Courageous Pivot with Meghan Telpner

What if your greatest success has become your most beautiful prison? In this powerful episode, Meghan Telpner tackles the hardest part of any pivot: letting go of what you've built, invested in, and poured your heart into—especially when it still looks successful from the outside. Drawing from the liberating concept of sunk cost fallacy, Meghan reveals why we often choose the certainty of familiar unhappiness over the uncertain possibility of fulfillment. If you've ever felt like an employee in a life you wouldn't have applied for, or wondered why you feel trapped despite your apparent success, this episode offers both permission and a pathway. Meghan transforms the narrative around "letting go" from loss to liberation, showing how releasing what no longer serves you becomes a sacred act of trust. Essential listening for anyone feeling the quiet rebellion of their own heart. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

What happens when questioning what to feed your baby leads you to question everything you've built your life on? Former NICU nurse Kristen Nagle's journey from healthcare worker to losing her 14-year career, facing $100,000 in fines, and finding profound freedom is one of the most courageous pivots you'll ever hear. In this raw and powerful conversation, Kristen shares how becoming a mother cracked open her worldview, leading her from fear-based decisions to heart-led knowing—even when it meant standing alone against every institution she'd once trusted. This isn't just about medical freedom—it's about the courage to change your mind, the strength found in losing everything, and the unexpected gifts that emerge when you finally stop living for others' approval. Essential listening for anyone questioning the path they're on or ready to discover what freedom actually feels like. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership  

What if the most courageous thing you could do today is admit you might be wrong about everything—including yourself? In this paradigm-shifting episode, Meghan explores the "sacred art of disillusionment" and why our greatest liberation might come from questioning the very beliefs we've built our lives on. Meghan reveals why changing your mind isn't weakness. If you've been clinging to beliefs, identities, or paths that no longer serve you but feel too invested to let go, this episode offers a completely new framework for embracing the unknown. Essential listening for anyone ready to trade false certainty for authentic possibility—and discover the profound gifts waiting on the other side of everything you thought you knew. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership  

What if courage isn't about fearless leaps, but about consistently doing what brings you joy? In this conversation with UJ Ramdas—the co-creator of the Five Minute Journal, which sold over a million copies before selling his share of the company—we explore why real courage is a muscle you build through small, daily acts of aliveness. UJ shares his remarkable journey from leaving India alone at 17 to building a multimillion-dollar business, then choosing freedom over the "success" everyone else saw. But this isn't just another entrepreneur story. This is about redefining purpose as aliveness, learning to examine fear versus intuition, and understanding why doing what you love is actually a radical act of courage. If you've ever felt trapped in your own success, wondered how to know when you're in a "comfort loop," or questioned what it really means to live with purpose, UJ's insights on seeking the source of being while navigating the practical world offer a refreshing perspective on what it means to stay awake to your own life. Essential listening for anyone ready to trade comfort for aliveness. Links + Resources Full show notes 30% off Money Mastery: A simplified, effective and joyfully aligned path to money literacy and financial freedom

What if your resistance to change isn't weakness, but wisdom trying to keep you safe? In this eye-opening episode, Meghan explores the fascinating concept of "immunity to change"—why even the smallest shifts can feel impossibly difficult, and why willpower alone isn't enough. Drawing from groundbreaking research by psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, she reveals how our unconscious "competing commitments" create an internal tug-of-war that sabotages our best intentions. Through personal stories and practical examples, Meghan shows how to work with your resistance instead of against it, using gentle experiments to test the fears that keep you stuck. Whether you've been beating yourself up for not following through on micro-pivots, or you're curious why change feels so hard even when you genuinely want it, this episode offers a compassionate new framework for understanding your inner protective system. Essential listening for anyone ready to stop fighting themselves and start creating sustainable change from a place of self-compassion. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

