Ten Minute Talks with Meagan Lynn

Emmy-Winner Jake Hunter on Mental Health and Finding Holistic Happiness

May 25, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 24.3 MB

Do you ever wonder how someone with a highly demanding job in the spotlight handles all that pressure? Ask Jake Hunter. Jake is an Emmy winning producer, actor, writer and content creator. While he works hard for his accomplishments, there’s one goal that comes above any career milestone: to be happy. For the past several years, Jake has been on a mental health journey, cultivating tools to be present and enjoy his life everyday which he’s now sharing with others as he hosts the club Influ...

LaNease Adams on Mental Health and The Bachelor

May 18, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

If you’re a diehard Bachelor Fan, you know LaNease Adams. She was among the final eight women in the first ever season with Alex Michel in 2002, and landed the series’ first kiss. But her journey wasn’t all romance and roses. After the show aired, she faced racist backlash online for being in an interracial relationship, leading her to suffer depression and panic attacks before landing in the hospital. LaNease joined Ten Minute Talks to share her mental health journey after the show and ...

Entrepreneur Kayla Hunt on Overcoming Insecurity and Fear

May 11, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MB

The biggest thing that will get in the way of your purpose is fear. That’s something Kayla Hunt had to push past in order to create her business. She launched her company, She Abides in 2020 as a clothing brand and online community for women to uplift each other in faith. Kayla uses her platform, including her TikTok which has garnered millions of likes, to inspire others, calling them to a higher purpose. Kayla joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can overcome insecurities and fear ...

Emmy-Winner Jake Hunter on Halting Nonstop Hustle to Find New Success

April 27, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MB

No two paths to success look the same, especially when it comes to the unwritten road to Hollywood. Jake Hunter is an Emmy-winning producer, actor and writer, but his journey was hardly easy or predictable. Jake originally planned to pursue a career in baseball but after sustaining several injuries, he had to pivot to a new industry: entertainment. After a move to Los Angeles, a period living in his car and lots of hard work, he’s now an Emmy-winning producer, a writer who created and starr...

Bushra Amiwala on How to Change the World

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

It’s all too easy to feel like there’s nothing we can do to change the world. If you’re not a politician or in a position of power, how do you make a difference? How can we be leaders for change in our everyday lives? Bushra Amiwala is showing us how we can do just that as she serves as the youngest Muslim elected official in the country. Bushra was elected to the Skokie School Board at age 21 as a junior in college. Her local campaign earned her national attention, being recognized as Gla...

TMT Tip: How to Have Better Relationship Communication with Expert Renee Ariel

April 16, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 7.26 MB

Are you struggling with dating a “bad texter”? Want to improve your relationship communication? Then take a word of wisdom from relationship expert Renee Ariel, whose tips and advice on love and dating have turned her into a viral success on TikTok. Find out how to become better communicators and have better relationships from Renee in this Ten Minute Talks Tip! Resources: 🎥 Renee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reneeariel?source=h5_m 📱Renee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee...

Relationship Expert Renee Ariel on When to Break Up & How to Move On

April 13, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 27 MB

Quarantine has caused all of us to question aspects of our lives, and that includes our relationships. Host and social media personality Renee Ariel has built her platform as a relationship expert sharing her tips and advice on TikTok to an audience of millions. Renee joined Ten Minute Talks to share her advice on when it’s time to walk away from a relationship and how to move on. Resources: 🎥 Renee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reneeariel?source=h5_m 📱Renee’s Instagram: https://www...

Dr. Dannagal Young on Overcoming the Political Divide

April 06, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MB

In our incredibly divisive political climate, is there any hope of unity? That’s a big question, and one that Dr. Dannagal Young is attempting to answer. As a political and social psychologist, she studies how people understand the world and what that means for society and democracy, as she’s shared in TED Talks, major news appearances, in the classroom as a professor at the University of Delaware and in her book, Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in t...

The Bachelor’s LaNease Adams on Racism, Defending Chris Harrison and Her Message for Matt James

March 30, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

LaNease Adams is an icon in one of THE most iconic franchises in television history: The Bachelor. She was among the final eight women in the first ever season with Alex Michel in 2002, and landed the series’ first kiss. But her journey wasn’t easy. After the show aired, she faced racist backlash online for being in an interracial relationship, leading her to suffer panic attacks and substance abuse before landing in the hospital. LaNease then began therapy and went on a self-love journey, ...

