The Daily Pep! | Rebel-Rousing, Encouragement, & Inspiration for Creative & Multi-Passionate Women

1322: A counter-intuitive approach to problem solving

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you're just too close to the problem, or you're sick of thinking about it and not finding helpful solutions, I've got a slightly rand...

1321: What are you inadvertently depriving yourself of?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're making space for joy by diving into all or nothing thinking and challenging the stories we tell ourselves.Sign up for my weekly Letters of...

1320: Stealing breadcrumbs and creating a life you love

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a dash of hope or a dollop of inspiration this morning, I've got just the thing for you!Check out my interview with Austin Kleon here! | S...

1319: Use the plasters! (Reprise!)

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a really helpful reminder, and some really powerful questions to help you give yourself more of what you need! * Sign up for my wee...

1318: Find the unexpected treasure (Throwback Thursday!)

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into the importance of experimenting, and leaning into uncertainty.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A transcript...

1317: Do something tiny for future you

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into the importance of micro acts of kindness towards ourselves, and how they can bring a bit more ease into our lives!Sign up for ...

1316: An alternative way to start the day

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is about meeting yourself where you're at, and starting your day being on your own team.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A tr...

1315: Let's give future us a break (Reprise!)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the week with some compassionate strategy, and giving future us a well-earned break!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion her...

1314: Rediscover the things you used to love (Reprise!)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I was younger, I was obsessed with reading, but as I got older, life got in the way. Today's pep talk is the reminder you need to go do the thing...

1313: You can't be on top of everything (Throwback Thursday!)

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All of our to-do-lists and someday piles are fit to burst. Today we’re taking an unconventional, and slightly uncomfortable, approach to ALL the thi...

1312: Rest is a necessity, not a luxury (Reprise!)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're brought up with the idea that rest needs to be well-earned. Well, today we're flipping that upside down!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebelli...

1311: A messy pep talk! (Reprise!)

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're all about embracing our wonderful, messy, inconsistent selves! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript of this ep...

1310: Let's start the week differently (Reprise!)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're kicking off the week in a rebellious fashion and looking at the week from a different angle! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion he...

1309: A question to end the week (Reprise!)

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a prod to be kinder to yourself, today’s question will help.Click here to check out the Creatively Dealing with your Inner Dreamshitter ...

1308: Take life notes (Throwback Thursday!)

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at how we can capture the wisdom we gain from going through hard things for our future selves.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Reb...

1307: Changing familiar scripts

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle with the idea of ease or taking shortcuts, today's episode is for you!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! | A transcript ...

1306: Listen up if you're too dang hard on yourself (Reprise!)

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to be an unreliable narrator for ourselves. Today I'm offering up some helpful questions to get you curious about whether what you tell yourse...

1305: Sneaky perfectionism (Reprise!)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we're going about building a life we love, perfectionism can be a sneaky old thing. Today we're diving into some of it's hiding places. Sign up fo...

1304: Let's find ourselves some joy!

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up this week on The Daily Pep! with a mini Friday challenge that I think we could all do with!** Sign up for my weekly Letters of Reb...

1303: I know you know this (Throwback Thursday!)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're diving into head knowledge (what we know intellectually) and heart knowledge (knowing something in our bones).** Sign up for my weekly Let...

1302: The power of the pause

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a people pleaser, today I’m sharing a really powerful tool that has been a game changer in my own life!** Sign up for my weekly Letters ...

1301: Do it your own way

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a reminder that being different is a good thing, and to lean into your inner rebel and not just your inner good girl, today’s episode is...

1300: Where are you blooming?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re really welcoming in spring and looking for signs of it in our own lives!✨✨ Ready to reassess and reevaluate your plans, get re-inspi...

1299: Put your needs on the table

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're taking a pause to consider our needs and how we can meet them this weekend and go into Monday with a fuller cup!Doors to One Woman Band cl...

1298: Reverse engineering what you want (Throwback Thursday!)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the gold can be found in the things we don't want. Today we're diving into how to find what you actually want.Click here to find out more in...

