The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 172:​ When you think of masculinity, what comes to mind? Really...think about it for a second. Whatever beliefs you hold around the masculine are going to come up in your goals, drive, ambitions and boundaries. If you think masculinity is rigidness and hardness, that's exactly how you're going to structure your life. ​If you think masculinity is brutish and rude, you're most likely never going to learn how to be assertive and create boundaries when you need them. I​t's just as important to come home to your masculine as it is to come home to your feminine. What you may not understand clearly is that the masculine is not perfectionism. It's not rigidity. It's not obsessive. ​The pure form of the Masculine is presence, knowledge and strength. It's the warrior. It's the protector. In today's podcast, we're going to dive deep into this topic so you can clearly see where your masculine energy needs more attention so that you can become your own warrior. Show notes: The Divine Masculine embodies your inner protector, warrior, Self, goal-orientation, strength, decisiveness and action-taking. It is the pushing out in life. It's the sun and your ability to hold knowledge. Many of us have the Masculine confused. We think the Masculine is our perfectionist side. It's not: perfectionism is the deranged, fear-based version of the Masculine. Many of us don’t know what it truly feels like to live with our Divine Masculine. The masculine and feminine are meant to complement and support each other. it’s the yin and yang. The Book of She What people often confuse with the divine masculine: Inner Patriarch It’s fear-based, “If I don’t do all of these things, then I won’t be worthy/seen/loved/accepted” The Inner Patriarch thinks feelings are weakness or emotions are “crazy” (obviously this stifles a lot of energy that needs to be felt) Matthew Hussey video  Inner Pusher This energy shoves, drives and forces us to exert beyond our body’s instincts It runs over any potential creative energy we could have Inner Perfectionist This one tells us we are never enough; body image, work ethic, school, family life Sometimes we can’t even start something because we are so daunted by the process The distinction between “Hard” vs. Strong Examples of how you know your Divine Masculine is in shadow and examples of Him being in light Forgiving your own father Get a free trial with Audible HERE Suggested books: To Be a Man & The Way of the Superior Man Connect with Maddy: Facebook Twitter Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching [Tweet "The Masculine is your yang-- and it's necessary for a life of inner harmony. #DivineMasculine"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Grab a slot to speak with me HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 171: Kristin Lohr is a life coach, writer, and podcast host living in Chicago. Her Instagram, We Are Soul Sparks, provides daily inspiration for thousands by reminding us that we are worthy of a big, brave life. Through her 1-on-1 coaching, Kristin helps women who are fed up with their own bullshit get unstuck and out of their own way. She wholeheartedly believes that by letting go of what is no longer serving us, we can finally embrace our lovely, messy, humanness. Show notes: Get a FREE 30-day trial and audio book when you go to audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings! I highly recommend The Red Tent by Anita Diamant or The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. How it feels to be vulnerable to the world and why vulnerability is subjective Why we sometimes feel uncomfortable/embarrassed when we are being comforted by our following The thing that makes both Kristin and I feel the most vulnerable to our audience How to accept the fact that not everything is long-lasting and final How to be open to things being different from what you expected The ups and downs of self-awareness Brief discussion about father-daughter complex When the good stuff outweighs the bad stuff Appreciate the wonderful list of things that you're doing in life Honor the times when you did things yourself and didn't defer to another person Life-changing book for Kristin: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Connect with Kristin: Website Facebook Instagram Podcast [Tweet "Trouble accepting the fact that not everything last forever? Tune in to #MBMPodcast to find out how."] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

