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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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    1694: You are growing (even if it doesn't feel like it) (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2026 3:24


    We're ending this week with a reminder that we all need. And if you're wondering if this applies to you too, it does!✉️ Join my email community here!⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!

    1693: It doesn't always have to feel like root canal (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 4:01


    So many of us are conditioned to think that if something is enjoyable or easy we must be cheating or doing something wrong. Today's episode is turning that on its head! ✉️ Join my email community here!⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page!

    1692: There will always be a box of random crap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 3:20


    Today's episode is inspired by our move back to Liverpool, and something we've learned through every single move.

    1691: Starting small: putting theory into practice (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 6:41


    Today I'm sharing an example from my own life about making changes and starting small.

    1690: What are you harvesting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 4:08


    To kick off this week, we've diving into seasonal living and going on the search for the things you're harvesting from this year. If you don't think there's anything to harvest, this episode is especially for you!

    1689: It's all a journey (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 4:20


    Today I'm sharing some exciting news in my personal life and sharing the lessons I've learned about keeping going and making mistakes

    1688: Section hiking your goals! (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 4:01


    Today, courtesy of the world of hiking, we're diving into a metaphor and two different approaches to approaching our goals.

    1687: The flip side of saying no (Reprise!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 3:13


    If you're finding yourself in need of an extra dose of rebel rousing this hump day, then today's episode is for you.

    1686: Trust your past self (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 3:36


    We all get distracted by the shiny things and we often forget that we have so many incredible things within our reach. That's what we're diving into in today's Daily Pep!

    1685: A proper Monday pep talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 3:46


    If you need a proper pick me up, or your dreamshitters been extra loud lately, then listen up.

    1684: F*ck perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 4:40


    Today's a sassy one to round off the week, and I've got a feeling it might be just what you need to hear.✉️ Sign up to my weekly email community!

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    1683: A cheesy challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 3:38


    Forgive me for getting a bit cheesy, but today's episode is an invitation to do something we need to do more of!✉️ Sign up to my weekly email community!

    1682: Find inspiration in unusual places

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 4:21


    If you're stuck in rut or your inspiration well has dried up, today's episode is for you!✉️ Sign up to my weekly email community!

    1681: Some questions to power your projects (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 4:00


    Big dreams and big projects can power us on, filling us with purpose. But sometimes, they can become daunting and build resentment when we don't get the time to focus on them. Today we're going through some questions to help us focus!

    1680: Your creativity is like glitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 4:20


    If you've ever beaten yourself up about abandoning projects, or you generally give yourself a hard time about not finishing everything. Today's episode might be the reframe you need.

    1679: Meeting yourself where you're at vs mental gymnastics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 4:16


    If you find yourself turning moments into an opportunity for self-flagellation, this one's for you!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1678: Chances are you need to hear this

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 3:26


    Today I'm sharing something we all know logically, but I know I need to hear it again, and again, and I figured you might too.✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1677: Listen to the curious nudges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 4:23


    Today I'm sharing something that's really helping my creative resistance, and I think it might really help yours too!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1676: Permission to quarter-arse the annoying things (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 3:36


    When you're values driven it can often feel that giving your 100% is a natural extension of you are, so for today's episode we're taking some of the pressure off.✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1675: Let's make Mondays a bit brighter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 3:48


    Today I'm sharing some thoughts around how to reclaim the start of the week and lean into small joyful rituals. ⚡️ The September Reset Pop-Up Co Working Club starts today (7th September)! Click here for more information and to join our fabulous group!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of RebellionAbout Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Everything! | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators | Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1674: Remember short bursts exist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 3:22


    Today I'm reminding you that you don't have to have hours and hours available to get sh*t done!⚡️ The September Reset Pop-Up Co Working Club starts next week (7th September)! Click here for more information and to join our fabulous group!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of RebellionAbout Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Everything! | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators | Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1673: All or nothing is bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 3:25


    When you're getting back into a routine or trying to get your sh*t together, it's so easy to think you have to do everything RIGHT NOW. Today I'm calling BS.

