Judging Meghan
Episodes
17 Years Served After A Deadly Accident: Second Chances with Martin Lockett
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Lockett came from an impoverished background, he still always felt loved. Even though money was tight, he never felt like he was lacking. They ...
Struggling to Accept My Fathers True Identity: with Roxanne Faire
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Roxanne Faire. We delve into her story of her rough childhood growing up outside of Chicago. Her life was not easy growing up. Her p...
Recovering from a Battle with an Eating Disorder to Loving Myself: with Rachel Freeman
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are going to talk about a subject I am very passionate about. My own battle with Bulimia started at age 13 . I talk about my own struggl...
Life Led Her to Incarceration: Second Chances with Amanda Acker
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of having the host of Let the Good Things In Show with Amanda Acker. I was drawn to her positivity and wanted to have her on...
The Unbearable Loss of Her Son to Suicide: with Kate Ruehle
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning: The following episode may be triggering including topics of depression and suicide.In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Ka...
The Grieving Process: with The Good Mourning Grief Podcast
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Hosts of The Good Mourning Grief Podcast, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn are todays guests. Both ladies lost their Mothers suddenly and tragically ...
My Mom Shares Her Story- A Very Special Episode
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is my most heartfelt episode to date. Today you are going to hear a conversation between myself and my Mom. We discuss her attack as a young gi...
The Power of Never Giving Up: with Antoinette Logan
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Antoinette Logan. She is an international author of "It Starts with I", a life coach, media professional, CEO, and all around amazing...
Finding Strength in the Midst of The Unthinkable with Marie Neill
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger Warning: In this episode, we talk a great deal about childhood abuse, rape, and domestic violence**In this episode, I talk to Marie Neill. S...
Locked Up and Abused, But Not Broken with Judy Van Niekerk
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today, Judy Van Niekerk, is an entrepreneur, a human behavioral specialist, and an iconic life mentor. She has learned through her own experi...
Stroke Forward - Surviving a Stroke and Coming Back Stronger with Marcia Moran
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stroke survivor, Marcia Moran, is my guest today. I have wanted to do an episode about this subject for a while, especially after I read her book, S...
Who Kicked First -Surviving Domestic Violence with Victoria Cuore
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Cuore has endured more pain than one can even imagine in one lifetime. She was raised by narcissistic parents that sent her off to her gran...
Conversation with Internationally Renowned Medium and Author, Tim Braun
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Braun. He is an internationally renowned medium, lecturer, author. I wanted to have him on to talk abou...
9/11 Survivor: Living a Life of Service with Will Jimeno
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode is one I will never forget. Will Jimeno recounts his story of 911. If you were old enough you will never forget where you were on that ...
Talking about a Life Lived Well: Overcoming Chronic Pain and a Misdiagnosis with Dr. Kevin J. Payne
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am honored today to have Dr. Kevin Payne on the podcast. He is a social psychologist, a speaker, a podcaster, author, and skydiver - currently wit...
Every Parent's Worse Nightmare: Talking about the Fentanyl Epidemic with Michelle Leopold
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is probably the most important episode I have ever recorded. Michelle Leopold was mom living her normal life until the most horrifying thing hap...
Learning More about Divorce and Custody Issues with Coach Judy
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is with the founder of the National Single Parent Resource Center, Judy Romanoff, also known as Coach Judy. Her personal experiences w...
Talking About Postpartum Depression with Danielle Cobo
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with Danielle Cobo. We discussed her battle with Postpartum depression after the birth of her twin boys. I learned 1 and 7 wo...
Living a Life Sober Powered with Gill Tietz
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From living with parents who had a toxic marriage to being bullied and scared of trusting anyone. My guest today, Gill Tietz has been through so much ...
Dr Nadine Macaluso Returns to Discuss “The Secrets of Playboy” and The Dark Tetrad
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am talking again to the most amazing therapist on the planet. Dr. Nadine Macaluso has put up with me for many years and all of my issues, and...
