Megan McLaren Coaching

08/17/2022

Check out my latest podcast interview with the Mummy Warriors! 🙂

We talked about all things motherhood, and my post partum experience with the Healthcare System.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mummy-warriors-podcast/id1547124703?i=1000576283645

‎Show Mummy Warriors Podcast, Ep Postpartum Blues Helped Me Help You A Conversation With Mum and Life Coach Megan McLaren Who Specializes In Helping Women With Postpartum Depression - Aug 16, 2022

08/16/2022

Already feeling the “back to school” scaries?

Worried about how you will balance it all plus stay sane and take care of you?

Join us! Sept 2 @ 7pm $5 to register!

DM for details!

08/14/2022

Are you feeling the “Back to School” anxiety yet? As September approaches, most mothers are already creating their never ending “to-do” list!

We are here to help 👋 In preparation for “Back to School” Coach .me and I are hosting another online event!

DM or email today to save you ur spot!

Let’s make this your best school year yet!

08/14/2022

Event announcement! We are hosting another Modern Mom Event in preparation for “Back to School”

Let’s make this your best school year yet!

With Coach Matt Gardiner

Sept 3, 7 PM - online event!
Registration fee: $5

Message me to register today!

08/04/2022

It’s National Breast Feeding Week

Here’s to all the mamas who chose to breast feed, chose not to breast feed, fought hard to breast feed, pumped to feed, chose to formula feed, and grieved their feeding journey.

I breast fed for a few weeks and was completely overwhelmed. To be honest, the support and advice I got in hospital was slim to none and wildly inaccurate. I was killing myself pumping any waking minute I had, all the while battling postpartum depression and anxiety.

I grieved hard. I had always wanted to breast feed, and every time I mixed formula I felt like a failure.

When the girls were about 8 months I tried pumping again to get my supply back. I pumped around the clock and even took medication to help with my supply - but it didn’t work. I tried so hard and didn’t succeed. I still feel so much guilt and shame to this day.

I know my babies are healthy. I know they’re thriving. I know I made the right choice for them and for my mental health but I still struggle when people ask me how they were fed.

If you’re feeling any of what I just explained, know that I see you. Know that it’s your journey and yours alone. Know that you matter and however you choose to feed your baby is 100% the right choice.

You are so much more than how you choose to feed your baby. You are worthy. You are everything, and more to that little babe(s).

If you’re celebrating the is week, or grieving through this week…. You are honoured in however you feel. ❤️

07/20/2022

I’m not perfect

Thankfully, perfection has not been my goal in motherhood

I strive for reflection and growth. I strive to do my best, and know that can look different each day and that’s ok

There is this preconceived idea that as mothers “we know it all”

The reality is, we are learning right alongside our children

Learning to regulate, learning to juggle everything, learning to prioritize our needs with our children’s needs

I have bad days. I have days filled with guilt and shame. Hindsight is a valuable teacher at times.

But I have far more good day. I have days filled with laughter, and snuggles, and endless moments of awe as I stare at the little people I created.

I know where I’ve come from. I’ve seen the ways in which I’ve grown and changed as a mother.

I’m far from perfect. I’m so happy about it, too.

07/02/2022

It’s been a minute! Hi everyone!

Life has been busy, and quite frankly doesn’t seem to stop. Once we finish one busy season, we are into the next.

Nonetheless, I figured now was as good as ever to post what’s on my heart.

We are day 1 of potty training (not looking for potty training advice, but send any good potty vibes my way!)

Yesterday I was riddled with anxiety knowing that today was going to be THE day!

I was terrified it would go horribly, worried I would stress out my kids, and pressured to just get on with it. Even more than that…. I was grieving. My babies are not babies; which they remind me of now.

Life is hectic. Work is hectic. The other day I clocked in 12 hrs between my “9-5” and coaching. But when I stopped to reflect I noticed I was allowing my biggest blessings to become a burden.

Amazing job - blessing
Coaching side gig - blessing
Babies I prayed so hard for - mega blessing!

It was my thought content that was distorting things. My negative self talk was turning my blessings into burdens by telling myself I was overwhelmed and tired (which is true) but that message on repeat doesn’t help.

So here’s your sign, to step back and re-evaluate. Have your blessings turned into burdens? Is it time to overhaul your mindset and remind yourself of all you are grateful for and maybe even prayed for (if you’re the praying kind).

Here’s to counting our blessings!

05/28/2022

Let’s Connect!

I’m not here to sell you a pitch (I promise).

I’m here to listen to what you’re currently wanting to create for yourself, and offer the opportunity to have someone walk along side you on the path as you work towards that.

