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

1124: A sassy one about your time and energy

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I firmly believe our time and our energy are two of the most precious things we have, and today's episode is a rallying cry to protect them fiercely! ...

1123: Own your process (Throwback Thursday!)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your way of doing things only has to make sense to you. Today we've diving into owning your process, the way you work, without the shame or guilt. To ...

1122: If you're stuck in the comparison trap, listen up!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We might not be able to banish comparison overnight, but this is something that can seriously help! Doors to the September round of One Woman Band Clu...

1121: On giving yourself what you need

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to disregard our needs as luxuries, versus the necessities they are, and that's exactly what we're diving into today!Want to get unstuck ...

1120: Finding freedom through less decisions

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing some really helpful things from a book I'm enjoying listening to, and inviting you to make less decisions! Sign up for my weekly Let...

1119: Hold 'em or fold 'em

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning to the words of Kenny Rogers to help us figure out whether to push through or surrender! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellio...

1118: This one's for all us people pleasers (Throwback Thursday!)

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Courtesy of The Curse of Lovely by Jacqui Marson, today's episode explores a fabulous starting point for saying no.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Re...

1117: 'No pain, no gain'. Really? (Reprise!)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're not about toxic positivity around here, but we're also not about suffering for the sake of it either. Today we're flipping our third piece of co...

1116: Follow what feels right (Reprise!)

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so easy to make decisions purely from a place of what is sensible and what is logical, but today we’re coming at it from an angle you may ...

1115: The power of a single piece of paper (Reprise!)

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling distracted, struggling to get started, or find yourself doing anything but what you needed to do, I've got something up my sleeve fo...

1114: Use the plasters!

28 Jun 2024

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!  *Click here to che...

1113: Do it your own way (Throwback Thursday!)

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know everyone else always has an opinion on how you could be doing things and what you should be doing. Today's episode is a reminder is that i...

1112: Treasuring the imperfections

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm diving into the beauty that can come with imperfections, and sharing a reminder I think we all might need to hear! *Click here to check out ...

1111: There are flowers on the mountain

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If like me, the fear of how hard the climb will be puts you off doing it in the first place, today I've got a different perspective (and an overextend...

1110: Maybe you're not doing it wrong!

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Around here, we expect things to be so hard all the time, and when it isn't, we immediately start wondering what we're doing wrong. Well, today I'm sh...

1109: The imperfect joy of a tatty notebook

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Around here we’re big fans of notebooks. But with that love can come so much pressure to keep them safe and perfect. (Such a metaphor for life!) So ...

1108: Find The next question

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can feel an enormous amount of pressure to have all of the answers to everything right now, so today’s episode is a permission slip to ...

1107: Take the pause

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we reach the halfway point of the year, it can be easy to fall into the trap of focussing on what we haven’t done. So for today’s episode, I’...

1106: Take a pit stop (Reprise!)

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for you if you've ever run out of steam midway through a creative project, or you find the harder you push the less you get done! *Need a m...

1105: Let's do this together!

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If, like me, you're embarking on something new or going through a period of change, then listen up - this one's for us! Sign up for my weekly Letters ...

1104: Let's bring more joy into our lives

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode of The Daily Pep! I'm sharing a practical tip that will help bring some more joy into our lives. Sign up for my weekly Letters of ...

1103: A remarkable reminder (Throwback Thursday!)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where it's so easy to compare yourself to others, today I have just the antidote for that.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A t...

1102: A sassy Wednesday pep talk

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re sick of feeling like you can’t do it all, this one’s for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!   About Meg & The ...

1101: Enter: gentle beast mode

11 Jun 2024

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...

1100: Let's start the week differently

10 Jun 2024

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 h...

1099: Curiosity is your superpower

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up the week, today’s episode is a permission slip to help weekend you approach things with a little more compassion. *Check out the latest S...

1098: You're allowed to change your mind (Throwback Thursday!)

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embrace your stubborn nature, but remember - you're allowed to go back on your decisions.*Check out the latest Solo Adventure - Managing Your Time and...

1097: Just take five

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re taking back control, even if it feels hard or uncomfortable. Let’s do this! *Check out the latest Solo Adventure - Managing Your Time ...

1096: Three reminders I have a feeling you need to hear

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On what might possibly be the sweariest episode of The Daily Pep! so far, we’re talking all about our limited amount of f*cks, and who earns the rig...

1095: Let’s get our f*cks in a row!

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m asking you an important question based on something I wrote in my journal!*Check out the latest Solo Adventure - Managing Your Time and En...

1094: You’re doing a good enough job

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your inner critic is being louder than normal, today’s pep talk will you wrap up this week with a bit more compassion! *Check out the latest Solo...

1093: There's no one right way

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you get caught up trying to make the ‘right decision’, or feel stressed trying to find the ‘one right path’, let’s take some pressure off...

1092: An unconventional take on blooming

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of the time we associate blooming with things looking good on the outside, but today we’re diving into the more subtle side of what it means t...

1091: What season are you in?

