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 thoughts.

- Why calming the mind matters and how stress manifests as physical illness

- Real-Life Testimonials: From migraines dramatically decreasing, to joint pain disappearing, to customers realizing subtle but powerful shifts in their energy and mood.

- The story behind MyVitalC’s night serum and peptide activator, why people can’t stop raving about it, and how it supports healthier skin from the inside out.

- Why “pizza night” might be the perfect way to think about the cost of MyVitalC, and how simple daily habits can transform your health, energy, and aging process.

This conversation is packed with science, laughter, and real results, from mitochondria and melatonin to the everyday wins like waking up refreshed and feeling less short-tempered. If you’ve ever wondered whether supplements can really make a difference, this episode is a must-listen.

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00:00 Introducing Chris Burres

01:28 Product Experience and Initial Impressions

02:11 Sleep Improvements and Daily Routine

04:48 Energy Levels and Mental Clarity

08:29 Product Affordability and Accessibility

14:31 Scientific Insights and Health Benefits

21:41 Marketing Challenges and Future Plans

32:44 Managing Stress and Emotional Responses

35:30 The Impact of Lyme Disease and Other Conditions

37:28 Exploring the Concept of Migraines as Manifestations

58:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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🔗 Connect with Chris Burres:

• Visit his website: www.myvitalc.com

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisburres

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 get back into your body.

• Perimenopause and menopause, when bioidentical hormone replacement therapy helps, and why it is only part of women’s sexual health.

• Oxytocin 101, how orgasm boosts oxytocin, lowers cortisol, improves sleep and mood, and supports overall wellness.

• The values pie, a quick time audit that shows whether your partner actually has space in your day.

• Five daily touchpoints, easy flirting with no endgame so touch feels safe and sweet again.

• Better conversations, uncouple touch from expectation, use praise that lands, and plug the tiny leaks that create resentment.

If you are navigating low libido, perimenopause, intimacy after kids, or communication in marriage, this episode gives you practical, evidence informed sex education you can use tonight. So tune in now!

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Diane Mueller

00:52 The Taboo of Sex and Communication Struggles

02:32 Personal Journey and Discoveries

06:40 Applying Knowledge in Relationships

12:04 Understanding Arousal and Desire

19:00 Hormone Replacement and Oxytocin Benefits

24:27 Historical and Societal Influences on Sexuality

31:33 Parenting Challenges and Sexuality

33:31 The Importance of Communication in Relationships

35:22 The Role of Education in Sexual Health

41:39 Touch and Emotional Connection

48:23 Oxytocin and Attachment in Young People

56:40 Final Thoughts

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🔗 Connect with Dr. Diane Mueller:

• Visit her website: drdianemueller.com

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drdianemueller

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mylibidodoc

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 excavating ancient ruins in Israel and Greece.

• Becoming a historical fiction author—how she turns forgotten historical figures and political upheaval into compelling mystery series.

• Reflections on faith, shame, and the modern Church—including honest thoughts on institutional failures, celibacy, and spiritual growth.

• The powerful connection between past and present—and why understanding ancient civilizations might be the key to navigating today’s world.

This conversation is a thoughtful blend of humor, history, and humanity. Whether you're fascinated by religious life, drawn to archaeology, or love historical fiction rooted in real events, this episode will leave you thinking deeply about reinvention, resilience, and the stories we carry.

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00:00 Introducing NL Holmes

03:13 Life Inside the Convent

13:06 Why She Left

19:15 Always a Matter of Your Choice

36:53 The Hittite Series and Historical Grounding

37:55 Lord Hani Mysteries and Historical Basis

40:05 Exploring Modern Parallels

41:56 Reflections on Human Nature and History

45:45 The Absurdity of Race and Education

51:32 Writing and Future Plans

56:11 Conclusion

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🔗 Connect with N.L Holmes:

• Visit her website: www.nlholmes.com

• FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/NLHolmes

📚 N.L.’s latest book, The Melody of Evil, is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Get a copy before it runs out.

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 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.

🔗 Connect with Rebecca J. Rowan

💻 Website: rebeccahealingmedium.com

📘 Healing Becky – Buy it on Amazon

📱 TikTok & Instagram: @RebeccaHealingMedium

🔗 Connect with Meredyth Willits & the Meredyth with a Why Podcast

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🎙️ Hosted by Meredyth Willits, where raw truth meets healing and humanity. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to support the conversations that change lives.

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 became a spiral of unanswered questions and life-changing news.

• Becoming a Reluctant Warrior: Jane shares how Suzy transformed her from a quiet, laid-back woman into a bold, fierce advocate—someone who never took “no” as the final answer.

• Beyond the Diagnosis: The moments that show us why test scores don’t define a human being—and how Suzy’s emotional intelligence, humor, and heart have impacted everyone around her.

• Family, Sacrifice, and Strength: Jane opens up about the impact on her marriage, her other children, and the kind of strength it takes to keep going when the road is long and uncertain.

This episode isn’t just about parenting a child with special needs. It’s about faith, grit, unconditional love—and pushing past every boundary that says you can’t.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like the odds are too great—this is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

🎧 Tune in now and let this conversation challenge your limits, open your heart, and remind you that sometimes the greatest teachers come in the most unexpected forms.

