The Self-Help Hangover Podcast

Maegan and Kirk
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A daughter-father team sift through the good and bad of popular self-help books.

  1. 11/12/2025

    Episode 029 Lipoma 4 U

    In this week's episode, Maegan wants to skip the banter. An important medical distinction is made between a "lipoma" and a "hematoma". Find out which of these medical issues is the natural outcome of not going with the flow. The author's style crosses a few lines, to say the least. Is life actually easy, and you didn't realize it?

  2. 10/31/2025

    Episode 028 Maegan Goes To Church

    Maegan takes time in church to try and feel God. Kirk espouses reactive spiritual inspiration. Can activists life a life of gratitude? Is God interested in helping you win the competition of getting the best parking space?

  3. 10/22/2025

    Episode 027 Kate Brings Balance To The Force

    In this week’s Patreon episode, Maegan’s sister Kate joins us in the studio, to give feedback on our feedback. Have we been too critical of this book—a book which made Kate feel like she could accomplish anything? You can accomplish anything, Kate! You can!

  4. 09/26/2025

    Episode 026 Lead With Your Rock Band

    We discuss how long after Kirk and Amy’s wedding Maegan was conceived. In life and achievement, are there more options for the beginner or for the expert? Can you recapture the energy you had when you were a beginner? Did we already cover this chapter?? Maegan has a guardian angel in her Silver Sneakers class.

  5. 09/17/2025

    Episode 025 Bring It Back To Your Brain, Bish

    Maegan stays up past her bedtime to record this episode. She floats the idea of turning the podcast into a religious discussion podcast. A post-truth world is discussed. We're all getting ready now to sit poolside with POTUS--what topics will you discuss with the President in your swimsuits? Kirk recounts a brief history of the tree street zoning conflicts. He confesses to driving months with a broken sun visor. Should you dump your less ambitious friends?

  6. 08/27/2025

    Episode 024 Wear That Loin Cloth!

    Maegan and Kirk jump into the deep end and discuss church finances. Have you met the off-grid Utah man wearing only a loin cloth? Dramatic life changes and following your conscience are discussed. Kirk mistakenly attributes A Man For All Seasons quote to Cardinal Woolsey, when it was really the Duke of Norfolk who said it. Maegan tries chanting, painting, and music concerts.

  7. 08/20/2025

    Episode 023 Aliens of the Universe, Unite!

    In which Maegan needs to watch a scary movies right before bed in order to get a good night's rest. Pee Wee's Big Adventure is invoked. Kirk waits in terror for a midnight glimpse of an ax murderer. Do you care what other people think of you? Kirk reveals the artist's secret job, as told to him by one of his teachers.

  8. 08/06/2025

    Episode 022 You Are Loved

    Should every project be your best one yet? Do you deserve massive amounts of love every moment of every day? Maegan shouts out her silver sneakers class for being so supportive. Bryan takes the hot seat while Maegan rescues the burning pasta sauce. Kirk loses the neighborhood hot dad competition, without even knowing he was a contestant! Kirk lobbies for more dressing up. This episode starts out pretty slow (it was that kind of afternoon) but then ramps up into some pretty interesting stuff.  Listen at double speed if necessary.

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A daughter-father team sift through the good and bad of popular self-help books.

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  • Creator
    Maegan and Kirk
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Self-Help Hangover Podcast