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Health ChatsEp 42. Melissa Bareham: Life PurposeIn this episode of Health Chats, I sit down with Melissa Bareham to talk about her journey from corporate life into building a purpose-driven path. We dive into her personal health journey, how intuition has shaped her decisions, and what life purpose looks like for her right now. This conversation really highlights the idea that fulfillment often matters more than chasing constant happiness, and that courage shows up in the small, everyday choices we make. We also explore what it means to create space for growth, embrace discomfort, and define success based on your own values instead...
2026-02-161h 00The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastTwenty Something & Totally Lost: Lessons with Ron Lim on Finding Yourself in the Wildest Decade52| Your 20s can feel like a constant identity crisis — one minute you think you’ve figured it out, the next you’re questioning everything you've ever done. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and returning guest Ron Lim (@ronwritings), author of Twenty Something, to talk about the chaos, clarity, and curveballs that defined this decade for us. We get into the real stuff: what it means to feel lost, how to listen to yourself, and why success doesn’t ever follow a straight line.In the episode, we cover:Why feeling lost often le...
2025-04-091h 00The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastThe Prison of Perfectionism: How You Can Finally Break Free51| Perfectionism isn’t the badge of honor we often think it is — it’s a prison that keeps us stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with perfectionism, how it took centre-stage in my life, and the messy but freeing path Ive been taking to overcome it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never good enough or like fear is running the show, this one’s for you.We cover:The sneaky ways perfectionism disguises itself and keeps you smallWhy procrastination and self-sabotage are often signs of perfectionismThe emotional toll...
2025-03-2144 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastWhat No One Tells You About Your 20s: 10 Things I Wish I Knew50| Your 20s can feel like the longest decade ever while simultaneously a whirlwind —equal parts magic and mess. After turning 30 last week, I’ve been reflecting on the most pivotal lessons I've taken away from my 20's. From trusting your intuition and defining success on your own terms to embracing change and realizing no one actually has it all figured out, this episode is packed with everything I wish I knew (if I could do it all over again). Whether you’re navigating your own quarter-life awakening or just looking for some insight, this one’s for you.
2025-03-1348 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast8 Things to Drop in 2025 for Your Most Abundant Year Yet49| It’s 2025 and you know what that means! New year, new energy, and more importantly new things to drop like they’re hot. After some deep new year’s reflection of my biggest takeaways from last year, Im sharing with you the top eight things I’m committing to letting go of in 2025 in order to actually call in everything I desire this year. Spoiler alert: if you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, perfectionism, or filling every moment with stuff and yet still wonder why nothing is working **—this one’s for you. What we cove...
2025-02-0652 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastThe Taylor Swift Method: 13 Ways to Steal Her Success Blueprint and Build a Business Fans Can’t Resist48 | Let’s face it—Taylor Swift isn’t just an artist; she’s a movement. From shattering records with her $2 billion tour to dropping albums that spark global frenzies, she’s got the kind of business savvy that makes CEOs take notes. (She reinvigorated friendship bracelets, for Pete's sake!) But what’s her secret sauce? Is it all glitter and catchy tunes, or is there a strategy behind her sparkle? In honour of the Eras Tour finale (brb, still crying), I’m diving deep into 13 genius lessons from Taylor’s career. These aren’t just tips; they’re...
2024-12-1250 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastGratitude's Hidden Power: The Scientific Secret to Manifesting Anything You DesireBLACK FRIDAY 50% SALE 🖤 - For the next week only, Im offering the biggest promo Ive ever done - 50% off my last 1:1 coaching spots of the year! I want to support you in the homestretch this year and help you finally step into the soul calling and live you know youre meant to live in 2025! ⁠Apply here today!⁠ 47 | In this episode, we’re diving into the fascinating connection between gratitude and manifestation, backed by the actual science that makes it WORK. I share about a recent experience in Hawaii, where a focused gratitude practice led to INSTAN...
