100. A Hundred Conversations Later: On Friendship, Motherhood, and Finding What Works with Megan Leonard
AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing · Dr. Ashley Blackington
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Show Notes
For our 100th episode, Ashley sits down (in person!) with longtime friend and poet Megan (Meg) Leonard to talk about the beginnings of AND/BOTH, the early days of motherhood, and the stubborn, beautiful work of staying true to yourself when life keeps changing. From stroller walks and kindergarten drop-offs to building creative work in the cracks of a very full life, this episode is a love letter to friendship, identity, and choosing what actually works for you.
In the first part of this conversation we cover:
- Finding your people in the lonely early seasons of motherhood
- Building a creative life alongside caregiving and paid work
- The tiny windows of time that move big projects forward
- “Ghost in a meat suit on a space rock” energy—picking what matters
- Why one good friend can be more than enough
Connect with Megan:
- Megan Leonard, poet & writing mentor
- Instagram: @megan_leonardpoetry
- Books: Book of Lullabies (Milk & Cake Press) and Larkspur Queen (Broadstone Books)
- 1:1 Writing Mentorship: DM Meg on Instagram; mention AND/BOTH for her 2025 pricing if you book your intake before Dec 31
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
Podcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/
Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822
Instagram: @mydovetail.app