41. Conversations With People Who Believe Something Different Than You and How to Stay Connected When You Don’t See Eye to Eye With Meagan O’Nan
What do you do when someone you love sees the world completely differently than you?
If you’ve ever walked on eggshells around family, avoided certain topics with clients, or questioned whether connection was even possible across the divide—this episode is for you.
This week, I’m joined by Meagan O’Nan, a human connection speaker, consultant, and TEDx storyteller whose life and work center on one simple but radical idea: we can stay connected, even when we disagree.
We talk about everything from Meagan’s experience being outed in Mississippi and later returning to the same community to build a life, to the practical ways we can approach conversations that feel emotionally impossible.
If you’ve ever thought, “They’ll never understand me,” or “What’s the point of even trying?”—this episode might change your mind.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why the hardest conversations are often with the people we love most
Meagan’s personal story of rejection, healing, and coming home
The difference between seeking to understand vs. trying to change
How to emotionally prepare before diving into difficult conversations
Why cancel culture in day-to-day relationships causes deeper harm
Grounding practices to reconnect with your own humanity first
Real-life examples of staying open—even when you vote differently
Key Takeaway
When connection is the goal (not conversion), everything shifts.
Whether you’re talking to a family member who lives in a different political reality or navigating tough conversations in your business, Meagan reminds us that it’s not about being right. It’s about being real. Being curious. Being present. And having the courage to say: “I want to stay close to you—even if we don’t agree.”
Connect with Meagan
Website: meaganonan.com
Watch the TEDx Talk: What to Do When You Disagree with Someone You Love
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