2024-11-2729 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastThe World Needs Your Light (now more than ever)46 | Today is the heaviest Ive felt in a long time. To everyone who feels broken, disheveled, betrayed, let down, hopeless...Im so so sorry. But the world needs your light. It needs who you were made to be. Grieve deeply. Shine brighter. And together, we'll fight FORWARD. 💗🌈✨
2024-11-0712 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast7 ADHD Productivity Hacks To Help You Get Sh*t Done45. | In today's episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart - productivity hacks to help you get more done, especially for if you're someone who struggles with ADHD. I'm sharing seven game-changing strategies that have transformed the way I approach tasks so I can get what I need to done - without the hustle. Whether you have ADHD or simply struggle with staying focused and completing what you said you were going to, these tips are designed to help you tackle your to-do list with speed & confidence! In this episode I co...
2024-10-2330 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastDaily habits and rituals that instantly make me feel better44| Help a girl out! - To serve you guys even deeper, I want to know what you all want more of from me. If you can take 2 mins to ⁠⁠fill out this SURVEY⁠⁠, you'll be entered to win a free 1:1 session with me and $250 gift card for coaching services! This is your chance to affect and impact how the podcast and my biz looks this year. SO grateful, TYSM in advance for sharing your thoughts so I can serve you better xx In today’s episode, I’m diving into the daily habits and rituals that...
2024-10-1923 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose PodcastThe 1 YEAR Experiment that Completely Changed My Life43. | They say that if you do something for 30 days it becomes a habit, right. Well what about if you do it for over 365? You get complete a total transformation, that's what. In this episode I take you behind the scenes of one of it not THE most transformative experiments I've been working on for over the last year. I kid you not when I say that doing this has COMPLETELY changed my life and I'm betting you're going to want to try it out for yourself as well. In this episode I...
2024-10-0931 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast42. How to Let Go and Let GodI need your help! - To serve you guys even deeper, I want to know what you all want more of from me. If you can take 2 mins to fill out this SURVEY, you'll be entered to win a free 1:1 session with me and $250 gift card for coaching services! This is your chance to affect how the podcast and my biz looks this year. SO grateful, TYSM in advance for sharing your thoughts xx FT. my BIGGEST life update yet, dont miss this one! In today's episode, Im taking you through the process of l...
2024-07-2325 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast41. The Easiest Way to Get Started and Take the First StepDo you find yourself filled with so many ideas, goals, or dreams but keep getting hung up on being able to take that first step? Me too... ALL THE TIME. This is one of the biggest and most common issues I think we face when trying to make traction on our dreams and pursuits and in today's episode, Im unpacking some of the key things that have helped me to get started and take that first scary-but-incredible step! I hope it helps you too in getting traction. In this episode I cover: Focusing on the outcome...
2024-05-0722 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast40. How to Achieve Your Vision with Ron LimIn today's episode, Im SO EXCITED to introduce to you my friend Ron Lim, a writer, entrepreneur, full-time digital nomad, social media expert, and creator of one of my all-time favorite communities on the internet on his account @ronwritings. In this conversation Ron gives a behind the scenes look at his journey from Singapore to his current nomadic lifestyle, his transition and evolution along the way into becoming a writer, and his methods for staying on track towards achieving his ultimate life vision. You're not going to want to miss this one! In this episode we talk...
2024-04-241h 23The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast39. How to Become the Person You Want to Be in 2024Anyone else tired of the "New Year, New Me" energy every January? Well in today's episode, instead of launching into another goal-based new years episode, we're going to be focusing on in what really matters: who we're wanting to become. We'll dig into how this shift in focus can make all the difference and provide you a roadmap to allow you to become the person you dream of by the end of 2024! This is a gooder! CONNECT WITH MEL: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 1:1 Private Coaching -⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply today⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠melissakehbareham@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *GIVEAWAY* - If you ⁠⁠⁠⁠leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ about the pod and send...
