Keep doing you. Ignore the "safety police" and ride your ride. I ride with all my gear all the time, but I don't lecture anyone who doesn't. We are all grown adults. Keep finding your happy moments. 🤘🏾🔥🏍️
You seem to be doing the right things. I’ve never struggled with anxiety to the degree you are talking about but agree that riding helps relieve stress. Stay safe!
Well done,Meg. As a lawyer you know there’s no clearer path to the truth than honesty. I’ve struggled with trauma induced anxiety since a teenager. Resulting in attention deficit, self doubt, and the same restless mind and sleepless nights. I discovered it all but disappears when I’m on the bike. I think it’s a combination of elevated concentration, along with the stimulation of constantly changing scenery (and it just feels so good!). So don’t give the negative people a second thought… it’s your journey, and you’re on the right path. Simply surround yourself with a small circle of people you love and trust, and ride your two wheel therapist! Cheers.
Riding clears my mind and helps me focus. Greatest therapy in the world. Thanks for being real and transparent. I think this video will really resonate with people. 5 stars !
Meg You do you fantastically! I have been along with you on your journey from the start of the channel. You inspired me to get back into the journey myself again and remember the thrill of freedom and the feel the wind in my face as well. Only a month left till Sturgis! Stay safe Meg. You and camera man our the exact people that I ride to meet.
I’ve struggled with anxiety for decades. What I thought was going to be my future wife has not spoken with me for over a month, so I’ve been living on my Harley trying to stop the anxiety. The first person that says you should live your life a certain way, should be the last person you listen to. I could give 2 shits about what people think of me. Keep being you. Stay safe.
Much better that you found out now rather than almost a million dollars later in alimony etc. Sorry for your pain but something tells me you’re gonna be okay. Just be yourself and ride safe.
You are a fighter and a survivor. You are fearless and not afraid of anything coming your way as far anxiety troubles worries. You can cope with any situation. Jerry Paladino said you are fearless. He was right and knew a lot about you Meg. It still shows to this day. Forget about public outcry what others you should be doing. They’re not supporting you or paying your bills. You are in complete command and control of everything in your life and you know it. It’s too bad other people can not realize it. Good luck and have a great journey and Ride Safe. Get well soon Camera Man. You will be riding safe again too.
This is a great video! Thank you! I can relate 100% to all of it…well, except I wasn’t a competitive gymnast or college cheerleader. 😊 As much as I don’t want others to feel the anxiety I feel, it’s supportive to know that someone as amazing as you are also deals with it, and are doing similar things that I am doing to relieve it. I bought my bike this year after 25+ years away from it, and it has changed my life. Thank you for sharing, and I wish you all the best. 🙏🏻❤️
Dear Meg I can relate to your anxieties I also find myself going for long solo rides to get rid of my anxiety and to clear my head riding on a big bad Harley is the best medicine that one can take to help themselves cope with everyday ups and downs I've been on the Harley Roads for over 35 yes and I wouldn't trade the wind in your face and the awesome power and sounds that only a Harley can bring so my advice to you is my long time moto LIVE TO RIDE RIDE TO LIVE Your friend here in San Antonio Texas
Great video, I can definitely relate! It puts me in the moment and demands my attention. I am a criminal defense lawyer and riding my motorcycle reduces stress and is just pure fun. Even when I have a scary moment it makes me appreciate being alive. Truly alive! I totally agree about the benefits outweighing the risks for me. People who have ridden understand the thrill. I started later in life and my only regret is not starting earlier. I always feel better after a ride. Sometimes I say to myself I am just going to ride for 30 minutes and I am out for 5 hours. Hard to get off it. Thank again !
Being 100% REAL is key to this social media stuff. When we post only the happy stuff it can also back fire and make others feel like their life sucks. But when viewers can hear some struggles it makes you relatable. Thank you for sharing. You’re awesome!!
it's 1:30 am and I have insomnia too. This video was as good as any you've made. Thank you for the honesty and keeping it so Real. Stay strong, you're an amazing person.
I am glad you mentioned that you have trouble quieting your mind. You here a lot about anxiety,but not about the brain side of it. I have the same issue restless thoughts. I'm glad to hear I am not the only one.
