The Melissa Ambrosini Show

How are you, really? Jenna Kutcher wants to know.Jenna is a small-town Minnesota mama obsessed with all things marketing who turned a $300 Craigslist camera into a seven-figure empire. She also has a #1 rated podcast with *millions* of downloads, a suite of massively popular online products and programs, and a soon-to-be-bestselling book (not to mention a rock solid marriage and two gorgeous kids!).But when I sat down behind the mic with her for this episode (her second appearance on the show!) I didn’t want to pick her brains about “how to build a global brand” or the “15 marketing tips she swears by”, I wanted to delve into all of the OTHER stuff that makes all her hard work worth it — the behind-the-scenes *juicy* stuff that we so rarely get to hear from someone THIS successful.And let me tell you, she did not disappoint.Tune in to this HUGELY inspiring interview to hear the divine Ms Kutcher’s insights on what to do when you’re struck by ‘mama guilt’, her take on “doing it all”, the support systems she has in place that make business and mamahood possible, why she didn’t tell anyone she was writing this book, her surprising creative process, how she’s intentionally creating her own experience of motherhood, the books she wants everyone to read, her secret to massively fulfilling friendships, how she slowly uncovered her ‘why’ (and how you can dig up your own too), how she’s fuelled by both peace and purpose, and what it takes to build a life you TRULY love.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/461 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.

What can our pelvic bowl teach us about our health, our creativity, and ourselves? What does it mean to ‘mother from your centre’? And how can women reclaim the innate wisdom of their bodies?To delve into these deep, insightful questions I’m joined by author, TEDx speaker and Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Tami Lynn Kent.Tune in to hear why Tami’s book is one of my favourite books EVER, what it means to ‘mother from your centre’, why so many women are carrying tension and trauma inside their pelvic bowls, how this unresolved trauma can be secretly causing harm (to their wellbeing, mental health, relationships, fertility and more), sacred ways to create your own version of motherhood, powerful self-care strategies for mamas (even if you feel like you’ve got no time), amazing tips for holistic pelvic health, and how to release shame and guilt that’s being held in your body.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/460 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.

Starting your baby on solids is one of the most confusing and daunting tasks for new parents — What foods should you start with? Which is better, purées or baby-led weaning? And for the love of organic pumpkin, how MUCH food should you give them?!Joining us with all the answers is Luka McCabe — the creative force behind Boob to Food.Tune in to hear her epic advice around introducing allergens, the BEST ‘first foods’ for maximum nourishment, how to tell if your bubba is ready for solids, the supplements she recommends for ALL babies (whether they’re plant based or omnivores), how to create beautiful routines and rituals around meal times (and why this is so important for kids), genius advice to know how much food your little one needs, and why it’s *never* too early to start building positive nutritional habits.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/459 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.

It’s time for another deep-dive solo pod!You guys sent in some epic questions — about our home, why we’re moving, my routine, what we’re doing with Baby B right now, and more — and I’m so excited to pull back the curtain and share the answers. If you’re a longtime listener, you’ll know that I LOVE sharing the ‘behind the scenes’ details like this, as well as the stuff that I’m loving right now and the things that I’m currently working on in myself — and you’ll find all those things and more in this juicy episode!Press play to hear about the house we’ve moved into and our epic plans for it, the most important things to focus on if you want to create a toxin-free home, my advice on self-care for mamas (especially if it feels like your self care is at the bottom of your list), the support we’ve called in to be our ‘village’ and allow us to keep working in our businesses, the beautiful routine we’ve established with our divine nanny, what I’ll do differently next time round when it comes to childbirth, how I surprised myself when it came to co-sleeping with our daughter, the books that have revolutionized my approach to parenting, and why you should study for birth like you’re studying for a PhD.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/458 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.

Imagine if you had to skip school or work each month because you didn’t have access to safe, affordable menstrual products… How many days would that add up to over your lifetime?Now imagine the flow-on effect those missed days would have on your education, your income, your family, and your future — all because you had your period…And now, on top of all that, imagine that no one ever taught you about periods in the first place. Or worse, that it was ingrained in you that menstruation was ‘bad’, ‘dirty’, and ‘shameful’...This is the distressing reality for girls and women all over the world — 500 million of them, in fact. It’s called ‘Period Poverty’. And in this mind blowing, heart expanding episode, Celeste Mergens — founder of the incredible not-for-profit, ‘Days For Girls’ — is sharing the remarkable story of how she and her team are working to end Period Poverty by increasing access to period products, providing holistic menstrual health education in communities around the globe, and creating Menstrual Equity for all.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/457 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.

