MILIEU
MILIEU
Meghan Keener Opp
I went to happiness school, so you don't have to. Welcome to MILIEU, a search for the life worth living, where context is queen. Because enjoying a better life requires using a better lens. I'll use my background - a career in TV and film, a global education, life coach training, and a master’s in applied positive psychology - the science of human flourishing - to debunk happiness myths, find nuance that creates a shift, and have conversations with people who ignite my path. Join me as we uncover - what’s your lens?
On Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is making a name for itself as a balm for our unsettling modern times. (But won't it make me lazier? Or more self-centered?) A heavyweight when it comes to wellbeing research, self-compassion has three key components, and a few misconceptions. I break them down, and point to more resources.
Jul 13, 2020
10 min
On Self-Love with Katy Sine
Isn't self-love just narcissism in nice packaging? Not so fast, friends. I sat down with Katy Sine, one of the world's first self-love researchers, to talk about this important topic, as well as some overlap we share: working in film, living in NYC, and yoga. I love this Emmy Award-winning storyteller, and you will, too!
Jun 29, 2020
24 min
The Impostor Syndrome
You know the feeling. "They're gonna find out I'm a fake." You're not alone in this battle. The impostor syndrome can be a huge drain on your life, but it might also be a good sign.
Jun 22, 2020
7 min
Checking Your Negativity Bias
Why do we remember that one bad thing someone said about us, but not all the great compliments we've received? And why does the news always report bad stuff? The answer lies in thousands of years of evolution.
Jun 15, 2020
9 min
Past FOMO and JOMO
FOMO, meet JOMO. JOMO, meet ???? The "fear of missing out" has a new counterpart. But is it worth its salt?
Jun 8, 2020
8 min
Goldenair Breathwork's Chris Keener on Expansion
My middlest brother Chris Keener graces us today with his path to an expansive life. Founder of Goldenair Breathwork, Chris has survived fire and flood, and traveled the world in search of adventure and connection. To know this man is to love him!
May 31, 2020
22 min
On Integrity
"This pizza has no integrity." What the heck would that even mean?! Integrity is probably not what you think it is. It might not even be a good thing.
May 24, 2020
7 min
Introducing MILIEU
Welcome to MILIEU, a new podcast that illuminates how our lenses impact our wellbeing. I've been on a long search for the life worth living - even going so far as to get a master's degree in the science of happiness. Each episode, I'll explore a different ingredient for the good life - sometimes alongside a friend or teacher. Join me on my exploration of the contexts that create extraordinary lives.
May 17, 2020
1 min