2024-01-1744 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast38. What I Wish I Knew: The 7 Lessons I'd Tell My Younger SelfYou ever wish you could go back in time and tell the younger you what's going to happen in the future? And beyond that, teach them the lessons you know NOW so they dont have to struggle to learn them in the same way? Yea, me too. In this week's episode, Im taking you on a trip down memory lane with me to walk through the 7 biggest "what I wish I knew" lessons that I wish I could teach my younger self (if only we had one of those time travelling cars...) These are the lessons that...
2023-11-2236 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast37. Learning How to Accept ChangeThere's only one thing as equally guaranteed to happen to you in life besides death: CHANGE. Yet its something that so many of us struggle to accept, invite and embrace in our lives. We've all faced it on the daily and it can be hard to change (pun intended) our relationship with it to be one of positive acceptance rather than anxious resistance. In this episode, Im going to break down some of my own tried and true strategies for how to accept and invite change into my life that are sure to help you...
2023-11-1438 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast36| Making Business Human: Embracing Being Sucky and Leading From Your Real Life & Personality with Chelsea RiffeNowadays it seems the playbook rules for how to 'do business' are getting more and more prescriptive and rigid. With cookie cutter offers, constant noise of the 'ultimate strategy you need NOW' and advice coming from all sides, building a business or project you love can go from an exciting passion-filled prospect to feeling overwhelming, stressful and even unfulfilling. We've made it all about strategy & hustle and in the process lost a lot of what used to make it feel human. In today's episode Im joined by Chelsea Riffe, a master podcast strategist & mentor, host...
2023-11-061h 13The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast35| Hi. Im Alive. - My '5 Phase Summer' + Big Life Update!Hi. Im Alive! Its been a HOT minute since getting out an episode for you all - so much has happened this summer over the last few months, and to ease back into things (I missed you all!) I wanted to drop a big LIFE UPDATE episode. Today Im going unscripted to take you through what Im calling my "5 phase summer" - all the ups, downs, and crazy lessons Im walking away with that has lead to a HUGE change in my life for the next six months. Come down, hang out, and tune in as I...
2023-10-2434 minIn My Non-Expert Opinion
In My Non-Expert OpinionHow Seeing Life from your Death Bed Can Help you Find your Purpose with Melissa Bareham210: “You’re traveling to WHERE?!” is a question I get often. Isn’t that a place filled with violence? Won’t my phone get stolen in that country? We’ve all heard these comments before traveling to non-touristy spots. But I don’t want you or anyone else to miss out on life-changing places because of misconceptions and stereotypes!Today, I’m joined by Melissa Bareham, a Purpose and Business coach who is a fellow female solo traveler. You’ll hear our honest experiences in places often deemed “unsafe,” and how we’ve been able to navigate new cultures safely....
2023-09-191h 24The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast34| Should I Choose the "Safe Job" or the One That Makes Me Happy?: Why the Idea of the Safe Job is a Myth"To be safe or not to be safe, that is the question" Im sure many of you have asked yourself this kind of question before - or hell, maybe you're at a crossroads and wondering it right now. We ALL struggle with knowing what to do when our heads are telling us to pick the 'safe route' but our hearts are calling us to something different. Well today, Im going to help you out of that indecision because Im breaking down why the WHOLE idea of the "safe job" that we were told to aspire for all...
2023-06-2834 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast33| “It’s me 👋🏼 Hi. I’m the problem, it’s me”: The Biggest Reasons Why You’re Stopping Yourself From Starting Your BusinessHave you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, with this deep desire and excitement to start your own business but something always seems to be holding you back? I hate to break it to you but Im pretty sure I know why.... 🫠 It's probably YOU holding you back. But dont worry, I've been there countless times and I promise it's not somewhere you have to stay any longer. In this episode I'm breaking down the biggest reasons why youre probably stopping yourself from starting that business and give you the key tips and tools you need to...
2023-06-2032 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast32| Building Your Dream Friend Community: How to Find ‘Your People’ that Propel You to the Future You Really WantIn today's episode, Im taking you along for a journey into one of the MOST impactful experiences I had a few weeks ago that I never could have anticipated. It's a story that involves one random DM, a log cabin in the mountains, 4 guys I'd never met before, 5 days, countless deep-soul conversations and 1 divinely created experience. While I may have entered that week never having met these people before except for on Instagram, I walked away with the most profound understanding and reminder of why building the right community of friends around you is so key to help propel...