1297: Assume they don’t know

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sharing some unconventional life advice I learned through a high school teacher’s instructions on how to approach exams!**Sign up for my weekl...

1296: Be an adequate plate spinner

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle to see how well you ARE doing and if you often lose sight of the bigger picture, this one’s for you!** Sign up for my weekly Letters...

1295: The art of noticing

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off a new week of The Daily Pep! with a challenge to help us weather the storm and notice the joys in hard times (even when that feels...

1294: Instead of moving onto the next thing...

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Try this on for size! Side effects include increased confidence, motivation and general life satisfaction!**Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion...

1293: Not every minute needs to be optimised (Throwback Thursday!)

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about building a life we love, productivity naturally comes into the equation. Today I’m giving you permission to take your foot off t...

1292: Let's tackle that annoying part of the week

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a part of the week we dread and wish could be better. So today, we're doing something about it!**Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellio...

1291: Progress isn't linear

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you aren't getting anywhere or you're doing something wrong, today's episode is for you!**Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ...

1290: Manage your energy, not just your time

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all live busy, complicated lives, and it can be so easy to get caught up in time management that we forget entirely a HUGELY important part of the ...

1288: Pause, recognise, celebrate

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you acknowledged or shared a win? If it’s been a while, you’re in for a treat!**Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ...

1288: You don't have to always give your whole self to the world (Throwback Thursday!)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You have so much value to give the world. But it’s completely up to you how much you give and how you give it: that’s your decision alone. That's ...

1287: 3 permission slips for living in a wonky a** world

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TL;DR, if the best you're doing is surviving right now, you're doing a damn good job. **Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!** | A transcr...

1286: If you're faced with a problem...

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes staring at a problem is neither fruitful or productive, today I’m sharing two approaches that I find really help!**Sign up for my weekly L...

1285: Teeth, tablets and habit stacking

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If like me you find habits a bit tricky, today I’m sharing my latest quirky - but effective! - experiment.**Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebelli...

1284: Take a marathon approach (Reprise!)

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Building a wholehearted creative life you love takes patience, grit and stamina. Today we’re diving into how to take a marathon approach instead of ...

1283: You do not have to earn compassion (Throwback Thursday!)

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter how much you have or haven't done, you don't need to 'earn' compassion, and we're diving into why today.Sign up for my weekly Letter...

1282: Maintenance mode (Reprise!)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hump day! Today's episode is a permission slip to slow down, or just do the essentials. We dive into the flip side of Beast Mode - Maintenance Mo...

1281: Rest does not need to be earned (Reprise!)

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a reminder that we can get far more done with self compassion than self criticism.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ...

1280: It's reading week! (Reprise!)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a mini-compassion based experiment and I'm inviting you to join me in having your own reading week! All this week on the Daily Pep we're...

1279: In praise of boring self-care

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we talk about self-care we tend to think about the fun, nice parts, but we can often face a lot of resistance to the boring - but essential - sid...

1278: Your creative style will change (Throwback Thursday!)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're debunking the myth that your creative style has to stay the same, and diving into how your creative voice evolves as you do!Sign up to my ...

1277: Check the evidence

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves our cruel and we can make wild assumptions about how 'terribly' we're doing, so today we're checking the actua...

1276: Some questions to power your projects (Reprise!)

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big dreams and big projects can power us on, filling us with purpose. But sometimes, they can become daunting and build resentment when we don't get t...

1275: Look for the helpers

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re kickstarting the week with a much needed dollop of hope.About Meg & The Daily Pep!The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podc...

1274: You can do things (Reprise!)

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are so hard on ourselves and so often we don't realise we can and have done many scary things. So if you need a reminder that you can do things, lo...

1273: 3 questions to inspire your creativity (Throwback Thursday!

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing 3 questions which are helpful for if you're stuck in a creative rut, if you're starting a new project or you're feeling uninspired!A...

1272: Missing your creativity? I've got a spoiler for you!

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you wish you had more time to be creative or you're beating yourself up about a creative project, this one's for you!❗️🐥✨ The early bird o...

