The Melissa Ambrosini Show

What happens when you embrace your inner wild side wholeheartedly? When you immerse yourself in nature? And when you take the time to truly connect with people? Today’s podcast guest Arthur Haines shines light on how we can heal our relationship with nature, return to our biological norms, and learn from our ancestral ways in order to truly thrive in all areas of our life. Head to melissaambrosini.com/191 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. Arthur is a botanical researcher and an advocate for reconnection with nature on a base level. He believes this will help us achieve deeper nourishment, epic health, and a more wholesome and fulfilling life. Living his truth at the Delta Institute of Natural History, he runs in-depth classes in foraging, herbal medicine, and ancestral lifestyles. As the author of six books and 20+ peer-reviewed journals on wild plants, his incredible research shows returning to our biological norms will slow and even stop disease. How cool is that! Arthur has dedicated his life to studying, practicing and living as close to nature as possible and it shows in his expert knowledge. I was blown away by his vast understanding of the natural world and library of meaningful ancestral lessons! So if you want to get back to nature and reconnect with what truly makes us thrive then this episode is for you! In this episode we chat about: His story and how he juggles living off the land in a modern lifestyle (07:24) What is nature divorcement and how to reconnect yourself with the natural world (09:25) Why you need to limit blue light and EMF for epic health (16:55) The importance of sleep and how to hack your sleep for deeper healing (20:20) The power of essential oils and how to use them (24:35) How to return to our biological norms and be more present (29:18) What is a conscientious omnivore and how to be one (33:01) The power of herbs, wild foods, and foraging for your health (36:53) How to cultivate community in your everyday life (something I’m deeply passionate about!) (45:37) His thoughts on parenting, co-sleeping and smacking children based on natural human habits (this bit really surprised me) (51:03) 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.

What if you could revolutionise your life, work and relationships with mindfulness and meditation? Well my friends… you CAN and Dr Daniel Goleman is here to show us how. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/189 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. I’m a massive fan of meditation as it has truly changed all facets of my life, which is why I absolutely LOVED chatting with Daniel. Known for his worldwide bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, Daniel is a long time meditator and even spent two years in exotic India studying the ancient systems of psychology and various meditation practices. Based on this research, he penned his first book The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience which offers an overview of various meditation paths. He talks us through his journey and all the nuggets of wisdom he has learnt along the way, along with sharing the most profound meditation techniques that he has tried and his incredible top tips for anyone starting out. Together, we take you through a powerful meditation that you cannot miss, whether you’re a newbie or well-practiced meditator. Hit play and settle in with today’s podcast magic to find out how a meditation practice can transform your mind, body and brain, his biggest takeaways from the Dalai Lama himself, and the additions you NEED to add to take your meditation practice to the next level. Plug your headphones and get ready for some serious transformation. In this episode we chat about: His meditation story and how he got to where he is today (07:19) The most profound meditation techniques he has tried (10:54) How meditation changes your mind, brain and body (12:18) Why meditation is imperative for stress reduction (17:15) The additions to take your meditation to the next level (18:54) The top 3 tips for first time meditator (20:55) A powerful meditation we do together (21:59) How to inspire, mentor and teach our children (23:28) 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.

Danielle Paige is an astrologer, intuitive, and spiritual teacher whose work has been featured in Vogue, London Standard, The Numinous, Thought Catalog, CBS Radio and more. A self-taught sky-gazer, her approach to the stars is truly unique. By fusing astrology, energetic healing and intuition, she is able to tap into her clients’ subconscious and help them heal their wounds, overcome old patterns, and return home to their truth. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/187 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. I’ve had the privilege of a reading from Danielle, and let me tell you: she is on point. It was amazing how much she intuited about my life and my soul’s purpose by looking at my birth chart, and I just *know* you’re gonna froth when she reveals how to unlock the secrets of your own chart for yourself. So if you want to discover the truth about astrology, align with your divine purpose, and live the life your soul intended, then press that download button and buckle up… this episode is for you! In this episode we chat about: Her journey from getting dumped in Paris on her 30th birthday to where she is today (07:09) Everything you need to know about birth charts, including how to read and understand your own (even if you’ve never done it before) (16:12) The difference between astrology and horoscopes (and why so many people mix these two up!) (20:32) What your chart can reveal about your personality, your future, your purpose and your love life (23:13) Myth-busting the common misconceptions around astrology (27:43) The impact of your astrology on your health (29:49) What is your ‘Saturn Return’ and how to make the most of it (31:53) The huge lessons astrology has taught her and how it’s changed her life (38:41) 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.

What if you could literally grow a new body — one that’s resistant to disease, can heal super fast, and that’s wired for energy and vitality? According to today’s podcast guest, Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., this isn't a crazy pipe dream… it’s 100% possible. And in this inspiring episode, he’s sharing the ancient shamanic healing secrets that can help us transform our health at a cellular level to create ultimate wellness. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/185 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. Dr Alberto Villoldo is a medical anthropologist and best-selling author of 17 books. Dubbed the “Indiana Jones of the Spirit World” by the New York Times, he has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 30 years. He’s also the founder of the Four Winds Society and Light Body School, which trains certified energy medicine practitioners to combine ancient shamanic teachings with modern science. This conversation blew me away. The long lost healing techniques Alberto describes are so powerful and make so much sense, and the way he combines them with cutting-edge nutrition and neuroscience to amplify them even further had me super excited to start experimenting. So if you want to find out how to turn on your longevity genes, biohack your brain, and embrace the power of ancient shamanic healing, then press download and buckle up… this episode is for you! In this episode we chat about: His inspiring story and how he became a medical anthropologist and acclaimed shamanic teacher (05:40) Why no one is older than 7 years old (09:36) What is a shaman? (11:27) The powerful plants that turn on your longevity genes (12:55) What happens at age 35 that you need to be aware of (14:59) How to detox your mind and brain (16:53) What nobody realises about toxins in the body (and the best way to eliminate them) (20:50) How to repair your brain in 6 weeks (and the 3 must-have supplements to help you do it) (23:35) How to become a modern shaman (27:20) How to combat candida (29:10) Ancient shamanic healing secrets (35:05) The unusual technique that enhances the impact of your probiotics (47:14) 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.

Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac., is the CEO of Kresser Institute and the co-director of the California Center for Functional Medicine. He’s also the creator of ChrisKresser.com and is the New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Cure. Chris was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.com, and his blog is one of the top-ranked natural health websites in the world. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/183 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. My husband and I have been huge fans of Chris’s work — including his epic podcast — for years now. I love that his approach to health views the body as a whole, focuses on solving the underlying problems keeping us sick (not just glossing over the symptoms), and is completely evidence-based — so you KNOW it works. So if you want to find out how to reduce stress, revolutionise your relationship with food, and transform your genetic future, then pop in those earbuds and get listening… this one’s for you! In this episode we chat about: How getting chronically ill changed his life and set him on the path to where he is today (06:50) What is unconventional medicine? And why is this approach to wellness so powerful? (15:16) The biggest challenge we currently see in the healthcare system (and how it’s impacting patient outcomes) (16:33) His genius approach to creating TRUE health (including a step by step guide) (19:08) Why most disease is *not* genetic — despite what we’re being told (20:46) How to make food and lifestyle choices that set you up for success (22:55) The mantra that will transform your relationship with food (23:18) The truth about gluten (27:31) What’s the deal with dairy? (30:11) The 4 lifestyle factors you need for epic health (36:55) The best way to reduce stress, as backed by science (40:30) The power of a digital detox and the smartest way to do it (46:40) 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.