An Honest Opinion With Guest Acen May

My Heart Sank Giving Our 15-Year-Old a Phone

In this episode, I'm sharing the emotions behind finally giving our daughter her first phone after waiting as long as we felt was right. While she was excited, I couldn't help but feel the weight of what this little device represents. It opens the door to a whole new world, one full of opportunities, but also new challenges, conversations, boundaries, and responsibilities. I'm talking about the bittersweet emotions that come with watching our kids grow up, why we chose this season to say yes, and the intentional steps we're taking to help her navigate technology with wisdom. From setting expectations and creating healthy habits to staying connected as a family, this isn't just about giving her a phone; it's about parenting through a whole new stage. If you're raising tweens or teens and wondering when the right time is, or you're already navigating the digital world with your kids, I hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you that you're not alone.

Finding Peace in Who My Dad Is

This Father's Day felt different for me. In this episode, I get really raw and honest about my relationship with my dad. For much of my life, I carried disappointment because he wasn't able to give me what I needed from him. But he was my dad, and there wasn't another one I could turn to. So I grew up wishing for a different relationship than the one we actually had. What shifted for me this Father's Day was realizing something important: my dad is genuinely happy with the life he's built. He does what he wants to do, lives the way he wants to live, and has become exactly who he is. For a long time, I measured our relationship against what I wished it could be. But I've started to understand that my expectations weren't always aligned with what he was actually capable of giving. Just because I needed more doesn't automatically mean he failed me or that he was wrong. That doesn't erase my needs, my hurt, or my disappointment. Those things were real. But I'm beginning to accept that he could only give from the emotional capacity he had. And strangely, that acceptance has brought me peace. This episode is about letting go of the relationship I hoped for, appreciating the reality of the one I have, and finding freedom in accepting my father for who he is, not who I wanted him to be.

We're All Weird: Understanding Your Wiring for Better Wellness

When we think about wellness, we usually focus on the basics: sleep, exercise, nutrition, and supplements. Those things matter, but they're not the whole story. In this episode, I explore another essential aspect of well-being: understanding how you're wired. What regulates you? What dysregulates you? Why do you respond the way you do under stress? What patterns, habits, and coping mechanisms show up when life gets challenging? I'll share some of my own "weird" tendencies and the lessons I've learned from paying attention to them. Because the truth is, we're all weird. We all have unique ways of thinking, feeling, reacting, and navigating the world. The more we understand our wiring, the more grace we can have for ourselves, the better we can support our nervous systems, and the more intentional we can be in our choices. Wellness isn't just about what you do. It's also about understanding who you are. To follow more of me, head on over to Instagram @youmatterbymegan

Where I Have Been Placing My Identity Lately, And What I'm Doing About It

In this episode, I get very real and raw about how I've been feeling about myself lately. I've been spending a lot of time in my own head. I wanted to share this because I hope it reminds you that I'm not perfect, nor do I strive to be. Just like anyone else, I have very real and very human battles that go on in my mind. My hope is that by being honest about my own struggles, it helps someone else feel less alone in theirs. Maybe this episode will encourage you to look at the battles you're facing, identify what's really going on, and decide what you're going to do about it moving forward. We all face challenges internally. The question is: once we recognize them, what comes next? To follow more of me, head on over to Instagram @youmatterbymegan

Being Complacent Is Easy, But Is It Good?

We often become the biggest supporters of other people's dreams. We encourage them, celebrate their wins, and remind them of their potential. Yet many of us hesitate to take the same risks in our own lives. Complacency feels safe because it doesn't require growth, failure, or uncertainty. But some of the most fulfilling moments in life come from attempting things we once thought were impossible. Whether it's building a business, changing careers, improving our health, or pursuing a passion, the reward isn't just the outcome; it's proving to ourselves that we're capable of more than we imagined. To follow more of me, head on over to Instagram @youmatterbymegan