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The Place for ConnectionA letter to my colleagues about my lived experience of ADHDSend us a textMelissa Beaton shares a letter written to her colleagues about her personal journey as a psychologist with ADHD, addressing the prejudice and biases she's experienced within the mental health profession.• Struggling with executive dysfunction throughout life despite extensive therapy and personal development• Initially attributing difficulties to early life experiences, attachment disruptions, and possible brain injury• Discovering ADHD diagnosis later in life after realizing something still wasn't right• Experiencing shame and judgment from colleagues after diagnosis• Finding that medication transformed daily functioning and self-perception• Advocating for acceptance of how patie...
2025-09-2307 min
ADHD Her Way53. Unlocking the Power of Breath Work and ISTDP for Neurodivergent Individuals with Melissa BeatonIn this episode of ADHD Her Way, Johanna interviews psychologist Melissa Beaton, who shares her insights on the intersection of ADHD, emotional regulation, and breath work. They discuss the importance of integrating somatic tools in therapy, the complexities of neurodivergence, and the transformative power of breath work in emotional awareness and regulation. Melissa emphasizes the need for vulnerability in therapy and the importance of equipping individuals with the right tools to navigate their mental health challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding emotions, particularly anger, and how it can be expressed healthily in relationships.
2025-09-0341 min
The Place for ConnectionLiving Life on Your Own Timeline with Ash CamSend us a textAsh Cam, founder of Reset Workplace and Reset podcast host, guides us through the liberating journey of creating our own timelines instead of following society's prescribed milestones. Through her personal story of moving overseas at 30, leading global teams, and now expecting her first baby at 36, she offers wisdom on living life authentically on your terms.• Creating self-trust by exercising that "muscle" repeatedly through life decisions• How Ash and her partner consciously prepared for two years before conceiving • Reframing feelings of being "behind" by focusing on areas of abundance in your li...
2025-07-2740 min
The Place for Connection"Your Body Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution" with Dr. Anthea ToddSend us a textWhat if your body isn't betraying you, but actually trying to send you a message? Dr Anthea Todd, founder of Female Fundamentals and best-selling author of "What's My Body Telling Me," joins us for a fascinating exploration of body wisdom and the four fundamental pillars that can transform your health when conventional medicine falls short.Drawing from her background in chiropractic care and dual master's degrees in women's health and reproductive medicine, Dr Todd shares her personal and professional journey of discovering what happens when we get caught in w...
2025-06-1558 min
The Place for ConnectionDecode the Body’s Messages: Kinesiology, Frequency & Emotional FreedomSend us a textWhat if your body was holding onto the emotional patterns your mind can’t access? 👀In this transformative episode of The Place for Connection, I sit down with powerhouse healer Danica Marcinek, founder of DNM Kinesiology, who went from navigating depression and anxiety through traditional therapy to discovering the power of muscle testing, bioresonance, and energetic self-responsibility.You’ll learn:How kinesiology taps into the subconscious stories stored in your musclesWhy nervous system rewilding is the future of mental healthDaily energetic hygiene practic...
2025-05-2550 min
The Place for ConnectionDoctors Told Her the Illness Was Permanent—Her Body Proved Them WrongSend us a textDoctors told Krystal Ryan her autoimmune condition was permanent—medication for life, possible surgeries, and no chance of full recovery. But deep within, Krystal felt a fierce rebellion against this diagnosis. Determined not to settle for a lifetime of chronic illness, she embarked on a radical healing journey that changed everything.Krystal's life once revolved around relentless busyness, achievement, and a constant chase for worthiness. Sound familiar? It wasn't until her body forced her to slow down that she discovered something revolutionary: True health isn’t just the absence of symptoms—it’s t...
2025-04-2757 min
The Place for ConnectionTantra Isn’t What You Think—Rita Anaiê on Healing & LiberationSend us a textWhat if the key to deep healing isn’t in your mind, but in your body? 🤯In this episode of The Place for Connection, I sit down with Rita Anaiê of Chrysalis Tantra, a tantric and body shaman who walked away from a corporate career in architecture after receiving unexpected spiritual guidance. Through Tantra, she discovered a path to embodied healing, self-liberation, and deep transformation—and now she’s here to share it with you.🔥 What you'll learn in this episo...
