Tarot Reflections

I've been exploring my gender identity with an open curiosity for the past few years. And that journey had often left me a little confused, and uncertain, and questioning a lot of my understandings of the world. But when I started to honour my spiritual side and explore new spiritual practices, it suddenly all made sense. PLUS: we're on YouTube!On this week's episode, I get into...My gender story, my coming out story, as Gender FluidThe importance of honouring your spiritual health in life, because all parts of our identity are interwoven This week's reading featuring a lot of joy, love, and abundanceResources to check out…Express to Release: How Verbalizing Your Thoughts Helps You Heal - Ep. 32Learn more about Mental Health First Aid Certification and register for my upcoming course!Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Get your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include: your question and any context you might want sharedthe name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)your Sun sign, if not your Big ThreeKeep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. 

Do repeating thoughts leave you feeling full of anger, hurt, or revenge? How can you begin to heal and let go of these painful feelings? My brain loves rumination. But my body doesn't. So when I begin to spiral with memories of painful moments or fantasies of karma, I need to do something -- anything -- to stop the spiral and release those feelings. Something to help me heal from the hurt and let it go. On this week's episode, I get into...What ruminating thoughts are and why we might have themHow I share my ugly thoughts with someone I trust in order to help healThis week's message from the Universe that warns of feeling stuck and how we need to begin to move forward againResources to check out…Episode 30: Create Moments for Child-Like JoyDon't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Get your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include: your question and any context you might want sharedthe name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)your Sun sign, if not your Big ThreeKeep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. 

Do you want to have your tarot cards read by me, on this podcast, for free? I've got my first ever 'Listener Readings' episode coming up. On this special episode, I'll be doing mental health tarot readings for your submitted questions. Up to five questions will be read on the podcast, so be sure to get your question in ASAP to have it shared on the first release of the series. I'll be reading them first come, first served. Send in your questions to tarotreflectionsquestions@gmail.com. Be sure to include: your question and any context you might want sharedthe name you want me to refer to you as (it can be your first name, it can be a fake name, or it can be one of those fun quote-unquote names people would create when writing into advice columnists!)your Sun sign, if not your Big ThreeKeep in mind, everything in your email would be shared on the podcast unless you specifically request a piece to remain private. Then be sure to tune in to the upcoming Listener Readings episode to see if your cards have been pulled. When a relationship ends and you've been wronged and hurt, how do you move on if you never receive an apology for how you've been treated?Our relationships hold a massive impact on our lives. They effect how we think, the choices we make, the plans we create. So when a relationship ends, and you've been hurt, it can be hard to not have that hurt validated or recognized by someone you had cared about. On this week's episode, I get into...2 ways to help you move on when you don't receive an apologyAn urgent call to address some serious shadow workWhy you need to stop feeding hurtResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Get your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

When children are free to be kids, it can remind us of how powerful their joy can be.How can you replicate that feeling of child-like joy in order to bring a sense of peace, happiness, and freedom in to your life? In today's episode, I share how impactful it was to be witness to the excitement and energy that Drag Queen Storytime offered the kids in attendance and how it inspired me to create a moment for child-like enjoyment.On this week's episode, I get into...The powerful impact a supportive community and accepting adults can have on Queer youthHow creating moments for yourself to act like a kid can bring peaceWhy you need to listen to your mental health to help you find a new path in lifeResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Accepting Adults Reduce Suicide Attempts Among LGBTQ Youth - The Trevor ProjectThe Balance Playground - a free mental health support group in Chilliwack, BCFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Do you know where your feelings are coming from? Can you identify why you feel them?This is a week for connecting with our selves, connecting with our full identity, and breaking old patterns or stories. We have a heavy week of self-reflection and introspection ahead friends, and the Universe might just be giving you the smack upside the head you've been needing.On this week's episode, I get into...How identifying why you feel the way you feel can help you connect with your sense of selfWhy it's important to accept your shadow selfWhat to do with the Universe's call for a shift in perspectiveAn update to my Hope Pride work and the hate crime our community experiencedResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Hope non-profit and Pride crosswalk damaged in act of ‘hate': RCMPGet your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Pride month feels different this year.Existing as a Queer person hasn't always been easy over these past 365 days.  There is an exponential rise in anti-trans and anti-queer hate. We're seeing more and more hate groups becoming visible and vocal and unafraid. Which is why we need our 2SLGBTQ+ Allies to step up and take action. It's not enough to post a 'Love Is Love' quote or dress up in rainbow. Queer Allyship requires a little bit of risk, because we are risking our safety just by existing.On this week's episode, I get into...How I began to find my Queer CommunityWhy I feel so afraid these days as a Queer personHow we've experienced true allyship in building the Hope Pride Festival, and how we've been met with allies who aren't willing to step up when askedResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Hope's First Pride Festival Officially Opened At The Hope RCMP Detachment - including PhotosGet your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Witchcraft can be a powerful part of mental health care.Magick and mental health are so intertwined, and I'm not sure anyone knows that better than Charlye and Macy from the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour. The three of us got together to chat about how our practice and our magick has supported our mental wellbeing and visa versa. Then I pull the cards for them both and dive into my signature Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading.Charlye, Macy and I chat about...How witchcraft came into our lives and opened up a new world of mental health supportsThe tools and magical practices we use to strengthen our mental healthWhy witchcraft is so supportive of our mental wellbeingA lot of WBAH inside jokesMeet Charlye Michelle and Macy Frazier, also known as the hosts of The Witch Bitch Amateur Hour. They invite you to join them as they explore the overly complicated and highly debated world of all that is spiritual. Sit back, relax, an enjoy as these Basic Witches provide you with lots of laughs - and hopefully some learning - along the way.You can find more from the Witch Bitch Amateur Hour at...witchbitchamateurhour.comOn Spotify and iTunesTheir merch storeFacebook (and the Coven)InstaJimTwitterPatreonThe 2023 TourEmail them at wbahpodcast@gmail.com I think that's it...Find Macy Anise Yoga at patreon.com/macyaniseyoga and on Instagram.Find Charlye on Twitch at twitch.tv/charlye_withawhy and on Instagram.Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Want your own Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading? Book a reading now.Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

I used to think that journaling wasn't for me. And every time I would hear somebody talk about how journaling changed their life, I would roll my eyes. I had told myself the story that I was broken somehow because I couldn't feel this powerful impact from journaling. But then I realized I wasn't broken, the way I was using the tool was. I had to become adaptable to what I viewed journaling was and not force myself into a box. On this week's episode, I get into...Why journaling is a powerful tool if you use the tool the way that fits your needs How we don't need to force a formula that worked for somebody else to work for usA rebirth to come our way, as long as we're willing to do the shadow work it bringsResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.The CosmicRx episode explaining Saturn Returns and how Saturn in Pieces will effect usGet your own personal tarot readingFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Are you spending enough time in the present?Being present is powerful. It allows you to develop a deeper understanding with your sense of self and connect with your emotions and thoughts. As we begin a fresh year on the Gregorian Calendar, now is a wonderful time to begin practicing being more present. Let's be honest though, any time is a wonderful time to be more present. On this week's episode, I get into...What is mindfulness and how does it connect to being presentThe importance of using the tool that works best for you, and why you need to keep experimenting and exploring your mindfulness practiceHow to best move forward this year towards your goalsResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.6 Mindfulness Activities You Can Use Every Day (That Aren't Yoga Or Meditation!) [Blog Post]Get your own personal tarot reading, including Your Year Ahead Tarot Reading -- available for a limited time only!Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

I've been providing you messages from the Universe for 25 episodes now. But how did I get started with tarot reading?Today, I'm sharing how I became a mental health tarot reader. It was a slow journey to bring me to the point where I knew it was a gift I needed to share more. Especially because it started for me as something silly I'd do for fun. But the Universe has a funny way of sending you signs, it's just up to you to trust your gut and follow them.On this week's episode, I get into...My journey starting to read the cards, and the moment I realized this was a gift I needed to followIt's time to buckle down and focus on learning in order to achieve your goalsHow community care is self-careResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Breaking Free From Anxiety and Trusting Yourself - New Moon Renewal Episode featuring Samara LaneSave your spot for Find Your Goal'dFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

When we fall out of our routine, how can we get back on track?Establishing positive routines can play an important role in strengthening and maintaining your mental health. Falling out of routine is bound to happen now and then. But why does it have to seem so much harder getting back into routine than establishing it in the first place?! The process of reestablishing positive routines can be challenging. On this week's episode, I get into...My 3 tips for reestablishing your routinesThe value in taking inventory of your non-financial wealthThe joy that comes from connecting with your inner childResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Save your seat for the Passion Potluck Vol. 02Learn more about Wellington Natural HealthFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Mental illness, such as anxiety or depression, can cause you to lose trust in yourself. Without that trust we tend to fall out of alignment with our authentic selves, seek control through unhealthy patterns, and ignore our need for community care. For this Libra New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode, I sat down with Samara Lane to talk about how she broke free from her anxiety and began to trust herself again. Then I pull the cards for Samara and dive into my signature Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading.Samara and I chat about...Samara's journey with high functioning anxiety and the role it played in her relationship and entrepreneurship journeyThe value of tuning into your body,  asking what you need, and giving it to yourself The danger of using spiritual practices as a tool of controlSelf-care as community care and community care as self-careSamara Lane is an Anxiety Transcendence Coach. She helps highly sensitive people and empaths to heal their anxiety through connection to Soul. Whether you're experiencing fear or self-doubt around your relationships, life's work or any other area of life, her private coaching and group programs will help you discover how to use your own secret superpowers to tap into the unlimited peace, confidence and happiness of who you truly are. You can connect with her and learn more at samaralane.com.You can find more from Samara at...samaralane.comJoin Samara's FREE Relationship Anxiety GroupFind Samara on InstagramDon't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Want your own Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading? Book a reading now.Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

I'm breaking podcast rules with this episode but ya'll, we need to prioritize ourselves sometimes. But don't fear - the Virgo season New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode drops on SATURDAY. Resources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Discover what you'll get if you win the free Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading by leaving a rating and review (and sending me a DM on Instagram to tell me you did it!)Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Does perfectionism hold you back?Have you ever declared something a failure before it's even over? Or get in a panic over the thought of disobeying your personal and arbitrary deadlines? This has been the theme of my week, so I decided to give myself permission to be late. To not be perfect.On this week's episode, I get into...How perfectionism almost let me ruin something goodHow to figure out your next step when you feel lostWhy you need to be mindful of the words you choosePlus I announce a sweet, sweet giveaway.Resources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Discover what you'll get if you win the free Building Mental Resilience Tarot ReadingFor more on the power of words, listen to Episode 14!Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

What do you do with regret?Let's be honest, the idea of living without any regrets isn't exactly realistic. Regret can be an opportunity in our lives though. We can use regrets to learn, grow, and evolve in our role in the world.On this week's episode, I get into...The story of one of my current life's regretsWhat I've decided to do with that regret nowAn exploration of bad mental health investmentsResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Learn more about polycystic ovary syndrome For more information on my relationship with C and the breakup, listen to Episode 10Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

How do you know when you're ready? Ready to launch that business? Ready to start that new career? Ready to share your knowledge? How can you know when you've learned enough, and practiced enough, to bring your thing into the world? Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, has been quoted saying “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.” Is waiting for perfection holding you back from finally doing?On this week's episode, I get into...Why it's okay to do something before you feel 100% readyHow I moved past all the fears and the reasons not to in order to finally do something I've been too scared to doA challenge to be your own leader of your mental healthResources to check out…Don't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Check out the CosmicRx communityIs control stopping you from doing the thing? Check out this blog post.Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.

Writing can be a powerful tool to strengthen your mental health and build mental resilience.  It has the ability to  provide space for us to process heavy emotions, release anxious energy, and allow us to enter a creative flow state filled with meditative benefits. For this Leo New Moon Renewal Bonus Episode, I sat down with author and poet Shelby Leigh to talk about how writing is a powerful tool to strengthen your mental health. Then I pull the cards for Shelby and dive into my signature Building Mental Resilience Tarot Reading.Shelby and I chat about...The struggles with experiencing insecurity, self-doubt, and anxiety as a teenageHow to find freedom in talking about and writing about mental health challengesHow to break past your fear and start writing for your mental health and to process emotionsOvercoming perfection in writing as a tool for healingRe-finding ourselves when feeling lonely Shelby Leigh is a mental health poet and self-love advocate who has been sharing her work online for 7+ years, amassing a following of more than 450,000 readers. She is the author of the bestselling book, changing with the tides, published by Gallery Books in July 2022. In addition to writing poetry, Shelby hosts an online poetry community with monthly workshops, and helps others writers confidently market their books. Find her at shelbyleigh.co, and Instagram and TikTok @shelbyleighpoetry.You can find more from Shelby at...shelbyleigh.coPurchase changing with the tidesInstagramTikTokDon't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Are you a safe ally?We all play a role as an ally -- or at least I really hope my listeners do. An ally is a person who acts with and for others in pursuit of ending oppression and creating equality. Lately, I've seen a lot of well-meaning allies, and some not so well-meaning allies, show up in ways that don't support the safety of those they are wanting to lift up. So today, I'm talking about how to be a safe person and cultivate safe spaces.On this week's episode, I get into...What is the role of an ally in ending oppressionHow you show up as a safe ally and create safe spacesThe importance of slowing down and thinking through your choicesDon't forget to sign up to receive your weekly permission slip to do what you gotta do to strengthen your mental health and cultivate the life you want to live. Subscribe to Permission to Thrive now.Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

How can goals help to anchor us when our mental health is low?Goals that inspire and motivate you have the power to drastically change your life. When you're clear and  connected with your goals, you can use them as a tool to strengthen and maintain your mental wellbeing.On this week's episode, I get into...How connecting with your purpose through a strong vision can help give you directionWhy goals are not only important when your mental illness is high, but when it's feeling low tooSetting energetic boundaries this weekResources to check out...Save your seat for the passion potluckGet your Permission to ThriveFind the Aligned Guidance Affirmation Card here. Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Why is it important for us to feel our anger?There is a lot to feel angry about lately. And with the collective traumas we've all experienced over the last two years, we may find ourselves quicker to anger than before. Many of us have been taught to hide or suppress our anger. But have you considered how anger can actually help us and be a useful emotion in our lives?On this week's episode, I get into...The role anger plays in our livesWhy it's important to address and feel our angerHow we can use anger to grow and strengthen our sense of selfFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Do you know what your core values are?I truly believe knowing and understanding our personal core values is part of the foundation to building mental resiliency. Our core values are like our own personalized compass, helping us get where we need to go every day. On this week's episode, I get into...Why knowing your core values is vital to strengthening your mental healthWhat makes a leader a true King (of Wands)Being wise with who you choose as a guide and mentorFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

What's your passion? Passion has become a bit of a buzzword lately and, as a result, a disconnect has grown between what how it's used and what passion really means. But passion -- true, deep passion -- is a powerful feeling that can motivate you and strengthen your mental health.On this week's episode, I get into...What is passion and how does passion support your mental health?How passion can connect people and build meaningful relationshipsWhy we have a week of accomplishment in our lives but still have work ahead on our mental health journeyResources to check out...Save your seat for the first Passion PotluckQuote to Tweet"When you do connect to something that really does drive and motivate you, it can light a fire deep within that can completely change your life. A fire that brings joy and excitement and purpose to your every day. And I believe that fire is contagious"Click here to tweet itFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

What words do you use to talk to yourself, about yourself?Our word choice is incredibly powerful, and negative self-talk can have long-lasting, devastating effects. The words we use are one of the few things in life we have complete control over, yet so many of us use harmful, painful words when talking about ourselves. On this week's episode, I get into...The importance of positive self-talkThe first step in reducing negative self-talkHow adventure and resiliency will come into play this weekResources to check out...An Inner Voice Evolution5 Affirmations To Boost Confident EnergyThe Toxic Effects Of Negative Self-TalkQuote to Tweet:"This is when all that self-care work you've done in the past is put to the test. When you need to focus your energy on stopping negative self-talk as it happens and reshift your mindset to the positive."Click here to tweet itFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