2023-06-1346 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast31| The Top 3 Reasons Why it's So Important For You To Find Your PurposeIn today's episode, Im talking about one of THE most important topics when it comes to living a life of fulfillment, joy and true happiness - your purpose (of course!). I'm going deep into the three biggest reasons why finding and following your purpose is so essential to living your most abundant life and how doing so is your guaranteed path to a life of fulfillment, impact and true authentic happiness. In this episode I cover: How purpose is the GPS system for your life Getting direction in your life based on your...
2023-06-0627 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast30| "So I Ended Up On a Surf Camp in El Salvador?": Facing Your Fears, Following Your Intuition, and the Power of Stepping Outside Your Comfort ZoneAPPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! In today's episode, Im sharing all about my recent experience on a surf camp in El Salvador a few weeks ago. Why El Salvador? Wait, you surf? What's surfing got to do with anything? Well get ready because I'm taking you for a deep dive of what led me to this random but INCREDIBLE manifestation, talking about how listening to our intuition and seeing what fits is key to attracting what we want in life. I also share my personal perspective on how surfing has shown me the importance of embracing...
2023-04-0531 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast29 | 10 Things You Didn't Know About Me (coffee chat style!)APPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! We're kicking back with a coffee chat style convo in this episode where I share with you 10 things you probably dont know about me. How many languages do I know? Why do I love purpose so much? What did I want to be when I was little? Whats my greatest goal in life? How many countries have I been to so far? In this episode I get into all of it and more, so get really for one of the most intimate yet lighthearted episodes with me yet! In...
2023-03-1444 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast28| It's Going To Be HARD But It's Going To Be WORTH It: How to Build Confidence to Pursue the Life You're Meant For with Kristen SuchAPPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! When you're newly graduated from College in a corporate job that was supposed to be your "dream gig" at your dream company, but it quickly starts to feel more like a nightmare instead of the fulfilling future you imagined for yourself, it can be so tempting to think about throwing it all away, quitting outright and pursuing something you actually have a passion for.  But what happens when you leave and don't know what's next? What happens when resistance comes from all sides in the form o...
2023-03-011h 16The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast27| The 7 Greatest Lessons I Learned in 2022APPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! It may be well into the new year, but today I'm bringing to you the 7 greatest lessons I learned in 2022! Trust me this isnt like your regular "year in review" episodes - I get right into it, talking about some of my biggest and toughest obstacles this year and how I was able to overcome them. Many of these lessons are things that are even helping set my intention for an incredible 2023 ahead! Tune in, sit back and you might be surprised with just how much you resonate with more than...
2023-02-0247 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast26| Why You Should Travel Solo (at least ONCE in your life): HAWAII for NovemberAPPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! It's finally out for you! My long promised episode from Hawaii, where I have been for a lot of the last month in November. I wanted to bring you a packed and juicy episode today with so many good nuggets all about travelling - BUT specifically, SOLO TRAVEL! I believe so fully that Solo Travel is one of the best and most transformative experiences you can ever take in your life, and soloing in Maui reminded me exactly why that is! Today Im giving you the top 5 reasons why you should...
2022-12-0652 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast25| The 5 Things Holding You Back From Your PurposeAPPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! In todays episode, Im sharing with you the top 5 things I believe (and have seen firsthand!) that hold people (including myself) back from living in their purpose. These are the things getting in your way that are totally in your control though - so Im here to talk through them with you, and share how you can shift and change them to clear out your path to living in your highest calling! In this episode I talk about: - How to claim whatever identity you desire
2022-11-1738 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast24| Managing Overwhelm, Anxieties and the Feeling That Youre "Not Doing Enough"APPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! On this weeks episode, I get really personal and talk with you all about managing overwhelm, anxieties and the feeling that often pops up that youre "not doing enough". This feeling has often been my worst enemy and is something that frequently holds a lot of us back from being in our purpose, and living as the highest version of ourselves. I also share my own struggles and some of the methods that have helped me in overcoming it that I hope can help you too! In this episode...
