Ep147 - Having A Miley Moment with Special Guest, Meg Amsden
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
What if the most productive thing you could do today… was nothing at all? In this episode, Dallas Amsden is joined by his wife Meg (“Lew”) for a candid, charming, and insightful conversation on burnout, permission, and the power of pausing. After running headfirst into a monster-sized work project, Meg shares how a simple sick day—not for a fever, but for clarity—helped her reconnect with her creativity and peace of mind. Think mental health days are a cop-out? Think again.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- A behind-the-scenes look at burnout and overwhelm
- Why “taking space” might be your greatest productivity tool
- What happens when you finally listen to your mental health
- A surprisingly deep moment involving Miley Cyrus
- How FUTURE YOU thrives with margin and mental clarity
- Dallas’s two powerful questions that might change your week
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- You don’t need to be sick to need rest—mental health days are real, valid, and essential
- Giving yourself permission to pause often leads to breakthroughs
- Productivity without margin leads to burnout
- Creating space isn’t selfish—it’s strategic
- FUTURE YOU lives with boundaries, clarity, and capacity
- Rest isn’t quitting; it’s fueling your next move
- Even a small shift—like going for a walk or playing a nostalgic song—can reset your mindset
00:00 Introducing Meg and Her Nickname 'Lew'
00:34 Meg's Work Challenges and Mental Health
01:57 Taking a Mental Health Day
06:21 The Importance of Creating Space
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PLAYLISTS:
1) For more MindSHIFT episodes, check out the full series at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJGby6gRe_RjP0O3sUm5PY-z
2) Want to learn more about the 4-Is of your Winning Gameplan for Life? Catch every episode in that 5-part series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJEVEvtd92r80pbPsAYK8vaU&si=iSNo8qHHbDCRYjpC
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PRODUCER: Taylor Brother
This podcast is recorded in partnership with the Iverson Group at the Neighborhood Loans Studio in St. Louis, MO: www.TheIversonGroup.com
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