The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered direct 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.

Charlie Hoehn is an entrepreneur, speaker, marketer and author who’s worked side by side with heavy-hitters like Tim Ferriss, Ramit Sethi and Gary Vaynerchuk. His journey with anxiety started a few years back, when — despite being at the top of his game career-wise — he was overcome with chronic stress and worry, which left him exhausted, burnt out, in physical pain, and circling rock bottom. Determined to end his suffering, and convinced that this was no way to live, Charlie came up with his own ‘recipe’ for a life well-lived — a formula that revolves around play, fun, and straight-up joy. He shared his system in the bestselling book, 'Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety’, and has since gone on to help thousands of people around the world break free from anxiety, heal their stress naturally, and live a life they actually want to live. He’s sharing his best strategies with us on the podcast today, so if you want to cure your stress, reclaim your joy and feel fully ALIVE again… this one’s for you. In this episode we chat about: His experience with debilitating anxiety, panic attacks, depression and burnout, and how he carved his own path to freedom (04:02) The 4 common nutrient deficiencies that amplify anxiety (11:47) His unusual and hilarious technique for stopping panic attacks (20:46) His go-to hack for alleviating anxiety (22:19) A step-by-step plan for healing anxiety without drugs (23:02) How to decode your triggers (and how to remove the emotional charge around them) (26:07) Stressing out? Use this powerful technique to turn your worries into background noise (35:08) How to rediscover your sense of play as a adult (and how to experience true joy without any guilt) (40:12) What play is to him (45:38) Want more love in your life? Try this super effective (and so easy) technique (01:05:29) Plus so much more!   P.S. Please seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting any new health practice.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered direct 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.

Until very recently, every human on the planet was eating the same food that THOUSANDS of generations of their ancestors had eaten. Then, 50 or so years ago, we abandoned those traditional ways of eating in favour of highly processed foods… many of which have been damaging our bodies ever since. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/93 Today’s podcast guest — Dr Cate Shanahan — has studied ancestral diets from around the world and identified the foods and eating patterns common to all of them. Melding this ancient wisdom with the best of modern nutritional science, she’s unlocked a way of eating that can return our bodies to optimum health and unlock our full genetic potential. A board certified Family Physician, Dr. Cate trained in biochemistry and genetics. While practicing medicine in Hawaii, she began to study the culinary habits and eating patterns of her healthiest patients. Combining her observations with cutting edge medical research, she penned the bestselling book, Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food(named one of the best health and wellness books of 2017 by Sports Illustrated) and went on to create the nutritional program for the LA Lakers. With high profile fans like Mark Sisson, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, Dr Cate’s food philosophy has attracted thousands of followers around the globe. Her mission is to help people reverse metabolic disease, reshape their body, and achieve true glowing health by eating simple, delicious, real whole foods and getting rid of some silent killers. So if you want to improve your energy, sharpen your mind, and look and feel the best you’ve ever felt… this inspiring conversation is for you! In this episode we chat about: Her story about how she got to where she is today (04:26) The silent killer in your food that way too many are consuming every day (10:19) What this silent killer does to your body and how to avoid it (12:10) The 3 C’s and 3 S’s you want to remove from your life (14:41) Dr Cate’s best detox tips (so good, and guaranteed to get you glowing!) (17:29) The essential minerals you need for optimum health (20:21) The only oils you want to use in your home (22:51) A common myth about olive oil (have you fallen for this one?) (23:23) Dr Cate’s hot tip for eating out at restaurants and cafes (29:27) The truth about dairy (38:00) Dr Cate shares the inside story of how the whole medical system is designed (44:03) Plus so much more! P.S. Please seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/93 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered direct 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.

I use the word ‘inspiration’ a lot. (I’m a bit of an inspiration junkie!). But I can safely say, hand on heart, that no couple has ever inspired me more than today’s podcast guests — Barney and Kada Miller.For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/91Barney Miller was a promising surfer with big dreams when a car accident rendered him quadriplegic. Unable to perform even the most basic tasks, he found himself sliding into a state of depression. Years passed, filled with tremendous daily struggles, and hardships that most of us can’t even imagine… and then he met his soulmate, singer Kate Southwell aka ‘Kada’.Theirs is a love story of epic proportions. Side by side, they’ve faced the unfathomable and done the impossible, achieving feats that completely belie the challenges they’ve faced. This power couple have a stunning doco under their belts ('YOU and ME’) as well as a brand new book (the absolute must-read ‘The Essence of You and Me’). But it doesn’t end there — Barney is learning to walk again, and Kada has been signed by a major record label and is pursuing her music career full throttle… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.Guys, this episode is… something else. It will shatter you — in the best possible way — then fire you up to live your wild and precious life to the absolute fullest.I cannot wait for you to listen to this heartwarming story of love and hope. Prepare to be expanded, transformed, and so incredibly inspired.In this episode we chat about:The incredible love story that brought them to where they are today (06:03)What it means to go through a dark night of the soul and how they moved through their own personal battles (06:22)The power of having a purpose bigger than yourself (10:22)The essential elements of a thriving relationship (11:52)Their so effective (but so simple!) hack for overcoming adversity (14:48)How they moved through the darkest periods of their lives (19:16)The secret to manifesting your heart’s truest desires (and how they put these principles into practice in their day to day) (26:29)Are you using the full power of your mind? Here’s how to do it (44:14)Their number 1 tip for a fulfilling, loving partnership (49:44)How they work on themselves and why this is so damn important (51:51)The powerful prayer they say daily to invite prosperity into their lives (56:30)Plus so much more!For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/91 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered direct 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.

Kute Blackson is the real deal. A transformational teacher and leader in the consciousness space, he offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. His unique lineage — spanning four continents, and straddling cultural divides — has led to his inimitable approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/89 With high profile fans like John Gray (author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus) and Larry King (Emmy and Peabody winning talk-show host) this is a soul-fuelled next-gen leader who’s fast on the rise… and I couldn’t be more grateful that he sat down to chat with me for today’s episode. If you want a practical, so-damn-inspiring take on how to uncover your life’s true purpose, discover the real you, and love with your whole heart… this conversation is for you. In this episode we chat about: His inspiring story from speaking on stage at age 8, to being ordained at 14, to where he is today — inspiring millions of people all over the world (06:41) The biggest thing blocking you from living your dream life (which so many people aren’t even aware of) (19:35) How to unlock your full potential (20:47) Why he didn't speak to his father for 2 years (21:11) Why no one owes you anything (and how to embrace radical responsibility in your day to day life) (22:38) The two essential steps for creating true freedom (25:54) The common trap (that’s so easy to fall into) that keeps you stuck and unable to move forward (27:39) Real talk: are you lying to yourself? (28:35) How to quit being busy and start creating space in your life (30:26) The simple yet powerful morning routine that sets him up for success every day (34:55) The unexpected thing that he attributes his success to (41:33) The biggest thing he is working on within himself (53:52) Plus so much more!   For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/89 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered direct 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.

Dr Akil Palanisamy, MD, is a trained physician, author, speaker, and holistic medicine expert (and did I mention he went to Harvard?!). His wellness approach is unique, combining the best of conventional and holistic medicine to help thousands of people around the globe transform their health, increase their energy, and achieve true vitality. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/87 His latest book, ‘The Paleovedic Diet’, seamlessly blends principles of the Paleo diet with Ayurveda and the latest research in nutrition and medicine. The end result is a customized roadmap to epic health that’s generating buzz across the wellness industry. So if you want to create full-body health, upgrade your energy levels, separate fact from fiction, and geek out on some AMAZING nutrition advice, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode we chat about: How he transitioned from a state of chronic pain to thriving health (05:02) Why your digestion is everything (and his 6 tips for rapidly improving your gut health) (10:56) Why everyone needs their own ‘kitchen pharmacy’ (I absolutely LOVE his take on this) (11:41)  The unexpected ingredients that can power up your energy and detoxify your body (17:24) To eat grains or not to eat grains… you’ll love the Paleovedic answer (20:06) The #1 breakfast choice for a successful day and long lasting energy (22:39) The powerful tonic that nourishes your brain (you’re gonna wanna add this to your diet immediately!) (28:03) How to do vegan right (30:26) What the average dinner plate should look like for each of the 3 doshas — vata, pitta and kapha (32:14) The important role of food combining in the Paleovedic diet (37:15) The unusual morning ritual that can transform your health in less than 30 seconds a day (44:31) Plus so much more!   For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/87 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.