The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Join Melissa Ambrosini as she interviews Simone Davies, a world renowned author, educator, and Montessori expert. In this episode, they discuss the Montessori model of learning and parenting, highlighting the striking difference between children in a Montessori environment versus traditional schools. They also explore the benefits of Montessori floor beds, the importance of observing and following a child's interests, and the transformative impact of biking. Plus, they share insights on improving health, wealth, and love with the Montessori way.

How can we strengthen our emotional health? What is ‘inner child work’ and why is it so powerful? Why are boundaries so crucial for our wellbeing… and why do they sometimes feel so difficult to set?!To answer these questions and more, I’m joined on the show by Michelle Chalfant — a licensed therapist, author, podcaster, and creator of ‘The Adult Chair’, a transformational model of self-realization.Tune in to hear Michelle’s genius process for setting firm but flexible boundaries (even if you struggle to stand up for yourself), the best place to start with inner child work (including my own personal experience with this powerful modality), how parents can set their kids up for a lifetime of emotional wellbeing, the red flags that may signal you’re in a codependent relationship, a therapist’s secret for creating bulletproof self confidence, and the one-minute exercise that can supercharge both your presence AND your productivity.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/444 for the show notes.My newsletter: melissaambrosini.com/newsletterMy instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens to us when we experience trauma? What impact does trauma have on our bodies, brains, hearts, relationships and lives? And what does it take to truly heal physical and emotional trauma — especially when we’ve been carrying our wounds for a long time, maybe even generations? To help answer these questions and more, I’m joined on the show by Yemi Penn — author, documentarian, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and all-round powerhouse woman. Yemi’s work around trauma stems from her own deeply personal experience of childhood abuse. Determined to free herself from the wounds she was carrying, she began searching for ways to empower her own healing journey and overcome the other forms of trauma she recognised in herself — including generational trauma that she inherited. In this fascinating, inspiring, and incredibly important conversation, you’ll hear how Yemi turned her pain into power, how she processed and integrated her trauma so she could set herself free, and how her journey towards healing became a catalyst for transformation and growth. You’ll also discover the simple but powerful technique she swears by for releasing stored trauma, how hidden trauma can be impacting your relationship without you even realising, how trauma can hold us back from achieving our full potential, and how you too can set yourself free.** Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child abuse. Follow your intuition if you know this conversation is not for you right now.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/443 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is a little different. You’re going to hear me being interviewed by Andrea Olson for her show, ‘The Go Diaper Free Podcast’. Our conversation was so awesome and stacked with practical tips — and I’ve had SO many questions about our personal experience with Elimination Communication (EC) — that I knew I had to share it with you!Tune in to hear how Nick and I introduced our little girl to EC at 3 months, what our ‘potty routine’ looks like, the huge benefits we experienced right from the start (including some epic ones that took us by surprise), the scary environmental impact of disposable diapers, what the world's major diaper brands don't want you to know about childhood development, how to cultivate an enriching learning environment for your kids, and why EC is a surprising saviour for any mamas with sore backs and shoulders!This episode follows on from when Andrea first came on the show (Episode 401), so if you love this conversation — and I know you will! — then you should definitely go back and listen to that one too. Enjoy!Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/442 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been searching for answers, trying out every modality under the sun, doing all the “right” things for your health and happiness… and yet nothing seems to work?Today’s guest knows that feeling well. Twenty years ago, Dain Heer was on the verge of ending his own life. He felt like he’d tried EVERYTHING to lift his headspace and find happiness, but nothing was working and nothing was changing. At that moment, when he was desperate and ready to give up, he discovered a set of transformative tools and energy practices that changed the course of his life forever. And in this powerful and inspiring conversation, he’s revealing how these simple, actionable tools and techniques can create lasting change in YOUR life too.Press play to hear strategies for creating the wildly fulfilling life of your dreams, how to tap into the immense wisdom that lives inside your body, how fear-based thinking is keeping you trapped (and how to overcome it), how to eat intuitively, and why being the fullest, truest version of yourself is the tipping point that can change *everything*.(Please note: this conversation includes discussion of self-harm and suicide.)Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/441 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Q&A episode, we’re diving deep into the world of parenting. I’m joined, as usual, by the inimitable Nick Broadhurst — musician, entrepreneur, father, and of course, my beautiful husband. Together, we’re answering questions that you guys have sent in, and as usual, there were some mind-blowingly juicy ones!Press play to hear all the parenting books we think EVERY parent should read, the scary truth about screen time for kids and infants, the unique approach we’ve used to introduce solids with Baby B, the parenting ninja move that will help you raise free-thinking kids, our best-ever advice around step-parenting and creating a blissful blended family, how to get relatives to abide by your parenting decisions for your child (even when they disagree), and how to stop yourself from repeating the same parenting style you were raised with — especially during triggering moments. I’m also revealing the HUGE celeb guest I’m interviewing for the show in the next few weeks. (Landing an interview with this guest has been on my vision board FOREVER, and I am *so* excited to spill the beans and share this massive news!) Enjoy!Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/440 for the show notes.My newsletter: melissaambrosini.com/newsletterMy instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do functional doctors wish people knew about vaccines and vaccine injuries? What science-based techniques can we use to protect ourselves from viruses and switch on our body’s natural healing mechanisms? And what’s the real story behind ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine?By overwhelming demand, we’re back this week with another deep-dive episode into COVID-19, viruses, vaccines, immunity and more. In our commitment to bringing you a range of expert opinions on this topic, today I’m joined by Dr Matthew Cook, M.D. — a doctor of functional and regenerative medicine and a board-certified anesthesiologist.In this hugely informative episode, we cover vaccine injuries, how to support your body if you choose to get the vaccine, proven methods to boost your immune system right now, what to do if you get COVID-19 to accelerate recovery, and the crucial role of peptides before and after getting a vaccine. This conversation is practical, science-based, and packed with SO MANY amazing try-at-home strategies that can make a huge difference to your health. I know that you — and your immune system — are going to love it.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/439 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us don’t pay much attention to our oral health — unless we get a toothache or something goes wrong. But according to today’s guest (and a mountain of science) that’s a huge mistake. Trina Felber, a leading authority on natural oral care for better health, joins me on the show today to explain why it’s so incredibly important to take care of your dental health. And let me tell you, the knowledge-bombs she drops here aren’t just straight-up fascinating, they will *literally* change your mouth and teeth FOREVER. (You’ll never look at your toothbrush the same way again!)Tune in to learn the mind-blowing links between your oral hygiene and everything from heart disease to preterm labour, discover how to care for and strengthen your oral microbiome, learn the secret messages your mouth is trying to tell you, hear why the dental products you’re using might actually be doing you more harm than good, learn super effective techniques for beautiful white teeth WITHOUT any nasty toxins, and learn how to radically upgrade your dental routine today.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/438 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you long to create a wildly abundant, inspiring, fulfilling life… but you’re not quite sure where to start? Want powerful tools and techniques that you can add to your daily routine to unlock new levels of joy, beauty and peace in your life? And would you love to know a proven process for overcoming negative beliefs so that you can see yourself as you truly are — a being made of love, a portal of potentiality, and creator of your extraordinary destiny?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re going to LOVE this epic conversation with Kimberly Snyder — a spiritual guide and meditation teacher, 3-time New York Times bestselling author, and sought-after nutritionist and holistic wellness expert who has worked with A-list celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Channing Tatum and Hilary Duff just to name a few.Press play now for practical strategies for tapping into your true potential, genius spiritual techniques that you’ll want to start using IMMEDIATELY, and wellness tips that are so effective, they have Hollywood’s hottest stars lining up to get on this woman’s waitlist.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/437 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked, and here it is — a deep-dive episode on COVID-19, vaccines, immunity, and more.To assist us in this deep-dive, we’re joined by Donnie Yance, an internationally known master herbalist and nutritionist who’s been writing on the topic of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Donnie has answers for all those burning questions that have been running through our collective heads for more than a year now, like what natural protocols should we be using to boost our body’s innate virus-fighting capacity? What does the science REALLY say about natural immunity vs. vaccine immunity? Are new vaccine options like Novavax really any better than the current ones? And why are government’s overlooking the natural, safe, plant-derived tools that could help us ease symptoms, enhance health, and build bulletproof immunity?This conversation is deep, insightful and stacked with practical strategies that you’ll want to put into action for your family TODAY. Buckle up, because this is an episode for the ages…Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/436 for the show notes.My newsletter: melissaambrosini.com/newsletterMy instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.