In this incredibly raw and empowering conversation, I’m talking to writer and creator of the Shame Sandwich newsletter Megan Lee. Megan’s resilience is truly on another level and it’s an honour to share her story, which is one of survival, hope, and sheer determination. From surviving an oppressive religious upbringing, an abusive marriage, a cancer diagnosis at 23, and becoming a single mother, to building the courage to leave, rebuild, and re-define her life on her own terms, Megan is an absolute force and this conversation isn’t one to be missed.

We talk about the nature of shame, how it seeps into our identities in ways we don’t even realise, and how to finally free ourselves from it. If you've ever felt like your circumstances were bigger than you—like you were stuck, silenced, or forced into a version of life that wasn’t your own—this episode is a must-listen.

TOPICS WE COVER:

* How Megan broke free from a deeply religious “cult-adjacent” upbringing designed to keep women small

* The shame and fear that comes with being in an abusive marriage and what finally gave her the courage to leave

* Navigating single motherhood and battling cancer

* The pivotal moment after her divorce when she knew this wouldn’t be the end of her story

* Why shame keeps us stuck and how to begin unlearning it (especially when it’s been ingrained in us since childhood)

* The unexpected way humour can be a tool for healing

* The hardest beliefs to let go of when you’ve grown up feeling like you don’t deserve more

* The power of sharing your story, even when it feels terrifying

And SO much more…

Until next time X

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* Read Megan’s viral newsletter ‘Shame Sandwich’ HERE

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