TMT Tip: Bounce Back from Criticism with Morgan Willett

March 26, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 7.7 MB

Everyone’s got an opinion, but it doesn’t mean we should listen to them! Find out how reality TV star and personal trainer Morgan Willett bounces back from criticism and stays in the positive in this Ten Minute Talks Tip! Resources: 🏃‍♀️ Move Like Morgan: https://movelikemorgan.com/ 📱 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/morganleighwillett/ and https://www.instagram.com/movelikemorgan/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

MTV and Big Brother Star Morgan Willett on Creating Your Dream Job

March 23, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MB

If anyone knows a thing or two about building a brand, it’s Morgan Willett. Though you might know her from her time on MTV’s The Challenge and Ex on the Beach, or as the winner of Big Brother: Over The Top, reality TV wasn't always the plan–and she’s done so much more than that since. Since her stint on reality TV, Morgan has used her platform to build her own business around her passion for fitness, Move Like Morgan. She joined Ten Minute Talks to share how she forged her own career path, ...

TMT Tip: How to Break the Comparison Cycle with Founder Kayla Hunt

March 12, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 8.01 MB

We’ve all heard it before: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” But breaking the comparison cycle is easier said than done! Find out how to stop comparing yourself to others and take charge of your own life from “She Abides” founder Kayla Hunt in this Ten Minute Talks Tip. Resources: 👚 She Abides Website: she-abides.com/ 📱 Kayla’s Instagram: @kaylakhunt 🎥 Kayla’s TikTok: @kaylakhunt Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.y...

Female Founder Kayla Hunt on Following Your Purpose in Faith

March 09, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MB

In the past year of lockdown when so many people wrestled with their purpose, Kayla Hunt leaned into hers. In 2020 she launched She Abides, a clothing brand and online community connecting thousands of women from across the world to uplift each other in faith. Kayla uses her platform, including her TikTok amassing millions of likes, to share messages of faith and hope in what has been a hard year for so many. She joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can follow our purpose in faith. Res...

Bushra Amiwala on Overcoming Limits and Stepping Into Your Power

March 02, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

Imagine competing for a job against someone who has nearly two decades more experience than you. Bushra Amiwala did just that when she decided to run for county commissioner in Cook County, Illinois–the second largest county in the country–at 19 years old. Though she lost her first election, she ran again two years later and was elected to the Skokie School Board at age 21 as a junior in college making her the youngest Muslim elected official in the country. Her local campaign earned her na...

Mental Health Advocate Megan Gallagher’s Toolkit for Overcoming Anxiety

February 23, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

With the one-year anniversary of lockdown just around the corner, even mental health advocate Megan Gallagher admits she’s struggled in the past year. Megan, a TED Talk speaker, author and host has struggled with anxiety since middle school, and uses her own journey with mental health to advocate for others. Over the years, she’s developed a toolkit of practices and resources for beating anxiety. Megan joined Ten Minute Talks to share her tips for overcoming anxiety and advice for thriv...

TMT Tip: Resources & Practices for Anxiety with TikTok's 'After Hours with Amanda'

February 19, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 4.47 MB

Has the pandemic negatively impacted your mental health? Here’s how parenting expert and TikTok star Amanda Bouldin stays in a positive mental state as she shares the resources and practices she uses for anxiety in this Ten Minute Talks Tip! Resources: 📱 Amanda’s Socials: @afterhourswithamanda 🎙 Amanda’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-hours-with-amanda/id1533314376 Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www....

Amanda Bouldin on Making Mistakes & Why Not Knowing Everything is a Good Thing

February 16, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 29.1 MB

Social media isn’t always the most hopeful place. But thanks to Amanda Bouldin, it’s a little bit brighter. Amanda rose to fame on TikTok as @afterhourswithamanda, sharing uplifting messages and stories of her life as a mom of three girls - but she doesn’t just share the highlights. She also opens up about the mistakes and lessons she’s learning along the way. Amanda joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can give ourselves the grace to make mistakes, and why not knowing everything is a...

TMT Tip: How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Relationships with Renee Ariel

February 12, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 6.48 MB

Do you find yourself self-sabotaging in your relationships? Do you always get in your own way? Relationship expert Renee Ariel shared her advice for breaking self-sabotage habits and having healthier relationships in this Ten Minute Talks Tip! Resources: 🎥 Renee’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reneeariel?source=h5_m 📱Renee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneeariel/ ❤️ Renee’s Dating Blog: http://sextingandthecity.com/ 📖 Read “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment ...

