I’ve developed this set of principles based on my life experience — and the people I’ve coached and mentored throughout the years. These beliefs have been specifically designed to help your brain slide into a state of heightened positivity, where ANYTHING is possible. You’ll see that just by embodying ONE of these, creating change and taking inspired action will come naturally to you. You will learn how to become the embodiment of your beliefs and live your life on your terms in alignment with Y...
Sep 06, 2022•36 min
In today's episode of Motivate+ we discuss how to let go of control around your children, the importance of foam rolling, making time for your lover, my new journal, my favorite face exfoliator, PLUS I have a FREE meditation for you! Free meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/pregnancymeditation The Wholy Mama Journal: www.melissaambrosini.com/journal Head to www.melissaambrosini.com for more episodes, my books, meditations, and inspiring blogs. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsle...
Sep 04, 2022•17 min
What is the key to end suffering? How can you stop feeling guilt? Is it possible to end the war with your inner critic? How? To help me answer all these questions and more, I’m joined by world renowned spiritual teacher Byron Katie. After 10 years of self-loathing and depression so was able to pull herself out of the drakness and live her dream life. Her secret? Questioning her feelings and not believing her thoughts. Since then, Byron Katie has dedicated her life to teaching people what she cal...
Aug 30, 2022•57 min
In today's episode of Motivate+ we discuss how different energies in the home affect us, my favorite doco right now, the importance of toxic free kids today, the best health hacks, why relationships are keys to health and longevity and so much more. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com for more episodes, my books, meditations, and inspiring blogs. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Aug 30, 2022•22 min
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Aug 25, 2022•40 min
What is the key to finally getting the life of your dreams, unlocking your true potential, finding your destiny, and calling in your soulmate? Mark Victor Hansen — one of the godfathers of personal development — believes that by learning how to ask the *right* questions you CAN manifest the life of your dreams. You may know Mark as the best-selling co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and brand. Or maybe you’ve had the opportunity to be captured by his charismatic, dynamic, and...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 24 min
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned since becoming a mother is there’s no perfect way to parent. No matter your role - step parent, adopted parent, parent or otherwise. There’s no such thing as ‘perfect’. In fact you can delete that word from your vocabulary right now. Becoming a stepmama has been one of the biggest gifts, lessons and areas of growth of my life. Step parenting ain’t for the faith hearted, it’s for the BIG hearted and I truly believe, it has been integral in my journey of bec...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Do you believe that you are being guided through everything you experience for a reason? From escaping prison to solitary confinement, Gregory David Roberts believes that everything happens to us for a reason. He has an unbelievable story of transformation and one you won’t want to miss. Best-selling author of the cult novel Shantaram, composer, and artist Gregory David Roberts has lived a big and colorful life. You may know him as the author of critically acclaimed novel, Shantaram which is set...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Do you have a hard time letting go of the relationships that don’t serve you, the labels that restrict you, and the pressure to be the “best” at everything you do? When was the last time you put YOURSELF above everything else in your life? When was the last time you asked yourself, “what do I really need?” To get right into the thick of it, without filters, I’ve asked my dear friend Sophie Jaffe to come back on the show. In today’s conversation you’ll hear a real and honest conversation about mo...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 34 min