​Episode 170: Mary Hyatt is on a quest to feel alive and to live a life full of gratitude, joy, authenticity, and abundance in body, mind and soul. Mary believes that every person has the ability to create the life that they love. She lives in the heart of Nashville and her days are spent juggling the rolls of holistic lifestyle advocate as a Presidential Diamond wellness advocate with doTERRA essential oils, and personal life and business coach. Mary helps her clients wake up, find their voice and become fully alive. You can join Mary every Wednesday at 1 PM CST on her Facebook LIVE show where she dives into raw topics and helps her audience fall back in love with themselves and believe in their potential. Show notes: Want a safer skincare? Check out Beautycounter and start shopping with me. You can also join my Beautycounter Facebook group by clicking HERE. Get a FREE audio book and 30-day trial when you go to audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings! How Mary struggled with anxiety/depression and lost a sense of who she was in her marriage She had great communication with her then-husband but lacked intimacy when it came to issues of the heart How she became passive and people-pleasing as she eventually lost her voice She schooled herself about self-discovery by buying all the books "If you are not connected with your true self then you can't intimately connect with another human being." How a marriage can serve a purpose and why divorce isn't all black and white Why it's best not to force gratitude when it's not yet time Four tips on how to reconnect with your body through movement How thoughts of punishment naturally fade away when you start to enjoy moving your body Why focusing on external results when working out disconnects the connection in your body Why moving your body is a lifestyle and how to choose what exercise feels good for you Grab your FREE gift: Four Pillars of Femininity for Perfectionists by clicking HERE Book that changed Mary's life: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Connect with Mary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter [Tweet "Is your workout routine not bringing you joy? Maybe it's time to change from exercise to movement."] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. ​Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 169: In today's episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I'm going to dive into a topic that has yet to be shared on the show. I want to talk about the process of grief- and more specifically, grieving your idea of what could have been...not the reality. You see, many times we can go through traumatic experiences and cling on to what we thought we could have had "if only" this, this and this didn't happen. And it's these thoughts that lead us to feel guilty. "If only I didn't mess up in this way" or "If only I had known better." On the flip side, we may feel guilty not because we wish we would have worked harder, but we feel guilty for being "stupid" enough to fall into a bad relationship in the first place. Have you been in an emotionally abusive relationship in your past or possibly the present? If so, I'm guessing you know what I'm talking about. If you've been holding onto shame or guilt around this topic, this episode of the podcast is a must-listen. Show notes: Various emotions explained by @thefeminineshift Click HERE to listen to a previous episode I did with Suzanne Heyn where we talked about the secret messages of sadness, anger and anxiety Are you the runner or chaser in a relationship? Find out by listening to THIS episode I had with Mark Groves How thinking about free will differently can release you from feelings of guilt Why it's important to feel you pain/anger and not skip right over to gratitude if you are not yet ready How some of us put our nurturing ability first instead of our emotions Why being pushed and pulled in a relationship (feeling a roller coaster of emotion) isn't passion Why we tend to go back to the ones who hurt us Adult attachment styles discussed in THIS podcast episode "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" Living an insecurity-based life Why it is important to know what you're grieving about - is it the reality or is it an idea of what you wished you had? Trusting more, giving yourself grace and self-forgiveness Recommended books to read: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Sign up for my special Audible account HERE and get a FREE book & a 30-day trial (get one of the books above!) Schedule a one-hour discovery call for the Feminine Surrender, click HERE See me do Acroyoga, visit my Instagram HERE Connect with Maddy: Facebook Twitter Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching [Tweet "Are you grieving what could have been or the actual reality of something? #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Grab a slot to speak with me HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 168: Whether you're a mom, student, wife or you're already an entrepreneur, I believe everyone has a desire to create something. Creation is embedded into your soul. Creativity is constantly stirring- you just have to decide to give it an opportunity to grow. In today's episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast I'm going to teach you how to create an online business with integrity and heart. There are so many coaches and "gurus" out there saying they hold the secrets to having a thriving business, and at times, all of this contradicting information can be frustrating. Facebook live? Marketing funnels? Affiliates? Free videos? Podcasts? Which is the "right" way? I have fallen prey to listening to other people's business ideas many