

Ep 122: Ask Melissa Anything (PART 1)
11 snips Aug 20, 2025
Dive into a heartfelt exploration of finding your passions and navigating life's tricky relationships. Discover why prioritization trumps balance in the quest for fulfillment. Melissa reveals her secrets for managing anxiety and shares tips for handling drifting friendships. Uncover the significance of kindness in relationships and the hard work behind achieving meaningful goals. Plus, hear about the unexpected inspiration from her mother-in-law. This insightful discussion offers tools for personal growth and connection.
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Passion Emerges From Daily Moments
- Melissa Wood-Tepperberg says passion is revealed in small, mundane moments rather than suddenly found.
- She urges removing pressure to make passion equal career and to observe daily life to notice what truly fills you.
Prioritize Small Daily Habits
- Prioritize simple daily habits like sleep and mindful mornings to increase aliveness and clarity.
- Treat routine tasks with care and notice which activities emotionally and spiritually fill you.
Choose Prioritization Over Balance
- Replace the idea of balance with active prioritization and give energy to what matters in the moment.
- Keep yourself grounded through mental, spiritual, and physical self-care to show up fully for motherhood and work.