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Making Meaning Together6. Co-Created Support Instead of AccountabilityIn this episode, we’re talking about:- a new version of “accountability buddies” that we are trying out and loving- the four personality types of motivation- noticing the intention behind seeking support or accountability- why you might have a hard time following through on a goal- the powerful process of change- making efficient plansMentions:Natalie MillerThe Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinMartha Beck’s Change CycleIf you love this epi...
2023-02-2252 min
Making Meaning Together5. Moving Through the Intensity of ChangeIn this episode, we’re talking about:- Why we stopped trying to fix things (and ourselves) during unwanted changes- How to move through big emotions and fear without getting overwhelmed by them- What to do when inner child work is too intense or not accessible- The interesting reason to allow fear to be present when you’re working on a goal or a dream, and how to use it powerfullyMentions:- Natalie Miller- Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertTh...
2023-02-151h 00
Making Meaning Together4. A Different Approach to Unwanted Coping MechanismsIn this episode, we’re talking about riding those waves of emotion that come with being a human. This episode is such a good one if you find yourself numbing out or seeking comfort in things that in the long run don’t feel great like food, tv marathons, checking out and going to bed, etc. We’re talking about:* the way we express (or not) our emotions in friendships and relationships* why we might be using the coping mechanisms we can’t seem to stop turning to* how to create change in your cop...
2023-01-181h 11
Making Meaning Together3. A Deeper Way to Approach the New YearIn this episode, we’re having a conversation about a ‘word of the year’ and how to use it as a supportive foundation so that you can call in and create more of what you want.We talk about:* What it really looks like to choose a word of the year and to choose it again and again throughout the year* The deep, and sometimes unexpected, healing that can come from choosing a word and intention* The importance of cultivating the self-support required to manifest what you’re calling inMentio...
2023-01-1145 min
Making Meaning Together2. Finding Magic in the DeepWe hope this finds you easing into this new year with lots of space for whatever is flowing through you. Whether that feels expansive and exciting, momentarily overwhelming, or perhaps a bit of both. May we hold ourselves with compassion and understanding amongst the many layers of what’s often found in times of transition.In this episode, we’re using the name of Melanie’s coaching business for inspiration, Finding Magic in the Deep, as we talk about:* Easing explosive feelings* Allowing and experiencing emotions when you’re used to pushing them down...
2023-01-0450 min
Making Meaning Together1. Finding StillnessWelcome to our first podcast episode! We are so thrilled to be adventuring into this new space with you.As you may know, we are both coaches. We share the deep desire to support individuals in journeying inward to discover what’s in the depths below the surface of their perceived realities. We love helping people access their deep desires, free unspoken fear and shame, and find wisdom and magic throughout all of it.To begin this podcasting journey, we thought we’d use our individual coaching business names to inspire our first two conversations.
2022-12-2950 min
Catalyst Pharmacy Podcast48 - Align Your Business With Success With Melanie MaxwellIn pharmacy school, you learn about caring for patients and the clinical aspects of running a pharmacy. But what about the business side? Melanie Maxwell, president of AlignRx, believes that your PSAO should act as a business partner that helps you with operating your community pharmacy. Maxwell’s extensive background in pharmacy shines through as she speaks with our hosts Jeff and Marsha about healthcare structure and how pharmacy fits into the pie.
Hosted By: Jeff Key, President of PioneerRx | Marsha Bivins, Director of Marketing
Guest: Melanie Maxwell, President of AlignRx
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2021-10-2055 min
Outgrow The GrindPresence Over Perfectionism featuring Melanie MaxwellHave you ever felt like you're not good enough? Like you keep pushing yourself and aren't getting the results you want? You are not alone, my friend. Here to talk about the pressure of being a perfectionist is Melanie Maxwell. Melanie is a mom of 2 little girls, a wife, and a confidence coach. She started as a holistic nutritionist, but as she learned more about the deeper reasons that women struggle with food and their bodies, she became obsessed with understanding the many ways society tricks women (and really anyone who isn't a straight white man) into thinking that...
2021-06-2828 min
Becoming Vibrant085: How to return to exercise after giving birthThis was one of my favourite conversations on the podcast ever. In this episode, we’re talking about getting back to exercise after birth. It’s everything I wish I knew— it would’ve prevented my year-long burnout. We cover: how to know when you’re ready to return to exercise, how to do so safely, and exercising with positive intentions. Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-05-1851 minBecoming Vibrant084: How to help your daughter have positive friendshipsThis episode is for the mamas! Today we are talking about teaching our kids, daughters especially, how to cultivate healthy and positive friendships. I loved this conversation because I’m a mama of 2 girls and as we were talking I was taking so many mental notes— there is so much I had never thought about before when it comes to teaching my kids how to have healthy friendships, especially since my kids are growing up with social media. If you’ve got young kids, you’ll want to listen to this one with a notepad out!...
2021-05-1142 minBecoming Vibrant083: How to tap into pleasure and why it mattersThis is a good one! Today we are talking about tapping into pleasure. As women, we’ve been conditioned to feel uncomfortable or wrong for wanting pleasure even though it’s a natural part of being a human! In this episode, we’re talking about what pleasure is and why it matters, how pleasure affects our lives holistically (it’s not just about sex), and my favourite gem that our guest gives us: pleasure as a way to increase your resilience. Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-05-0643 minBecoming Vibrant082: Time management, habits, and finding balance for momsI loved this conversation about habits and time management with our guest, Lindsay Burns. Lindsay teaches us techniques to manage our time and make habit changes without ending up in this cycle of total overhaul, giving up, and starting all over again. She’s teaching us how to create lasting sustainable habit change and manage our time in a way that aligns with our values. If you’re someone who has tried over and over again to change your habits, or you feel too busy or tired to even think about making changes, this is the episode for...
2021-04-2742 minBecoming Vibrant081: The unexpected key to unlocking your potentialI had SO much fun recording this episode— you are going to love it! It’s also a conversation that’s a bit unexpected: today we are talking about creativity as the key to unlocking your potential and finding fulfillment. Wait! If you just thought to yourself “well I’m not creative”, or “oh, I don’t need that”, then this episode is especially for you. Our guest Natalie Davison is going to totally change the way you think of “creativity” and help you use it to become the biggest most authentic version of yourself. And it’s not all just good feel...
2021-04-2053 minBecoming Vibrant080: Ditching diets and feeding kidsI’m super excited to have dietitian Jillian Reid on the podcast today! I’m lucky to have collaborated several times with Jill by teaching webinars together to help women learn to have healthy relationships with food and their bodies. In this episode, we talk about the red flags that indicate your “healthy lifestyle change” is actually a diet, what it looks like to repair your relationship with food, and how to talk about healthy eating with kids. Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-04-1336 minBecoming Vibrant079: Balance for millennial working momsHey tired and stressed mama! If the phrase “finding balance” makes you cringe and feels impossible, this one’s for you. Today we are talking about balance for millennial moms and our guest is helping us totally shift our perspective on what it means to find balance. It does not mean doing it all! I had so many “aha” moments during this chat and I know you’ll love it too. You’ll know what balance actually means and what first steps to take, even if life feels overwhelming and busy right now. Our guest toda...
2021-04-0643 minBecoming Vibrant078: What starting a business *actually* looks likeThis conversation with Anna Lovind is everything you need to know when you’re starting a business. We talk about what keeps new biz owners super stuck: that “getting ready” phase and how to start making real forward motion. We also talk about a fear of failure and perfectionism and how to conquer them so you can get yourself out there— even if it feels a bit scary. Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-04-0449 minBecoming Vibrant077: Reconnecting to your pleasure and communicating your desiresThis conversation on the podcast is SO GOOD. I think it’s what a lot of us need after being home with our partners a LOT more than usual in the past year or so. Today we are talking about reconnecting with pleasure and communicating our desires to a partner. In this episode, I’m chatting with sex coach Natasha Chentille. I loved this conversation because she reminds us that having an intimate relationship with a partner begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. YES. It always comes down to self-love doesn’t it? If that feels...
2021-03-2340 minBecoming Vibrant076: Making peace with your post-baby bodyThis one’s for the mamas! Today we are talking about baby mama bodies. There is so much pressure on new moms to “get your pre-baby body back” and our guest on today’s episode is here to help! I really loved this conversation with Jenn Green. We talked about how to learn to accept your post-baby body and resist the pressure to have a body that looks like it never carried a baby. We also talk about how to take care of your body in a loving way instead. Accepting your body is not the same...
2021-03-1647 minBecoming Vibrant075: Setting up your family for financial wellness as you build a bizToday we are talking about financial wellness and generational wealth, especially for women who are building their own businesses. We’re talking about emergency funds, investments, insurance, budgets— you know, all that stuff that we wanna ignore unless it becomes urgent (I’m saying we because I’m definitely including myself in that!) This was such a good episode, I was taking down notes and felt equipped and inspired to make my own financial game plan. If figuring all of this out has been overwhelming so far and something you avoid, you’ll love this episode. Our guest, Amb...
2021-03-0948 minBecoming Vibrant074: How to stop sabotaging your dreamsTW: violence and trauma. I love this episode because our guest not only has a super inspiring story of overcoming trauma, but she also helps us see how the things blocking us from our growth and from achieving our dreams can be linked back to past emotional or traumatic experiences. If you’ve been caught in some self-sabotaging behaviours like binge eating, procrastination, or quitting before you finish something then you are going to want to listen to this episode! Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-03-0247 minBecoming Vibrant073: Showing your daughters what’s possible, a Becoming Vibrant storyI’m so excited to share this Becoming Vibrant story with you! In this season of the podcast, I’ve been having some guests who come on not to share their professional expertise, but to share their stories. When we hear the story of another person conquering challenges and following their dreams, it reminds us what is possible. Today we are hearing Robyn’s story. She became a mom at a young age but the entrepreneurial spirit was always a part of her so she kept going towards her dreams. We talk about the how to receive suppor...
2021-02-2343 minBecoming Vibrant072: Tap into your entrepreneur star power using astrologyThis episode is such fun one for the biz owners and those of you who are thinking of creating your own biz! I’m chatting with Brand Astrologist Leslie Tagorda about using our star power, in particular your sun, moon, and rising signs, to create a bold and magnetic business. Chatting with Leslie gave me lots of clarity on who I am meant to serve and how to reach them through my messaging and she offers you tips and suggestions for leveraging your star power to do that too. Shownotes: becomingvibrantpodcast.com
2021-02-1643 minBecoming Vibrant071: Changes to the podcast + some lessons learned.I've got some stuff to tell you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did that sound like "we need to talk?" LOL I promise it's actually good news!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The podcast is not only my fav thing that I do (and yours too! from the looks of it) but it also encompasses all of what I have to offer and love to teach.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've been putting myself in a box.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The experts out there say "do one thing and serve one kind of person".⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But that's not me. I'm multifaceted and I want to help more than one kind of person. And if you know me, you know that once I feel like I'm in a box, I will get a fiery passion to burn it down (I didn't do well in retail LOL)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
2021-02-1509 minBecoming Vibrant070: Self-care and support for stepmomsToday we are talking about self-care and support for stepmoms! It’s a topic I hadn’t even thought about before, and that’s part of the issue here. Stepmoms don't get nearly enough support. When I came across our guest and learned about what she does, I was excited because this work is so needed. I talk a lot about self-care for mamas on the podcast, with guests and just me, but I never thought about how stepmoms have a unique set of challenges they face and need support. Whether you are a stepmom or your kids h...
