The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 122: A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute's multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual's true gifts and greatness. Kute quickly learned that the "outside-in" approach favored by so many in the personal development space had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided to create his own method—a process that liberates the individual and the true self at the core and then pushes those gifts outward into the universe. This helps the individual get in touch with who they really are. It is a process of breaking free—so that the individual can live, give, and share the truest expression of their self. This is what Kute calls "Liberated Living." Colored with experiences from his own incredible journey, Kute’s debut book, You.Are.The.One., published by Simon & Schuster and released worldwide on June 7, 2016, shows readers how to unlock their true potential and live a life they love, through love. Kute is a next generation world leader out to awaken millions to Love and to Live their inspired destiny. Show notes: Kute's culturally diverse upbringing and how seeing the seemingly impossible on a regular basis contributed to his own personal growth At age 8, Kute read his first self-help book called Creative Visualization, where he first put visualization into action The pressure Kute experienced from his father at a young age to be a part of the church At age 18, Kute had the brave but limiting-belief-shattering conversation with his father (what he believes is the moment he became a man) How winning the green card lottery felt like God telling Kute he was on the right path Kute came to US with two suitcases, one with clothes and one with books, after winning the green card lottery, sought out teachers, traveled the world and decided to share his joy in coaching How Kute found himself angry when he moved to the US because he was without any support from his father, until he decided to stop with his entitlement and stop acting like people owe him something The incredible shift he experienced when he adopted radical responsibility, gratitude and control over his own life Action step: from this day forward, commit to knowing that nobody owes you anything How great thought leaders show us what's possible in certain areas, but maybe not all areas Real success is the degree to which you're being the most authentic version of yourself When you're in a relationship that you know is wrong, at least make it a conscious decision "Nothing and no one is worth not telling the truth for" The best way to get through a break up is to sit and feel the pain (not to wallow or indulge in it) and to allow yourself to feel all of the feelings in the various ways they come in the different stages/layers The success of a relationship is not judged on whether or not it lasted forever; a relationship is successful if the two souls involved have evolution together There is no failure in breaking up. It's a portal to graduate to the next level of your life. Kute's event Boundless Bliss Bali Must-read book: I Am That Connect with Kute: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy his book HERE [Tweet "Let go of entitlement and experience the POWER that comes with radical responsibility. #MBMpodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. Claim your ticket to come to MORE THAN THIS: a two-day intensive to break limiting beliefs, expand your self-worth, and live for something bigger. Play in the mountains with hosts Amanda Gyuran and I HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 121: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I go over some of the key concepts I've been learning in the incredible book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. If you've been following my Instagram stories lately, you saw all of my highlighted notes in this book. After finishing, I thought to myself, "Why not make a podcast about some of the juiciest, helpful gems I discovered in this book?" And so here we are! If you're feeling "thin, sort of stretched, like butter over too much bread" like Bilbo Baggins, than this podcast is going to be perfect for you. Stop wasting your precious energy and time on the wrong values, using the wrong metrics to measure them and saying yes to all of the wrong things. Your life is finite, and it's crucial you learn how to be selective in what you give your attention to, and what you give a f* about. Also, I don't cuss on my podcast so no worries if you have sensitive ears. Show notes: Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE Sign up for The Freedom Lounge HERE Apply for the Forever Free Retreat HERE The point is not to say "f* it" to everything, but to say "f* it" to everything unimportant A good value: things that are reality-based, socially constructive and immediate/controllable (ex: honesty) A bad value: things that are superstitious, socially destructive and not immediate/controllably (ex: popularity) 3 examples of bad values: Pleasure: the easiest to obtain and lose; the most superficial form of life satisfaction Material success: beyond being able to provide necessities, the correlation between happiness and world success is close to zero extra happiness (this can also get in the way of others values, like honesty) Always being right: aim to not be right, so that you can continue to grow and learn Why being uncertain about your beliefs is not a bad thing and can actually lead to humility and growth An example of two musical artists: one with bad values (leader of Megadeth), and one with great values (an ex-Beatles member) How I started to realize my values were going astray at the end of my travels 5 counterintuitive values for a better life: Responsibility: take responsibility for everything that occurs in your life, regardless of who is at fault Uncertainty: the acknowledgement of your own ignorance and the cultivation of constant doubt in your own beliefs Failure: the willingness to discover your own flaws Rejection: the ability to both hear and say no, thus clearly defining what you will and will not accept in your life Mortality: pay attention to your own death, and understand its realness [Tweet "Are you giving a