In this episode, Melissa connects with David Ghiyam, a longtime friend and the force behind the scenes at Mary Ruth Organics. Despite the pressures of perfection, David is extremely proud that the brand he built with Mary Ruth, the mother of his children, is the #1 liquid vitamin brand in the stores they are in. In addition to his entrepreneurship, David was Melissa’s Kabbalah teacher years ago, sparking her passion for spirituality and helping her see what it could ignite within her. They dive ...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 86
PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains talk of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Kendall Toole to break down the competitive walls that can arise between women, especially in the fitness industry, and discuss the “unwellness in wellness” that often goes unspoken. They emphasize that there’s room for everyone to shine in their own way and dive into how they’ve dealt with trigger...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 6Ep. 85
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Rebecca Minkoff to talk all things motherhood, building a fashion empire, supporting women in business, and being the newest member of The Real Housewives of New York. As a mom of four, Rebecca shares her decision to have a fourth child and how she navigates all of the challenges and ups and downs after pregnancy. They discuss the growth of her company, its near-collapse during COVID, and her decision to sell it while staying on to preserve her legacy. Reb...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 84
In this week's episode, Melissa sits down with her husband, Noah, and their dear friends, Dave and Isabela Grutman, for a fun, candid conversation. Noah and Dave’s friendship goes back over 20 years, with both of them acting as each other's advisors in the hospitality industry, always offering unwavering support. Dave and Isabela’s love story began with a selfie on the first night they met, leading to a playful conversation about who said “I love you” first. Both men are deeply supportive of the...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 83
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Allison Evans, Co-Founder of Branch Basics, to share her incredible journey of creating non-toxic cleaning products while promoting wellness and education. Diagnosed with PCOS in 2002 and told she might not conceive naturally, Allison is now about to have her fourth child, crediting the lifestyle changes she’s made. They discuss the power of food as medicine and how harmful fragrances and perfumes, even from luxury brands, can affect our health. Allison hi...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 82
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Aviva Romm, a Yale-trained physician and midwife specializing in integrative women’s health. They discuss the importance of slowing down, living beyond work and success, and how misinformation about medications impacts our health. Dr. Romm highlights the dangers of endocrine disruptors in everyday products, the significance of gut health, and the need to keep blood sugar balanced. They cover topics like earlier puberty in girls due to modern chemicals,...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 81
In this solo episode, Melissa explores the concept of change and our natural resistance to it. She reflects on her recent work with a transformation coach which has led to profound insights, emphasizing that true transformation only occurs when we confront and move through challenges and learn to focus our energy on what fuels us. She discusses the importance of being radically transparent with self, especially when you start to feel disconnected or drained. This self-awareness is crucial for id...
Sep 04, 2024•25 min•Season 6Ep. 80
In this solo episode, Melissa explores how we can all learn to deeply trust ourselves, no matter what questions or challenges life presents. Inspired by a Q&A from Instagram, she shares insights on building a strong relationship with yourself, allowing you to show up as the person you aspire to be each day. Melissa emphasizes that doubt is inevitable, but instead of going opinion shopping, we should sit with it, look inside ourselves, and let the answers reveal themselves. If overwhelm hits,...
