The Brand That Breathes: Where reinvention, identity, and meaningful living meet. – Details, episodes & analysis

I was fully planning on waiting until the fall to re-launch my podcast. This will be about the 900th iteration of the theme of my show since starting the pod way back in 2021 but seeing that I am now here on Substack and I am writing two books and have an incredible redirection happening in my business; I felt no time better than the present to just go for it!

While I’m still stumbling to find my way around the ‘Stack and all of its incredible capabilities I wanted to just drop this here to prove that we don’t need to figure things out before we take the leap, pass “go”, and dive headfirst into the wild Unknown!

This little preview episode is just a teaser about what to expect in upcoming episodes.

Welcome to The Brand That Breathes.

I’m Meg Pearson.

Over the last twenty-five years, I’ve been a television director, yoga teacher, chef, retreat facilitator, breathwork practitioner, entrepreneur, author, mother, and professional pivoter.

I’ve started over more times than I can count.

Some of those pivots were exciting. Some were devastating. Some I chose. Some chose me.

Along the way I’ve navigated eating disorder recovery, bankruptcy, grief, sobriety, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the uncomfortable realization that a life can look successful on paper while feeling completely disconnected from who you really are.

This podcast was born from a simple belief:

That becoming yourself is rarely a straight line.

Each week, we’ll explore the messy, beautiful process of reinvention through honest conversations about identity, business, creativity, spirituality, recovery, relationships, purpose, and what it actually means to build a life that fits.

You’ll hear solo episodes, conversations with fascinating guests, audio essays from my Substack, behind-the-scenes reflections from my upcoming books, and the kinds of discussions that usually happen after everyone else has gone home and the masks finally come off.

This is the podcast for women who are too smart for self-help b******t but still want a more meaningful life.

Because your identity isn’t your logo.

It isn’t your website.

It isn’t the version of yourself you’ve been performing for the world.

Your brand is the living, breathing expression of who you’re becoming.

And if you’re in the middle of a reinvention, a pivot, a breakdown, a breakthrough, or simply asking bigger questions than you used to, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The Brand That Breathes.

If you enjoy The Brand That Breathes and you’d like to support the show, the best way to help is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Reviews help more women discover these conversations, and they tell the podcast platforms that this kind of honest, nuanced discussion is worth sharing.

As a thank you, I’m giving away my upcoming mini-course, The Brand That Breathes: A Four-Step Process for Reconnecting to Who You’re Becoming.

This isn’t a branding course.

It’s an identity course.

A chance to pause, take stock of where you are, and reconnect with the woman you’re evolving into beneath the expectations, roles, responsibilities, and noise.

Whether you’re navigating a career change, a relationship shift, motherhood, an empty nest, a business pivot, recovery, reinvention, or simply feeling the pull toward something more authentic, this work is for you.

If you’ve left a review, head over to instagram and send me a screenshot , and I’ll make sure you receive the course when it’s released.

You can be an incredible facilitator and still feel completely lost when it comes to running a business.

In this episode, I’m talking directly to breathwork facilitators (and other somatic practitioners) who left their certification with powerful skills - but very little support for what comes next.

I share:
– the gap I see over and over again between certification and sustainable practice
– why so many facilitators feel overwhelmed by booking, messaging, tech, and visibility
– how to think about offers, marketing, and systems without burning out
– and what it actually means to build a business that supports the work instead of draining you

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Ready to build a website for your business but have no clue where to start? In this episode of Analog Girls, Digital World, I’m breaking down the 9 essential things every new entrepreneur needs to know before building a website: from choosing the right platform to understanding the fundamentals of web page design, website cost, and why your mobile website view can make or break your SEO.

We’ll talk about the real uses of a website (spoiler: it’s way more than a digital business card), how blogging supports long-term discoverability, what your homepage is actually supposed to do, and the key steps to create a brand-aligned, conversion-friendly site; whether you're DIY’ing or hiring a designer.

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This guy! I've known Christian for years, as a colleague and a friend and it was so nice catching up with him on today's episode!

It was navigating the transition from living 10 years as a monk back into the "real world" that Christian began exploring breathwork as a means of integration and has devoted 15 years to his work as breathwork guide, facilitator, and student.