f* to too many unimportant things in your life? STOP IT. #markmanson"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 120: Karsyn DuPree is a coach, blogger, podcast host, dog-mom, wife, and musician living in Nashville, Tennessee. A blogger since 2011, Karsyn has appeared on several local news channels, Cosmopolitan UK, ELLE UK, and more speaking on young entrepreneurship in addition to raising awareness for eating disorders. Karsyn is the creator of the lifestyle blog Wildernessa which encompasses various topics from her balanced approach to wellness to her musical endeavors with her husband. Karsyn also recently began a new passion project called the Wilder Podcast, stemming from her distinctive interest in sharing other women's stories, struggles, and accomplishments as to spread the message that we are all connected. Karsyn makes waves through her honest and light-hearted take on heavy topics. Karsyn currently lives with her husband and two dogs in Nashville, Tennessee where she enjoys practicing yoga, playing piano, and surfing local restaurants. Show notes: Click HERE to join The Freedom Lounge Listen HERE to the episode I did with Karsyn on her podcast, The Wilder Podcast A MUST listen: Karsyn's music here How Karsyn and her husband began to create music together Why communication is key in a relationship because as much as we would like to think it, our partners cannot read our minds You deserve to take up just as much space as anybody else, no matter how successful they may appear to be How Karsyn and her husband Collin first started their relationship (plus a few funny stories about Karsyn and I in our high school days) Why age has nothing to do with how wise, successful or driven one is How podcasting has helped to shape me in ways that nothing else has How the Law of Attraction and manifestation has changed both of our lives How Karsyn deals with cyber bulling and people who attack her online How she likes to write out her feelings in her journal when she's upset as a way to process her emotions How we all deal with rejection and hearing "no" from time to time- none of us are immune to it! A great tool for exposing yourself to rejection: go look up your favourite book/author on Amazon and read the one-star reviews The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson "Holding a grudge is like holding poison and waiting for the other person to die." Must-read book: Radical Self-Love by Gala Darling Connect with Karsyn: Website Instagram Podcast Music [Tweet "Here's the truth: you are not for everybody. Period. So why not be yourself? #MindBodyMusings"] READY TO COMPLETELY CHANGE YOUR LIFE? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 119: Have you been living in a constant space of scarcity rather than abundance? Have you had money, body, career and relationship issues because you believed there was never "enough" of something, or that the quantity was limited? I DID TOO. I used to have such a negative relationship with money, but to be honest, when I started doing the 5 things I include in this podcast everything changed. I tripled my income, I stopped fearing spending money, and I started to understand how made up money really is. Why would I let something that's made up control my emotions? In this episode, you'll learn how to stop living in a space of scarcity and to instead thrive in a place of abundance. Show notes: Want 1:1 coaching without the cost? Change your life with The Freedom Lounge HERE Exciting news! Jake Ducey is going to be the first person to be interviewed in The Freedom Lounge A time in my life when I was not living in alignment with myself (living in a place of scarcity rather than abundance) The importance of getting out of the "either/or" mindset and adopting an "and" mindset How meditation has literally changed my life recently Your challenge: create two powerful mantras and write them each 10 times every morning How to create a gratitude practice Why you should read books written by people you look up to The power of list-making (and why you should do it every day) Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube [Tweet "Want to live in a space of abundance instead of scarcity? These 5 things will CHANGE your life."] READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 118: Mansal Denton is the co-founder of Nootropedia (new-trow-picks), which is an unbiased and accessible platform to learn about nootropics and smart drugs. When he isn't improving cognitive function in others, he enjoys a host of active hobbies. He likes jiu-jitsu when his body allows, meditation, and a healthy dose of travel. He enjoys learning lessons whether they come from life experience or books and podcasts. Show notes: How My Insecurities Led Me To Prison by Mansal Denton In Prison I Found My Freedom Through My Personal Discipline Why Mansal stole historical documents in order to visit a woman in Europe How getting arrested changed and challenged him, but how 6 months in prison completely transformed him How "Mans" was the nickname he wanted people to call him so they wouldn't find out about his sentencing His parents' reaction when they found out about his theft The process he took in order to start speaking up, and eventually shouting out, to release shame I share something about my past I've never shared before...(It involves stealing... yup!) The science behind empathy and how people take on others' emotions The beautiful balance between surrendering to what you cannot control, and controlling what you can Discipline that creates SHAME looks like: "I have to do XYZ or I'm not good enough" whereas discipline that creates FREEDOM looks like: "I want to do XYZ because that will get me closer to the person I want to be." How Mansal created discipline and routine in prison (and why he was adamant about sticking to it) Making lists every single day kept him in a creative spurt His desire to keep his body active and moving in prison (with very little outdoor time) The types of food that you have to eat in prison, and how Mansal learned to let go his standards of food The time Mansal had to stand up for himself in prison, and some of the things you have to watch out for Must-read book: Zen Mind Beginner's Mind Connect with Mansal: Website Twitter Facebook [Tweet "If you went to prison, do you think you would leave a better person? Here's what happened to Mansal."] READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 117: Megan Hale is a retired psychotherapist, enoughness coach, and alignment catalyst helping soulful women create beautiful lives.  