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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

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Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
308
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Ep. 108 | The Food that Connects Us: a Nomadic Chef’s Perspective

Ep. 108 | The Food that Connects Us: a Nomadic Chef’s Perspective

Randy Russell’s approach to business is backward compared to many – he built his business (Nomadic Eats) to support his love of travel (vs building a business & living to support it). In this episode…

00:37:22  |   Mon 08 Nov 2021
Ep. 107 | Homeless in Your Hometown: Pensacola, Politics & Perseverance

Ep. 107 | Homeless in Your Hometown: Pensacola, Politics & Perseverance

Caleb Houston struggled with addiction & homelessness in his hometown of Pensacola, FL. Now he is sober & opening the only free rehab clinic in the Florida panhandle. In this episode, he shares how h…

00:38:11  |   Mon 01 Nov 2021
Ep. 106 | Dealing with People You Can’t Stand: Motivations, Remedies & Email Hallucinations

Ep. 106 | Dealing with People You Can’t Stand: Motivations, Remedies & Email Hallucinations

Dr. Rick Brinkman was a Naturopathic doctor who found that when his patients solved problems in their personal relationships, very often their physical symptoms also subsided. He is now a corporate t…

00:37:49  |   Mon 25 Oct 2021
Ep. 105 | Overwhelm as a Source of Inspiration? How to Reduce the Static & Increase the Magic

Ep. 105 | Overwhelm as a Source of Inspiration? How to Reduce the Static & Increase the Magic

Can overwhelm be a source of inspiration? How can you distinguish that inspiring kind from the disposable kind? In this episode, I share practical tips to reduce unhelpful overwhelm & harvest inspira…

00:20:38  |   Mon 18 Oct 2021
Ep. 104 | How to Network as an Introvert: 10 Tips to Hate it Less

Ep. 104 | How to Network as an Introvert: 10 Tips to Hate it Less

Networking can be awkward for anyone, but introverts usually hate it more, because it requires recovery time. My 10 practical & easy to remember tips are woven in my own story of I, a bonified introv…

00:21:21  |   Mon 11 Oct 2021
Ep. 103 | Languishing is the Mood of 2021 (Can it be fixed?)

Ep. 103 | Languishing is the Mood of 2021 (Can it be fixed?)

Dr. Megan Stodard helps answer the question, “What is languishing?” & “How do we flourish when we can’t control anything?” With over 10 years of experience treating mood disorders, Dr. Stodard is wel…

00:33:33  |   Mon 04 Oct 2021
Ep. 102 | Diversity Creates Resilience?

Ep. 102 | Diversity Creates Resilience?

Markus Heidenreich is a global diversity trainer & his perspective on the benefits of diversity is unexpected. Listen as he explains why diversity creates economic, social & stress resilience. He als…

00:34:00  |   Mon 27 Sep 2021
Ep. 101 | Psychedelic Lawyer?

Ep. 101 | Psychedelic Lawyer?

Dustin Robinson believes that access to effective mental health treatment & mind expansion should be everyone’s right. Hear how this straight-laced attorney & CPA got involved in the psychedelic indu…

00:37:54  |   Mon 20 Sep 2021
Ep. 100 | A Human Energy Crisis?

Ep. 100 | A Human Energy Crisis?

Speaker & Idea Generator, Courtney Ferrell, shares the 4 reasons you feel tired to your soul & 4 ways you can stop the energy leaks! She also shares about her snowman protest, the game she plays with…

00:34:48  |   Mon 13 Sep 2021
Ep. 99 | Coffee, Congo & the American South

Ep. 99 | Coffee, Congo & the American South

Refuge Coffee is a unique coffee shop operated by unique residents of Clarkston, GA. Clarkston, GA, the most diverse square mile in the United States. Over 60 languages are spoken there & refugees ma…

00:40:33  |   Mon 06 Sep 2021
Ep. 98 | The Edge of Fear Advantage: DMV Hold Up, Paraglider Collapse & Peeing Your Pants

Ep. 98 | The Edge of Fear Advantage: DMV Hold Up, Paraglider Collapse & Peeing Your Pants

David Wood may be counterphobic, but he’s convinced that identifying the edge of your fear & inching towards it is the ultimate way to live with no regrets. In this episode, he illustrates his method…

00:33:58  |   Mon 30 Aug 2021
Ep. 97 | Travel & Culture Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Mind Travel

Ep. 97 | Travel & Culture Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Mind Travel

These clips from 11 episodes feature the BEST cultural observations from each guest. You’ll hear from natives & travelers from India, Korea, Israel, Nepal, Africa, Guyana, Germany & Taiwan as they sh…

00:43:41  |   Mon 23 Aug 2021
Ep. 96 | The Gift of Struggle & the Underdogs of Achievement

Ep. 96 | The Gift of Struggle & the Underdogs of Achievement

Masha Malka & her family fled from the former Soviet Union when she was 17. As “enemies of the state,” they had to leave everything & weren’t allowed to contact anyone back home. She shares how strug…

00:33:05  |   Mon 16 Aug 2021
Ep. 95 | The Pentagon Said UFOs are REAL?! Spaghetti & Costco

Ep. 95 | The Pentagon Said UFOs are REAL?! Spaghetti & Costco

Co-Founder of TheDebrief.org, Tim McMillan, has been following UFO news for the last 5 years using the criminal investigation skills he gained in 20 years as a cop. Hear why spaghetti & Costco are re…

00:44:55  |   Mon 09 Aug 2021
Ep. 94 | Irish Catholic to Orthodox Jew: Conversion, Acceptance & Community

Ep. 94 | Irish Catholic to Orthodox Jew: Conversion, Acceptance & Community

Comedian Yisrael Campbell shares his journey of acceptance – self,  community & heavenly – through his journey of converting Catholic in Philadelphia to Jewish Israel. You’ll hear his hilarious accou…

00:41:37  |   Mon 02 Aug 2021
Ep. 93 | Are Near Death Experiences Science?

Ep. 93 | Are Near Death Experiences Science?

Dr. Bruce Greyson hadn’t planned on studying Near Death Experiences (NDE), but an encounter in his residency changed everything. In this episode, he answers the questions: how can science measure NDE…

00:34:12  |   Mon 26 Jul 2021
Ep. 92 | Mental Health Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Wellness

Ep. 92 | Mental Health Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Wellness

These clips from 12 episodes feature the BEST mental health hacks, perspectives, and advice from experts. You’ll hear how about guilt-free self-care & boundaries from mental health professionals, lea…

00:28:15  |   Mon 19 Jul 2021
Ep. 91 | Entrepreneurial Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Motivation

Ep. 91 | Entrepreneurial Mixtape: The Best Episode Clips for Motivation

These clips from 7 episodes feature the BEST business inspiration from each guest. You’ll hear an HR manager share how to find your passion at the job you’re already at, a convicted felon turned mill…

00:34:23  |   Mon 12 Jul 2021
Ep. 90 | Purity Culture in a Cult: Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

Ep. 90 | Purity Culture in a Cult: Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

The highlight of teenage Tony Dushane’s existence was the short car ride with his crush as they were dropped off to preach door to door. In this episode, he shares the negative impact purity culture …

00:30:04  |   Mon 05 Jul 2021
Ep. 89 | 5 Reasons You Should Start Over

Ep. 89 | 5 Reasons You Should Start Over

In this episode, I share 5 reasons starting over should be a regular practice, not a last resort & 6 questions you can ask yourself to think fresh. Get the takeaways from this episode by texting REAL…

00:11:28  |   Mon 28 Jun 2021
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