Microplastics Uncovered: How They Impact Our Health, Food, and Planet
Microplastics are everywhere. In the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. In this episode, Morgan talks with Microplastics researcher Dana about how microplastics affect our health and the environment. Dana breaks down the science behind primary and secondary microplastics, explains how everyday items like tires and plastic products contribute to the problem, and shares practical ways we can all reduce our plastic footprint. Learn why microplastics are a growing threat to food security and plant growth, and discover the hope in knowing that small changes, combined with community and governmental action, can reverse their effects. Follow Dana: @dankazh Get the Free Microplastic Scanner App: App Download Link Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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56 Years Of Marriage & Caring Through Alzheimers
Meet Baxie: a 78-year-old teacher, wife, mother and grandmother who has lived a life full of love, laughter, and resilience. From a chance-meeting college romance to raising three kids, decades in the classroom, and caring for her husband through Alzheimer’s, Bax shares the lessons that have guided her through life’s toughest and most joyful moments. Learn more about Abe's Garden: www.abesgarden.org Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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93 Years Young: Margaret's Lessons on Life, Love, and Aging Gracefully
Ninety-three years. No electricity growing up. Raising a family. Adapting through every wave of change, from outhouses to iPhones to AI. Loving a husband whose memory now slips like sand through fingers. And still waking up every morning determined to learn something new and squeeze joy out of the day. Margaret shares the life lessons only time can teach: why regret is useless, why change is necessary, how to age with humor, how to stay curious, and how to love someone through memory loss. A masterclass in living well, loving deeply, and staying present in the one life we get. Learn more about Abe's Garden: www.abesgarden.org Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Privacy, Boundaries, and Love in the Age of Oversharing
Not everything you see online is actually meant for you, we're talking online boundaries!! Plus, we dive into what it really means to share (or not share) your relationship online. From “hey girl” DMs to moving in together, we talk about the pros, cons, and triggers of public vs. private love. Plus, we unpack Kim Kardashian’s viral podcast interview, Keith Urban's final show, Megan Moroney's new era, and a famous couple kept their relationship secret for 16 years. Follow Morgan M: @morganmassengill Follow Morgan H: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Empowering Human Trafficking Survivors One Bead at a Time
Ring True Co. is proving that businesses can be a force for social good. In this episode, we explore how the founders, Shannon and Amanda, are changing the lives of human trafficking survivors one piece of jewelry at a time. Listeners will learn how survivors are not just receiving help, they are gaining real-world skills, leadership opportunities, and confidence. From running internships in the Ring True office to developing their own roles in safe housing programs, these survivors are building futures they never thought possible. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that every small act of support can make a profound difference. Follow Ring True: @ringtrue_co Follow Morgan: @webgirlmorgan Follow Take This Personally: @takethispersonallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman. Honest Conversations with Experts & Friends, helping us all feel less alone. We’re all trying to be the best versions of ourselves but navigating life’s challenges isn’t easy. We may go to therapy, but how does that therapy translate to real life? That’s where this podcast comes in. Look at this podcast as your challenger friend who wants to push you to be the best version of yourself all while lifting you up. We’re going to lean on each other’s experiences to become better, more confident humans. And just maybe… a little bit at a time… feel a little less alone in this big world.
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