Why Not with Em

Emily McGhee
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Why Not with Em is a raw and relatable journey into the heart of life's challenges and triumphs. Join us as we explore the art of resilience, the power of optimism, and the beauty of embracing life's chaos. Through candid conversations and personal stories, we uncover how to turn life's 'why me?' moments into 'why not me?' opportunities. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, growth, and a little laughter along the way.

Episodes

  1. 17 FEB

    Quiet Resilience with Bree Volpentesta

    In this episode of Why Not with Em, I’m joined by my long-time friend Bree Volpentesta for a conversation that bridges two very different worlds. While I’m in the thick of toddler negotiations in Illinois, Bree is in Arizona, mastering the art of Quiet Resilience. We dive deep into what it actually looks like to show up for yourself when there is no external "anchor", no partner or kids, waking you up or checking your work. Bree shares her journey from being an EA "yes girl" seeing millions of dollars cross her desk to the divine "Why Not" moment when her apartment flooded and she decided to pack her car for a new life out West. We’re getting into: The Corporate Litmus Test: Why the inability to load an office dishwasher is the ultimate sign of corporate chaos.Future Self Favors: How to build the muscle of discipline by making decisions today that "Future You" will thank you for.The Mind-Muscle Connection: Why training your brain is just as intentional as a bodybuilding rep.Multiple Streams of Income: Balancing Corporate to entrepreneur and partner in businesses like Above Average coaching and Trade Fuel coffee. Whether you are feeling "stuck or soft" in your current season or you’re ready to throw some spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks, this episode is your reminder that you were made for more. Connect with Bree Coffee for the Trades: TradeFuel.com

    1h 18m

  2. 9 FEB

    Why Not Me? Transforming Chaos into Resilience

    I'm getting real and raw about the total chaos of my life after having my daughter. I was juggling an intense startup job, family dynamics were shifting, and I was deep in the "Why me?" headspace. Why is all of this stuff happening at once? This episode is about the pivot: transforming that question into a radical, optimistic challenge: Why Not Me? My best friend Alexis Larson grills me on: The Resilience Muscle: It's not something you're born with—it’s a skill you build, and it's essential for your overall longevity and mindset.The Unfiltered Parenting Struggle: From my daughter's sleep-strike to realizing the hard work of parenting is the work on yourself (and building a patience muscle that I straight-up don't have).My Journey to Get Un-Stuck: Getting real about needing intentional therapy, going on medication, leaning on my glass-half-full husband Ciaran, and setting boundaries when I felt like I was everyone's mom.The Generational Shift: How we’re taking on the "ocean" of healing family trauma and why we can't expect our two-year-olds to regulate when we can't even regulate our own feelings.The Five-Year Vision: From corporate life to building a coaching series and workshops to help other young moms in business make the most of the situation they're dealt.The message is simple: You have to make changes in your life. You can't keep holding all the plates up. Let’s talk about how to stop mentally blocking the hard stuff and start building the life you want. -- I want to hear your "Why Me?" moments. What challenge are you struggling with? Write in and share your story at whynotwithem@gmail.com. In future episodes, I’ll read your situation on the show—totally anonymously—and help you find the little shifts to turn it into a 'Why Not'.

    58 min
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Why Not with Em is a raw and relatable journey into the heart of life's challenges and triumphs. Join us as we explore the art of resilience, the power of optimism, and the beauty of embracing life's chaos. Through candid conversations and personal stories, we uncover how to turn life's 'why me?' moments into 'why not me?' opportunities. Perfect for anyone seeking inspiration, growth, and a little laughter along the way.

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  • Creator
    Emily McGhee
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Emily McGhee
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