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.‘A good mother puts her own needs last.’ ‘You should enjoy every moment of motherhood.’ ‘It’s important to get your pre-baby body back, fast.’… This is just a handful of the limiting beliefs people can hold about motherhood. Sometimes we inherit these beliefs from our own mothers, sometimes they’re fed to us from society, and sometimes they get embedded in our brains without us even knowing. Today’s podcast guest, Bethany Webster, says this way of thinking stems from the ‘Mother Wound’ — the inherited pain of being a woman in a patriarchal culture. And in today’s episode, she’s guiding us through the process of healing this wound, ditching our dysfunctional coping mechanisms, and expanding our idea of what it means to be a mama.Known as a ‘midwife of the heart’, Bethany Webster is a writer, transformational coach and international speaker. Her work has filled a crucial gap in our understanding of women’s lives by blending cutting-edge research on intergenerational trauma, feminist theory, and psychology to comprehensively define the Mother Wound.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/235 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Bethany’s insights in this conversation blew me away. I was nodding along like crazy, as she described so perfectly what it’s like to be a woman in this world and how many damaging beliefs we can absorb without even realising. Whether you are a mama, want to be a mama, have a mama, or just want to understand yourself and the women in your life better, you’ll find veins of gold throughout this podcast, and I can’t wait for you to listen.So if you want to heal your ancestral wounds, actualize your full potential, and redefine your own relationship with motherhood, this conversation is for you.In this episode we chat about: Her story from being the ‘mother figure’ as a child, to falling pregnant at 19, to healing her Mother Wound and her spiritual awakening to where she is today (05:46)What is the Mother Wound? (21:04)The truth about why people get defensive (26:18)Why we need to stay open in all our relationships and the power of CCC (29:20)7 steps to heal your Mother Wound (and how this process can transform your own life, as well as your relationship with your mother) (35:16)What if you already have children — is it too late to heal your Mother Wound? (54:01)Why you need to get support on your healing journey (55:28)How to apply this work to your Father Wound (56:11)What she is working on within herself at the moment (59:22)How to care for the inner child and heal Mother Wounds as a couple (62:34) 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.A recent study found that the average person spends more than 10 hours a day in front of a screen. (Ten!) This number is worrying in itself, but when you consider that most screens emit a harmful type of blue light that can mess with your sleep, strain your eyes and disrupt your hormones, it’s worth taking a closer look at the negative effects of our digital life. Enter today’s podcast guest, Andy Mant...Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/233 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Andy Mant is the founder and CEO of BLUblox, a company specialising in evidence-based advanced light-filtering eyewear. He started the company following a powerful personal experience — after succumbing to health and weight issues that wouldn’t resolve with the traditional dietary approach, Andy stumbled across the role that light plays in our health. By changing his exposure to light, he was able to transform his body and energy levels. And today, Andy is a leading figure in managing light to improve health and wellbeing.My husband and I have been passionate about blue-blocking eyewear for years, and we’re thrilled that this issue is becoming more mainstream. But there’s a lot of conflicting information out there (and — unfortunately — some dodgy products). That’s one of the reasons I love Andy’s approach so much: his work is backed by hard data, and his lenses match the evidence in the academic literature. So if you want to hear the truth about what your screentime is doing to your health, learn the simple-yet-powerful hacks to reduce your blue light exposure, and discover how to get the best sleep of your life, then pop in those earbuds and press play — this conversation is for you.In this episode we chat about: His story from poor health to thriving, and why he started BLUblox (05:24)What is blue light, and the difference between good and toxic blue light (09:46)The common sources of blue light we’re exposed to every day (and what you can do about it) (11:12)How blue light can impact your health, sleep, energy levels, hormones and more (12:48)How to mitigate damage caused by blue light and the hacks you can implement today (16:02)The truth about thyroid issues (28:56)Why light needs to be part of your holistic wellness puzzle (34:27)What to do if you're a shift worker (37:04)What working at the Moulin Rouge did to my health (I’ve never talked about this publicly before) (44:28)The #1 book he would put in the school curriculum to transform lives (57:17)His powerful morning routine for a productive day (58:26)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.

Do you obsess over everything you eat? Are you constantly critical of your body? And do you sometimes feel like you’ll be stuck in these destructive patterns forever? Today’s podcast guest, Mel Wells, is here with a message of hope. She says that change IS possible, and in this must-listen episode, she’s sharing her powerful process for making peace with your body and finding food freedom.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/231 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Mel Wells is a certified health coach, eating psychology coach, international speaker and bestselling author of the widely acclaimed book, ‘The Goddess Revolution’. She has been featured in Forbes Under 30, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, BBC Radio 1 and more, as a leading women’s expert in her field. Mel dedicates her time to helping women worldwide ditch the dieting for good, transform their relationship with food, and fall in love with their bodies.This conversation hit close to home for me. As someone who’s had a destructive relationship with food in the past, and who spent years hating every inch of my body, there were so many things that Mel said that I instantly resonated with. I know you’re going to love the way she challenges common beliefs around food and body image, and I can’t wait for you to discover how achievable true change really is.So if you want to break free from the trap of dieting and weight obsession, feel joyful in your own skin, and (finally) find food freedom, then pop in those earbuds, baby — this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about: •Her story from being a big TV star, to her eating disorder, to where she is today (05:44)•How she went from hating her body... to loving it (17:37)•How you can learn to love yourself and your body (no matter your history) (19:18)•How to master your mind (22:26)•The power of bio-individuality (25:29)•Why you need to know your triggers (26:17)•Why food is a gateway for spiritual growth (29:36)•What is a self-love menu? (32:19)•How to break bad patterns and stop binge eating for good (34:26)•The power of boundaries (41:32)•How to build trust in relationships (42:50)•The beautiful morning routine that helps her thrive (47:06)•How to have more pleasure in your life (56:23)•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.

Ever get frustrated by all the conflicting information out there on health and wellness? Yeah, me too. Sometimes it can feel hard to sort through all the noise and opinions — and even harder to know who to trust. If you struggle with this dilemma, today’s podcast guest, Chrissy Helmer, has a solution. She wants us to do something revolutionary when it comes to our health: learn to trust ourselves so we can heal through our own wisdom. And in this episode, she’s showing us exactly how to do it.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/229 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Chrissy is a wife and mum of three. As the owner of a wellness boutique, health educator, podcast host, communicator, and champion of others’ dreams, Chrissy brings passion, activation, authenticity, and transparency to everything she does, and has a unique gift for taking people from dreaming to doing.When Chrissy’s beautiful book Healing Through Wisdom landed in my hands, I couldn’t wait to dive in. With knowledge, humour and deep compassion, she's created an essential guide to living well that can truly transform your health. I was blown away by her fresh insights on so many topics, and knew that I had to get her on the podcast so I could share the goodness with you too.So if you want to experience your own wellness breakthrough, expose the truth about the everyday products and activities that are jeopardising our health, and find your way home to your body’s truth, this inspiring episode is for you!In this episode we chat about: Her story from being a born leader to where she is today (08:06)Her son’s vaccine injury and how it changed her family’s life (10:40)What is healing through wisdom? (18:17)The best place to start your healing journey (20:56)How everyday chemicals are doing us harm (is your family at risk?) (23:13)How to protect yourself from EMF radiation  (25:21)Why you need to turn your smart meter off (27:58)How to find out if you are EMF sensitive (28:45)The essential steps to protect yourself from 5G radiation (30:05)The power of your mindset (35:03)Why you want to join the 5am Club (41:40)The epic daily routine that helps her thrive (46:12)What is a Pray Walk? (51:38)Craving more spontaneity in your life? Try this…  (52:44)The transformative power of human connection and touch (55:22)How to bring back the ‘Pop In’ (this made my heart happy!) (57:28)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.

Ever looked at your partner and wondered if they're from a different planet?! If you’re nodding a big HELL YEAH right now, you’re not alone! The differences between partners can be a huge source of tension and discord… but they can also be a powerful source of connection and intimacy. Lucky for us, today’s podcast guest, bestselling author John Gray, is here to help us decipher those differences so we can better understand our partner, make our differences work for us (not against us), and create a more conscious and thriving relationship.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/227 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.John is the author of the most well-known relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 most influential books of the last quarter-century. In hardcover, it was the #1 bestselling book of the 1990s. It has been translated into 45 languages in more than 100 countries and continues to be a bestseller to this day.John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in all kinds of relationships (including same-sex ones), and in both personal and professional settings. His approach is holistic, combining specific communication techniques with healthy nutritional choices that create the brain and body chemistry required for lasting health, happiness and romance… and WOW does he drop some romantic wisdom in this conversation!So if you want to deepen your understanding of the masculine and feminine, unlock the secrets of your partner’s brain, and create a genuinely rocking relationship, this episode is for you. (Oh, and you’re gonna want to send the link to this episode to your partner! #ThankMeLater 😉)In this episode we chat about: His meditation practice and how it led him to become a top relationships counselor (07:03)How our lack of understanding towards men or women can impact our health and happiness (10:40) The real difference between masculine and femenine energy, and how to hold space for each (12:21)How to find balance between your masculine and femenine energy (16:57)How these principles apply to same-sex couples (29:27)Love-making: is it really that important in a relationship? And how often should we being doing it (35:50)Why couples often stop having sex after getting married (39:58)Why men need to be fulfilled sexually and how testosterone levels affect their mood (44:21)How estrogen drives sexual desire in women (47:16)How to be disciplined in sex and achieve multiple orgasms (60:06)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.