Not everything that asks for your energy gets it anymore.

In this episode of the Magic Made Podcast, Megan Holly gets real about boundaries, capacity, and what it looks like to stop living as a default “yes person.” If you’ve ever said yes and immediately felt resentment, pressure, or guilt, this conversation is your gentle (and slightly spicy) permission slip to do things differently.

Megan explores the idea that energy is a resource, not an obligation, and how learning to listen to your body can help you make clearer decisions in business, relationships, and everyday life. Because sometimes our brains will try to convince us that overgiving equals being more worthy or more lovable, but your nervous system knows the truth faster than your mind can narrate it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why overcommitting often turns into resentment (and burnout)

How to release guilt around your capacity (because it fluctuates!)

The difference between excitement, anxiety, and pressure

How ignoring physical cues creates a “pressure cooker” effect

Why your worth is not tied to productivity, output, or being helpful

How boundaries create a ripple effect for everyone around you

Key takeaways + reminders:

Your capacity isn’t fixed. You’re not broken if it changes.

Self-judgment is a terrible coach. It makes the worst spaghetti. 🍝

Clear communication is a boundary. Deadlines, deliverables, and expectations matter.

Movement and quiet are fast resets that bring you back to clarity and homeostasis.

✨ Reflection prompt:
Where are you saying yes out of pressure instead of true excitement?

Drop your mantra for this season in the comments. You might be the exact ripple someone else needed today.

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Most of us aren’t ungrateful. We’re just moving too fast to notice.

In this episode of the Magic Made Podcast, Megan Holly shares five quirky, surprisingly powerful ways she stays present in everyday life, especially in seasons where everything feels fast, noisy, and a little too “go-go-go.”

If you’ve ever looked back at a week (or a month) and thought, Wait… what did I even do?, this conversation is for you. Megan reminds us that presence is a practice, not a personality trait, and that small, simple moments can bring us back to ourselves, our senses, and our actual life.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why we slip into autopilot (and how to interrupt it gently)
• How “presence compounds” and becomes easier over time
• Using tiny rituals to create moments of grounding throughout the day
• The difference between numbness and normal busyness
• How to be more present with yourself, your people, and your life

Megan’s 5 “weird” presence practices include:

1. Choosing an intentional cue in a mundane moment (like picking a specific gas pump)
2. Sending a quick protection thought/prayer when you hear sirens
3. Noticing a “rainbow light” ritual and letting it create a real human moment
4. Savoring “the last bite” to practice joy and autonomy in tiny ways
5. Opening a door or window daily to shift energy, reset your home, and reconnect with nature

✨ Reflection prompt:
What’s one tiny moment in your day you could turn into a presence cue?

If you loved this episode, subscribe/follow, turn on notifications, and come tell Megan in the comments:
Which “weird” one are you trying first? And what’s your own quirky way of staying present?

Need me for a speaking opportunity, email me at: meganholly@artisticphoto.org

Resources & Links:
Visit my website for branding coaching and upcoming workshops: meganhollyartist.com

Listen to the full audio podcast on episodes Spotify, Apple and Transistor or anywhere you listen to podcast

Want to get some coaching from me! Book a time with me here: bit.ly/MeganHollyCoaching

👉Subscribe & come join the flight. Together we shall fly!

Join my Radiant Reflections creative email list & get my “Creative Confidence Starter Kit”: bit.ly/MeganHollyEmail

You may want to pop over to YouTube for this short and sweet episode, as it's a very visual one highlighting our new MAGIC MERCH!!! Eeek!

In this short Magic Made episode, I’m sharing a closer look at our Magic Made merch—created as simple, intentional ways to feel more connected, grounded, and inspired in everyday life. ✨

From our plant jewelry that catches sunlight and throws rainbows, to our Make Your Own Magic hoodies designed to feel cozy, elevated, and meaningful, each piece was created to be more than merch. These are wearable reminders and everyday magic moments.

🌱 Plant Jewelry
Handcrafted pieces that tuck into your plants and reflect sunlight into rainbows—made with crystals like amethyst and turquoise, and created in collaboration with another woman-owned business, AM Creations. Perfect for plant lovers, crystal lovers, and anyone who loves chasing light.

🖤 Make Your Own Magic Hoodies
Soft, cozy hoodies with thoughtful details—“Make Your Own Magic” down the sleeve and across the back—designed to remind you (and everyone who sees you) that magic is something we create, even on hard days.

This merch is about connection, confidence, creativity, and community. We’re growing slowly and intentionally, supporting women in business, and building something that feels aligned and meaningful.

✨ If you have a piece already, tag me so I can see you out there spreading magic.
✨ Have ideas for future Magic Made merch? Drop them in the comments.

We’re just getting started—and I can’t wait to keep making magic together.