2021-02-0936 minBecoming Vibrant069: [mini] For when you're about to go LIVE and you're nervous.This is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling nervous about going live. Here’s what I want you to know most of all: EVERYONE GETS NERVOUS. It does not mean that you are not good enough or that you are going to mess it up. Nervousness is a normal human feeling. Hit play on...
2021-02-0809 min
Becoming Vibrant068: What you need to know about stress in pregnancy and high-risk pregnancyThis episode is for you if you’ve experience infant loss, preterm birth, miscarriage, birth trauma, or any difficulty in pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. It’s also for you if you are currently pregnant or trying to conceive and you’re experiencing high stress. It’s also such a good one if you’re a human. This episode completely changed the way I understand stress and I use the information I learned from our guest all the time. The way most of us understand stress is just not scientifically accurate and it leads to us struggling to reduce str...
2021-02-0256 minBecoming Vibrant067: [mini] For when you're feeling burnt out.This is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling burnt out. I have definitely been there and I know how brutal it can be. In this episode, I give you 3 things to dig deeper into so you can get your energy back.
2021-02-0108 minBecoming Vibrant066: Building a business while mothering a special needs child, a mompreneur journeyThis episode is the first of a new series I’m doing on the Becoming Vibrant podcast. We’re having guests on, not as experts in their field who give us tips and information, but as fellow mompreneurs with a story to tell. Here’s why: as a mompreneur myself, I’ve experienced a hell of a journey to get to where I am. The thing is, I used to think it was just me, and that really struggling meant I wasn’t cut out for this. This changed for me when I joined the business c...
2021-01-2840 minBecoming Vibrant065: [mini] For when you're struggling to focus.This is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are struggling to focus. We’ve all been there! It can be really frustrating and I totally get that. In this episode, I’m helping you figure out the root cause of your lack of focus, and an action step to take right away. Shownotes: vibr...
2021-01-2509 minBecoming Vibrant064: Are you taking time to be proud of yourself?In this episode, we are talking about celebrating ourselves! And it feels a bit funny to even say that. But this was one of the biggest things I worked on the whole year of 2020. It doesn’t come naturally to me, and maybe it doesn’t for you either. It’s really common for ambitious and achiever types to forget to enjoy our small steps of success because we’re always looking ahead into the possibilities or what we want to accomplish next. But taking the time to celebrate your small steps keeps you motivated and give...
2021-01-2118 minBecoming Vibrant063: Combining business with feminism and leading powerfullyI freaking love this episode and I know you will too. At Vibrant Mompreneurs, operating from our mission is our number 1 priority. And our mission is shaped by intersectional feminism. If you resonate with the way our values are at the forefront, you’ll love this episode. This is about doing business differently than it has been modelled for us in the past. I’m so grateful to have Meghan Corneal on the podcast to talk to us about leading with our values and integrating feminism into our businesses and lives. We hit it off and talked for...
2021-01-1955 minBecoming Vibrant062: [mini] For when you're feeling defeated.This is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling defeated. Sometimes we make great plans and try our best and it just doesn’t work out. Disappointment can be a hard feeling to move through. Hit play for some help with that. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast
2021-01-1807 minBecoming Vibrant061: Stop asking for advice, do this instead.In this episode, I’m talking about why asking for advice is either A) a really great thing, or B) really throwing you off course and away from your goals. Women, in particular, do the second one a lot, and I’m explaining why this particular type of advice-seeking is unhelpful and often leaves you even more confused or frustrated. I’m also sharing with you a 5 step process to making decisions that ensures you get only the right kind of advice that moves you toward your goals. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Save your s...
2021-01-1430 minBecoming Vibrant060: Womb wellness and reconnecting with your bodyThis episode is something I wish I had before becoming a mama. Because I struggled so much through pregnancy and postpartum, including an emotionally traumatic birth and postpartum depression, I love having guests on to talk about maternal wellness. Your wellbeing is the most important factor to your ability to show up fully to your business. Ask me how I know— I learned it the hard way. I started my business in the midst of horrible postpartum depression and learned quickly that the better I took care of myself, the more impactful I could be. To...
2021-01-1249 minBecoming Vibrant059: [mini] For when your dream feels unattainable.This is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling like your big dream is so far out of reach. You’re feeling discouraged and like maybe you aren’t cut out for this. If that’s you right now, hit play. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Quiz: vibrantmompreneurs.com/quiz Coa...
2021-01-1108 minBecoming Vibrant058: How to set your 2021 intentions.In this episode, I lead you through a visioning exercise to really get clear on what you want for 2021. This goes way beyond having a word for the year and into habits and intentions that you can set to create what you want in 2021. I also share some of my own reflections on 2020 and intentions for 2021. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Sign up for the free Make Your Bold Move class: vibrantmompreneurs.com/makeyourboldmove
2021-01-0938 minBecoming Vibrant057: Let's get real about sleep trainingIf this episode caught your eye, you’re probably tired! Or maybe you’re expecting a baby right now and preparing to be tired in the near future. This episode is such a good one because with our guest today, certified sleep consultant Amanda Jewson, we cut through all the bullshit out there about baby sleep and get real about it. I realized after having two babies, and really suffering from the lack of sleep, that this is something not only I could have used help with, but lots of moms need help with. In our society, the...