Meg, thanks for posting this video. I can relate. Riding helps me tremendously as well. I'm a fellow Maryland rider. Fortunate to be the owner of a new 2022 Low Rider ST. Purchased 4 weeks ago, 1,500 miles logged so far on the ST. I live on the Eastern Shore and work in Hanover. I hope to see you on the road someday! Best, Kevin
I totally understand what riding does for you. I'm a US Army Gulf war veteran, and 26-year police officer in DC, and I need it myself. It has been a Godsend no doubt. I went thru motor school with my dept over about 24 years ago and have loved riding ever since. It is therapeutic for me as well and I'm thankful to say, it has replaced alcohol. I haven't had a drink in 20 years now. I just get on the bike and go and it all melts away. For me, it's mostly done solo. It's a personal thing for me, time alone from it all. I do very few events such as Gettysburg where you are going or group rides even. I've also found exercise such as hiking places like the mountains in VA, MD, or W. VA is awesome when I can't ride. There is nothing more beautiful than hiking the Appalachian trail in those places and looking at some of the mountain views. I don't know if you have ever tried that, you should give it a try Meg. It's great exercise too.
I just watched the vid. Your journey is exact same as my journey with anxiety and harleys. You have a good man by your side! Never stop what you're doing. Ps. I'm an attorney in Australia with 3 kids too. I feel peace when the wind is in my face and on my chest. You were a competitive athlete, as was I. Harleys have given me the exact same as you. Peace and love from Australia xo
Big thank you! Today I learned something because you were talking candidly about your anxiety. I have heard the term but did not know what people are experiencing when they say they have anxiety. Thank you for giving me a better understanding.
I think to a certain extent that's why we all ride. It gives us time to be in our head alone undistracted, no phone, nobody talking to you etc. That's why I won't figure out how to answer the phone when I'm riding, it has voice mail and it can wait. Have you ever seen a motorcycle in the parking lot of a therapist's office? I'm on the other end of the spectrum, I've had a motorcycle license for 16 years and owned my bike for 15 years, but it just turned 10,000 miles. I ride in boots a t-shirt and jeans mostly, and illinois requires eye protection but not a helmet. You're at a point where you still need to be careful even though you're getting comfortable, don't get too comfortable and complacent, that's when accidents happen. You're doing awesome and I love your content.
My heart goes out to your dealing with anxiety. My daughter also has anxiety issues also so I have some idea of what you are going through. Keep doing what makes you happy and keep being you, it's the only person you can be. I lost a brother to cancer 10 years ago and a close friend 4 years ago.and since then I live my life to the fullest, we are not promised tomorrow.
No Worries Meg. We Love you and Cameraman just The way you are. You have forever subscriber's here. You are a Amazing inspiration for us struggling with anxiety. It's a blessing that you found your decompression methods.
I suffer from... as close as I can self diagnose... PTSD and depression. Riding has been a key to getting out of the funk our brains sometimes cause us to experience. I'm glad you also have found some relief thru riding. I found your channel when I bought my 2020 lowrider S and have followed you since. You and others I follow have made motovlogging very intriguing to me, so much so I recently started my own channel. WOW is it hard and a ton of work. I appreciate what you do!
Hey thank you for sharing, sounds you are doing a real good job at managing your problems 👍keep doing what you're doing young Lady. You'll be just fine, proud of you for sharing. Hugs'n'Kisses from Daniel in California.
Your def not alone when it comes to anxiety. Been taking medicine for it 5yrs now & it has been a life saver. Looking back I think I've had it most of my life, but wasn’t really noticeable in my younger yrs. Then at 39-40 it really really started to affect me & my marriage. Finally got on medicine at 42 & it has helped a LOT! I feel like a better version of myself now. I think anxiety is more common than ppl realize & shouldn't be taboo talking abt it. You are absolutely right abt riding. It forces you in the moment & gets you outta your own head. Now I know why I started riding 20+yrs ago…lol. Great vids, just discovered your channel 👍🏻
Your light extends way past Maryland. You've inspired many of us from all walks of life. Keep shining, inspire and most important keep riding into the wind.
I'm 68, been riding since I was 16, the bike is a stress reliever! But I have to watch the cars around me, analyze and anticipate everything, front, back, left and right, cause if I don't I will be dead or crippled!
First, this is a great video and your honesty shined through :) I struggled with depression and riding helps me cope. Something only us as riders can understand, So I truly appreciate this.
I have ridden 54 years and the peace I get is immeasurable. Until last year, I rode in penny loafers or boat shoes, jeans, shirt and half helmet. As I have written before, I have ridden from Virginia Beach to 49 of fifty states (missing Hawaii) and most of Canada. I find your journey inspirational and hope you stay safe throughout. Opening up to your followers about your life only serves to make you more of a friend and endear you to us. Find internal peace. Personally, I believe in God's over watch and the strength he gives us to battle the demons.
