Yes... The title is true! Thank you for an amazing 5 years of this show. You can find me @meghanhughes on all social media, YouTube, on https://www.twitch.tv/meghanhughes or https://www.patreon.com/meghanhughes. I love you!

In this podcast episode, I discussed boundaries, what they are, why they're important & how they have helped me. I shared some of my boundaries along with a ton of yours! I hope this episode encourages all of you to honor the boundaries in your relationships & lives. ENJOY!

In this episode, I updated you guys on what happened with iTunes removing my podcast & reinstating it finally. The bulk of this episode is a brief overview on how I was introduced to the power of positivity & what I wish I knew when I was younger about the power of PERSPECTIVE. I chatted about positivity as a privilege, staying positive in 2020, tips for living a happier life, & much more! ENJOY! I'M HAPPY TO BE BACK! Full, ad-free episodes at https://www.patreon.com/meghanhughes

In this episode, I did more of an announcement about how this podcast has been removed from Apple's platform. I explored my options a bit in this, discussed how & why I need to re-frame this podcast to be music free, & really just wanted to record this to let you guys know! Feel free to reach out to me on social media to share your thoughts moving forward, but for right now I'm just going to be brainstorming how to keep this pod alive in a new way! I love you! xo

In this episode, my sister & original co-host of this podcast, Lindsey Hughes joined me to discuss the struggle of making new friends in your 20's/post-grad. We chatted about our experiences trying to make new friends in our towns, suggestions on where to find said friends, & just related to you guys on this topic. Lindsey opened up about her experience making friends post-breakup & making friends in quarantine. We also chatted about social anxiety, making friends that align with your beliefs, & MUCH more! ENJOY! Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vijKNSW8P0a0eAjdEqqpI?si=XPkI5m3aT1mrXNa2--myDg Lindsey's podcast "Unfiltered": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unfiltered/id1498954335 Lindsey's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindseyhughes Lindsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinlikelindsey/

In this episode, I discussed the unrealistic beauty standards women are held to in our society. I chatted about my personal experiences growing up as a woman & feeling like I needed to shave, change the color of my hair, be tanner, taller, skinnier, etc. I shared a bunch of listener's input on the unrealistic beauty standards they're held to as well, circling back to the fact that we are ALL beautiful no matter who tells us we need to change. I hope everyone listening knows that. ENJOY! Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wpva42sjEsbpzUfJokM6K?si=n1LAWugoR4ys3N3222_LgA

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, I discussed the monsters of the music industry who hide behind their false image. I shared personal experiences with artists, discussed recent sexual abuse allegations coming out with artists I loved, & talked about how I would like accountability with music artists like I would any other abuser. ENJOY! Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Tm67WLUnjs53xs9hxZrZa?si=TaQmxhHKThSm3RmXPMVN2w

In this episode, I discussed my issues with "woke culture" & why certain ways "woke" people think or act to others who are misinformed or disagree with them can be harmful. I discussed the importance of awareness, empathy & understanding over moral superiority. ENJOY! -Full "The Problem with Wokeness" talk: https://youtu.be/Sni7ghqHBJw -Maryam Hasnaa's course on "Waking Up From Being Woke": https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/store/p214/Waking_Up_From_Being_Woke_Set.html -Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20mbJsXuyvDZu7oTfoiEFT?si=6_RNDPSZQ06itpl3ExsOOA

In this episode, I did another music focused episode talking about why I stan The 1975 & why you should too! They are a pop rock band making easily digestible social & political anthems that are sonically woven into beautiful masterpieces. I went through their discography dating back to 2012 & played my favorite tunes for you. ENJOY! Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RBHqFT09Lj4apDJIeg5kM?si=8h6p7B_eRFSqzJKfODlUwg

In this episode, I'm chatting about setting boundaries with family, dealing with unsupportive parents or parents who don't "get you", sibling drama, & how to connect more with your parents as you get older! ENJOY! Tracklist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zuiqmKj5jDXFAkqnQg5YJ?si=vnpTJtqRTZ-QxPY6cWjnoA