204: Recap with Chris Burres and MyVitalC
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In this episode, Meredyth sits back down with Chris Burres of MyVitalC to dive deeper into her personal journey using this groundbreaking supplement and the science behind it. From better sleep to calmer days, the results have been both surprising and life-changing. Chris also shares powerful stories, research insights, and how MyVitalC is reshaping the way we think about health, longevity, and even skincare. Here’s what you’ll discover in this recap: - Meredyth’s firsthand results within the first three days, plus how MyVitalC continues to improve her focus and calm her racing...
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203: Dr. Diane Mueller Talks Sex
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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with Dr. Diane Mueller for a real conversation about sex, desire, and intimacy when life is busy and the mental load is heavy. We talk about what actually helps women want sex again, how to reconnect without pressure, and why small shifts can change your relationship and your health. What you’ll learn: Desire vs arousal, why many women need arousal first, then desire, and how a calm 20 minute warm up rebuilds connection. The attention gap, men’s laser focus vs women’s diffuse awareness, and simple ways to quiet the mind and...
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202: N.L Holmes From Nun To Novelist
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In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Meredyth sits down with N.L. Holmes—former nun, archaeologist, professor, and now a prolific historical fiction author with 15 novels to her name. Together, they unpack her extraordinary life journey, touching on identity, faith, reinvention, and how the past still mirrors the present. You’ll hear about: Her 20 years in a cloistered convent—the silence, the solitude, the internal doubts, and the moment she knew it was time to leave. Reentering the “real world” at 40—from learning computers and credit cards to earning a PhD and...
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201: Out Of The Basement She Climbed
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In this powerful episode of Meredyth with a Why, host Meredyth Willits sits down with intuitive author, healer, and psychic medium Rebecca J. Rowan to talk about her raw and transformative memoir Healing Becky. It’s a soul-shaking book that’s helping people everywhere face their trauma, rewrite their past, and reclaim their future. Meredyth shares how the book cracked open a part of her she didn’t know could heal. Together, she and Rebecca explore the deeply personal and spiritual process of confronting generational pain, breaking family cycles, and choosing healing, even when...
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200: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never with Jane Fischer
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In this moving episode, I sit down with Jane Fischer, author of If You Knew Suzy, to talk about the extraordinary journey of raising her daughter, Suzy—a child born with a rare genetic condition, countless medical challenges, and a spirit that has defied every single prognosis. What started as a conversation about Jane’s book turned into something much deeper—a raw and powerful look at motherhood, resilience, advocacy, and what it really means to never give up. Here’s what we dive into: A Birth Full of Unknowns: How what seemed like a typical pregnancy quickly...
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199: The Last Real Showgirl Diane Christiansen
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In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Diane Christiansen—former Las Vegas showgirl, award-winning acting coach, and author of The Last Real Showgirl—to talk about what it really means to live a bold, creative, and unapologetically authentic life. Diane’s story reads like a Hollywood script (and honestly, it should be one). From dancing under the bright lights of Vegas in million-dollar costumes to coaching breakout stars on hit shows like Stranger Things, The Penguin, and This Is Us, she’s done it all—with grace, grit, and a ton of sequins. Here’s what we dive into: ...
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198: Risa August Rode from Canada to Mexico and is Just Getting Started
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In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Risa August—author, coach, and truly one of the most courageous women I’ve met. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Risa didn’t shrink from life—she expanded. She got on a bike and rode 1,845 miles from Canada to Mexico—solo. But what really blew me away is that the ride was just the beginning. This conversation is so much more than a story of an epic cycling trip. It’s about reinvention, resilience, and how we reclaim our lives—especially as our bodies change and our priorities shift....
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197: Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu Immunologist to Skincare Visionary
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What happens when decades of medical research and a deep understanding of the immune system meet modern skincare? You get Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, an internationally renowned immunologist turned skincare innovator — and the brilliant mind behind AveSeena. In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, Molecular Medicine Expert and the founder of AveSeena Skincare. What I love about Dr. Ebru is that she blends serious science with skincare in a way that actually makes sense — and works. We talked all things skin health,...
