Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode? This episode is a nervous system regulation reset for women who need a soft place to land.

You don’t need to fix your life. You just need somewhere soft to land. 🫶
In this episode of Magic Made, we’re talking about nervous system regulation, what it feels like when life gets “too loud,” and how to create micro-shifts that help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more like yourself again.

If you’ve been living in survival mode (overwhelmed, hypervigilant, jumpy, procrastinating, exhausted, or feeling like your brain is on blast), this is your reminder that chaos might be common, but it doesn’t have to be your baseline.

You’ll hear how I think about grounding as more than a routine. It’s a relationship with yourself. It’s learning to notice when your internal “volume” is rising, and choosing to regulate before you crash, burn, or start letting things slip through the cracks.

In this episode, we cover:

Why you don’t need a “new year, new you” identity to feel better

What life feeling loud actually looks like (hypervigilance, avoidance, procrastinating simple tasks)

How to spot your dysregulation signs before you hit capacity

The simplest regulation move that changed everything for me (sleep and rest, even when my to-do list screams)

How to create more space without dropping the ball (move meetings, ask for support, loosen unrealistic timelines)

My regulating shower ritual (warmth + dim light + nervous system soothing)

The “bobblehead chicken” visual that might save your sanity 😅

A powerful end-of-episode question: What can you do to prove yourself wrong in 2026?

A gentle challenge:

What’s one second-by-second micro shift you can make this week to feel more regulated, confident, and supported?

👇 Comment & connect:
What’s been working for you lately to calm your nervous system?
And where do you feel stuck or overwhelmed right now?

Tag me if you find a little magic this week. I want to see it. ✨
If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload).

Like this video if you want more confidence-based branding tips.

Comment below: What part of your brand feels most not you right now? Let’s talk about it.

Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org

Resources & Links:
Visit my website for branding coaching and upcoming workshops: meganhollyartist.com

Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast

Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching

👉Subscribe & come join the flight. Together we shall fly!

Join my Radiant Reflections creative email list & get my “Creative Confidence Starter Kit”: bit.ly/MeganHollyEmail

If you’re here, you’re not late. You’re perfectly on time, and exactly where you need to be.

In this first episode of the new year (and our new name!), I’m sharing what this space is really about: a soft landing, a deep exhale, and a place where you can be fully human. Some days you’ll leave with a warm hug. Other days you’ll get a loving little kick in the tush. Most days…both.

We talk about the magic in everyday life, the duality of joy and struggle, and how we can create small shifts that change everything, without the pressure to “fix” yourself.

Inside this episode:

What “Magic Made” means (and what you can expect here)

Why you don’t need to be “ready” or “qualified” to belong in this community

My go-to ritual for when life feels loud (spoiler: dim lights + shower + nervous system soothing)

What I used to struggle with that I now hold space for (anxiety, and learning to be present again)

The kind of support that’s made the biggest difference for me (tough love…done the right way)

A childhood story that perfectly explains my version of magic (yes, even in grief)

How I protect this space so it stays safe, grounded, and genuinely supportive

A little invitation:
Tell me in the comments, what does “magic” mean to you right now? And what’s one thing you can do differently today, instead of waiting for “someday”?

🎧 Listen, breathe, and come sit with me.
We’re making magic in real life…together.

Links + goodies mentioned:

Lightfeld Collection (Make Your Own Magic hoodies + prisms): (add your link)

Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/meganhollycreates

Subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss the new style of episodes + lifestyle moments: (add your link)

If this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the 🔔 to never miss an upload).

Like this video if you want more confidence-based branding tips.

Comment below: What part of your brand feels most not you right now? Let’s talk about it.

Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org

Resources & Links:
Visit my website for branding coaching and upcoming workshops: meganhollyartist.com

Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast

Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching

👉Subscribe & come join the flight. Together we shall fly!

Join my Radiant Reflections creative email list & get my “Creative Confidence Starter Kit”: bit.ly/MeganHollyEmail

My relationship with my body has never been a straight line… maybe you can relate.

In this episode of Taking Flight with Megan Holly, we dive deep into body image healing, self-love, body neutrality, and reconnecting with yourself in a world that constantly tells us we’re not enough.

Whether you're struggling with confidence, navigating body changes, or trying to break free from old stories you picked up in childhood, this episode helps you rewrite the narrative and build a more loving, compassionate relationship with your body.

🌿 In this episode, we explore:

• Why loving your body is a dance, not a straight line
• How childhood comments, cultural messages, and societal standards shape body image
• Why self-worth and appearance must be separated
• How to stop treating your body like a “project” and start seeing it as a teammate
• How to shift from punishment-based movement to joyful, intuitive movement
• How to identify the beliefs you absorbed from others—and release them
• Why perfection is a myth and how to embrace being beautifully human
• How to build trust with your body in each season
• Rituals that support body love: mirror talk, intentional getting ready, embodied affirmations, gratitude routines

💬 Journaling Prompts:

• What messages about my body did I internalize growing up?
• Which of those stories actually belong to other people?
• How can I separate my worth from my appearance today?
• What kind of movement feels joyful—not punishing—to me?
• What is one thing my body did for me today that I can thank it for?

🌟 Body-Love Ritual Ideas:

• Mirror Talk + Music: Pair affirmations with a song that makes you feel powerful.
• Intentional Getting Ready: Choose clothes, earrings, or scents that make you feel good, not look a certain way.
• End-of-Day Gratitude: Thank your body for what it carried you through today—big or small.
• Joyful Movement: Dance, stretch, walk… not to “fix” your body, but to feel good inside it.

❤️ A gentle reminder:

Your body is not a before-and-after project.
It’s your home, your ally, your teammate.
You are worthy in all seasons, shapes, and stages.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are enough.
Comment below with one thing you love—or are learning to love—about your body today. 💛