Making Peace with Being Imperfect in a "Perfect" World with Chloe Cullen
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I met Chloe through my sister, who was her teacher. When my sister read her book, Perf: The Unspoken Flaws in a “Perfect” Culture, she said I had ...
Clinically Dead Multiple Times: How Intermittent Fasting Saved Fred Rutman
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest, Fred Rutman, started intermittent fasting after several health scares to heal his body. The research he had found dealt with metabolic syndr...
Let's Talk About Gut Feelings with Author BZ Tebo
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in gut feelings? In this episode, I talk to licensed clinical social worker, BZ (Elizabeth) Tebo. **Trigger Warning - We talk about ma...
Interview with Mark Schutter, Author of Cowboys Are Not Supposed to Cry
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan interviews author, Mark Schutter. He is the author of Cowboys Are Not Supposed to Cry, a memoir. He tells his story of living ...
Addiction Specialist, Denise Klein on The Factors that Lead to Addiction and Recovery
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan talks to Denise Klein, Addiction Specialist and Executive Director of Milestones Ranch Malibu, one of the nation’s premier...
Meghan Tells Her Own Story in Her First Solo Episode
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Meghan speaks from her heart, sharing her own story without sparing any details, starting with the story of why her new year h...
Wayne Forrest: Learning How to Live Again After My Near Fatal Accident
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Judging Meghan, Meghan talks to motivational speak Wayne Forrest, who became paralyzed from the chest down at the age of 25."I made...
Finding My Purpose in Podcasting, with Melissa Bright
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan speaks to fellow podcaster Melissa Bright. The two discuss their life experiences and how those experiences led up to them bot...
Maeve McGrath on the Dark Underbelly of Mental Health Laws & Homelessness
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan speaks with Maeve McGrath about bringing awareness to mental health laws in the United States, inspired by her brother Ryan. ...
Dr. Tracy Bennet on The Effects Screen Time has on Children
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tracy Bennet graces this week's episode discussing a heavily debated topic within the parenting community on children and their screens. Most kid...
Joel Correa on Growing Up LGBTQ+ as a First Generation Immigrant
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Correa, a TikTok phenomenon at more than half a million followers, is featured on today's show speaking on growing up trying to hide his sexualit...
Erin Walker's Path to Becoming a Voice For Women Experiencing Hormonal Changes
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a short week off from the podcast, Meghan is back this week with Erin Walker to speak about her journey to becoming an expert in female aging is...
Actress Nikki DeLoach Opens Up About Losing Her Father to Alzheimer's
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Nikki DeLoach speaks about her time spent in the entertainment industry and the unforeseen struggles growing up. Though she ex...
Jennifer Caras: The Tragic Loss and Misdiagnosis of her Sister Led Her on a Path to Live in Her Memory
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan talks to her friend, Jennifer Caras on today's episode. The loss of her sister at a young age and the journey she has been through since he...
Grieving the Life of My Son, Freelance Journalist James Foley
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Foley, mother of American freelance journalist James Foley, speaks with Meghan on today's podcast about her journey of recovery after her son wa...
I Escaped a Cult, Sex Trafficking and Became an Advocate with Amanda Catarzi
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*** TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual abuse, Sex trafficking, Labor trafficking, Cult, Suicide ***Amanda shares her story, starting when she was just a little g...
Understanding and Accepting My Childhood Trauma, with Clara Mackinlay
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It took Clara years to fully understand and accept just what she went through as a child. She would wake up every day and be expected to behave like a...
Author Kelsey Chittick: The Sudden Loss of Her Husband Nearly Destroyed Her, Coming out of The Dark
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six...
How Childhood Trauma Affects Us As Adults, with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Ph.D.
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do our childhood experiences affect our everyday lives? In this episode, Meghan speaks with Dr. Glenn Schiraldi, Richard-Gear-Lookalike, and one o...
Josh Rosebrook on Using Skincare to Foster a Love For Yourself
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Meghan brings back her good friend Josh Rosebrook, a renowned skincare entrepreneur. Before Josh became an expert in the skincare ...