If all you take away from our consult is 1 seed, that you go and water on your own - then I’ve fulfilled my purpose.

Whether you book additional services with me or not, I can guarantee you will take something from our time together.

05/16/2022

Hey Mamas!

Good news! If you missed our Modern Mom Event, here’s your chance to watch!

Coach Matt Gardiner LIVE and I recorded and went live via YouTube!

Watch the link here! ⬇️

https://youtu.be/EUQGCTaIq9E

And be sure to check out Matt .me 👀

05/09/2022

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama

To the single mama, bio mama, step mama, foster mama, mamas who are still waiting to be a mama

I see you. This role, this title, this journey is what moves mountains

I know for so many this day is hard. In some ways it’s hard for me, as well

Post partum depression stole far too many Mother’s Days from me

Those early days and years were filled with self doubt, guilt and shame

My journey has not been easy, but everything I’ve been through has shaped me me into the woman I am today

On this day, I celebrate how far I’ve come. I will continue to work on myself and support other women along the way

These little women I’ve had the honor of bringing into this world have motivated me to continually grow, and be the best version of myself for them, and for me.

I hope you were celebrated today for everything you are, and do.

05/04/2022

Join Matt Gardiner Coaching LIVE and I on May 14th for our first annual Modern Mom Event!

This is a FREE event at the Clarieview Rec Centre in Edmonton!

We will be there discussing Core Values, Language, Storywork and the Stages of Change to get you living your best authentic life and balancing all the demands of motherhood like a pro!

Join us! Send me a message to save your spot!

04/25/2022

Another year older, wiser

Many blessings have come during my 32nd year

Many tears were shed, as well

I love being a spring baby. It’s a season of awakening. New birth

Here’s to growing, learning, evolving, and becoming

I think 33 will be my best year yet

#33

04/18/2022

Happy Monday!

Bringing you an awesome new interview I did with the Step Monster Podcast! Bailey & Alysse were so wonderful to talk to.

We chatted about my stepmom journey and how I’ve dealt with feelings of guilt, shame and grief.

Listen here! ⬇️

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e13-grief-shame-as-a-stepmom-firsts-the-life/id1546142622?i=1000557894484

‎Show StepMonster, Ep S2E13: Grief & Shame as a Stepmom - Firsts, The Life You Didn’t Have w/ Guest Megan McLaren - Apr 18, 2022

04/15/2022

My dear friend and fellow coach Matt Gardiner Coaching LIVE wrote a book! 🔥

Matt wrote this 45 page e-book which entails the good, bad, and ugly of his addiction and journey to recovery!

And, you can get it for FREE when you sign up for his news letter!

So proud of this guy!

Check it out ⬇️

www.recoveryroadmap.me/ebook

04/15/2022

Taking it easy

Kids have it all figured out!

When they’re tired, they sleep

When they’re hungry, they eat

If they’re sad, they cry

If they’re fatigued, they stop and take a rest

Sometimes I look at my babies, and truly aspire to be more like them

More carefree

More in tune with my needs

More empathetic

More open and honest with my emotions

I just love how our kids teach us so much.

We have had a never ending virus in our house, and it’s still going strong!

So today, I’m going to take the lead of this little babe and take a rest

Happy Friday!

Here’s to honouring our bodies and being reminded to stop and pause on a big comfy chair with a cozy blanket 🤍

04/15/2022

I had the exciting opportunity to be on the Radical Step Mom podcast with Christina!

I’ve been a step mom longer than I’ve been a bio-mom, and it’s been a challenging road at times.

Listen here as we discuss expectations (some of which I’ve placed upon myself) how I discovered what was working, and not working, and my road to living an authentic life!

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/season-4-episode-23-when-our-expectations-arent-met/id1462908324?i=1000557446547

‎Show Radical Stepmoms, Ep Season 4: Episode 23: When our expectations aren't met and how we find acceptance with guest, Megan - Apr 12, 2022

04/06/2022

I had a fantastic conversation with Jen from the Solo Moms! Talk Podcast about how I’ve learnt to prioritize myself and my journey through motherhood

Have a listen! ❤️

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/39d75976-a3dc-40a1-b6b1-3011f72b7d60

Quickly and easily listen to SoloMoms! Talk for free!

03/31/2022

Coach Matt Gardiner Coaching LIVE and I were just live for our zoom event!

Watch the replay here! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8vDqzPP5mAk

Matt talked about “Action Language” and the power of our inner narrative.

I spoke about “Creating Happiness” and the transformative journey I’ve been on since 2019!

Like, share, comment! ❤️

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