{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Healing the Hidden Weight: PCOS, Trauma Recovery &amp; Creating Aligned Business Success","description":"What happens when your body, your business, and your life feel out of sync? In this episode, Megan Dirks shares how living with PCOS and weight struggles shaped her journey, and how finding alignment in health and business completely transformed her path. As the founder of The Girl on the Left Project, Megan challenges women to step out of the shadows, reframe the stories they tell themselves, and redefine success on their own terms. From grief and personal healing to marketing and business growth, Megan exemplifies what it means to carry the hidden weight so many women face\u2014and to alchemize it into strength, clarity, and visibility. If you\u2019ve ever struggled with your body while building a business, or wondered how to align your personal truth with professional success, this conversation will resonate deeply. \u2728 Episode Summary What if the weight you\u2019re carrying isn\u2019t just on the scale\u2014but in the stories you tell yourself? In this powerful episode, Megan Dirks shares how PCOS, weight struggles, and grief shaped her personal and professional journey\u2014and how she found alignment that changed everything. As the founder of The Girl on the Left Project, Megan is helping women step out of the shadows, reclaim their visibility, and redefine success on their own terms. Together, we dive into health, healing, business growth, and the personal alignment that ties them all together. If you\u2019ve ever felt out of sync with your body or business, this episode will resonate deeply.  \ud83d\udd11 What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode   The hidden weight women carry through PCOS, grief, and body shame   Why personal alignment is the foundation of business success   How the Girl on the Left Project is helping women step into visibility   Practical insights on reframing your story to reclaim power and confidence   How personal healing fuels professional growth    \ud83d\udcac Memorable Quotes   \u201cThe weight you carry isn\u2019t always on the scale\u2014it\u2019s in the stories you tell yourself.\u201d \u2013 Megan Dirks   \u201cAlignment is when your body, your business, and your truth finally match.\u201d \u2013 Megan Dirks   \u201cThe Girl on the Left is every woman who\u2019s been overlooked, underestimated, or hidden\u2014and is ready to step forward.\u201d \u2013 Megan Dirks   \u201cYour personal healing and your business growth aren\u2019t separate\u2014they\u2019re the same journey.\u201d \u2013 Kathy Baldwin    \ud83d\udcda Resources &amp;amp; Links   Explore more with Kathy \u2192 https:\/\/kathybaldwin.me   Books by Kathy:   Unlearn the Crap &amp;amp; Level UP: Your Soul is Calling   How I Unlearned MY Crap  The Unlearned Life    Connect with Megan Dirks at BrandOSaurusMeg.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Unlearn The Crap &amp; Level Up Your Soul is Calling","author_url":"https:\/\/unlearnthecrap.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38243705\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193135665"}