The Melissa Ambrosini Show

This episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order.How do you navigate motherhood like a boss when you ARE a boss?! Today’s podcast guest, Lorraine Murphy, knows all about growing a successful business while also growing a family. And in this episode, she’s pulling out her playbook to prove that it IS possible to rock at both at the same time...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/255 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Lorraine Murphy is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and mama. She started her first business — The Remarkables Group — in her spare bedroom in 2012, and went on to secure multi-million dollars in turnover. Lorraine and the company received a raft of awards, including being named as one of BRW’s Fast Starters, Entrepreneur of the Year, Emerging Agency of the Year, Content Marketer of the Year and Australian Start-up of the Year, as well as being a finalist in the Telstra Business Awards.In December 2017, Lorraine sold The Remarkables Group in order to focus on her ‘soul on fire’ work – writing, speaking and mentoring. These days she spends her time helping women get out of their own way, get SUPER organised, and create the life they want.Lorraine drops a motherlode of advice in this episode, that will have you asking ‘Why haven’t I thought of that before?!’ I just KNOW you’re going to get so much value (and so much inspiration) out of her practical, no-BS approach to blending business and babies...So if you want to learn how to ditch the juggle, reduce your mental load, and become the best biz-owning mama you can be, press download right now… this one’s for you.In this episode we chat about: How to blend babies and business (05:03)Why you need to be more mindful of your words (08:18)The power of organisation and having a support network (10:51) The truth about ‘mum guilt’ and how to let it go (15:33)What is your ‘soul on fire’ work? (21:15)How to surround yourself with high vibe people (and why this is so essential) (29:54)How to make a relationship thrive (all her top tips) (39:52)What she attributes her success to (54:20)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.

Did you know that you can take practical steps to set your baby up for a lifetime of health and happiness... from before they’re even born? It’s true! And today’s podcast guest, Dr Thomas Verny MD, is here to show us how...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/253 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Dr Thomas Verny is a pioneering psychiatrist, author and academic, who has taught at many of the major universities in America. He is considered one of the world's leading authorities on the effect of prenatal and early postnatal environment on babies’ personality development. His latest book, Pre-parenting: Nurturing Your Child From Conception (co-authored with Pamela Weintraub) explores how even the most ordinary events can evoke a cascade of biological changes in a baby… It’s an eye-opener, and as soon as I read it, I knew I HAD to have him on the show.So much of this conversation flipped what I *thought* I knew about pregnancy and parenting on its head. The latest neuroscience findings (which Dr Verny explains so clearly) are — quite simply — mind-blowing, and they have the power to change your experience of pregnancy and childbirth forever.Even if you’re *not* a parent, you’ll definitely want to hear his take on the wounds, memories and repressed issues that we can unknowingly carrying from before you were even born…Whether you have children or not, there are so many key insights in this episode you won’t want to miss. So if you want to become a more conscious parent, learn about the wounds and memories so many of us have from our time in the womb, and give your baby the greatest chance at health and happiness, pop in those earbuds and press play… this one’s for you!In this episode we chat about: His story and how he got to where he is today (06:12)The incredible story of life in the womb (11:19)Why everything a mother eats, drinks, inhales, experiences, thinks, feels, and worries about can have an effect on her unborn child (this blew my mind!) (21:02)The biggest issues for pregnant women — and they’re not what you think! (26:43)The most effective ways to destress and why it’s so incredibly important (28:03)The top things you MUST do while pregnant (that make a significant difference to your baby’s development) (34:46)Why you don't want to wear multitasking as a badge of honour (37:40)Does scrolling Instagram and multitasking have an effect on your child's mental and emotional development? (39:47)How his work has impacted his own parenting, and how he shows up as a grandparent (49:43)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.