times, but I've also discovered how to realize if something really is in alignment with me or not. I'll also share with you my own entrepreneurial venture in this podcast, so get ready for a bumpy ride! Show notes: My journey of wanting to be a poetry major and creating two poetry blogs to feel what it's like to get "out there" How I started to coach women with weight loss (yes, me!), where I also got involved with the wrong coach I realized I no longer wanted to do what I'm doing so I moved to Colorado, took a hiatus and went on a mission to dive into self-acceptance, self-love and eventually love for others Why my experiences (and yours) are enough to change the lives of others through coaching How one two-hour coaching session changed my life forever The time I flew to Hawaii after I quit my job because the Universe opened it up to me The first time my idea of money was really challenged (paying $1200 for a two day workshop that I had to fly to and also find my own accommodation for) Changing my money mindset from either/or to "and" Why you need to do a lot of trial and error in your business to discover what is aligned with you Why you should always feel like your heart is on fire when you want to try something new in your business Listen to this previous episode I had with Christian Sinclair How ego covers up inspiration when you start to appreciate another person's business Why being the best version of yourself benefits your business Click HERE if you want to get a FREE audio book and a 30-day trial with Audible Recommended books to read: You are a Badass by Jen Sincero The Purpose Principles by Jake Ducey Playing Big by Tara Mohr Discover your inner mentor by listening to THIS previous episode I did with Tara Mohr To apply for one of my Deep Coaching Sessions mentioned in the episode, go HERE Connect with Maddy: Facebook Twitter Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching [Tweet "Integrity + Heart: Two must-have ingredients for creating an online business #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Grab a slot to speak with me HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 167: Isabel Foxen Duke is the Creator of Stop Fighting Food — a free video training program for women who want to "stop feeling crazy around food." After years of trying to overcome emotional eating, binge-eating and chronic weight-cycling through "traditional" and alternative approaches, Isabel discovered some radical new ways to get women over their "food issues" once and for all — not just by shifting the mindsets of individuals, but by challenging the dominant diet culture as a whole. A fixture and thought-leader in the greater body-positive movement, Isabel has been featured in the Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, XOJane, and has been praised by Ricki Lake. Her writing and free guide, How To Not Eat Cake, can be found at www.isabelfoxenduke.com and you can watch her free video training series HERE. Show notes: New sponsor for today's show! Get a FREE audio book and 30-day trial when you go to audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings! I highly recommend The Untethered Soul, The Red Tent or The Circle. Shout out to my other lovely sponsor, Beautycounter, who makes skin care safer for us! Click this LINK if you wanna know more about why I love Beautycounter or if you want to join my FB group, you can do so by clicking HERE. Isabel shares how her parents and her doctor introduced her to dieting at the age of three and how it affected her as an adult The struggle of most people being in a pendulum swing between dietary restriction and binge-eating Impact of diet culture and how NOT to be a victim of it Why we tend to blame other people as a way to grasp for control How human compulsion is the root of our desire to understand How refusing to take responsibility and victim playing can prevent us from moving forward What body positivity ISN'T Why it's completely okay not to conform to sexism How shame and not accepting your femininity can fall into sexism patterns How to identify your own desires from brainwashed ones How emotions are heavily influenced by the culture around you More talk about Stop Fighting Food Listen to the previous episodes I had with Isabel: Overcoming Emotional Eating, Facing Your Fear With Weight & Defining Beauty The One Type of Food Deprivation Keeping You From Freedom Connect with Isabel: Website Stop Fighting Food Free Video Series [Tweet "Can't get out of the diet-binge cycle? Diet culture and fat phobia might be the culprit."] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 166: Heather Askinosie is a leading influencer on the power of crystals, Feng Shui, and holistic healing. For over 25 years, she has had the privilege of studying with the best healers from all over the world, who have passed down ancient teachings on how to utilize energy technology. In 2000, Heather co-founded Energy Muse with business partner, Timmi Jandro. Energy Muse is a conscious lifestyle brand, providing tools of empowerment, inspiration, and hope in the tangible form of jewelry and crystals. Together, Heather and Timmi are helping people reconnect with the energy of the Earth to align with their highest self, realize their true calling, and tap into their own personal magnificence. You can visit them online at www.energymuse.com. Show notes: Putting a spotlight on my sponsor for today's show, Beautycounter! Wanna know why I love them? Click HERE. You may also join my Beautycounter Facebook group, Nourishing Your Feminine with Skincare Beauty. Be educated! Learn the dangers of untested chemicals in household products, watch The Human Experiment on Netflix. Heather uncovers the many uses of crystals as an earth tool to help us on our journey How the same crystal can react differently to different people depending on what the person is going through in their life Being attracted to a crystal - hold it and have it in your environment, let the feminine energy take over and trust yourself How a minimalist can get into the crystal world without overstepping from a minimalist's way of life Not getting attached to the crystal but rather experience, enjoy and share by passing it forward to a friend who needs it Stepping more into your feminine flow in order not to be trapped into being too logical with the uses of crystals The difference between raw crystals and pointed, shaped crystals The crystals' connection with astrology The importance of cleansing crystals and how to do it Must-read books: The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships by Neil Strauss Everyday Wisdom: A Spiritual Book of Days by Paul Ferrini Connect with Heather and Timmi: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Get their new book Crystal Muse HERE [Tweet "Do crystals actually work? Why the big hoopla? Learn EVERYTHING you need to know about them here."] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 165: The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz has been a North Star in my life. Not only that, but it's mandatory my clients pick up a copy at some point during the duration of our coaching. A few weeks ago I heard don Miguel Ruiz Jr. speak live in Boulder about living a life of the Four Agreements. It was this talk that truly took these agreements to an entirely new level of understanding. In today's podcast I'm going to share with you some of the most valuable pieces of wisdom shared from that talk. Before you dive in, I suggest you check out the Four Agreements HERE and Living a Life of Awareness HERE. Show notes: The Four Agreements is a transformational book, serving as a guide to once again treat yourself with unconditional self love. Ever heard of Beautycounter? It's changing the way we do safe skincare and beauty. Start exploring my BC website HERE Conditional love is the result of domestication; domestication is a system of reward and punishment. Domestication begins through others and carries on in life through ourselves (the inner dialogue between our head and heart). Domestication happens when someone tries to turn a no into a yes and ignores that person's free will. If we spend our entire lives believing love is conditional then conditional love is all we have to offer. The effects of domestication in our romantic relationships Say yes or no for yourself, not for others. The Four Agreements you can make with yourself: Be impeccable with your word: say only what you mean and be responsible for that alone. You are not responsible for what others hear. Don’t take anything personally: it's about them, not about you. Respect others people's no's and yes's. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best. The key to enlightenment is effort. Forgive yourself for ever saying yes to believing in conditional love and choose to start saying no moving forward. Experience unconditional love within yourself first. Connect with Maddy: Facebook Twitter Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching [Tweet "Stop domesticating yourself and finally experience a love that's unconditional. #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HEREAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 164: Dr. Steve Prentice, practicing chiropractor and health contrarian since 1996, has spent his career questioning the status quo and challenging the accepted norms. His experience working with thousands of patients over 20 years led him to create what he termed “the stress-centered approach to health,” and he now leads his patients through the process of restoring their health and quality of life while rejecting many of the restrictive and obsessive health recommendations of the day. In his most current work, Wrecked, Dr. Prentice introduces these concepts to a wider audience for the first time. Show notes:  Join us in this episode with Dr. Steve Prentice whose work reminds us of this show’s original message of loving one’s self as you are now Learn more about why I love Beautycounter HERE Join my Beautycounter Facebook page here: Nourishing your Feminine with Skincare and Beauty. Shop directly for your next favourite Beautycounter products HERE. My mentor, Matt Stone from Episode 2, recommended Dr. Steve Prentice’s