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The Hard CountryReviving the Monroe Doctrine: U.S. Shifts Focus to the Western HemisphereHosts Joshua Treviño and Ariana Guajardo welcome back Melissa Ford Maldonado, now Director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute and co-host of the Western Front podcast. They explore the dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy toward the Western Hemisphere, the resurgence of the Monroe Doctrine in recent national security strategies, and how regional crises—from Venezuela's turmoil to evolving U.S.-Colombia relations under Presidents Trump and Petro—are reshaping America's backyard.Topics include the strategic importance of Colombia as a non-NATO ally, recent diplomatic tensions and breakthroughs, upcoming elections in th...
2026-02-0941 min
Simple Reflections PodcastServe to Lead: the engine behind service with Melissa FordI'd love your feedback, send me a messageWhat if leadership was less about having the answers and more about showing up with curiosity, love and a willingness to learn alongside the people you serve? In this episode of the Simple Reflections Podcast, Melissa Ford and I explore how leadership is the engine behind service, and why dropping the need to be the expert can open the door to deeper impact, softer armour and more honest, human conversations. [with a not so gentle nod to the Sandhurst motto…] We talk about becoming more coach...
2026-01-2546 min
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastE442: Petra Ford - Talking Arousal & Using JackpotsEver wondered how arousal impacts performance? Debated whether jackpots are worth using? In this episode I ask Petra Ford about both topics — and we do a deep dive on how to keep your dog at an optimal arousal level then chat about the trade offs that come with choosing to use jackpots in training.
2026-01-1035 min
Midwest Weird"I Wanna Be Sedated," Melissa Ford LuckenToday on Midwest Weird: “I Wanna Be Sedated," by Melissa Ford Lucken.Buy Melissa a coffee in support of her work! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : ) Melissa Ford Lucken holds an MA in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Lasell University. She is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as the fiction and creative non-fiction editor of The Washington Square Review, the college’s literary journal.For a full transcript of t...
2025-12-1714 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastPetra Ford - A Look at Open ObedienceThe sport of obedience adds new challenges at each level of competition — in this episode, National Obedience Champion Petra Ford joins me for a conversation on what it takes to train for and compete at the open level.
2025-11-2831 min
The Brice Davis ShowMelissa Ford BREAKS SILENCE on Joe Budden Podcast🎙️ Melissa Ford finally breaks her silence — and fans think she took subliminal shots at the Joe Budden Podcast. In this episode, Brice Davis reacts to her Hot & Bothered interview with Charlamagne Tha God, unpacking every subtle message, tone shift, and truth bomb.Was she calling out misogyny — or just being real about her experience? 👀🔥 Hit play to hear the full breakdown, and follow for more honest podcast reactions.
2025-11-1305 min
Find a MomentHome for the Holidays Part 3: A Moment with Melissa - From Messy to MerryIn our third Home for the Holidays episode, Gretchen and Jennifer sit down with their friend Melissa Capps, owner of Simple Spaces, to talk about what it really looks like to stay organized through the holiday season and beyond.Melissa shares practical, doable tips for managing the chaos of decorating, hosting, and keeping your home feeling peaceful and functional. Together, we dive into the ideals we all picture this time of year… cozy, perfectly styled, stress-free… and the reality of everyday life with families, messes, and full schedules.We also dive into family traditions — the ones l...
2025-11-0352 min
The Innerverse of Business & Life158 Melissa Ford: From Conceal to Reveal & the Invisible Lens That Shapes UsWhat happens when the very lens shaping your world is invisible to you?In this intimate conversation, coach and author Melissa Ford shares her journey of uncovering the deep, unconscious belief that “I don’t matter”, and how that hidden story colored her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.Melissa and I explore the shift from concealing who we are, managing our image, protecting ourselves, controlling how others see us, to the profound freedom that comes when we reveal what’s really true. Along the way, Melissa describes the...
2025-09-2543 min
Called & CrownedWhat No One Tells You About Grief, Losing A Child, Healing ft. Melissa DlugoleckiGrief is the wilderness no one prepares us for. The world tells us to move on and bury the pain. But what if grief wasn’t meant to be erased but integrated into who we are becoming?
Melissa Dlugolecki knows this firsthand. After losing her daughter Leyden to NEC, her life was shattered, her heart broken, her finances devastated, and her sense of identity stripped away. And yet, it was in that breaking that her rebuilding began. Today, she is a speaker, coach, and author of Scar Tissue, helping thousands transform grief into healing, resilience, and purpose.
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2025-09-031h 02
Scar TissueEpisode 3: The Messy Middle: Emily Ford on Reinventing Your Brand and YourselfEmily Ford opens up about the challenges of navigating life and business when you’re in the messy middle, that period of uncertainty and transition. She shares how her life changed when she left a seven-figure business to explore what truly lit her up, and how she faced the discomfort of building something new. From trusting the process to breaking down personal limitations, Emily's story is an inspiring example of surrendering to your true calling.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the messy middle is a necessary part of growthHow to let go of limiting beli...
