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What does it really take to move from loneliness to deep fulfillment? In this powerful conversation, Megan Waldrep shares her story of packing up her car on the East Coast, heading west without a plan, and finding both her voice and her people in California. We talk about the difference between chosen aloneness and loneliness, how sobriety reshaped her path, and the courage it takes to create the community you need when it doesn’t yet exist.

You’ll also hear:

• How Megan embraced solitude before welcoming new friendships.

• Why intentional breathing can calm the nervous system and rewire old stress patterns.

• A surprising practice you can use today to shift from anxiety to appreciation.

• The importance of finding (or creating) your people, especially in seasons of transition.

Whether you’re craving more connection, considering a fresh start, or simply looking for permission to do life differently, this conversation will remind you that you’re never as alone as you think.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/ehfIHC-kQd8 

🔗 Resources & Links

• Connect with Megan: meganwaldrep.com  and https://www.instagram.com/megan.waldrep/ 

• Grab your free Energy Audit: brendawinkle.com/audit 

• Join Your Yes Filled Life (enrollment closes Sept 9): brendawinkle.com/youryesfilledlife 

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