Are you choosing to be a victim?
Did you know that whether you are happy or whether you feel like a victim, those are choices you can make?
About 18 months ago, I met my wonderful podcast guest, Meaghan B. Murphy. We were both at a big media event (where I was on stage pitching to speakers, she being one of them), and afterwards, I wrote to her and thanked her for her feedback and critique.
We have stayed in touch ever since, and I was so excited to finally have her on the podcast because her story is absolutely incredible.
Meaghan is the author of Your Fully Charged Life – where she shares her best tips & tricks for having endless energy and happiness. She is a longtime magazine editor, writer, on-air personality expert, podcaster, and certified trainer (wow!).
But, she had a very tough childhood before all that. Growing up, her nickname was “Grumpy” because she was always so miserable and negative. Her teen years were no different as she found herself a raging anorexic to cover up the inner negative turmoil in her head.
Her anorexia got so bad that she was admitted to the hospital. Her best friend (also an anorexic) was on her way to the same hospital when she jumped from the car and died.
Tormented by her friend’s death, Meaghan struggled for many years. But she eventually decided that her mess would become her message.
As you listen, you will hear:
Her biggest failure + what she learned from it
What PERMA Theory is and how it relates to your ability to flourish and be happy
One super simple (+ tiny) step you can take tomorrow morning that will noticeably move your happiness needle
How she found her sole purpose in life
How to eliminate your lack of motivation with 2 simple things
Look, life will throw you a sh*tty hand at some point (probably more than once). Making the choice to be happy regardless of that? That is a skill very few people ever learn in life.
It won’t mean your life will be perfect, but it sure as hell will allow you to flourish despite the chaos.
And that is something we all deserve.
Hope you love this as much as I did!
Love Kim xo
Podcast Reference List:
“Happiness is not a passive state of being. It’s an active state of doing.”
“The only way through is onward.”
Loved listening to both of you! High-five ✋?
Thank you so much! Hope you continue to tune in ?
I just listened to the podcast with Meghan Murphy. I loved it. Very uplifting and made me happy today! I will definitely be getting the book.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, you’re gonna love the book! xoxo
Fucking hell kim. You’ve got it going on. Good on you! Seriously. As an American in Ireland and not knowing too many mentally diverse individuals… it’s so comforting to know that Kim is nearby
I’ve earned so much physical and emotional growth and I didn’t think there was anyone else out there to motivate me. But here you are. Thank you!
Loved the interview.
Wow! What a beautiful comment this is, totally made my day! Thank you so much lovely, I’m here to help it fills my heart~ xoxo
Loved listening to this podcast. Meagan Murphy’s story is so inspiring and proof that you can “decide” the outcome of your life with science based positive psychology. Look forward to reading the book.
Yes! ? We all have the power within us, enjoy the book lovely! xoxo
Loved this. Thank you for sharing. Just purchased the book on audible!!!
Wow Fuck! How lucky are we on this podcast not just one but two strong successful women…So inspired and so relatable, Move that happiness needle ladies i know i will!
Damn i want to be in the sparkly shoes club too lol xxxx
Yes! Get those sparkly shoes girl! ? Thank you for tuning in and glad you enjoyed! xoxo
I thought that this had so much information. I want to buy the book so I can read and digest everything a few times. Thank you for sharing this with us.
You are very welcome, so honored that you tuned in and enjoyed it! I know you’ll love the book! ? xoxo