2025-09-0223 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastPetra Ford - Competing in Obedience at the TopIn this episode, we talk to Petra Ford, the 2025 National Obedience Champion, about her recent win and what it takes to compete at the top levels of obedience here in the US, how she approaches training, and more!
2025-08-1548 min
Daily Influence531. Service Over Self: Melissa Ford’s Path to Purposeful LeadershipIn this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa Ford—master coach, author of Living Service, and a fierce advocate for servant leadership. Melissa shares her decades-long journey from fear and frustration to fulfillment through the practice of service as a way of being, not just a strategy. Together, they explore what it means to coach and lead with love, how responsible (or radical) influence begins with doing our own inner work, and why helping others before they pay you may be the most rewarding—and effective—approach of all. Melissa also o...
2025-08-0726 min
Hope, Power, and HealthcareWhy Purpose Changes Everything: An Inspiring Conversation with Melissa Fors ShackelfordIn this episode, Melissa & Chris chat with Melissa Fors Shackelford, a senior marketing executive, fractional CMO, advisor, and most recently - published author. They also discuss recent announcements to reform prior authorization, and social media use in college.Melissa brings her over 25 years of experience at top healthcare organizations, such as Optum, Hazelden Betty Ford, and Cigna's Evernorth, to the conversation and dives into the intersection of marketing, inclusivity and authenticity.🔗Check out Melissa's book: https://a.co/d/cWfppgwRFK Jr and Dr. Oz announce insurers' 'pledge' to reform prior aut...
2025-07-1450 min
Biohacking with BrittanyOvarian Longevity 101: How to Slow Aging and Stay Fertile After 30 with Dr. Melissa CanoYour ovaries age faster than any other organ—but what if you could slow that process down? In this science-meets-soul conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Melissa Cano, cellular health expert and Director of Science at Spermidine Life (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to break down the latest research on spermidine—a natural molecule showing powerful potential in extending ovarian health, boosting fertility, and supporting graceful hormone transitions. We dive into the cutting-edge studies on how spermidine mimics estrogen therapy (without the risks), how it reversed mitochondrial aging in mouse eggs, and what this means for women in their 30s, 4...
2025-07-011h 06
The Permission SlipS1 | E4 Melissa Ford - Executive CoachI was guided to Melissa by a friend all the way back in 2012, as I struggled mightily in the aftermath of divorce, foreclosure and bankruptcy. I had several one-off appointments until completing the Landmark Forum, where it became very clear I needed EXACTLY what she had to offer. I spent 13 months meeting with her regularly for guidance and the occasional kick in the ass. I'm glad I did. She helped build the solid foundation that carried me through years of transformation.
Melissa Ford is master coach, author, and unapologetic truth-teller. Tune in for a conversation that cuts right...
2025-06-271h 03
Holistic Health with MelissaHealing from Within: The Gut-Brain Connection with Krissy FordIn this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Krissy Ford, a board-certified physician assistant with nearly 20 years of clinical practice. Following her own health struggles, including cervical cancer, IBS, and adrenal fatigue, Krissy made a courageous pivot from conventional medicine to functional health consulting. Now, she dedicates her life to helping high-achieving women uncover the root cause of their fatigue, brain fog, and gut dysfunction. We dive deep into her personal journey, exploring the gut-brain connection, nervous system regulation, and the holistic strategies she uses to heal from the inside out. If...
2025-05-1629 min
ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEYHere’s Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford Over "Gimmie a Hug" By Drake | Its Up There PodcastThis Is Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford After That Drake Line This episode, Loon delivers a piercing breakdown of one of the most hypocritical moves in podcasting history. When Drake shouted out Melissa Ford on "Give Me a Hug" — while taking a jab at Joe Budden — the Joe Budden Podcast team secretly bought the domain on Drake’s merch and rerouted it to Joe's Patreon. Not Melissa’s. Not a collab. Straight exploitation. In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon breaks down one of the wildest betrayals in podcast history — and it’s got Joe Budden wri...
2025-04-281h 18
Friends & Fellow Citizens#168: Securing Texas-sized Restoration of Law and Order at the U.S.-Mexico Border feat. Melissa FordFor too long, the southern border of the U.S. has been a vulnerability for American national security, sovereignty, and immigration policymaking. And with Texas bearing the brunt of the border crisis, what do these challenges and dangers to the American people look like? Melissa Ford, Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign, warns about the major security and sovereignty threat from Mexican drug cartels. She also calls for stronger comprehensive policies to uphold American values of legal immigration, national security, and the rule of law.Learn more about TPPF...
2025-04-0759 min
School ShortsDan Ford: Surprising Advice about Sleep-Ins from a Sleep PsychologistTo mark World Sleep Day, Sleep Psychologist Dan Ford joins us from the Better Sleep Clinic. He explains the link between sleep and healthy brain development for our young learners. Just how much should they be getting each night? What surfaces are best to sleep on? and the impact of sleep-ins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1319 minThe Hard CountryU.S. Drones Over MexicoIn this special episode recorded at TPPF's 2025 Texas Policy Summit, Melissa Ford returns to the show to discuss the United States flying drones in Mexico and the Trump administration's latest foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designations for Mexican cartels.
