Becoming Okay

Meg Schirnhofer

Becoming Okay, real-life conversations to ease your mind and help you redefine your life. Hosted by Meg Schirnhofer, this podcast explores what it actually means to live with your mind, not against it. Through honest solo episodes and real conversations with doctors, psychiatrists, military leaders, elite athletes, high performers, entrepreneurs, and deep thinkers, Becoming Okay looks at how people build resilience, cope with anxiety and depression, find meaning beyond success, and learn to live more gently with themselves. Here's everyones version of 'becoming okay'.

  1. 2小時前

    The 3 Step Formula Every Successful Person Must Steal! And it’s FREE!

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. Very few people ever feel fulfilled. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I spoke with resilience and fulfilment coach Ali West about something that completely reframed how I think about success. He shared a formula for fulfilment. Three things. And most people are missing at least one of them. Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Resilience 02:22 Understanding Fulfilment 05:02 The Importance of Values and Purpose 07:20 Taking Action Towards Success 10:22 The Role of Mindset in Personal Growth 13:19 Self-Care Practices and Their Impact 16:09 The Power of Consistency in Self-Improvement 29:52 The Power of Journaling and Meditation 31:37 Persuading High Performers to Embrace Mindfulness 33:30 Overcoming Barriers to Meditation 35:26 Simplicity in Self-Care Practices 37:31 Accountability in Self-Care Routines 39:25 Resilience and the Importance of Consistency 41:18 Transitioning from a Fast-Paced Life to Slower Living 44:33 Redefining Success and Limiting Beliefs 47:18 The Life Audit: A Tool for Self-Reflection Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 Find Ali here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliwestcoach/ Free Life Audit Resource (Gifted from Ali): https://shorturl.at/DeCD7

    56 分鐘
  2. 2月20日

    Advice From The UK's Highest Paid Life Coach

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay.In this episode of Becoming Okay, I speak with Michael Serwa, the UK’s highest-paid life coach, about the mindset, decisions, and uncomfortable truths behind building a 10 out of 10 life.Michael Serwa coaches the elite using his signature no-b******t approach.Since 2011, he has built the most successful personal coaching practice in the UK, working one-to-one with entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers determined to go from good to amazing.He is the author of From Good to Amazing and has been featured in GQ, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, BBC, and Sky.Chapters00:00 Understanding a 10 out of 10 Life04:16 The Importance of Location and Life Satisfaction06:50 Key Decisions for a Fulfilling Life10:11 The Journey to Personal Development14:55 Finding Your Calling18:27 The Dangers of Settling for Mediocrity20:06 The Transition to Coaching23:04 The Search for Purpose29:01 Continuous Personal Development35:40 Cultural Integration and Adaptability38:27 The Role of Coaching in Personal Development43:36 Characteristics of High Achievers50:04 Mindset and Attitude: Keys to Success54:21 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs01:02:56 Investing in Personal DevelopmentHere’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word.Find me here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8gInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhoferLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhoferTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhoferPodlink: https://pod.link/1843627543Find Michael here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mserwa/Website: https://michaelserwa.com/

    1 小時 20 分鐘
  3. 2月12日

    Millionaire’s Battle With Car Accident, Armed Robbery & ADHD

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Richard North, who survived a catastrophic car crash, endured an armed robbery in his home, built multi-million pound businesses and has lived with undiagnosed ADHD for decades. Today he's the most vulnerable he's ever been in an interview. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Diagnosis 13:34 The Near-Death Experience 21:18 Life After the Accident and Recovery 28:18 The Aftermath of Trauma 29:14 The Armed Robbery Incident 31:12 Confronting Danger: A Fight for Survival 38:02 The Psychological Impact of Violence 43:12 Resilience and Positive Outlook 50:11 Coping Mechanisms for ADHD 55:57 Managing ADHD: Strategies and Systems 58:55 Evolving Definitions of Success 01:01:58 The Impact of ADHD on Relationships 01:04:46 The Journey to Diagnosis and Understanding ADHD 01:08:54 Embracing ADHD as a Superpower Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 📩 Subscribe to the Becoming Okay, Together newsletter: https://dynamic-breeze-93428.myflodesk.com/jsxjmqnonr Find Richard here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-north-b91b8a9/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richard_north_bizbites

    1 小時 20 分鐘
  4. 2月6日

    What Losing a Leg Taught Him About Life

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. In this episode, I sit down with Nick Lavery, Green Beret and amputee, to talk about discipline, emotional regulation, and how to prepare your mind before life gets difficult. We explore: - Why motivation always fades and what replaces it - How emotional regulation becomes the ultimate performance skill - The difference between reacting and preparing - Why time isn’t missing, it’s prioritised - How discomfort can train calm instead of panic - What real discipline looks like day-to-day Chapters 00:00 Nick's Early Life and Personal Struggles 06:05 The Role of Adversity in Building Resilience 08:43 Preparation and Prevention: Military Insights 11:39 Defining Mission and Priorities 14:38 The Impact of Losing a Limb 17:42 Mental vs Physical Rehabilitation 20:25 Fear, Guilt, and Team Dynamics 23:21 Navigating Discipline and Self-Care 26:16 Intuition and Decision Making 29:20 Time Management and Prioritisation 34:15 The Power of Language and Time Management 35:46 Crisis Management and Emotional Regulation 40:34 Mindfulness and Discomfort Training 48:12 Building Consistency and Discipline 01:00:17 Finding Purpose in Life Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 📩 Subscribe to the Becoming Okay, Together newsletter: https://dynamic-breeze-93428.myflodesk.com/jsxjmqnonr Find Nick here: Nick's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201X/ref=asc_df_057835201X?mcid=72065aab74173e239926bf0c3081e699&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697289803178&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5542436220820159477&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006988&hvtargid=pla-1600210744718&psc=1&hvocijid=5542436220820159477-057835201X-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicklavery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/