2025-03-1554 min
The Place for ConnectionMaster Your Mind & Money: Finding Financial Freedom in Trading with SJ ChiovittiSend us a textCan Trading Be a Path to Holistic Growth and Wealth Creation?What if trading wasn’t just about financial gains but a journey of deep personal transformation?In this episode, we sit down with SJ Chiovitti, co-founder of Tradehouse Australia, whose unconventional path into trading was shaped by a complex personal history and a passion for supporting troubled youth. From learning alongside Jordan Belfort to building a thriving trading community, SJ shares how she transformed her experiences into a trading ph...
2025-02-1552 min
The Place for ConnectionHealing Through Internal Family Systems with Megan PasierbekSend us a textGet ready for an inspiring deep dive into the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Megan Pasierbek—IFS therapist, coach, and immersive meditation facilitator. In this episode, Megan shares her personal journey through mental health challenges and how IFS therapy completely transformed her life.From navigating bipolar recovery to uncovering the hidden wisdom of our inner parts, Megan brings a wealth of knowledge on self-compassion, emotional integration, and deep healing. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about how to build a more harmonious inner world and healthier relationships.
2025-02-0154 min
The Place for ConnectionTransforming Your Body Image and Performance Mindset with Jo TurekSend us a textJoin us as Jo Turek, an insightful psychologist and dedicated recreational athlete, reveals her holistic approach to mental well-being. Jo's personal journey from a sedentary lifestyle to embracing her athletic identity offers a fresh perspective on the interconnectedness of nutrition, sleep, movement, and social connections in nurturing mental health. With a particular emphasis on the transformative power of becoming a recreational athlete, Jo encourages listeners to recognize their dedication and embrace their athletic identities, regardless of their competitive goals. Her insights are especially pertinent for women over 40, who face unique challenges in maintaining...
2025-01-1851 min
The Place for ConnectionEmbracing the Beautiful Messiness of Motherhood with Bridget Wood from Nourishing the MotherSend us a textHow does motherhood transform us into more self-aware and profound versions of ourselves? We are thrilled to host Bridget Wood, co-host of Nourishing the Mother, as she shares her insight into the emotional evolution that comes with being a mother. Bridget's personal stories reveal how the journey prompted her to reassess her identity and embrace self-care as essential to parenting. We unpack how the pressures of conscious parenting, coupled with the influence of social media, often lead to feelings of shame and guilt, urging all mothers to accept their imperfections as a natural...
2024-12-1552 min
The Place for ConnectionThe Journey from Trauma to Transformation with Michelle M MaySend us a textWhat if the stories we hide are the exact keys to unlocking our healing?In this episode of The Place for Connection, I’m joined by the incredible Michelle M May—author, psychotherapist, Chair of the New Washington School of Psychiatry, ISTDP trainer, and trailblazing thinker—to explore a question that could change your life: What happens when we stop hiding and start telling the truths that set us free?Michelle shares the raw and deeply personal journey behind her book, What I Couldn't Tell My Therapist: The Tr...
2024-12-011h 01
The Place for ConnectionBreastfeeding, Sleep, and Sanity: The New Mama Survival Guide with Melissa Hays from Cocoon and CradleSend us a textIn the very first episode of The Place for Connection, I am thrilled to welcome Melissa Hays from Cocoon and Cradle! Together, we explore the messy, magical paradoxes of motherhood and how to navigate this wild journey of breast feeding, sleep and sanity with a bit more grace, intuition, and self-compassion.Join us on a heartfelt journey with Melissa Hays, an internationally certified lactation consultant and sleep expert, as she shares her candid experiences from the world of midwifery to the realities of motherhood. Melissa opens up about the challenges she...
2024-11-1756 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS18E14: The Truth About RelationshipsIt's time to celebrate y'all....because it's our 500th episode!!! And for this special occasion we're getting raw and real about relationships and what we've learned going from confused daters to being in committed long-term partnerships. We're discussing how even the healthiest of relationships can be triggering, the types of things that are completely normal in a relationship (that don't always seem so), and why it's important to normalize both the benefits and challenges that comes with having another human by your side. Related Episodes:How To Have A Healthy Relationship w/ Connor Beaton & Vienna P...