2021-01-0543 min2020-12-1925 minBecoming Vibrant056: I hate Facebook. Alternate title: stop doing sh*t you hate!We’re talking about self-honouring ways of showing up today. Here’s why: lots of us starting out try to do ALL the social media and ALL the things. This is what we are taught to do. Show up on every social media platform and show up consistently and constantly. That can leave you feeling burned out or frustrated and it’s honestly a terrible use of your limited time and energy. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do instead. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Quiz: vibrantmompreneurs.com/quiz C...
2020-12-1721 minBecoming Vibrant055: Here's why the strategy you're trying isn't working.Soooo, you know how that marketing course you bought hasn’t gotten you anywhere? And that email list building strategy is getting you like 1 subscriber at a time? It’s not just you! When a strategy doesn’t work, we tend to either blame ourselves or blame the course creator or coach. But the truth is, there is so much underneath a strategy that you aren’t aware of. Today we’re talking about some reasons certain strategies aren’t working for you and what to do next. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Quiz: vibrantmompr...
2020-12-1528 minBecoming Vibrant054: [mini] For when you're tired AF with so much to doThis is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling TIRED. You’re exhausted and you don’t wanna work, but you feel like you should be pushing through and hustling if you want to be successful. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Quiz: vibrantmompreneurs.com/quiz Coaching: vibrantmompreneurs.com/coaching
2020-12-1406 minBecoming Vibrant053: Mental health, motherhood, and relationships during the pandemicI’m really excited for this episode, because I know we all need it! In this guest episode, we’re talking about motherhood in a pandemic and how to have a healthy relationship with our partner when one or both of you are struggling with mental health. Our guest Erin Harrison teaches us steps to process our own emotions, communicate with a partner, and build resilience. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast coaching: vibrantmompreneurs.com/coaching
2020-12-1045 minBecoming Vibrant052: Are you on the fence or are you all-in?Today we’re talking about getting off the freakin fence and going all-in in your biz. Maybe you have a business idea that you haven’t acted on yet, or maybe so far you’ve dipped your toes in and started to put yourself out there but it’s not really getting anywhere. We’re going to talk about some signs that let you know you’re not all-in, the reasons why we hang out on that fence, and what to do about it. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Take the Mompreneur Personality Quiz: vibrantmompr...
2020-12-0819 minBecoming Vibrant051: [mini] For when you feel like you should be further along by nowThis is a Monday Motivational Mini. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for when you are feeling like you should be further along by now. Oof, this is a big one! You’re so not alone. If you feel like you’ve been working so hard and doing everything right and you’re not where you’re supposed to be, this one’s for you...
2020-12-0708 minBecoming Vibrant050: All the mamas need to hear this one on self-care after birthThis one is an episode that I’m going to suggest to alllll my mama friends. This is exactly the conversation I wished I would’ve heard before I had my own babies. I’m so grateful to have had this conversation about matrescence with our guest Kelly Newsome Georges. Matrescence is essentially the birth of the mother. In our society, what happens to the mom after birth is not discussed nearly enough. I personally went through a full breakdown of who I thought I was and a total reawakening to who I am after I had not just my fir...
2020-12-0351 minBecoming Vibrant049: The readiness myth that's slowing you downI think you might need to hear this one! So many mompreneurs get caught in this never-quite-ready-enough trap, where they want to feel fully ready before they begin something. But that feeling never comes! And you take one more training or get one more certification or read one more book etc. etc. etc. Today I'm helping you take the leap before you feel fully ready. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Coaching: vibrantmompreneurs.com/coaching
2020-12-0121 minBecoming Vibrant048: [mini] For when you're doing all the things and nothing is working.This is a Monday Motivational Mini for when you’re doing alllll the things and it feels like nothing is working. I create these MMM episodes to give you the support you need from a confidence coach (like me!) right in your pocket in less than 10 minutes for a quick pep talk to get you back on your feet. This one is for you if you’re exhausted from trying to do all the strategies and post everywhere on social media etc etc etc and you’re getting crickets or falling short of your goal. This is someth...
2020-11-3007 minBecoming Vibrant047: How to raise confident girlsToday’s episode is SUCH a good one for all the parents out there, especially if you have girls. We’re talking about setting our kids up to be confident as they grow up and grow into confident adults. With influences like social media and their peers at school, it’s so important to know how to help your kids cultivate confidence from a young age. In this episode, we talk with Tanya Meessmann about real ways to help your kids become more confident. shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast coaching: vibrantmompreneurs.com/coaching
2020-11-2653 minBecoming Vibrant046: Become a confident podcast hostI'm so excited for today's episode because podcasting is not only the best thing I've ever done in my business, it's also one of the best things I've decided to do in my life! I truly love being a podcast host, and I know lots of you want to host your own podcast or show up more confidently on the podcast that you've already started. So today I'm giving you my best tips that I've learned in over a year of podcasting with over 50 episodes recorded. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast Coaching: vibrantmompreneurs.com...
2020-11-241h 06Becoming Vibrant045: Become a confident podcast guest, even if you're new!After over a year of podcasting with over 50 episodes recorded, I've noticed that a lot of podcast guests, both seasoned and brand new, feel unsure of themselves. They think they're rambling or talking too much or going off subject. And I'm on the other side of the screen watching them totally nail it! Because this was so common, I made it a whole part of my podcasting process to encourage my guests and give them what they need to show up confidently-- and now I'm sharing it with you! Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast coaching: vibrantmompreneurs...
2020-11-2354 minBecoming Vibrant044: Confidence-building habitsToday we are talking about cultivating confidence— because here’s the thing: lots of the advice out there is like “just be confident!” and you’re left there asking “okay I’m trying but nothing is happening, how do I do that?”. This is kind of a fun one because I recorded it a while back when I wasn’t fully stepping into confidence coaching yet. A little while after this, I realized how fired up I was about confidence and couldn’t care less about creating meal plans and telling people what to eat. The part I really cared about...
