Thoughts from Pool Therapy

Megan Kamerling

Welcome to Thoughts from Pool Therapy, the podcast that feels like you’ve spent a day at the pool with your besties! Dive in with sisters Megan and Melanie as they chat about all sorts of topics - nothing is off limits here. There will be cannonballs, a few belly flops, and even some trips to the deep end. Are you ready to take the plunge? Follow the Pod: Instagram: @pooltherapypod Follow Megan: Instagram: @roweeeyourboat X: @roweeeyourboat TikTok: @roweeeyourboat Follow Melanie: Instagram: @melrose6393 X: @MelRose6393 TikTok: @melaniejohnson941

  1. MAR 25

    EP. 88: The Arduous Journey to KISSCO (feat. Topo Gigio)

    Most Harry Styles fans are surprised by his latest album—darker, more introspective, and packed with surprising sounds and hidden meanings. If you thought you knew Harry, this episode will change your mind. Join us as we decode the meta-lyrics, dissect the sonic experimentation, and explore the unfiltered side of one of pop’s biggest icons. You’ll discover how Harry’s break from the spotlight shaped this new, more vulnerable sound, and why critics and fans alike are finding new depths and surprises in tracks like 'American Girls,' 'Are You Listening Yet?,' and 'Dance No More.' We break down the album’s intricate blend of synth-pop, post-punk, and electronic influences, revealing how Harry delivers his most honest work to date—albeit wrapped in a sinister, almost metallic veneer. This episode dives into Harry's recent offbeat adventures—running marathons, supporting small bike shops, and popping up unexpectedly in Italy and at the Vatican—showing the true meaning of taking time to live. Plus, we talk about the iconic live performances, the best moments from his recent Manchester one-night-only, and our own predictions for his upcoming MSG tour. If you’re a die-hard Harry fan craving insight into his artistic evolution or just curious about the darker side of pop stardom, this episode is essential listening. It’s a masterclass in how a megastar embraces vulnerability, mystery, and experimental sounds—all while keeping it real. Don't miss out on the full picture of Harry Styles’ bold new chapter—because this isn’t just music; it’s a statement. Perfect for music lovers, pop culture aficionados, and anyone ready to understand what Harry is really saying—and what he’s not. Hit play and see why this album might just be his most revealing work yet. Follow the Pod: Instagram: @pooltherapypod Follow Megan: Instagram: @roweeeyourboat X: @roweeeyourboat TikTok: @roweeeyourboat Follow Melanie: Instagram: @melrose6393 X: @MelRose6393 TikTok: @melaniejohnson941 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License code: P2L3ORBVYNBME0FS Sound Effect by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠singsongsign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠ #HarryStyles #NewAlbum #MusicEvolution #PopCulture #SonicExperimentation #VulnerabilityInMusic #HarryStylesFans #AlbumReview #MusicInsights #PopStardom #Podcast

    1h 44m
  2. FEB 4

    EP. 85: Finding the Hee Hees & Ha Has in Today's World

    HEY DIVAS! In this episode, Meg & Mel dive into a variety of topics, including their experiences with pop culture, music, and the latest happenings in their lives. They discuss the excitement surrounding Harry Styles' new music, share their thoughts on recent concerts, and engage with their audience through an Ask Us Anything. The conversation also touches on mental health, current events, and astrology, providing a well-rounded exploration of their interests and insights. In this engaging conversation, Megan discusses the importance of setting smart goals for personal growth, navigating uncertainty, and taking initiative in life. They flow through nostalgic memories of music and concerts, the joys and challenges of pet ownership, whimsical reflections on personal growth, and cherished friendships. The hosts also share their travel plans, opinions on music, and insights into astrology, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about inanimate objects and their meanings. Follow the Pod: Instagram: @pooltherapypod Follow Megan: Instagram: @roweeeyourboat X: @roweeeyourboat TikTok: @roweeeyourboat Follow Melanie: Instagram: @melrose6393 X: @MelRose6393 TikTok: @melaniejohnson941 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License code: P2L3ORBVYNBME0FS Sound Effect by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠singsongsign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcast #popculture #music #HarryStyles #AskUsAnything #mentalhealth #astrology #television #books #concerts #smartgoals #personalgrowth #nostalgia #pets #travel #friendships #whimsy

    1h 50m
  3. 12/24/2025

    EP. 82: The 2025 Thoughts from Pool Therapy Awards!

    In this episode, Meg and Mel dive into their annual Spotify Wrapped, sharing their top artists, songs, albums, as well as their listening age (spoilers: Mel is actually OLDER!). They also discuss their favorite songs and albums of the year, leading into the 2025 Thoughts From Pool Therapy Awards, where they share listener nominations and their personal favorites across various categories. Megan and Mel reflect on their favorite songs, albums, concerts, books, TV shows, movies, travel experiences, pop culture moments, and hot people of the year. Thank you to all the Pool Peeps for a great 2025, and we are already looking forward to more fun episodes in 2026!!! Follow the Pod: Instagram: @pooltherapypod Follow Megan: Instagram: @roweeeyourboat X: @roweeeyourboat TikTok: @roweeeyourboat Follow Melanie: Instagram: @melrose6393 X: @MelRose6393 TikTok: @melaniejohnson941 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License code: P2L3ORBVYNBME0FS Sound Effect by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠singsongsign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #SpotifyWrapped #music #podcast #awards #food #mentalhealth #entertainment #popculture #reading #holidayspirit #friendship #music #concerts #books #TVshows #movies #travel

    2h 4m
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

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Welcome to Thoughts from Pool Therapy, the podcast that feels like you’ve spent a day at the pool with your besties! Dive in with sisters Megan and Melanie as they chat about all sorts of topics - nothing is off limits here. There will be cannonballs, a few belly flops, and even some trips to the deep end. Are you ready to take the plunge? Follow the Pod: Instagram: @pooltherapypod Follow Megan: Instagram: @roweeeyourboat X: @roweeeyourboat TikTok: @roweeeyourboat Follow Melanie: Instagram: @melrose6393 X: @MelRose6393 TikTok: @melaniejohnson941