- with Meghan Judge - Friendship breakups, A life time of Grief and Growth, and the Unseen Power of Empathy

I’m joined by Meghan Judge for a raw, funny, and deeply moving conversation about grief, trauma, complex PTSD, friendship breakups, and what it takes to keep going when life has handed you far more than your fair share. Meghan shares how repeated loss shaped her, why humour became a survival tool, and how finally understanding her mental health changed everything. We also talk about toxic friendships, suicidal thoughts, therapy, EMDR, and the podcast that grew out of one of Meghan’s darkest seasons. This is not a conversation about pretending everything is fine. It’s about learning to carry your story differently, finding your people, and discovering that freedom can be a choice. Highlights: (04:57) - Meghan shares the losses that shaped her from childhood onward (09:06) - Understanding complex PTSD and how repeated trauma can affect us (21:27) - When a toxic friendship group became another breaking point (36:09) - The period when Meghan stopped wanting to be here (42:20) - How starting a podcast became part of her way back (55:28) - Why freedom can begin with choosing to leave what is hurting you Connect with Meghan: judgingmeghan.com https://www.instagram.com/judgingmeghan/?hl=en Qualia Mind - click here Coupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase) Visit Nicole’s on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.com Grab Nicole’s bestselling children’s book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.com Find Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciacca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eA Practice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929 Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciacca This Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio