain his artistic freedom. We talk about fear and how it tries to stop you from pursuing your goals and the need to embrace the uncertainty of scary choices. Tune in to hear all of this good stuff and more!! Buzz words of the week: Minimalism, chemist, bananas, ...
Love Lists
February 28, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBHey hey hey!! This week it's just me, your favorite kind of week ;) In today's episode, I reveal my love list... No not the one with Ryan Reynolds on it, the other love list. I encourage you to practice appreciating the small joys in life by documenting the little things that put a smile on your face on a daily basis. From eating the last bite of a sugar cone to getting the snow off your car with one solid push, I share my small joys and give you a push to start your own list! Tune in and ke...
Rainforest Cafe Hires Professionals to Take Care of the Goldfish?
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBWoohoo is it really episode 20!?! Can't believe it. In today’s special episode I chat with Mary- a wonderful gal who has worked every job under the sun. Biologist, Rainforest Cafe fish caretaker (yes this is real), fitness instructor, teacher, brewery scientist… truly a wild ride. Mary shares the many details of her wild journey, from her decision to walk away from what she thought was her dream job to her decision to go back to school after 12+ years of work… Tune in to hear her wisdom as s...
A Traveling Serviceman
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week we switch it up with Corey, a soldier serving in the US Army. Corey takes us through his long journey in the military as he jumped around positions and was stationed all over the globe. We learn about his start with graphic design and his exciting work in photography that lead to him to the job he now loves. Corey shares great insight into what it is like working in the army and we learn about the complexities of the US Army. We also learn that the army can send you for an industry...
We Got a Crafty Girl Over Here
February 08, 2022 13:16 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBHappy Tuesday and welcome back to Just Doing Life! This week I'm joined by Katya, a cool gal who studied two of the most random majors in the history of majors- Theatre and.. Forensic Anthropology... wowza. Katya explains her highschool days that sparked an interest for film production and criminal mysteries and ultimately led her to her college choices. Then she shares her personal struggles of landing a job after college due to her disability and how she takes matters into her own hands by...
How Do You Find Your Passion?
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome back fan club! This week it's just me and you, lucky you ;) Tapping into finding your passion, I read a blog post from Mark Manson and let him speak some real magic with how to figure out what you're doing with your life. Tune in to start your morning with some quality content and as always, hear an embarrassing story from yours truly. Insta: @whatnowmegan
Hospitality Management Major Working in a Kitchen
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBMeet Alexis - a Hospital(ity) Management grad who like many of us, thought "oh shiz" after graduating college without a job lined up. Alexis shares the anxious and unsettled feelings she had after graduating, moving and bouncing around jobs not entirely sure where she wanted to end up. Together we talk about the guilt that you can feel from "having connections", the dread after getting fired, and finding your self worth. Tune in to hear these great messages and connect with yet another great...
One Year Unemployed, No Biggy
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week I have the pleasure of meeting Nicole, a Californian who's life got flipped upside down after losing her job in the fall of 2020. Evidently I am drawn to travelers because this week, Nicole shares her story of spending a year on the road while her and her wife tried to find their next careers after both being laid-off and being forced to sell their home. She shares the many struggles she faced; Hundreds of failed applications, a Texas freeze over, and a brand new camper that didn't...
2022, I Have High Hopes for You
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBHappy New Year friends!!!!! Join me this week for a quick episode on my 2022 goals and the three tips I feel are important to fulfilling them. Feel free to send over your goals and chat about all your hopes for 2022! I also rap in this episode LOL, please be nice. Insta: @whatnowmegan
I Work to Retire
December 27, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBWelcome back Just Doing Life listeners! This week I'm joined by Adam, a newly established real estate agent who admittedly is motivated by the desire to never work again. Adam shares his recent transition from aerospace engineering to real estate and gives us insight into starting a career from scratch amid a pandemic. Together we discuss the intrinsic characteristics of entrepreneurs, the worker bee lifestyle, and being motivated by good ole moolah. Tune in to catch the full story and as al...
