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The Email Marketing ShowConsulting Session: From Full-Time Teacher to Fitness CEO: How to Build a Business with Zero Free Time!Have you ever wondered how someone can build a successful business while juggling a full-time job, two kids, and a dog? It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? But today, you’ll discover the secrets behind making it happen. Meet Mel Bridger, a high school teacher by day and a thriving fitness and women’s health coach by… well, every other moment she can grab! If you're busy but dreaming big, this story is about to blow your mind.Meet Mel: The Teacher Who Never StopsMel Bridger is not just a high school teacher; she’s also a w...2025-01-0642 min
Wait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - AnxietyIn today’s episode Mel shares her personal experiences with anxiety during menopause. She offers a compassionate guide to managing anxiety with practical tips that have helped her navigate those days when the estrogen levels are low and irritability and depression are high.Coming up in this episode…Sleep: The foundation of managing anxiety is establishing a consistent sleep routine to provide stability and improve overall mental health.Diet: Avoiding processed foods and incorporating nutritious, whole foods can positively affect your mood and anxiety levels.Exercise: Engaging in regular, enjoyable physical activity releases endorphins, combating anxiety and...2024-05-2704 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - DizzinessIn this episode Mel shares how hormonal changes can put our heads in spin through dizzy spells and vertigo. She unpacks the causes behind these unsettling feelings and offers practical advice on how to cope day to day.Coming up in this episode…Understanding dizziness: Insights into how hormonal imbalances during menopause can lead to feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness.The role sleep plays: The critical importance of establishing a regular sleep pattern to combat dizziness and related symptoms.Staying Hydrated How proper hydration can alleviate feelings of dizziness and contribute to overall well-being.Gentle ex...2024-05-2003 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - FatigueFatigue during menopause can be overwhelming, affecting everything from your mood to your ability to manage daily tasks. In this episode Mel discusses the importance of establishing a regular bedtime routine, minimizing distractions, and incorporating gentle exercise to combat fatigue.Coming up in this episode…Bedtime routine: The significance of a consistent sleep pattern and creating a comfortable sleep environment.Minimize distractions: Suggestions for removing electronic devices from the bedroom to improve sleep quality.Exercise as medicine: How even short, gentle exercise sessions can help counteract fatigue and improve overall well-being.Diet and hydration: Tips for in...2024-05-1304 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - Facial HairIn this episode Mel discusses how the hormonal changes of menopause can lead to increased facial hair. She candidly shares her key areas of concern and the methods she uses to manage this, from waxing to tweezing, and the importance of a good skincare regime.Coming up in this episode…Causes of facial hair: Understanding that the hormonal imbalances of menopause can lead to increased facial hair due to unchanged testosterone levels.Hair removal strategies: Mel shares her personal routine.Alternative methods: Discussion on other hair removal options like bleaching, shaving with electric razors, and considerations fo...2024-05-0603 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - Night SweatsIn this episode of "Wait A Meno Minute," we dive into a topic that many find uncomfortable yet all too common: night sweats. These sweaty episodes can turn a restful night into a struggle. Mel discusses how this symptom disrupts sleep and shares strategies that have helped her manage the discomfort.Coming up in this episode…Stay hydrated: Keeping water by your bed to replenish fluids lost through sweating is crucial.Bedroom prep: Pulling back the duvet to cool down your bed and opening windows to let air circulate can make a significant difference.Appropriate nightwear: In...2024-04-2904 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - Joint PainIn today’s episode Mel shares her personal struggle with joint pain. With a background as a professional dancer and more than two decades in the fitness industry, Mel initially attributed this pain to wear and tear. However, a deeper understanding of menopause revealed decreasing estrogen levels play a significant role in joint discomfort. Coming up in this episode…Understanding joint pain: Insight into how menopause contributes to joint pain through the reduction of estrogen, which is crucial for protecting the joints.Mobility matters: Emphasizing the importance of incorporating mobility exercises into your daily routine to produ...2024-04-2205 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - InsomniaWAMM02: InsomniaIn this episode Mel talks about her personal battle with insomnia, a common yet challenging symptom of menopause. She shares not just her struggles but also practical tips and personal remedies that might just help you catch those elusive Z's!Coming up in this episode…Insomnia and menopause: An overview of how hormonal imbalances during menopause contribute to sleep disturbances.Mel's remedies: A variety of strategies to help ease into sleep.Listening to Calm: Mel discusses the benefits of listening to soothing sounds or voices through apps like Calm (not sponsored) or sl...2024-04-1504 minWait A Meno MinuteWait A Meno Minute - Brain FogIn this episode of Wait A Meno Minute Mel tackles a symptom many find perplexing and frustrating: **brain fog**. As a teacher and fitness instructor, Mel shares firsthand the challenges brain fog presents in both her professional and personal lifeComing up in this episode…Brain fog experiences: Mel discusses how brain fog affects her daily life, especially in her roles as a teacher and fitness instructor.Coping strategies: From to-do lists to post-it notes and taking a moment to breathe, Mel shares practical tips for managing brain fog.Community support: The importance of talking about me...2024-04-0806 minWait A Meno MinuteWelcome to Wait a Meno Minute!Wait a Meno Minute is a mini-podcast hosted by Mel Bridger, Women's Health and Fitness Coach and Menopause Specialist.This podcast is designed to be bite-sized so it's easy to listen to, even when you are short on time. 2024-01-0701 min
