The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the New York Times bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. With board certifications in psychosomatic medicine and integrative holistic medicine, Dr. Brogan is passionate about helping women create whole body wellness and find the root cause of their dis-ease... not just treat the symptoms. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/151 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. With her clinical insights, bold ideas, and actionable strategies, Dr. Brogan’s approach to eliminating depression is practical, achievable, and hugely empowering. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own brain, or like you’re at the mercy of your mood swings, there is SO much hope in her message. (And I’m betting you’re gonna want to take notes to capture all the gold she shares!) So if you want to learn how to reset your brain to heal depression, boost your mood by changing your food, and finally feel like *yourself* again, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: Her journey to where she is today (11:53) The book that changed her life (14:21) What really causes depression (hint: it’s got nothing to do with your brain) (15:55) How your lifestyle influences your mental health and can be secretly leading to  depression (19:20) How to heal your depression in one month (yep, you read that right!) (23:08) How to reprogram your thoughts for epic health and happiness (24:16) Harnessing your innate power to transform your life (28:22) The most powerful detoxification tool on the planet (29:47) Why you need to heal your gut, stat! (33:58) How to calm and seal your digestive system using nutrition (38:43) Plus so much more!   Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details, and take control of your health and future today. 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. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details and take control of your health and future today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Kane is a growth hacker, digital strategist and author who works with Fortune 500 companies, major brands, and celebrities. His client list reads like a ‘who’s who’ of world influencers: Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Adriana Lima, Charles Barkley, IKEA, MTV, Skechers… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/147 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. After building huge followings for his clients, Brendan set out to prove that his approach could work for anyone, and went on to amass one million followers for his own personal brand in less than 30 days (using very little money). So it’s safe to say: his strategies *work*. Even better, they work by avoiding any icky or pushy tactics, and by prioritising things like authenticity, creativity and providing huge value to your tribe. So if you want to learn how to build a highly engaged audience from scratch, leverage social media to grow your brand, and go from being a ‘no name’ to a top influencer without compromising on authenticity, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: His entrepreneurial story — from selling toys as a child, to producing films and working with Taylor Swift, to where he is today (11:39) Key learnings from working with top influencers like Taylor Swift and Rihanna (17:48) How to create epic and viral content on a low budget (29:55) How to get people to share your content (32:57) Why overdelivering is your secret weapon for building influence (36:50) The power of aesthetics and clear branding (41:01) How the different social media platforms differ and how to create different content for each of them (I absolutely LOVE his insights here!) (45:43) How to leverage social media to grow your brand (49:45) The *only* thing you need to build your brand and business (and it’s not what you think!) (51:34) Why you must know who you’re talking to and what their pain points are (52:57) The exact steps he took to go from 0 to 1 million followers on Facebook (56:00) Plus so much more!   Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details, and take control of your health and future today. 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. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details and take control of your health and future today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Michelle Perro, MD, is a veteran pediatrician, having been in clinical practice for 37 years. A little over a decade ago, Dr. Perro’s personal journey led her to expand her focus to include pesticide and health advocacy. She’s since become a fierce advocate concerning the harmful role of GMO ‘food’ and pesticides on our health — and particularly their enormous impact on our kids.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/147 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Dr. Perro drops so many truthbombs in this episode, I felt the need to grab a pen and notepad! Drawing on her clinical experience, medical research and the latest scientific findings, she paints a worrying picture of toxins sneaking into our bodies without us even knowing, and an industry more concerned with profit than health… but rest assured, there *is* hope, and she’s on a mission to help us ALL achieve true, feel-it-in-your-bones wellness.So if you want to learn the truth about what’s hiding on your plate, uncover the frightening links between the food industry and the explosion in chronic disease, and figure out — once and for all — what (the frick!) you should eat to get and stay healthy, this episode is for you.In this episode we chat about:What it’s really like having a sick child, and the health discovery that led to where she is today (08:18)The types of disease and disorders that are rapidly becoming commonplace (and how to avoid them) (11:09)What is making us so sick? (13:34)The so-called “foods” you must avoid at all costs if you value your health (16:27)Does eating organic really make that much difference? (20:02)Why the tampons you use matter (essential listening for all women!) (20:54)Why you need to think before you eat out (23:22)Her shocking findings whilst researching her book (28:42)Why the science of GM food safety has become so controversial and confusing (and how to cut through the noise) (32:35)The importance of your gut microbiome for optimum health (39:52)Plus so much more! Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details, and take control of your health and future today. 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. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details and take control of your health and future today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Stephen Cabral is a Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert. His unique approach to wellness fuses ancient eastern wisdom with the latest in cutting-edge science… and it’s crazy effective. I witnessed Dr Cabral’s protocols bring my husband back to life after a devastating health diagnosis last year, and then felt the incredible difference in my own life when I implemented his approach to eating, movement, spirituality, self care and more.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/145 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.In this episode, Dr Cabral is shining the full light of his health expertise onto the topic of pregnancy… but this is baby-making like you’ve never thought of it before! From preconception, to actual pregnancy, right through to the precious postpartum period, his insights on supporting your own health (not just physical, but emotional too), as well as how to give your growing bub the best possible start to life, will blow your mind… and I don’t say that lightly!This is a must-listen for ALL women (and the men who love them!), no matter *what* stage of life you’re at. So whether you’re in the middle of the ‘baby-making years’, are thinking about having kids one day, are keen on sorting out your hormones once and for all, or just want to know how to teach your daughters how to optimise their health…. this conversation is for you.In this episode we chat about:Everything you need to know to get your body in the healthiest shape possible before pregnancy (16:33)The 3 indispensable health tests to do before you make a baby (19:33)The best preconception diet (21:56)Why it’s essential to not detox while you’re pregnant (this is very important) (27:00)The nutritional stuff you must let go of when you’re expecting — and it’s *not* what you think! (30:05)The #1 most common nutrient deficiency during pregnancy (and the ideal supplements to help you avoid common problems) (32:30)How stress affects you and your unborn bubba (36:58)The optimum postpartum diet for fast recovery and full replenishment (43:22)The 3 foods to consider eliminating whilst breastfeeding (46:24)The ideal amount of time to gift yourself for mother/baby bonding postpartum (49:43)The best postpartum supplements to take (and the ones you should avoid like crazy) (56:33)How to return to full health after birth (including the ideal time to get back into exercise, and why there’s so much confusion around this issue) (58:43)The ideal time to space your children for optimum health (theirs and yours!) (01:03:11)Plus so much more! Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details, find out about my awesome bonus, and take control of your health and future today. 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. Today’s podcast is brought to you by the brand new Certification program created by my health guru and one of my all-time favourite humans on the planet, Dr. Stephen Cabral (Naturopathic Doctor, Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ayurvedic Expert). This is a program like no other — it literally *saved* my husband’s life, and changed mine forever. With a powerhouse combo of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and cutting-edge science, this program is for anyone who wants to create epic health and next level healing for themselves and their family, or for anyone who wants a career in the health industry. Head to melissaambrosini.com/cabral to get all the details, find out about my awesome bonus, and take control of your health and future today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a world-renowned authority on women’s health and wellness. A board-certified OB/GYN physician, she has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show and Good Morning America (among many others) and is a multiple New York Times best-selling author. Combining medical science with modern spirituality, Dr. Northrup’s work has empowered millions of people around the globe to create wholehearted wellness, and in 2016, she was named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100 — a group of leaders who are using their voices to awaken humanity.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/143 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Within the first minute of meeting Dr Northrup, one thing is clear: this is an expert who truly practices what she preaches. (Seriously, guys: the woman is RADIANT and so incredibly kind.) Even better, she says we ALL possess this same ability to create epic health and youthful looks… no matter what stage of life we’re in.So if you want to unlock the secrets of ageless living, start laying the groundwork for a vibrant future, and unleash your inner goddess, this episode’s for you.In this episode we chat about:Her story and how she got to where she is today (08:31)How to age like a goddess (13:58)Why aging doesn’t have to be your reality (and why you’ve got way more control over how you age than you think) (19:24)Why there is no such thing as ‘one diet fits all’ (24:32)Why you need to look at the 5 most prominent people in your life (28:52)How to dodge energy vampires (31:15)The truth about menopause (43:48)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.