It's Always Brunch with Megan & Shannon

About It's Always Brunch with Megan & Shannon

Join Megan and Shannon for real talk between girlfriends about dating, relationships, love, and sex… all the things we talk about over mimosas at brunch or during the hours and hours we spend on the phone like we’re back in high school. As two modern, evolved, sexy, and fiery women in our 40s navigating the dating world, we are sharing our very relatable experiences to empower you to take ownership, accountability, and ultimately take charge of your romantic life whether you’re single or in a relationship. It’s about understanding who you are and investing in yourself to raise your frequency and experience everything your heart desires! We also support the sexy, fun, curious men growing alongside us on this journey. Men who are mature and who are also emotionally available, open, and in tune with their wants and needs and looking to understand the women in their lives better. There’s a new model of what the modern relationship can look like and we’re here to help create it. Communication, connection, alignment, passion, pleasure…let’s consciously create it together! And don’t forget to grab your mimosa - because here It’s Always Brunch with Megan & Shannon! Cheers!

Publisher

Megan & Shannon

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Mar 2023

Latest episode

5 Jun 2024

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jun 2024

   Standards & Expectations & Boundaries, Oh My!

   As a follow up to our last episode on not settling, today we’re tackling standards, expectations and boundaries.  All SUPER important things when it comes to relationships.  We’ve talked a lot about standards and boundaries but thought we’d get into more detail about what they actually are. There seems to be some confusion out there so S&M are breaking it down for you! Have you been asked if your standards are too high?  Some people might think this is why you’re still single. But what does that even mean??  I have standards for myself, as I should!  People tend to think standards are what you’re looking for in a person – the superficial checklist mentality: tall, dark, and handsome.  Most of these things are extrinsic, not intrinsic – what makes someone a good partner.  These are the types of things that are better related to how you filter potential dates and mates on the surface. We discuss a better way to filter through the potentials is to know what your standards are.  Standards actually have to do with YOU and not your partner. Standards are actually better aligned with your well-considered dealbreakers that are based on your values and principles that guide the type of relationship you want, desire, and deserve in your life. Yes, we’re talking about dealbreakers yet again! These are essential to know when evaluating your fundamental compatibility with a person. It’s about what’s acceptable and unacceptable to you and can be more factual and fixed rather than flexible. Next up is expectations which tend to be rooted in our beliefs.  They can be more fluctuating and subject to emotion.  They can develop, change, or evolve from past experiences or our hopes for the relationship and how each person in the relationship functions within it.  When you have expectations for someone and they don’t meet them we can feel hurt, disappointed, and frustrated. We talk about the importance of making sure someone meets your standards and communicating your expectations as you get to know one another and grow in the early stages of the relationship. Then we get to talk about boundaries- yay! When your standards are not being met you can communicate through boundaries. Boundaries are the action aspect of your standards.  Boundaries inform people of how you want to be treated.  You need to know and communicate your preferences, desires, limits, and dealbreakers. It’s about prioritizing yourself! The fun stuff: Episode 62- Not Settling https://www.buzzsprout.com/2154729/15154818 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2154729/15154818) Episode 2- The Checklist https://www.buzzsprout.com/2154729/12686824 (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2154729/12686824) Find the checklist here: https://chipper-inventor-8862.ck.page/065afb4a0f (https://chipper-inventor-8862.ck.page/065afb4a0f) Terri Cole- the OG Boundary Boss! https://www.terricole.com (https://www.terricole.com/) Shannon’s Dating & Relationship Coaching https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/ (https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/) Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Please support the pod by rating and reviewing us!  This helps others to find us more easily, grow our following, and will allow us to do some titillating things! ·      Click HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-always-brunch-with-megan-shannon/id1679100522), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and choose to “Write a Review” ·      Let us know what you love about the pod! And when you follow us, you’ll receive notifications when the next juicy episode drops- yay!

2. 