Renee Ariel on Finding Your Confidence in Relationships

February 09, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 29.6 MB

Imagine if you could time travel into the past and tell yourself anything: what would it be? A warning? A pep talk? A lesson you’ve had to learn the hard way? We might not be able to time travel, but we can watch TikToks, which is a close second when you’re watching Renee Ariel. Her dating advice, self-love pep talks and confidence-boosting reminders have given her viral success on TikTok as she shares her insights to thousands of followers through the eyes of someone who’s been there, don...

How to Know What Media to Trust with Dr. Dannagal Young

February 05, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MB

How do you know which news sources to trust? What about when it comes to watching political satire like The Daily Show or outrage programs like Hannity? Political and social psychologist Dr. Dannagal Young shares her advice on trust and media in this Ten Minute Talks Tip. Resources: 📖 Read her book Irony and Outrage: https://www.amazon.com/Irony-Outrage-Polarized-Landscape-Laughter/dp/0190913088/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=dannagal&qid=1551991195&s=gateway&sr=8-3 💻 Dr. Young’s Website: https:...

TMT Tip: Dr. Dannagal Young on Politics, Unity and How to Have Better Conversations

February 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

“Why aren't conservatives funny?” That’s a question posed by Joshua Green in a 2012 Washington Journal article, and one that Dr. Dannagal Young set out to answer: Why is political satire like The Daily Show dominated by liberals, and why is conservative talk radio like The Rush Limbaugh Show far more successful than its liberal counterparts such as The Rachel Maddow Show? Dr. Young, a political and social psychologist who researches how people understand the world and its implications for d...

Dr. Dannagal Young on Politics, Unity and How to Have Better Conversations

February 02, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 32.1 MB

“Why aren't conservatives funny?” That’s a question posed by Joshua Green in a 2012 Washington Journal article, and one that Dr. Dannagal Young set out to answer: Why is political satire like The Daily Show dominated by liberals, and why is conservative talk radio like The Rush Limbaugh Show far more successful than its liberal counterparts such as The Rachel Maddow Show? Dr. Young, a political and social psychologist who researches how people understand the world and its implications for d...

Jamie Tworkowski on How to Show Up for Others & Talk About Mental Health

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MB

Many people began 2021 with the hopes of change on the horizon. Among calls for social and political change stirred up by COVID-19, the pandemic also brought conversations about mental health to the forefront, with more people seeking help than ever. Jamie Tworkowski, founder of mental health nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms, shares how we can help our loved ones in their mental health struggles and the importance of sharing your story in this episode of Ten Minute Talks. Resources: ...

TMT Tip: Clean Eating Made Easy & Fun with Morgan Willett

January 22, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 5.73 MB

Want to start eating clean this year but you’re overwhelmed with where to start? Personal trainer and TV personality Morgan Willett shares her tips on grocery shopping and finding yummy recipes for a healthy lifestyle in this Ten Minute Talks tip! Resources: 🏃‍♀️ Move Like Morgan: https://movelikemorgan.com/ 📱 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/morganleighwillett/ and https://www.instagram.com/movelikemorgan/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTu...

Morgan Willett on How to Reach Your Fitness Goals in 2021

January 19, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

If you’re a reality TV fan, you know Morgan Willett. After winning Big Brother: Over the Top and joining the casts of MTV’s Ex on the Beach and The Challenge, Morgan put her platform to good use sharing fitness advice with her followers. In 2020, she launched her own personal training business, Move Like Morgan, where she helps clients meet their health and fitness goals. Morgan joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can meet our goals in 2021, and why it’s never too late to get started. ...

TMT Tip: Making Powerful Morning & Night Routines with Megan Gallagher

January 15, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 7.29 MB

During challenging times in our lives, routines are something we can rely on to provide stability and set us up for success. Mental health advocate and TED Talk speaker Megan Gallagher shared the importance of morning & night routines and how she’s created hers in this Ten Minute Talks Tip! Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxlVvOJ0qvU-YLrcpPLOsA

Mental Health Advocate Megan Gallagher on Overcoming Anxiety in Quarantine

January 12, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MB

It may not come as a surprise that anxiety has been on the rise since COVID-19 swept across America and the world at large. More than thirty percent of American adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression since the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control. As a two-time TED Talk speaker, three-time author, writer and host, Megan Gallagher is using her journey with mental health to advocate for others’ mental wellness and treatment. Megan joined Ten Minute Talks to shar...

