Meg Sylvester is an author, actor, mentor, and retreat leader dedicated to helping women step off the healing hamster wheel and reconnect with who they are beyond their roles. Her brand new book, The Mindful Mom: 365 Peaceful Reflections and Daily Gratitude for Moms, released March 10th, and despite the title, this is not a parenting book. It's a mindfulness book for women who happen to be moms, written to help them reclaim their identity, their joy, and their sense of self.

After battling Lyme disease, losing her father, and navigating the demands of raising three kids, Meg rebuilt her life from the inside out. She now leads retreats, works with women one-on-one, and has channeled a decade of her own journey — and her clients' breakthroughs — into 365 daily reflections.In this episode, we get into the real conversation behind the book: why women struggle to prioritize themselves, how conditioned guilt keeps us stuck, and what it actually looks like to live with more intention and less pressure.

In this episode, we cover:

What the healing hamster wheel is and how to get off it
Why "what do I need?" is the hardest question for most women to answer
Conditioned guilt vs. real guilt — and how to tell them apart
Being multi-passionate in a linear world and why it's a strength
How Meg went from Lyme disease and grief to writing a book and launching a screenwriting career at NYU
Why this book is for the woman, not the mom — only 10 of 365 prompts mention children
The stories we unconsciously plant in our kids ("I'm going to miss you so much") and what they actually signal
Worthiness tied to productivity — recognizing the pattern and starting to untangle it
Why slow mornings and daily movement are Meg's only two non-negotiables
Why women need more sleep than men — and why most wellness advice is built for male bodies
Starting something new at 40, silencing the inner critic, and just showing up anyway
Meg's airport story about her son that reframes what it means to be creative
Her Greece Girls Trip — September 12–19, only 5 spots remaining

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the journey of self-discovery, the importance of mindfulness and the power of embracing one's multi-passionate nature. Meg's insights and experiences offer valuable lessons for all women, especially those balancing the demands of motherhood with their own personal growth and fulfillment. Don't miss out on this inspiring discussion and be sure to check out Meg's new book, The Mindful Mom.

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267 - The Mindful Mom: Letting Go of Pressure & Coming Back Home to Yourself (with Meg Sylvester, Book Author)

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