2025-03-0415 min
Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!HH513: Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, You're Right!The theme for the next batch of Health Hacks is going to be powerful quotes to live by. Some of these you may have heard before. Today's is "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" by Henry Ford, and I choose that one because your mind truly is the key to your success.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then g...
2025-02-2604 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 688: Melissa LudtkeAuthor and journalist Melissa Ludtke joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside. To learn more about Melissa Ludtke, visit her official website. Photo credit: Stan Grossfeld Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.
2024-12-1055 min
Breaking Free with LindsayEpisode 51 - Melissa Rohlfs: Binge Eating and Changing Our Relationship with FoodThe medical system failed when it came to helping Melissa Rohlfs with PTSD, and as someone who loved cheesey pretzels and Dr. Pepper for lunch, she never imagined FOOD could impact her solution.Yet, when she started working with a naturopath everything shifted.In this episode, we chat about binge eating, PTSD, and how eating “normal” foods affected her child’s behaviour.If you have an emotional relationship with food (I know I do!), then dive into this episode with an open mind and let’s begin to shift your story.More...
2024-11-2837 min
Hot & BotheredThe Weight Is Over: The Truth About Weight Loss Meds with Dr. Cynthia SanchezOn this episode of HBWMF, Melissa Ford sits with Dr. Cynthia Sanchez to discuss the complex nature of weight loss and the role of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. They explore the misinformation surrounding weight loss trends, the societal stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the impact of celebrity endorsements, the unique health challenges faced by women, especially during menopause and the importance of preventative care. Dr. Sanchez shares her journey in medicine, the uncut truth of emergency medicine, and the significance of lifestyle changes in conjunction with medication and more.Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Join the discussion in...
2024-11-2650 minHot & BotheredThe Weight Is Over: The Truth About Weight Loss Meds with Dr. Cynthia SanchezOn this episode of HBWMF, Melissa Ford sits with Dr. Cynthia Sanchez to discuss the complex nature of weight loss and the role of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. They explore the misinformation surrounding weight loss trends, the societal stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the impact of celebrity endorsements, the unique health challenges faced by women, especially during menopause and the importance of preventative care. Dr. Sanchez shares her journey in medicine, the uncut truth of emergency medicine, and the significance of lifestyle changes in conjunction with medication and more.Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Join the discussion in...
2024-11-2650 min
A Groom with a View | The Wedding Podcast for the Modern ManStag Do, Bachelor Party or Bucks Night? Tips, tricks, and tactics for your getaway!Send us a textGet ready for a burst of creativity in Episode 13 of the podcast - "Stag, Buck or Bachelor Party? Tips, tricks, and tactics for your getaway!" Melissa Shaw from Gin & Gemini, is taking over our latest episode and giving us ideas and hacks for that special Groom time!She shares her expert insights and fun-filled ideas to make that any stag do, bucks night or bachelor party memorable. So if you want to avoid clichés or run-of-the-mill plans. And want to try some new different ideas or themes...th...
2024-11-2330 min
Mystical Sisterhood089: Living Service and Finding Your Path with Melissa FordDo you believe in the power of coaching to transform lives?Being in the presence of a powerful coach who asks amazing questions is one of the delights of my life, whether it's a coach I've hired, like Melissa Ford, today's guest, or someone I interview on the podcast. The benefits and interchange that can occur with a beautiful coach are truly exponential.Melissa Ford is a seasoned business and life coach, and I had the pleasure of diving into a conversation with her about starting something new, the tools necessary for...
2024-09-0441 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 674: Melissa Fitzgerald & Mary McCormackMelissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack join Daniel Ford on the show to discuss their book What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service. Melissa Fitzgerald is an actor, producer and social justice advocate. As an actor, Melissa is best known for her seven-year role as Carol on the award-winning television series, "The West Wing." In 2013, Melissa left Hollywood to champion justice system reform at All Rise where she is at the forefront of engaging the public in the expansion of treatment courts and advancing justice system re...
2024-09-0348 min
Biohacking with BrittanyExposing Lyme Disease: Gut Health Myths, GI Map Tests, and Holistic Healing SecretsMelissa Hall Klepacki, M.Ac., shares her profound insights on gut health, holistic healing, and her personal journey with Lyme disease. We dove deep into the complexities of gut health, the power of the GI map test, and the importance of addressing root causes over quick fixes. We also discussed practical tips like water filtration, the significance of organic food, and creating healthy family routines. WE TALK ABOUT: 10:00 - Melissa's health journey and how she got into holistic healing 16:00 - The emotional and mental challenges after getting a Ly...
2024-08-021h 02The Hard CountryTrue LiesJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines including Ecuador’s raid on Mexico’s Embassy, AMLO’s laundry list of lies in a recent 60 Minutes interview, and ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales escaping to Mexico.
2024-04-1146 minThe Hard CountryNarcopresidenteLive from TPPF’s Texas Policy Summit 2024, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado have the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder & Executive Director of Patria Unida, Humberto Lopez Vega, to discuss the current state of affairs between the US and Mexico from a perspective that is not often enough considered - that of the Mexican people.
2024-03-2848 min
Written in the StarsMelissa Ford-Lucken, Writing a Meet Cute and MoreMelissa Ford-Lucken is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as an editor of LCC's own literary journal, The Washington Square Review. She publishes fiction Isabelle Drake.Blog: Adventures in MFALand, My Melissa Ford-Lucken BlogBlog: Isabelle Drake, My Isabelle Drake BlogWebsite: Isabelle Drake on Amazon___________________Lansing Community College Library
2024-03-2325 min
Too Busy BS'nToo Busy BS'n Ep 41 | Joe Budden on Melissa Ford's Panties, NBA AllStar Fix, Black Men Dehumanized & MoreToo Busy BS'n crew discuss Joe Budden Podcast hosts talking about Melissa Ford's underwear, Recent layoffs around the nation, Are black men dehumanized or valued only at what they can do or provide, how to make the NBA AllStar Game more competitive & More Follow @toobusybsn on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter and Instagram TBB Crew: Maynetayn | Turnce | Obi2x | Cos | Skrued Mike JOIN THE BULLSHITTRS COMMUNITY:: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/toobusybsn FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087318657360&mibextid=LQQJ4d TWITTTER: https://twitter...
2024-02-281h 24The Hard CountryThe Modern Slave Trade and MoreJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis between American values and Mexican governmental policies - resulting in accepted and even endorsed slave trade in our own suburban communities!
2024-02-1652 min
Washington Square On AirThinking on the Edge of the World With Melissa ElmesMedieval scholar, English and Gender Studies professor, and multi-genre creative writer, Melissa Ridley Elmes chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. A writer inspired by both sea monsters and scholarship, Melissa describes how her creative quest took her from formal academic research to fiction, poetry, other generative forms and back into scholarship again. Elmes offers thoughts about imposter syndrome and about making wordy messes to find the right path forward.Melissa Ridley Elmes’ piece, To Belong at the Edge of the World, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Re...
2024-02-0325 minThe Hard CountryFollow the MoneyJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis based along our southern border including the rumored Senate Immigration Plan, support other states are sending Texas’ way and the connections between corrupt money and Mexico’s AMLO administration. Subscribe to The Hard Country podcast on Apple or Spotify.Below are the materials referenced in this week’s episode:Hold Them Accountable: Mexican Elites and the Cartels (texaspolicy.com)https://www.propublica.org/article/mexico-amlo-lopez-obrador-campaign-drug-cartelshttps://www.nytimes...
2024-02-0149 minThe Hard CountryThe Crisis Is HereJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis based along our southern border including Governor Abbott’s recent Statement regarding Texas’ Constitutional right to self-defense.
2024-01-2548 min
Women's Money WisdomEpisode 203: What Lions Playoff Tickets Teach Us About Financial PlanningAre you guilty of comparing your financial decisions to others? In this episode of Women's Money Wisdom, Melissa Fradenburg, delves into the pitfalls of financial comparison. It all started with the outrageous ticket prices for a Detroit Lions home playoff game, reminiscent of those Taylor Swift tickets at Ford Field. Melissa shares her personal insights and explores how comparing finances with others can be unproductive. Discover the importance of financial planning, building emergency funds, and setting clear financial goals. Learn how having a tailored financial plan allows you to splurge on what truly matters to you without falling into t...
2024-01-2311 minThe Hard CountryHow Do You Solve a Problem like AMLO?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border including Texas’ latest moves, AMLO’s objections and the White House’s taking of sides.
2024-01-1249 minThe Hard CountryFeliz Cumpleaños, Monroe Doctrine!Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border beginning with the anniversary of the creation of the Monroe Doctrine and its implications in the 21st century, including the Guyana–Venezuela crisis.Passage from Monroe Doctrine (1823)https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/monroe-doctrine Janet Yellen’s Mexico visit targets fentanyl, arms trafficking and money launderinghttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/janet-yellen-s-mexico-visit-targets-fentanyl-arms-trafficking-and-money-laundering/ar-AA1ld0uF EXCLUSIVE: Border Agents From Across The Country Called To ‘Virtually’ Process Migrants Surging Across Southern Bo...
2023-12-1153 minThe Hard CountryIt’s Not All Bad News… the Food Is Asombrosa!Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including a wrap up on Mexico City’s best cup of hot cocoa!
2023-11-1758 minThe Hard CountryLive Before A Studio AudienceKicking off TPPF's 2023 U.S.-Mexico Policy Summit, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs between the United States and our neighbors to the south.
2023-11-141h 10The Hard CountryWhat Happens When Criminals Are In Charge?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border and beyond, including the “cartel merch” that can be purchased here in the U.S.
2023-09-2958 min
Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!HH292: Can You?The quote I want to share today is a mindset quote that is important to your approach to everything in your life. The quote is by Henry Ford and he said, "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right."About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back i...
