The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 102: Simi Botic is obsessed with coffee, beach vacations, and the 90s. A corporate attorney-turned-health-coach, she helps women nourish and nurture their bodies and lives, so they can live FULLY! Get instant access to her free three-part Breaking Up With Binges video series here. Simi works with women privately and in the virtual intuitive eating program Finally Free. Visit her at SimiBotic.com or @simibotic for more. Show Notes: Support the podcast by donating just $1 per episode HERE The moment in first grade that led Simi to believe her body was "too chubby" How her celiac diagnosis served as an excuse for eating strictly and obsessing over body image The out-of-body experience Simi had on her honeymoon that changed the course of her life How Simi's food and body issues were secret from everyone except for her husband How to learn to communicate with your partner about what you want or need in a situation The first group workshop Simi led and the emotional reaction she experienced throughout it How she has emotionally moved on from her story, but is still entrenched in this conversation constantly The importance of making it a priority to explore interests outside of body image and food What the other side of an eating disorder looks like (and doesn't look like) Why recovery, and post-recovery, isn't crystal clear The amazing things, and not so amazing things, about Simi's first pregnancy Why Simi isn't concerned with her "post-pregnancy" body What Simi has to say about strangers giving themselves permission to reach out and touch her belly Must-read book: Spirit Junkie by Gabby Bernstein Connect with Simi: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube [Tweet "Have you wondered what the "other side" an an eating disorder looks like? Listen here. @simibotic"] Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! Did you enjoy hearing about pregnancy in this podcast? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 101: Ginger Kern is a transformational coach, TEDx speaker, a Fulbright alumna and the Curator of Global Shapers’ Boulder Hub. After working in Europe for over three years and traveling to 25 countries around the world by the age of 25, Ginger wanted to bring the ‘traveler’s mindset’ back to the United States. She saw that only 38% of Americans have their passport, she has since founded travelersmindset.com along with a non-profit called The Passport Project to change that stat. Through her transformative coaching and keynote speeches across the U.S., Ginger’s work creates adventurous people who are confident and powerful on the road and in their everyday lives. Show notes: What inspired Ginger to take her first trip abroad when she was 14 years old to Germany and Italy How to deal with frustrating situations abroad when you have language barriers The first time Ginger traveled completely alone (to Amsterdam!) How to trust your gut and set boundaries in situations that could be compromising The importance of knowing what's socially acceptable in different countries The time Ginger was followed at 3 AM in London and how she handled it The other time Ginger was taken down an alley in Bangkok by a cab driver, not sure of the situation she was entering (and what she did about it) How every country has their own beauty standards Why traveling has helped Ginger to love her own body even more LegalNomads.com >> a great food/travel blog How to be in a romantic relationship and feed your desire to travel at the same time (separate or together) Must-read book: The Anatomy of Peace Connect with Ginger: Traveling Website Traveling Facebook Coaching Website Travel Coaching Facebook Funds For Travel- Get 15% off by using this special code: travelgirl Travel Savvy eCourse: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling Abroad, Stress-Free- 30 easy-to-follow video lessons that will take you from fearful tourist to savvy globetrotter in 6 modules. Go to Europe with Ginger this fall! Click HERE [Tweet "Planning your next trip? Learn about solo female travel from @ginger_kern #mbmpodcast"] Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! Do you enjoy hearing more about traveling in the podcast? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 100: YAY! Today I am celebrating 100 podcast episodes of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. Can you believe it?! To celebrate, I wanted to do something special so I had Caroline Dooner come and join me, but instead of interviewing her, it's me that gets to be in the hot seat! Caroline does an amazing job interviewing me about what I've learned during the last 100 episodes, but she also dives deep with her questions, asking about my life philosophy, favourite dessert (of course) and so many other things. This definitely has to be one of my favourite episodes because of Caroline's unique collection of questions and how organic our conversation was. Enjoy! Show notes: How quickly I started podcasting after thinking about wanting to create a podcast How Matt Stone was my motivation for creating a podcast and Jimmy Moore was my biggest encourager How my podcast helped me on my own personal journey My favourite color My favourite dessert The advice I would give to 10-year-old Maddy and 18-year-old Maddy Why I wish 18-year-old me knew that I was going to be single for a long time If Moon is my real last name How I would flirt with the guys I liked as a youngster (hint: I used food) The hilarious videos Caroline makes of herself looking at the dating site, Hinge (watch HERE) How I want to feel in a year in regards to my body and food Whether or not I drink coffee My life philosophy narrowed down to a tweet (End result: "You are not your body. Eat/move according to intuition. #bodyfreedom #HAES #maddymoon") What I hope is said about me at my funeral someday The time period I would live in if I could pick any one Which animal I would like to have as a pet The one diet meal I can NEVER eat again The first thing I would do if I was the Supreme World Leader Not For Sale: an anti-sex trafficking organization you should definitely check out The one food I would eat for a year if I was stranded on a dessert island My current favourite song Connect with Caroline: Website Program Facebook [Tweet "I can't believe the #MindBodyMusings Podcast made it to 100 EPISODES! Here are Maddy's insights..."] Do you enjoy hearing more about my personal journey? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 99: Through her writing, workshops, and podcasts, millennial blogger, speaker, and podcast host Katie Dalebout curates inspired wisdom that guides people develop a positive image of their bodies by embracing their creativity and personality outside of their physicality. She’s a contributor to Refinery29, Mind Body Green, and her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Yahoo Health, and The Daily Mail. Her first book, Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling is being published with Hay House in April 2016. Sign up to get her free Quick Start Guide to Wellness Wonderland & Keep in touch with on her website or follow her on her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Show Notes: Listen to the first episode I did with Katie HERE How Katie constructed and organized her amazing new book Let it Out  How Katie has learned to detach herself from her creations When she first started to struggle with body image Why her anorexia turned into orthorexia The first time she picked up a journal and decided it was time to be with her feelings The difference between a diary and a journal Why I have a hard time journaling in an actual journal (versus using the computer) Some of the reasons why people say they "can't" journal Why letting out your feelings releases any shame you're holding within A look into one of the journaling tools you can expect to find in her new book Katie'e morning and night routine Must-read book: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Connect with Katie: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Buy her book HERE [Tweet "Have you experienced the transformative effects of journaling? Find out how you can #LetItOut"] Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! Do you have your own favourite journaling practice?? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 98: Mel Wells is a Hay House Author, Speaker and Coach at The Green Goddess Life www.thegreengoddesslife.com. She empowers modern day women to stop dieting for good, by adopting a healthy, loving relationship with food, and a brand new lifestyle that reflects this. Mel has sparked 'The Goddess Revolution’, which is taking over as the new 'anti-diet'. This is not a fad diet or a set of rules to follow, but a revolutionary new way of thinking that will help women to end the war on their bodies, start embracing an incredibly rewarding relationship with food, and become happier and more fulfilled than they ever thought possible. Tackling very modern issues - including 'fitspiration' and the obsession with perfection caused by celebrity culture and magazine airbrushing - Melissa speaks in a language that modern day women can relate to. As seen in Hello!, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Heat, Closer, New! The Daily Mail and more, Mel has also built up a client list including celebrities, actresses, models and reality stars, helping them quit dieting, and transform themselves into Goddesses too. Mel’s book ‘The Goddess Revolution’ published with Hay House is now available for pre-orders on Amazon, and will be out on June 7. Show notes: Mel's first dream of becoming an actress and how it influenced her to restrict her food intake The time Mel's mom was worried about her when she stumbled upon one of Mel's eating disorder forums Why Mel started to binge instead of restrict when she was launched forward in her career Mel's interest in nutrition heightened when her dad was diagnosed with cancer and had four months to live The importance of eating more alkalizing foods to avoid cancerous diseases How Mel then became obsessed with nutrition and used that to conceal her disordered relationship with food The idea of pregnancy was the turning point that opened up her eyes to the changes she needed to make in her life Why I can't seem to just stick with one type of movement, and why I'm okay with it Mel's words of wisdom: "Move your body how you want to move it at that moment. You