Have you got a dream that you long to bring to life… but part of you doesn’t believe it’s possible? Enter today’s podcast guest, Dr Tererai Trent — author, speaker, scholar and humanitarian. Through hard work and an unwavering belief in her dreams, Tererai achieved what others thought was “impossible”. And today, she’s here to show us how we can achieve the “impossible” too...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/251 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.As a child bride and young mother in a small Zimbabwe village, Tererai’s path in life seemed set. But a chance encounter changed the course of her future, when the CEO of nonprofit Heifer International said to her: "If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable."Tererai took this advice to heart, and took massive inspired action. She wrote down her dream of getting an education in the US, sealed the paper inside a tin can, and buried it in the ground. From there, she moved heaven and earth to make her “impossible” dream a reality… and BOY did she succeed.Have you got a dream that you long to bring to life… but part of you doesn’t believe it’s possible? Enter today’s podcast guest, Dr Tererai Trent — author, speaker, scholar and humanitarian. Through hard work and an unwavering belief in her dreams, Tererai achieved what others thought was “impossible”. And today, she’s here to show us how we can achieve the “impossible” too...As a child bride and young mother in a small Zimbabwe village, Tererai’s path in life seemed set. But a chance encounter changed the course of her future, when the CEO of nonprofit Heifer International said to her: "If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable."Tererai took this advice to heart, and took massive inspired action. She wrote down her dream of getting an education in the US, sealed the paper inside a tin can, and buried it in the ground. From there, she moved heaven and earth to make her “impossible” dream a reality… and BOY did she succeed.Tererai went on to earn multiple degrees (including a PhD), start her own charity, speak at the UN, advocate to world leaders, and is currently an adjunct professor at Drexel University. A two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, she was named by Oprah as her “All-Time Favorite Guest”. (How’s that for glowing praise?!)Now leading the global charge in the fight for quality education for ALL children and women’s rights, Dr. Trent has become a symbol of hope for everyone, and is living proof that anything is possible. Her favorite motto is “Tinogona,” meaning, “It is achievable!”… and when you listen to this episode, you’ll believe that about your OWN dreams, with a certainty like never before.So if you want to reignite your self-belief, expand your vision of what’s possible, and change the course of your future, then press download immediately… the path to your “impossible” dream starts here.In this episode we chat about: Her incredible story from being a child bride in a small Zimbabwe village to one of the world’s most recognizable voices in women’s empowerment and education (07:19)The big question that changed her life (09:11)How she fed her children from a trash can in America (17:28)The great hunger that drives us forward (21:45)How to achieve your dreams — even if they seem 100% impossible (23:46)How to avoid passing on negative stories from your past or from previous generations to your children (30:00)The biggest thing that gives meaning to your life (31:02)How to get back up when you hit a road bump or ‘failure’ (32:28)The power of rituals (33:51)How to make an impact in the world and the best way we can help (36:06)What she attributes her success to (40:43)What brings her the most joy right now (42:44)How she has cultivated wisdom and self-awareness... 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.What if you could manifest a reality beyond your wildest dreams? Today’s podcast guest, Kathrin Zenkina, says it’s not only possible, it’s actually way easier than you think. And in this episode, she’s sharing her unique method for unleashing your inner manifestor, so that the life you want can be the life you lead. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/249 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Kathrin Zenkina is a mindset and manifestation coach, author, success strategist, and the founder of Manifestation Babe — the online hub that helps women harness their inner magic and become master manifestors.Her journey is fascinating — unhappy with her life and with her business failing, she acted on a leap of faith and swiped $15,000 on her credit card to attend a seminar. There, she received an intuitive download from the Universe, and proceeded to invest $170,000 in her business over the next 48 hours. This brave move paid off — her business skyrocketed, generating over $3.25M in the last 2.5 years and helping thousands of women around the world create their dream lives.Kathrin’s approach to manifesting is so practical and no-BS, not to mention crazy effective… I know you’re going to love it!So if you want to learn how to effortlessly create the life you desire, attract more abundance than you dreamed possible, and unleash your inner manifestor, then pop in those earbuds… this one’s for you!In this episode we chat about: From medical school to manifesting — how she got to where she is today (07:11)How Tony Robbins changed her life (10:24)The big questions that changed the entire course of her life (and why you should ask yourself these same questions) (11:20)How she makes money and all her different revenue streams (22:15)The true power of network marketing (23:58)Why she invested $170,000 USD in her business in just 48 hours (27:08)Why investing in yourself is so essential (37:23)How to manifest anything you want (her 3 step process) (43:05)What’s holding you back from manifesting your dreams (49:55)Her powerful success mantra (50:52)The crazy things she has manifested in her life (so inspiring!) (53:23)What she’s currently manifesting right now (54:35)The biggest thing she attributes her success to (54:59)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.

Want to save the planet but not sure where to start? Today’s podcast guest, Tracey Bailey, is here to help us make a HUGE impact on Mama Earth by shifting our thinking around the household products we use and the waste we create every day. And let me tell you, her stories and strategies about protecting our planet are going to blow you away...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/247 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Tracey Bailey was a PR consultant when a chance encounter with some endangered Orangutans in Indonesia changed her life forever. Knowing that she could no longer be part of a system that was causing harm to such majestic but vulnerable creatures, Tracey left the world of PR to begin a venture much closer to her heart. In 2003, she launched Biome — Australia’s first online eco store, that showcases carefully vetted products that are both environmentally friendly and socially responsible.Since then, Tracey has succeeded in making an incredible impact on the environment. (Case in point: in the past year alone, Biome helped its customers save over 10 million single-use items from waste… how’s that for making a difference?!) She has so many genius ideas and easy strategies that we can ALL implement in our households, and I know you’re going to love how EASY she makes it to make a huge difference.So if you want to discover the best way to go toxic-free, the mind-blowingly simple steps to ditch plastic, and the hidden benefits of composting your waste, then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: Her story about how she started Biome and how she got to where she is today (05:59)What is greenwashing and why do we need to know about it? (11:15)The #1 best way to live a toxic-free life (13:18)Why it’s so imperative to reduce plastic (and the ESPECIALLY nasty type you want to avoid at all costs) (16:46)The shocking items where PVC3 is usually found and how it may be harming your children! (19:08)How you and your household can make the biggest impact on the environment (and it’s not what you’d expect) (22:36)Why composting is awesome, sexy and so much easier than you think! (27:30) Why our lack of connection with nature is causing so much of the harm to our planet (31:44)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.