Move With Heart

This episode is filled with wisdom from our amazing new Meditation & Kundalini Creator, Erika Polsinelli. Melissa and Erika start with a grounding moment in this episode - the same way she drops into each meditation on the platform. Erika discusses her journey to finding Kundalini… or really how it found her. In discovering this practice, Erika originally started with the breathwork component, and each time she felt so zen after doing it that she committed to making it a daily practice. For Erika, Kundalini has really helped her feel at home within herself. She found that it helped to shift her perception from being focused on the worst to focusing on the best case scenarios in everything in her life. This eye opening conversation dives deeper into how Meditation can help you become more of an observer of your own life and give you the tools you need to call yourself out on ways you can improve. They get into why it’s so important to wake up early and meditate, plus lots of other tidbits that are sure to open your eyes to a beautiful and spiritual journey with the guided help of Kundalini.  Sign up now for a 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Melissa was connected with Nikki she was instantly drawn to her because of her incredible knowledge in the pre & postnatal space (the #1 most requested category on the platform!) In this episode, Nikki shares how she got started in pilates, her journey through IVF, and how she started teaching pre & postnatal before she became a mom. She emphasizes the importance of her educational approach to teaching movement during this very personal and, what can be, sensitive time for new and expecting mamas. They get into diastasis recti, explaining what it actually is, and that peeing your pants doesn’t have to be a part of motherhood. She shares some birth prep tips…some of which might surprise you, including how to speak up when it comes to your desired birth process. Nikki really understands that everyone’s journey is unique; her mission is to improve women’s health all together and to shed light on these very important topics. Here’s to making this conversation more and more mainstream! Sign up now for a 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an extra special conversation as Melissa sits down with her friend, Kim Strother, the new sculpt queen of MWH! Melissa and Kim talk about their relationship, going back to when they met as young models in New York City. Kim opens up about trauma she faced in her childhood and how these events initially helped her move into the fitness space. Plus, how love and loss led her to therapy and on a path to a healthy relationship with herself and others. They bond over their very similar backgrounds and challenging upbringings, and both believe that by putting the work in, you truly can become the best version of yourself.Kim began teaching workouts on YouTube (before YouTube was YouTube!) which started her career. They discuss everything Kim has accomplished in the fitness space since then, and what ultimately led to her becoming an MWH Creator. Melissa and Kim  have some DUO workouts coming to the platform that members are going to LOVE, even just for the laughs alone when you get these two together. (Get ready to call your BFF to do a workout together ASAP!). Kim has been such an inspiration to Melissa, which is exactly why she wanted to share her style of movement with this community. Sign up now for a 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode kicks off a special Mini Series highlighting all of the excitement around the evolution of MWH. Melissa breaks down all of the new offerings, including the expansion of categories within Workouts and Meditations, and the introduction of Creators on the MWH platform. She shares how you can now customize your experience on the MWH website and in our updated app, plus, the addition of so much more lifestyle and nutrition content all now easily found within the platform. As we continue to evolve, Melissa reminds us that the mission of MWH will always remain the same, and that is to make mindful wellness accessible and attainable for all. Melissa describes how the feedback from our members is what has helped fuel these changes. She talks about when she realized she wanted to bring more Creators onto the platform, and how important it was to find people that she knows and loves in the space to share their talents with all of you. Remember, even with this expansion, Melissa isn’t going anywhere, and is here to offer you MORE than ever before!She also shares a heartfelt testimonial from an MWH member to emphasize how this community has grown together. We hope you love the new MWH and we can’t wait to continue this journey to bettering ourselves, together. Check back every week for new interviews with all the Creators, now featured on MWH!Sign up now for a 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 500+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the first AMA of the season was such a huge hit, Melissa decided to sit down with Dylan again, the Director of Partnerships at MWH, to discuss all your new burning questions to round out season 1 of the Move With Heart podcast! They go deep, and we mean like real deep in this one. Melissa discusses how she handles Noah going out and on trips all the time with the nature of his work, her time management skills and her view on the privilege in her life. She shares a beautiful story about why it’s so important to stop the craziness of our everyday lives to open our eyes and our hearts to give back. They get into self-love and something everyone loves to ask - what’s Melissa’s view on botox! Then of course, the topic of social media and why this is such a source of inspiration for Melissa, but also why it’s SO important to clean up who you follow. Last but not least, they touch on what is coming next for MWH, so stay tuned!! Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Visit skinandsenses.com and use code MWH15 for 15% off your order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This conversation with Mario and Courtney Lopez will give you instant joy. Melissa has such admiration for this dynamic couple who does it all… they are also colleagues and parents to 3 kids and 2 dogs!They really get into it… from work to family, Mario and Courtney share the story of how they met and their tips on how to make a relationship thrive for the long term. They keep it real with banter that is both hilarious and adorable while providing us with moments of motivation and inspiration. Even when personal and professional lives collide, they know how to keep things spicy in their relationship and remind us why you should never stop “dating your spouse.”They open up about their family values and how they manage having kids in the spotlight, and Melissa shares how they inspired her and Noah to have their son before getting married. Get ready for their take on a “sleep divorce” and some beauty and wellness tips from each side of this radiant couple. Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Visit seed.com/mwh and use code MWH to redeem 15% off your first month of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic or PDS-08™ Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Melissa, the title of Mom is the most important of all. And in this episode, while Melissa reminds us that her parenting style is “anything but perfect,” she answers questions directly from her community on what has worked for her and her family.In today’s world there can be so many opinions on how to raise your kids; here Melissa shares her experience and approach to balance, routines and discipline as a working mother. She talks about how to teach positive body image and the hottest parenting topic of them all - screen time! She touches on her advice around baby talk and gives her perspective on discussing the news and social issues in an approachable and timely way with her kids.As she often stresses, coming from a broken home, her top priority is to model good habits so her kids can emulate them and grow up to be the best humans they can be. As always, take what you believe may work for you and leave the rest behind. Melissa’s love for her kids is sure to pull at your heartstrings and leave you inspired, even if you’re not a parent.  Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Go to Sakara.com/MWH or enter code MWH at checkout to get 20% off your first order sitewide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting into it in this episode with the queen of the kitchen, Nicole Berrie, also known as Bonberi, to talk about all things food and wellness. Nicole released her first book in May 2022 titled “Body Harmony” and is the owner of an MWH staple, Bonberi Mart, the OG plant-based bodega with two locations in New York City. Melissa and Nicole talk about their history becoming friends, their transition into motherhood, and of course, intuitive eating. Nicole shares how she has grown throughout her life experiences, when she finds it best to share her story, and how her dream of being a writer became a reality.From addiction, and the importance of hitting rock bottom, to healing and finding the world of wellness, Nicole dives into what her process was like “going through the fire”  and coming out on the other side and creating her business. Here is where Nicole found what the meaning of turning your “pain into purpose” really means and how she can help others by sharing how to take those lessons and turn them into action. And of course, they dive into the wonders of food combining, self-care practices, and daily routines. Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Go to arrae.com and use code ‘movewithheart’ at checkout for 15% off of one time purchases or 25% off first month on subscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Melissa connects with Daphne Oz - author, chef, TV host and mother of four beautiful children - and inspires us all by sharing how to prioritize and protect our joy. Daphne is such a ray of light and breath of fresh air in the food industry and wellness space and shares that being well fed is the foundation of all happiness. They talk all things family and food and how to find the simple pleasures in life. They both believe in the power of “no” so you can get clear on how to say “yes” to the things that matter most. While everyone has the same 24 hours in their day, how you spend those hours is so vital. Daphne’s new book titled, “Eat Your Heart Out: All Fun, No Fuss Food to Celebrate Eating Clean,” contains her favorite recipes that are clean yet delicious to bring pleasure to every bite. She stresses how wellness should be both easy to navigate and enjoyable. They get into her process for writing a book and perspective on food being incorporated into a well balanced lifestyle. After all, it’s about enjoying, not depriving yourself of, a happy, healthy life.Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Go to arrae.com and use code ‘movewithheart’ at checkout for 15% off of one time purchases or 25% off first month on subscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Melissa opens up about her past relationship with alcohol and shares her journey to realizing that drinking was no longer serving her. She reflects on her decision to not drink for 30 days leading up to the launch of the MWH app in 2019, and how that decision has now become a life without alcohol for over 2 years. A pivotal moment for Melissa happened in her 20s when an honest friend opened up to her about the person that she would become when she was drinking. It was then that she discovered that she wanted to have a different relationship with alcohol. Melissa tells us how she recognized that drinking was not adding value to her life and gives us advice on how we can all look inward and take inventory on our own lives. Melissa also discusses the impact social pressures can have on our choices and how she was able to overcome these pressures. And she shares her tips for going out and still enjoying yourself without feeling the need to drink. In this new life without alcohol, she’s found that enjoying the simplicities and joy of everyday life has become a lot easier to see. Be sure to stay tuned in until the end for a few surprise guests that are sure to put a smile on your face!  Disclaimer: This is Melissa’s personal experience and we invite you to review the resources below if you believe you have an issue with alcohol or any other substances. Resources:Book - “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Note Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol” by Holly WhitakerLoosid AppClub SODA NYCSober Girl Society IG Sign up for our 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comMelissa Wood-Tepperberg is the Founder of MWH - a wellness platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all - and the Creator of the MWH Method. MWH workouts and meditations are designed to do anytime, anywhere - from the comfort of your own home, using what you have available to you. MWH isn’t just about building a body you desire; it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study.Go to arrae.com and use code ‘movewithheart’ at checkout for 15% off of one time purchases or 25% off first month on subscription Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.