I Felt Punished for My Infertility, with Fertility Coach Caryn Rich
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan speaks with Caryn Rich, a Fertility Coach who helps women stuck in secondary infertility, miscarriage, and IVF failure. They d...
Female Empowerment: How To Stay True To Yourself and The Struggles We Don’t Talk About, With Dr. Nae
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we get older, we sometimes lose ourselves. Learning about who we are without our looks is extremely important. Both Dr. Nae and Meghan share thei...
I Spiraled out of Control Before Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with John Stenzel
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Meghan talks to John Stenzel about his journey to becoming a mental health professional. John suffered multiple traumas in his...
My Life Has Been a Journey of Healing, with Amy Papanikolas
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Meghan speaks with Amy Papnikolas, a personal stylist, fashion influencer, and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. Amy's courage in this episode...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Dr. Mary Hannon on Vaccine Myths and Managing the Latest Wave of the Pandemic
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The last few weeks have been tumultuous for the world, with mounting panic over devastating outbreaks of new COVID-19 strains. As cases continue to ri...
Meghan talks to her friend Tara Hackley about her fight to save her 3 year old son diagnosed with a Brain Tumor
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan talks to her friend, Tara Hackley. They discuss her journey, how she found peace in a world of chaos and uncertainty, amid ...
Danielle Jernigan: My Story of Emotional and Psychological Birth Trauma
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Jernigan experienced emotional and psychological damage since her early childhood. Dani and Meghan talk about her early life suffering abuse ...
Diane Neal: Actress best known for Law and Order SVU-Why You Should Never Judge Your Self-Worth On Your Body Image
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Neal — best known for her roles as Casey Novak in Law & Order: SVU and Abigail Borin on NCIS: New Orleans — joins Meghan for a lively conver...
Elisa Donovan: Actress and Author Elisa Donovan Discusses Her Book and Overcoming the Loss of a Parent
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Elisa and Meghan take deep dive into the traumatic and profound experiences that inspired Elisa's book, including the experiences of ...
Ron Melendez: Meghan Interviews Her Husband and Actor, Ron Melendez
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often that you get an intimate view of marriage in the way that this episode allows. Meghan and her husband talk about their lives before and...
Knowing Your Loved Ones Are Still With You After They Pass, with Intuit Lori Veres
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lori talks about being with her husband, sister, and both parents when they transitioned. She prefers the term “transition” over ...
Josh Rosebrook: The Importance of Accepting Yourself, An Interview With Skincare Entrepreneur Josh Rosebrook
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan interviews one of her closest friends, Josh Rosebrook, a skincare entrepreneur whose products have been recognized in nearly 2...
Breaking Trauma Bonds: How to Escape Abusive Cycles, With Dr. Nadine Macaluso
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode stars Dr. Nadine Macaluso (A.k.a. "Dr. Nae", ex-wife of the Wolf of Wallstreet). After being married to the Wolf of Wallstreet, as well a...
Best Selling Author Nina Sossamon-Pogue Talks to Meghan About Losing Her Dreams and Recognizing That "This" Is Not the End
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan talks with former member of the USA Gymnastics team, Emmy-winning television news anchor, former executive at a high-growth te...
Her Mother’s Battles with Breast Cancer Put Her on a Mission to Tell Their Stories, with Cristina Wolf
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like most children, Cristina always looked to her mother for advice and guidance, but Cristina was only 15 years old when her family's life was turned...
Overcoming Family Separation Lead Her to Start a Nationwide Program to Help Teens Overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When she was in high school, Samantha Wetje's family seemed perfect from the outside. Their family was a pillar to the community. But what they didn't...
Uncovering a New Reality in My Search for My Biological Mother with Mary Herbert
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meghan Judge interviews Mary Herbert in the first interview that has left her speechless.When she was young, Mary did not think much about what h...