2020-11-1939 minBecoming Vibrant043: Mindful motherhood: how to get startedThis was one of my favourite episodes on the podcast so far because we dive deep into the challenges of motherhood. We all want to be amazing moms for our children, but sometimes we feel like we aren’t measuring up. Especially as mompreneurs, we can feel like we are never doing it right because we are creating a business and an identity outside of being a mother. In this episode, conscious parenting expert Miki Maruko helps us redefine what a “good mother” really means, get rid of mom guilt, and learn how to help our little ones grow into h...
2020-11-1248 min
Becoming Vibrant042: The methods for releasing anxiety that you haven't tried yet.Today we’re talking about anxiety. We’re talking about what you can do if you struggle with anxiety and you try “all the things” and it seems like nothing is working. We are talking about reiki energy healing and mindfulness as complementary ways to soothe anxiety and improve your mental wellbeing. This is a fun one because our guest Kyla Schmidt is a reiki practitioner and she did a reiki session on me the day before our recording and it felt amazing. Reiki is one of those things that I was skeptical of, but I al...
2020-11-0545 minBecoming Vibrant041: First steps to releasing shame around sexuality.Today we are talking about something that many women find challenging to talk about: sexuality. You know I love a taboo topic of conversation! Sexuality can feel shameful or awkward or embarrassing because we’ve been taught that it is bad for a woman to be sexual. Your sexuality is your superpower as a woman. If you feel blocked or shut down when it comes to leaning in to your sexual nature, you’ll want to listen to this one. We talk all about how to work through the shame and negative emotions around sexuality so we can feel conf...
2020-10-2940 minBecoming VibrantEp. 040: Hey mompreneur, listen to this one if you struggle to show up fullySo, let’s talk about that thing you really want to do but you’re holding back from. This episode turned out to be so much more than I thought it would. I hit record with the intention to help you start bringing some self awareness to all the ways our society, especially diet culture, influences the way we see ourselves. I ended up diving deep into two of the huge things that mompreneurs bump into as they are trying to create and expand their businesses: One is a sense of being deeply flawed and/or f...
2020-10-2231 minBecoming Vibrant039: This one is for the deep feelers and highly sensitive.I am really excited about this one because, thanks to our special guest, I get to share something with you that absolutely changed my life. I always felt like a very sensitive child and like no one around me really understood me. I seemed to be more affected by things and would cry more and get anxious and my mom didn't really understand why. As an adult, I noticed that I get overwhelmed easily and need a lot of alone time. I also am a really deep thinker and I'm very sensitive to other people's emotions. What I know...
2020-10-1552 minBecoming Vibrant038: How to create a killer wardrobe for your body shapeToday we are talking all about dressing your body shape. This was such a great conversation because, like most women, I struggled for a long time to find clothes I really loved to wear. We talk about the trap of waiting until you “lose the weight”, a new way to define “flattering”, and how to create a capsule wardrobe that works for you. No more closets full of clothes you never wear. Shownotes: vibrantmompreneurs.com/podcast vibrantmompreneurs.com/coaching
2020-10-0851 min
Becoming Vibrant037: If self-care feels hard, listen to this oneThis is episode number 37 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast and today we are deep diving into the topic of self-care. Self-care can feel really hard to actually do. There are all kinds of self-care habit checklists out there and people showing off their #selfcare manicures— but what is self-care REALLY? “I know I need to take better care of myself but if feels so hard to actually do and stick to”. Is that you? If it is, keep listening. Shownotes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-10-0100 minBecoming Vibrant036: Empowered pregnancy, birth and postpartumThis episode should honestly be required learning for mamas. I often talk about my own experience of becoming a mother, from not knowing what to expect to birth trauma to postpartum depression, and I always talk about how I wish I would’ve known about these things BEFORE I gave birth. If you are a mama, you are pregnant now, or you’re even just considering having babies in the future, you’ll want to listen to this honest conversation about all the things women don’t know before they have a baby. For today’s episode, I had a de...
2020-09-2400 minBecoming Vibrant035: Change your environment to change your energy: feng shui made simpleWe are talking about Feng Shui today! You’ve probably heard the term feng shui used in conversation but you might not know what it actually is and how it can help you improve your life. Feng shui is all about the way your home affects your energy and wellbeing. It’s probably the most fun way to take care of your wellbeing and create the life you want. If you’re feeling like the energy of your home drains you instead of uplifts you, keep listening. For today’s episode, I had a really fun chat with Jess...
2020-09-1700 minBecoming Vibrant034: Feel like you just can't love your body? Listen to this.You are listening to episode number 34 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast and today we are talking about the journey to loving your body. Here’s what I see all the time: people embark on this anti-dieting body love journey and they’re so excited at first and progress is very fast in the beginning. Then they start to hit some hurdles that they weren’t expecting and wonder why this middle part is so hard. What often happens is that they blame themselves for their struggles on this journey. They start feeling like maybe they will never feel like they l...
2020-09-1000 minBecoming Vibrant033: Do This Today for a Stronger Pelvic FloorHey there! I’m Melanie, your host and the confidence + empowerment coach of Vibrantly Well. You are tuning in to episode # 33 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. Today we are talking about something you might be neglecting healthwise: your pelvic floor. Pelvic floor health is one of those things that most women only look into after they’ve had a baby and they notice leaking or pain. I definitely didn’t consider the health of my pelvic floor until I started peeing my pants a little when running or jumping. Good news! You don’t have to live with peeing your pan...
