Podcast
Thoughts May Vary
Hosted by Gabriela Ulloa & Meadowlark Monaghan · EN
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_
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Music By: Keiran Miles
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Goodbye For Now — The End of TMV
Oct 14, 202400:27:40Tap to summarizethank you for everything see you over hereG: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_https://www.tiktok.com/@gabyulloa_https://www.youtube.com/@gabyulloa_M: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmeadowlarkhttps://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkhttps://www.youtube.com/@itsmeadowlark
Transcribe →123. Unpacking Endings & Beginnings
Oct 7, 202400:38:58Tap to summarizeIn 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 EMDR5:41-8:16 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 you18:27-19:45 this is your sign to go through your old journal19:46-22:51 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 perceived33:17-37:36 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/thoughtsSHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shopDiscount 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 sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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.
Transcribe →122. Our Skincare Routines Will Never Be The Same ft. Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founder of Clearstem
Sep 30, 202401:13:33Tap to summarizeWe 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 here12:11-15:55 umm why are there pore cloggers in skincare?15:56-24:17 acne x mental health24:18-29:55 the flare-up checklist29:56-30:40 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 feminine34:56-39:24 back to the am routine39:25-41:33 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 thing1:04:00-1:07:13 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/thoughtsDon’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-shopDiscount 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 sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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.
Transcribe →121. Talking About Mental Health Without Being A Jerk | Mini Q&A
Sep 23, 202400:26:44Tap to summarizeWelcome 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/thoughtsSHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shopDiscount 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 sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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.
Transcribe →120. Creating Structure Around A Spark Q&A
Sep 17, 202400:38:34Tap to summarizeHow 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 Meadow7:21 How to structure a spark12:40 How to stop taking things personally18:15 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/thoughtsSHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shopDiscount 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 sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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.
Transcribe →119. Mindfulness, Creativity, & Doing The Thing
Sep 9, 202400:37:03Tap to summarizeWe’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 unpacking25:17 G’s unpackingDV ResourcesCall 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 RealDon’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/thoughtsSHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL: https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shopDiscount 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 sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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.
Transcribe →118: Why Venting Makes It Worse
Aug 5, 202400:41:15Tap to summarizeWelcome 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-shopDiscount 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/@thoughtsmayvaryFollow along, we're funny on the internet sometimeshttps://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypodThreads @thoughtsmayvarypodMeadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlarkGaby: 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
Transcribe →117: Unpacking The Fear Of Success
Jul 29, 202400:41:46Tap to summarizeWelcome back! Join us this week as we dive into our favorite topics: wellness routines, personal revelations, and pop culture. Meadow drops her skincare routine and Gaby for lack of better words, is absolutely glowing after getting into her groove. We unpack the fear of success and how to find joy, fulfillment and inspiration in the day-to-day. New skincare routine dropping! Use code THOUGHTS for 15% off all CLEARSTEM products https://clearstem.com/
Transcribe →116: How To Choose Happiness with Karen Guggenheim
Jul 22, 202400:51:18Tap to summarizeWelcome back! In this episode, we dive deep into the pursuit of happiness and wellbeing with Karen Guggenheim, author, social entrepreneur, wellbeing advocate, and founder of the World Happiness Summit—a comprehensive platform to bring awareness about the benefits behind the science of happiness and wellbeing. Today, Karen shares with us her research-backed insights on wellbeing while sharing her transformational grief journey. This conversation sheds light on the power of choices, resilience, and community. Don't miss this impactful discussion on how to become an active participant in your life! Pre-Order your copy of Karen’s book, Cultivating Happiness, here: https://karenguggenheim.com/ Sign up for the 2025 World Happiness Summit here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-happiness-summit-2025-tickets-905516693807?aff=oddtdtcreator
Transcribe →115: Why Men's Only Outlets Are Anger And Sex ft. Dené Logan, MFT
Jul 15, 202401:00:49Tap to summarizeJoin us for an incredible discussion this week with relationship therapist Dené Logan; MFT, author, spiritual teacher, and co-host of the podcast 'Cheaper Than Therapy'! In this episode, we dive into the collective core wounds of masculine and feminine energies, how a wounded patriarchy has hurt men's mental health, and why there is an epidemic of women having performative sex. Dené gives her words of wisdom on navigating love, motherhood and personal growth. Get your copy of the TMV book club must, Sovereign Love: https://denelogan.com/book
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