Currently writing her first book tentatively titled "Learning to Love", Megan loves helping women create rewarding relationships, build inner confidence, and align their lives with what they deserve. She’s the podcast host over at The Enoughness Revolution  a feel good conversation on creating more joy in life, work, and love.  She’s been featured on some amazing podcasts as well as been published on Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, and Rebelle Society, to name a few. You can find her hanging out at Megan-Hale.com or in her free Facebook group, the I Am + I Can Tribe. Show notes: Why Megan started the Enoughness Podcast and how she's become addicted to preaching the message of self-worth How she helps people locate their own self-worth Developing forgiveness in order to re-write your story You're allowed to work on yourself as you love yourself The difference between happiness and joy Living with joy is like living with a pair of glasses: you're choosing to look through a lense of joy Joy is the way you choose to live your life (it's an internal process, where happiness is an external process) Making amends with things we regret and forgiving ourselves so that we can cultivate more joy instead of heartache How to avoid walking on eggshells, obsessively watching what you say or how you look, afraid of what people think about you Why you shouldn't assume how people are going to think or feel How do deal with people in your life that trigger negative emotions Courage isn't the opposite of fear, it's the reaction to fear Why you must heal the shame stories that tell you that you're not good enough as you are Giving yourself permission to grow, evolve and change in order to live in alignment with yourself Enoughness means to honor who you are, where you are, and allowing that to be enough Must-read book: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho Connect with Megan: Website Facebook Instagram Vimeo Snapchat: meganhale_ma [Tweet "Desire more joy in your life, work and love life? Check out this podcast. #joy #selfworth"] Join the FOREVER FREE RETREAT! If you want to come to Boulder, CO and experience a life-changing weekend with beautiful soul sisters on a mission for freedom, apply HERE. READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 116: Ruby Fremon is a Coach, Catalyst, and Ignitor. As an expert in self-love, she helps people breakthrough the limits that are holding them back so they can design lives that will have them saying “F*ck yes!”. Ruby empowers her clients to shift into the belief that they can have it all without sacrificing a damn thing. She’s a cheerleader, a supporter, and she isn’t afraid to call you out on your bullshit. What makes Ruby a truly dynamic Coach, is her ability to blend together practicality with spirituality. This fusion helps her clients create massive life shifts that stick. Show notes: Apply for my Forever Free Retreat HERE Ruby's chaotic history with depression, anxiety and inauthenticity Why she chose to turn to toxic/abusive relationships, drugs and alcohol to cope with her lack of self-worth How she completely cut out anything and anyone who didn't serve her when she decided to change her life How the drive for perfectionism can lead you down a dark and obsessive path, but can totally be put to bed when you make the conscious decision to let it go The inner voice she experienced that helped her to push through, and how we can all use it to move forward in life Taking ownership over your life is the first step to everything Always ask yourself, "What was my role in all of this?" to recognize how you played a part in what happened (and as a result, take ownership) The desire to change your life will only ever come from YOU The thing Ruby had to become in order to finally create the relationship she wanted "All love begins with self-love," meaning, prioritize your self-love but don't be obsessed with making it perfect You can gain an immensely beautiful understanding of love by looking at how much others love you (parents, friends, significant other) How it's totally okay to focus on self-like instead of self-love in the days that you're struggling more How Ruby builds up her self-like when she's struggling with her energy When you resist an emotion because you think you "shouldn't" feel it, you're shoving it under a rug so that it will show up later in your life, even stronger and more debilitating What Ruby's morning routine looks like Must-read book: The Four Agreements Connect with Ruby: Website Facebook Facebook Community Twitter Instagram Join the FOREVER FREE RETREAT! If you want to come to Boulder, CO and experience a life-changing weekend with beautiful soul sisters on a mission for freedom, apply HERE. READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE. [Tweet "Have you taken complete ownership over your life? This is why it's the key to #selflove..."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 115: Today I'm talking about how to know when a relationship isn't working. What I'm going to cover can be applied to both romantic and platonic relationships, but for the sake of this episode, I'm going to be using romantic relationship verbiage. I've been asked a lot recently about how I knew my previous partnership wasn't working out, and if I could share some of those insights. Though this episode isn't specifically about what I felt at the end of that relationship, it's a compilation of what I've learned from many of my past relationships, as well as what I've learned from watching others. I'll give you 8 ways to know if your current relationship isn't working out, and some of the warning signs that need some attention. I hope that those of you struggling with a relationship will walk away with more clarity about whether or not it's right for you. Remember, relationship exist for a season, a reason and a lifetime. You can learn something from every single