2024-05-2853 min
The Spirit Room PodcastEvolving Mediums. Ep. 163Join me for a super fun and open conversation with some of the women in my year long mentorship program, The Evolving Medium!
These women have worked so hard and I am beyond thrilled to share this episode with you because you will hear how fantastic and talented they are.
Thank you:
Beth Riley, Joanne Richard, Heather Watson, Vicki Cartwright, Emma Beaton, Jennifer and Jodi Marsh ! You are all brilliant and mean so much to me.
If you're interested in learning more about any of the programs I am offering, please feel free to email me at melissawhitemedium@gmail.com
We...
2024-05-2347 min
Could Read/Should Read/Must ReadHoliday Teaser Episode #3 - Year-end Round-up: This is How We Love (Lisa Moore), Ducks (Kate Beaton), Really Good, Actually (Monica Heisey), Hello, Beautiful (Ann Napolitano)In the final Holiday Teaser Episode, Melissa & Sarah share reviews of four books they both read this year and chat a bit about how this podcast came to be. Tune in to find out if you could read, should read, or must read This is How We Love by Lisa Moore, Ducks by Kate Beaton, Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey, and Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.
2023-12-2953 min
She Talks BusinessEp. 96 - Achieve More With Less with Eleanor BeatonBooks that will help oxygenate your thinking and transform the way you do business Reading has the power to shape lives in profound ways, and this week's guest is no stranger to the power of reading. Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a business coaching and advisory firm for women entrepreneurs, where her team provides business coaching. In episode 96, Eleanor and I discuss the transformative impact that reading can have on your life, both professionally and personally. Whether you're seeking to sharpen your insights, broaden your perspective, create efficiencies in...
2023-02-1355 min
Book BumbleAsian Influences - Episode 18Send us a textToday, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of stories with Asian influences. Some have settings in an Asian country and some have characters of Asian origin. We have read so many books that could fit into this stack,…but we wanted to do books that are new to us. We included some of our initial inspirations below in the "additional books" section! Featured Books:Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu (LP)When We Were Young and Brave by Hazel Gaynor (LP)
2023-02-0848 min
Empowered Within with Jennifer Pilates – Spiritual Growth | Inner Empowerment | Transforming Mind-Body-SpiritInspiring Guest Moments from 2022Today's episode brings inspiration guests moments from 2022 from the woman who sparkles Sally Beaton, our beacon of light Mellisa Bright, our magical mentor Tandy Gutierrez and the ever inspiring Shannon Kaiser.Sally Beaton is a women’s holistic nutritionist, life-coach, author and founder of ‘Women With Sparkle’ school. Sally coaches women all over the world to help them reclaim their "sparkle" and achieve more than they ever thought was possible for their health and happiness - to reclaim their health, power and joy. Sally has a special interest in helping women understand their hormones and her book ‘Get Your...
2022-12-3016 min
Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 25: Editors' Choice 2022On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, it’s Editors’ Choice time, when we here at Booklist pick the best of the best for 2022. As in years past, Booklist editors picked some standouts from the list to shout out in this Very Special Episode of Shelf Care, and here’s what we talked about:
Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books:
The Swimmers, by Julie Otsuka (Top of the List Adult Fiction)
Africa is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent, by Dipo Faloyin (Top of the List Adult Nonf...
2022-12-2041 min
The Podski with John Baker11 Minutes - Route 91 Harvest FestivalListen in as John and Allison cover a new documentary on Paramount Plus. 11 Minutes, is a documentary covering the events that happened at the Vegas mass shooting in 2017. We cover our reactions and thoughts on the documentary. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @The_Podski and give us a like on Facebook!!11 Minutes Link: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/11-minutes/Healing Garden Information: https://getoutdoorsnevada.org/lv-healing-garden/https://linktr.ee/thepodskiThe Ones We Tragically Lost:Ahlers, Hannah LassetteAlvarado...
