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If You’re Always Comparing Yourself to Others—This Is How to Finally Feel ‘Good Enough’ | Melissa Ambrosini (Fan Fav)

Jul 14, 2025
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Melissa Ambrosini
In this enlightening conversation, bestselling author and speaker Melissa Ambrosini shares her personal battles with comparison, stemming from her intense dance career to the challenges of motherhood. She explains the societal triggers amplifying body image issues, particularly on social media. Melissa introduces her four-step ACES framework, a practical tool to help listeners break free from self-comparison spirals. With raw honesty, she discusses infertility, self-acceptance, and the importance of fostering a nurturing environment for generations to come.
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ANECDOTE

Melissa's Dance Audition Struggle

  • Melissa Ambrosini shares her experience in dance auditions where constant body criticism chipped away her confidence.
  • Those rejections eventually shaped her into the confident person she is today, despite the emotional pain.
ADVICE

Awareness Is The First Step

  • Become aware when you compare yourself and identify where and to whom you compare.
  • Write down your triggers to bring them into light so you can start transforming them.
ADVICE

Choose Inspiration Over Negativity

  • Choose a different path when comparing yourself: either spiral into negativity or use it as motivation.
  • Use inspiring comparisons to fuel your growth instead of self-criticism.
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