2023-09-2501 min
The Sweet Tea SeriesBolivia, Border, & "Sound of Freedom" Review with Melissa FordBorder expert Melissa Ford joins the ladies to talk about her life in Bolivia and what inspires her work in border policy.
2023-09-0747 minThe Hard CountryIs Violence the “New Normal”?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including unprecedented numbers of extreme violence, murder, disappearances and kidnapping at ever increasing frequency.
2023-09-051h 00
Heartland HistoryMelissa Ford - A Brick and a BibleDr. Melissa Ford joins us to discuss her new book A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression, published by Southern Illinois University Press.
2023-09-0551 minThe Hard CountryBolivian Paradise LostJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford explore the history and culture of Melissa's native country of Bolivia, including the rise of socialism under president Evo Morales. They close the show by discussing the exploitation of Mexican dysfunction by foreign actors.
2023-08-2248 minThe Hard CountryAs Long As There Are Two People in Mexico, There Will Be RevolutionJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss new footage of armed cartel members trafficking migrants, exploitation of the CBP One app, and former Mexican President Vicente Fox's controversial critiques of AMLO.Below are the materials referenced in the episode:The Laredo City Election and Riot of April, 1886 by Seb. S. WilcoxCartel gunmen near the borderCartel gunman in the Rio GrandeSheriff’s son pleads guilty to drug traffickingEagle Pass City Council takes back public parkMigrants being targeted for extortion, US stops taking mobile app appointmentsMexican cartels exploit US government's CBP One appThe Meaning of Invasion Under the Com...
2023-08-1147 minThe Hard CountryThe Buoy Debate Remains AfloatJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the controversy surrounding the buoys in the Rio Grande.
2023-08-0449 minThe Hard CountryThe Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition StatementJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the recently published Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement regarding the US - Mexico Relations.
2023-07-1747 minThe Hard CountryMigrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome MatWATCH: John Kennedy's 'Cat Food' Comment That Members Of Mexico's Government Have Called 'Racist' • WATCH: John Kenne... ROY MAYNARD: Yes, Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat | The Daily Caller https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/12/op...Versión estenográfica de la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador https://lopezobrador.org.mx/2023/05/1...A middle path to curb fentanyl - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/newsletters/....Tax Dollars & Texas History https://www.texashistorytrust.org/tex...TPPF's Melissa Ford and Joshua Treviño discuss many of the pr...
2023-05-3056 minThe Hard CountryThe Roots and the Fun Surrounding Cinco de MayoJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, culminating to the roots and fun surrounding Cinco de Mayo.
2023-05-051h 00
Nerdinary01-12A Getting MORE NERDY about Birthdays with special guest Melissa Schmitz!!!Bonus episode this week as we deep dive farther into birthdays with a special guest Melissa Schmitz. Melissa talks about having a birthday that she can only ACTUALLY celebrate once every four years; that's right, she's a LEAP DAY baby! Melissa's podcast, 101 stage adaptations can be found here: https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/Find her on the instagrams at @101stageadaptationspodcastThe book we referenced, the birthday book can be found on the Amazon, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Birthdays-Complete-Personology/dp/0525426884
2023-05-0417 minThe Hard CountryNapoleon, the Monroe Doctrine and 21st Century US-Mexico TensionsJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss how such historic moments as the Napoleonic Wars and the writing of the Monroe Doctrine have left lasting impacts on today’s relations between the US and our neighbors to the south.
2023-04-2144 minThe Hard CountryThe Beauty and Corruption We Saw In Mexico CityJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford reflect on their recent visit to Mexico City and discuss the beauty and corruption that lies beyond our southern border, culminating to Mexico earning the moniker of “Gilded Lilies on a Sea of Blood”.
2023-04-1259 minThe Hard CountryThe Dangerous and Even Deadly U.S.-Mexico BorderTPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs regarding the dangerous - even deadly - Mexican/American border.LINKS:Santiago Vidaurri and the Confederacy on JSTOR:https://www.jstor.org/stable/979966Matamoros, la narrativa de la derecha y el dilema para AMLO (eluniversal.com.mx)https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/alejandro-hope/matamoros-la-narrativa-de-la-derecha-y-el-dilema-para-amloMexico: Friend or Foe | Texas Policy Summit 2023 - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjXB-q1sU4Texas Policy Summit Closing Keynote: Alice Galván - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com...
2023-03-1058 min
Heart and Soul ElevationAromatic Update with Michael FordSend us a textIn this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Michael Ford, an Aromatherapist in Louisiana.This is an Aromatic Update and I encourage you to go back and listen to his original episode that aired on February 10, 2021. Links:Join the Lemon Balm Coaching Inner Circle HEREAvalon Holistic Wellnessavalon4wellness.com@AvalonHolisticWellness (Facebook) Support the show...
2023-03-0817 minThe Hard CountryIs Mexico a Narco State?TPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of Mexico’s leadership, whether or not it is a Narco State, and what Texas and The United States’ response might be.
