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.

Imagine if your worst fear became your reality. For today’s podcast guest, JJ Virgin, that was very nearly the case when her son was almost killed in a hit and run car accident. But rather than getting caught up in the emotions you might expect after going through such an experience — like anger, rage or grief — JJ did something truly extraordinary: she forgave… For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/85 JJ Virgin is a powerhouse of wisdom and insight. Not only is she a seriously epic superhuman, she’s also a prominent TV and media personality, speaker, podcaster, and the author of four NY Times bestsellers, including the renowned The Virgin Diet. A sought-after nutrition expert, she teaches her clients (including many of Hollywood’s elite) how to break through food and carb intolerances, so they can finally lose weight and transform their health and their lives. Her latest book, Miracle Mindset, shows warrior mums how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons she learned as she fought for her own son’s life... And it’s this juicy topic that I was most excited to delve into with her today. If you want to be massively inspired, master your mindset, and learn how to shift your thoughts so you can excel in ALL areas of your life, this conversation is for you! In this episode we chat about: The horrific moment when her life changed forever and how she got through it using her miracle mindset (04:15) What is a miracle mindset and how to adopt one today (13:48) The powerful exercise that will take you from a scarcity mindset to an abundant one (16:37) Want to go from anger to gratitude at warp speed? Try this! (20:39) Radical forgiveness — why it’s so transformative, and how to embody it in your own life (26:43) The huge impact of the people around you have on your mindset (and why you want to be very conscious of who you spend time with) (31:12) The secret behind her professional success (36:48) How to power up your creativity (43:45) Plus so much more!   For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/85 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.

If you’re ever in the presence of someone who’s in an epic relationship, listen closely when they talk about love, because they’ve likely got some hardcore wisdom up their sleeve... And if you ever have the opportunity to hear from BOTH partners in a conscious coupling, stop what you’re doing immediately and grab a pencil, baby — because you can be sure that the truth-bombs will be raining hard and fast!For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/83Rich Roll and Julie Piatt will tell you straight up, they don’t have a “perfect” relationship. (Who does?!) But after spending time with them, I can tell you — this conscious couple is inspiring as heck, and there is so much we can learn from them about how to navigate through life as a duo. I was determined to get to the bottom of what makes these guys tick, so boy did I ask them some juicy questions in today’s podcast episode.You’ve probably heard of Rich before. His story is an epic one: after finding himself sedentary and overweight in middle age, he overhauled his life at age 40, adopted a plant-powered whole foods diet and reinvented himself as an ultra-distance endurance athlete. His inspirational memoir FINDING ULTRA: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself was an Amazon #1 best-seller and has inspired thousands across the world to embrace a plant-powered diet. Rich is a frequent guest on CNN, was named one of the "25 Fittest Men in the World" by Men's Fitness and is the host of his own chart-topping podcast. As if that’s not enough, he’s also a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, and an inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of healthy living.If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of discovering Rich’s partner Julie and her work, you’re in for a treat. Julie has spent decades traveling many paths and studying many traditions. She is a true renaissance artist who expresses her creative voice as a plant-based chef, singer-songwriter, yogi, sculptor, painter, spiritual guide, and homeschooling parent to four children.Together, these two are a powerhouse of conscious living, soulful connection, and straight-up full-blown love. Being in their presence (even though it was long distance!) it was obvious how aligned they are, and how special their energy is… and I couldn’t wait to ask them the hard questions to uncover their secrets!If you’re keen to deepen your connection with your partner, lean into love, and learn some crazy-effective skills for navigating through life as a couple, this conversation is for you.In this episode we chat about:Their epic love story and how they got to where they are today (06:04)How the masculine and feminine plays out in their relationship (11:59)How Rich dealt with stepping into the role of a step parent (16:36)The essential boundaries that give them a thriving relationship (22:48)Their biggest challenge as a couple and how they move through it with ease and grace (33:17)Why there is freedom in commitment (39:11)Their top tips for keeping your relationship exciting and fresh (44:55)Why you should put this one thing first — even before your partner — for a stronger relationship (46:12)What soulful sex means for them (49:58)Their ultimate success secrets (that you’ll definitely want to swipe for your own life) (53:26)How to find joy in everyday living (55:47)The secret stuff they’re working on within themselves (59:00)Plus so much more! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/83 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.

Low in energy? Constantly feel like you don’t have enough time? Always doing stuff for other people and never for yourself? If you can relate to any of these, it’s likely that you’re not setting and affirming boundaries as well as you could be… and it’s a sure bet  you’re going to love today’s podcast! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/81 Boundaries are the building blocks of healthy relationships and setting them is a powerful act of self-love… yet so many of us struggle in this area — and maybe even avoid thinking about them altogether. That’s why I was so excited to interview today’s podcast guest, self love guru and boundary expert Terri Cole. Terri Cole is a New York-based licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and founder of The Real Love Revolution and Boundary Bootcamp. For two decades, Terri has worked with some of the world’s most well-known personalities — from international pop stars, athletes, TV personalities to thought-leaders and Fortune 500 CEOs. Her strategies combine practical psychology, eastern mindfulness practices plus harnessing the power of intention to create positive, sustainable change and lasting transformation. So if you want to dial up your self love, assert some healthy boundaries in your life and reclaim your energy and personal power, you are going to LOVE this wide-ranging conversation. In this episode we chat about: How she got to where she is today and how she became an ambassador for self love (04:04) The revolution we should all be a part of (05:03) The two toxic emotions holding us back from true self-love (06:40) Boundaries 101: why they’re essential (and why so many of us struggle to set them) (07:44) The 4 signs you’ve got the ‘disease to please’ (08:47) The simple yet powerful phrase that will transform all your relationships (15:27) Know your deal breakers for epic relationships (18:24) (05:42) The common boundary setting mistake that can screw up your relationships (22:00) How to assert your boundaries, even if you’re scared (26:59) What happens when we don't assert our boundaries (32:16) The life-changing concept of ‘hello goodbye’ (32:44) The power of not doing the ‘auto yes’ (38:07) Why awareness is key for boundaries that feel true to you (40:00) How to set boundaries with your family (41:19) Plus so much more!     For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/81 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.

