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Grown-Ass Woman's GuideWhen Is It Time to Walk Away?We hear a lot about grief as it relates to death and dying. But today’s guest is an expert on grieving those who still walk among us. Melody Murray, is the author of “Mourning the Living: When The Loved One You’ve Lost is Still Here” and “My Bounce Back Plan” (available November 2023). In this episode, she helps guide us through difficult relationships, and shares her expertise on when to know it’s time to create stronger boundaries, and when it’s time to move on.About: Melody Murray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Mental...2023-10-1039 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideHow to Put the Joy Back in Your Holidays"Holiday stress is not something you get, it's something you create." I wrote this little gem on Facebook eight years ago. Unlike other things I sometimes read from years ago, this time I actually agree with my younger self whole heartedly. Today marks the first episode in our series The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Thriving Through the Holidays. Therapist Melody Murray is back with her brilliant take on how we all can find peace, self love and sanity through this holiday season.The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide shop is open!Get Featured on GrownAssWoman.Guide2021-11-2323 minGrown-Ass Woman's GuideYou Are Not Enough (and other lies we tell ourselves)It's the premiere episode of The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide! Let's dive in, shall we? In a recent poll, 100 Grown-Ass women were asked: “How often do you feel like you're not enough in one or more areas of your life?”The answer may surprise you. But what’s even more important is WHY we feel like we’re not enough and what we can do about it. In this episode, you’ll hear from therapist Melody Murray who provides some key insight Plus, learn five simple ways to feel more enough that’s worked for me and so many other gr...2021-10-0616 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Annoying Advice My Husband Gave MeAre you feeling stuck? Unsure? Detached? You’re not alone. Sometimes, it can feel like it happens overnight, but often it happens so slowly over time that we don’t even notice it. BOOM, we wake up one day and discover we're just phoning it in... going through the motions but CRAVING SOMETHING MORE. It doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m going to share how you -- yes, you! -- can reboot. Plus, what is self love really? The Forty Thrive community weighs in! Mentioned...2021-02-0913 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideIs Your Brain Messing with You?What if you discovered your memories are actually wrong, that what you thought you knew was actually completely inaccurate? Dr. Ginger Campbell is the author of "Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty" and she's here to help us understand our own brains. Plus, coming out later in life. How to find support yourself and/or support those you love. Ginger talks with those who've taken the brave steps forward on her podcast, Graying Rainbows. Guest: Dr. Ginger Campbell is best known for her highly respected podcast Brain Science, which began airing back in 2006. Sh...2021-01-2626 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideThe Tool We All Should Be Using [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] The Reframe: a tool that may not be so easy, but it's really simple. In this interactive episode, therapist Melody Murray shares her brilliance with members of the Forty Thrive community, as she answers questions and inspires us all to reframe in a way that will bring more peace, understanding and sanity to our lives. Melody is the very first guest of our Forty Thrive live series. Each month, we record one episode where we include our Forty Thrive community m...2021-01-1950 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideShare the Sh*tThis might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you. But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. ‘Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melody wo...2020-08-181h 43
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideListen and Take ActionThose who know me best know I am a huge fan of uncomfortable conversations. (I’m sure there are some who don’t love that about me.) But I feel that growth and connection comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. On this episode, I invite three women I admire greatly for a conversation about race as a woman (and sometimes mom) over 40. How can we better understand each other? What's the best way to take action? Join us for an honest conversation that's meant to help us understand each other and work together to improve our n...2020-06-231h 15
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideA Quick Tip to Change Your LifeWelcome to Thrive in 40, a quick tip to kick start your week — in forty seconds or less. This week’s tip is provided by… Psychotherapist Melody Murray Parks. Sometimes we take on things that have nothing to do with us. I do this thing called X it out. You make a list of all the things that are on your mind, everything that’s causing any kind of feeling or emotion, just write it down: My kid has autism, I could get fired, my husbands overweight, I can’t pay the rent, all that stuff that's in your mind, write it all down...2020-02-1701 min
Grown-Ass Woman's GuideA Lesson in Blowing Up Your LifeThis might not only be one of my all time favorite podcast conversations… but one of my favorite conversations — period. If you’re ready to get real… raw and work through some of the pain you’ve been holding onto, THIS is the episode for you. But don’t be fooled — it’s also filled with a whole lot of laughs and some seriously colorful language. So headphones are a must if you’re at work or around the littles. 'Cause in this episode, we #sharetheshit Meet Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Melody Murray Parks. Not only does Melod...2020-01-231h 43