2022-11-0938 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast23| What To Do When You're Feeling LostAPPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING!  In today's episode of the Pursuit of Purpose Podcast, I get into a topic I know a lot of us are feeling but dont talk about that often, which is this feeling of being 'lost'. Lately Ive been hearing from SO many friends and colleagues about how they feel lost, dont understand their purpose, feel behind, or a multitude of those things. They can be some seriously confusing emotions, especially when it seems like everyone else around us 'has their shit together'. Today, I go really deep and raw into these f...
2022-10-1235 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast22| My Insider's Guide to PARIS - Tips, Tricks and Everything You Need to KnowBONJOUR MES AMIS! Get ready because today Im bringing you the GOODS! Paris is my absolute favorite city in the world, and after spending over a month there this spring, I wanted to dedicate an episode to everything I truly love (and dislike too lol) about this city. I've been to Paris 6 times and from my experiences I've put together this episode with everything you need to know, if its your first time visiting or your fifth! I hope you fall as in love with the City of Lights as I have xx In this episode we'll...
2022-10-041h 11The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast21| Why Self-Love is Essential to Your Life (and How to Create MORE of it)PRIVATE PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING IS HERE! Become a client to find your purpose + actually live it out! (Book a Consult) *** This week rounds out my 3-episode series on the 'Self' topics! This final episode is focused on Self-Love, and Im going to be opening up the hood on what exactly IS Self-Love, why its imperative to lead our life with it, and how to cultivate MORE of it in your daily life and routines. It's the perfect finale to bring together these incredible 'Self' themes and I can't wait for you to dive in! 
2022-09-2133 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast20| How to Increase Your Self-Worth (and why it has to come FIRST!)PRIVATE PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING IS HERE! Become a client to find your purpose + actually live it out! (Book a Consult) *** This week, as a continuation from last week's episode on Self-Belief, I wanted to keep bringing you episodes around these ideas of the 3-core 'self' concepts: self-belief, self-worth, and self-love. This weeks episode is dedicated to Self-Worth and inside I'm taking you deep into all the layers of what building up your own self-worth means and why it truly is the FOUNDATION for every goal, dream, or area of growth you wish to have in...
2022-09-0728 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast19| Why You Cant Afford NOT to Believe in YourselfPRIVATE PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING IS HERE! Become a client to find your purpose + actually live it out! (Book a Consult) *** This is probably my favorite episode I've recorded to-date. Its real, its honest and I get deep down to the truth of the matter which is why you MUST cultivate self-belief today. In this episode, I explain and go super deep (I really mean it) on why this is the fundamental starting place for everything we hope to do, become and pursue in our lives - including our purpose. Self-belief is one of those essential...
2022-08-2345 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast18| How to Find Your Purpose (taking the first steps!)PRIVATE PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING IS HERE! Become a client to find your purpose + actually live it out! (Book a Consult) *** In today's episode, I have the MOST exciting announcement to bring you all - my private Purpose + Business coaching is officially LAUNCHED! This coaching program is a culmination of everything I know and have experienced in understanding and going after your purpose to create the dream life you have always wanted. In honor of the birth of this program, I wanted to bring you an episode that really focuses on the biggest question...
2022-08-1737 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast17| Why Your Fear is a Disservice to the WorldToday's episode of the Pursuit of Purpose Podcast is a hella juicy one and a topic I've been thinking about for a while now.  I'll be getting super vulnerable with you about one of my own experiences overcoming a fear that was holding me back for my whole LIFE, and dig in with you why letting our fears run the show can be one of the most detrimental things to us being able to live life in our purpose. In this episode I talk about : + Why fear works to keep us safe + My b...
2022-08-0918 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast16| Follow What Lights You UPIn today's episode of The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast, I'm diving into a month long experiment I did while in Paris to follow what lights me up (and only that!) and I have SO much to share with you. I'll be taking you through why this is one of THE most important things to practice to bring you fulfillment, an understanding of self, and to raise your energetics to levels you've never experienced before.  In this episode I talk about : + Where I've BEEN for the last month! + My month long high-vibe experiment  ...
2022-07-2626 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast15| Throwing Out the 'Plan' & How to Write Yourself a New One with Kelsey GilchristIn today's GUEST episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with my BEST FRIEND since childhood Kelsey Gilchrist, who is an activist & writer, and freelance writer & marketing specialist.  Self-proclaimed dreamers since we were 10 years old, Kelsey and I have seen the reality in life that often times, little goes to our original 'plan'. Together, we explore Kelsey's journey of realizations to what truly made her happy, and the big leap of faith into the unknown she had to take to led her to where she really feels at home today in her life, career, and soul. Throughout our c...
2022-06-0157 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast14| Discovering Newfound Purpose Through Homesteading & Self-Reliance with Ashley ConstanceIn today's GUEST episode, I had the chance to sit down with Ashley Constance, a self made homesteader extraordinaire, advocate for self-reliant living and host of the podcast "A Little Self Reliant"! Together, we explore Ashley's journey to homesteading and how out of the depths of grief, light was shone into her world with newfound purpose in the form of gardening. She explains how sometimes it's the most unexpected things that can awaken us to a need to make change our lives, and what rewards are on the other side if we're willing to answer the call. There are...
2022-05-041h 02The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast13| Why Comparison is Killing Your Joy (and How to Overcome It!)I hope you guys are ready because in today's episode, we're going ALL IN on one the of the most important topics to me right now: COMPARISON!! In today's day and age, with our exposure to anything in the world readily at our fingertips, its harder than ever for us to not fall into the trap of comparison. In this episode, I'm going to be digging DEEP into this topic, with everything from what types of comparison there are, why we do it, and why I truly believe that comparison is the thief of joy. I'll explain why feeding...
2022-04-2753 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast12| Spring is HERE! Ways to Bring in New Energy & Give Your Life a REFRESHThe cherry blossoms are out, the sun is shining longer, and it feels like there's a new buzz of energy in the air. Which can only mean one thing- IT'S SPRINGTIME! To honor the season of growth and renewal, in today's podcast I'm talking all about the ways we can give our own life a refresh in this changing of seasons - whether that be through new routines, new energy, or in new changes to our physical spaces. This episode was so much FUN and I hope that you'll find some takeaways to try out in our own day...
2022-04-1924 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast11| How to Tap Into Your IntuitionToday, I'm SO excited to be delving into one of the topics I am most passionate about and that is our INTUITION. One of the most crucial and helpful tools for understanding our hearts desires and following our purpose, Im going to be digging into all about what our intuition is, why it's so essential, and how to ultimately tap into it yourself on the daily to live the life you want to live!  In this episode I talk about : + What our Intuition is + How to 'hear' when our intuition is speaking to u...
2022-04-1334 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast10| My Top 10 Ultimate Travel Hacks (revealed for YOU!)Today we're going back to talking all things TRAVEL - It's no secret that I'm constantly on the move and in todays episode, I'm dishing out my TOP 10 ULTIMATE travel hacks for planning and enjoying the BEST trip of your life. These are the things I do regularly today which have allowed me to see some of the most incredible places in the world, off the beaten track, on a budget, and with ease and enjoyment. Let me know what some of your favorites are and get planning your next adventure soon - and be sure to tell me...
2022-04-0525 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast09| How To Take Inspired Action Through Big Leaps of FAITHThis weeks topic is one that I've really had to walk the walk and LIVE into over the last couple months. Today, Im talking all about divine inspiration - those ideas and 'nudges' we all sometimes get from the universe pushing us to do or pursue something in alignment with our truest heart's desires. Often times though, the missing ingredient to all of this is the need to take BIG and often SCARY leaps of faith in order to start taking action toward that idea.  Im going to be digging into why this is such a CRUCIAL part of t...
