Ep. 77 Spread Your Wings with Megan Johnson McCullough

Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough believes Every Body Can Be Fit.

Megan doesn’t have her own alcohol recovery story but she shares about her mom’s struggle and how losing her mom to AUD fueled her own passion to work with those who suffer from addiction.

Her love of fitness has led her to create a fitness and recovery app, write 6 books and win back to back championships as a Natural Fitness Model.

This conversation touches on eating disorders, perfectionism and exercise addiction. While Megan admits she doesn’t have it all figured out, she is committed to researching and developing more offers to highlight how exercise and nutrition can be a healthy part of overcoming any addiction.

Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough, EdD, owner of Every BODY’s Fit in Oceanside, CA, is an elite NASM Master Trainer. She’s a world champion natural bodybuilder, fitness model, and author of 6 book . She has a cell phone app called Fit PACE for persons in addiction recovery using fitness in their program. She holds an MA in Physical Education and Health Science and is certified from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association. She’s a certified Group Exercise Instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (Aqua, Cycle, Yoga, and Zumba). She is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Drug & Alcohol Recovery Fitness Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Wellness Coach and Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist.

You can connect with Megan and find out more about her Fit PACE app HERE

*Please note – we do touch lightly on eating disorders and overdose from substance abuse.

To hear more inspirational stories like these, hit subscribe so you never miss out!

Latest Episodes

From Chaos to Calm: the sober truth

From Chaos to Calm: the sober truth

From Chaos to Calm: the Sober Truth Let’s talk about something that almost no one warns you about when you stop drinking — the moment when the chaos fades and you suddenly find yourself thinking... “Is this it? Shouldn’t I feel more alive?” If you've ever felt that...

Alcohol Isn’t the Answer…But I Still Have Questions

Alcohol Isn’t the Answer…But I Still Have Questions

Alcohol’s gone. But you’re still curious? Good. I don’t know about you, but when I first stepped into the alcohol-free space, I expected a lot of things: more energy, better sleep, deeper self-trust. And yes — those things came. But so did something I didn’t expect: a...

Don’t Wait! Create Your Own Sober Meet Up with Sarah Showard

Don’t Wait! Create Your Own Sober Meet Up with Sarah Showard

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Where are all the alcohol-free people like me?” If so—you’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from my clients and community members is a deep desire for real-life, alcohol-free connections. We can do so much...

Is it Really Self-Sabotage? A New Perspective On Growth and Change

Is it Really Self-Sabotage? A New Perspective On Growth and Change

Is It Really Self-Sabotage? A New Perspective on Growth and Change Have you ever felt like you’re getting in your own way? Maybe you’ve committed to an alcohol-free life, but you still find yourself stuck—procrastinating, overthinking, or playing small. It’s easy to...

Coming to Our Senses – Alcohol-Free

Coming to Our Senses – Alcohol-Free

In Gretchen Rubin's book 'Life in Five Senses', she challenges the reader to heighten our senses and use our powers of perception to live fuller, richer lives—and, ultimately, how to move through the world with more vitality and love. While reading the book, I was...

My Big Sober Feelings

My Big Sober Feelings

  Oh boy, those big sober feelings! Big feelings can be a big challenge—especially in an alcohol-free life. Emotional maturity is a skill that takes a lifetime of practice. Both a challenge and an opportunity, leaving alcohol behind means we are going to have to...

Finding Focus Alcohol-Free with Michelle Houston

Finding Focus Alcohol-Free with Michelle Houston

One of the common justifications that I hear for drinking alcohol has to do with the desire to 'turn my brain off', or to simply relax. And, with over 40 million Americans with anxiety disorder and 32% of the population experiencing increased anxiety symptoms, it's no...

Emotions, Motivation and Alcohol

Emotions, Motivation and Alcohol

Emotions, motivation and alcohol. When it comes to emotions, we need to understand a few things about alcohol and the connection between our feelings and our motivations. There are four pillars of human motivation that overlap with emotions.  Avoid pain: our natural...

Encore: Not Drinking Tonight with Amanda E. White

Encore: Not Drinking Tonight with Amanda E. White

The most popular episode of The Sober Edge Podcast is a conversation I had with Amanda E. White. Amanda and I chatted in November 2021 and since that time Amanda has continued to be a strong advocate and voice for women to say no to drinking. I am sharing this encore...

Looking for more?

Let’s connect on Social Media!