Meredith for Real: the curious introvert
Each episode explores a taboo question or cultural blind spot with an expert who is themselves, a paradox -
Like the atheist doctor who studied near death experiences for 50 years (ep 224)
Or the deeply religious man studied by NASA who sees UFOs regularly (ep 261).
The mission is to inspire the kind of curiosity that looks for & celebrates nuance, because we all deserve a more curious future.
So tune in each week (new episodes every Monday) to question things like American individualism (ep 260), trigger warnings (ep 208) & circumcision (ep 178).
Still not sure where to start?
Other listeners loved ep 230 - Can a sexless marriage survive? and ep 237 - Black man who attends KKK rallies: race & friendship
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 308
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
ep. 28 | What’s Your Camel’s Name? Iran vs U.S.A
Tehran native Sohrab Tavakoli does a culture comparison of between Iran’s capitol city & Dallas, TX. We discuss American friendliness, travel attitudes, work culture & more. *Thanks for your patienc…
ep. 27 | Tiger King: Hold My Beer
Animal presenter & owner of Animal Tales Southeast, John Ham & I have an after hours discussion about Netflix’s Tiger King: the cast of characters, how zoos pass or fail inspections & how the average…
ep. 26 | Dwarfism + Foster Parenting?
ep. 26 | Dwarfism + Foster Parenting?
Melissa Misegadis-Wickstrom shares the advantages & disadvantages of being a little person in child protective services & as a foster parent herself. Along the wa…
ep.25 | Black People Don’t Meditate?
ep.25 | Black People Don’t Meditate?
Pole fitness instructor, life coach & author, Mia Bolden, shares how fitness, yoga & meditation helped her go from career ADD to multi-passionate entrepreneur with…
ep.24 | How to Not Lose Your Sh*t During COVID19
#24 – How to Not Lose Your Sh*t During COVID19
Licensed mental health counselor, Phedra Smith, helps us adjust our expectations, lay out practical tips & find the silver lining during COVID19.
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ep.23 | Naked & Afraid: Working from Home During COVID19
ep.23 | Naked & Afraid: Working from Home During COVID19
I have ADD, am unmedicated & here to help! After 16 years of working from home, I’ve got some hacks to keep you on task & from killing your kid…
ep.22 | Meredith Answers YOUR questions
Guest host, Ramsey Coates, asks Meredith questions from listeners!
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ep.21 | The Secret Lives of Teenagers: an Inside Look into Student Motivations
ep.21 | The Secret Lives of Teenagers: an Inside Look into Student Motivations
Lamarr Womble is the founder of Passion for Leadership & a national speaker featured on msnbc.com and TedX Youth. Today h…
ep.20 | Summiting Mt Everest
ep.20 | Summiting Mt Everest
At age 38 and only 8 weeks of training, Merry Morgan Holotik Henderson became 1 of the 4,700 people to summit Mt Everest & 1 of the 605 women. She shares how she went from…
ep.19 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 2
ep.19 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 2
Former ecstasy dealer, Jason Edwards, shares about the day he walked out of prison, how he won over the trust of his boss & now owns a million dollar business.…
ep.18 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 1
ep.18 | Felon Turned Entrepreneur Part 1
Former ecstasy dealer, Jason Edwards, tells his story of what lead to prison, the types of people you find there & the mindsets that can pull you in & lift you…
ep.17 | The Psychology of Chronic Pain
ep.17 | The Psychology of Chronic Pain
Chiropractor Rob Thomson explains the connection between the brains' neuroplasticity and treatment-resistant pain. Stay tuned to the end where he gives tips on h…
ep. 16| Finding Passion in Your 9-5: Real Tips. No Fluff.
ep. 16| Finding Passion in Your 9-5: Real Tips. No Fluff.
The youngest person to become VP of Human Resources at her firm, LaShanta Cox, has a wealth of actionable information that will help you dust …
ep.15 | The Importance of Boundaries & Self-Care in Relationships
ep.15 | The Importance of Boundaries & Self-Care in Relationships
The words boundaries & self-care sound like words involving just you, but Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Melissa Garner, explains h…
ep.14 | Where Everybody Knows Your Name: A Gym with Community
ep.14 | Where Everybody Knows Your Name: A Gym with Community
Franchisee owner of Delta Life Fitness gives an inside look into how she went from stay at home mom to business owner. Stay to the end whe…
ep.13 | Curious about Exotic Pets: Perspective of a Live Animal Presenter
ep.13 | Curious about Exotic Pets: Perspective of a Live Animal Presenter
John Ham, the Southeast Owner of Animal Tales, shares his perspective on zoos, exotic pets & his surprising recommendations fo…
Ep.12 | Curing Fear with Sharks: A Life Uncaged
Shark groupie & award-winning photographer, Romona Robbins tells her story of her life outside the box & how feeling fear can actually awaken your senses. Listen to the end where we share tips on liv…
Ep. 11 | Learning to Hear Them: How Kids Disclose Sexual Abuse
ep.11 | Learning to Hear Them: How Kids Disclose
Executive Director of Pensacola’s Gulf Coast Kids House, Stacey Kostevicki, shares the surprising way kids disclose sexual abuse & how we can all be …
ep.10 | Public Flop: Strength in Vulnerability as Told by a Film Writer
ep.10 | Public Flop: Strength in Vulnerability as Told by a Film Writer
Los Angeles film writer & stand-up comedian, Noah Waters III shares his perspective on vulnerability & rejection & why he seeks …
ep. 9 | Getting Ripped Without a Gym: Steps to Functional Strength
ep. 9 | Getting Ripped Without a Gym: Steps to Functional Strength
Aleks Salkin is a multi-lingual personal trainer who specializes in foundational level movement. Listen in as he shares how he went f…