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it can feel like we’re going to be burnt out or busy forever! Today we’re diving into the helpful (and relieving) approach of seeing lif...

1090: How can you make it more fun? (Reprise!)

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have big to-do lists, so today I’m asking how we can make it more fun? And if you’re dealing with hard things, I’ve got a reframe for you...

1089: Have your own back (Reprise!)

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re giving yourself a hard time, and you're sick of beating yourself up, I’ve got a bit of a challenge for you! *Check out the latest Solo A...

1088: Section hiking your goals!

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, courtesy of the world of hiking, we’re diving into a metaphor and two different approaches to approaching our goals. *Check out the latest S...

1087: Be on your own team (Reprise!)

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're so good at supporting other people, but rarely do we support ourselves. I've got a challenge to help you change that this week! *Check out the l...

1086: Listen up if you're too dang hard on yourself (Reprise!)

21 May 2024

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...

1085: Let's give future us a break

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off the week with some compassionate strategy, and giving future us a well-earned break!*Check out the latest Solo Adventure - Managin...

1084: F the to-do-list!

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up the week with a compassionate, but hearty, middle finger to our to-do-lists, and giving ourselves some much needed grace. *Check o...

1083: You can't live completely outside your comfort zone (Throwback Thursday!)

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been told that the magic happens outside your comfort zone, but today we're diving into the things you actually need in order to chase your ...

1082: Permission to be grumpy

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re not feeling it, you’re not alone! Today’s episode might just be the permission slip you need. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebelli...

1081: On finding actual choices

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm riffing off the quote that 'if it costs you your mental health, it's too expensive'. If you're making a big decision, or stuck on something,...

1080: 3 reasons to plan some rest

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If, like me, you find it hard to take a break, today I’m sharing 3 things to help! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!   About Meg &am...

1079: Take the times to look at your wins (Reprise!)

10 May 2024

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...

1078: Here's to eating the damn cake (Throwback Thursday!)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're eviscerating the idiom 'you can't have your cake and eat it too!' Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!   About Meg & The ...

1077: You do not need to become a whole new person (Reprise!)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things I hate the most about the self-help world is the idea of reinvention and this aim to become this better version of ourselves. Today ...

1076: No 'buts', no 'toos' (Reprise!)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever thought you're too old, too young, or anything else, this one's for you. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!   About Meg ...

1075: Lightening the load (and choosing a new book) (Reprise!)

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a permission slip to finally let go of that one to-do list item that you've been carrying on for eons, or to finally give up on the book y...

1074: Here's to the tiny, tiny steps (Reprise!)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're getting lost in the big picture, you feel motivated or just plain exhausted and you need a pep talk to help you keep going in sustainable wa...

1073: You have the right to say no! (Throwback Thursday!)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For compassionate, mission driven women like us, the idea of saying no can be beyond difficult + even terrifying, so today we're looking at breaking r...

1072: Less is (sometimes!) more

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re anything like me, you love to add all the bells and whistles, so for today’s episode we’re embracing less (sometimes) being more. Sig...

1071: A messy pep talk!

30 Apr 2024

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...

1070: Start a curiosity list (Reprise!)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us keep a done-list, or to-do-list, but in today's episode we explore an important other one - the curiosity list.   Sign up for my weekly Le...

1069: How to recognise your wins (and why it's so important!)

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our brains only ever tend to focus on what we HAVEN'T done, so no wonder it can feel hard to keep at it. Today I'm sharing a practice to help you ackn...

1068: Is it you (or is it really your inner critic?)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your inner critic is louder than normal, and you need a bit of a reminder - listen up!Doors to the upcoming round of One Woman Band Club close tomo...

1067: Have you plugged it in?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your brain loves problem solving, and you’re also a bit of an over thinker (like me!), today we’re going back to basics. Doors to the upcoming ...

1066: Nooks and crannies

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all tend to do a spring clean of our physical environment, but not so much our mental environment. It’s time to spring clean our brains! **The Fu...

1065: Imperfect progress, for the win! (Reprise!)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking all about keeping commitments to ourselves. If you get stuck in perfectionism, struggle to be consistent or find it hard to show u...

1064: Let's toot our horns!

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Fridays, we toot our horns! If you’re in need of a Friday pick-me-up, or you feel like you haven’t done enough, then today’s episode is for y...

1063: Take off your sh*t tinted glasses

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re often the most reliable narrator when it comes to our own life, so today we’re taking off our sh*t tinted glasses, and putting on the honest...

1062: Seriously, take the shortcuts! (Reprise!)

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Daily Pep is a rallying cry for doing things easier and finding the shortcuts! (And how that makes us smart, not lazy!) Sign up for my weekly ...

1061: Sometimes it's just one of those days (Reprise!)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s reminder is that life will get in the way, that’s to be expected. You’re not doing anything wrong (and it’s also okay to be frustrated...

1060: You can't hate yourself into becoming someone you love

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off this week with a sassy, but compassionate, reminder which while it might not be easy, it’s true. Sign up for my weekly Letters ...

1059: A question to end the week

12 Apr 2024

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 ...

