Megan Darnell
Nurse Health And Wellness Coach at Thrive RN
Megan Darnell is a Duke-certified health and wellness coach with degrees in Exercise Science, Psychology, and Nursing (BSN). With a background in neuroscience and a passion for holistic well-being, Megan specializes in burnout prevention and self-care strategies. Their mission is to help individuals rewire their habits, optimize their health, and shift from burnout to balance—fueling the passion fire while extinguishing the stress fire.
Upcoming presentations
The Power of the Pause
A Strategic Reset for High-Performance Systems
In fast-paced, high-performing environments, speed is often treated as a virtue. Momentum is rewarded, pausing is postponed, and as long as things are “still working,” there’s little reason to stop. The unspoken assumption is simple: why slow down if nothing is obviously broken? But anyone who has ever dealt with a frozen computer knows that clicking faster rarely fixes the problem. In this...
Past presentations
Your brain is constantly adapting, shaping your habits, focus, and resilience. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the neuroscience of habit formation, stress response, and sleep—uncovering how to rewire your neural pathways for better health and cognitive performance. You’ll also learn how movement plays a key role in brain function, emotional regulation, and long-term well-being. Wal...