Thanks meg i suffer the same fears due to anxiety and find riding helps aswell. I played sport as a child and was always fearful of failure . I watched alot of anxiety videos and found yours to be most relatable to me. Thanks again now im going for a ride Shane from australia
You know what Meg..you just do you hun. If you are comfortable..go for it. You are a good safe rider. Just be careful and stay defensive. Have fun. Wish Mike a speedy recovery. God speed ! Someone here in Myrtle Beach cares about you kids. :-)
Thanks for sharing. It's good that you are gaining more control over your situation. Nothing is as powerful as the mind. We don't always need drugs or counseling to master things within us. You got this 👍. Stay focused on the things you want to happen and off the things you don't. Iceman. 50 years of riding..
Meg..you did great on your first vlog without cameraman. Thanks so much for sharing part of your personal life..It's nice to see that part of you. All I can say is that since I have been watching your videos it has inspired me to get out more on my bike and make plans to get out of my comfort zone..so Thank you and keep up the great videos. There are always going to be haters out there but keep up the great inspiration..Be safe!
I understand the anxiety so well. I suffer from CPTSD and riding has literally saved my life. I am 57 and I have always wanted to ride but just started March 2020. I would probably not be here right now if I had not found this escape from my reality. A lifelong friend got me started and took me under his wing and showed me how to ride safely. I do not get to ride as much as I want to right now as I am caretaker 24/7 for my Mom with Alzheimer's. Be safe and enjoy life.
Thank you for opening up and letting us see a side that’s hard to expose. I know because within the past year I’ve had to move from Nashville back to NC to take care of my elderly parents. And I’ve realized that anxiety is real, I use to think it was just a scape goat for people. But after experiencing it first hand I apologize to those whom I offended. Once again thanks for sharing and helping.
Meg, I totally understand and agree with everything you've said here. I myself an a disabled veteran, not physically. If it weren't for riding I know I would no longer be here. My bike is named Satisfaction. But she's so much more than her name, she's also my sanity, my therapist, my reason, my everything. Like it should be with a wife, i wouldn't want to live another day without her. Im in Minnesota, but just having her here in my garage throughout the winter, being able to work on her, keeps me hopeful through the bitter winter months. Some people think it's unhealthy how she means so much to me. But what they fail to understand is that if she weren't here neither would I be. They don't remember that before I got her they wouldn't see me for months at a time. They weren't there to see me isolating, barely able to even leave my bedroom for months at a time. My anxiety, depression, and PTSD overpowered me to a crippling degree. And the helmet thing I agree with too. I don't wear one. It's not required in my state. And truthfully, once your up to hwy speeds they dont do much more than add weight to your head and increase your chances of breaking your neck. I don't know if youverhad any problems with unattentive drivers not seeing you, but I picked up a train horn from "Motohorn.com". Its been a life saver on many occasions thus far. You might want to check em out. You can use the discount code "MH20" a save 20% if you decide to pick one up. I'm sorry I missed you guys at Sturgis, i hit Iron My. Rd. like 4 times and Needles Hwy. too. I skipped the Badlands, but I'll hit them next year since you said they we're so awesome. Give Mike my best wishes for a speedy recovery please. He sure seems like a decent guy. Well i don't want to write a book here, so I'll leave you with this, keep it rubber side down and keep on cruizin! Peace!
Wind Therapy is Legit...Love the Honesty and openness in this video Meg and We all have insecurities even us big bad Biker Dudes it's just a Human thing you're too strong to let anxiety stop you girl but you already know that,Hope Michael is healing up Fast Happy Independence Day to you Both!!.. Great video 🤘🇺🇲🦅
Full face helmets give me claustrophobia. Not to mention way to hot to ware above 75 degrees. Enjoy every minute of riding you can , I started on a mini bike at 8 and am on my 12th motorcycle but after a 200 + mile ride yesterday I’m so sore from arthritis. Great video Meg & I have anxiety also but the meds have helped a lot.
That was awesome. Being vulnerable like that is hard. We all deal with anxiety in some level. Some of us it rules our lives. I’ve dealt with ptsd since I was 14 and I’m 48 years old now. This is a journey with it and every day I find new ways to maintain and deal. And being in 2’s has helped tremendously. Just being in that moment on my bike riding down the highway. Nothing like it. Peace and love #ghostin
I been riding 50 years , Riding my harley helps me cope with having caner, when im in the wind I feel normal again. Takes my mine away from things , Makes me want live, days I cant ride I enjoy cleaning the bike ! I know exactly what your talking about . I feel the same way!
Wear what you want and ride as you want. I’ve worn different style helmets and i currently wear a modular that is not even sold in the states. I love the content and on days I can’t get out and ride i feel like i do when i watch your videos. Stay happy, stay safe. Also….three businesses????? Holy crap!
