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Building a life you love takes a boatload of courage. But you don’t have to do it alone. The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you. Join your host, writer, coach and professional rebel-rouser Meg Kissack every weekday as helps you build a creative and wholehearted life, one day at a time. Through short and snappy insights, reminders and stories, The Daily Pep! is here to remind you you’re not alone, and that everything changes when you believe you matter. Each episode is short and snappy, designed to fit in with (or help you start) your habits and routines The Daily Pep! is a sister podcast of The Couragemakers Podcast. New episodes air every Monday - Friday 6AM GMT. For more information, show-notes and to join a community of like-minded Couragemakers, visit: thathummingbirdlife.com/dailypep

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    The Daily Pep! podcast hosted by Meg Kissack is truly a transformative experience. This podcast has the power to change lives and attitudes for the better, providing a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. The music featured on the show brings so much joy, and Meg's real approach is incredibly helpful. She has the ability to inspire listeners and ignite motivation within them. The impact that this podcast has had on its audience is significant, and for that, we owe Meg a huge thank you.

    One of the best aspects of The Daily Pep! podcast is the genuine and authentic approach that Meg takes. She doesn't just focus on positivity for positivity's sake; she acknowledges the ugliness and challenges that come with trying to live our best lives both internally and externally. This refreshing perspective allows listeners to start their day with a fresh outlook and generosity towards themselves. Meg's sound advice and encouragement for women living to thrive are truly valuable, making this podcast an essential listen.

    It's challenging to find any negative aspects of The Daily Pep! podcast as it consistently delivers valuable content without fail. However, if there was one constructive criticism, it would be that some episodes may not resonate with everyone equally due to individual preferences or experiences. While Meg's content is generally relatable, there may be instances where certain topics do not personally connect with all listeners.

    In conclusion, The Daily Pep! podcast is exceptional in its ability to provide rebel-rousing encouragement and inspiration for creative and multi-passionate women. Meg Kissack shines brightly as she leads her amazing tribe and offers a fresh perspective each day. Her personality, experience, and perspective are captivating from start to finish. If you're seeking a compact yet impactful dose of motivation each morning, this podcast is undoubtedly the one you've been looking for. Give it a listen—you won't regret it!



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    1595: Allow yourself time for season transitions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 2:49


    We're kicking off this week on The Daily Pep! with a question I've been asking myself a lot lately.⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1594: Defining success on a weekly basis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 3:17


    We're wrapping up our week on The Daily Pep! with an invitation to reflect on what weekly success looks like for us.⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1593: Sometimes it's faster to go slower

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 4:45


    So often we think that pushing through is the answer, but self-sacrifice never helps. That's what we're diving into on today's episode.⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1592: Progress, is progress, is progress (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 3:17


    If you feel like you're not making progress, today I'm compassionately challenging you.I'm still recovering from a pretty nasty chest infection, so in the meantime here's an old episode to enjoy, hope to be back tomorrow with a new episode!⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1591: Be an adequate plate spinner (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 5:10


    If you struggle to see how well you ARE doing and if you often lose sight of the bigger picture, this one's for you!⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1590: At what cost? (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 3:55


    We're starting this new week with a challenge to help your reclaim some precious brain space! ⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1589: Is it you, or is it an impossible setup? (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 4:38


    Today I'm sharing an ah-ha! moment and a really helpful reflection to wrap up this week. The truth about going mega-viral, part one - Emily McDowell, Substack⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1588: You are one resilient motherf*cker (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 3:28


    All too often we forget just how strong we are, especially in hard times. Here's a reminder I think we both need to hear today.⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1587: Just take five (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 3:26


    Today we're taking back control, even if it feels hard or uncomfortable. Let's do this!

    1586: If you're feeling rusty, this one's for you! (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 4:36


    Today I'm sharing my experience of going back to something for the first time in 8 years! If you're feeling rusty or you're trying something new for the first time, listen up!

    1585: Some thoughts on using bonus time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:59


    Today's episode is a permission slip to use your bonus time for you, and how to do that when time is sparse.

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    1584: Joyful homework for the weekend! (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 3:51


    It can be so hard to find the things that we find fun, and often it is SO much easier just to pick up our phones and start scrolling! Today I have an exercise for you that's gonna help!

    1583: You won't be everybody's cup of tea (and that's okay!) (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 4:59


    It's not your job to make the whole world like you or your work. The truth is, you will be some people's dream cup of tea, you won't be others. And that's kind of the whole point! That's what we're diving into in today's episode of The Daily Pep!

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    1582: Outgrowing things is human

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 3:31


    If you're in the messy middle, or you've got growing pains, it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong - today's episode is for you.

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    1581: Dream big, start small (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 5:43


    Today I'm sharing one of my favourite pieces of advice, complete with an analogy!

    1580: What if it's selfless, not selfish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 4:27


    If you've ever felt like taking time for you, working on your creative projects or prioritising yourself is selfish, then today's episode is for you!

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    1579: Do it scrappy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 5:59


    If you wish you had a regular creative practice, but only create once in a blue moon, this one's for you.

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    1578: There's no one right way (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 4:12


    If you get caught up trying to make the ‘right decision', or feel stressed trying to find the ‘one right path', let's take some pressure off.

    1577: Recognise your patterns + f*ck the bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 4:13


    When it comes to when our dreamsh*tter turns up, it's not usually as random as we think it is. Today we're diving into recognising our patterns, and doing the damn thing anyway.