2022-10-0743 min
The Legalpreneurs SandboxEpisode 124 - The Role of a Client Experience DesignerClient-centric strategies, client journey mapping, legal design thinking and user experience (to name just some) – you've heard the terms, but do you know how they all combine to create an exceptional level of engagement, interaction, communication, and collaboration for outstanding service/product delivery for every client, every time? Client experience designers do! In this podcast, Melissa Lyon, Executive Director and Experience Designer, Hive Legal and CLI Advisory Board member discussed the role of a client experience designer with these exceptional specialists: Sam Burrett, Manager, Clients & Markets, Clayton Utz and CLI Emerging Leaders Board member Carl White, Director, NewLaw, PwC...
2022-05-211h 00Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 19: Hyperlocal Streaming Music, Audiobook Awards, and Picture Books with BootsOn this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Molly Luby and Melissa Bartoletta about Tracks, a hyperlocal streaming music platform, a project of the Chapel Hill Public Library and Chapel Hill Community Arts and Culture. We talked about how the project came to be, how it works, and how Tracks continues to reach out to the community to share local music. Then Audio Editor Heather Booth spills the tea on the Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production. Finally, Susan talks to Books for Youth and Graphic Novels Editor Sarah Hunter about what sh...
2022-01-3139 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS13E16: How To Have A Healthy Relationship w/ Connor Beaton & Vienna PharaonThe secret to a healthy relationship is...drum roll please....conflict. Wait, what? We're diving into what it even means to have a healthy relationship with Connor Beaton & Vienna Pharaon. We discuss the foundations that create a lasting relationship, how you can turn conflict into connection, and ways to understand your partner at their deepest level.Follow Vienna @mindfulmft and Connor @mantalks. Learn more about Vienna at http://www.newyorkcouplescounseling.com/ and Connor at https://mantalks.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the...
2021-12-011h 20
Music Sounds Better With TwoA Night at the Opera - Handel’s AmadigiHey friends! This week we took a Podcast trip to York and experienced opera for the first time. J got emotional. I remained emotionless. Standard. So pop on your opera glasses (are they still a thing? We never had any. That's sad) and join us for an evening of classical music and operatic vocals which comprise of one line being sang 15 different ways in the space of 20 minutes apparently. J provides beautiful in depth analysis and is proper committed to becoming a full time opera fan now so hit her up if you want to join her operatic society. J...
2021-10-151h 05
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1237 - NYCC is Back! Reviews: Batman vs. Bigby: A Wolf in Gotham #1, Dirtbag Rapture #1, Gun Honey #1, Inferno #1, Yabba-Dabba Dinosaurs animated series Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ricky, Marta and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! New York Comic Con returns this week! Jimmy and Producer Joe will be trepidatiously attending. Press rooms are limited but we will def get some interviews w/ cartoonists...
2021-10-0430 min
Women Entrepreneurs RadioRecollections of 9/11 & 9/12: Processing Traumatic Events & Self-CareDeborah Bailey, is the host of the Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. She's also a writer and an indie publisher of several fiction and non-fiction books including, “Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life” and several novellas and short stories. Her bylines have appeared in Baseline magazine, Dailyworth.com, Bankrate.com, More.com, Working World Magazine and CNN.com. For more information about mental and emotional health, check out these podcast episodes: "Coping with Change & Protecting Your Mental Health While You Manage Your Business" with Marketing Consultant Melissa Forzi...
2021-09-1251 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS12E1: Socially Distant Yet Emotionally Available w/ Connor BeatonWe're back and about to break down exactly what it means to be emotionally available with men's coach and founder of ManTalks, Connor Beaton. We discuss how emotional availability shows up differently for men and women, indicators to see if your partner (and yourself!) are emotionally open, and why we need to stop being afraid to scare off the wrong f*cking people.Follow Connor Beaton at @mantalks and check out his podcast 'Man Talks' on all your favorite podcast players. To learn more about Connor visit https://connorbeaton.com/.
2021-02-101h 16
Young Money with Tracey BissettEP158 Milli Moves: Mind Your Own Business About MoneyToday I am going to be discussing the importance of minding your own business about money. I have been hearing and seeing a lot of things recently that have given me pause surrounding this topic, so today I want to share my tips on how to stop inserting yourself into other people's money situations and start focusing solely on growing your bank account. Listen in as I explain the importance of not comparing yourself to others, as more often then not, things are not what they seem. You will learn why it is important to stand behind...