What if transformation doesn't require blowing up your entire life? In this essential episode, Meghan Telpner introduces the powerful concept of "micro-pivots"—those small, strategic shifts that move you toward greater alignment without the dramatic upheaval. Whether you're constrained by young children, financial commitments, or simply aren't ready for the grand gesture, this episode offers a practical roadmap for change that honours your current reality. Micro-pivots prove that courage doesn't always look like a bold leap—sometimes it's simply the choice to honour your heart in ways that are available to you right now. Perfect for anyone feeling the pull toward change but wondering how to start, or those who need permission to take the smaller, gentler path toward alignment. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't external circumstances, but the mental barriers you've inherited without question? In this provocative conversation, Sean Croxton reveals how challenging tribal thinking and limiting beliefs transformed him from a broke personal trainer to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur—and why he walked away from it all to rebuild on his own terms. From deleting millions of YouTube views in a moment of self-doubt to losing friendships over refusing to stay silent, Sean shares the real cost of independent thinking and why most people choose comfort (even when it's miserable) over uncertain possibility. If you've ever felt trapped by others' expectations or wondered why you keep sabotaging your own progress, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about success, wealth, and what it really takes to live authentically and follow the whispers of your heart. Essential listening for anyone ready to break free from a self-made mental prison and build your life on your own terms. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: 30% off Money Mastery: A simplified, effective and joyfully aligned path to money literacy and financial freedom

What if the most productive thing you could do right now is absolutely nothing? In this essential episode, host Meghan Telpner explores the sacred space between hearing your heart's whisper and knowing your next move—that uncomfortable liminal zone where transformation actually happens. Drawing from her own two-year journey in the "fertile void" after scaling down her successful business, Meghan reveals why rushing to fill uncertainty might be robbing you of your most profound pivot. She shares practical wisdom on creating intentional space, grieving old identities, and trusting life's timeline over your own agenda. If you're caught between what was and what could be, feeling pressure to have it all figured out, or struggling with the discomfort of not knowing, this episode offers a radical reframe: the unknown isn't empty—it's full of potential Essential listening for anyone in transition who needs permission to trust the process and stop forcing clarity before it's ready. Links + Resources Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Blog: The Time In Between: How To Be Present

Meghan reveals why the words to Roxette's "Listen to Your Heart" isn't just feel-good advice—it's scientifically backed wisdom your body's been trying to tell you all along. Meghan breaks down the biology behind intuition, explains why your mind keeps you stuck in familiar (but soul-crushing) territory, and shares simple practices to tune into the expansion vs. contraction signals your body is constantly sending you. Whether you're standing at a crossroads, feeling disconnected from your current path, or exhausted from overthinking every decision, this episode offers a refreshing alternative: trusting the intelligence you already carry within. Learn to distinguish between fear-based thinking and heart wisdom, and discover why the most courageous pivots don't come from logic—they come from truth. Perfect for anyone ready to stop gaslighting their own inner knowing and start making decisions that actually feel aligned. Links + Resources Full show notes Learn: Try my FREE Coherence session Blog: How to Retrain Your Brain for Happiness Blog: Creating Inner Harmony in 30 Seconds Shop: Try this HeartMath Inner Balance Coherence Device Shop: 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

Have you ever felt the pull toward something that makes absolutely no logical sense? Angela de la Agua's story will remind you why following your heart is the most radical act of courage—and why it's worth every uncomfortable moment. From fashionista to desert mystic, Angela shares what happens when you finally stop ignoring the whisper and leap into the complete unknown. This conversation gets real about the messy middle of transformation: the relationships that shift, the identity crises that hit, and how to trust your inner knowing when everyone around you thinks you've lost it. We explore the difference between mind wisdom and heart wisdom, what it takes to rebuild your life from scratch, and why the most aligned path often looks like the craziest one. Angela's journey proves that sometimes the thing that terrifies you most is exactly what your soul is calling you toward. If you've been sensing that your current life no longer fits, or you're afraid of what might happen if you actually listen to that persistent inner nudge, this episode offers both inspiration and permission to trust the mystery. Essential listening for anyone ready to discover what becomes possible when you choose alignment over approval. Links + Resources Subscribe on Substack Full show notes 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