I Want to Live in a School Bus
December 20, 2021 13:11 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBThis week I'm joined by Lindsey who shares her passion for travel and art. Lindsey shares her spontaneous one-way ticket purchase to Hawaii and the hitch hiking experience that changed her life goals. We talk about the amazing coincidences that shape our life journeys and the importance of following your dreams. Tune in to hear all about this girl's ambitious dreams! Insta: WhatNowMegan Guest Info: @skooliedream
Professional Golfer Living Amongst Old People
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBThis week I had the pleasure of talking with Dean, a self-made professional golfer who seemed to have life figured out for himself at 18. While we were all worried about promposals and ironing out wrinkles in our senior shirts, Dean was working on five year plans and signing leases for apartments across the country. Tune in for a great episode as he highlights his journey and how he made his goals a reality! Keep doing life friends :) Insta: @WhatNowMegan
When You Apply to a Job Five Years in a Row....
December 06, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week we meet Nicole, a Californian just doing her thang. Join us as we chat about looking for a job after college using a degree that you're no longer interested in. We chat about sticking through the process and staying within a company to take advantage of exploring new roles within an organization and where she see's herself in five years. If that isn't convincing enough, tune-in to hear Nicole's unique hobby! Instagram: WhatNowMegan
A Marketing Agent Walks into a Hair Salon
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this week's episode of Just Doing Life, we get to hear from Ashley, a..... hmm how does one describe a marketing agent, social media manager, cosmetologist, recruiter all in one? You get the picture, Ashley has done quite a bit in the short span since graduating college in 2020. Graduating in the height of Covid threw some challenges her way, but tune in to hear her story of resilience as she seized a number of opportunities and explored many different career paths! Just Do Life friends...
Risk it While You're Young
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBThis week I have the pleasure of speaking with Shannon, a photographer and content creator from New York. Shannon takes us through her years after college as she tried to figure out what she wanted to do with her career. Spending months abroad and bouncing around cities, she explored several paths within her creative scope of work and learned some hard lessons along the way. Tune in to hear more about her ambitious attempts to take off her photography career! Keep doing life friends, you're ...
Screw Joe Schmoe
November 11, 2021 11:59 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBCan I get a woot woot, bonus episode time :) This week we talk about not giving a flying fadoodle what other people think about you. Let's talk about why you might be scared and how to overcome those silly voices in your head.... Stop letting the fear of judgement from strangers deter you from pursuing your passion. As always, keep doing life my friends :) Share this podcast with friends! Leave a 5 star review, Sponsor me. Instagram: @WhatNowMegan
Your Space, Your Vibes
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBThis week we have the pleasure of meeting my polar opposite; creative, chilled out, singer/songwriter guru Monica Rose. Monica shares her childhood stories of being homeschooled and living within a very structured household. From her stories, we learn about her need to pursue her creative outlets and her outlook on finding your passion and running with it. This musical artist also just released a new song and music video that you can check out on her insta below! As always, keep doing life y...
Love Yourself
November 01, 2021 13:12 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBWelcome back to Just Doing Life!! This week is all about loving yourself and being mindful of your personal strengths. Talking with Devanshi, we learn about how her Information Systems and Database Management (woah mouthful) major lead to her various career roles and how she landed her current job in the tech industry. Not only do we uncover her career aspirations, but we talk about the importance of patience in your journey and not letting societal pressure place negativity on your self ima...
Naked Man Dancing!?!
October 28, 2021 12:48 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBHeyo, bonus alert!!! Popping this extra episode in to brighten up your Thursday and get you in the right mindset to take on the weekend. In this episode I share my thoughts on finding a career that makes an impact on others. We all want to feel like we are improving the lives of others (or at least I hope), so how do you find out what that is? Hmm listen to the podcast and you'll find out :) #nakedmandancing
Interview 1!!!!
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBWoot!! This week we have our first interview and it's setting the bar high. Working her way up the corporate ladder, Twayne shares her experiences growing in her sales job and realizing her love for motivating and leading her teammates. Despite feeling comfort in her career path, she shares some events from her personal life that threw a wrench into the plans she had once envisioned and how they have shifted her perception of success and what she now strives for in her future. Hope you enjoy...
What Now Megan?
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIt is your lucky day because this week's episode is all about.. ME. Oh yes. This week I jump into what success means to me and how I've spent the last two years struggling to decide what I wanted to do with my live. Join me as I dive into my internal battle with deciding whether to pursue medical school and my spontaneous decision to pack up and *almost* move to Kansas City. Here to remind you you're not the only nuttball on the planet :) Insta: @just.doing.life @WhatNowMegan
Let's Do This Thang
October 13, 2021 00:18 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBHello hello hello and welcome to Just Doing Life. Kicking off the series to introduce myself and what I hope to accomplish while whispering sweet vocals into your ear. Either laugh or make fun of me, either way hope it puts a smile on your face :)