The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Can a simple change in attitude help you turn adversity into advantage? Today’s podcast guest, author Ryan Holiday, says hell yes! And in this episode, he walks us through exactly how we can make this shift in our own lives. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/101 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. Ryan Holiday is a strategist and writer. At just 30 years of age, he’s got six books to his name (yep, six!), including multiple bestsellers like The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoicand Ego Is the Enemy. He’s also got a slew of high profile fans ready to sing his praises — including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tim Ferriss, Steven Pressfield, as well as NFL coaches, world-class athletes, TV personalities, political leaders, and others around the world. Ryan’s approach to achieving success draws on the ancient Greek philosophy of stoicism — a.k.a. the the art of getting through tough times using perseverance and resilience. With this mindset in place, Ryan says we can turn every obstacle into an opportunity to grow, improve and strengthen ourselves… It’s inspiring stuff, and so empowering. So if you’re feeling frustrated, stuck, or like you’ve got one too many roadblocks standing in your way, this inspiring conversation will show you how to slice through the excuses, turn things around, and spark yourself into action. In this episode we chat about: His journey from dropping out of college to becoming the successful writer he is today (03:37) (00:46) The ancient philosophy that has helped him find success (and how you can apply it to your everyday life) (06:01) (01:48) The secret to letting go of control, and why this is such a win for your mindset (07:54) (02:46) How to move through grief and turn your trials into triumphs (14:49) (04:36) The 2 stoic principles that have inspired him most (20:11) (06:49) What is ‘calendar anorexia’ (and why this unusual strategy is the key to living life on your own terms) (25:47) (09:10) How to quit people pleasing (29:04) (10:59) The best life hack EVER! (32:34) (13:15) His awesome take on gratitude (love this so much) (42:55) (15:01) Plus so much more! Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/101 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate hitting 100 episodes and almost 3 million downloads in just over a year I wanted to bring you something a little extra special today. Introducing a brand new segment Yin And Yang Q&A With my hubby Nick Broadhurst and myself.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/100 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.Last week I went out to you and asked you to send in all your burning questions and in today’s episodes we answer them all. From health, wealth, business, rewriting your money story, manifesting, cultivating an abundance mindset, conscious parenting, spiritually, love and soulful sex we cover it all! And the best part is we answer all your questions from the yin and yang. You get to hear the masculine and feminine perspective. How cool is that!So buckle up and get ready for a deep dive into our life.In this episode we chat about:Our daily routine (05:11)First steps we took to reclaim our health (14:38)How to stick to good habits (19:14)The best piece of advice we’ve ever been given (23:56)Our daily skin care routine (25:50)How I overcome chronic fatigue and other illnesses (34:07)How to manifest anything you want and how you can adopt a manifestation mindset (42:18)The best tips for entrepreneurs (47:23)How to rewrite your money story and how to foster an abundance mindset (52:56)How to figure out your life’s purpose (01:08:58)When to quit something if you’re not a quitter (01:16:54)How to keep the spark alive in your relationship (01:20:56)Our tips on conscious parenting (01:40:16)Plus so much more!P.S. Please seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting any new health practice.Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/100 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little while back, I noticed that a lot of people whom I followed and admired online had started adding something kind of unusual to their morning coffee... mushrooms. Yep, you read that right: MUSHROOMS! Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/99 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. I’ve always loved the taste of these friendly fungi, but I only recently realized how incredibly medicinal and healing they are too. I’ve been wanting to dig deeper and get the full scoop on these everyday superfoods, so I’ve been absolutely hanging out to interview today’s podcast guest, Tero Isokauppila — the founder of Four Sigmatic. Tero Isokauppila is a Finnish nomad turned fungi lovin’ foodpreneur. His mission is to bring the ancient wisdom and nutritional magic of mushrooms to modern kitchens around the world. This dream led him to start the juggernaut food company, Four Sigmatic — creators of a pioneering range of medicinal mushrooms, herbal adaptogens and other nutritional goodies. With the huge range of health benefits that mushies offer — everything from increased focus, to thriving hormones, to instant energy — it’s no wonder these products have been snapped up by high profile fans like Tim Ferriss and even my husband. … and I’m betting that after hearing the benefits for yourself, you’ll be itching to add these mushies into your daily routine too. So if you’d like to learn how to shift into a higher state of health, nurture your body from the inside out, and bring the magic of mushrooms to your own life, this inspiring conversation is for you... In this episode we chat about: His fascinating story from growing up on his family farm, foraging with his mum and farming with his dad in Finland, to where he is today: the owner and creator of the mega success that is Four Sigmatic (05:09) How and why he created Four Sigmatic (07:07) What the heck is a functional mushroom (and why are they so good for you?) (12:04) Where to start if you want to add functional mushrooms to your life (17:02) What to look for when sourcing your ‘shrooms (17:55) What is dual extraction and why is it so important? (19:46) The myths around candida and mushrooms (and which ‘shrooms to avoid if you have candida) (22:41) The best mushrooms to look for and add to your life (27:33) Plus so much more! P.S. Please seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting any new health practice. Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/99 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. 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.

Erin Falconer is the editor in chief and co-owner of the hugely popular self-improvement site ‘Pick The Brain’, as well as the author of this year’s must-read ‘How to Get Sh*t Done’. She’s been making waves in the online world since 2008, and was recently named one of Refinery29’s Top 10 Women Changing the Digital Landscape for Good. Erin’s message is simple: the current models of productivity aren’t serving us. In fact, they’re leading to stress, guilt, fatigue, overwhelm and burnout… so we need to choose differently. In this episode, she delivers practical steps and clear takeaways you can implement in your own life to help you do less… while achieving more. If you’re ready to ditch the endless hustle, relinquish the guilt, and actually FEEL GOOD while achieving your goals, this hugely inspiring conversation is for you. In this episode we chat about: Her journey from crying on the bathroom floor to where she is today (04:38) The key to taking action and getting s#*t done (09:35) The powerful exercise to do less in your life and career but achieve more (15:00) How to move through and beat procrastination (17:14) How to stay motivated and find your flow (20:00) The 2 surprising things that will help you get organised so you can be highly productive (24:41) How to achieve more of what your heart desires (31:50) Why you need to quit comparing yourself and let go of perfectionism (36:30) The 3 powerful personality traits she attributes her success to (38:11) How motherhood has changed her (42:14) Plus so much more!   Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/97 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes. 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.

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.