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The Honor You PodcastWhy Love Isn’t Enough: The Importance of Relationship & Connection with Yourself to Feel & Look Your BestJoin host Melissa Coloton as she reveals why simply "knowing" you should love yourself isn't enough to create lasting change. Through her own vulnerable journey with body image and chronic pain, Melissa exposes the gap between intellectual self-love and truly embodying it, sharing how her recurring pain led to a breakthrough discovery. She also shares her process, The Honor You Method, that helps you move beyond surface-level affirmations into genuine self-connection and consistent practices. If you've ever wondered why thinking alone hasn't provided lasting results, this episode offers both insight and practical tools for developing an authentic relationship with...2025-07-2835 minThe Honor You PodcastThe Hidden Causes of BurnoutIn this episode, Melissa explores the some fundamental reasons behind our collective burnout epidemic. She reveals how understanding your Human Design energy type can transform how you work and interact with others. Melissa shares personal examples of how misalignment with your natural energy pattern leads to exhaustion. She emphasizes that not honoring yourself, your needs, desires, and natural rhythms, may be the primary cause of burnout in our lives. Discover practical strategies about recognizing your soul's purpose through emotional awareness and learn how to break free from burnout by aligning with your authentic energy blueprint.
S...2025-07-2128 minThe Honor You PodcastHow To Honor Yourself When You’re Worried What Other People ThinkThere's a fine line between being considerate of others and losing yourself in the process. In this episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa explores how our desire to keep others comfortable can lead us to dishonor our own needs and authentic voice.
She shares three main patterns that keep us stuck in people-pleasing mode: avoiding what we want, staying silent when we need to speak up, and hiding our authentic selves to prevent conflict.
We’ll explore:
Why you're not actually responsible for managing other people's emotions
How to build a strong enough fo...2025-07-1434 minThe Honor You PodcastThis One Switch Will Change Your Life ForeverWhat happens when we stop living on autopilot and start listening to our inner guidance? In this episode, Melissa discusses the shift from mind-driven decision making to soul-centered living. She explains how most people get caught in "checkbox syndrome" - pursuing traditional milestones without questioning if they bring fulfillment. Through her personal story of career transition, she demonstrates how to interpret emotional signals as guidance and override mental fears about security and approval. She includes actionable steps for developing what she calls "Higher Self Leadership."
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_coloton/...2025-07-0732 minThe Honor You PodcastHow Honoring Yourself Equals the Life You WantFeeling stuck in autopilot? You're not alone. In this episode Melissa explores why so many people find themselves living unfulfilled lives despite "doing everything right" - and reveals simple strategies to start honoring yourself without dramatic life upheavals.
Meaningful change starts with small, consistent choices that align with your authentic self and refusing to delay what matters to you. Discover how honoring yourself can transform your entire life experience and help you live a more purpose-driven, joy-filled life.
Previous Episode mentioned in this podcast: Episode 7: How Not To Let Your Ego (mind) Direct Your Life2025-06-3028 minThe Honor You PodcastInner Permission: The Key Ingredient to Having the Life You WantWhat if the key to living authentically isn't found in external validation, but in giving yourself internal permission?
In this episode, Melissa Coloton explores the transformative concept of "inner permission" - the internal green light you give yourself to pursue your desires and be your authentic self. She shares her personal story of how giving herself permission to start her own business after losing her job broke a lifelong pattern of outsourcing decisions to others.
Melissa offers a simple but powerful practice as part of her Honor You MethodTM to help you connect with your so...2025-06-2323 minThe Honor You PodcastThe Missing Step in Manifestation - Why "The Shedding" Changes EverythingAre you tired of repeating the same patterns in your relationships, career, or finances? In this episode, Melissa Coloton reveals the critical step most people skip when trying to manifest their dream life - what she calls "the shedding."
Discover why releasing old stories, outdated beliefs, and unconscious conditioning is essential for creating real change. Melissa shares her personal breakthrough about how childhood money fears were secretly sabotaging her business dreams, and walks you through her proven 4-step process for identifying and rewriting the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck.
If you're ready to stop...2025-06-1628 minThe Honor You PodcastMy Journey To Honoring Myself (and how you can too)Join host Melissa Coloton on The Honor You Podcast as she opens up about her journey from corporate burnout, anxiety, and physical pain to discovering authentic purpose and joy.
Six years ago, Melissa's first panic attack while driving to work became the catalyst for a complete life transformation. What started as chronic anxiety and physical pain that left her unable to drive eventually led her to question everything about her high-achieving corporate lifestyle.
With the support of a coach, she gradually learned to tune into her inner voice and make choices that aligned with her well-being. The shift wasn’t ov...2025-06-0930 minThe Honor You PodcastPermission to Want More: Building a Career That Honors You
This week's episode of The Honor You Podcast features a conversation between Melissa and Jana, an entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Jana showed entrepreneurial spirit from childhood but found herself trapped in corporate anxiety at a digital advertising agency after business school. In 2018, she left to start her own business, experiencing ups and downs that ultimately became the catalyst for her authentic path. Jana defines "honoring yourself" as "having your own back no matter what" - learning boundaries and trusting your body's intuitive signals over your mind's resistance. Her key message: painful experiences often lead to...2025-06-0352 minThe Honor You PodcastHow To Honor Yourself In RelationshipsIn this episode Melissa Coloton discusses the Honor You Method for managing relationship triggers in both romantic and professional relationships.
She shares a personal example where, instead of reacting negatively, she recognized she was triggered, processed her emotions, and later communicated her feelings calmly, thus honoring herself in a relationship.