I totally agree with you about the wind in your face. I never wear a full face. I have a half helmet and a 3/4 that I wear all the time. Wind therapy is a real thing. I find I am the most relaxed and i an all around better mood when the wind is in my face. As for the "Safety Patrol"... DON'T WORRY ABOUT THEM! You ride your ride! If they feel safer with all the gear thats great, and more power to them! But YOU ride your ride! Love the channel, love you and cameraman you guys are just great people.
Dang you were right down the street from me, near Frankford. Cool seeing you ride down 26. See you guys hopefully up in Gettysburg. Thanks for sharing your struggles.
Just be you been riding for 19 years and that's the only time I escape life's problems and live so enjoy riding and leave everything else behind and look at the positives in your life !
Everybody needs to find that thing that helps them destress. For me it is boating and motorcycling. The way you explained it will help the next person find what helps them. For some it is golf, bowling or whatever it is. I hate golf and bowling, but we are all a little different and a little the same. Good job on helping others to think about what might help them.
Great Video well said, keep your head up and keep doing what your doing Ridin Large, Ridin is the biggest part in my life 100% being doing it since I was 7 years old and I'm 60 now and Loving it as much as i did when I was 7. ANXIETY yes I no all about it, it Sucks but keep thinking HAPPY THOUGHTS and of coarse keep RIDIN LARGE BE SAFE HAPPY THOUGHTS FROM TORONTO CANADA 🇨🇦
I get the ‘I can’t turn my brain off’ thing. Maybe it’s stress? I think of myself as pretty stress free, but there are still some things that really bother me and I guess they are lingering in the back of my noggin. For a long time, I couldn’t remember dreams after just waking up. I’m starting to remember them again. Maybe my noggin is letting go of some stuff. Motorcycling is fun, but lately, for me it’s been camping. Love my teardrop. I floated a river today…twice! Absolutely beautiful. ✌️
just found your channel. damn your fit!! i am 67, and i have come to the fact, i don't like hangin with a lot of people. whenever i get bored, and it's not raining like heck. i get on the bike and go anywhere i want just to ride. no particular place or direction, just ride for fun. i do feel so much better after a ride. nice bike too!
thank you for this vid, i suffer with anxiety everyday and minute of my life. i can't turn off my brain either, its on 24/7. i still think about things i did 40 years ago. it's a life long struggle and riding is the only way i can block everything out. riding has truly saved my life. thanks again
When I bought my first bike it was really about me fulfilling my life long dream of owning a Harley. But il my bike quickly became my therapist. I too have one of the most stressful jobs in the US as a truck driver/ owner operator and small business owner. My bike is my way to unwind and free my mind and thoughts of my stress and anxiety. I think riding does that for a lot of people and it’s a beautiful thing. A true statement I once heard was that you never see a sad rider. Indeed I never have. Something to think about.
As my pop used to say...opinions are like assholes everyone has one and nobody thinks theirs stinks...so pay them no mind. Your vids like this are what made me sub. There are lots of attractive thumbnails out there but quality content is what makes a good channel. You are doing great.
Thanks Meg. No One can really understand anxiety unless they live with it. For me it is almost impossible to voice what happens when I have an episode and what the body goes through along with the mind. If you live alone and are single It can be terrifying. Like you I find the most peaceful times are when I am on the bike it is like I become a totally different being, THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!! Stay Well Stay Safe and Enjoy Each Day
I ended a 10 year living relationship. Broke her heart . I left a great job of 6 years . I left my immediate friends and family, moved 7 hours away . Starting fresh . I just came back from a 4 hour ride , by myself , barbecue chicken is ready to eat . I'm happy ,I'm alone , I got my wind therapy 😌. Love ya fellow rider . Coming at ya from quesnel, british columbia in canada 🇨🇦
Riding is my therapy as well, i get maybe 5 hrs sleep . I wake up at all hrs. Once I wake I’m up, cursed for 30 years now. Your not alone, you’re family, we love you and Michael . You do you 👍🏼🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
At least you have found ways to relieve the anxiety and control it somewhat. Most people just rely on physicians only and i can't blame them. One day someone will have a seminar of how they have overcome anxiety . Peace .
You are an awesome woman.. I have no real advice for the anxiety or insomnia.. I know my mind races to but there's things I do at night that helps.. I know for sure riding my bike really helps a lot.. and I do like watching your videos alot.. I love your adventures.. you seem to be a really wonderful person.. thank you for the efforts.. cheers from Alabama Oh.. those boots 👍👍 love em..
Anxiety is no joke. Mine is caused by ptsd from the military and riding definitely helps. I also tend to ride with a full face but feel the same way about the wind in my face so occasionally do that. I love this content and you, like Million Dollar Bogan, have inspired me to jump into motovlogging. I have a lot to talk about. Only issue is I have no idea what I need for a good setup. Anyway, you’re definitely not alone with those thoughts and feelings