book Wrecked and I'm so glad he did. Over the years, we’ve been wrecking our bodies in pursuit of perfection and it is worse than ever. Current health recommendations can be sadistic and abusive. Some people with ‘perfect’ bodies are still miserable and dealing with the exact same issues as those who don’t. There’s a reason to this. Your body size is largely determined by factors that are way beyond your control, like heredity and genetics. Diet and exercise are just outward manifestations of our inside problems. Don’t blame all your problems on poor lifestyle because there’s so much more that goes into it, including state of mind and stress. Media’s influence on how we deal with our struggles. Stress causes health to decline. It’s the real culprit. Most important question to ask yourself: Will this reduce my stress load or add to it? To be successful in making changes in your life, design a game that’s fun and enjoyable to you. Always love what you do. Must Read Book: Diet Recovery 2 by Matt Stone Connect with Dr. Steve Prentice: Get a FREE digital copy of his new book Wrecked HERE (available until August 7, 2017) [Tweet "Have you found yourself wrecking your health instead of improving it with your strict diet rules?"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HEREAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 163: Soul Camp co-founders Michelle Goldblum and Alison Leipzig united to bring all of the things they loved together to create a completely transformative experience for both themselves and their communities. Going to sleepaway camp together as children, and now, both entrepreneurs in the health & wellness space, they saw that there lacked large-scale community experiences that were not only deep and healing, but fun and playful as well. They believe in the power of joy to change the world. And it happens, one camper at a time. Show notes: Soul Camp, a beautiful sleepaway camp for adults, is far from being an ordinary retreat. Know more about it in this podcast with the founders themselves, Michelle Goldblum and Alison Leipzig! Shout out to my sponsor, Beautycounter! Not only do I love their products, I also love their mission. Learn more about them HERE or through the Facebook group Nourishing your Feminine with Skincare and Beauty and get involved! For their products, you may go to Beautycounter. How Michelle and Alison got to the place where play has been so important Ali’s struggle in coping with her perfectionist nature amidst life’s hustle/bustle. How she was introduced to Marianne Williamson’s work on spirituality and how she discovered her innermost self’s longing for play. Ali and Michelle went to camp together and didn’t know each other. They met again years after and instantly connected because of their same love for play. How Michelle’s success and eventual heartache brought her back to the spiritual community. How Soul Camp’s community aspect helps her discover her true self behind the false façade that she herself created through the years. Why I related to Soul Camp and why I am so called to look into it. How it so similarly reflects my own core. Soul camp is an introduction to alternative spirituality. We can build up our ability to love through pleasure, happiness, and joy --- and those all come from play. There’s no play in perfectionism. Try more play! Look for play! Create play! Go play! There’s a correlation between the lack of play and the ho-humness that adults feel in their life. Ali’s battle with food. There’s magic in darkness. It just takes courage, support and a willingness to go there. Michelle’s difficulty in dealing with other people’s feelings. You can only accept, appreciate or allow emotions in another person to the extent that you do that within yourself. Expect fear when you’re doing big things and creating something new. There are 2 Soul Camps coming up! To join the Soul Camp on August 23 – 27 in Warrensburg, New York or on October 24 – 28 in Sanger, California, click HERE. What you can expect when at Soul Camp Must read: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer A Woman’s Worth by Marianne Williamson Download your Free Audio Guide, 4 Pillars of Femininity for Perfectionist, HERE if you haven’t already or go to my Home page. Connect with Ali and Michelle:  Website Instagram Facebook [Tweet "Ready to have the time of your life combining spirituality AND play? Come to Soul Camp. #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {RETREAT} Want to join me in August for a LIFE-CHANGING trip to Mexico City? I M P A C T Join me, this August 3-8 2017 as I lead a group of men and women on a 6-day experience in impact work, reflection, and cultural immersion. First, we’ll spend two days revitalizing a primary school by repairing damaged infrastructure, painting murals, planting gardens, teaching English, and playing games with the students. I N T E G R A T I O N Then, we will head to the jungles of Tepoztlan, Mexico: known as birthplace of the ancient Mayan God Quetzalcoatl. Here we’ll take two days to reflect and reconnect,Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands