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Your Soul Already Knows: Letting Go, Leaning In, and Listening to YourselfIn this enlightening episode, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with acclaimed meditation teacher and bestselling author Megan Monahan to explore the deeper layers of inner wisdom, self-trust, and spiritual healing. Megan, a Chopra-certified Vedic meditation teacher and author of Don't Hate, Meditate!, shares her journey from church music director to soul-centered guide, breaking down what it really means to live from intuition—not insecurity.Together, they unpack the myths around meditation, the difference between “knowing” and “fixing,” and why healing isn’t always about doing more. Megan opens up about personal transformation, navigating fear, creating boundaries, and surrendering to divine timing—all while holding space for humor, honesty, and heart.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your inner guidance, this episode is your invitation to slow down and listen. Because, as Megan says, “Your soul already knows.”Thank you to our sponsorsGenova Diagnostics: https://www.gdx.net/Oxyhealth: https://www.oxyhealth.com/Rani Lounge: https://ranilounge.com/Koala Eco: https://koala.eco/⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 – 03:10 — Intro: Dr. Nigma introduces Megan and her path from the church to Chopra03:11 – 06:45 — The turning point: Leaving the church and stepping into spirituality06:46 – 10:20 — Why meditation is not about escaping discomfort but sitting with truth10:21 – 14:05 — The difference between healing and fixing: you don’t need to be “better”14:06 – 18:30 — Boundaries, identity shifts, and the challenge of people-pleasing18:31 – 22:50 — Megan on fear, control, and surrender: “I’m not the one holding the leash”22:51 – 27:15 — Redefining success and the danger of doing spirituality “right”27:16 – 30:00 — Dr. Nigma and Megan talk about the somatic signals of truth30:01 – 33:40 — Letting go of hustle and tuning into divine timing33:41 – 37:20 — Embracing imperfection: “There’s no wrong way to be where you are”37:21 – End — Final reflections and why coming home to yourself is the ultimate practiceFollow Megan MonahanInstagram: @megmonahanWebsite: meganmonahan.comFollow Dr. Nigma:Instagram: @drnigmatalibPodcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpodFacebook: nigma.talibWebsite: www.healthydoc.com
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