What happens when you’ve got massive dreams, but you’re told that they’re “unrealistic”, and you should just focus on becoming a housewife?Well, if you’re Lisa Bilyeu, my guest on today’s show, you follow those dreams anyway, and accidentally build a billion dollar business — and the life of your dreams — in the process!There’s so much we can learn from Lisa’s journey of transformation. And in this hugely inspiring interview, you’ll discover the unique decisions, beliefs, mindset shifts and habits that have helped this powerhouse woman become a leader in the world of personal development and the hero of her own life.Tune in to discover how to life-hack your way to radical confidence, why she intentionally chose not to have children (and why she wishes more people talked openly about this topic), how she broke free from the cycle of people-pleasing, her epic strategies for chasing goals — even if you’re full of self doubt and have been told that they’re “not possible”, the health battle that took over her life (and how it became the catalyst for one of her businesses), why self love is so freaking important, and why we ALL need to stop waiting for someone else to rescue us.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/456 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.

Eat, move and rest. We all do these 3 things every day… and let’s face it, we could all probably be doing them better! Enter Erin & Dusty Stanczyk. This powerhouse plant-based couple are on a mission to help as many people as possible unlock their potential by upgrading the three cornerstones of optimum health: nutrition, movement and sleep. Their strategies are so simple and doable — as well as mind-blowingly effective. And as you’ll hear for yourself, not only are these two super smart and knowledgeable… they’re also totally adorable; the true definition of #couplegoals. (Dare you not to finish this episode feeling wildly inspired!)So pop in those earbuds to discover how to prep your body for a healthy plant-based pregnancy, why these two have such a strong relationship, the simplest way to transition to a more plant based lifestyle, why having a support system is your new secret superpower, how a plant-based lifestyle can set your kids up for a lifetime of thriving, their best-ever tips to experience deeper and more restorative rest, the books and websites they swear by for plant-based recipes and tips, the crucial thing you MUST do before introducing a new supplement or holistic therapy into your or your family’s routine, plus so much more.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/455 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.

When it comes to parenting, there is a LOT of noise out there. From feeding, to sleeping, to screen time, it seems like *everybody* has an opinion… It can feel very overwhelming at times.But what if we could quieten all that noise and tune into our own inner knowing as a parent? What if we could embrace a more natural, intuitive style of parenting — one that was based in gentleness, joy and connection?And what if we quit trying to be a “good parent” based on other people’s standards, and instead, became the conscious, evolved parent that our children need us to be?To help us learn more, I’m joined by Tracy Gillett — a writer, parenting advocate, and founder of the award-winning blog, Raised Good. Tracy is a world-renowned teacher of ‘the lost art of natural parenting’. This beautiful, life-changing model of raising kids can revolutionise your experience of motherhood and help you raise happy, well-adjusted children. And in this inspiring episode, she’s walking us through exactly how to do it.Tune in to hear the best way to cultivate your intuition as a mother, why gentle parenting does NOT mean having no boundaries, how your parenting choices impact your child’s lifelong development, genius techniques for eliminating ‘mama guilt’ from your life, plus 5 natural parenting secrets that make kids want to cooperate WITHOUT using time-outs, threats or punishment. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/454 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.

What’s the best way to nurture our friendships to ensure they stay healthy and aligned? How can we make new friends as adults, and deepen the connections we already have? And for the love of raw chocolate brownies, WHAT should we do when a friendship turns unhealthy?!To answer all these questions, I’m joined by the incredible Erin Falconer, associate psychotherapist and author of one of the best books I’ve ever read about friendship, ‘How To Break-Up With Your Friends’. Tune in to this hugely inspiring episode to hear the crucial qualities of a great friend (and how to be one yourself), why releasing friendships that no longer serve you does NOT have to be a negative experience, how to understand the different levels of friendship (and how to strengthen the most essential ones), the secret to making new friends as an adult, Erin’s wildly effective tips for manifesting new soulies in your life, how to know when it’s time to “break up” with a friend, the must-know parenting principles to set your kids up for a lifetime of strong, safe friendships, and why it’s okay (in fact, why it’s awesome!) to have a tight inner circle of truly aligned friends, rather than a vast network.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/453 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.

Welcome to another epic ‘couples pod’! This time, Nick is joining me behind the mic for a juicy life update.We love pulling back the curtains like this, so that we can share what’s been going on behind the scenes, chat about all the new stuff we’ve been testing out in our daily routines, and also dig into the stuff we’ve been reevaluating or even struggling with.Tune in to hear about Nick’s exciting new music project ENOBE, how his creative process has evolved, what’s next for us in crypto, the health hack giving us major results (seriously, this one tip alone is a game-changer!), the recipe we’re obsessed with right now, and a slew of outstanding books and podcasts that have rocked our world recently.And because life is always a mix of yin and yang (and because transparency is one of our core values), we’re also discussing my inner debate about whether to share our daughter on social media, the limiting thoughts that have been popping up for us, and some exciting news about our home… that led to Nick feeling financially stretched.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/452 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Follow Nick on Instagram: @iamnickbroadhurstFollow Enobe on Instagram: @enobeofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.