How do you use creativity to strengthen your mental health? We are all creative. That doesn't mean we're all fine artists or musicians, but as humans we have creativity within us. That creativity can be a powerful tool to strengthen our mental health. On this week's episode, I get into...What is creativity and how it strengthens our mental healthThree ways to reconnect with your creativityAvoiding the downward spiral that accompanies a drop in self-confidenceResources to check out...Making Good Podcast featuring Dr. Marion PiperMore mindfulness tips from Tarot Reflections5 Benefits to Therapeutic Art CoachingQuote to Tweet:"This is when all that self-care work you've done in the past is put to the test. When you need to focus your energy on stopping negative self-talk as it happens and reshift your mindset to the positive."Click here to tweet itFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Healing from heartbreak has been a journey of self-love. But it's taken a lot of work. Some of that work has allowed me to reconnect with more of my spiritual side, and I've really enjoyed the peace and comfort I've found in that connection. So today, I share three spiritual activities I've practiced in order to care for my heart, help me heal, and nurture my self-love.On this week's episode, I get into...Three spiritual practices of self-love to heal from heartbreakIt's time to reflect on what we gain by giving backMaking choices in deciding where we want to go in lifeResources to check out...My Self-Love Simmer Pot recipe and meaning behind all the ingredientsA guide on simmer pots and their magickal history The Benefits of Giving BackQuote to Tweet"My friends, the real magick behind all of these practices and the most important part of allowing them to work is the intention I put behind them...While there is certainly magick in these rituals, that magick was coming from me, not the ingredients or the practice."Click here to tweet itFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Letting go isn't easy, my friends. But this week we need to let go of what we cannot control, and dig into our strength in order to do so.  When we feel like we are unable to control aspects of our life, it can be hard to accept it. If you're like me, you'll desperately try to cling to any control you can grasp. But this is not healthy for you or for the people around you. How can we start to let go of the things we cannot control?On this week's episode, I get into...The role fear plays when it comes to our sense of controlHow to begin to let go of a desperate need to cling to control when there is noneWhere we need to dig into our strengthLetting go from lossResources to check out...Episode 08 of Tarot ReflectionsHow To Let Go Of A Need For Control (Downloadable Exercise)Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok. Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

This episode of Tarot Reflections will be discussing suicidal ideations, thoughts of self-harm, and other serious mental illness topics. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone and help is available. If you're in Canada, you can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service 24/7 at 833-456-4566. For my American listeners, you can call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you're in any other country, this Wikipedia page outlines support services in countries around the world.Heartbreak is a cruel form of torture. This weekend, I had my heart broken. And my mental illness didn't handle it well. So I'm getting very vulnerable today — potentially more vulnerable than I've ever been publicly before.On this week's episode, I dive into…My story of heartbreak from the weekMy history of suicidal ideation and how I survived the night I came up with a planThree mental health messages the Emperor is trying to share with us when he's in reverse“Mental illness thrives in the dark and in the hidden. ”— tarot reflections ep. 10Resources to check out…Canada Suicide Prevention Service and The National Suicide Prevention LifelineWhat I mean when I'm talking about mental illness being low or mental health being highHow to Get Over a Broken HeartFollow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok. Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness. Subscribe to Megan, Mentally today.