The Business of PsychologyA model for truly integrative therapy: SIP with Dr Melanie Lee and Bridger FalkensteinA model for truly integrative therapy: SIP with Dr Melanie Lee and Bridger FalkensteinI'm here today with Dr Mel Lee from Trust Psychology, and Bridger Falkenstein from the Beyond Healing Centre in the US, and notably also from the Notice That podcast. I'm really excited to have Mel and Bridger here today to talk to us about Somatic Integration Processing, which is a new model which aims to help us to synthesise the other approaches that we might have in our arsenal as therapists. SIP has a really deep focus on the mind and body connection...2022-09-1659 min
The Therapy Explained PodcastEp 30 - Somatic Integration and ProcessingWelcome to episode 30 of the Therapy Explained podcast. I am delighted to be joined by Dr. Melanie Lee and Bridger Falkenstien. This is a return to the show for Mel whom I spoke with in episode 14 about Cognitive Analytic Therapy and a first appearance for Bridger although he is well accustomed to the world of podcasting with his own podcasts, the Notice That podcast and the Evidence-Based Therapist podcast, both of which I am a big fan of.Mel and Bridger are here to speak about Somatic Integration and Processing, a conceptual model developed to help clinicians...2022-06-0600 min
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RuPalp's Podrace: A Queer Star Wars & Pop Culture PodcastJar Jar's Bizarre Adventure: Ep. 19Start your sublight engines! Join Ollie, Jess, Klaudia, Noah, and Mel as we discuss Star Wars: Visions season 1! May the Force be with you, and DON'T kriff it up.
Points of Interest: The Elder is gender, Is bread canon?, Duel of the Gays, anime club president Ezra Bridger, POV: Fennec Shand is your DM, Jabba's Big Time Rush era, Karre is Luuke (NOT CLICKBAIT), battle heels, lightsaber mood ring, Ben Shapirochô, ISB Agent Jeffree Starr, a discussion on anti-Blackness and anime (and Star Wars), Book of Boba Fett Glee AU, AO3: Visions, Pikachu DIES?!, Kaiba crystals, and A...2021-09-261h 38
The Rachel Holmes Podcast ShowThe Rachel Holmes Podcast featuring Mel Bridger Simple tech For FitProsThe Rachel Holmes Podcast featuring Mel Bridger Simple tech For FitPros I am joined today by Mel Bridger aka The Mummy Trainer. Mel and I discuss how you can create amazing content including workouts and social media content just using your phone and minimal tech. Both of us are self confessed tech nerds but the reality is you just don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to run a successful business. Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast and if you have any questions for the next epi...2021-08-2729 min
Beyond Trauma PodcastEpisode 21: Trauma and NeurodevelopmentToday, Bridger and Mel discuss how trauma affects the neurodevelopment of the brain, bottom to top. Join our Beyond Trauma Patreon! Trainings are coming for 2022! Sign up for your Trauma Informed Care Training! What is trauma? We understand trauma to be anything that intrudes on our consciousness that is too muchThe post Episode 21: Trauma and Neurodevelopment appeared first on Beyond Trauma Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-07-0445 min
Dual Redundancy: A Television PodcastDR347: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: The 50th Anniversary Podcast SpecialIn this week's special episode David, John and Kyle discuss and break down the 1971 musical fantasy film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in celebration of the film's 50th anniversary. We break down the film scene by scene, discuss our favorite moments and discuss some behind the scene facts. Directed by Mel Stuart and based on the Roald Dahl novel, the film was released June 30th 1971 by Paramount Pictures and stars Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum. This episode was originally recorded on June 29th on Twitch and can be replayed on YouTube. For more...2021-07-011h 11
Let's Talk About BrandLet's Talk About Branding Something Bigger Than Yourself with Mel BridgerThis week's guest, Mel Bridger, is joining us today from the UK. Mel is a personal trainer, but she has three separate fitness brands! We're going to cover all of them, but basically, she has branded a partnership, a personal brand, and a franchise. She’s the perfect guest to be speaking with us about branding something bigger than yourself. This episode was initially broadcast as a livestream on November 6, 2020. It has been edited from its original format.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for th...2020-11-0626 min
The Mummy Trainer PodcastConfessions of a Fitness Professional - Mel BridgerWelcome to Confessions of a Fitness Professional! Episode 1 is a confession of my own, how could I launch this series without one! COFP is brought to you by Class Finder, the UKs largest online directory for Fitness Classes!2019-07-0105 min
Soul and StoriesMel Bridger - Rising - 013Mel Bridger became internationally recognized for her success in the Salsa dance industry in her twenties at venues around the world. Her energy and drive commanded a big following. She felt tremendous pressure feeling like she always had to prove herself to people and put on a certain persona. Behind the mask of success, happiness and confidence was Mel’s secret feeling of not being good enough. Years later those feelings worsened as Mel suffered from depression and anxiety that she kept hidden away from everyone around her. I met Mel in 2017 in London while seated at a table across from...2019-02-141h 09