    1 小時 8 分鐘
  5. 1月29日

    Relationships Don’t Change You, They Reveal You

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Kapil Gupta to talk about numbness, emotional suppression, and what it really means to feel alive again. We explore: - Why numbness is often emotional overload - How childhood conditioning shapes emotional suppression - Why suppressing pain also blocks joy - Emotional regulation vs emotional avoidance - The power of community and feedback loops - A gratitude practice that actually works! Chapters 00:00 Exploring Numbness and Emotional Suppression 05:17 The Spectrum of Emotions 11:02 Masculine Conditioning and Emotional Expression 16:40 The Journey to Emotional Awareness 20:30 Facing Fear and Embracing Emotions 24:32 The Importance of Community in Healing 29:26 Feedback Loops and Self-Discovery 31:54 Understanding Our Ancestral Influence 34:40 The Journey of Self-Discovery 37:18 Redefining Love and Relationships 42:15 The Feedback Loop in Relationships 45:10 The Performance to Presence Method 50:54 The Power of Gratitude Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 📩 Subscribe to the Becoming Okay, Together newsletter: https://dynamic-breeze-93428.myflodesk.com/jsxjmqnonr Find Kapil here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapilgupta/ TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/sdTy9IZR87k Substack: https://nibananotes.substack.com/

    1 小時 2 分鐘
  6. 1月22日

    Stop forcing motivation. Do this instead.

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Jordan Dawes to talk about what really helps when motivation disappears. Real consistency comes from systems, self-awareness, and knowing what you can control when your energy is low. We talk about: - Why forcing motivation will never work - The difference between discipline and self-punishment - How to stay consistent on low-energy days - Why your nervous system treats everyday stress like danger - The 3 Circles framework for regaining control Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Military Mindset and Personal Journey 03:59 Competing with Yourself: The Path to Self-Improvement 07:55 Setting Goals and Building Discipline 11:49 Overcoming Challenges and Maintaining Motivation 15:53 Transitioning to Military Life and Its Impact 17:49 The Journey Through Military Training and Resilience 27:18 Health Crisis and Turning Points 29:16 Overcoming Adversity in Pursuit of Goals 34:00 Finding Purpose and Motivation 36:30 The Importance of Fulfilment 40:02 Tools for Mental Clarity and Focus 46:23 Life Lessons from Diverse Experiences Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 📩 Subscribe to the Becoming Okay, Together newsletter: https://dynamic-breeze-93428.myflodesk.com/jsxjmqnonr Find Jordan here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-dawes-488341278/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorddawes/

    52 分鐘
  7. 1月15日

    Steal The Mindset of a Navy SEAL

    Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Commander Mark McGinnis to talk about resilience, fear, and the Navy SEAL mindset you can steal for everyday life. We talk about: - The one moment that saved his life - Why you aren't 'done', you just give up too soon - The 40% rule and accessing hidden reserves - Breaking overwhelm into one step at a time - Why suffering in silence does more harm than good Chapters 00:00 The Challenge of Hell Week 07:54 The Power of Tough Love 15:06 Selflessness vs. Self-Care 21:52 Redefining Purpose After Service 24:31 The Importance of Significance Over Success 30:29 The Science of Change Management 31:15 Fear and Anxiety in High-Stakes Situations 32:42 The Mindset of Life and Death 33:45 Overcoming Mental Barriers 35:23 Unlocking Hidden Potential 39:16 The Power of One Step 42:40 Finding Balance in Life 47:41 Defining Ultimate Success 50:21 Handling Stress and Adversity 52:50 The Importance of Seeking Help Here’s to Becoming Okay, in every sense of the word. Find me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9yWnk7ajO7ykPMGEuBS8g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megschirnhofer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/megschirnhofer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megschirnhofer Podlink: https://pod.link/1843627543 📩 Subscribe to the Becoming Okay, Together newsletter: https://dynamic-breeze-93428.myflodesk.com/jsxjmqnonr Find Mark here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/commander-mark-mcginnis-b82242221/

    55 分鐘

關於

Becoming Okay, real-life conversations to ease your mind and help you redefine your life. Hosted by Meg Schirnhofer, this podcast explores what it actually means to live with your mind, not against it. Through honest solo episodes and real conversations with doctors, psychiatrists, military leaders, elite athletes, high performers, entrepreneurs, and deep thinkers, Becoming Okay looks at how people build resilience, cope with anxiety and depression, find meaning beyond success, and learn to live more gently with themselves. Here's everyones version of 'becoming okay'.