2020-09-0300 minBecoming Vibrant032: The DEEPER Reason You Struggle with Body ImageHey there love! I’m Melanie Maxwell, the confidence + empowerment coach of Vibrantly Well. You’re tuned in to episode number 32 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. Today we are talking about a topic I LOVE. We are uncovering the deeper reasons we struggle with body image and go on diets. I love talking about this because it helps us realize that we don’t have to hate our bodies and we don’t have to restrict them of food, no matter what size they are. This is something we have been trained to do. When we can recognize that training...
2020-08-2700 minBecoming Vibrant031: Here's How You Know Your Healthy Habit is Actually HealthyHey there love! I’m Melanie Maxwell, the confidence + empowerment coach of Vibrantly Well. You’re tuned in to episode number 31 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. Today we are busting some myths about what “healthy habits” are actually healthy. Here’s the deal: so much of what we think is “healthy” is dieting in disguise. In this episode, we’re gonna shed some light on how you know if a “healthy habit” is actually good for you and how to take care of your health without letting diet culture sneak in. One of the biggest problems that women face when it comes to the...
2020-08-2000 minBecoming Vibrant030: Learn How to Build Your Emotional ResilienceThis is episode number 30 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. Today we are talking about Emotional Resilience. This is such an important topic for everyone. When I reached out to Nicky to talk about emotional resilience, we were in the middle of a pandemic, and by the time we were recording it, there was also an uprising against racism with protests going on across the globe. Needless to say, emotions and stress have never been higher for most of the world. Even in quieter times, building your emotional resilience is important. So whether you are listening to this in the...
2020-08-1300 min
The Struggle is Real by Wellness on the FarmMelanie Maxwell - All the ups and downs of life after giving birth, the joy of a full nights sleep, the parallels to prisoners of war, and just talking to someone who is truly listening.Thank you so much for joining us for Episode 6 with Melanie Maxwell. Melanie enlightens us to so many aspects of the postpartum experience - the ups, the downs, the parallels to prisoners of war (yep!) the power of having someone who actually listens, we open up about our own fears and quite a bit more. Listen if you have had a baby, currently have a baby, or know a human who has had a baby or might have a baby in the future. Or if you’re a human living in a society where humans have babies.
We...
2020-08-0748 minBecoming Vibrant029:Let's Talk. IG Body Image Accounts Might Not Be Helping youThis is episode number 29 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast and today we are talking about something that I went on a little rant about over on instagram live a few days prior: body image influencers. Talking about body image has become a really popular thing to do on social media, and there are some big names making a full time income by posting photos of themselves with inspiring captions. Sounds like a wonderful thing, right?! Well, it is and it’s not. When the biggest accounts talking about body image are thin women, it can iro...
2020-08-0600 minBecoming Vibrant028: Is It Healthy Eating or An Obsession?Hello my friends!!! I’m Melanie, your host + the body love holistic nutrition expert behind Vibrantly Well. You are tuning in to episode number 28 of the becoming vibrant podcast. Today we are talking about the more sneaky ways diet culture can cause harm to us. When we think of eating disorders, we usually think of someone who is extremely thin and barely eating, but eating disorders and disordered eating can happen in less outwardly obvious ways. A lot of what we think is just “healthy eating” is harmful and they are behaviours that come from diet culture. If you feel l...
2020-07-3000 minBecoming Vibrant027: Eating Intuitively AND Supporting Gut Health? It's Possible!Today we are talking all about gut health. It’s become a super trendy topic and it seems like everywhere you look, there's an influencer talking about her gut health journey or giving tips for a healthier gut. The thing is, a lot of what is pushed as good for gut health, can actually do a lot of damage in the long term. In this episode, we’re talking about what actually happens when we follow a strict diet for repairing our gut and how to nurture our bodies in a way that works long term. For this...
2020-07-2300 minBecoming Vibrant026: You're More Than Just "Mom"You are tuning in to episode number 26 of the becoming vibrant podcast and this one, is for the mamas. I’m a mama of two little girls and I’ve always known I wanted to do work that made an impact in this world in addition to being a mama. But that’s easier said than done. This one is for the mama who is burnt out from putting everyone else first. The mama who knows she was born for something great. The mama who has lost her sense of identity since becoming a mother. You’re about to learn ho...
2020-07-1600 minBecoming Vibrant025: The 3 Steps to Healing Emotional EatingThis is episode number 25 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. I’m so excited for you to hear today’s episode because I know that, now more than ever, a lot of you are feeling like you have a problem with food because you eat when you are stressed or emotional. I recorded an episode on emotional eating in season 1, but since then I have learned even more about why it happens and how we can rewire our brains to manage emotions without the need to shut them down with food. I’m chatting with my assistant Kayla in thi...
2020-07-0900 minBecoming Vibrant024: How to use the Enneagram for a Healthy RelationshipThis is episode number 24 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast. Have you heard of the enneagram? It’s gotten super trendy lately and you’ve probably seen people share their type. Hi, i’m a type 4! Or maybe you’ve seen enneagram memes. The enneagram is a tool you can use to better understand yourself so you can grow. So personal development lovers, this one’s for you! In this episode, Steph Barron Hall talks to us about how we can use the enneagram to grow into the best version of ourselves and also how to use the enneagram as a tool for...
2020-07-0200 minBecoming Vibrant023: Are Your Workouts Helping or Harming Your Health?This is episode number 23 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast and today we are diving into the topic of exercise. Because here’s the thing, exercise can be amazing for your health, but you can also really damage your health with exercise too. It all comes back to your intention and listening to your body. And i know “just listen to your body” might sound kind of vague or you’re like “dude if i listen to my body i will just be a lazy couch potato”-- don’t worry! We talk about those things, so keep listening. I had this...
2020-06-2500 minBecoming Vibrant022: If the Word MONEY Freaks You Out, Hit PlayThis is episode # 22 of the becoming vibrant podcast and today we are talking about MONEY. What is your reaction when I say that? So many people, the majority actually, have an unhealthy or negative relationship with money. And I definitely used to be one of those people. I’ve learned so much and have really been working on it. I had this conversation with Michelle Breau, who has actually been on the podcast before. She was episode number 1 when this podcast was a brand new baby podcast. Michelle has been my business coach for about 9 months and sh...
2020-06-1800 minBecoming Vibrant021: Hey People-Pleasers and Perfectionists! This is for you.I'm Melanie Maxwell and I'm the body love, holistic nutritionist behind Vibrantly Well and the Becoming Vibrant podcast. In this episode, we dig into the topic of being a people-pleaser and a perfectionist. This is something I have been working through since I was a little girl and doing this work has allowed me to finally show up confidently and enjoy life because I love and accept myself. Listen in on why we look to please others and try to be the perfect woman, mother, wife, daughter, and learn the steps to take to be more authentically...
2020-06-1100 minBecoming Vibrant020: Trauma and the Mind Body ConnectionThis is the first episode of season 2 of the Becoming Vibrant podcast and I am so excited. We’re going deep from the get-go. This episode is all about trauma and how it resides in the body. If you just said to yourself “oh, this isn’t for me because I haven’t experienced trauma”-- wait! This episode is helpful for anyone who has felt like they have a hard time managing stress and emotions since childhood, especially if you find yourself emotionally eating or trying to lose weight to feel like a “new you”. If you want to understand...
2020-06-0400 minBecoming Vibrant019: Season 2 TrailerSeason 2 Trailer. Get a sneak peek of season 2 of the Becoming Vibrant Podcast. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-05-2800 minBecoming Vibrant018: The Connection Between Stress, Emotions, and Eating + How to Stop Eating ChaoticallyIn this episode, we dig into why stress affects our relationship with food. Why stress and strong emotions can cause us to overeat or undereat. And how to create a more peaceful relationship with food. Learn more about Body Love Bootcamp: vibrantlywell.com/BLBC Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-03-1900 minBecoming Vibrant017: Cultivating Healthy Adult Relationships by Healing Childhood Wounds with Cassandra SolanoIn this episode, I got to have an amazing chat with Cassandra Solano, a clinical social worker and conscious relationship coach. She helps us figure out where the negative, destructive patterns in our adult relationships, both partnerships and friendships, come from. Childhood attachment trauma isn’t necessarily from what you would normally think of as “trauma”. Listen in on how even the small things that caused childhood wounds can resurface in our adult relationships, and learn how to begin to heal. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-03-0900 minBecoming Vibrant016: Unlocking Your Confidence with Kate DwinellIn this episode, I was honoured to dive deep into the topic of confidence with Kate Dwinell. We talk about body image, lack of confidence, and how to actually start loving yourself so you can show up authentically and confidently in life and business. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-03-0200 minBecoming Vibrant015: Feeding Healthy Kids with Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in ColorIn this episode, I chat with Jennifer Anderson, a registered dietitian and the mama behind the viral instagram account @kids.eat.in.color all about feeding kids: how to get little ones to love a variety of foods, being mindful of our language around food to cultivate our kids’ healthy relationships with food, and how to take the stress out of feeding kiddos. No more mealtime battles! Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-02-2400 minBecoming Vibrant014: Empowered Ageing with Tanya StricekIn this episode, I had a conversation with Tanya Stricek on ageing and how we can shift our perspective from fighting ageing to embracing the journey and becoming more empowered as we get older. How amazing would it be if we could stop being so preoccupied with our changing bodies, and focus on what really matters? This episode was recorded from a facebook live session. Want to join in the conversation live next time? Join the facebook group: facebook.com/groups/vibranttogether Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-02-1700 minBecoming Vibrant013: Non-Toxic Living for Beginners with Mireille Theriault of Rustik HealthIn this episode, I chat with Mireille Theriault of Rustik Health on how to get started with a non-toxic lifestyle. It can seem overwhelming if you read about all the ingredients that are harmful to our health, and you go read the ingredient lists on your products to realize these chemicals are in EVERYTHING. Mireille’s approach to non-toxic living takes the overwhelm out of getting started. Full show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-01-1000 minBecoming Vibrant012: Business Beyond the Bottomline with Danielle GauvinIn this episode, I chat with Danielle Gauvin, the owner of the health food stores Sequoia Downtown and Sequoia Dieppe. I wanted to have her on, and share this episode in January, because we are talking all about owning a business. Maybe that’s something you want to do in this new year. Or maybe you want to take yours to the next level. We talk about the challenges of starting out, the bigger picture community impact, and how to take care of yourself so you can keep doing what you love. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2020-01-0200 min
The What's Your Excuse? ShowSurviver author and publisher Melanie Warner shared her journey on What’s Your Excuse?Hello again;
First, I want to thank you for your patience with me.
In the past couple of weeks I have posted two previously recorded interviews along with a webinar I recorded on the subject of using podcasts and radio shows to gain exposure for your work.
But today, I'm excited to bring you a brand new interview on The What's Your Excuse? Show.
My guest is Melanie Warner.
She is an incredibly strong woman who has overcome so much.
She lost a child tragically. Which lead to divorce and the collapse of her business as a magazine publisher.
She...
