Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman

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 teac...

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 ...

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...

What started as an idea born from personal experience has become a movement. The founders of Dateability, a dating app designed for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses, join Morgan to talk about their journey, from navigating health challenges to creating a space where everyone can experience love without stigma. They share what it means to choose joy, how their platform is chang...

Birthday Boyfriend Series... part two! Mr. B joins Morgan for a second episode, this time for a listener Q&A. They're spilling alllll of it from why she kept him a secret to how they've built a strong foundation outside of her public life. They talk about their shared love for travel as well as the small quirks that make their relationship so special (Morgan gets night time zoomies!!) It'...

They're sharing the FULL story. From the very first moment they met, to that instant spark that made them both think, "this is special." Hear how Mr. B really feels about Morgan's pets, including bringing Remi on their first trip together, and how they're navigating her public life. Plus, Mr. B has a Harry Potter scar that comes with a big story, and the special qualities they love most about each other.

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Morgan brings in Dr. Marina Rosenthal, a couples therapist specializing in high-conflict couples. Dr. Marina Rosenthal breaks down what makes “high-conflict” couples different from other couples, why standard tips sometimes fail, and how trauma or neurodivergence can disguise itself as intentional hurt. She explains how to spot destructive communication patterns, why “zero conf...

In this episode, Veterinarian Dr. Josie opens up about the deep connections we share with our pets, from the way they mirror our own habits to the tough question of whether love shifts when children enter the picture. She talks candidly about the realities of overweight pets, why managing their health can add years to their lives, and how pet parenting often feels a lot like raising kids. Dr. Josi...

In this episode, Veterinarian Dr. Josie opens up about the deep connections we share with our pets, from the way they mirror our own habits to the tough question of whether love shifts when children enter the picture. She talks candidly about the realities of overweight pets, why managing their health can add years to their lives, and how pet parenting often feels a lot like raising kids. Dr. Josi...

Morgan and Morgan dive into everything from the latest celebrity news to real-life awkward encounters. They kick things off with Taylor Swift’s engagement... discussing their reactions, what it means for Swifties everywhere, and how a major pop culture moment can sneak its way into your own life decisions. Then, they move into The Summer I Turned Pretty, sharing their hot takes on the love triangles, messy heartbreaks, and wh...

Struggle Jennings has lived a life few could imagine from surviving gunshots, serving time behind bars, and carrying the weight of being the grandson of country music icon Waylon Jennings. In this powerful conversation, he opens up about the turning points that led him from prison cells to packed-out shows, how he rewrote his story through music, and what it means to honor a legendary name while carving his own path.

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From starting a nonprofit at just 15 to leading a multimillion-dollar organization serving hundreds of children daily in Uganda, Sarah’s journey is one of vision, grit, and heart. In this episode, she shares the challenges of leadership, balancing personal sacrifices with professional passion, and the power of staying present through it all. We dive into the lessons learned over 18 years, the launch of a new campus, and how o...

Holly and her son Nate join this week's episode! Nate is the 22-year-old founder of 21 Pineapples, a Hawaiian shirt company on a mission to spread joy, break stereotypes, and change the world with love. Nate, who has Down syndrome, shares his humor, wisdom, and heartfelt outlook on life reminding us all to “be a good human.” Holly opens up about their journey, the challenges and g...

What happens after veterans return home? For many, it’s a silent struggle filled with isolation, trauma, and lack of support. Jeff Upton shares how We Are Building Lives is stepping in to change that by offering housing, hope, and second chances. He and Morgan talk about the veterans behind the statistics, the challenges of rebuilding from nothing, and how one act of kindness can ripple into life-changing impact.

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Army veteran Scotty Hasting survived being shot ten times in Afghanistan. He recalls the ambush that started it all, the recovery process, the survivor's guilt that haunts him, and the different means of therapy he's used to heal. Learning to find his way again, Hasting discovered his voice and a talent for songwriting about the things he's been through. Now he's helping others heal and connect through his music, including one of h...

Morgan answers questions from Take This Personally listeners on a range of topics. She shares helpful advice when looking to change careers, becoming a therapy animal team, working in social media, and how to date in this modern world. She answers the big question, "is he the one?" and how her new boyfriend handles her public life. She gives the biggest misconception of herself, if her high school bullies have ever reached out, and...

What if the foods marketed as “healthy” are actually keeping you stuck? Tasha Rosales shares how years of gut issues, gestational diabetes, and chronic fatigue pushed her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about health. What started as a quest to heal her body turned into a full family transformation. From raising informed eaters (not restricted ones) to finding re...

Functional Health Expert Stefanie Adler unpacks the word “healthy” and why most things we’ve been told in modern times are wrong. She shares why many women are unknowingly deficient in minerals and how this overlooked issue affects metabolism, hormones, and everyday energy. She dives into the root causes behind modern health issues from Candida overgrowth to unexplained infertility and how it’s linked to min...

Morgan sits down with four remarkable individuals from Abe's Garden whose stories span generations of love, loss, resilience, and wisdom. Ward shares a heartfelt account of falling in love at a fraternity party, and the profound connection that changed everything. Brenda reflects on nearly six decades of marriage, raising three children, and t...