Thoughts May Vary

Gabriela Ulloa & Meadowlark Monaghan

Thoughts May Vary is a podcast about changing our minds. With the common threads of mental health and nuance weaved throughout each conversation, TMV encourages us to share what we’re learning in real time as a way to illuminate the process. Garnering the power of community, writer and journalist, Gabriela Ulloa, and mental health consultant, Meadowlark Monaghan, invite you to help make personal development less isolating and far more genuine.  For more, follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @thoughtsmayvarypod and Meadow & Gaby at @itsmeadowlark and @gabyulloa_ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary We post an extra Thought each month, exclusive videos, newsletters, and more tea and more fun (plus, we'll be dropping merch there first ;) Music By: Keiran Miles

  1. 10/07/2024

    123. Unpacking Endings & Beginnings

    In this unpacking, we’re both feeling deeply into our intuition and our own endings and beginnings cycles (yeah, this was filmed on the eclipse).  0:00-0:52 it’s spooky season! 0:53-5:40 g is taking a pause on EMDR 5:41-8:16 reflecting on old beliefs  8:17-14:35 rewriting the fear of taking action  14:36-17:39 is it delulu or is it self worth? 17:40-18:26 quick tmv thank you 18:27-19:45 this is your sign to go through your old journal 19:46-22:51 m’s experience with subtle intuition  22:52-25:39 the balance between moving in silence + bringing people in on your journey  25:40-27:55 our dreams are beyond our current vision  27:56-29:40 m’s stoked on tiktok again  29:41-33:16 being open to being perceived 33:17-37:36 siri play Frank Sinatra “my way”  37:37-38:58 ttyl!!!!! Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://glnk.io/rqop/thoughts SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.

    39 min
  2. 09/30/2024

    122. Our Skincare Routines Will Never Be The Same ft. Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founder of Clearstem

    We are thrilled to be joined by our new friend, Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founder of CLEARSTEM—the acne-focused skincare brand that we cannot shut up about. Kayleigh illuminates the nuance of the comedogenic (aka pore clogging ingredient) scale, gives us an extensive checklist for internal and external health tips when going through an acne breakout, talks PCOS & hormonal acne, and overall becomes our skincare fairy godmother. Enjoy!  0:00-1:38 HUGE thank you to Clearstem for sponsoring today's episode! 1:39-7:06 kayleigh's creative unpacking  7:07-12:10 how did kayleigh get here 12:11-15:55 umm why are there pore cloggers in skincare? 15:56-24:17 acne x mental health 24:18-29:55 the flare-up checklist 29:56-30:40 a quick tmv thank you  30:41-33:51 am routines really keep us going  33:52-34:55 is it even a tmv ep if we don't talk about being in our feminine 34:56-39:24 back to the am routine 39:25-41:33 the weirdest compliment of all time  41:34-46:42 PCOS  46:43-55:57 skin tips for hormonal acne (internal + external) 55:58-56:25 let's get real about supplements  56:26-59:28 our fav clearstem products!!! 59:30-1:03:59 too much of a good thing 1:04:00-1:07:13 who the MINDBODYSKIN supplement is NOT for  1:07:14-1:13:33 staying in your lane as a brand  Thank you to CLEARSTEM for sponsoring today’s episode. Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://glnk.io/rqop/thoughts Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.

    1h 14m
  3. 09/23/2024

    121. Talking About Mental Health Without Being A Jerk | Mini Q&A

    Welcome back to another Q+A! Today, M+G move through everything from not sounding to "therapized", and signs from the Universe, to M's viral moment, media that's inspiring them, parent-dynamics, and their current favorite skincare. 0:00 Meadow's viral moment 2:18 What media is inspiring M+G right now 6:43 Emotionally immature parents 10:03 Unpacking signs from the universe 15:29 Current skincare favs + skips 22:54 Sounding too "therapized" vs. pop psychology terms Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://glnk.io/rqop/thoughts SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.

    27 min
  4. 09/17/2024

    120. Creating Structure Around A Spark Q&A

    How to balance structure with acting on creative inspiration, how to not take things so personally, a sty in the eye, and Bethany Mota. We can’t explain it either.  0:00 Gaby has been emotionally placating Meadow 7:21 How to structure a spark 12:40 How to stop taking things personally 18:15 What are some ways to get over anxiety around uncontrollably situations (specifically in relationships) 24:10 How to deal with nostalgia all the time  29:32 What are you looking forward to in the fall  Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://glnk.io/rqop/thoughts SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.

    39 min
  5. 09/09/2024

    119. Mindfulness, Creativity, & Doing The Thing

    We’re back from summer break! The first 12 minutes, M+G discuss the way in which the movie, It Ends With Us, has been promoted. Trigger warning: domestic violence is discussed. There are resources below and if that feels activating to listen to, feel free to skip to 12:23 to dive into a classic unpacking. M talks emotion regulation and creative expression while G plays fruit ninja with her intrusive thoughts.  0:00 Catching G up with It Ends With Us drama (TW: Domestic Violence) 12:23 M’s unpacking 25:17 G’s unpacking DV Resources Call 800-799-7233 Text BEGIN to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/ for more information on nationwide and local resources, tools, etcBooks: ‘Trauma Bonding’ by William Avers and ‘I Don’t Want To Talk About It’ by Terrence Real Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://glnk.io/rqop/thoughts SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources.

    37 min
  6. 08/05/2024

    118: Why Venting Makes It Worse

    Welcome back to another Q+A! From getting over repetitive stories that are holding you back and healing a trauma bond, to anticipatory grief and alternate universe career paths, M+G answer your questions. Plus, G is feeling good (yay!) and M talks about her working out to manifestation pipeline.  Mentioned: Ram Dass on Death & Dying https://www.ramdass.org/death-dying/ Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode! New skincare routine dropping! Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products. https://clearstem.com/  SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    41 min
4.8
out of 5
75 Ratings

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Thoughts May Vary is a podcast about changing our minds. With the common threads of mental health and nuance weaved throughout each conversation, TMV encourages us to share what we’re learning in real time as a way to illuminate the process. Garnering the power of community, writer and journalist, Gabriela Ulloa, and mental health consultant, Meadowlark Monaghan, invite you to help make personal development less isolating and far more genuine.  For more, follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @thoughtsmayvarypod and Meadow & Gaby at @itsmeadowlark and @gabyulloa_ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary We post an extra Thought each month, exclusive videos, newsletters, and more tea and more fun (plus, we'll be dropping merch there first ;) Music By: Keiran Miles