1271: It's okay to have an average day

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm giving you permission to take the day off trying to be the very best version of yourself, and reminding you to give yourself grace for being...

1270: It’s quick wins week!

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s ditch the shame and get into action! This week we’re celebrating the quick wins!✨ Check out The Rebel Artist's Way and use the promo code ...

1269: Take the times to look at your wins (Reprise!)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So often we hold ourselves to unrealistic and cruel standards that mean we often finish the week feeling like we haven't got anything done. Today we'r...

1268: Section hiking your goals! (Throwback Thursday!)

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, courtesy of the world of hiking, we’re diving into a metaphor and two different approaches to approaching our goals.Want to get unstuck and h...

1267: You do not need fixing (Reprise!)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we’re into personal development, it can be easy to fixate on each one of our quirks as a problem that needs to be fixed. Today we’re flipping t...

1266: Enter: gentle beast mode (Reprise!)

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve discussed before here on The Daily Pep! the idea of fluffy days, maintenance mode, and beast mode. But what if there was an extra, more compas...

1265: Plotting, pantsing and plantsing! (Reprise!)

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning to the world of writing to shake up how we go about our week! Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adven...

1264: You don't have to earn fun time (Reprise!)

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up this week with a loving (and fun) challenge!Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up fo...

1263: Go down the rabbit holes (Throwback Thursday!)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're reframing procrastination and leaning into our values.✨Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!✨About Meg & The Daily Pep!...

1262: What could you do with twenty minutes?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this hump-day episode, I have a quest for you, and it might be slightly different to what you’re expecting!✨Sign up for my weekly Letters of R...

1261: It’s okay to be an inconvenience (Reprise!)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for all us people pleasers and those of us who worry about inconveniencing anyone. Let's flip that on its head!✨Sign up for my weekly Let...

1260: Thank f*ck it's February!

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Daily Pep! we're drawing a line in the sand, throwing a middle finger to the practice month known as January, and compassionately moving ...

1259: Let's focus on what we're not gonna do

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of the time we focus on tooting our horns, acknowledging wins, and making intentional space over the weekend. But today we're looking ahead to t...

1258: Something you probably need to hear (Throwback Thursday!)

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing from the heart something I think we all need to hear right now.✨Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!✨About Meg &...

1257: What if it all works out?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re anything like me, then you could get a gold medal in worrying, so today I’m flipping things on their head .⚡️ Want some guidance on ...

1256: It's okay to do something for you (Reprise!)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to justify spending time on ourselves, so if that's something you've been dealing with lately - this one's for you.✨Sign up for my we...

1255: Let’s just get it done

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To round off the last Monday of this sluggish January, I have a compassionate challenge for you!✨Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!✨...

1254: Give yourself credit (Reprise!)

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're so good at dismissing our successes and achievements, and today we're turning that on its head! Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Chec...

1253: Some sparkle for your day (Throwback Thursday!)

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today sassy Meg is out in all her glory! If you need a confidence boost, this one's for you!✨✨✨ It's the last day to grab your limited time Brai...

1252: Surround yourself with your people

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ve got a bit of a twist on something we all need, but can be hard to find.✨✨✨ Want me as your coach? Grab your limited time Brain Hudd...

1251: Celebrate your own milestones

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're all too quick to celebrate other people's successes, but how often do we celebrate, or commemorate our own? In today's Daily Pep, I'm sharing a ...

1250: Hope in dark times

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it feels like the world is going to hell in a hand basket, so today’s Daily Pep! is a message of rebellious hope.Sign up for my weekly Let...

1249: Happy f*ck it Friday!

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite two word phrases that's applicable to almost any situation! Have a happy f*ck it Friday!Sign up for my weekly Le...

1248: You can't be on top form all the time (Throwback Thursday!)

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a reminder to be kinder to yourself and be a whole lot less hard on yourself, this is it!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ...

1247: What if you're not lazy but strategic? (Reprise!)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Around here, we tend to give ourselves a hard time about how much we do do and how much we don't do. Today we're shaking it up!**Doors close for the T...