Trauma is the theme from the tarot this week. When old traumas come back to the surface this week, it's time we face them head on and begin to release that energy from our body. But before I dive into how you can prepare your mental health for the anxiety and faithlessness, I chat about mindfulness and how it goes beyond yoga poses and silent meditation.On this week's episode, I get into...What is mindfulness and why you need to bring it into your every dayHow trauma is energy and the first step you need to take in order to release that energy from becoming a barrier to your goalsHow to hold on to hope when facing challenges and anxietiesResources to check out...6 mindfulness activities you can use every day (that aren't yoga or meditation)Getting started with mindfulnessQuote to Tweet"Mindfulness is a practice. It's something that requires trial and error, and repetition, and forgiveness for when you're not 'perfect' at it."Click here to tweet it Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?It's becoming more and more common to talk about mental health.  Don't get me wrong, this thrills me beyond belief. But as mental health becomes more popular in mainstream conversations, is mental illness awareness, understanding, and acceptance falling behind?On today's episode, I get into:What is mental health and what is mental illness?How mental health and mental illness relate to one another according to the Corey Keyes' Dual Continuum ModelWhy it's important we recognize this relationship in order to support our own wellbeingThen I dive on into our message from the Universe this week. And this week comes with a loss of clarity and a lack of control, so you won't want to miss how you can prepare for what's to come. Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok.Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Who are we without our connections with others?Our relationships with friends, family, and our community play a huge role in who we are. Our friendships and loved ones give us inspiration, motivation, and ground us in our values. On today's episode, I dive into:The power of community and the role a single person can play in fostering that communityThe loss of empathy when we are isolated The importance of forging connections with one another in order to achieve our goalsThis week's tarot reading works to amplify this message further when I pull the Three of Pentacles and the Six of Knives. Tune in to your message from the Universe to learn more."Humans are not meant to be alone, and many of us have spent the majority of the past two years only interacting with a select few people. It was just myself and smudge for months at the start of the pandemic and that isolation had a massive effect on my mental health, my sense of purpose and identity, and my ability to empathize. I know I'm not alone in this. We need human connection."Follow Megan on Instagram and Twitter. Catch more Tarot Reflections on TikTok. Join the movement to change the narrative on mental illness at meganmentally.com

Insecurities, jealousy, recklessness, and procrastination. These are the messy emotions and experiences we're diving into with this week's tarot reading. But before we get into what the Universe has in store for the week ahead, let's chat about self-care and skin care as a tool for our mental health. Please note: Something went weird with our audio this week. We're so sorry for the lack of quality.

We are in for a tough week with the Tower and the Five of Cups showing up this week. But before we get into what lies ahead for us, I talk about the importance of respecting your boundaries and what that means for the return of Tarot Reflections.

Burnout has been on my mind lately, and she's certainly showing up with today's royal reading.  Let's dive into what the Universe wants us to know when she's bringing us the Queen of Cups and the King of Cups in reverse.

Today we have the Nine of Pentacles (R) and the Page of Knives (R)! We've got a bit of an upside-down day today. Give today's podcast a listen then be sure to head to Megan Mentally to get your tickets to my upcoming therapeutic art workshop on September 23.

We are back with episode 02 of Tarot Reflections! This episode comes with a message to get out of our own way, plus a mental health pull that warns of potential burn out (and some tips on how to avoid it).Be sure to follow Megan on Instagram @meganmentally and check out meganmentally.com for more great mental health content.

Pop the champagne - it's our first episode and Megan's 30th birthday. Tune in to discover what the Universe wants you to know for your mental wellbeing today. Then head over to meganmentally.com and be sure to follow and subscribe!Find Megan on Instagram: @meganmentally

Welcome to Tarot Reflections, launching wherever you find your podcast on August 22, 2021. Tarot Reflections is a daily podcast designed to help you connect with your inner voice — your intuition — in order to reflect on your emotional energy and mental wellbeing.Think of this podcast like a mirror that reflects back not your physical appearance, but your mental and emotional state. The status of your inner world.Every day, your host Megan te Boekhorst will be asking the deck one question: ‘What does the Universe want us to know in this moment?'. She'll then pull one card from her tarot deck to answer. As she dives into the message from the Universe, it's your time to look inward. Before she wraps up the episode, she'll pull your mental health card for the day. This is the message you need to hear to strengthen your mental resilience. And just like before, this card is meant to inspire reflection and inspiration towards action. It's your mental health message from the Universe.Be sure to subscribe to Tarot Reflections wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can also follow Megan on Instagram @meganmentally or at meganmentally.com.