2023-02-2850 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastNicole Wiebusch and Petra Ford - "Proofing for Performance"Nicole Wiebsuch and Petra Ford joined me to talk about what goes into training fluency that will hold up under the pressures of competition.
2023-02-0341 minThe Hard CountryMexican-American Relations - Past, Present and Ideas for a Prosperous FutureJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss Mexican-American relations - past, present and ideas for a prosperous future.
2023-02-0152 min
The Effortless Swimming Podcast#264 : [Case Study] 5-mins Faster In An Olympic Distance Triathlon Swim with Melissa HughesMy guest in today's episode is Melissa Hughes from Tasmania. We will talk about her remarkable journey into the world of triathlon. 01:19 I swim like a runner 02:30 Arms are a bit wide 04:17 How many swim sessions a week? 06:08 What is YMCA Drill? 08:43 Building Confidence in the race 11:44 I've got to overtake all the heroes! 13:08 Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 17:30 Thinking about doing the triathlon 19:19 Do you think you can continue training without doing any long-term damage? 20:29 What are you working towards or focusing on with your swimming?
2023-01-1124 min
Boldly CourageousAnxiety vs Motivation and Becoming Unmade with High Performance Holistic Life Coach Keri FordToday I have one of my good and incredible friends, Keri Ford. In this episode, we talk all about what it means to become unmade, the difference between achieving through motivation vs anxiety, and somatic success. Keri shares with us how to redefine what success feels like in our body, what that looks like, and the importance of it.
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2022-10-101h 05
Writer's BoneFriday Morning Coffee: Melissa Scholes Young, Author of The HiveAuthor Melissa Scholes Young joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her novel The Hive. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses why bees are critical to our ecosystem and environmental sustainability and what citizens can do to help the hive. To learn more about Melissa Scholes Young, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, The Thoughtful Bro, Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog, and A Mighty Blaze podcast.
2022-09-0933 min
Board 2 DeathWarcry and Melissa Lucio Join us for another episode of Board 2 Death! Tonight we discuss the awesomeness that are the factions of Warcry, as well as the recent halted execution of Melissa Lucio. Why was she spared only hours before her execution date? Let's get into it!
2022-08-201h 01
TMI - Let's Talk More About ItMindfulness in a Pandemic with Carol Zawacki and Melissa Cerqueira - TMIWe speak with Carol Zawacki and Melissa Cerqueira about staying mindful in a pandemic.
2022-08-0828 min
TMI - Let's Talk More About ItMindfulness in a Pandemic with Carol Zawacki and Melissa Cerqueira - TMIWe speak with Carol Zawacki and Melissa Cerqueira about staying mindful in a pandemic.
2022-08-0828 min
Changeable PodcastEP208: How selling, service, coaching, relationships and all of life looks different with Melissa FordMelissa Ford has been coaching for almost 30 years, before coaching was even a thing. She went on a personal development journey around that time and was eager to share her new insights with others, but she had a problem: she was terrible at selling so she had no clients.Melissa vowed to change that and she did. Today, not only does selling look absolutely, radically different than it used to, everything else in life does too. Melissa shares how her sense of who we are has shifted over the years and how everything in...
2022-07-1151 min
New Books in Women's HistoryMelissa Ford, "A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Radical Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression" (Southern Illinois UP, 2022)In this first study of Black radicalism in midwestern cities before the civil rights movement, Melissa Ford connects the activism of Black women who championed justice during the Great Depression to those involved in the Ferguson Uprising and the Black Lives Matter movement. A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Radical Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression (Southern Illinois UP, 2022) examines how African American working-class women, many of whom had just migrated to “the promised land” only to find hunger, cold, and unemployment, forged a region of revolutionary potential.A Brick and a Bible theorizes a tradi...
2022-06-0652 min
New Books in African American StudiesMelissa Ford, "A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Radical Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression" (Southern Illinois UP, 2022)In this first study of Black radicalism in midwestern cities before the civil rights movement, Melissa Ford connects the activism of Black women who championed justice during the Great Depression to those involved in the Ferguson Uprising and the Black Lives Matter movement. A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Radical Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression (Southern Illinois UP, 2022) examines how African American working-class women, many of whom had just migrated to “the promised land” only to find hunger, cold, and unemployment, forged a region of revolutionary potential.A Brick and a Bible theorizes a tradition of Midwest...
2022-06-0652 minBoard 2 DeathWarcry and Melissa Lucio Join us for another episode of Board 2 Death! Tonight we discuss the awesomeness that is the factions of Warcry, as well as the recent halted execution of Melissa Lucio. Why was she spared only hours before her execution date? What really happened to her daughter, Mariah? Is she really guilty?
2022-05-1600 min
Biohacking with Brittany80. Everyone's Drinking Bone Broth and Here's Why With Melissa BoloñaToday we have Melissa Boloña, the founder of Beauty and the Broth. We talk about entrepreneurship, and bone broth and its benefits. Melissa has worked with the world's best makeup artists and sampled every top beauty product there is, yet still credits bone broth as her #1 beauty secret. After falling in love with broth and wishing there were more local spots to grab a mug of it, Melissa knew this was the business she had always wanted to create. We talk about: 01:00 - A recap of 2021 12:50 - How Melissa came up with her b...