relationship you've ever had...but you must take time to uncover those lessons so that you gain as much as you possibly can from those weeks, months, or years with that individual. Show notes: Apply for the Forever Free Retreat HERE Apply for my 1:1 Coaching HERE If you're struggling with knowing if a relationship is the right one for you, please know you are NOT alone Why you should focus on how you want to FEEL in a relationship instead of what you think the relationship should look like Why being supported as an individual (warts and all) is so crucial for a healthy partnership The importance of connecting intimately and emotionally What it means to settle vs. stay Listen to the episode with dating expert Veronica Grant HERE Why it's a warning sign when you are no longer wanting to make any compromises Why it's important to recognize if you're in a relationship for comfort, or for love Be with a person you enhance, not complete The damage that a lack of support can have on a relationship Connect with me: Get your FREE course HERE Buy my book Confessions of Fitness Model Instagram Facebook YouTube [Tweet "Are you fearing that your relationship isn't the right one? Here are 8 ways to know if it is..."] Join the FOREVER FREE RETREAT! If you want to come to Boulder, CO and experience a life-changing weekend with beautiful soul sisters on a mission for freedom, apply HERE. READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 114: Samantha Skelly is the founder of Hungry For Happiness, a movement to support women around the world who are suffering from disordered eating and body image issues. She is a award winning, sought out international speaker who delivers inspirational presentations to empower those who struggle with the relationship they have to food and their bodies. Samantha has appeared on Global TV, Shaw, NBC and CBC to share her mission on an international platform. Hungry For Happiness creates online accessible and affordable recovery resources to those who are suffering in silence. Samantha was awarded ‘Top 24 under 24’ in September 2013, In 2014 she was a finalist as the ‘Best Emerging Entrepreneur’ by Small Business BC. Samantha Skelly aims to create a disruptive company in the eating disorder recovery space. Her vision is to create the largest and most impactful online resource to support those who’s lives are negatively affected by issues with food and their bodies. Show notes: Apply to the Forever Free Retreat HERE How Samantha's relationship with her body took a toll when she left the performing world When fitness and "health" took control of her life and drove her into the hospital How teaching others to break free from the diet cycle became her life's mission How guided meditations were (and are) one of Samantha's saving graces Bob Proctor and Dr. Wayne Dyer's guided meditation videos The importance of consciously restructuring beliefs and thoughts that don't serve you "When you pray, move your feet," meaning: when your pray and leave things up to God, do what you can here on earth Why shedding emotional weight should be the goal, not physical weight How sexual trauma is one of the most common factors that contribute to emotional weight How Samantha's whole jam is "lightness" (lightness of the mind) In order to disconnect with the stresses of the world and the media, you must begin to trust yourself Why it's important to ask yourself in a relationship, "Who do I want to become in this relationship?" and "How do I want to feel in this relationship?" Why relationships are hotbeds for healing If you choose abundance every single day, you will create a better relationship with pretty much everything in your life (food, relationships, money) How Samantha shows herself self-care on a daily basis Connect with Samantha: Website Facebook Instagram Join the FOREVER FREE RETREAT! If you want to come to Boulder, CO and experience a life-changing weekend with beautiful soul sisters on a mission for freedom, apply HERE. READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE. Sign up for Scripture, Food and Healing while the doors are still open HERE. [Tweet "If you can reprogram your mind, you can reprogram your world. #manifestation #selflove"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 113: Want to learn the most important components of having a freedom mindset? Want to break free from limitations, restrictions and the fear of rejection? Do you want to stop feeling like a prisoner inside of your own mind and body? I totally get that. I did too. In today's podcast episode, I go over the 3 keys to a freedom mindset. This is a replay of the live call I hosted last week for my followers, so please excuse the audio. If you're ready to learn how to change your mind, and therefore change your world, take this episode seriously. Implement what I talk about into your day to day lives. Take notes. Comment below if you have any questions or comments! Show notes: What I've been learning from traveling Why I'm talking about mindset freedom in the first place How freedom within the mind has everything to do with your body image and food problems How I was living like a martyr The 3 keys to a freedom mindset Why shame shuts up when we speak up The Gifts of Imperfection and Daring Greatly: two amazingly powerful books by Brene Brown The importance of being picky when you are being vulnerable with somebody Why you should not ask "Why did this happen to me?" but instead ask, "Why did this happen for me?" How to go from being a victim to being a victor 5 ways you can train your intuition starting TODAY [Tweet "Ready to play bigger than ever before? It all starts with FREEDOM of the mind. #mindsetfreedom"] Join the FOREVER FREE RETREAT! If you want to come to Boulder, CO and experience a life-changing weekend with beautiful soul sisters on a mission for freedom, apply HERE. (4 spots left!!) READY TO UNCOVER YOUR DREAMS? For only those that are ready and committed, click HERE to apply for my 1:1 coaching program. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE. Sign up for Scripture, Food and Healing while the doors are still open HERE. (use coupon code MINDSET to get 50% off the "pay in full" option)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands