The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Why do some couples stop having sex? Is it possible to sustain a strong sexual connection over the long-term? And how can you experience more pleasure when life feels stressful and overwhelming? They’re tough questions, but today’s podcast guest, Emily Nagoski, has the answers.Emily Nagoski is a sex educator and the author of the best-selling Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life (which is one of the best book titles ever, right?!). She has a PhD in Health Behavior with a minor in Human Sexuality, is the inaugural Director of Wellness Education at Smith College, and her mission in life is to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies.This conversation is filled with cutting edge research, proven strategies, and plenty of lightbulb moments. Emily offers so much wisdom, but perhaps her greatest gift is giving us language to articulate deeply personal experiences that so many of us have experienced, yet that can often make us feel broken and alone. (Spoiler alert: you are NEITHER of those things!)So if you want to create a better sex life for yourself, experience more profound pleasure than you ever thought possible, and feel true fulfillment within yourself, within your relationship and in the bedroom, then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: Her story from teaching sex education to where she is today (06:09)The 2 data-backed strategies for a healthier and happier sex life (11:04)Two techniques that successful couples use to sustain their connection over the long term (14:25)Scheduling sex — Can it work? Should you try it? (18:34)Is there a path back from cheating and infidelity? (22:53)Gender roles and how they manifest in sex (26:39)What is the Human Giver Syndrome? (31:18)How to handle differences in desire with your partner (34:09)How to turn down sex without making your Significant Other feel rejected (37:43)What is arousal non-concordance, why is it so common, and why should we all be talking about it? (41:13)How to get both your head and your body in the moment, to transform your pleasure experience (47:31)The best way to talk about sex with your kids (and what NOT to do!) (51:46) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s our most popular recurring segment, and he’s my favourite-ever podcast guest! Yep, you know it: Nick Broadhurst (musician, entrepreneur, author, thought leader, and my gorgeous husband) is BACK on the show, and together, we’re answering your burning questions about All. The. Things…!As usual, we asked you — our tribe — to submit your no-holds-barred questions about any topic you like, and BOY did you guys deliver. From sex to self-sabotage, from supplements to step-parenting, we go *deep* on the topics that matter most to you.We even answer the #1 question we get asked more than any other. (Hint: it’s about babies... And you’ll definitely want to listen up to hear our answer!)Head to melissaambrosini.com/175 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.I know you’re going to love hearing Nick’s thoughtful, conscious masculine perspective on these Q’s. So if you want to level up in ALL areas of your life, and get the inside scoop on everything from how to use food to overcome illness, to rocking a long-distance relationship, to our secret for pearly white teeth without any chemicals… then buckle up. This episode is for YOU.In this episode we chat about:What’s the best way to discover your life's purpose? (08:43)Overcoming self-sabotage — what’s worked for us (19:52)What are your 10 most valuable and important life lessons EVER? (24:30)Can you still have a long-lasting relationship if there’s a big age gap between you and your partner? (39:02)Long-distance relationships — how to thrive (not just survive) and how we deal with being apart for weeks at a time (40:45)What kind of challenges do we meet in our relationship? (55:29)How understanding the role of masculine and feminine in the bedroom can lead to unparalleled sex (01:04:45)The unexpected benefits of going plant-based (01:12:32)What’s the deal with alcohol — Healthy? Not healthy? Here’s our take. (01:16:03)Our day on a plate (01:19:58)The truth about making plant-based eating work when you’re socialising or caught off-guard (01:24:02)What type of contraception do we use? (01:29:30)The secret nutritional hacks we turn to when we’re unwell or feeling ‘off’ (01:48:30)The best tools to overcome PTSD (these have changed my life) (01:55:08)What’s the secret to getting gorgeously white teeth WITHOUT nasty toxins? (02:00:02)Our hard-won wisdom on blended families and how to make them work (02:11:19)The #1 questions we get asked: “Are you planning on having babies?” (And our no-filter answer) (02:17:05)What you can expect from my TEDx Talk (and why it’s worth the wait!) (02:19:48) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.This episode is brought to you by No Pong. Head to www.nopong.com.au today to get 10% off your order with the code MATRIBE.Acne, bad breath and cellulite… they’re not life-threatening, but BOY can these issues have a huge impact on your self-esteem. If you’ve ever struggled with any of these conditions, you’re going to love today’s episode. Dr Stephen Cabral is back with holistic, drug-free solutions to clear ALL these issues right up, so you can feel great inside your own skin, restore your confidence, and change your body and life forever. He’s also going to chat to us about eating disorders and his best strategies for overcoming them and supporting your body. It’s a powerful episode, and I know you’re going to get a lot out of it — have your Notes app ready.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/261 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute and StephenCabral.com. He’s also one of my favourite people on the planet to grill about all things health (which you can probably tell — it’s his 5th appearance on the show!)At 17 years old, Stephen was diagnosed with a life-altering illness and given no hope for recovery. He suffered and was in pain for years. It was only when he discovered how to combine ancient Ayurvedic healing practices with state-of-the-art Naturopathic and Functional Medicine that he finally understood how to fully rebalance the body and re-energize it with life.These days, Dr. Cabral shares his knowledge through his Boston-based and online practices, where he and his team have completed over 250,000 client appointments. His mission is to help people understand that there is ALWAYS a reason why you have not achieved your ideal wellness or weight loss goals, and that you can and will get well again!So if you want to discover the forgotten secret to eliminating cellulite, learn the best strategies for glowing skin, heal