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00:00 Introducing Jane Fischer

03:09 Suzy's Birth and Early Challenges

07:27 Navigating Life with Suzy

12:06 Early Intervention and Support Systems

20:36 Pushing Past Boundaries

22:48 A Mother's Transformation

26:04 The Spiritual Perspective

33:14 Family Dynamics and Support

36:56 The Power of Belief and Perseverance

42:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Connect with Jane Fischer on Instagram: www.instagram.com/janefischerauthor and get a copy of her book “If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of 'Never'.”

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:

• The real, behind-the-scenes life of a Las Vegas showgirl in the ‘70s (spoiler: not like the movies)

• Why Diane turned down a Playboy centerfold at 17—and how discipline shaped her path

• The myth vs. reality of showbiz glamour, sisterhood, and self-worth

• What it means to actually train successful Hollywood actors—and why craft matters

• How Diane wrote her memoir and the dream of turning it into a limited series

• The wisdom of knowing when to push, and when to pause—and how spirituality and balance fuel Diane’s fire

This episode is filled with laughter, truth bombs, and so much inspiration. Diane’s lived a hundred lives in one—and she’s still going strong.

Whether you’re chasing a creative dream, navigating reinvention, or just love a good story about resilience, glamour, and grit—this episode will leave you lit up.

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00:00 Introducing Diane Christiansen

04:51 Challenges and Triumphs in the Dance World

08:47 Sisterhood and Mentorship

20:00 The Glamour and Reality of Showbiz

35:21 Evolution of Showbiz and Personal Reflections

37:19 The Pressure of Unrealistic Standards

44:31 The Power of Positive Thinking

46:42 Writing the Memoir

55:13 The Realities of Showgirl Life

59:11 Acting Coach and Career Highlights

01:06:23 Reflections and Future Aspirations

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Ready to dive even deeper? I’m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let’s stay connected—find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Connect with Diane Christiansen:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/diane.christiansen.142/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_last_real_showgirl

🎟️ Grab Diane’s book “The Last Real Showgirl” at thelastrealshowgirl.com or wherever books are sold.

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.

In this episode, Risa and I dive into:

- How her brain tumor became a turning point, not a stopping point

- The raw and real experience of biking down the entire U.S. West Coast alone

- Why saying “I think I’m ready to be pampered now” can be just as bold as doing 1,800 miles solo

- What “1845” means—and how it might change how you look at rest

- The impact of her book The Road Unpaved (which has now won 6 awards!)

- And yep—her journey to turning it all into a screenplay

We also talk about the pressure so many of us (especially women) feel to earn our rest and always be doing. This episode is a beautiful reminder that you don’t need an excuse to pause. You’re allowed to just be.

If you’ve ever felt like your life needs a reset, or you’re navigating a big change and wondering what’s next, I promise you—this conversation is for you.

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00:00 Introducing Risa August

05:14 The Diagnosis and Aftermath

07:39 Life After Surgery

11:33 Transformation and New Perspectives

17:15 The Decision to Bike Coast to Coast

24:57 Training and Preparation

27:27 The Cycling Journey Begins

29:05 Embracing Vulnerability

33:31 The Gift of Authenticity

43:07 Living Life Fully

50:52 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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🔗 Connect with Risa:

• Visit her website: risaaugust.com

• Grab her book: The Road Unpaved - https://www.risaaugust.com/my-book.html

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, inflammation, and what it really means to “listen to your body.” If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by skincare marketing, confused by what “natural” really means, or tired of wasting money on products that don’t deliver — this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why not all natural ingredients are safe (and why “chemical” isn’t a bad word)

✅ How your skin is trying to tell you what’s going on inside your body

✅ The outdated truth about animal testing in skincare

✅ Sneaky allergens in your clean beauty routine

✅ What “skin detox” really looks like after meds, stress, or junk food

✅ Why red light therapy works — but only if you use it right

Dr. Ebru is not only a scientist — she’s a teacher at heart. She even personally walks her customers through how to use her products properly. I love that about her!

We also talk about how diet, lifestyle, and honesty with your doctor can drastically change your skin journey. It’s real talk — no fluff, no fearmongering — just smart science, straight from someone who truly knows her stuff.

If you’re into skincare, wellness, or just love hearing from brilliant, grounded women — do not miss this one.

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu

01:53 Dr. Ebr's Personal Skincare Journey

05:07 The Science Behind Skincare

12:55 Inflammaging Explained

17:39 Accutane and Hormonal Issues

22:44 Preventative Medicine and Immunology

30:59 Combining Immunology with Skincare

33:49 The Science of Skincare: Customization and Efficiency

39:21 The Importance of Preventative Skincare

41:47 A Simple Skincare Routine

45:06 Ethical Skincare Practices

50:34 How to Get Personalized Skincare Advice

52:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Ready to dive even deeper? I’m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let’s stay connected—find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Connect with Dr. Ebru on LinkedIn: /www.linkedin.com/in/ebrukarpuzoglu/

🔗 Head over to AveSeena.com for more info, discounts, and to book your consultation with Dr. Ebru.