In this heartfelt pre-Christmas episode, Megan thanks her listeners for supporting her podcast journey through a difficult year.

Megan is grateful for the community that's helped her heal and believe in herself again.

She hopes The Megan Talks podcast has made listeners feel seen and less alone, and wishes everyone a Christmas filled with warmth, connection, and joy - reminding those struggling during the holidays that brighter days are coming.

Megan Talks' planned Christmas podcast with a best friend became unusable due to technical audio issues.

What started as frustration over the mistake quickly spiralled into self-doubt and harsh self-criticism, "I'm not cut out for this" and "I'm not good enough."

Megan realized we often internalize setbacks, comparing our "chapter one" to others' "chapter 29" and forgetting that everyone's polished success hides countless failures.

The shame of being new at something, especially as adults, makes us feel like we should already be experts.

Instead of quitting, Megan reframed the experience:
Failure isn't things going wrong; failure is stopping because you're embarrassed.

Today we dive into 3 key lessons:

1. Feedback is not failure - it's guidance from people who care
2. You can't skip the learning phase - skill requires repetition
3. Doing it imperfectly still counts - progress over perfection

My message:

Plans change, mistakes happen, and doubt shows up - but none of that disqualifies you.

Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep going.

Join me today on Megan Talks into the holiday season with a fresh perspective.

You deserve a holiday season that meets you where you are.

Holiday Reality vs. Expectations
The holidays are portrayed as perfect on social media, but the reality is often messy and hard.

Slow down, protect your energy, and say no when needed.

Joy exists in small moments - cozy nights, nostalgic memories, winter walks.

Gift-Giving & Financial Boundaries
Gift-giving brings pressure to overspend and keep up with others.

Set honest boundaries about your budget - your presence is the real gift.

Mental Health & Small Joys
If you're struggling, you're not alone.