In this episode, I share the story of my cancer journey like I never have before and how a season of being really sick changed the way I see my life. It’s not just about the experience of illness, but what it was like in the process and what it gave me on the other side. A different relationship with time, a deeper awareness of how I want to live, and a much stronger pull to stop waiting and start choosing what actually matters. This is a reflection on how something hard can quietly reshape everything.

This episode is supported by my counseling and coaching practice.

My work is very personal and integrative. We look at your life as a whole; your relationships, health, patterns, your emotions, and where you feel stuck or ready for change. It’s a space to think, process, and move forward in a way that actually feels aligned with you.

If you’re interested, you can reach out to me directly to book or learn more.

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In this episode, I talk about the balance of deeply valuing alone time and relationships. The part of me that needs solitude to think, reset, and feel grounded, and the part of me that values deep relationships and meaningful connection. These sides seem opposite, but for me, they actually support each other.

We also talk about why it matters to feel comfortable in your own company. You don’t have to love being alone in the same way I do, but there is something really powerful about learning to be with yourself and trust yourself.

At the same time, I share why I believe so deeply in connection and relationships, and how both solitude and intimacy can exist together in a really healthy, aligned way.

This is really about understanding your own balance and what you need more of.

This episode is supported by my counseling practice.

My work is very personal and integrative. We focus on you, your relationships, your patterns, your health, your emotions, and what’s actually coming up in your life. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s about having a space to think, process, and move forward in a way that feels true to you.

I’ve opened a few new spots and I’m offering $100 off your first two sessions for new clients.If you’re interested, you can reach out to me to book.

To connect with Megan Marie follow @iammeganmarieee

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I’m talking about solo camping, but really going through why I love it and why I think everyone should experience it at least once in their life. It's not about becoming “a camping person,” but because of what solo camping teaches you about yourself.

Solo camping challenges you. It puts you in a position where you have to trust yourself, rely on yourself, and sit with yourself without distractions and noise getting in the way.

Key Points:

• Why doing hard things builds real confidence
• The difference between being alone and actually enjoying your own company
• Letting go of constant self-awareness
• Learning you need less than you think you do
• Romanticizing your own life
• The kind of self-trust that comes from showing yourself you can handle things

It’s about becoming the kind of person who trusts themselves, challenges themselves, and knows they can handle more than they think.

To connect with Megan Marie follow @iammeganmarieee

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For more writing and my Sunday Newsletter join my Substack

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