The Melissa Ambrosini Show

I’ve tried all sorts of meditations — from mantra based meditation, to visualization, mindfulness and deep breathing. But until a few years ago, I had never tried orgasmic meditation (OM)... and oh boy am I glad I did! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/51 Unlike other meditations, which you do on your own, OM is a consciousness practice you do with another person. The OM practice combines the power and attention of meditation with the deeply human, deeply felt, and connected experience of orgasm. The benefits of this practice are huge — and backed up by both science and loads of personal stories of transformation. As well as feeling amazing, getting your OM on can incline people towards empathy, connection, and generosity. Orgasm also magnifies, intensifies, and vivifies everyday experience — not by altering it, but by revealing its true nature. The implications for our health, happiness, and relationships are astounding. To teach us about this sacred, sensual practice — and to help us peel back the layers on our own true nature — today I have Eli Block on the podcast, a senior faculty member and director at OneTaste. Eli’s insights are sure to inspire, fascinate and surprise you… So if you’re curious about how to activate your sexual impulse, ramp up your intimacy levels, and reach an optimal state of consciousness, this episode is a must listen! In this episode we chat about: Eli’s journey to OM (04:17) What is orgasmic meditation (OM) and how this sacred practice can change your life (07:18) How to practise OM (including a step by step explanation, and starter tips for newbies) (08:54) The power of focused attention (and how it can transform your spiritual and sensual experiences) (13:40) My own personal OM experience and why I loved it (17:52) The benefits of OM (19:22) Why women want to avoid being tumescent (and what this can do to your life) (22:51) The importance of releasing your sexual energy in order to be the best version of yourself (24:13) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/51 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when we leave this earth suit? What’s on the ‘other side’? And what’s the true meaning of this wild and precious life we’ve been gifted? Today’s podcast guest, Anita Moorjani, has the answers to these questions... and her story is likely to blow your spiritual socks off. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/50 After four years of illness, Anita was in the final stages of terminal cancer. Her body — riddled with tumours — was shutting down, and doctors had all but written her off. It was then, in her comatose state, that she had a near death experience — visiting the other realm, experiencing unconditional love, and realising her inherent worth. Upon waking, Anita shocked her medical team by rapidly healing her body, with all traces of cancer disappearing in just a few short weeks. Describing herself as ‘just an ordinary Indian girl who had an extraordinary experience’, Anita went on to change her life, reclaim her health, and rewrite her future. Since then, she has captured the hearts and attention of millions across the globe by sharing her incredible story, and is now an internationally renowned inspirational speaker and New York Times best selling author. So if you want a serious dose of inspiration, a deeper understanding of true love, and the real reason why we are here on earth, THIS episode is for you! In this episode we chat about: Her near death experience, the life changing lessons she learned from it and how it changed the entire course of her life (05:18) Why Anita believes that “heaven” is not a destination but a state of being (23:38) The real reason why so many people are suffering (26:20) The way to true health (SO freaking inspiring) (34:04) What fear actually does to your body, mind and soul (35:09) How to transform your fear into love (37:29) Why love is the answer to everything (38:55) What to do if you or someone close to you has just been diagnosed with an illness, or is going through a tough time (41:51) The little known secret for rapid healing (that’s absolutely essential for recovery) (43:48) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s always so inspiring to meet people who are kicking butt in not just one, but multiple life areas. They’re my favourite people to interview because they’ve perfected the art of peak performance, and always have so many useful insights to share about what it takes to get to the top. Today’s podcast guest, Lorna Jane, is a shining example of one of these peak performers. A business guru with an uber-successful global empire, she’s also rocking radiant health, a kickass mindset, off-the-charts self-love, a beautiful marriage (25 years and counting), and a love-filled personality to boot… It’s a seriously impressive array of achievements (and did I mention she’s a total sweetheart too?!) For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/49 The seed for Lorna’s fashion empire was first planted in 1985, when she came up with the then-radical idea that gym wear could also be worn as lifestyle clothing. She thought that if she could design pieces that were both fashionable and functional, it would inspire women to put on their activewear and actually want to work out! Lorna’s unique vision quickly turned into a global movement — a complete way