2022-03-3126 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast08| Rewiring Your Subconscious to Create the Life You REALLY Love with Kelsey AcresIn today's episode, I have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my friend Kelsey Acres who is a certified mindset coach + NLP practitioner! Together  we dig into the Kelsey's journey of COMPLETELY changing her life towards her own calling from her former corporate 9-5 job last year, and how we can understand and rewire our subconscious mind to allow us to truly create the life we're really meant to live! This episode has SO many incredible nuggets and helpful tips and I can't wait for you to tune in!  In this episode we talk about : ...
2022-03-231h 11The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast07| Why living in the PRESENT will change your lifeIts been a HOT minute since I've released a new episode on the pod and I promise you it's for good reason. Today, I'm going to be getting super real with you about the number one practice that has KEPT coming up for me these last four weeks: LIVING IN THE PRESENT. Im going to be digging into why this often overlooked practice is the ultimate key for changing your life and how you feel living in it, and also explain how this ties into where Ive been for the last month! This is one topic the universe made...
2022-02-1834 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast06| How to Get Out of a FunkOn our first episode of 2022, I'm getting open and honest with you guys about something that happens to SO many of us when a new year hits: I'm talking about that new years 'FUNK'. As an extroverted introvert, post-holidays hit different for me and Im definitely feeling in a funk of my own, and maybe you are too. I wanted to dig into and share all the tried and true ways I know how to quickly shake off those feels and get back in alignment with your highest, happiest self. No matter if you're needing this now or later...
2022-01-1230 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast05| My Top Tips for Manifesting EVERYTHING You Desire in 2022On this FINAL episode of 2021, I'm digging into the TOP tips I use and want to teach you to manifest absolutely everything you desire in 2022. These are the things I personally do each year that have led me to manifest some of my biggest goals and dreams to-date! If you're ready dream big and get to work, tune in to find out how you can do the same.  In this episode I talk about : + The importance of declaring what you want + How to get clear on your desires + Common ways we s...
2021-12-2937 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast04| How Travel Fuels My Purpose + ICELAND In ReviewToday is a bit different on the podcast - Mel is going to dig into all things TRAVEL; why she's obsessed, what is has taught her, and how it continues to draw her forward on her path of purpose each time. She's also going to be giving you a deep dive into ICELAND with a full, jam-packed review of her most recent trip with tons of tips, recommendations and fun stories to get you hella inspired to add it to your vision board.  She talks about: + How she got hooked on travelling + Gaining n...
2021-12-211h 19The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast03| My 5 Biggest Lessons of 2021On today's episode, Mel shares some of her end of year reflections and goes through the top 5 biggest lessons that she's taking away from 2021, and how she's using them to propel her into 2022. She talks about: + How reflection is KEY to setting your year up right + Why our energy flows where our focus goes + Why you must be the ultimate decision maker in your life + Why 'DONE' is better than 'perfect' + The need to let go of anything you cant control + How everything is always...
2021-12-1539 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast02| Why Hard Things Can Help Move Us Forward: My Cancer JourneyIn today's episode of the Pursuit of Purpose Podcast, Mel gets super real and raw with you on a topic that hits really close to home, sharing some of her most difficult "hard things" to date, and how these struggles can actually help move us forward. Mel talks about: + How we can look at hard things differently + Her cancer journey and what it taught her + Ways we can reframe what struggle means for us + How to see the good through anything + Finding meaning through our hardest experiences...
2021-12-0737 minThe Pursuit of Purpose Podcast
The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast01| My Story: Learning to Live On PurposeHi, Im Mel and you're listening to the Pursuit of Purpose Podcast!  In this very first episode of the show, I'm digging deep into all the details of what led me to create this podcast and my belief in what 'Purpose' can mean for your life. I'll unpack the story of where my passion for purpose first started, and share just a few insights on how we can each learn to seek out and live a life full of personal meaning and aligned purpose.  In this episode you'll learn: + How this podcast came to...
2021-11-2735 min