What’s the best way to move beyond fear and cultivate inner stillness? How can we chase big audacious goals, without getting pulled out of the present moment and thrust into dissatisfaction and longing? And for the love of bliss balls, what’s the best way to uncover your TRUE life purpose and bring more meaning to your life?! To dive deep into these profound questions, I’m joined on the show by the inimitable Dan Millman. You may know him as the bestselling author of ‘Way of the Peaceful Warrior...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Is your home secretly harbouring toxic health hazards like mold, EMFs, and harmful chemicals? It’s not nice to think that where you live could be hurting you and your family, but according to today’s guest, Nicole Bijlsma — a world leading expert on building biology and environmental exposure — many of our homes are like ‘loaded guns’ when it comes to the toxic burdens they place on our bodies. Luckily, there are LOADS of simple, doable, inexpensive things you can do to identify and fix toxic pr...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 38 min
What happens when comedy meets transformation? You might not expect a comedian to have the answers to some of life’s biggest questions. But then, Kyle Cease is no ordinary comedian. Kyle Cease is evolving out loud. After over 20 years of chasing what he thought was his dream — appearing in blockbuster movies and headlining comedy specials, Kyle suddenly realized that he was following the wrong path, and that he’d been accidentally postponing his happiness the whole time. Heeding the call of his ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Do you ever wish you could better understand the messages the Universe is trying to send you? That you could tap into the ancient wisdom and divine guidance of the spirit world? And that you knew how to awaken the sacred, spiritual gifts that live inside you? Alyson Charles is a shaman revered for her ability to channel messages from both the spirit world and the natural world. In particular, she’s known for her uncanny ability to communicate the messages and insights of ‘power animals’. What’s ...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Before I was even pregnant, I had preconceived ideas about the kind of mother I’d be, and what I would and would not do as a parent. (I think many of us do!) Today, in this solo episode, I want to unpack those expectations I’d placed on myself — and how it is that I came to do some of the EXACT things I swore I’d never do. I think it’s so empowering to talk about this kind of stuff — about letting ourselves evolve, adapt and change our minds; about acknowledging that sometimes, despite our best ...
Jun 30, 2022•39 min
How are you, really? Jenna Kutcher wants to know. Jenna is a small-town Minnesota mama obsessed with all things marketing who turned a $300 Craigslist camera into a seven-figure empire. She also has a #1 rated podcast with *millions* of downloads, a suite of massively popular online products and programs, and a soon-to-be-bestselling book (not to mention a rock solid marriage and two gorgeous kids!). But when I sat down behind the mic with her for this episode (her second appearance on the show!...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min
What can our pelvic bowl teach us about our health, our creativity, and ourselves? What does it mean to ‘mother from your centre’? And how can women reclaim the innate wisdom of their bodies? To delve into these deep, insightful questions I’m joined by author, TEDx speaker and Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Tami Lynn Kent. Tune in to hear why Tami’s book is one of my favourite books EVER, what it means to ‘mother from your centre’, why so many women are carrying tension and trauma inside the...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Starting your baby on solids is one of the most confusing and daunting tasks for new parents — What foods should you start with? Which is better, purées or baby-led weaning? And for the love of organic pumpkin, how MUCH food should you give them?! Joining us with all the answers is Luka McCabe — the creative force behind Boob to Food. Tune in to hear her epic advice around introducing allergens, the BEST ‘first foods’ for maximum nourishment, how to tell if your bubba is ready for solids, the su...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min
It’s time for another deep-dive solo pod! You guys sent in some epic questions — about our home, why we’re moving, my routine, what we’re doing with Baby B right now, and more — and I’m so excited to pull back the curtain and share the answers. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ll know that I LOVE sharing the ‘behind the scenes’ details like this, as well as the stuff that I’m loving right now and the things that I’m currently working on in myself — and you’ll find all those things and more in ...