Aug 21, 2024•19 min•Season 5Ep. 79
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Bryan Mirabella, a lifelong athlete who has spent decades healing from childhood trauma after two severe head injuries. These experiences led him to discover the profound impact of breathwork in processing trauma and achieving wellness. Bryan shares how conscious nasal breathing can help us dissipate shock, live in harmony, and cultivate peace in our daily lives. Melissa, who has worked with Bryan to enhance her own breathwork practice, discusses the impor...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 78
In this insightful episode, Melissa sits down with Alisa Vitti, who shares her transformative journey following a hormonal collapse at a young age that shaped her future. Alisa emphasizes the complexity and necessity of understanding women's cycles and hormones for overall well-being. Her trademark concept, Cycle Syncing, has become a lifestyle for many women, guiding their daily health routines through the four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. They discuss the importance...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 77
In this enlightening episode, Melissa reconnects with a longtime friend and fellow wellness advocate, Kimberly Snyder, who has been a pioneer in the space for many years. They discuss the powerful practice of heart coherence, which brings calmness and helps reduce erratic emotions. Kimberly’s journey to this line of work is inspiring, having studied pre-med and working in hospitals, only to realize after traveling the world that her true calling was in the wellness space. She also shares pivotal...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 76
In this captivating episode, Melissa sits down with Bryce Baker, whose work focuses on digital wellness for everyone, but particularly on our children. Bryce sheds light on the social media epidemic plaguing our society, and how some problematic content can negatively affect your mood, cognitive function, and sleep. Through his company, Pixel Health, Bryce provides valuable information on combating cyberbullying, understanding body image issues, and decoding algorithms for both schools and house...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 75
In this fascinating episode, Melissa sits down with Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, to explore the art of communication. Bill breaks down how the way we speak in everyday situations profoundly impacts those we interact with. He highlights that public speaking is often the number one fear for most people, but this can be alleviated through breathing techniques and having a clear direction for your message. Melissa reflects on her transformative experience with Bill when she ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 74
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Khalil Rafati, founder of Sunlife Organics and author of the transformative book “I Forgot To Die” which, as Melissa describes, ‘will crack you right open.’ Melissa was eager to have Khalil on ever since she had an inspiring conversation and was generously gifted his book in Austin, TX, by the manager of Sunlife Organics. Khalil’s powerful energy and vibration emanate throughout this entire conversation. Growing up in Ohio with an abusive father, Khalil st...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 73
In this intuitive and unplanned solo episode, Melissa sits down to passionately remind us about the power of meditation. With over a decade of dedication to this practice, it has truly become the foundation of everything for her. Despite still occasionally resisting the practice, she emphasizes the immense benefits of breaking through that struggle and showing up consistently each day, reminding us that what we focus on grows. She offers practical tips on how to prioritize meditation, even thoug...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 72
In this week's episode, Melissa sits down with her long-time friends Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle, the founders of Sakara Life. Together, they share the profound journey of being childhood best friends who later simultaneously hit rock bottom in their early adult life—Danielle with yo-yo dieting and Whitney struggling with severe cystic acne. They discuss how these challenges inspired them to create Sakara, built on the philosophy of using food as medicine to heal our gut and to heal our ...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 71
In this incredibly informative episode, Melissa is joined by therapists Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan. As business partners in retreats and hosts of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy , where Melissa has previously been a guest, Vanessa and Dené bring a wealth of knowledge on relationships, motherhood, and managing heavy emotions. Both specializing in relationships, they kick off the conversation by discussing the importance of finding the right therapist and recognizing when it might be time to ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 70
In this heartfelt episode, Melissa is joined by one of her closest friends, Ann Marks. Ann, the founder of Full Feedings, an infant and toddler sleep program, shares her incredible journey and the deeply personal experiences that shaped her path. Full Feedings, known for its transformative videos and guides, helps parents worldwide achieve the fundamental need for quality sleep. As a single mother of three, Ann opens up about her own struggles, from navigating divorce to coping with the loss of ...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 69
This week, Melissa sits down with Tyler Fish, the co-founder of one of her go-to sauna and cold plunge brands, Sunhome Saunas. Together they explore the incredible benefits of contrast therapy, sharing best practices for sauna and cold plunge sessions along with a wealth of their wellness tips and lifestyle rituals. Tyler and Melissa discuss the importance of detoxing in today's urban world and highlight how happy they are that wellness clubs are becoming the new social hubs. They also discuss w...
Jun 05, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 68
In this motivational solo episode, Melissa delves into the transformative practice of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Melissa encourages us to confront the challenges in our lives head-on, from navigating the dissolution of friendships and tackling difficult conversations, to pursuing our dreams and learning to go for it. She emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of past mistakes and engaging in continuous self-reflection for personal growth. Melissa shares how avoiding these...