of life that has transformed not only what women wear all over the world, but also how they think and feel about health and wellness. This is a woman with serious cred, who’s influenced and revolutionised multiple industries… and she’s not done yet! If you are ready for some serious inspiration, you are going to L.O.V.E. this episode. In this episode we chat about: Her journey from fitness instructor to CEO of a global activewear company (06:40) How she overcomes fear in her daily life (10:24) Her darkest times and how she moved through them (15:47) How to bust through fear (22:52) Her self love journey (26:04) The biggest thing that broke her heart (28:16) Her best self love tips (32:37) The big thing that she has struggled with all her life which brought her to tears (36:58) Whether you can be a successful entrepreneur and have children (43:59) Working and living with your partner (47:39) Plus so much more! For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 It seems like every week, there’s a new study released finding yet another way that stress is harming us. Whether it’s emotional, environmental, nutritional or physical, we all know that stress can have a destructive impact on our mind, body and soul (not to mention our immune system, relationships, creativity… the list goes on!) It’s easy to feel powerless when it comes to stress — I mean, it’s an unavoidable part of modern life, yeah? And we all just have to put up with it slowly poisoning us... right? Not according to today’s podcast guest, Evan Brand, who is here to teach us how to rewrite our stress response, calm our nervous system and take charge of our life. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/48 Evan is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified functional medicine practitioner and nutritional therapist... so you can bet your sweet tushie he knows his stuff when it comes to all things health! With his focus on addressing the underlying causes that lead to disease and depression, Evan has transformed the lives of thousands of people and helped them reclaim their energy, vitality and their life. If you want to rewire your brain, increase your energy, and master stress once and for all, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: His journey to becoming a functional medical practitioner (05:29) The long term effects of stress (10:19) How stress eats your brain, muscle tissue and causes leaky gut (12:28) Why you want to take ALL your notifications off your phone and computer (15:34) The 4 different types of stress and why you need to understand them (24:13) How the food you eat can ramp up your stress response (26:58) Why you need to get rid of plastic in your home (27:40) What nobody tells you about Crossfit and stress (28:05) His top tips for adrenal support (29:00) How to avoid energy vampires (30:14) The power of EFT (31:33) How stress affects your mood, mind and mojo (35:32) The link between stress and your gut (37:09) No-brainer tactics to eliminate stress (41:15) How to rewire your brain (43:26) The most advanced bio-hacks for stress reduction (49:22) Psychedelics for stress busting (56:00) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When someone tells you that you can reboot your metabolism and teach your body how to burn fat as your main fuel source, it’s safe to say they’d capture your attention, yeah? Well, what if they said that they could teach you how to do all that in just 21 days, and that the effects would last FOREVER? Sounds almost too good to be true, right? But today’s podcast guest, Mark Sisson — from leading Paleo blog Mark’s Daily Apple — assures us that it’s not only possible, it’s 100% achievable, and he’s here to tell us how.  For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/47 Mark is a lion in the world of Paleo and primal health. A former world-class endurance athlete, he’s become one of the leading voices of the Evolutionary Health Movement and has dedicated his life to helping others reach optimal health and performance.  With his unconventional — but extremely effective — approach to health, he has paved the way for Primal enthusiasts to challenge accepted wisdom on all aspects of diet, exercise and lifestyle, inspiring them to take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. (And at 64 years of age, completely ripped, and bouncing with energy, you can tell that Mark is someone who walks their talk… and that his talk absolutely works!)  So if you are ready to unleash copious amounts of energy, kickstart your metabolism, and become a fat burning machine forever, Holy Smokes are you going to love this episode. In this episode we chat about:  Mark’s journey from endurance athlete to where he is today (05:19) Whether the keto diet is actually right for you (09:33) What is metabolic flexibility and why you NEED to know about it (12:12) How to ditch carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast for good (12:58) Mark’s ultimate ‘how to’ for getting into ketosis — including the ideal times to train and eat (15:23) The importance of bio-individuality when it comes to your diet and health (19:54) How sleep and stress affect your metabolic rate and ability to burn fat (you do NOT want to miss what he has to say here!) (25:25) The ideal amount of time we need to sleep (29:20) Why play is the key to happiness (30:49) How to eat from a place of love, not fear (and why this is a game-changing mindset shift) (37:32) How he deals with stress (47:49) What (the eff!) is ‘forest bathing’ and why Mark says you should do it every day (49:16) Plus so much more!   