2020-09-0811 min
Alternative Health Tools podcastLisa Victoria’s 2nd Favorite: Elaine Wilkins on Fatigue, Stress, and Exhaustion!Join Us for a LIVE Zoom Call with the Practitioners! The Community Zoom call is Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 9:30 AM Pacific USA, 12:30 PM Eastern USA, and 5:30 PM U.K. CLICK HERE to register. This is episode 101, a BONUS episode as a part of celebrating our 100th episode. This was one of Lisa Victoria’s favorite episodes we didn’t include in episode 100, so we’ve brought it to you here. It's with Elaine Wilkins and they’re talking about Dissolving the mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia Recovery. A few of the quotes Lisa pulled o...
2020-08-041h 20
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs[FFL 348] For the Love of Money with Melissa LeongMelissa Leong is a personal finance expert, an in-demand speaker, and a popular media personality. She is the best-selling author of the feel-good finance guide: Happy Go Money. She is the resident money expert on CTV's The Social - Canada's leading daytime talk show. With over 15-years of experience as a journalist - on air and media publications, she has published multiple articles in the Financial Post on personal finance and has interviewed countless heads of state and celebrities, including Carrie Fisher and Hugh Jackman. During her free time, Melissa mentors young people and volunteers in organizations that emphasize...
2019-06-0435 min
Comic Adventures22. SuperMutant Magic AcademyThis episode we talk about the magic of teen angst, prom, and wifi hotspots in Jillian Tamaki's SuperMutant Magic Academy. Things we mention: Pluto by Naoki Urasawa Astro Boy by Osamu Tezuka Plum Dog by Emma Chichester Clark I Am A Wolf by Kelly Leigh Miller (coming 2019!) Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, v1 by Fujita Delicious in Dungeon, v5 by Ryoko Kui Golden Kamuy, v1 by Satoru Noda CAKE! Dirt Creek Runs with Blood Chapter 2 by Madeline McGrane Beyond Anthology 2 Evan Dahm Kate...
2018-07-0256 min
The Book Love Foundation PodcastHow Teachers Can Be Leaders. Season 1, Episode 6Welcome to Season 1, Episode 6 of The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning.Subscribe in iTunesDonate to the Book Love FoundationEpisode 6 Show notesWe're going to talk about leadership in teaching, but maybe not in the way you think. In the words of Sadie Nardini, Becoming a master takes stubbornness, dedication, and focus. And it starts right now. Transformation was, is, and always will be a DIY–a do-it-yourself process. I was struck by how muc...
2016-04-0428 min
The Children's Book PodcastThe Best Book Ever [this week] - August 2, 2015Five outstanding picture books reviewed. - Pool by Jihyeon Lee (Chronicle Books) - The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton (Arthur A. Levine Books) - Melissa's Octopus and Other Unsuitable Pets by Charlotte Voake (Candlewick Press) - Peanut Butter and Brains: A Zombie Culinary Tale by Joe McGee; pictures by Charles Santoso (Abrams Books for Young Readers) - One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories by Rebecca Kai Dotlich; illustrated by Fred Koehler (Boyds Mills Press) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/childrens-book-podcast/message
2015-08-0208 min
KIDS FIRST! Coming AttractionsMama Doni's Jewish Holiday Party, The Picky Eaters Project, Gravity, Mile High Horror Film Festival, Adventure Film Festival, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition.Join us as we interview Mama Doni about her new DVD/CD release Mama Doni's Jewish Holiday Party followed by an interview with Melissa D'Arabian from The Picky Eaters Project. Next, we'll interview Sandra Bullock's surprise hit film, Gravity which all our critics loved. Last, listen to our report from the Mile High Horror Film Festival in Denver, the Adventure Film Festival in Boulder and our 2014 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition which is underway now through the end of the year. This is your chance to join our KIDS FIRST! Film Critic and give your opinion about the latest...
2013-10-1559 min