Meg Josephson

Meg Josephson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), meditation teacher, and author known for her trauma-informed and compassion-focused approach to mental health. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University and is certified in meditation through the Nalanda Institute. Combining her clinical expertise with mindfulness practices, Meg has built a broad online presence, reaching hundreds of thousands of followers who seek her accessible insights on healing, self-compassion, and emotional wellbeing.

Meg’s debut book, Are You Mad at Me?: How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You (2025), explores a lesser-known trauma response called “fawning.” This response involves excessive people-pleasing as a way to seek safety in relationships, often at the expense of one’s own needs. In her book, Meg reframes fawning not as a flaw but as an adaptive survival strategy, guiding readers to understand themselves better and develop healthier boundaries. The book blends memoir, clinical wisdom, and case studies to help readers cultivate self-compassion and authenticity.

Meg’s own healing journey began in a challenging family environment affected by addiction, and later deepened when she recovered from a debilitating concussion. These experiences led her to discover the power of meditation and mindfulness as transformative tools for trauma recovery and emotional balance.

Beyond her writing, Meg runs workshops and supports communities globally, offering practical tools for dealing with attachment trauma, inner-child wounds, and burnout. Her approach is grounded in kindness, creativity, and a belief in the resilience of the human spirit.

Through therapy, mindfulness, and writing, Meg Josephson encourages people to reconnect with themselves, break free from people-pleasing patterns, and live more joyful, fulfilled lives. Her work resonates deeply with those seeking to heal and grow beyond their past.