Overcoming the Trauma of Sexual Assault with Master Hypnotist Lynn Louise
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Host Meghan Judge talks to Master Hypnotist and Leader in Subconscious Emotional Reprogramming Lynn Louise.At a young age, Lynn Louis...
Meghan Talks to Caroline Nadine About Her Book & Tribute to Her Mother
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan talks to Caroline Nadine, author of "Unapologetic: Tales of the Original Party Crasher". Before becoming an author, Caroline was an internation...
Ashley Podell - Children's Book Author
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Meghan Judge talks to Ashley Podell, author of the children's book The Little Cat That Zoomed. They discuss Ashley's life, being...
Meghan Talks to Abraham Sculley - Motivational Speaker and Author
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan talks to Podcast Host and Author of the book Unlearn the Lies, Abraham Sculley. They discuss his struggles with depression, "f...
Laki Nua's Journey Living With Depression & Panic Attacks
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meghan Judge talks to Laki Nua, a content creator whose mission is to end the stigma on getting therapy and help for depression, anxiety, panic a...
A Mother's Love For Her Transgender Child
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Meghan's guest Rebecca shares her story of being the mother to a transgender child. They discuss the importance of acceptance, love, ...
Ashley Moltz-Recovering From Childhood Emotional Abuse
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the cause of some mental issues in adults? Did you know that some of it may have come from childhood emotional abuse?Do yo...
I Talk to Dr. Nae and Tell Her My Truth
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nae and I talk about my struggles with depression the past several years. We discuss how women treat other women. I decided it’s just about time ...
Meghan Talks with her Friend Megan about the tragic loss of her friend, killed in a domestic abuse incident
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Megan and I discuss the traumatic events that occurred in her life five years ago. Megan tragically lost her close friend and we discuss the...
Celena Castillo-Her family was killed in a mass shooting and she goes on and never will let the event define who she is
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Meghan talks to her friend Celena about the unthinkable tragedy that happened to her family. Celena talks about the incredible strengt...
Renowned Celebrity Chef Wayne Elias tells Meghan the story of losing his partner and soulmate, Eric, to AIDS.
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30 years have passed since his partner Eric's passing, but Celebrity Chef Wayne Elias has chosen to remember the past and celebrate the present in hon...
Stephen Bowman- Actor, Make up Artist and Bravos, Flipping Out
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen shares his story of overcoming his lifelong battle with depression. We discuss his tumultuous childhood, and how he has found ways to cope. We...
A Conversation with Blair Clark Schoeb - Coping with a Covid Diagnosis 10 Months Later
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blair discusses her experience with Covid since contracting in the beginning of March 2020. We discuss the importance of awareness and all of the sid...
Meghan interviews Olympic Swimmer and medalist, Ariana Kukors Smith about her life and overcoming her trauma as a sex abuse survivor
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ariana Kukors Smith became the youngest world champion in history at the age of 13, and now she's an Olympic medalist. She has overcome what could hav...
Michael Willens- Discusses his tumultuous relationship with his Father
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan talks to one of her best friends, Michael about his life growing up and his difficult relationship with his father. Michael talks about overcom...
Mitzi Henry and Her Mission with Fragile X
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Meghan has a conversation with her friend, author and advocate Mitzi Henry and her challenges and triumphs since her son's diagnosis ...
Actor and Activist - Brian Poth
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I interview my friend, Brian Poth. We discuss his life starting out as a child actor and successful adult working actor, overcoming childhood sexual ...
Christiane Crowder- We talk about the tragic loss of her sister and my best friend, Julie
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Meghan and her close friend Christiane have a candid conversation about the loss of Julie at age of 29. Christiane is Julie's little ...
Dr. Nae, Ex-Wife of The Wolf of WallStreet
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my first episode I talk to my therapist, Dr Nadine Macaluso, LMFT. “Dr Nae” talks about her own life being married to The Wolf of Wallstree...
Judging Meghan Trailer
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meghan Judge shares her journey through dark and tumultuous times through humor and levity and engages in conversation with others sharing their ...