In today's conversation we talk about his personal journey and the importance of taking responsibility for our lives in these very divisive and complicated times. We talk about the loss of connection with Spirit as the root of so many issues these days, and how to reconnect. He shares about his "theory of everything"  and also shares many insights and inspiration form his time in the Monastary too!

You can learn more about Christian's offerings and his online course on his website here.

You can also connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

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About R. Christian Minson:

R. Christian Minson is an International Speaker, Best-Selling Contributing Author, Trainer, Coach, and the Founder of Breathflow Wellness International, a world-renowned transformational holistic health and wellness platform to share the life-changing techniques of breathwork.

A former Monk, Christian spent 10 years in the Yogic Monastery of Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi), in Los Angeles to serve as Yogananda’s instrument for the dissemination of his writings and teachings, including Kriya Yoga.

After years searching for deeper meaning of life in the Monastery, Christian now teaches and guides others to find meaning in their own personal and professional lives by delivering inspiration and practical real-world tools that result in higher levels of vibration, creation, alignment, fulfillment and performance.

Christian was formerly the Resident Director of the Breathwork Program at RYTHMIA Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, specializing in fusing ancient wisdom and modern techniques for healing and creating a life you love.

Christian has worked alongside the well-known thought leader, Gregg Braden, and has shared his message and techniques across the globe—including the Middle East, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and all over the USA. He has shared his message with businesspeople, thought-leaders, princesses, athletes and celebrities, students, and everyday seekers of a better way of life.  Visit his website at www.breathflow.com.

First, let me apologize for the shitty audio quality of this episode.

Today I kick off a new series here on the pod! Welcome to "Biz Buzz"!

I know many of my listeners are entrepreneurs or desire to move into this soulpreneurial space. So I am going to be offering up my experience as a small biz owner and also have some rad interviews with industry professionals coming at you soon! We are going to be covering everything from personal branding and instagram hacks, to building up your online presence and shifting money mindset and more! I am also going to be sharing more about my epic online community AND the product that I have chosen to partner with in order to call in my financial freedom and lifetime legacy income! (you will NOT want to miss this!)

Ok, so as you likely know (if you follow me at all on social media), I do a million things. I am a mom, fiancee, employee, teacher, yogi, podcaster, wellness coach, human design nerd, wealth and leadership mentor, and... personal branding expert!

Yep, I am claiming this title after 19 years experience working in the media and marketing world and transitioning myself from behind-the-scenes nobody director, to on-camera celeb chef and wellness expert.

Today I share a bit out this journey and offer 3 ways in which personal branding can help YOU create a life of freedom and impact.

I also announced my upcoming FREE Personal Branding Masterclass taking place October 29th, 2021 at 1:00pm EDT (1:00am Costa Rica time)!  You can learn more and register for that here.

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“The Big Quit” is happening!  Right now, more people than EVER are handing in their resignation letters and saying goodbye to jobs that they hate. If the last 18 months has shown us anything, it’s that there IS another way to live and work!

Sarah Vermunt is the Founder of Careergasm and the author of Careergasm and Career Rookie. She helps people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good.

Today we are talking about rock bottoms and the ricochet effect, how we can stay empowered during this time of great change, and that there is nothing wrong with you if you love what you do!

Sarah offers her number one tip when it comes to navigating a career shift and and speaks to the benefit of perhaps staying on the job and leveraging this interesting phase we are in.

Sarah’s work has been featured at Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and lots of other cool places. She lives in Toronto and online at Careergasm.com.

Sarah has a  FREE 3-day career clarity course that really helps people who feel lost about what they want. They can find it at HERE!

Connect with Sarah on Instagram!

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Dance is medicine! If there is anything I have learned about my body over the last decade, it's that this "I don't dance" girl is a DANCER!  Just ask anyone I drink medicine with! That being said, I can cut a rug and move through emotion any time a day, with out ANY substance altering my state and my guest today has heaps to share about the potency of this modality.