Forbes magazine called her “the internet’s undisputed fitness queen”. So when Kayla Itsines decides to sit down and share her best techniques for transforming your body — as well as her personal stories about mindset, manifesting, and turning a “small” idea into a multi-million dollar global phenomenon — you can bet the ‘aha’ moments (as well as the ‘Holy crap, why didn’t I think of that?!’ moments) are going to flow like crazy… which is exactly what happened when I interviewed her for today’s podcast episode.For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/79A world class personal trainer responsible for changing millions of lives, Kayla has created the world's largest and most supportive online female fitness community. Through her successful BBG and BBG Stronger Workouts and Eating Guides — all hosted in the fitness app, SWEAT — Kayla reaches a growing online global community of 30+ million women, with her programs available in more than 142 countries and in 8 different languages.Before sitting down for this convo, I was geared up to hear Kayla’s amazing insights on health and fitness — after all, you don’t get to where she is without amassing some crazy hacks and techniques. (And let me tell you, she did not disappoint…)But what I DIDN’T expect to be so blown away by was her take on the mental game — the mindsets and attitudes that keep her performing at her peak, kicking goals, and staying grounded amid her schedule. She even shared her personal battles with her Mean Girl (yep, the Queen of Insty has an inner critic too!).This episode is going to blow your mind, and blast your expectations out of the water. If you want the REAL secrets behind her success, the TRUTH about creating healthy habits that stick (without the BS), and an inner glimpse into a global empire that’s changing lives around the clock… you do not want to miss this chat.In this episode we chat about:The truth behind the myth: how Kayla got to where she is today (04:22)How to start a million dollar business (and why anyone can do it) (04:58)The unique approach she used to build her global empire (06:49)How she masters her inner Mean Girl daily (08:18)The self-talk that sometimes keeps her stuck (and what she does about it) (09:24)How to create healthy habits that actually stick (13:10)Kayla’s secret for staying motivated, even when life gets tough (16:13)Why she doesn't drink alcohol (19:19)The mantra that keeps her aligned and on track (24:32)How she moves through overwhelm, stress, and feeling flat or uninspired (25:18)Her unusual secret to health and happiness that we should all be embracing (27:26)The power of accountability for keeping you fit and healthy, and how to use this tool in your own life (28:16)Plus so much more! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/79This week’s podcast is brought to you by Holden and their sexy new car, the Equinox. This is the car Nick and I currently drive and we love it. It’s so spacious, zippy and smooth to drive and I especially loved the navigation and sound system which was perfect for busting out some vocals to Nick’s music. To check out more head to http://holden.com.au 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. This week’s podcast is brought to you by Holden and their sexy new car, the Equinox. This is the car Nick and I currently drive and we love it. It’s so spacious, zippy and smooth to drive and I especially loved the navigation and sound system which was perfect for busting out some vocals to Nick’s music. To check out more head to http://holden.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pure, exquisite, toe-tingling bliss... Tell me, does your lovemaking make you feel this way? And do you finish up your ‘boudoir activities’ feeling fulfilled, connected, and oh so alive? If your answer to these questions is anything less than a ‘heck yes, every time’, then HOLY SHAKTI have I got a conversation for you! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/77 Today’s podcast guest believes that sex isn’t just something we do, it’s part of who we are. She teaches that if we tap into our own unique blueprint for pleasure, we can unlock a wellspring of energy (and insane satisfaction) that can rock your world... both in the bedroom, and beyond. If this all sounds like your cup of cacao — one of my fave aphrodisiacs ;) — then prepare to be blown away by this conversation with the super inspiring and super sexy Miss Jaiya. Jaiya is an internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist, best selling author, and the creator of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough. Her mission is to help people own their desires and tap into erotic ecstasy. Through her two decades of practice as a somatic sexologist and bodyworker, combined with observation and clinical research, she developed a map of arousal that reveals your specific erotic language and path to orgasmic delight. This revolutionary framework for deep sexual satisfaction is known as your Erotic Blueprint, and I’m telling you knowing your blueprint can Change. Your. Life! So if you’re ready for next-level lovemaking — the kind that makes your skin tingle and your heart hum, if you long for a TRUE and DEEP connection with your partner (and yourself), and if you want to RECLAIM your sexual aliveness… then plug in those headphones, press play, and get ready to be transformed! In this episode we chat about: Her unusual path to where she is today, as a globally renowned sexologist (04:11) The destructive ways that shame and guilt can affect our sex life (including Jaiya’s own deeply personal shame story) (06:19) How to reclaim your sexual aliveness on your own terms — sans shame, taboo and guilt (08:29) How she discovered and created the 5 erotic blueprints (and why they’ll blow your mind) (14:08) What to do when you feel broken (15:31) The crucial info you need on your partner (and how to use it to take your lovemaking next level) (17:16) The 5 different erotic blueprints and how to uncover yours (so you can experience mind blowing pleasure that ticks ALL your boxes) (18:32) The ONE thing that she attributes her success to (42:56) The risky experiment she is currently doing with her partner (45:23) The mental shift that can transform all aspects of your life — in the bedroom and beyond (54:15) Plus so much more!   For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/77 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.