1246: Embracing seasonal productivity

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional productivity advice doesn't tend to work for us rebels, so today I'm sharing a much more powerful alternative that works WITH our human-ne...

1245: Breaking free from perfect inaction

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever found yourself stuck, waiting for the perfect place to start or the perfect plan, this episode is for you!**Check out the 100 Days of C...

1244: What assumptions are you making?

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up this week, we're diving into our (often unconscious) assumptions and what we are and what we aren't allowed to have, and giving ourselves p...

1243: Go back to the source (Throwback Thursday!)

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling uninspired, it's so tempting to focus on the new that we completely overlook the things we know work. That's what we're diving into ...

1242: A counter-intuitive way to build a life you love

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I'm sharing an exercise that's really helpful if you struggle to verbalise what you want and where you want to go!**The Word of th...

1241: Embrace the detours!

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a huge permission slip for all of us multi-passionates who have ever felt shamed for having our heads in the clouds or being flaky!*...

1240: 3 reminders for a rebellious New Year

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Today I’m sharing the pep talk I most need to hear at this time of the year.**Ready to ring in the New Year with less bullshit and m...

1239: And that's a wrap for the year!

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m signing off for the festive period, and I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for being here, and I’m excited to be back in January!In th...

1238: You don't need to know all the answers right now (Throwback Thursday!)

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m reminding you that it’s okay to sit with indecision, it’s okay to change your mind, and that you don’t need to know all the answers ...

1237: A bossy pep talk to end the year

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bossy Meg is back! Today’s episode is dedicated to our f*cking to-do-lists. **The F*ck Off 2024 Workshop is TODAY!! If you're ready to wrap up the y...

1236: Ripping off the band-aid

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to take back our power against creative resistance! **The F*ck Off 2024 Workshop is TOMORROW! If you're ready to wrap up the year with a c...

1235: What do you want less of?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As things are rounding down at this point of the year, we start to look ahead to next year, and that brings with it a lot of pressure. So for today’...

1234: Here’s to the unseen parts

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re wrapping up the week with an important reminder of the impact you have on the world. **The F*ck Off 2024 Workshop is this Wednesday 18th...

1233: Stop holding yourself to impossible standards (Throwback Thursday!)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to imagine that we're the only ones that haven't got it all figured out. Today, we're flipping that on its head!**If you're ready to give...

1232: What could do with a good pruning?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So often we put all the focus on what we’re growing. Today we’re coming at it from a different angle! **If you're ready to give 2024 a hearty midd...

1231: Have you moved the goal post?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So often we beat ourselves up about where we are, and fail to even realise how far we've come, or how much we've moved the goal posts! If you can rela...

1230: Two helpful December reminders

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your inner critic is playing you the Best Of Things You Didn't Do This Year on repeat, listen up! **If you're ready to give 2024 a hearty middle fi...

1229: This season looks different for everyone

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to do this season a bit differently! Today’s episode is a permission slip to lean into however you’re feeling this season. Doors are closing ...

1228: A story about perfectionism and candles (Throwback Thursday!)

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So often things look right on paper, and we’ve done everything we can to make them ‘right’, only to find that it just doesn’t work for us. Fea...

1227: You are allowed to change your mind

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If ever worry about being flakey, and end up cutting off your nose to spite your face, then this one’s for you.Doors are closing this Friday for One...

1226: It’s okay to go at your own pace

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so easy to look around at other people, and think about what we should be doing, rather than what works for us. Today I’m reminding you th...

1225: A tweak would do you good!

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's so tempting to buy into this idea that any big change requires major effort. Today I'm sharing a reframe that really helps me and seriously takes...

1224: It’s time for a rebel advent-ure!

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time to do this season a bit differently! Today’s episode is a permission slip to lean into however you do this season. Ready for a Christmas advent...

1223: Tiny pockets of joy (Throwback Thursday!)

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're slowing down, and finding the small moments to treasure along the way. **Doors are open for the next round of One Woman Band Club! Click ...