2021-12-3046 min
Sound Bites A Nutrition PodcastNutrition Science Insights: Behind the Scenes at the Avocado Nutrition Center - Dr. Nikki FordAfter a series of avocado-centric podcasts with Love One Today® dietitian spokespersons, we are talking with Dr. Nikki Ford to discuss her role as Senior Director of Nutrition at the Avocado Nutrition Center. This episode covers Dr. Ford's work directing the world's only independent resource for comprehensive avocado nutrition research, provides updates on published and pending peer-reviewed research and highlights the steps that go into growing the body of evidence supporting the many ways fresh avocados may promote human health. Tune in to this podcast with guest Dr. Nikki Ford to learn about: Nutrition research initiatives a...
2021-12-1534 min
Jeans And A Nice TopS3E14: Do You Want A Relationship, Or Do You Think You Need One? With Clementine FordThis week, Mel chats to Clementine Ford about her new book, How We Love. In it, Clementine muses on love, loss, and everything between - and chats with Mel about whether we desire romantic relationships (and marriage) or think we need them in order to have a fulfilling life. Does 'The One' exist? Should you take your husband's name? It's all covered this week.Shop Clementine's new book, How We Love, here. Also, check out her podcast, Big Sister Hotline, here.Swipe right on us!Join our Facebook group! Just...
2021-11-1143 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastPetra Ford - Fitness for the Sports DogDescription: Petra Ford and I talk about how fitness can help optimize your dogs performance in the sport or sports of your choice!
2021-10-1525 min
Heart and Soul ElevationAromatic Chat with Michael FordSend us a textIn today's episode of Aromatic Chat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Ford of Avalon Holistic Wellness, based in Covington, Louisiana. Michael is a massage therapist, cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and herbalist. He holds certifications in many, many modalities, and primarily helps people deal with stress management and stress-related issues.Self-described as a "weird child", Michael says that his interest in herbalism and aromatherapy started when he was very young - maybe five years old - watching his mother garden. His interest increased as a curious teen when he started learning...
2021-02-1027 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastPetra Ford -"Optimal States of Arousal for Training and Competition"Description: Arousal matters... in today's episode I talk to Petra Ford about how to find that perfect balance, where your dog is in the right state to train or compete at their best.
2021-01-2232 min
Hanna Augenstein#6 how to give, without giving up - Podcast with Melissa Ford and Hanna Augensteinhow to give, without giving up - Podcast with Melissa Ford and Hanna Augenstein
Melissa Ford is the Author of “LIVING SERVICE - The Journey of a prosperous Coach”. This book is a must read for all Coaches out there. Melissa is not only a prosperous Coach, she also knows what it takes and how to serve powerful from a pure space of love.
This Episode is such a milestone to me, as every word Melissa is sharing here, is something that I always felt deep in my heart. You can be a professional Coach and...
2021-01-1857 min
The Daily Drive: Educating Parents and Teen DriversEpisode 10: Melissa Wandall discusses improving pedestrian safety for everyoneOctober is Pedestrian Safety Month and this week on The Daily Drive we talked to the busiest woman in Florida! Road safety advocate Melissa Wandall is involved in Walk to School Day, School Bus Safety Week, White Cane Awareness Day and even a ride along with the Sarasota Police Department to promote visibility. She has a TON to tell us!
2020-10-0920 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 440: Melissa Faliveno, Author of TomboylandAuthor Melissa Faliveno joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut essay collection Tomboyland. To learn more about Melissa Faliveno, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read a review for Tomboyland on NPR! Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.
2020-08-0939 minThe Effortless Swimming Podcast#158: Training Your Mind To Finish An 894km Race with Melissa UrieMelissa Urie is the first woman to complete 895km Uberman Ultra-Triathlon. In this podcast episode, she shares her experience during the race, doing training, and getting through the race with the use of mental strategies to survive the tough times. 5:22 Training For Uberman 10:23 The Power of A Positive Mindset 12:43 Proving Yourself That You Can Do It 13:51 Building Your Confidence 17:29 Giving Up Is Not An Option! 19:15 Post Race: Mental And Physical Recovery 25:24 Moving Forward By Going Back To Basics 29:18 Finding Identity Outside Of Sports Is Important Too 31:47 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
2020-05-3156 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 415: Melissa R. Klapper, Author of Ballet Class: An American HistoryIn another special Sunday episode, author and historian Melissa R. Klapper talks with Daniel Ford about her new book Ballet Class: An American History. Daniel and Stephanie Ford also chat about recently finishing “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the classic films they’ve watched while in quarantine, and Stephanie’s dance class experiences. To learn more about Melissa R. Klapper, visit her official website. Also read our review of Ballet Class: An American History in March’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.