Jun 10, 2022•49 min
Imagine if you had to skip school or work each month because you didn’t have access to safe, affordable menstrual products… How many days would that add up to over your lifetime? Now imagine the flow-on effect those missed days would have on your education, your income, your family, and your future — all because you had your period… And now, on top of all that, imagine that no one ever taught you about periods in the first place. Or worse, that it was ingrained in you that menstruation was ‘bad’...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min
What happens when you’ve got massive dreams, but you’re told that they’re “unrealistic”, and you should just focus on becoming a housewife? Well, if you’re Lisa Bilyeu, my guest on today’s show, you follow those dreams anyway, and accidentally build a billion dollar business — and the life of your dreams — in the process! There’s so much we can learn from Lisa’s journey of transformation. And in this hugely inspiring interview, you’ll discover the unique decisions, beliefs, mindset shifts and ha...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Eat, move and rest. We all do these 3 things every day… and let’s face it, we could all probably be doing them better! Enter Erin & Dusty Stanczyk. This powerhouse plant-based couple are on a mission to help as many people as possible unlock their potential by upgrading the three cornerstones of optimum health: nutrition, movement and sleep. Their strategies are so simple and doable — as well as mind-blowingly effective. And as you’ll hear for yourself, not only are these two super smart and...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min
When it comes to parenting, there is a LOT of noise out there. From feeding, to sleeping, to screen time, it seems like *everybody* has an opinion… It can feel very overwhelming at times. But what if we could quieten all that noise and tune into our own inner knowing as a parent? What if we could embrace a more natural, intuitive style of parenting — one that was based in gentleness, joy and connection? And what if we quit trying to be a “good parent” based on other people’s standards, and inste...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min
What’s the best way to nurture our friendships to ensure they stay healthy and aligned? How can we make new friends as adults, and deepen the connections we already have? And for the love of raw chocolate brownies, WHAT should we do when a friendship turns unhealthy?! To answer all these questions, I’m joined by the incredible Erin Falconer, associate psychotherapist and author of one of the best books I’ve ever read about friendship, ‘How To Break-Up With Your Friends’. Tune in to this hugely i...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to another epic ‘couples pod’! This time, Nick is joining me behind the mic for a juicy life update. We love pulling back the curtains like this, so that we can share what’s been going on behind the scenes, chat about all the new stuff we’ve been testing out in our daily routines, and also dig into the stuff we’ve been reevaluating or even struggling with. Tune in to hear about Nick’s exciting new music project ENOBE, how his creative process has evolved, what’s next for us in crypto, th...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Why is it that the person we love the most can also trigger us the most?! Why is it so easy for relationships to get derailed by petty arguments and bickering? And how can we get back on the same page as our partner, so that we can experience more of that divine, aligned, heart-bursting love and happiness we all dream of? To answer these questions, I’m joined by Bruce Muzik — a.k.a. the ‘Couples Whisperer’, a world renowned coach who’s built a reputation as being the guy that marriage therapists...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
“It didn’t start with me.” That’s the groundbreaking premise behind ‘Family Constellations’. This revolutionary type of therapy is based on the belief that we all unconsciously inherit family patterns that may have been needed for the survival of our family in the past, but that now block us from living the fullest and richest lives that we can. To explain the life-altering magic of this therapy — and to guide us through some powerful at-home exercises — I’m joined by Katarina (‘Kato’) Wittich, ...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Words can’t quite do this episode justice. You just need to experience the potency and profundity of Dr. Zach Bush MD for yourself — his voice in your earbuds, his wisdom flooding your consciousness, his insights landing with such clarity, it’s as if you’ve just taken off a pair of scratched-up glasses and can finally see the world clearly for the first time. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to top his last appearance on the show, but somehow, he did. This is, quite simply, one of the mos...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min
We’re shaking things up this week! It’s my birthday, which is always a time for deep reflection and introspection. As I complete another trip around the sun, I’ve been contemplating the lessons I’ve learned over the past 36 years that have made the most difference in my life — the stuff that’s *truly* helped me uplevel, create lasting change, and be the best version of myself. I’m sharing those life lessons here — all 36 of them, divided into four categories: health, wealth, love and parenthood....
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We’re back for Part Two of our conversation on cultivating epic friendships! Continuing on from last week’s episode, I’m joined by my real life soul sisters, Sally Douglas and Tamsyn Neill. In Part Two of this intimate, insightful conversation, we’re delving into some of the more tricky and uncomfortable aspects of friendships that are often not talked about, and that can sometimes trip us up, impact our connections, and even cause us pain. Tune in to hear how we make time for our friends even w...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 20 min
How do you make new friends as an adult? How do you create rewarding, fulfilling, aligned friendships — either with friends you already have, or with new like-minded people? What’s the best way to navigate the complexities of friendship — including disagreements, feeling left out, misalignment of values, and being at different life stages? To answer these questions, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m bringing two of my real life soul sisters onto the show to share the real life stra...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min
