Monday with Meryl

Notes on letting go, clarity, and what comes next

Short essays for women in transition. Written the way I coach: plainly, without hurry, and with room for the season you're actually in.

Why Do We Keep Breaking Promises to Ourselves?

Photo by Maddi Bazzocco on Unsplash Monday with Meryl | A weekly reflection on clarity, space, and life transitions. When I started working out, I would book my sessions one month in advance. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. But life kept […]

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April 19, 2026

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April 12, 2026

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March 29, 2026

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March 22, 2026

We are not closing out a month. We are stepping into a season.And that feels different to me. ...

March 15, 2026

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Monday with Meryl

Notes on letting go, clarity, and what comes next

Why Do We Keep Breaking Promises to Ourselves?

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