The Melissa Ambrosini Show

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/newsletter Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 calls ‘The Work’ — a powerful yet simple process of self-inquiry — that has helped millions of people for more than thirty years. In this deep and meaningful conversation, she shares with us her process and the four powerful questions that will change your life forever. Once you start ‘The Work’ you realize that having those negative thoughts doesn’t necessarily make them true. You will also learn how to master your inner critic, let go of fear, expectations, guilt, resentment and anger, plus so much more. If you want

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 information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 compelling talks. Or perhaps you’ve become inspired by one of his 307 books such as the Power of Focus, The Aladdin Factor, and Dare to Win. In this energetic and soul-awakening episode, Mark shares with us some of his wisdom on how to ask and get what you want. Who do you want to be? What do you want to have? How can you call in your soulmate? Luckily Mark is here to teach us the secret art of asking and fulfilling your true life’s purpose. His energy and joy are contagious and once you finish this episode i

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 becoming a mother to my baby girl. Join me for this super heartfelt and vulnerable conversation with a dear friend of mine, Alyssa Nobriga where we delve into the truth about being a ‘bonus parent’ and break down all the stigmas of what it means to be a stepmama. We talk about what it means to be a soulful step parent, how to deal with messy step situations, respecting boundaries, how to honour your truth and build a beautfiul blened family and what it takes to not only THRIVE as a step mama, but how to show up

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 to be released as a TV series and its sequel The Mountain Shadow by Apple TV +, Paramount TV and Anonymous Content. But he’s here today to share his incredible story of overcoming addiction and crime, becoming a fugitive, finding the spiritual creative path and reclaiming your self-worth.In this moving and profound conversation, Gregory shares his path of becoming a spiritual artist and powerful lesson on forgiveness, transformation, devotion and self-growth. Tune in to hear a story unlike any other guest we’ve ha

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 motherhood, entrepreneurship, breaking up with friends, marriage, releasing ourselves of mama guilt, moving through hard things and so much more. Tune into this wildly inspiring conversation to get her insights on what to do when you’re faced with an identity crisis, navigating a business and babies and how to do both, how to ask for support, why it’s so important to fill yourself up first, moving through friendship breakups with strength, how she’s moving through hard things (and you can too!), and what it means to l

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’ (one of my husband’s favorite books on the planet). Or perhaps you’ve picked up his latest release, the incredible ‘Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit’. Or maybe you’re one of the rare people who hasn’t yet had the extreme gift of encountering Dan’s work. If that’s you, MY GOODNESS you’re in for a treat, because this episode is one for the ages — a powerful, transformative audio experience, stacked with the kind of spiritual aha’s that will blow your mind and uplift your soul.Press play to hear Dan riffing on spiritual topi

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 problems in your home — as well as to prevent them from taking hold in the first place. So in this episode, Nicole is here to walk us through everything we need to know to ensure our living spaces are as happy, healthy and allergy-free as possible.Tune in to hear what REALLY causes mold and what to do about it, the horrifying number of health issues linked to common household items and building materials, the scary truth about the EMF radiation coming from your cell phone, what every parent MUST know before buying a baby

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 soul, he abruptly quit his stand-up career (despite being at the pinnacle of his profession) and reinvented himself as a ‘transformational comedian’ and New York Times bestselling author.In this profound, moving, and (of course) very funny conversation, Kyle is sharing his one-of-a-kind wisdom and hardwon lessons on transformation and self-growth. Tune in to hear the deeply personal story of how I first discovered his work, the four little words you can use to transform your mental self-talk, his powerful reframe when you’

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 a ‘power animal’? Well, if you’ve ever dreamt about an animal, or kept repeatedly encountering one in your life — a butterfly, a bird, whatever — it can be a sign that there’s a deeper spiritual message trying to come through. Alyson is THE authority on decoding the messages from these ‘power animals’, and she’s walking us through her exact process in this mind blowing, heart expanding episode. Tune in to hear why animals are such powerful portals to the spirit world, how to tap into the wisdom of your hig

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 intentions, a certain choice hasn’t worked out the way we thought; and about doing what’s best for our children and ourselves, even if that ‘best’ is not what we originally envisioned.So press play to hear my very intimate, very vulnerable, personal account of 8 things that I thought I’d NEVER do since becoming a mama… but which actually turned out to be exactly what my baby, my family and I needed. From having our daughter on a set routine, to packing away our Montessori floor bed (for now!), to sleeping in a separate b

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!) I didn’t want to pick her brains about “how to build a global brand” or the “15 marketing tips she swears by”, I wanted to delve into all of the OTHER stuff that makes all her hard work worth it — the behind-the-scenes *juicy* stuff that we so rarely get to hear from someone THIS successful.And let me tell you, she did not disappoint.Tune in to this HUGELY inspiring interview to hear the divine Ms Kutcher’s insights on what to do when you’re struck by ‘mama guilt’, her take on “doing it all”, the support systems she ha

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 their pelvic bowls, how this unresolved trauma can be secretly causing harm (to their wellbeing, mental health, relationships, fertility and more), sacred ways to create your own version of motherhood, powerful self-care strategies for mamas (even if you feel like you’ve got no time), amazing tips for holistic pelvic health, and how to release shame and guilt that’s being held in your body.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/460 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @

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 supplements she recommends for ALL babies (whether they’re plant based or omnivores), how to create beautiful routines and rituals around meal times (and why this is so important for kids), genius advice to know how much food your little one needs, and why it’s *never* too early to start building positive nutritional habits.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/459 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf

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 this juicy episode!Press play to hear about the house we’ve moved into and our epic plans for it, the most important things to focus on if you want to create a toxin-free home, my advice on self-care for mamas (especially if it feels like your self care is at the bottom of your list), the support we’ve called in to be our ‘village’ and allow us to keep working in our businesses, the beautiful routine we’ve established with our divine nanny, what I’ll do differently next time round when it comes to childbirth, how I surp

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’, ‘dirty’, and ‘shameful’...This is the distressing reality for girls and women all over the world — 500 million of them, in fact. It’s called ‘Period Poverty’. And in this mind blowing, heart expanding episode, Celeste Mergens — founder of the incredible not-for-profit, ‘Days For Girls’ — is sharing the remarkable story of how she and her team are working to end Period Poverty by increasing access to period products, providing holistic menstrual health education in communities around the globe, and creating Menstru

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 habits that have helped this powerhouse woman become a leader in the world of personal development and the hero of her own life.Tune in to discover how to life-hack your way to radical confidence, why she intentionally chose not to have children (and why she wishes more people talked openly about this topic), how she broke free from the cycle of people-pleasing, her epic strategies for chasing goals — even if you’re full of self doubt and have been told that they’re “not possible”, the health battle that took over her life

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 knowledgeable… they’re also totally adorable; the true definition of #couplegoals. (Dare you not to finish this episode feeling wildly inspired!)So pop in those earbuds to discover how to prep your body for a healthy plant-based pregnancy, why these two have such a strong relationship, the simplest way to transition to a more plant based lifestyle, why having a support system is your new secret superpower, how a plant-based lifestyle can set your kids up for a lifetime of thriving, their best-ever tips to ex