May 29, 2024•17 min•Season 5Ep. 67
In this episode, Melissa sits down with Carter Barnhart, who, in addition to being Melissa’s first client when she was a 1-on-1 nutrition coach, is the CEO and Founder of Charlie Health. Charlie Health is a groundbreaking virtual platform dedicated to delivering personalized, holistic mental health care to youth in crisis. Carter bravely shares her own journey through trauma at the age of 14 and the challenges she faced to find the right treatment. Her resilience and determination to help others...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 66
This week Melissa is joined by Jessica Sepel, nutritionist, entrepreneur and founder of JSHealth. In this candid conversation, Jess opens up about her personal journey from the shackles of fad dieting to embracing a holistic approach to nutrition and well-being. They discuss the pitfalls of restrictive eating, the importance of whole foods and food quality, and the profound impact of tuning into your body's unique needs. From combating adrenal fatigue to letting go of the scale, Jess offers inva...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Marie Forleo is an acclaimed life coach, motivational speaker, and the best-selling author of "Everything is Figureoutable." In this episode Melissa and Marie discuss how to create the life you truly desire. Marie shares her journey from working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to becoming a highly successful life coach. She describes how she realized she was not in the right profession and the steps she took to change careers and set herself on a more fulfilling path. Marie shares ac...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Join Melissa and Dylan Rudolph, the Director of Partnerships at MWH, in a special episode recorded from Maui. In this episode, Melissa and Dylan delve into your Q&A questions. They discuss Dylan’s seven-year journey at MWH and the remarkable growth and evolution she's witnessed within the brand and Melissa herself. Dylan shares insights into her role, overseeing partnerships and the podcast at MWH, revealing what she's learned and her favorite aspects about her job, the company, and Melissa ...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Known as the "Sproutman," Doug Evans is a health food entrepreneur, advocate for the raw food movement, and author of the National Bestseller, “The Sprout Book.” In this episode, Doug shares his extraordinary journey of discovering the nutritional power of sprouts and thriving in the desert by living entirely off the sprouts he grew. From his personal transformation fueled by sprouts to his mission to elevate these nutrient-packed foods, Doug's passion is infectious. Tune in as he unveils the se...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Melissa sits down with Molly Bloom, the extraordinary woman behind Molly’s Game, who ran the world's most well known poker game. From her unexpected transition from competitive skiing to bartending at the iconic Viper Room in Los Angeles, Molly's entrepreneurial spirit led her to orchestrate high-stakes poker tournaments attended by the elite of society. However, her world came crashing down in 2013 when she became entangled in a $100 million money laundering and illegal sports gambling scandal....
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Join Melissa in this episode as she sits down with the incredibly talented fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ronny Kobo. Growing up in Hong Kong, Ronny's childhood was steeped in fashion, thanks to her father's denim business. However, her true love for fashion ignited when she discovered that her designs could empower women and instill confidence in them. Melissa and Ronny explore the concept that great style truly mirrors the confidence of the individual wearing the clothes and is grounded in...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Join Melissa and Emily Sklar, the Head of Marketing at MWH, for this special episode recorded at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Fresh off the stage as a keynote speaker, Melissa delves into her passion for public speaking, emphasizing her desire to empower others by sharing her personal journey. Melissa and Emily explore how, despite not conforming to the traditional CEO mold, Melissa has embraced her unconventional background as a strength. Emily also provides exclusive insights into the inner workings...
Apr 03, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 59
In this solo episode, Melissa discusses the transformative practice of cold plunging. Initially skeptical and uncomfortable with the practice, Melissa shares her journey of embracing the cold plunge and discovering the benefits of cold therapy. By focusing on deep nasal breathing, Melissa reveals how cold plunging goes beyond mere physical discomfort to become a powerful tool for mindfulness and motivation. Tune in to learn how cold plunging can enhance your mood, focus, and physical performance...
Mar 27, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 58
In this episode, Melissa is joined by functional medicine psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, for a discussion on mental health. Dr. Vora offers a fresh perspective on mental well-being by advocating for a holistic approach to tackling struggles with common conditions like anxiety and depression. Dr. Vora identifies two different types of anxiety: one that signals an imbalance in our physical body, and a second that indicates that our intuition is telling us that something in our lives is out of align...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 57