don't have to do one thing constantly for years...you can dip in and out and do what feels good to you." Why you should quit anything that's no longer serving you, even if you spent money on it The definition of the Goddess Revolution Connect with Mel: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pre-order her book HERE Donate just $1 per episode to help support the podcast HERE. [Tweet "Do you struggle with branching away from your typical exercise and food routine? #listentoyourbody"]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 97: Jamie Mendell is a health & lifestyle coach, specializing in helping women on a journey to supreme self care. She believes that as women focus on deeply taking care of themselves - mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - they learn how to love themselves, be who they really are, and live their most authentic, meaningful lives. For 10 years, Jamie struggled with food and her weight. By learning how to heal this area of her life, she actually discovered how to transform many parts of her life and herself in order to live a life guided by passion, joy and freedom. She's coached thousands of women on how to go through their own personal transformations and believes that every woman deserves an extraordinary life. Show notes: Jamie's poor relationship with food and how it controlled many aspects of her life Why teaching self-care is at the heart of her coaching business How to make sure intuitive eating does not turn into another diet The one thing about intuitive eating I don't really like, and therefore I don't want my clients doing Why I love Mindful Eating (get the book HERE) Why you should never let yourself do this one thing when you're doing intuitive eating Whether or not you should surround yourself with online intuitive eating support, or instead back away completely Some of Jamie's tips on how to overcome disordered eating and begin eating intuitively The importance of allowing pleasure in your life as much as possible Some of the struggles Jamie faces abroad in regards to food, balance and intuitive eating How she learned to accept the fact that her body was changing abroad and accept food being one of the most pleasurable aspects of her day Connect with Jamie: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram [Tweet "Is disordered eating holding you back from traveling? Here are some tips! #edrecovery"] Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! Do you enjoy hearing more about traveling in the podcast? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 96: Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, an entrepreneur, self-empowerment speaker, and self-love teacher. In her signature straight-talking style, Melissa teaches women how to master their inner Mean Girl, smash through limiting beliefs, and ditch the self-doubt so that they can start truly living the life of their dreams. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, she is known for her inspirational live events, books, booming online community, her weekly Goddess Groups, game-changing online programs such as Get Your Glow On, and the MA Academy Business Bootcamp. Her mission is to inspire women across the globe to create a heart-centered life that is wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy and bursting with love. You can find her online at MelissaAmbrosini.com. Show notes: We discuss some chapters of Melissa's journey, including: being a professional dancer, being a partier, having an eating disorder, getting hospitalized, recovering, and obtaining her holistic health coaching certification. The pressures she experienced as a dancer Why Melissa decided dancing required her to have too thick of skin and eventually left the industry Why perfection is a struggle we all face regardless of our shape The definition of an inner mean girl Why my mean girl comes out the most whenever I think about public speaking Melissa's 3 step process for mastering your mean girl How to let go of having expectations in your relationships and what you can do instead "Expectations ruin relationships." >> write this on a sticky note and put it on your fridge A break down in a relationship means a break down in communication Why you must fill yourself up first in order to fully show up in a relationship A little insight into my previous relationship and what my healing process has shown me Tips for having trust in a relationship Connect with Melissa: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Buy the book >> HERE [Tweet "Do you have an inner mean girl that needs mastering? @Mel_ambrosini #selfcare"] Register for Scripture, Food and Healing, starting April 25th by clicking the image below!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 95: Sarah Vance is a body image and emotional eating coach who helps others find peace and freedom around their body, food, and self-care. She helps women reconnect with their inner radiant self, and start living the life they truly deserve. As a former bikini competitor and fitness model, she is familiar with extremes and encourages others to find their gray.  She believes in the power of our  intuition, mindset, and standing in the power of who we truly are.  Grab her free guide on 5 Mindshifts to Make to Embrace Your Body and Experience Food Freedom HERE. Show notes: Sign up for my six-week course Scripture, Food and Healing HERE Our experiences with Marie Forleo's B-School How the word "fitness" can be a dangerous label, even when you are a fit person How Sarah Vance was inspired to become a fitness competitor after going to a bodybuilding expo The "ah ha" moment Sarah had when she realized she was heading down a dangerous path How being a nurse may make it a little challenging to intuitive eat and heal your relationship with food {but it's most definitely possible!} How we still have some old food-controlling issues creep up even today How Sarah gives herself fitness goals without becoming attached to them The beauty of taking a break from the gym so you can hear your inner critic better How Sarah reacted to her initial weight gain post-fitness modeling How to accept changes in your body after giving up dieting and strict exercise Why a fifteen pound weight gain could be the key to total food freedom and liberation {for me, it's a pretty worthy trade-off} Sarah's SuperFit Hero video The Gifts of Imperfection Connect with Sarah: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook [Tweet "Ever struggled with accepting weight gain after extreme weight loss? #BodyPosi"] Register for Scripture, Food and Healing, starting April 25th by clicking the image below!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 94: Audra is the girl behind “This Girl Audra” on Instagram and Youtube, where she has helped thousands of girls when it comes to diets, hormones, exercise, and finding a healthy balance with food. Certified in both Plant-Based Nutrition and Personal Training, her goal is to spread the news that hating your body, your exercise routine, and your restrictive diet isn’t necessary and there’s more to life than food. She just released her “Get Your Period Handbook,” a 250+ page ebook full of info on periods, hormones, exercise & food, body image, disordered eating, and 25 easy-to-make recipes to get your hormones going again. Show notes: Register for Scripture, Food and Healing HERE How high school introduced her to the world of dieting and weight loss How she ended up gaining all of the weight back plus much more by practicing "cheat meals" Some of the small changes Audra did to effortlessly lose the weight, but how she soon found herself on the other end of the spectrum, obsessed with food and exercise. Advice Audra has for high schoolers so that they don't fall prey into diet camaraderie Why you should guard your heart at all times Why you need to create what it is that you want! How you can know when your body and health goals are becoming your idol Why I created my Scripture, Food and Healing course The beauty of surrendering to God and giving up your need to control A great analogy to help you realize how God is the only One that can truly satiated your needs Two of Audra's favourite things about the course Some great steps for non-believers or new-believers to take if they want to dive a little deeper into faith and Christianity Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Connect with Audra: YouTube Instagram Get her book >> here Register for Scripture, Food and Healing while the early bird special is still going on until April 9th! Click HERE. [Tweet "Do you have an unhealthy "health" obsession? So did we and here's how our faith helped."]Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 93:  For the past six years of my life, I have been eager to make my way over to the beautiful country of Thailand. As many of you may know by now, I spent the past two weeks on a yoga retreat with a company called YogaLife Thailand. I got to see elephants, hang with monkeys, meet some exceptional women, have some laughs, go kayaking, hike to a waterfall, go snorkeling, and so much more. I had an amazing experience in Thailand, and I am excited to spend today sharing with you some of the highlights of my trip, and give you an in-depth look at YogaLife so you can decide if this would be a good fit for you too! I really cannot convey how much this trip meant to me inside of a 30 minute podcast, so you're just going to have to take my word for it! And if you have any questions about YogaLife, feel free to reach out to me or them to get some more information about the next tour in May! Show notes: My YogaLife Retreat blog review HERE Scripture, Food and Healing is launching this Sunday! Get $100 off by signing up before the April 10th HERE! The many things I did during my YogaLife retreat, including: Sea kayaking through the jungle {with monkeys!} A waterfall hike A 5 AM hike up Tiger Temple A day trip to Railay Beach Yoga and meditation A tattoo party! The Krabi Night Market Snorkeling at Maya Bay Some of the lessons that traveling has taught me thus far Why traveling will be like a coach for you in your food freedom journey Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! [Tweet "Considering a trip to Thailand? Here are some things I learned on my recent @LifeBeforeWork retreat!"] Scripture, Food and Healing launches THIS Sunday! Are you ready? Click HERE to learn more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands