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Judging Meghan

Judging Meghan

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Every week, host Meghan Judge sits down with guests to explore the real stuff—navigating grief and loss, embracing aging with more grace and less judgment, working through relationship challenges, and finding ways to make the world a little brighter. Past guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Marianne Williamson (Author & Activist), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor & Port Authority Officer) and many more.Cloud10 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Healing, Empathy, and the Future of Kids in a Digital World with Juliette Blake of Moxie
    Apr 21 2026
    In this episode I sit down with mental health advocate and founder Juliette Blake of Moxie for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about resilience, empathy, and raising children in a rapidly changing digital world. Juliette opens up about her childhood in Connecticut and how early experiences, including her time as a Girl Scout and being raised by hardworking parents, shaped her drive, empathy, and entrepreneurial spirit. She reflects on how those foundations carried into adulthood, influencing both her career path and her perspective as a mother of three. A major focus of the conversation is the impact of technology and social media on mental health, especially for children and teens. Juliette breaks down how many platforms are designed to maximize attention and engagement, often creating addictive patterns that can negatively affect mood, confidence, and emotional regulation in developing brains. She also introduces Moxie as a safe-by-design digital platform for tween girls that prioritizes well-being over screen time and engagement metrics. Together, we explore the challenges parents face in navigating technology today and emphasize the importance of empathy, digital literacy, and intentional design in building a healthier digital future for the next generation. Follow Julliette at: https://www.instagram.com/julietteblake_/ Learn more about Moxie here: https://joinmoxies.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnGKLmsmGKADlOPaIlQgWhgW947h9fm5vk9xX_2UlWgFFm9Su4Qn5Ny_wBkhY_aem_xhFo-FhW6Iu5sc1EKIRo6g This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #JudgingMeghan #MeghanJudge #JulietteBlake #MoxieApp #Moxie #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #ListenNow #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #ChildrensMentalHealth #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #DigitalSafety #OnlineSafety #SafeByDesign #TechAndKids #KidsAndTechnology #SocialMediaAwareness #SocialMediaImpact #ScreenTime #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #ModernParenting #ConsciousParenting #ParentingTips #RaisingGirls #TweenGirls #GirlEmpowerment #ConfidenceForGirls #KindnessMatters #EmpathyMatters #EmotionalWellness #Resilience #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #ComplexPTSD #GrowthAndHealing #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounder #MomLife #WorkingMoms #GenAlpha #FutureOfTech #AIandKids #DigitalLiteracy #HealthyHabits #PositiveParenting #MindfulTechnology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Essential Inner Resources for a Healthy Mind and Fulfilling Life with Dr. Celeste Birkhofer (Revisited)
    Apr 14 2026
    In this revisited episode from November of 2025 I had sat down with Dr. Celeste Birkhofer, a licensed clinical psychologist, longtime Stanford educator, mother, and upcoming author whose work centers on grief, suicide prevention, and the emotional weight of perfectionism. Dr. Celeste opens up about growing up in a military family, navigating a parent’s alcoholism, and how her own experiences with depression, compulsive exercise, and an eating disorder eventually led her into psychology. She also shares her forty–year marriage, a partnership strengthened through separation, therapy, and hard-won healing. The heart of our conversation is the greatest loss of her life: the death of her son, Wiley, who fought bipolar two disorder with everything he had for nine years. Dr. Celeste speaks with heartbreaking honesty about his vibrant childhood, his acceptance into Stanford, the onset of his illness, and the unpredictable nature of suicidal ideation. She talks about the day Wiley died, the grief that reshaped her family, and the fears she faced returning to work as a therapist while questioning everything she believed about mental health treatment. We explore the complexity of suicide grief, the stigma that deepens the pain, and the small everyday mercies that slowly help you breathe again. She shares how her loss softened her, slowed her down, and shifted her spirituality, including the signs from Wiley that still show up in the most beautiful ways. This conversation is honest, grounding, emotional, and filled with compassion. It is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide, loves someone living with mental illness, or simply wants to understand grief on a deeper, more human level. It is a reminder that healing is not about perfection but about awareness, connection, and extending kindness to ourselves, especially on the days we feel anything but kind. Stay tuned for more information on Celeste’s upcoming book ‘Beyond Quick Fixes: Essential Inner Resources for Good Mental Health & A Fulfilling LIfe’ on her site: https://www.drcelestebirkhofer.com/ This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #resilience #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #MentalHealthMatters #HealingJourney #GriefSupport #SuicideAwareness #MindfulLiving #EmotionalWellness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #LifeAfterLoss #TherapistTalks #HumanExperience #InnerStrength #MentalHealthResources #OvercomingLoss #MentalWellness #TraumaRecovery #ParentingThroughLoss #BipolarAwareness #MentalHealthEducation #EmotionalHealing #FindingHope #CopingWithGrief #HealingTogether #EndTheStigma #Wellbeing #MentalHealthCommunity #SelfCareJourney #PersonalGrowth #FaithAndHealing #DrCelesteBirkhofer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Loving the Fire | Healing, Identity, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be with Author and Activist Deborah Santana
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode I sit down with author, activist, and leader Deborah Santana for an honest conversation about resilience, identity, and what it truly means to keep going after life tries to break you. Deborah shares the foundation of her strength, growing up in a family rooted in hard work, faith, and perseverance. From generational stories of resilience to her mother’s experience as a farmworker in California, those early lessons instilled a deep sense of independence and purpose. We talk about her memoir Loving the Fire and the idea that life’s most painful moments can also be transformative, pushing us through the fire and into growth on the other side. We also dive into her marriage to musician, Carlos Santana, her own identity, and what it means to remain your own person, even when your life is intertwined with someone well known. After more than three decades of marriage, Deborah reflects on how she maintained her independence, building a full and meaningful life through motherhood, friendships, creativity, and community. Her spirituality is at the core of it all, from her roots in Christianity to meditation and deep inner work, she shares how staying connected to that inner voice has guided her through every transition and challenge. From becoming an “accidental” documentary filmmaker to traveling the world and advocating for marginalized communities, Deborah’s journey is a testament to growth, curiosity, and purpose. We talk about her work with the Smithsonian, her passion for equity, and the importance of using your voice to create change. At its heart, this episode is about motherhood, legacy, and hope, holding both rage and faith in difficult times while still choosing light. It is a reminder that it is never too late to choose yourself, to evolve, and to step fully into the life you are meant to live. Learn more about deborah and her new memoir ‘Loving The Fire’ here: https://deborahsantana.com/ This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #CPTSDRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalHealing #SurvivorToThriver #FindYourVoice #OwnYourStory #WomenSupportingWomen #FemaleEmpowerment #Resilience #InnerStrength #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualHealing #FaithAndHealing #ChooseYourself #HealingIsPossible #GrowthMindset #DeborahSantana #PurposeDrivenLife #Advocacy #UseYourVoice #InspirationDaily #RealConversations #PodcastCommunity #YouAreNotAlone #LovingTheFire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
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