What happens when everything you've built stops feeling like you? This isn't a story about burnout or business failure—it's about the radical courage to honor who you're becoming, even when it makes zero logical sense. In this episode, Meghan shares why she walked away from a globally successful business that was thriving by every metric. The real moment she knew. The price tag of freedom. And the terrifying question every successful person faces: "Who am I without this?" If you've ever felt disconnected from something you worked hard to build, wondered if you're allowed to want something different, or questioned whether success is supposed to feel this heavy—this conversation will hit different. Because sometimes the most courageous pivot isn't growing bigger. It's trusting the whisper that says it's time to scale down and come home to yourself. Perfect for anyone ready to redefine what success actually means. Links + Resources Subscribe on Substack Full show notes 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

Before the big dramatic moment, before the crisis, before the leap—there's always a whisper. That quiet inner knowing that something isn't quite right anymore. The subtle nudge that says, "This isn't it." In this episode, we explore how to recognize and honour those early signals before they become overwhelming. You'll discover what the whisper actually sounds like, why we resist listening to it, and how to tell the difference between a passing frustration and a true call for change. If you're feeling that quiet stirring, that sense of "something more," this episode will help you trust what you're sensing and take the first courageous step: simply listening. Ready to stop ignoring your inner wisdom? Tune in and discover the power of the whisper. Links + Resources Subscribe on Substack Full show notes 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

What if courage isn't about fearless leaps, but about speaking from the heart? In this debut episode, host Meghan Telpner redefines what it means to make a "courageous pivot"—those quiet, heart-led decisions to realign with who you're becoming, even when everything looks successful from the outside. Meghan explores why transformation isn't about burning it all down, but about choosing alignment over obligation. If you've been feeling the whisper that something needs to shift, or you're ready to redefine success on your own terms, this episode offers a new framework for navigating life's crossroads with authenticity and grace. Essential listening for anyone questioning their current path or ready to give themselves permission to begin again. Links + Resources Subscribe on Substack Full show notes 30% off Rise + Shine: Guided Path to Heart-Led Living and Leadership

The Courageous Pivot is a podcast for anyone who’s ever felt that quiet nudge—that whisper that says, “this isn’t it anymore.” Hosted by Meghan Telpner, this show is your companion through life’s big, heart-led shifts. Whether it’s mid-career, mid-life, or a moment in between, The Courageous Pivot is about trusting your intuition, tuning into your inner wisdom, and daring to take the leap—especially when it makes no sense on paper. Through honest stories, meaningful conversations, and grounded inspiration, this is your permission slip to come home to yourself and live in alignment with who you are today. Subscribe now and join the journey. Links and Resources The Courageous Pivot Podcast Website Subscribe on Substack

Ever feel like life is stuck on repeat? The good news is—you don’t need a drastic reset to shift your personal algorithm. In this episode, Meghan dives into a simple yet powerful practice: curating your own highlight reel. Instead of endlessly scrolling through others’ lives, what if you took a moment to revisit your own? By focusing on joyful moments and tuning into what truly lights you up, you can begin attracting more of what you want. Where our attention goes, our energy flows—so let’s be intentional about what we’re calling in. Episode Highlights: How are you curating the algorithm of your life? Just like social media, what you engage with shapes your reality. Your focus determines your experience—more of the same brings more of the same. Mindfully choose what you give energy to. Small shifts create big impact: change what you read, who you follow, and how you respond to life’s challenges. Instead of doom-scrolling, scroll through your own life. Revisit joyful moments and recognize the highlights in your present. The key to change? Ask yourself: What’s within my control that I can shift? The answer is always your energy, perspective, and response Related Episodes: Episode 027: In Pursuit of Purpose and Rising Together Episode 029: Why Are We Afraid To Create Links & Resources:  Click here to join Meghan's Community and be part of this new project Click here to access your FREE coherence class Enjoy special discounts on Meghan's preferred brands and products