   29 May 2024

   Not Settling

   Lately we’ve found ourselves in some less than desirable situations and, after some self-reflection, we realized we have not been applying our own standards - even compromising some of our dealbreakers - because we wanted to “be open.” We opened ourselves up for sure, but the only thing that really got us was hurt.  So today we’re dropping some gems about not settling! Settling is compromising on what you want, need, and desire in your life.  It's vital that you’re clear and solid in what your dealbreakers and standards are.  Upholding them should help you not settle although we know that can be challenging especially when chemistry is involved.  We talk about how we justify softening our boundaries and standards and why we do it.  And we also discuss settling for what the other person is willing to give (think situationship, FWB, hooking up) while hoping for more.  Reminder: when you do that, you’re also accepting less than what you want and ultimately de-valuing yourself.  You’re effectively saying, “I don’t deserve what I want and desire.”  Ouch. We get into what being open means, getting super clear on what you actually want, and upholding your boundaries.  If the evidence points to no, then why continue giving so many chances and trying to move forward? We have an interesting conversation about compromise- how it goes both ways, what it means to truly compromise and what that conversation looks like.  It’s not about changing who you are, it’s about coming to an understanding on both sides.  When you don’t do this it most likely will lead to resentment which builds into contempt and that is not a good place to be. The biggest gem- saying no faster to people who aren’t a fit for you!  It’s so important to stay in your own integrity rather than holding on to someone who doesn’t meet your standards or respect your boundaries.  And this is not about throwing someone away for the next best thing.  This is about making a healthy assessment of your situation and what’s best for you.  If someone likes you and wants to be with you then they’ll make reasonable concessions.  Period! The goodies: Managing Conflict: Solvable vs. Perpetual Problems https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perpetual-problems/ (https://www.gottman.com/blog/managing-conflict-solvable-vs-perpetual-problems/) The Four Horsemen: Contempt https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-contempt/ (https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-contempt/) Shannon’s Dating & Relationship Coaching https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/ (https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/) Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Please support the pod by rating and reviewing us!  This helps others to find us more easily, grow our following, and will allow us to do some titillating things! ·      Click HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-always-brunch-with-megan-shannon/id1679100522), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and choose to “Write a Review” ·      Let us know what you love about the pod! And when you follow us, you’ll receive notifications when the next juicy episode drops- yay!

3. 

   22 May 2024

   Putting Yourself Out There

   Yay to putting yourself out there!  We talk about the speed dating event we helped support at Artist Block tasting room in Dundee, OR.  We absolutely love the vibe of the place so much that we did a photo shoot there.  It was so much fun to play in such a bright space with beautiful neon colored art everywhere.  It’s kinda like a playroom for adults especially if you indulge in some Woo Juice- yum! We were so excited to see how open and comfortable everyone was that attended especially since everyone was a speed dating virgin! They all embraced the experience and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Some people even made new friends and went out for drinks afterwards. We talk about the benefits of speed dating and differences with traditional dating, trying something new even when you’re nervous, and the importance of communication and conversation (ALWAYS!).  We also talk about the Never Have I Ever bingo game (and the fact that Shannon has no idea if she’s ever been in a police car or not....OMG) and we answer some of the question prompts we created for the mini dates (as usual....get ready haha!) Thank you so much to everyone who showed up!  We’re both looking forward to offering more in person experiences so, stay tuned! Goodies we're sharing from the ep- Artist Block https://www.artistblockwine.com (https://www.artistblockwine.com/) “Soul Gazing” Is the Difference Between Having Sex and Making Love https://www.popsugar.co.uk/love/tantric-eye-gazing-48707473 (https://www.popsugar.co.uk/love/tantric-eye-gazing-48707473) “Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Who has earned the right to hear my story?" - Brené Brown Follow us https://www.instagram.com/itsalwaysbrunchpod/ (https://www.instagram.com/itsalwaysbrunchpod/) Shannon’s Dating & Relationship Coaching https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/ (https://www.instagram.com/sagecoachingandhealing/) Rate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: Please support the pod by rating and reviewing us!  This helps others to find us more easily, grow our following, and will allow us to do some titillating things! ·      Click HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-always-brunch-with-megan-shannon/id1679100522), scroll to the bottom, tap to rate, and choose to “Write a Review” ·      Let us know what you love about the pod! And when you follow us, you’ll receive notifications when the next juicy episode drops- yay!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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