The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Most people know that their skin is an organ — the body’s largest, in fact. And more people are becoming aware of just how much their skin absorbs (hint: everything you put on it!). But did you know that there’s a full-blown ecosystem of tiny bacteria that live on your skin too? For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/21 Healthy skin is meant to have a flourishing microbiome. But because most beauty and personal care products are full of toxic chemicals, not only are we upsetting the delicate pH balance of our epidermis (and wreaking havoc inside our bodies at the same time), we’re also decimating our skin’s natural bacterial colonies… which can have major health ramifications, and make it impossible to get the clear, dewy skin we all crave. That’s why Jasmina Aganovic and the team at Mother Dirt have created the first ever ‘biome-friendly’ product line that proactively restores and preserves the good bacteria naturally found on our skin. All Mother Dirt products are preservative-free, kid safe and allow consumers to choose products that don’t negatively impact the natural state of their skin or the planet. If you want answers to your skin issues (and want to find out how to get sexy, glowing, flawless skin) this episode is for you.   In this episode we chat about: What common skin issues such as eczema, acne, dry and flaky skin, sensitivity, blotchiness, roughness, oiliness, and body odor really mean and how you can prevent them (03:59) The true impact that toxic beauty and skin products are having on your health and why you need to ditch them (05:34) Why your skin microbiome is just as important as your gut microbiome and how you can preserve it for glowing skin (07:31) Why being too clean may being doing you more harm than good (11:24) What ‘ammonia oxidising bacteria’ (aka AOB’s) are and why they are so important for sexy skin (12:44) Why we should be mindful of what we’re putting in our body (14:41) Why sweating is important (30:14) How you can spend less time and money on beauty and skin products and still have sexy skin (32:58) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/21 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though he may be one of Australia’s most popular foodies, when I think of Pete Evans I don’t think ‘paleo chef’; I think fearless ambassador for his truth. He is on a mission and doesn’t let anyone stop him. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/20 He is a highly successful yet incredibly humble family man, whose driving passion is not to inspire people to eat their greens (as some may think), but to follow their curiosity and live their best life. If you want to live more fearlessly, this episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: Why we shouldn't get hung up on labels (06:08) The truth (with a capital T) that everything comes down to love or fear (he is so talking my language!) (07:58) The sacred ceremony he does with his wife for 30 minutes as the sun rises (13:16) Why curiosity is the key to life (16:40) How he moves through fear when it comes up (18:42) Why self-love is essential to happiness (20:25) The book that awakened him at 19 years old (you’ll want to add this one to your library, tout de suite!) (21:54) His self-love tips and tricks (24:28) How to parent consciously (27:55) The importance of surrounding yourself with epic humans (34:38) Why he is always hungry for growth (42:51) Plus so much more!   For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/20 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My wish is for every woman on the planet to know how truly beautiful and amazing they are. To look in the mirror and think, ‘I am enough’! But so many women don’t feel this way, and for many years, I didn’t either. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/19 This is why I love Tera Warner’s work. She has dedicated her life to helping women become ‘Body Enlightened’. Tera believes an over inflated emphasis on how women look stole the thunder from how they live. Her mission is to help women see through the haze of media-driven obsessions about the body to realize that the word “beauty” has always whispered the one thing we most need to do… ‘be you.’ If you are struggling to accept the skin you’re in, if you need to do a body image detox, and if you’re sick of looking in the mirror and scoffing at yourself, this episode is for you! In this episode we chat about: Why we are so obsessed with body image and what this is actually doing to us (04:58) What is body enlightenment? (07:40) How to take up space and be the most authentic version of yourself (12:27) What to do if you’ve tried every mantra and read every self help book, but are still obsessed with your body (there is a way out!) (14:36) Tera’s Springboard to Success method (and how to use it to design your dream life) (19:47) How to detox your body image (22:10) The real cost of your low self image and how it’s keeping you small (29:20) How we can inspire and teach our daughters to not be focused on self image and to serve (35:27) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/19 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve never heard of Dave Asprey, he’s the founder and CEO of Bulletproof (a high-performance coffee and food company), the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio (one of my all time favorite podcasts), creator of the wildly popular documentary Moldy and a New York Times bestselling author. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/18 From Silicon Valley entrepreneur to biohacking pioneer, this man uses himself as a human guinea pig to uncover groundbreaking techniques to give you control of your biology so that you can reach a whole new level of high performance, health and strength. Not only is he one of the most well researched and respect people in the health industry, he is also incredibly humble and nice as (gluten free) pie. I am bursting with excitement for you guys to hear from him today. Get ready for your mind to be blown. In this episode we chat about: The toxic growth found in an alarming number of homes that can seriously impact your health and life (09:09) His journey from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to biohacking pioneer (10:44) The (life altering) discovery he made in India (16:51) How and why he created Bulletproof coffee (and his secrets for the best cuppa!) (18:41) How fat makes you lose weight (22:06) How to transform yourself into a fat-burning machine (24:14) The ketogenic diet and why it works so well (26:30) How to get your body ready for babies (28:10) How to become smarter (and why your intelligence isn’t fixed) (34:03) Are you ignoring this vital aspect of your cellular health? (36:44) The difference between hunger and cravings, and how to hack both (41:01) How to boost your energy without putting on weight (44:25) Hot to get your kids on the bulletproof bandwagon (46:05) The biggest thing he is working on within himself right now (54:18) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/18 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if you met someone who had been through huge adversity; from a broken back, to terminal cancer, through to addiction, traumatic stress and depression... but managed to come out the other side with a tonne of grace and wisdom? I can tell you what I’d do: ask as many questions (and soak up as many lessons) as possible. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/17 Bhava’s story is incredible. He went from being a front-line journalist and war correspondent for NBC (winning the Alfred I. duPont award for his work, which is like winning the Pulitzer Prize)… to hitting rock bottom, with overwhelming health issues… through to becoming a head-standing yogi with a brand new outlook on life. This is a man who has truly been through it all and come out the other end to serve. I was introduced to Bhava by my husband and have been forever changed! He has impacted both our lives in a profound way (and in fact, the work that he did with Nick before we got together really cracked Nick’s heart open nice and wide, ready for me. Get ready for some serious inspiration and wisdom, because it comes hard and fast. In this episode we chat about: How he went from being a Type A over-achiever to a yogi (and what it’s like to completely step into a new identity) (05:53) The dark demons that visited him in the rehabilitation center (14:17) How he healed from cancer, a broken back, depression, addiction and traumatic stress (21:21) How waking up early helped Bhava heal his body (this story is insane!) (23:58) How Bhava’s doctor reacted to his healing (26:56) Essential daily habits for anyone craving healing and transformation (28:11) Who the best guru on the planet is and why you need to listen to them (29:41) The power of mantra to manifest an abundance of health, wealth and love in your life (37:05) How Bhava deals with fear when it comes up today (I love these tips!) (39:51) The biggest contributing factor to your growth and evolution (and it’s not what you think) (51:40) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/17 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those of you who’ve read Mastering Your Mean Girl, you’ll know that in 2010 I hit rock bottom, and ended up in hospital very unwell and unhappy. I felt really lost and had no idea what I was going to do with my life. What I did know, however, was that I needed to get healthy and happy again. So I signed up for IIN (the Institute for Integrative Nutrition), not really knowing what to expect... and I’ve never looked back. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/16 IIN changed my life, which is why I am SO excited to be chatting with its founder, Joshua Rosenthal, in today's episode. Now, when I say that it changed my life, I mean it! Literally! It helped me launch my dream career and turn it into a profitable business that supports me and my family, it helped me heal and get healthy, and it helped me achieve a level of happiness I didn’t know existed. I also met some of the most amazing soul sisters from all over the world, who have become some of my besties... It also gave me the confidence to call in my dream man. Becoming an IIN holistic health coach was really one of the best things I have ever done. And because I experienced such profound results, my brother, sister-in-law and many of my friends have gone on to study at IIN too. It’s seriously awesome! So if you’ve been craving change in your life, and have a burning passion for health, buckle up for today’s podcast... you’re gonna love it. In this episode we chat about: Why Joshua created IIN back in 1992 (05:08) What a health coach actually is (09:02) What’s truly possible for a health coach to achieve (11:35) How IIN is different to other health and wellness certifications (13:06) What the IIN curriculum covers and how much is involved in the 6 and 12 month programs (22:53) What’s all the fuss about bio-individuality? (25:49) How to use primary foods to hack your health and nourish your family Why everyone needs a health coach (30:32) The future for health coaches and nutrition (if you’re a wellness nerd like me, this stuff is so exciting!) (37:27) Joshua’s definition of ‘meditation’ and why it’s a necessity in the modern world (53:21) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/16 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a very special and intimate episode for me, with my most frequently requested guest… my husband. There aren’t many musicians who can create music that moves you on a deep spiritual level, cracks you wide open, and is chart-toppingly epic at the same time... But Nick Broadhurst does exactly that! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/15 Also known as BROADHURST, not only is this man an incredible musician, he’s also an amazing husband, father and entrepreneur who has so many genius insights into getting the most out of life. Paying close attention to what he has to say is, in many ways, like a shortcut for your own personal growth. Nick has been on a fascinating journey: from being a founding member in the pop sensation Sneaky Sound System, then becoming Australia’s top real estate agent, to  being bedridden for three years with Lyme disease, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and now finally living out his true passion as a popular musician. And today, not only do we get to hear this divine human speak about the creative power of love and relationships, we are also celebrating the release of his latest single and music video, The One, featuring… me! Holy moly are you going to LOVE this! In this episode we chat about: Nick’s journey and how he got to where he is today (05:35) The personal work you must do before you can call in The One (23:32) The number one key to a successful relationship (25:16) The power of support and challenge in your relationship (27:10) How to find The One (29:12) Are you making these common mistakes that repel true love? (29:49) Why you need to become more to get more (including Nick’s genius hacks to shift your mindset) (30:41) How to know when you’ve found The One (32:00) What to do if you are with someone who isn't The One (33:06) Why stress will kill your relationship (and what to do instead) (34:50) The importance of understanding the masculine and feminine (37:02) What a superior man is and why you want one (37:44) The best way to inspire your partner to step up and be a superior man (ladies, you’re going to love what he says here!) (42:06) How to stay excited after years of being with The One (47:07) Why expectations ruin all relationships (52:06) How important it is to not carry any baggage from past heartbreaks into the current relationship (54:52) The keys to a sweeter life (01:02:07) The power of a daily practice for an epic relationship (01:06:17) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/15 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nat’s approach to wellness is fascinating. After recognising the large gap between conventional medicine and holistic health — in particular when it comes to fertility — she set about creating her own unique treatment style. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/14 A fusion of western medicine, alternative therapies, Chinese medicine and natural fertility techniques, Nat’s methods have helped thousands of women stay vital, feel sexy, and fall pregnant. BUT, in case you think ‘fertility’ isn’t a topic for you, let me point out: for Nat, fertility is about so much more than just baby-making. This is about rocking your hormones, increasing your energy levels, and being the best version of you, as well as consciously taking control of your reproductive health. There’s no holds barred in this episode. We chat pregnancy, the pill, periods, PMS, PCOS, fertility, infertility, thyroid, gut health, contraception, stress and so much more… you are not going to want to miss this eye-opening convo because we discuss it all! In this episode we chat about: The repercussions of the pill, that hardly any women know about (04:02) The commons mistakes women make when it comes to their period and contraception (08:54) The healthiest — and safest — natural alternatives to the pill (16:54) The commonly prescribed drug that’s harming your thyroid (and Nat’s protocol if you suspect you’ve got thyroid issues) (30:35) How gluten affects your thyroid (35:03) Why your gut is the epicenter of happy hormones and humming health (34:50) PCOS: what it is, how to tell if you’ve got it, and how you can fix it (36:22) Why fertility is about so much more than just making babies (and why no woman can afford to ignore it) (39:51) How stress affects your hormones and could be causing you to hold onto excess weight (31:58) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/14 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are a few people who have had a huge impact on the way I eat and one of those people is today’s podcast guest, Donna Gates. For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/13 As an expert in Body Ecology, this remarkable woman has dedicated her life to helping people heal their bodies and experience vibrant health. Her approach to nutrition is insanely powerful, and I especially love her strong focus on bio-individuality and treating each body as unique. In this episode we dive deep — delving into everything from SIBO, to candida, to genes, to your gut microbiome and more. In her signature myth-busting style, Donna debunks these (sometimes scary) terms and uncovers how you can experience radiant wellness the Body Ecology way.   If you want to get your guts in order, watch your health skyrocket and increase your energy levels, this is a must-listen conversation! In this episode we chat about: The Body Ecology lifestyle, and why it’s such a healthful way to live and eat (06:36) How to use food to heal your body (11:52) The 7 core principles of Body Ecology, and how to implement them into your own life (14:36) The massive mistake most health philosophies make (and why they’ll hinder your healing) (17:20) The everyday factor that’s literally killing your gut microbiome (31:43) How your emotions can affect your health (32:57) Deciphering your body’s secret messages about the food you’re eating (34:54) What is SIBO and how to fix it (35:40) Are you a snacker? Here’s why you might want to rethink grazing all day long (36:51) The common fungal infection you might not even know you have (42:16) Solving specific gut issues so you don’t pass them onto your unborn child (46:18) How to build a robust immune system (47:34) Why getting your genes tested is imperative to navigate your health issues (52:26) The power of time restricted eating (a.k.a. fasting) and why it's so powerful for health and energy (58:55) Plus so much more!     For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/13 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not often you meet a super conscious, smart, switched on, handsome, surfer dude that knows a thing of two about building a global tribe, but James Colquhoun is that man! For full show notes and episode resources, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/12 Not only is James a dear friend of mine, he is also the incredible filmmaker behind the wildly popular and life changing documentaries Food Matters and Hungry For Change and he is also the founder of FMTV (the Netflix, but for health and wellness). If you’re hungry for wellness inspiration, genius business strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights into a real-life global empire, today’s episode is for you. In this episode we chat about: How he went from captaining massive cruise liners to captaining Food Matters and FMTV (06:46) What inspired James to dive deep into health and wellness (08:00) How to be a true leader (he has such powerful insights here!) (16:34) How he built his global tribe of loyal fans (21:41) How he got his first million subscribers (22:30) The role of consistency in building an epic tribe and brand (27:55) The future of emails and deliverability (32:54) The best way to build your audience (37:44) How to build an authentic tribe (40:29) How to activate your tribe to take part in an event (41:40) The importance of over delivering (46:01) The power of passion (48:50) His 10 year vision for Food Matters and his life (52:08) Plus so much more!   For full show notes, episode resources and quick links to the above timestamps, head to https://melissaambrosini.com/12 The only purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. It is no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.