1058: When life gives you lemons, you don't have to make lemonade (Throwback Thursday!)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the sayings about life giving you lemons, but it’s not actually that helpful when you’re in the middle of it. Because maybe you ...

1057: Let's talk about the paths we do travel

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s pep talk I’m sharing a story to remind you of the choices you do have, and to put yourself back into the equation! Sign up for my wee...

1056: Find your breadcrumbs

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re feeling lost, or need a reminder of who you are - today I’ve got just the thing for you! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here...

1055: Choose what to suck at (Reprise!)

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting rebellious this Monday! I'm sharing one of my favourite strategies from Jon Acuff's book 'Finish' which can really help us stop trying t...

1054: What can you say no to?

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off this weekend, I’ve got a challenge to help you look after future you! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*   About Meg &...

1053: You can't be on top of everything

04 Apr 2024

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...

1052: You do not need fixing (Reprise!)

03 Apr 2024

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...

1051: Do or ditch!

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our dreamsh*tter is a massive fan of highlighting all the little things we haven’t got done, so for today’s episode, we’re doing something radic...

1050: Do something - just because!

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to be people that seriously get sh*t done around here, so for today’s episode we’re diving into what it might look like to do something, j...

1049: Let's talk about bonus time

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re diving into our complicated relationship with bonus time, and today’s episode is a permission slip not to squeeze every drop out of ev...

1048: You don't have to burn everything down

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an overthinker, and you’ve ever been tempted to just burn it all to the ground and start again, this one’s for you! *Sign up for my we...

1047: A freeing (and sassy) truth (Reprise!)

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you inner dreamshitter is giving you hell, this one's for you!  *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*   About Meg & The Daily P...

1046: A different way of looking at growth (Reprise!)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you can't see progress or the seeds you're planting don't seem to be flowering, all is not lost. *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*...

1045: Plotting, pantsing and plantsing!

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're turning to the world of writing to shake up how we go about our week!  *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*   About Meg &...

1044: Let's talk about the finish line

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have this idea of what the finish line will like, and sometimes it simply doesn't match up to to the idea in our head! That's exactly what we'r...

1043: Take life notes (Throwback Thursday!)

21 Mar 2024

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 R...

1042: Here's to naming spiders (Reprise!)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by Bob the Spider! Today we're diving into the power of naming our fears. *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion h...

1041: What if it just goes differently? (Reprise!)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for all us overthinkers and catastrophisers!Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my week...

1040: A new way of thinking about FOMO (Reprise!)

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, courtesy of an Antwerp bakery, we’re diving into FOMO, and flipping it on it’s head! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*  ...

1039: You CAN do it, and you ARE doing it

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would really surprise ‘10-Years-Ago-You’ about what you do right now? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode! *Sign up for m...

1038: What if it's not a sign?

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m revisiting an idea from the early days of The Daily Pep! because I think we could all do with the reminder.   **Check out Your Rebellious...

1037: Let's aim for 3.5 degrees

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling to see how far you've come, today we're turning to a story from James Clear's book Atomic Habits, and I think you're really gonna...

1036: When sh*t hits the fan...

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in spite of all of our best laid plans, sh*t still hits the fan. Today I'm sharing my own behind the scenes, and reminding you that we do ha...

1035: A helpful note on perfectionism (Reprise!)

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we’re looking an unconventional way of viewing perfectionism! **Check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edition here!**  ...

1034: Shaking up all-or-nothing thinking (Reprise!)

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a personal epiphany I've had this week around getting stuff done! **Check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edition here!**   A...

1033: Can't be a*sed, part 2!

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If Thursday you still can't be a*sed, then I've got 3 helpful questions to get things moving! **Check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edition he...

1032: Can't be a*sed? This one's for you!

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever woken up with a case of the ‘can’t be ar*ed’, then you’re in good company. **Check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edi...

1031: It's okay to take inspiration (Reprise!)

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling creatively stuck or have a project you want to start, today we're turning to Austin Kleon for some much needed wisdom!   **Check o...

1030: Where can you add some crispy onions? (Reprise!)

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life can feel a little stale and in need of a little something to jazz it up, if that sounds like you - I’ve got you covered!   **Check o...

1029: Here's to a costume change!

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Daily Pep has a had a makeover, and today i'm inviting you to shake things up, have your own costume change and pay respect to younger you's creat...

1028: An unconventional way of thinking about leaping

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're beating yourself up about leaps you haven't taken, or you're going down the rabbit hole of risks you thought you'd have taken by now, listen...

1027: Enjoy the fleeting rabbit holes!

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you beat yourself up for going through phases, this one's for you!   **You can check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edition here!**   Abou...

1026: 2 tools to dampen the voice of your inner dreamsh*tter

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If like me, your inner dreamsh*tter is extra loud right now, I'm sharing two things I'm finding really helpful!   **You can check out Your Rebellious...

1025: Sometimes it's just a Monday-ish Monday! (Reprise!)

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some Monday's can feel like a fresh start, but if today's feeling particularly Monday-ish, this one's for you.   **You can check out Your Rebellious ...