The Honor You approach focuses on pausing before reacting when upset, taking time to process emotions independently, and then communicating needs without emotional charge or blame.
Melissa also shares her upcoming free mentor lunch hour in June 2025 and her coaching services, including one-to-one co...2025-05-2731 minThe Honor You Podcast3 Reasons It's Hard To Honor Your Body (and what to do about it)In this episode Melissa Coloton explores the essential practice of honoring your body and tuning into its signals. Melissa breaks down three common barriers that prevent us from truly listening to our bodies. Discover practical strategies for building a healthier relationship with your body, embracing discomfort as communication, and finding balance between your mind's demands and your body's needs. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on self-care as an ongoing practice rather than a pursuit of perfection. Plus, catch announcements about upcoming mentor sessions, coaching opportunities, and the new "Abundantly Aligned" group program.
For more information...2025-05-1932 minThe Honor You PodcastWhy You Are Out Of Whack (and what to do about it)Ever feel successful on paper but empty inside? You're not alone!
In this episode, Melissa unpacks why high-achieving professionals can still feel out of sync, even when everything looks “successful” on the outside. Drawing from her own experience with anxiety that disrupted her daily routine, she explores three underlying causes of that inner disconnect—and what to do about it.
Melissa shares practical tools from her Honor You Method to help you reconnect with who you are and what you truly want. If you've ever felt a little off or totally overwhelmed, this episode offers honest...2025-05-1233 minThe Honor You PodcastHow Do You Know If You're Living Your Purpose?Discover the hidden signs your body, mind, and soul reveal about your true purpose. As a career purpose coach who overcame anxiety and burnout, I share what purpose actually means (hint: it's simpler than you think). Stop settling for "perfect on paper" and uncover authentic alignment in your career journey.
Learn more at: melissa.coloton.com
2025-05-0520 minThe Honor You PodcastHow To Honor Yourself As A Mother (and why it matters)Melissa and her mother discuss the courage to honor yourself amid life's challenges. Through personal stories of career changes and tough family decisions, they reveal how trusting your instincts and pursuing fulfillment benefits everyone. Introduces Melissa's "The Honor You Method" for purposeful living.
Learn more at https://melissacoloton.com
2025-04-2839 minThe Honor You PodcastHow Not To Let Your Ego (mind) Direct Your LifeIn this episode, we'll explore how our ego shapes behavior through attachment to external things. We'll unpack what happens in your body during ego activation and share some practical ways to catch yourself in reactive moments—helping you live more authentically from your soul rather than ego.
More info at www.melissacoloton.com
2025-04-1929 minThe Honor You PodcastWhat Does It Mean To Honor You?In this episode, we'll dive into honoring yourself by acknowledging and meeting your authentic needs without compromising your truth. Our three-step journey covers awakening to your mind, body, and soul, and building a daily practice that helps you break free from society's expectations to live aligned with your soul's true desires.
Learn more at melissacoloton.com
2025-04-1224 minThe Honor You PodcastAdvice on Leaving The Corporate World and Following Your Lifelong DreamA conversation with former HR exec Leah as she shares her journey from burnout to audiobook narrator. Learn practical steps for recognizing when to leave, making a plan, and building a career aligned with your true self.
Leah: @LeahDanielsVoice (TikTok) I Melissa: https://melissacoloton.com
2025-04-0542 minThe Honor You PodcastHow To Be Happy NOWIn this episode, I explore discovering joy in the present moment instead of waiting for future achievements. I'll share practical techniques for cultivating genuine happiness where you are—without toxic positivity or denying challenges. We examine why people postpone happiness and how to experience contentment in current circumstances.
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2025-03-3131 minThe Honor You PodcastYour Purpose Is Bigger Than Your Job TitleDiscover how your purpose extends beyond your job title. I'll discuss practical ways to uncover what truly brings you joy, connect with soul's desires, and take small yet meaningful steps toward fulfillment. This episode is for anyone questioning "is this all there is?" and seeking a more purpose-filled life.
Learn more at melissacoloton.com
2025-03-2916 minThe Honor You PodcastThis Is Why You'll Never Find Your PurposeIn this episode, I break down the biggest myth about purpose and offer a different way of thinking about it. Rather than viewing purpose as a single, predetermined thing you need to "find" once and hold onto forever, I share why it's actually a continuous process of aligning your life with what's meaningful to you at each stage of your journey.
2025-03-2627 minThe Honor You PodcastHow To Live Your Life PurposeEpisode Summary: I break down how to discover your purpose by listening to your soul's desires. I explain why many feel stuck despite following traditional paths and offer a three-step approach to uncover and live your purpose.
Key Takeaways:
Your purpose is carrying out your soul's desires
Your soul speaks through emotions - listen to these feelings
Take action on what resonates and evaluate results to refine your purpose
2025-03-2417 minThe Honor You PodcastTrailer: The Honor You Podcast with Melissa ColotonThe Honor You Podcast offers practical guidance for living a purpose-driven life. Host Melissa Coloton explores how to connect with your soul's desires, honor your true self, and create success that brings genuine fulfillment. This podcast helps listeners move beyond societal expectations to build lives of meaning and purpose on their own terms.
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Business BreakthroughsFind your career passion with Melissa ColotonJoin Neal DiPentino on Business Breakthroughs as he chats with Melissa Coloton, founder of Melissa Coloton, LLC, dedicated to helping people find careers they are passionate about.
With a mix of sales and talent nurturing experience, Melissa guides young professionals in job search, resume building and interview mastery. Whether you're a fresh graduate or a mid-career professional looking for growth, Melissa's insights on networking, personal branding and building on strengths are invaluable.
Connect for tips on how to build a successful career and a happy life.
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