Join Meghan and Susan Baker in an intimate conversation that delves deep into the heart of motherhood, autism, and the journey towards acceptance. In this raw and vulnerable episode, Susan, author of the poignant book 'A Life Beyond Words,' shares her profound experience raising Andrew, her nonverbal autistic son. Susan opens up about her initial struggles, holistic approaches, and the transformative moment of surrender that changed everything. From challenging moments of despair to finding unexpected paths of communication, Susan's journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.  Through tears and laughter, they explore the complexities of autism, the power of acceptance, and the beauty of embracing one's unique journey. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound love that binds families together, transcending words and limitations.  More from Meghan Subscribe: http://fun.meghantelpner.com Shop all courses: http://fun.meghantelpner.com/shop Join her community: https://fun.meghantelpner.com/communitylearning In this conversation Meghan and Susan discuss: Releasing expectations of a 'perfect life' and being a 'perfect' mother. The true test of resilience in motherhood. Managing the heated climate of autism terminology and how to know the 'right' and 'wrong' words to use. Susan's initial observations of Andrew's atypical development and communication and the process of diagnosis. Vxns and autism -- yes, we dare to go there. Transitioning from the need to fix her child to embracing him for who he is. The discovery of a unique method of communication for Andrew and the introduction to a brain-body movement therapy and its impact on Andrew's regulation. Susan's realization of the importance of letting go of control while still embracing holistic principles. The strength that comes from actively surrendering to what is.

This is an audio recording of a written essay. Read the full essay and access all referenced links at http://meghantelpner.com/climate More from Meghan Subscribe: http://fun.meghantelpner.com Shop all courses: http://fun.meghantelpner.com/shop We’re being told ‘climate change’ is the crisis we need to pay attention to. If this is true, is it possible we’re being pointed in the wrong direction regarding both primary causes and solutions? And what if it’s not true, or not in the way we’re being led to believe? This distinction could make a world of difference. What follows is a nuanced view. This is not a black-or-white issue but one that is deeply complex and that requires more thought and action than news headlines and public figures are leading us to believe. This episode explores: What we really need to consider when it comes to whether our climate is in fact changing Some important questions to ask regarding how much impact day-to-day human activity is having The habits and culture that should be addressed as it relates to our care for the environment The potential impact of clearing forests, modifying weather, and tech-based solutions What true ecological care means How we can learn from those who walked these lands before us

Here is a written version: https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/showing-up-this-is-your-time More information on my 4-Week Wake-Up and Rise + Shine Intuition Masterclass: https://www.meghantelpner.com/superpowers Access to a free Coherence Session here:  https://www.meghantelpner.com/magic -- It's time to show up - because you get to write and re-write the instructions for how you operate in your life. This episode of On My Mind is about tuning in and rising up, ditching any fear or reservations you have about pursuing what brings you into the full expression of who you are. If we all operated from this place for as many minutes or hours of the day as we could manage, we’d be living in a very different world - on both the individual scale and the big wide world scale of things. Get the full scoop - along with simple tips for how to do this - in today's episode.

Here is a written version and references https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/the-time-in-between-how-to-be-present/ More information on my 4-Week Wake-Up and Rise + Shine Intuition Masterclass: https://www.meghantelpner.com/superpowers Access to a free Coherence Session here:  https://www.meghantelpner.com/magic -- As adults we’ve been conditioned to fill all the time we have. We fill it with perpetual busyness and when we don’t have something to do, we get twitchy. We scroll, we click, we formulate comments, we scroll and click some more until it’s time for us to do something else. Every moment that passes us by where we fail to be present is a potential wasted opportunity of just being; of enjoying that time in between where we experience absolute joy and happiness. In this episode of On My Mind, I share strategies to help you stop and be in the present moments.

Here is a written version and references https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/why-are-we-afraid-to-create/ More information on my 4-Week Wake-Up and Rise + Shine Intuition Masterclass: https://www.meghantelpner.com/superpowers Access to a free Coherence Session here:  https://www.meghantelpner.com/magic -- We have ideas – ideas for the company we work for, ideas for our own business or an idea of a new business, hobbies, or initiatives we want to do. We’re sparked, we’re excited and then do nothing. We don’t ever take the first step. We’re afraid it’s silly, or will be a lot of work, or it won't be good, or won’t succeed and so… nothing. What if creation could be part of our everyday lives? What if every single day we set the goal to do one thing that taps into that inner creative force we all have to create something? In this episode of On My Mind, I share how to start the creative process - and what I'm doing to tap into my creativity these days.