Nadia Munla created "Embody by Nadia" in 2015 and it has proven to be a tool MUCH needed then and today as we continue to navigate this massive shift that has and is taking place in our world. There are many reasons why "Embody" is special, one being that is a physical exploration of feminine pleasure, power and play.

In these sessions, Nadia (and her certified instructors) lead a journey of connection to 3 archetypes, ones that she refers to as:

• Sensual Siren


• Warrior Queen


• Little Girl

Embody has been featured at the Health Coach Institute, Soul Camp (East & West), Goddess-on-the-Go, World Domination Summit, and many other events/retreats in Bali, Peru, Tulum and Hawaii. Embody has been taught at a UK Women’s Prison, at an Eating Disorder Clinic and will soon teach classes to teens and WOC fighting depression.

You can learn more about Nadia's Embody Program here.

You can find Nadia on Instagram.

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About Nadia:

Nadia is an Embodiment & Intimacy Coach and the creator of Embody by Nadia™. Through private coaching and her Embody Certification, she helps visionaries reach embodied expression in their love & leadership.

Nadia’s core belief is that embracing our full range is the way we access our deepest potential and create space for an Embodied Union that heals the planet.

What does it mean to transcend the Matrix?

My guest today is Tera Maxwell and she is going to offer up what she believes is possible whilst transcending the upper limit!

We discuss Tera's transition from living on the East Coast in the US to having her lightbulb moment and following her dreams when she realized she was following the pursuit of someone else’s version of success.

From living in Nosara where she felt finally plugged into the "socket of the universe", to creating and teaching people how to create from the heart, Tera and I talk a lot about the frequency and the science of quantum mechanics and how quantum physics is now finally really starting to back up with sages have been saying for thousands of years!

We talk about resistance and how the frequency of certainty can help accelerate manifestation!

Tara also shares about her powerful manifestation technique using what she calls "vision cues"- you will NOT want to miss this!

Key messages form today's show: 

• Embodying Certainty for Accelerated Manifestation


• How to Stop Resistance in its Tracks


• How Beyond Fear & Self-Doubt Lies Your Dream!

Tera is offering a FREE training & activation with a powerful energy transmission at the end: Activate Your Quantum GPS: How to Manifest Your Vision into Physical Reality. Check that out HERE.

Stay inspired and connected with Tera on Instagram. 

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About Tera:

Tera Maxwell PhD assists high achievers to dissolve upper limits and consciously realize their goals through ease and flow without overworking. As a sole transcendence coach she is the founder of the affluent codes the quantum GPS method and trainer of quantum GPS coaches.

The key to accelerated results she really believes is soul alignment. Her scholarly work on intergenerational memories particularly for children of immigrants let her to develop her expertise and releasing ancestral patterns.

Tara works with entrepreneurs and professionals around the globe and leads retreats in Costa Rica where she lives a life of freedom with her three children.

Welcome to the "Hot Mess Express"!

When I asked Sammie to share her story, this is how she begins.  And this is one of the many reasons why I adore her.

From Top 50 Entrepreneur and Canadian Fitness Guru to struggling with postpartum depression and body acceptance, the last decade has truly challenged Sammie to look at all aspects of her life and examine what pathways truly bring value and expand her soul. Rather than resist inevitable change she's found new ways to embrace her evolution and follow her bliss to share her passions and help other women find their confidence and joy within themselves.

We talk about the loss of control many women are challenged by in motherhood and how self acceptance  is key in coming back to our feeling of groundedness.

This is a convo every woman needs to hear.

Sammie's mission: Inspiring busy moms to embrace their evolution, love the skin they're in and follow their bliss.

Connect with Sammie on Instagram.

And on Facebook.

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Let’s talk LIVING. Living your very best life, I mean.

The goal in self discovery work is to simply get back to our baseline of being; our authentic self. Our WHOLENESS.

Today on the show I talk a bit about core wounds, one of mine (that ran my life for YEARS) and the process I use to help my clients overcome their limits. I help my clients achieve total life alignment, connect to their purest joy and uncover how THEY can create the abundant and affluent life they desire through my ALIGN Method. I explain how this method works, today on the show.

Curious if this can help you?  I am taking on 2 new clients this fall!

Work with me - Book your Discovery Call

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