your eating issues, and feel outrageously healthy inside and out, then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: What IS cellulite, the 3 grades of cellulite and why is it so stubborn? (07:07)The truth about what causes cellulite (09:21) How to heal cellulite (12:46)His thoughts on cellulite freezing and shock wave therapy (19:12)The real reason you get acne (22:26)How to clear up your skin, fast (25:57)Why you want to avoid acne drugs (29:19) Sometimes get bad breath? Here’s what that means… (31:40)The easy way to fix bad breath — for good (35:11)Why you need to rethink Invisaligns, mouth guards and root canals (38:29)The powerful question to ask yourself when making any decision (43:51) What disordered eating does to your insides (SUCH important info here) (46:45)How to become your own healer and the healer in your home and community (53:44)What he is super excited about at the moment (56:06)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.This episode is brought to you by No Pong. Head to www.nopong.com.au today to get 10% off your order with the code MATRIBE.Who are you, really? And what were you put on this planet to do? Some people might spend a lifetime searching for these answers, but a powerful system called Human Design can reveal in *seconds* what it is that makes you tick. In today’s episode, Jenna Zoe — a world-renowned Human Design practitioner — is here to pull back the curtain on this astonishingly accurate system and show us how it can change our lives forever...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/259 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Human Design has been called the intersection between science and spirituality. Fusing elements of astrology with other ancient traditions like the Hindu chakras, the Chinese iChing, and Kabbalah's Tree of Life, it’s a life-transforming system to map your true nature and purpose here on earth.Jenna Zoe is a leading Human Design expert with a unique approach to reading charts and helping people understand themselves on a soul level. She has created a library of online programs which enable people to find a deeper understanding of their type and how it influences their lives. She is also the host of the Reframe with Jenna Zoe podcast (which you should definitely check out!).I have to admit, my interest in Human Design only sparked at the start of this year. But as soon as I found out my ‘type’, and read the description, I was blown away… this stuff is super accurate, and I can’t wait to incorporate more of it into my life.So if you want to unlock the truth about the five different ‘types’, understand your unique inner guidance system, and discover the person you were born to be, pop in those earbuds and press play… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: The power of celery juice to transform your health (05:14)Her story, how she got to where she is today, and how she got into Human Design (06:28)The 5 different energy types (and how they can change your life and relationships) (12:00)What nobody understands about generators (13:22)How understanding your type can support your life’s work and help you achieve more (17:54)Are you a manifesting generator? Here’s how to tell (28:18)The truth about manifestors (34:23)Any projectors in the house? What you absolutely must know about this type! (40:40)The beauty of reflectors (and why they’re so rare) (44:02)Her daily routine for success and alignment to her design (58:04)Her thoughts on Medical Medium and what his approach has done for her (01:02:54)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by Blublox. Head to www.blublox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.Are we educating people out of their creativity? Do we need to radically rethink our school systems? Today’s podcast guest, Sir Ken Robinson, is here to shed light on these and other critical questions. And along the way, he might just inspire you to take your creativity into your own hands…Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/257 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.You may know Sir Ken Robinson from his record-breaking TED Talk, Are Schools Killing Creativity? It’s the most viewed talk in the organisation’s history, and has been seen by an estimated 350 million people worldwide.Sir Ken is an internationally recognised leader on creativity and human potential, focusing on one of the most critical issues of our time: how to transform our troubled educational systems. He’s also the author of the New York Times bestselling The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (which has sold more than a million copies) and a slew of other books as well.As someone whose soul thrives through creative expression, this is a topic that’s near and dear to my heart… and I know it is to many of you too. It’s SO important to the health of our planet and the happiness of our kids that we prioritise creativity, and that our schools are run in a way that fosters this essential skill in generations to come…So if you want practical steps for amplifying your creativity, a compelling vision for the future of education, and a new sense of what’s possible for ALL of us, press download immediately… this episode is for you!In this episode we chat about: His story and how he got to where he is today (06:11)The story behind his TED Talk (and what it’s like to have the most-watched one ever!) (10:17)Do schools kill creativity? His startling insights, and what’s changed since his TED Talk (11:41)What is creativity and why is it so essential to our lives? (13:50)How to cultivate creativity in your children and yourself (I absolutely LOVED his ideas here!) (17:47)How to support your children without stifling their creative spark (25:54)The truth about our digital habits and how they affect our brains (30:45)How play can power up your creativity (37:21)How much homework should children get? (The answer will surprise you!) (39:26)Sleep: the unexpected ingredient for innovative thinking (40:50)What he attributes his success to (45:13)His #1 best relationship tip (54:44)Plus so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to your earbuds. These “mini podcasts” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week BURSTING with love and excitement.These weekly ‘spiritual top-ups’ are backed by science. Each episode is infused with Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies, Isochronic Tones and Monaural Beats, and are scientifically engineered to help you drop into a deep meditative state (just like my bestselling Mastering Your Mean Girl Meditations). Combining these four targeted technologies is a world-first, allowing you to experience absolutely mind-blowing benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.