Musings With Morgan

Fall in love with life first. *Content warning: This episode briefly discusses abuse and toxic relationships* RESOURCES: National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 800-799-7233 RAINN (Sexual assault and abuse) Hotline (24/7): 1-800-656-4673 Visit https://www.thehotline.org/ for more resources and support. Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Crisis Textline: Text "SHARE" to 741-741 ----------------------------- Musings With Morgan is hosted by Morgan Barela. Follow along as she figures out how to navigate the misery, the joy, and the ridiculousness of life. With brief episodes, this show is perfect for listening to whenever you need a reminder to keep going. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. KEEP UP WITH MORGAN AND THE SHOW: Instagram: @morganbarela & @musingswmorgan www.musingswithmorgan.com Hit notifications, subscribe, or follow the show wherever you're streaming it to get notified when new episodes drop. See you next week for "how to be lonely." Hosted and produced by Morgan Barela. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

When you fall in love with life, it will fall in love with you too. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Musings With Morgan is hosted by Morgan Barela. Follow along as she figures out how to navigate the misery, the joy, and the ridiculousness of life. With brief episodes, this show is perfect for listening to whenever you need a reminder to keep going. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. KEEP UP WITH MORGAN AND THE SHOW: Instagram: @morganbarela & @musingswmorgan www.musingswithmorgan.com Hit notifications, subscribe, or follow the show wherever you're streaming it to get notified when new episodes drop. See you next week for "how to be lonely." Hosted and produced by Morgan Barela. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

After some time away, I'm back to share the lessons that I learned in the midst of the world's greatest identity crisis. ----- Musings With Morgan is hosted by Morgan Barela. Follow along as she figures out how to navigate the misery, the joy, and the ridiculousness of life. With brief episodes, this show is perfect for listening to whenever you need a reminder to keep going. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. KEEP UP WITH MORGAN AND THE SHOW: Instagram: @morganbarela & @musingswmorgan www.musingswithmorgan.com Hit notifications, subscribe, or follow the show wherever you're streaming it to get notified when new episodes drop. See you next week for "how to stop being so mad at the world." Hosted and produced by Morgan Barela. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Thank you for streaming Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Hiiii everyone! Thank you for streaming this episode. I'm talking alllll about the stress that comes with a busy lifestyle, and how it ultimately leads to burnout and major FOMO :(. I also talk about how to make rest and fun a priority in your life which is something that has helped me so immensely. If you love this episode, be sure to follow me on Instagram and send me a DM to let me know!

Hi! This week's episode is all about sleep, rest, and cultivating a relaxing bedtime routine. Sleep is so important to me, and I'm so happy to be able to share these tips and discussions with you all! This episode is relaxing and calming. Head to Instagram to let me know if you liked the style of this episode! Thank you for streaming Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

DISCLAIMER: This episode covers topics of addiction and substance use in detail. This week's episode is all about substance use and addiction, recovering, and finding hope and strength. A special thanks to our guest, Dave Padilla, for sharing his lived experience and insight in this episode. Dave Padilla's Instagram: @Davesgram Thank you for streaming Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

This week's episode is all about the problem with micro-trends and problematic aesthetics that go viral on social media apps like TikTok and Instagram. We explore the popular "clean girl aesthetic" and do a deep dive into the many problems it presents itself with. SOURCES, REFERENCES, & PEOPLE MENTIONED: Shanna's TikTok: @meeandminnie Thank you for streaming Musings With Morgan. We're happy you're here. Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you are in a crisis, please text 'SHARE' to 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis TextLine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

This week's episode is all about AAPI mental health, the importance of mental health for BIPOC communities, and finding confidence and security in one's identity. Thank you to our special guest, Alicia Gerrity, for sharing your lived experience with us on the show! Thank you for streaming this episode of the show. We're happy you're here. Guest speaker: Alicia Gerrity Alicia's Instagram: @Aliciagerrity Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you are in a crisis, please text 'SHARE' to 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis TextLine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses themes of abortion, violence against disabled people & women, and sexual assault. These topics may be triggering to some viewers. This week's episode is a mini-episode. Thank you for streaming the Musings With Morgan podcast, we're happy you're here. Resources mentioned: @ChloeGraceLaws on Instagram Abortionondemand.org RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) Crisis TextLine - Text "SHARE" to 741-741 Musings With Morgan is the perfect podcast for learning, healing, and shifting perspectives. Follow the show on your favorite podcast streaming platform to get notified when new episodes drop. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you are in a crisis, please text 'SHARE' to 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis TextLine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses themes around childhood mental illness, OCD, and emetophobia, which may be potentially triggering to some viewers. This week's show is an extra special one! I discuss my experience with mental illness as a child with my mom, Maggie Barela, who gives insight into her own experience caring for a child with severe anxiety. Maggie shares how she learned to cope, what she learned about mental health, and how other parents and caretakers can show up for the children in their life that are struggling, too. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan podcast. We're so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, please know that hope is real and help is available. You're not alone. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you are in a crisis, please text 'SHARE' to 741-741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor via Crisis TextLine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

In this mini episode, I share some important reminders as Mental Health Month comes to a close. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan podcast. We're so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

This week's episode is all about self-care, and what it actually looks like! We go over some self-care tips, and how important it is to truly take care of yourself! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan podcast. We're so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Happy one year of Musings With Morgan! Thank you for tuning in to the Musings With Morgan podcast. We're so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED W/ MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @Musingswmorgan Www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of Musings With Morgan. We're so happy you're here. KEEP UP WITH MORGAN: Instagram: @Morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @MusingsWMorgan www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

On today's show, we're talking all about art, how it connects to mental health, and how it can be used as a form of self expression. Artist Reilly Gallagher joins us for our discussion, giving valuable insight into life as an artist and how it has improved his own wellbeing. Special thanks to Reilly for being this week's guest. Follow Reilly on instagram, @Reilly_.jpg, to keep up with his artwork, events, and more. Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan Podcast. We're happy you're here. Make sure to follow the show and turn notifications on to keep up with new episodes. KEEP UP WITH MORGAN: Instagram: @morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @musingswmorgan www.MusingsWithMorgan.com Hope is real, and help is available. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. Credits: Morgan Barela Reilly Gallagher --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Welcome to Season 2 of the Musings With Morgan Podcast! Today on the show, I'm talking all about trauma, what it is, and debunking some common misconceptions around it. ACCOUNTS MENTIONED: Tiktok: @ Lunar.Lennon @ Ask.Courtney Instagram: @ InnerGlowTherapy @ NiceForWhatMvmt Thanks for listening to this episode of the show. We're so happy you're here. Make sure to follow the podcast on your streaming platform of choice, follow us on Instagram, and share the show with all your friends! Follow Morgan on all social medias: @MorganBarela. Hope is real and help is available. For a comprehensive list of resources, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of Musings With Morgan. For a list of mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community, visit www.TheTrevorProject.org. STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @MorganBarela Podcast Instagram: @MusingsWMorgan www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Today on the show, I'm here with Zaria Flippin and we're talking all about balancing college, responsibilities, and managing the burnout that comes with it. Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode of Musings With Morgan! I am so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Instagram: @morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @MusingswMorgan If you're struggling with your mental health, know that hope is real and help is available. For a comprehensive list of mental health resources, visit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

In today's episode, we're talking about self-comparison and how to stop this harmful mindset! Thank you so much for tuning in, we're so happy you're here. In need of mental health support? Visit www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help for a comprehensive list of resources. STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @musingswmorgan www.MusingsWithMorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Hi everyone! Today, I'm here with Charlee Mac, an upcoming indie rock and rap musician from SoCal! They talk to us all about their music career, their own personal experiences, and how pursuing your passions can really improve your overall well-being. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan podcast. Make sure to follow the show on your favorite streaming platform to stay up to date with the latest uploads! We're so happy you're here. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Musings With Morgan podcast. Make sure to follow the show on your favorite streaming platform to stay up to date with the latest uploads! We're so TH STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @morganbarela Podcast Instagram: @musingswmorgan Official website: Musingswithmorgan.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

In this episode, we're talking all about closure, change, and moving forward. Thank you for tuning in to Episode 7 of the show! We're so happy you're here. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast streaming platform and on social media to stay connected. STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @MorganBarela Podcast Instagram: @MusingsWMorgan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

On today's show, I'm talking with Zaria Flippin, a high school senior from South Carolina, as she shares her experience with feeling insecure, and how she found confidence in herself and others. So many of us struggle with low self-esteem, especially during our high school years, and it's important to remember that you aren't alone! Thank you so much for tuning in to Episode 6 of Musings With Morgan. We're so happy you're here. STAY CONNECTED WITH MORGAN: Morgan's Instagram: @MorganBarela Podcast Instagram: @MusingswMorgan WWW.MusingsWithMorgan.com If you're struggling with your mental health, support is available for you. If you're experiencing a non-life threatening crisis, text CARE to 741-741, to be connected to a crisis counselor. For a comprehensive list of resources, visit WWW.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/ . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

In this episode, we're talking all about how important it is that we emphasize justice and equity over awareness in our conversations surrounding mental health, and we breakdown the meaning on intersectionality. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, so this is the perfect time to start having these discussions! STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: Instagram: @morganbarela and @musingswmorgan Have a suggestion for a future episode topic? Send a DM to @musingswmorgan on Instagram so we can hear your ideas! Thanks for tuning in. We're so happy you're here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

On this episode, Megan Padilla is sharing her experience with mental health, and how this affected her personal relationships. We talk all about boundary setting, misconceptions, and what to do when subjected to toxic behavior from a loved one. Thank you Megan for being our guest this week! New episodes of Musings With Morgan are out every other week. We discuss all things mental health, and sometimes, extra special guests are featured to share their mental health story. Mental health advocate Morgan Barela hosts the show. Stay connected by following Morgan on Instagram: @morganbarela, and the podcast Instagram: @musingswmorgan. Make sure to follow the show you can stay up to date with new episode releases! Thanks for tuning in. We're so happy you're here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Today, I chat with a close friend Olivia Hakey about her experience with grief and loss. She tells us about how she battled the loss of her dad when she was in middle school, how that grief affected her, and how she coped with it. We also discuss some of the misconceptions surrounding grief, and how people can support someone going through it. Stay connected with the podcast by following both @morganbarela and @musingswmorgan on Instagram! Special thanks to Olivia Hakey for sharing her lived experience on today's show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

In this episode, I'm breaking down the importance of validating your feelings, what it means to set personal boundaries, and how to take accountability. Let's normalize these concepts and open up our discussions! Thank you for tuning in, I am so happy you're here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support

Musings With Morgan is a podcast by young mental health advocate Morgan Barela. In this episode, we're talking about this show's mission, how it all began, and the importance of listening to lived experience. Welcome to the show, we're happy you're here. To stay connected, follow Morgan on Instagram: @MorganBarela, and the podcast Instagram: @MusingsWMorgan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musings-with-morgan/support