Dr. Chasity Arnold: Part 1: The Truth About Perinatal Anxiety, Depression, and Postpartum Rage

Bringing home a baby is supposed to feel like pure joy, but what happens when you’re hit with terrifying intrusive thoughts, postpartum rage, or the hypervigilance of a NICU stay? This week, Megan is joined by her personal perinatal counselor, Dr. Chasity Arnold of Touchstone Counseling, to pull ba…

Whitney Guison & Jarad Giddens: How Everyday Citizens Shape Community Culture

It’s easy to hop on social media, read a single headline, and complain about what’s going on in your hometown—but what happens when you actually step behind the scenes to see how local decisions are made? This week, Megan is joined by Nixa Chamber of Commerce President Whitney Guison and Nixa Mayor…

Tony Ary: Why Traditional Workplace Leadership Is Broken

Ever feel like the modern workplace treats you more like a cog in a machine than an actual person? This week, Megan sits down with speaker, author, and workplace culture advocate Tony Ary to talk about his new book, From Human Doings to Human Beings. Tony challenges old-school corporate mentalitie…

Kendal Dingus: Walking Through Childhood Cancer with Courage and Hope

What do you do when a persistent toddler stomachache turns out to be a parent’s worst nightmare? This week, Megan is joined by Nixa dad Kendal Dingus for a deeply moving conversation about faith, resilience, and walking his son Thatcher through childhood cancer. Kendal walks us through the terrify…

Casey Woods: Turning Failures into Stepping Stones and Handling Public Pressure

We often see head coaches on the sidelines under the Friday night lights, but what does it actually take to build a culture that survives public pressure, criticism, and constant change? This week, Megan is joined by Missouri State Football Head Coach Casey Woods for an authentic look at leadership…

Katie Gerwel: Breaking the Silence and Shame of Postpartum Mood Disorders

Bringing a baby home is supposed to be pure bliss, but what happens when the overwhelming emotion isn't instant joy, but intense anxiety, anger, or feeling completely checked out? This week, Megan sits down with licensed perinatal mental health counselor Katie Gerwel from Healthy Roots Counseling i…

Sara McCalley: You're Not Crazy... Your Hormones Are.

Have you ever gone to the doctor feeling completely overwhelmed, moody, or exhausted, only to be told "your lab work looks normal" or "you're just getting older"? This week, Megan sits down with nurse practitioner Sara McCalley to get real about hormones, health advocacy, and why your symptoms aren…

Dr. Chasity Arnold: Understanding How to Navigate Life’s Big Shifts

Ever step into a major life change—like pregnancy, an empty nest, or retirement—expecting pure relaxation, only to find yourself feeling disoriented, anxious, or wondering who you even are anymore? This week, Megan sits down with her personal counselor, Dr. Chasity Arnold from Touchstone Counseling…

John Perry: Changing Your Relationship with Failure and Hardship

Ever feel like your inner critic is winning the daily battle in your head? 🧠 We all want to improve, but with 70,000 thoughts a day throwing curveballs at us, how do we actually stay on track? This week, Megan sits down with Nixa head football coach John Perry and his wife, Stephanie, to talk abou…

Drew Williams: Leading with a Thick Skin and a Soft Heart

Leadership in today's divided world can feel like a total battlefield, and let's be honest—sometimes it's easier to just hide out from the critics. This week, Megan is joined by Drew Williams, the lead pastor at North Point Church, for a incredibly honest look at what it really takes to lead well w…