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    1672: You probably don't need a whole new system

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 3:25


    Creative resistance can be one sneaky trickster, so today's episode is an attempt to keep it at bay! ✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1671: New leaves involve new wobbles (and that's okay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 3:07


    Today I'm sharing a gentle reminder ahead of pencil case season!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1670: You can't sustain the same pace everyday (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 3:59


    It's so easy to have a good day and then put pressure on ourselves to repeat that the next day and the next day. Today we're taking the pressure off and diving into how we can embracing our changing energy.

    1669: Do something simple for YOU (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 3:12


    To wrap up this week's daily peps on keeping it simple, I'm setting you a weekend challenge to do something simple for yourself!

    1668: What would you be glad you did? (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 3:50


    Regret can be a really helpful way of reflecting on our lives, but it can also make us feel pretty powerless. Today I'm sharing a brighter reframe to help you set your priorities and flip the script!

    1667: Using your creative gifts for yourself (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 3:35


    So many of us use our creativity to help people in some way: to help people feel less alone, to bring people joy and to make the world a brighter place. But how often do you do that for yourself? That's what we're diving into today!

    1666: You are not a machine (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 4:47


    Today I want to offer up a compassionate and kinder definition for trying your best.

    1665: Teeth, tablets and habit stacking (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 4:16


    If like me you find habits a bit tricky, today I'm sharing my latest quirky - but effective! - experiment.

    1664: Pause, recognise, celebrate (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 3:15


    When was the last time you acknowledged or shared a win? If it's been a while, you're in for a treat!

    1663: This pizza analogy can help you honour your seasons (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 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!

    1662: Curate your season (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 3:32


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

    1661: A messy pep talk! (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 3:42


    Today we're all about embracing our wonderful, messy, inconsistent selves!

    1660: A new way of thinking about FOMO (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 3:50


    Today, courtesy of an Antwerp bakery, we're diving into FOMO, and flipping it on it's head!

    1659: Alternative (and less boring!) ways to measure success (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 4:14


    It is so easy to define our success and self-worth based on how much we do or don't get done. Today I'm picking that apart and sharing some alternative, and much more fun ways to define success instead!

    1658: The problem with positive vibes only (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 4:41


    Having only positive vibes is both unsustainable and unrealistic. There's nothing wrong with feeling a bit rubbish or a bit stressed, and that's what we're embracing in today's episode!

    1657: Some counterintuitive wisdom (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 3:42


    Today I'm sharing one of my favourite pieces of unconventional wisdom!

    1656: Find your breadcrumbs (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 3:07


    If you're feeling lost, or need a reminder of who you are - today I've got just the thing for you!Struthless: The Curse of the Country Song (documentary)

    1655: Do something - just because! (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 4:00


    We tend to be people that seriously get sh*t done around here, so for today's episode we're diving into what it might look like to do something, just for the sake of it!

    1654: Go on a joy hunt (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 2:58


    This weekend I have a challenge for you!

    1653: A story about perfectionism and candles (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 4:51


    So often things look right on paper, and we've done everything we can to make them ‘right', only to find that it just doesn't work for us. Fear not, you're in good company.

    1652: Let's talk about the paths we do travel (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 3:49


    For today's pep talk I'm sharing a story to remind you of the choices you do have, and to put yourself back into the equation!

    1651: Do or ditch! (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 3:41


    Our dreamsh*tter is a massive fan of highlighting all the little things we haven't got done, so for today's episode, we're doing something radical.

    1650: It's okay if a hat gets squashed (Summer Break!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 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.

    1649: Taking a break before you need to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 3:55


    We all need rest, but sometimes it can be hard to take, so for today's episode we're diving into preventative rest vs recovery.✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1648: On camping, cakes and procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 4:16


    Now, it'll become pretty obvious I don't know a huge amount about camping; but I do know a lot about procrastination. So that's exactly what we're diving into today!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1647: A ship in the harbour is safe, but…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 3:48


    Is that where she's meant to be?✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1646: It's okay to take inspiration (Throwback Tuesday!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 3:54


    If you're feeling creatively stuck or have a project you want to start, today we're turning to Austin Kleon for some much needed wisdom!

    1645: What can you put into maintenance mode?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 3:06


    It's that time of the year where we're supposed to be taking it easier, but that can be so hard with busy brains like ours. So today I've got a prompt to help us! ✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

    1644: A very specific pep talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 3:30


    We're rounding off this week with a very specific pep talk around an area of building a life you love that gets too little attention! ✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

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