The Real Deal Conversations
The Real Deal Conversations
Playlist by The Real Deal ConversationsThe Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life's challenges—whether it’s mental health, relationships, work,…55 clip(s) in playlist
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…
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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…
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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…
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Cam Stillings: Investing in the Next Generation
Ever look at your teens or twenty-somethings and feel a massive generational disconnect? We worry about their screen time, but the truth is, 83% of Gen Zers are practically begging for a mentor—yet hardly any of them have one. This week, Megan chats with Cam Stillings, a middle school youth directo…
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Hannah Laxton: Fighting for Your Marriage Instead of Against Each Other
In this episode of The Real Deal Conversations, host Megan Deal sits down with Hannah Laxton, a licensed counselor from Wellspring in Republic, Missouri, to discuss the internal work required to maintain a healthy and resilient marriage. Hannah breaks down the staggering reality that roughly 80% of…
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Dr. Stan Tatkin: Designing an "All-Weather" Relationship
This episode of The Real Deal Conversations features Dr. Stan Tatkin, a world-renowned researcher and clinician who has revolutionized how we understand romantic relationships through the lens of neuroscience and biology. As the developer of PACT (A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) and …
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Touchstone Counseling: Part 2 - Practical Steps for When Your Child is in Crisis
We’ve all had those moments where our teen’s reaction seems completely disproportionate to the situation. But what if that outburst isn't defiance—it's biology? In this concluding part of our deep dive, Megan and the team at Touchstone Counseling explore the "perfect storm" of adolescent emotional …
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Touchstone Counseling: Part 1 - Navigating Adolescent Behavior
Ever feel like you’re speaking a different language than your teenager? In this episode, Megan sits down with the clinical experts at Touchstone Counseling to decode the mystery of the adolescent years. They discuss the critical gap between the amygdala (emotions) and the prefrontal cortex (logic) …
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Jami Arasmith-Glenn: Parenting Teenagers
We often think our job as parents is to have all the answers, but what if the most powerful thing you can do is admit you’re learning, too? This week, Megan is joined by Jami Arasmith-Glenn, an emotional wellness coach and host of the Emotions With Ease podcast, to discuss the internal shifts requi…
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Jeremy Alvarez: The Power of Rest
We’ve all heard the phrase "pour yourself out for others," but what happens when the pitcher finally runs dry? This week, Megan sits down with Jeremy Alvarez, the Nixa campus pastor for North Point Church, for a candid conversation about the high cost of the "go until it’s done" mentality. Jeremy …
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