Meghan, an ICU nurse who bravely turned her life around after struggling with alcohol, shares her transformative journey. She discusses how a pivotal conversation with her dad pushed her to quit drinking, only to face challenges during the pandemic. Meghan reveals the grip of anxiety tied to her drinking and her path to recovery. With heartfelt honesty, she emphasizes the importance of community support and the power of vulnerability in overcoming addiction. Her inspiring story reminds us that you're not alone in this journey!

Meghan, an insightful voice in the heterodox space, chats with Michael Callahan, a dynamic podcast host and award-winning director. They explore the pitfalls of audience capture and the rise of superficial marketing in the digital age. Delving into the shifting concept of 'literary citizenship,' they discuss the transition from public intellectuals to community facilitators. Meghan also shares her experiences with online criticism, reflecting on the evolution of her platform, The Unspeakeasy, and the pressing demands of authenticity in a polarized environment.

Embattled Harvard president Claudine Gay is out. Who has the goods to replace her? And what are those goods, anyway?  Then, why are business influencer bros telling lonely men to “wife up?” Does a traditional wife get you the best possible ROI? Or is the trad trend simply a new genre of porn? Plus, Meghan spots her 18-year-old self on YouTube! RELEVANT LINKSClaudine Gay’s Op-Ed for the New York Times.Kat Rosenfeld’s piece about Trad Wives on TikTok for Reason Magazine.Meghan’s piece about Mary McCarthy, The Group, and spotting her 18-year-old self on YouTube.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING💭 Follow Sarah’s Substack, “Hold That Thought.”☕Follow Meghan’s other podcast, “The Unspeakable” 🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women.🎥 Follow us on YouTube!❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter.📸 And Instagram.🎵 And TikTok. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com