    1576: What would success look like for you right now? (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 3:03


    It's so easy to get caught in thinking what failure would look like, or imagining the worst case scenario. But today we're coming at it from a different angle.

    1575: Three questions to help you have a more fulfilling week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 5:00


    Together at the start of the week, we're taking five minutes to set some realistic intentions, put you back in the equation, and help you have a more fulfilling week.

    1574: Let's get real about rewarding ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 3:45


    Whether you're rewards motivated or not, today's episode is a reminder that many of us need as we wrap up this week, and head into the weekend.

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    1573: Do it your own way (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 4:43


    We all know everyone else always has an opinion on how you could be doing things and what you should be doing. Today's episode is a reminder is that it's ok to do things your own way!

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    1572: Coffee shops, watercolours and getting in the sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 3:59


    Today's episode is a rallying cry for taking imperfect action and for figuring out the answers through doing things rather than imagining what something might be like.

    1571: The power of 20 percent (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 3:07


    If you've ever struggled to lower your expectations or struggled when someone tells you to do a 'good enough' job, this one's for you!

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    1570: You do not have to be someone else's comfort blanket

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 3:22


    Popping in with a couple of important and sometimes challenging reminders that I've got a feeling you need to hear as we start this new week!

    1569: Choose self-compassion over self-criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 5:18


    Sometimes the most counter intuitive advice is the best advice of all. So if you've stumbled this week, this one's for you.

    1568: This pizza analogy can help you honour your seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 4:54


    Today's slightly bizarre pizza analogy is designed to help you honour you needs and seasons, and remind you that you're doing okay!

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    1567: Are you actually counting your successes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 3:56


    So often we do the brave thing, and then don't give ourselves any credit. So today I'm sharing what we're missing.

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    1566: No 'buts', no 'toos' (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:12


    If you've ever thought you're too old, too young, or anything else, this one's for you.

    1565: It's okay if a hat gets squashed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 4:05


    If you're not ready for a new week, are feeling overwhelmed, or you're wondering how on Earth everybody else does it all, then this one's for you.

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    1564: This will make your next Monday better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 4:11


    Today I'm sharing with you a really helpful and easy practice to give your next week's self a compassionate start to the week!

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    1563: Your challenge for today...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:15


    This Thursday, I have a teeny tiny challenge for you. I've made it ridiculously simple, and it might just add some creativity and curiosity to your day!

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    1562: Curate your season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 3:32


    Today we're diving into everything intentional living, and the opportunity to curate our own seasons.

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    1561: Do this to give yourself a boost! (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 2:48


    Today I'm setting you a five minute challenge to reclaim some of your precious brain space and give yourself a confidence boost!

    1560: Create your own chapters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 3:24


    Today we're taking back control of our own narratives and our own lives, and getting experimental about our current and next chapters!

    1559: Have your own back (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 3:39


    If you're giving yourself a hard time, and you're sick of beating yourself up, I've got a bit of a challenge for you!

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    1558: Own your process (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 4:08


    Your way of doing things only has to make sense to you. Today we've diving into owning your process, the way you work, without the shame or guilt.

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    1557: It's not just about time management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:06


    Move over time batching, there's a new b*tch in town!

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    1556: In praise of getting distracted (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 3:07


    So often distraction is penned as this huge enemy. Today we're flipping that on its head and celebrating the fabulous things distraction can bring.

    1555: Acknowledge what you're doing right

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 4:10


    As we head into a new week, we're going to set the record straight on our inner dreamsh*tters!

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    1554: Go on a wonder hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 4:21


    To wrap up this week on The Daily Pep!, I have some very human homework to invite some light in.

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    1553: A tip for all us people pleasers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 3:00


    Today I'm sharing something simple you can do that might feel a bit uncomfortable at the time, but your future self will be seriously grateful for.

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    1552: It's time to get out of research phase

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 3:43


    Around here, we're fiercely curious, and our dreamsh*tter loves research because it's so much less scary than doing the thing! So today's Daily Pep! is a jolt of encouragement to take the first imperfect step!

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    1551: Do one thing that feels good (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 3:26


    Around here we're busy people; we dive deep into the rabbit holes, put others first and generally put ourselves on the back-burner. So today I have a challenge for you!

    1550: You Don't Need Inspiration. You Need a Tiny Ritual

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 4:28


    Today's Daily Pep! comes from Marianne, founder of The Willoughby Book Club who's sharing three tiny creative rituals to give you a sense of space, curiosity and creative possibility!

    1549: You don't have to optimise every minute of the day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 3:38


    If you struggle with feeling lazy, I've got a bit of a challenge for you this weekend!

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    1548: The courage to try something new

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 2:51


    I'm kicking off a new experiment, so today's episode is a reminder that while doing new things is scary, we do have the courage.

    1547: Something to remember during a confidence wobble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:35


    Today I'm sharing what I'm learning through my recent confidence wobble and today's Daily Pep is a reminder to both of us that we're not alone, and we've got this.

    1546: There is space for you (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 3:39


    If you wonder whether your dreams are possible, this is the episode for you!

    1545: You do have time (yes really)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 4:15


    Around here we're all too good at carving out time for others when they need it the most, but when it comes to ourselves it's a whole other matter. So today's episode is part permission slip, part bossy homework to claim some time for yourself.

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