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196: Dr. Daniel Kaufman Talks Plastic Surgery
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In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and compassionate Dr. Daniel Kaufman, a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring, weight loss surgery, and full-body transformations. We talk about so much more than just the surgical process—we get into the why behind plastic surgery and how it can be a powerful tool for healing, confidence, and reclaiming your body after massive changes like weight loss, motherhood, or even illness. Dr. Kaufman shares how he carefully plans procedures with future surgeries in mind, and why choosing a surgeon with...
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195: Psychedelic Integration & Trauma Therapy with Julian Bermudez
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What if your repeated relationship patterns and emotional triggers are actually your brain’s way of trying to heal? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Julian Bermudez—Psychedelic Therapist and Mentor—to dive into how trauma lives in the body, how we can rewire limiting beliefs, and how intentional psychedelic work can support deep emotional healing. Whether you're curious about psychedelic integration, nervous system regulation, or how to break free from subconscious patterns that no longer serve you—this episode is a powerful starting point. 🔍Here’s What...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode of Meredyth with a Why, host Meredyth Willits sits down with intuitive author, healer, and psychic medium Rebecca J. Rowan to talk about her raw and transformative memoir Healing Becky. It’s a soul-shaking book that’s helping people everywhere face their trauma, rewrite their past, and reclaim their future.
Meredyth shares how the book cracked open a part of her she didn’t know could heal. Together, she and Rebecca explore the deeply personal and spiritual process of confronting generational pain, breaking family cycles, and choosing healing, even when it's messy, inconvenient, or terrifying.
Together, they dive into:
✅ What inspired Rebecca to write Healing Becky and why it took three years
✅ How her mother’s death sparked a life-changing spiritual download
✅ The real reason trauma survivors often need to take breaks while reading
✅ Why Rebecca calls Gen X the “no more” generation and what it’s here to do
✅ Her journey from surviving abuse to connecting with her higher self
✅ How her children gave her the courage to face her past and change her legacy
✅ Religion, reprogramming, and learning to meet your pain with truth instead of shame
Plus, Rebecca opens up about…
✨ Writing graphic chapters while reliving her trauma and how she got through it
✨ Her mother’s final days and how they found peace before it was too late
✨ The conversation that made Meredyth realize she didn’t want to die angry at her parents
✨ Why many abusers “sign up” to be the bad guy and the higher soul lessons behind it
✨ What the Halls of Healing are and how Rebecca’s visit changed everything
✨ Why the silence was killing her and why she chose to write the truth anyway
Whether you’re on your own healing path, navigating complex family relationships, or simply ready to let go of inherited pain, this episode is for you. Rebecca reminds us that healing is possible. Love can rise from the wreckage. There is profound purpose in our pain.
00:00 Welcome back, meet Rebecca Rowan
01:15 Why Meredyth says Healing Becky is one of the top 10 books of her life
03:45 The vision that launched the book and the napkin that started it all
06:30 What it really felt like to relive trauma while writing
10:10 Why Rebecca had to take months-long breaks to process the hardest parts
13:40 Mother wounds, generational healing, and breaking the silence
17:25 What made her go back to her mom and ask the hard questions
20:50 Forgiveness, religious deconstruction, and the danger of shame-based healing
25:10 Raising kids while healing yourself and giving them room to speak their pain
30:00 Why some people sign up to be the villain in our story
34:15 How spiritual insight helped Rebecca find purpose in her trauma
38:00 What it takes to truly stop the cycle for yourself and your children
42:20 The profound power of being heard, seen, and believed
45:00 Why honesty, not perfection, heals parent-child relationships
50:30 Her plans for a second book and the message behind it
54:00 Rebecca’s advice for anyone ready to start their own healing journey
58:20 Final thoughts. You are not broken. You are becoming.
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💻 Website: rebeccahealingmedium.com
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