Ep. 14 - The Fool & Nine of Wands

When your workload doubles within the span of a couple of weeks, how do you keep your head above water? 

This week's episode tries something different. I document four days in a week-long period of intense, dizzying overwhelm. This wasn't my intention when I set out to make this episode, but it became exactly what I needed.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• What overwhelm feels like to me
• The signs and symptoms I'm overwhelmed

This Week's Mental Health Tarot Reading: Knight of Cups & King of Wands
We're on a journey of the heart, and this week's reading shows us the tools we need to get the most from this journey.

Don't miss out on…

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Tarot Reflections is part of Wild Radio, produced by Wild Apothecary.

Do you understand the difference between equality and equity?
 
I recently had to share my understanding of the concepts with my Community Development Class. It got me thinking of how we were raised during a time where equality was the goal, and equality is what everyone wished for. But seeking equality alone isn't going to change the circumstances for people who face unique barriers. We need equity to ensure our community is accessible to all.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• How I define and explain equality vs. equity
• One of the challenges in being an activist
• A tarot reading that asks us to explore our inner ugliness

Don't miss out on…

• Visit Wild Apothecary 
• Find Megan on Instagram and TikTok
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Tarot Reflections is part of Wild Radio, produced by Wild Apothecary.

We all have the voice of self-doubt in the back of our minds. But how do you manage that self-doubt when you're in the middle of a crisis situations?

On today's episode, I share the story of a time where I had to ignore any self-doubt I had in order to de-escalate a domestic dispute in my building. The circumstances that surrounded this event had me on high alert and painfully aware of the risks involved. So when my self-doubt started to creep in, I had to shut it down - and fast.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• The tools I used from my mental health toolbox to keep calm and confident when de-escalating a crisis situation
• Why the voice of self-doubt plays an important role in our lives, and why we need to manage it rather than erase it
• A message from the Universe telling us it's time to close a difficult story in our lives in order to move forward

Don't miss out on…

• Be one of the first to visit Wild Apothecary 
• Find Megan on Instagram and TikTok
• Follow Wild Apothecary on Instagram

Tarot Reflections is part of Wild Radio, produced by Wild Apothecary.

As humans we evolve, grow, and change constantly. In 10 years, we won't be the same person we are today.

But through change, we can outgrow parts of ourselves. Over time, we may find ourselves having to say goodbye to old ways of being, pieces of our lives that don't fit anymore, and ideas that no longer work for us. 

On this week's episode, I get into...

• The changes I've slowly come to realize over the past four years
• How I grieved the idea of motherhood no longer being in my future
• The warning from the Universe of deceit in battle

Don't miss out on…

• Wild Apothecary launches Saturday, January 20th as we shift into Aquarius season
• Find Megan on Instagram and TikTok
• Follow Wild Apothecary on Instagram

Tarot Reflections is part of Wild Radio, produced by Wild Apothecary.

Uh, what's happening? It's the Season 3 finale!

We are ending this season of Tarot Reflections with an episode that matched its tone: all over the map, unpredictable, and poorly planned. But I'm sharing what I did in this past year that made podcast planning, well, non-existent. I also tease what's to come in 2024 -- I promise, I've planned it out this time! 

Things are changing. A new Tarot Reflections is coming. Season 4 begins January 14.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• The return of One in Five Apparel and the launch of the Living With Foundation
• A tease of what's to come this month
• A year ahead tarot reading to kick off 2024

Resources to check out…

• One in Five Apparel
• @1in5apparel on IG
• Living With Foundation

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Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. 

Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

•  your question and any context you might want shared
• the name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)
• your Sun sign, if not your Big Three

Keep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. 

I've been exploring my gender identity with an open curiosity for the past few years. And that journey had often left me a little confused, and uncertain, and questioning a lot of my understandings of the world.

But when I started to honour my spiritual side and explore new spiritual practices, it suddenly all made sense.

PLUS: we're on YouTube!

On this week's episode, I get into...

• My gender story, my coming out story, as Gender Fluid
• The importance of honouring your spiritual health in life, because all parts of our identity are interwoven 
• This week's reading featuring a lot of joy, love, and abundance

Resources to check out…

• Express to Release: How Verbalizing Your Thoughts Helps You Heal - Ep. 32
• Learn more about Mental Health First Aid Certification and register for my upcoming course!
• Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.
• Get your own personal tarot reading

Follow Megan on Instagram. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. 

Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

•  your question and any context you might want shared
• the name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)
• your Sun sign, if not your Big Three

Keep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. 

Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. 

Do repeating thoughts leave you feeling full of anger, hurt, or revenge? How can you begin to heal and let go of these painful feelings?

My brain loves rumination. But my body doesn't. So when I begin to spiral with memories of painful moments or fantasies of karma, I need to do something -- anything -- to stop the spiral and release those feelings. Something to help me heal from the hurt and let it go. 

On this week's episode, I get into...

• What ruminating thoughts are and why we might have them
• How I share my ugly thoughts with someone I trust in order to help heal
• This week's message from the Universe that warns of feeling stuck and how we need to begin to move forward again

Resources to check out…

• Episode 30: Create Moments for Child-Like Joy
• Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.
• Get your own personal tarot reading

Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. 

Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

•  your question and any context you might want shared
• the name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)
• your Sun sign, if not your Big Three

Keep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. 

Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. 

Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. 

Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include:

•  your question and any context you might want shared
• the name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)
• your Sun sign, if not your Big Three

Keep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. 

Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. 

When a relationship ends and you've been wronged and hurt, how do you move on if you never receive an apology for how you've been treated?

Our relationships hold a massive impact on our lives. They effect how we think, the choices we make, the plans we create. So when a relationship ends, and you've been hurt, it can be hard to not have that hurt validated or recognized by someone you had cared about. 

On this week's episode, I get into...

• 2 ways to help you move on when you don't receive an apology
• An urgent call to address some serious shadow work
• Why you need to stop feeding hurt

Resources to check out…

• Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.
• Get your own personal tarot reading

Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

When children are free to be kids, it can remind us of how powerful their joy can be.

How can you replicate that feeling of child-like joy in order to bring a sense of peace, happiness, and freedom in to your life? In today's episode, I share how impactful it was to be witness to the excitement and energy that Drag Queen Storytime offered the kids in attendance and how it inspired me to create a moment for child-like enjoyment.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• The powerful impact a supportive community and accepting adults can have on Queer youth
• How creating moments for yourself to act like a kid can bring peace
• Why you need to listen to your mental health to help you find a new path in life

Resources to check out…

• Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.
• Accepting Adults Reduce Suicide Attempts Among LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor Project
• The Balance Playground - a free mental health support group in Chilliwack, BC

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Do you know where your feelings are coming from? Can you identify why you feel them?

This is a week for connecting with our selves, connecting with our full identity, and breaking old patterns or stories. We have a heavy week of self-reflection and introspection ahead friends, and the Universe might just be giving you the smack upside the head you've been needing.

On this week's episode, I get into...

• How identifying why you feel the way you feel can help you connect with your sense of self
• Why it's important to accept your shadow self
• What to do with the Universe's call for a shift in perspective
• An update to my Hope Pride work and the hate crime our community experienced

Resources to check out…

• Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.
• Hope non-profit and Pride crosswalk damaged in act of ‘hate’: RCMP
• Get your own personal tarot reading

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