691 Tap into Optimism to Create a Better Life with Meaghan B Murphy

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“Nothing’s ever going to be perfect. It’s going to be perfectly messy and perfectly chaotic and perfectly okay.” – Meaghan B Murphy

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Today’s guest has brought optimism and mindfulness to the interior design and DIY space like nobody else I know! I chat with Meaghan about how she got into decorating, writing, and editing– and how she maintains the pragmatic, positive mindset that helps her navigate her success. Plus: How parenting can offer special challenges and lessons for high-functioning codependents like Meaghan and I.

Highlights:2:30 Meaghan shares her origin story6:55 How optimism served Meaghan in the difficult parts of her life – Then and now8:30 Meaghan’s decision to have a preventative double mastectomy 14:30 Why “onward” is one of Meaghan’s mantras19:00 How the field of positive psychology has shaped Meaghan’s life22:00 The obstacles and lessons that parenting has in store for high-functioning codependents27:00 How Meaghan got her passion for holidays32:15 Meaghan’s biggest boundary struggle and how she overcame itConnect with Meaghan B Murphy

Meaghan is a longtime magazine editor, author, podcaster, on-air personality, speaker, and home-hack master. Following a six-year stint as the executive editor at Good Housekeeping, Meaghan was named editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day in 2020, charged with re-energizing the legacy brand. 

Along with guiding Woman’s Day creative vision, Meaghan promotes WD in the media as a regular guest expert on shows like Today and Live with Kelly and Mark. You’ll also find her on corporate stages across the country, delivering powerful keynotes inspired by her acclaimed self-help book, Your Fully Charged Life. 

She also plays the fairy-godmother-style host of the new reality show My Perfect Day with Woman’s Day on Hearst Television’s own Very Local streaming platform. 

Website: https://meaghanbmurphy.com

IG: https://instagram.com/meaghanbmurphy

Community: https://instagram.com/theyaylist

Clothing: https://minnierose.com

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