Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman

Dave Rossi had everything society says should make a person happy: a booming career, a family, financial success, and the appearance of a great life. But behind the scenes, he was miserable. After a series of devastating life events including the loss of his best friend, a failing marriage, health struggles, and the collapse of his business... Dave asked the question, "what if I've been living my entire life wrong?" Morgan & Dave dive into the ideas behind his book Alphas Die Early and explore why so many people are stuck in survival mode, how fear secretly drives our decisions, the rise of the "alpha male" mindset, vulnerability, relationships, masculinity, intuition, and what it really means to build a fulfilling life. 📚 Get your copy of Alphas Die Early.  📲 Follow Dave Rossi on Instagram.  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow takethispersonally & webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re obsessed with the Enneagram or have never taken the test before, this episode is the perfect introduction to understanding yourself on a deeper level. Can you have two Enneagram types? Can trauma change your personality results? Is the Enneagram actually helpful or just another label? Certified Enneagram and life coach Melissa Kircher joins me to unpack the real purpose behind the Enneagram and why so many people find it life-changing. We explore all 9 personality types, the role trauma plays in self-perception, and how understanding your patterns can help you heal, communicate better, and build healthier relationships. And yes, we even get into the nitty gritty details around wings, stress arrows, and growth paths.  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow @enneagrampaths on Instagram  📚 sessions & book details 📲 Follow takethispersonally & webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years. What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth. This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak.  ⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow Darlene on Instagram: @darlenelekowski 📚 Read the book: Shattering Silence 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the biggest source of your suffering… is the story you’re telling yourself? Thomas Thatcher, author of The Tack Philosophy, shares the life-changing philosophy that helped him move from deep emotional suffering to true freedom. After battling depression and feeling overlooked by his own family, Thomas realized it wasn’t just what happened to him, it was the story he created around it that kept him stuck. After feeling overlooked in his family business and spiraling into a painful narrative about his worth, Thomas found himself stuck, until one simple metaphor changed his life: the Tack Philosophy. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow Thomas on Instagram: @author.thomas.thatcher 📚 Read the book: Amazon 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief is something every single one of us will experience, but most of us don’t know how to talk about it, process it, or move through it. Marcia Earhart, founder of Sterling Rose Sanctuary, shares her deeply personal story of losing both of her sons and how that unimaginable pain led her to help others heal. Morgan & Marcia talk about why grief looks different for everyone, the connection between grief, trauma, and mental health, how families can stay connected through loss, the idea of “incorporating” grief instead of being consumed by it, and why we grieve more moments in life than we realize.  🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Learn more about The Sterling Rose Sanctuary. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's in her bridal era! Morgan's fiancé Braden joins for a full, unfiltered conversation about their relationship, engagement, and everything leading up to their wedding. They answer listener-submitted questions covering wedding plans, communication styles, and what it’s really like navigating such a big life moment together. From deciding on a unique wedding setup to figuring out how to support each other through the stress of planning. They each share the moment they knew they’d found “the one,” working through past relationship experiences, and the ways they’ve helped each other heal and grow. Plus, honeymoon dreams, our funniest quirks, future travel plans, and whether kids are in the picture. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow @theoriginalbraden on Instagram. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🚨 This is the healing conversation everyone needs to hear! Danny Morel joins the podcast for a powerful conversation about healing, awakening, and the deeper reasons behind the patterns we repeat in life. After the loss of his mother and the collapse of his marriage, Danny began asking difficult questions about happiness, purpose, relationships, and the childhood experiences that shape who we become. He shares how those moments forced him to confront his deepest fears, explore the impact of early childhood trauma, and rethink everything he believed about success, religion, and identity. The conversation dives into generational trauma, the difference between living from fear versus love, why many people feel disconnected from their families, and how forgiveness and self-awareness can transform the way we experience life. Plus, the reason why real peace comes not from achievement, but from understanding ourselves at a much deeper level. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 🌟 Danny's book Awaken Your Highest Self & more available here.  📲 Follow @dannymorel on Instagram. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally & @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan is joined by professional matchmaker Alessandra Conti for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at modern dating. From screening clients and asking tough compatibility questions to spotting anxious-avoidant dynamics in real time, she explains what actually makes a match last, and what quietly causes relationships to fail. They unpack why so many people feel like their city is the worst place to date, how burnout and “city fatigue” impact our mindset, and why boundaries, attachment styles, and shared values matter more than surface-level traits. They also talk about the scarcity trap, the abundance mindset, and how to date intentionally without losing yourself in the process. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow @matchmakeralessandraconti on Instagram. 💗 Matchmaking services here!  📲 Follow @takethispersonally on Instagram. 📲 Follow @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love isn’t just romance. It’s friendship, family, self-worth, trust, and the way we show up for ourselves. In this Valentine’s episode, I open up about what real love actually looks like after heartbreak, betrayal, and learning the hard way. Drawing from anonymous listener questions and my own lived experiences, we talk about trusting again after abuse, learning to believe in good people, navigating anxiety in healthy relationships, and why you can’t scare away the person who’s meant for you. We explore dating without controlling outcomes, staying present in singleness, rebuilding communication in relationships, finding love later in life, and why choosing the right partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt behind in love, struggled to trust themselves or others, wondered if safe, calm love really exists, or needed permission to stop settling. Love is all around us, sometimes we just need help learning how to recognize it, choose it, and believe we deserve it. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally on Instagram. 📲 Follow @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you finally reach the goal you’ve been chasing and it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would?  I’m joined by Nick Shelton, a U.S. Air Force veteran, bestselling author, and speaker who has lived multiple lives, sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity. Nick opens up about growing up painfully shy, being mistaken for hearing impaired as a child, and slowly learning how to navigate social connection as an introvert by breaking it down into small, manageable steps. And on the flip side, Nick shares what no one really talks about: the identity crisis that hit after retiring early at 49, the quiet loneliness that followed “success,” and the unexpected grief of losing structure, purpose, and visibility. We talk about what it feels like to fade into the background, how relationships shape opportunity, and why reinvention doesn’t require a rock bottom, just a willingness to show up. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Connect with Nick Shelton on LinkedIn. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally on Instagram. 📲 Follow @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Braden is officially back, but this time as my fiancé. 🤍 We are sharing the entire engagement story from both perspectives: designing the ring, coordinating the surprise with my family, the chaos leading up to the proposal at Botanica… and yes, the peacoat that almost caused our biggest fight right before he proposed. From the moment he asked my dad for permission to the exact words he planned to say on one knee, nothing is left out. Braden shares the ring details including the story he was trying to tell with the hidden halo meaning, why the Christmas scene felt right, and Remi's very on-brand reaction to her permanent dad. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow @takethispersonally on Instagram. 📲 Follow @theoriginalbraden on Instagram. 📲 Follow @webgirlmorgan on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if new parents aren’t failing, but simply unsupported? Morgan sits down with Michelle Pool, nurse at Maven Clinic and the person behind One Minute Milk Bites, for an honest, deeply validating conversation about breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and why modern parents feel so overwhelmed. Michelle shares her own journey from struggling new mom to lactation expert, breaking down why breastfeeding can feel impossibly hard, how baby instincts actually work, and why the “breast is best” messaging has caused more harm than help. Together, they explore postpartum depression, the loss of the village, C-sections vs. vaginal birth, and the quiet identity shift that happens after a baby arrives. This episode is for: New and expecting parents Partners who want to show up better Anyone who’s ever wondered, “Am I doing this right?” If you’ve ever felt alone, unsure, or like you’re not enough, this conversation is your reminder: your best is good enough, and you are the perfect parent for your baby. 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes. 📲 Follow Michelle on Instagram @one_minute_milk_bites 📲 Follow @takethispersonally on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.