2019-12-231h 11Becoming Vibrant011: 4 Steps to a Positive Inner DialogueIn this episode, I share with you 4 steps to cultivating a positive inner dialogue. Self-love can feel hard to attain. Of course we all want to love ourselves, but how do we get there? This is a structured way to work on your inner dialogue and become your own best friend. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-12-1900 minBecoming Vibrant010: Living in Alignment with Your Intuition with Rachel MolendaIn this episode, I chat with Rachel Molenda, an intuitive eating nutritionist, about what it means to listen to your intuition for your best health, and your best life. She also breaks down how you can start listening to your body if you’re used to tuning out your signals and forcing yourself to restrict food or stick to intense exercise programs. Full show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-12-1200 minBecoming Vibrant009: Why Your Self-Care Isn't WorkingIn this episode, I explain that the way many of us think about “self-care” is way more complicated than it needs to be. I tell you how to figure out the most effective self-care for you, and how to fit it into a busy lifestyle. Full show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-12-0500 minBecoming Vibrant008: Why You Lose Motivation on Your Health PlanIn this episode, I’m breaking down why you feel like you are so motivated when you start your plan, then “fall off the wagon” because you lose motivation. Here’s a hint: it’s not your fault. You’re not lacking willpower and motivation. Full show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-11-2100 minBecoming Vibrant007: Imperfect Motherhood with Erica FraserErica Fraser is a mom of 2, and the creator of Mom Break. She decided to start Mom Break because she felt other online resources didn’t give a fair depiction of motherhood. You can follow along the candid journey on Instagram at @mom.break. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-11-1400 minBecoming Vibrant006: Conquering Stress and Bouncing Back from Burnout with Kelly AgnewIn this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist Kelly Agnew about what to do when you find yourself depleted by stress and how to support your health to prevent burnout. Show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-11-0700 minBecoming Vibrant005: Following Your Calling, Not Your Ego with Dr. Jodie TatlockIn this episode, I chat with naturopathic doctor, Jodie Tatlock about following your calling even when it gets hard. Even people who are successful and deeply love their career, like Jodie does, experience self-doubt and an ego that says “what will people think?”. Listen in on this honest conversation and know you are not alone, and that the struggle is worth it for the fulfillment you get from following your calling, not your ego. Dr. Jodie Tatlock is a naturopathic doctor and founder of EAST ND. Her practice focuses primarily on hormonal health and fertility, but she work...
2019-10-3100 minBecoming Vibrant004: Breaking Through Bad Body ImageIn this episode, I share my story of dieting and hating my body, how I got to the peaceful relationship with my body that I have now, and how you can breakthrough bad body image. I’m Melanie Maxwell. I’m a registered holistic nutritional consultant (R.H.N.) + mindset coach, and it’s my mission to help women like you step into their power and become the most vibrant version of themselves. Get the full show notes: vibrantlywell.com/podcast
2019-10-2400 minBecoming Vibrant003: Food for Mental Wellness with Katie PangbornIn this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist Katie Pangborn about how we can support our mental wellbeing through food. Katie Pangborn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with Talking Tree Wellness. She is an entrepreneur, writer, mama, wife, and a passionate lover of chocolate. Through her signature Mood Food programs, Katie reunites women with their mental wellness, busting through stress, depression, anxiety and limiting beliefs. She is hellbent on guiding her clients through the process of healing their relationships with food and is dedicated to creating custom strategies to get them out of the mud.
2019-10-1700 minBecoming Vibrant002: Stretching Your Comfort ZoneIn this episode, I tell you about my trick to becoming the best version of yourself: stretching your comfort zone! I explain why taking steps outside your comfort zone feels so scary and how you can start becoming the best you today. Click here for the full show notes: http://vibrantlywell.com/podcast-pages/002
2019-10-1000 minBecoming Vibrant001: Taking the Leap and Following Your Calling with Michelle BreauIn this episode, I chat with Michelle Breau, Holistic Nutritionist (RHNP), Online Business Coach, and host of GROWradio, about following your calling and breaking through those worries and fears that hold you back from taking the leap. Click here for full show notes: http://vibrantlywell.com/podcast-pages/001
2019-10-0900 min
Becoming Vibrant000: Trailer.Check out this episode if you're new around here, or you're seeing this at the launch of this podcast, to get a feel for what Becoming Vibrant is all about. Free private facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/vibranttogether
2019-09-2800 min
LearnDoBecome RadioReal Life Before and After: Melanie Maxwell [Episode 43] Melanie Maxwell was literally drowning in piles, but changed her life as she learned to build her Command Central in the Steps to Everyday Productivity program. Some highlights included how she reclaimed her bedroom--after more than a year sleeping on a recliner, how she got all her tax papers in order and filed—then receiving 10,000 from a tax return, and how she and her family started cooking on a regular basis, saving money and creating more JOY in the process..... Ready to experience this for yourself? Our STEP program is here for you! Show notes at: https://learndobecome.com/episode43 ...
2019-02-091h 03
Maxwell FlowersOh/No by Maxwell Powers ft Ash ReiterExplosive synthpop duet with Maxwell Powers and Bay Area darling Ash Reiter
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Music and Lyrics by Maxwell Powers
LYRICS
I think I'll take a walk outside, the summer air is shameless
The streets are so pedestrian, you ride them like you're famous
I think I'll take a walk outside, these DJ's are insistent
Looking for that human touch, you seem a little different
Oh...
2012-06-0703 min
Maxwell FlowersYou/Me by Maxwell PowersSee the music video at: http://youtu.be/ghBYx9PRq94
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LYRICS
You and me
The static between us
Our voices combining
Rising to the surface
Across the city
Blue lights will linger
Make smart girls feel pretty
The tip of your finger glows like
Iron and silver
The wires beneath us just the
Flux and the solder
Blood-lines that keep our hearts apart
Chorus:
All you want, is another shot at...
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