High Wire Walker Lijana Wallenda on Finding Your Calling and Identity

January 05, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

Many of us look to our accomplishments to determine our worth. When we want to know who we are, we look in the mirror. But when you lose those outer elements you so closely identify yourself with, you’re forced to dig deeper to find who you really are. This was the case for Lijana Wallenda. Lijana, a seventh generation member of the Flying Wallenda family, is known to the world as a fearless wire walker. But after surviving a near-fatal accident in 2017, that all came into question. Lijana...

TMT Tip: How to Listen to Your Inner Voice with Amanda Bouldin

January 01, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 7.43 MB

Amidst the noice of social media and the world around us, do you struggle to know which voices to listen to? What advice to take? Amanda Bouldin, better known as After Hours with Amanda on TikTok, has gone viral for sharing her life advice on kindness and empathy. She shared how she listens to her inner voice to make the best decisions for her and her kids in this Ten Minute Talks Tip. Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

 Dr. Judy Ho on The Secret to Happiness & Achieving Your Goals in 2021

December 29, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 22.2 MB

Do you want to make 2021 your year and need a fool-proof plan for achieving your goals? Look no further than Dr. Judy Ho: licensed and triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, professor, and author of “Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way.” Dr. Judy joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can achieve happiness and our goals in the new year. Resources: 💻 Website: https://www.drjudyho.com/...

TikTok Star Amanda Bouldin on Social Media and Empathy

December 22, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MB

You probably know Amanda Bouldin as her TikTok handle: After Hours with Amanda. Amanda, a mom of three daughters from California, went viral on TikTok this January and has since garnered more than 50 million likes on TikTok for sharing her advice and stories on a topic rarely present on social media: kindness. Amanda joined Ten Minute Talks to share how we can practice empathy in the social media age and find the good in 2020. Resources: 📱 Amanda’s Socials: @afterhourswithamanda 🎙 Amanda...

TMT Tip: How to Balance the News with Your Mental Health with Jamie Tworkowski

December 18, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

Especially in 2020, coping with the news cycle is an essential life skill. Jamie Tworkowski, founder of mental health nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms, shares how he balances the news with his mental health and counteracts the negativity in this Ten Minute Talks Tip. Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxlVvOJ0qvU-YLrcpPLOsA

Jamie Tworkowski on Why We Should Have Hope Right Now

December 15, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MB

If anyone knows we’re not alone in our struggles, it’s Jamie Tworkowski. As the founder of nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms, an advocacy group which connects individuals with and funds mental health resources and treatment, he’s spent the past fifteen years reading and hearing thousands of stories from people across the world about their mental health journeys and recoveries. Jamie joined Ten Minute Talks to discuss why we’re not alone and the reasons we have for hope in 2020. Resources...

High Wire Walker Lijana Wallenda on Choosing Faith Over Fear

December 08, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

“I'm not a slave to fear. It won't conquer me.” Imagine walking 25 stories over Times Square in New York City, with only a wire thinner than the width of your feet supporting you. Lijana Wallenda experienced this last summer, and these were the words she spoke as she crossed a 1300 foot wire over the city with her brother Nik on live TV; this after surviving a nearly fatal accident just two years prior. Lijana joined Ten Minute Talks to discuss how she overcame her fears and learned to be...

TMT Tip: How to Make Affirmations That Actually Work with Dr. Judy Ho

December 04, 2020 05:00 - 3 minutes - 5.98 MB

Ever wonder if affirmations really work to boost your confidence and self-esteem? Psychologist and TV personality Dr. Judy Ho explains the common mistakes most people make when writing affirmations, and how to create ones that really work in this Ten Minute Talks Tip. Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/meaganlynntv/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxlVvOJ0qvU-YLrcpPLOsA

Dr. Judy Ho on How to Stop Self-Sabotage

December 01, 2020 16:23 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Let’s be honest: this year may not have been your year. What started as the year of “2020 vision” and big dreams has left many people in a state of upheaval, with plans fallen to the wayside and goals unmet. Dr. Judy Ho knows all about this. A co-host for The Doctors and Face The Truth on CBS, Dr. Ho is a licensed and triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, professor, and author of “Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower,...

Ten Minute Talks: The Intro

November 26, 2020 21:41 - 34 seconds - 795 KB

I don’t know anyone who’s not struggling right now, especially with everything going on in the world. We have anxiety about our careers, relationships, finances and honestly life in general. Ten Minutes Talks with me, Meagan Lynn, features interviews with world leading thinkers and influencers to fast track us to success, happiness and peace. I hope each episode will offer all of us easy, tangible takeaways that we can apply everyday: small steps to create big change. It’s just ten minutes t...