P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine if you knew how to confidently show up as your true, authentic self in EVERY part of your life... How liberating would that be? Instead though, many of us can lean towards covering up our true essence by putting on a mask, believing that it will make us more ‘likeable’ or help us fit in better. Today’s podcast guest, the incredible New York Times bestselling author Lewis Howes, knows all about the masks we wear. (In fact, he literally wrote the book on them!). In this episode, we’re delving deep into why we wear them, how to take them off, and why this is an essential topic to explore if you want to unlock your full potential and experience epic relationships. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/46 Lewis’s story is pretty incredible. After achieving crazy success at just 30 years of age, he found himself wearing the ultimate mask — outwardly thriving, but profoundly unfulfilled on the inside. Not happy to settle for a life half-lived, Howes set out on a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that people wear. That journey led him to write The Mask of Masculinity — an odyssey of self-discovery for all modern men... and the women who love them. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who either IS a man, loves a man (including a father, brother, or partner), or wants to better understand the role of men in our culture. (So ladies, this is one ep you should DEFINITELY slip onto your man’s iPhone!) If you want to show up as your best self, live a life of true freedom, and connect with your partner on the most epic level imaginable, make sure you listen now. In this episode we chat about: Lewis’ journey from professional footballer to New York Times bestselling author, number one podcaster, and being interviewed by Ellen (03:33) His next book and why he wrote The Mask of Masculinity (09:49) Why we all wear masks (14:42) Who are we without our masks (17:00) His top tips for relationships and how these tips have changed his life (24:55) Why breathing and meditation are key to epic relationships (31:32) Powerful strategies to free yourself from guilt and fear (30:15) The must-have relationship boundaries that will change your life (LOVE his take on this!) (34:17) How to inspire your partner to show up as the best version of themselves (35:04) Plus so much more! For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/46 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An orgasm during childbirth? Pffft. Yeah, right. Like most people, I rolled my eyes when I first heard about the concept of ‘ecstatic birth’. I mean, childbirth is meant to be a traumatic and painful experience, right? That’s certainly the message I got growing up, and from every Hollywood movie with a birthing scene! But today’s podcast guest, family physician Dr Sarah Buckley, has not only experienced an ecstatic birth first hand, she has done the research and has scientific proof of the hormonal physiology of labour and birth that can result in a pleasurable and ecstatic labour. Um, sign me up please! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/45 Trained in GP obstetrics, Dr Buckley has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997, and is the author of the international best-seller Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. Sarah is also the mother of four children, all naturally born and naturally raised, now in their teen years and beyond.  Sarah’s work supports parents and professionals to be well informed, and to listen to their hearts and instincts. She acknowledges parents as the real experts in their bodies, babies, and families (hallelujah!) and what she has to offer will radically change the way you look at childbirth forever.  Whether you’re a mama, a mama-to-be, a maybe-one-day, or even a hard no, today’s episode is SUCH important listening for women everywhere. (Basically, everyone with ovaries needs to hear this wisdom!) So if you want to understand the true power of your womanly body, and rewrite what’s possible when it comes to birth, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about:  Sarah’s journey and how she became a natural birth doctor (05:24) How you can experience a natural ecstatic childbirth (08:53) Why giving birth is hardwired in all women (14:49) How we can rectify the hormonal gaps when we have interventions or c-sections (16:59) Why skin to skin contact is vital for as long as possible (19:27) What a baby breast crawl is (25:56) How important it is to trust your body — especially during pregnancy, birth and postpartum (32:22) Why no two births are ever the same (38:01) Why it’s important to be the most prepared you can be, and how hiring a midwife can be one of the most supportive things you can do (45:14) What is a lotus birth? (51:20) Plus so much more. P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does a Hollywood celebrity fashion stylist become one of the most well known bio hackers on the planet? Well, today’s podcast guest Luke Storey did it by using himself as a human guinea pig to explore a broad variety of measures to obtain optimal health, performance and well-being. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/44 Luke’s journey is a fascinating one — he’s gone from styling people’s clothes to styling their lives (how cool is that?!). He has spent the past twenty-one years developing and refining what he says is the ‘ultimate’ lifestyle, based on powerful principles of health and spirituality, combined with the technology and modern conveniences of urban living. He has applied his findings to not only completely transform his own life, but also the lives of thousands of people across the globe… and after today’s powerhouse conversation, you might find yourself one of them! If you’re passionate about discovering the ultimate lifestyle for top performance, health, and fulfillment, you WON’T want to miss this interview. In this episode we chat about:  His journey from Hollywood celebrity fashion stylist to a famous biohacking life stylist (04:54) What exactly is a life stylist? (07:28) How to not become obsessed with health (12:34) Why self-love is key to happiness (17:55) The best bio hacking tricks he has tried (so many cool ideas here — worth listening to the episode for these tips alone!) (36:50) What is bringing him the most joy right now (58:06) His epic (and elaborate!) morning routine (01:05:56) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine having access to a secret blueprint that allows you to live a life with ZERO regrets… That’s what today’s podcast guest, Bronnie Ware, has created. As a palliative care worker, she sat next to hundreds of terminally ill people at one of the most critical junctures of their lives: while they transitioned out of their earth suit. She paid attention to their final stories and dying wishes, suspecting that there’d be powerful wisdom hidden within… and Holy Shakti, she was not wrong! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/43 Bronnie began noticing that these departing souls all seemed to have the same few regrets. She compiled this wisdom into a potent book — The Top Five Regrets of the Dying — so that all of us could learn from these lessons, and transform our own lives. Now an international bestseller, Bronnie’s words and wisdom have changed lives across the globe... And after today’s podcast, you might just be one of them. If you want to consciously create a life that you’re proud of, that fulfills you on a heart and soul level, and that results in zero deathbed regrets, this eye-opening conversation is for you… In this episode we chat about:  Her journey from being a banker, to an artist, to a palliative care worker, to an international bestselling author (04:30) Her path to finding work with heart (06:54) The top regrets of the dying and how you can rewrite your own reality to live regret free (08:36) What working in palliative care has taught her (12:48) How she lives a regret free life, and the simple tools she uses to do that (19:22) The power of creating space and stillness in your life (21:10) How to inspire your children to live regret free lives (25:19) Her healing journey from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis (34:16) Plus so much more! P.S. You should always consult a health practitioner before starting any new health practice. For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/43 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carrie-Anne Moss shot to global stardom as Trinity in the global box office smash hit, The Matrix trilogy. But this heart-centered, humble woman has not let fame and success change her. As well as being a mega Hollywood actress, she is also a mama, wife, a voice for women, and an incredible spiritual teacher. (How’s that for multi talented?!) For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/42 When I first read Carrie-Anne’s teachings and musings — over on her gorgeous website, Annapurna Living — I knew I HAD to have her on the show. Anyone who can stay as calm, centred, and conscious as she is, while still kicking butt in the crazy world of Hollywood, clearly has some potent wisdom up her sleeve.  If you’re craving some powerful inspo — particularly on how to experience remarkable freedom while living a life of success, satisfaction and nourishment — you won’t want to miss this powerful conversation. In this episode we chat about:  Carrie-Anne’s discovery of her spiritual path, before she became an actress (04:52) What she learned from her character Trinity in the Matrix (08:25) How she dances between the masculine and feminine energy (09:17) How she let’s go of guilt and nourishes her mind, body and soul (11:43) The power of spiritual awareness (17:50) What living through an earthquake and watching her life flash before her eyes taught her (20:00) How she navigates her way through Hollywood (24:40) The power of elevating others (25:35) How parenting our children can inspire growth (30:18) Why personal growth is the key to loving your life (32:07) Managing your relationships alongside your spiritual journey (36:52) Communicating effectively with your lover (42:39) Why your imperfections are ‘perfect’ (46:42) How to awaken through your cycle (53:09) How having children and becoming a parent has changed her (56:15) How to connect with the moon to supercharge your creativity and productivity (1:04:40) Why she consciously chooses not to put anything toxic in or on her body (1:28:18) Plus so much more!   For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.