2020-04-1928 min
Denise Griffitts - Your Partner In Success™ Radio!Melissa Ford: Living Service: The Journey of a Prosperous CoachMelissa Ford is a master business and life coach who’s been coaching for over twenty years, working with a variety of clients including fast-rising coaches, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and career changers. When she first started coaching, she struggled to create clients. Her business plan was simple. All she had to do was get better and better as a coach, believing that people would naturally hire her based on her expertise. They didn’t. Over time, she learned that in order to be successful, she had to fall in love with sales but not your typical transactional sale. She had...
2020-02-211h 00
Indie Author Lifestyle018: What Indie Authors need to know about Audiobooks with Angela J. FordAre you ready to record your first audiobook? Here's what you need to know before you begin.
In episode eighteen you will learn:
What is an audiobook and where you can get them. Plus check out these 5 audiobook services.Why an audiobook is a different experience from reading a book.The benefits of having an audiobook for your book series.How to find a narrator who can characterize your stories just the way you envision.Determining whether you should read your own audiobook or hire a narrator. Need more? Read this.Understanding what PFH and other audiobook terminology means.Creating...
2020-02-0737 min
Indie Author Lifestyle017: An Entrepreneurial Path to Multiple Stream of Income with Melissa FreyEntrepreneur and Author, Melissa Frey, shares her tips on running a Kickstarter, starting a YouTube channel and reaching your audience on Instagram.
In episode seventeen you will learn:
How to find your author voice and finish your first draft.Why it doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you finish.Learning from your mistakes and determining if and when you should re-release your book.Using Kickstarter as a way for friends and family to support you and offset your publishing costs.Inexpensive incentives to use for your Kickstarter.Using YouTube as another medium to connect with your audience...
2020-01-3154 min
Writer's BoneFriday Morning Coffee: Melissa Rivero, Author of The Affairs of the FalcónsAuthor Melissa Rivero joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel The Affairs of the Falcóns. Guest host Guido Fargiorgio also chats about his Disney+ strategy and laments our reliance on remakes, reboots, and reunions. To learn more about Melissa Rivero, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.
2019-11-1522 min
The Pro Organizer Studio Podcast7 | Incorporating Faith Into Your Business Mission with Jennifer Ford BerryIn today's episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Ford Berry who is a professional organizer and author, and now the leader of a brand new conference called Created Order. I'm chatting with her about the direction her organizing business has gone, how she has incorporated her faith into her message, and what's coming next. (00:00) - Introduction to this episode(00:57) - Introduction to guest, Jennifer Ford Berry (04:02) - Why we are working so hard to maintain things that don't make us happy (05:58) - Jennifer's new big idea (13:31) - What Jennifer's vision is to c...
2019-05-0134 minThe Pro Organizer Studio Podcast4 | Getting Published as a Professional Organizer with Jennifer Ford BerryIn this episode, I am joined by author and professional organizer, Jennifer Ford Berry. She's going to share her story and all kinds of tips on getting published as a professional organizer and what authoring books has done for her business. This is a super interesting interview, so I hope you enjoy! (00:00) - Introduction to this episode(00:53) - Introduction to guest, Jennifer Ford Berry (05:53) - How Jennifer's first book was born (08:51) - How Jennifer took the leap of faith and balanced family and business (11:07) - What Jennifer attributes the most growth h...
2019-05-0139 minFenzi Dog Sports PodcastPetra Ford - Planning for the Obedience RingDescription: Petra Ford joins me to talk about competition obedience — how she creates a plan for the ring and what it was like to win the obedience world cup. Next Episode: We'll be back May 3rd with Debbie Torraca to talk about living and competing with dogs with long backs.
2019-04-2627 min
Dare to be Authentic PodcastSharing Kindness and Understanding with Melissa Ford ThorntonJoin me with guest Melissa Ford Thornton, a Storyteller, Poet, Music Publicist and Lyricist, as we talk about how the challenges she has faced in her life have shaped her as a person who loves to encourage others. Melissa is Co-host of Tree of Trust Podcast, focused on mental wellness topics. She feels that her purpose and passion are to share kindness and understanding.
2019-01-1029 min
Adoption Wise#14: Joys and Challenges of Fostering and Adopting as a Single Mom with Molly FordToday on The Adoption Connection podcast, Lisa sits down with her friend, Molly Ford, a single foster/adoptive mom. Molly shares her story, the good and hard. We also talk about post-adoption depression and grief that affects many parents in this beautiful and complex journey.
Links Relevant to this episode:
Molly Ford on Facebook
Lisa and Melissa answer this reader question:
My child seems nervous and worried a lot. How can I increase his felt safety?
2018-11-0659 min
Leading Through Change with Melissa AgnesHow To Form Crisis Ready Legal Alliances and Practice Compassionate ComplianceJackie Ford, partner at the law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, joins the Invincible Brand Podcast to discuss proactive legal strategies in your crisis readiness and the practice of compassionate compliance. About this episode In my experience, one of the biggest challenges organizations face is forming a crisis ready alliance with their legal department where everyone is on the same page, understands each other's different realities and challenges, and proactively supports and compliments one another's crisis management functions. And yet, once this alliance is formed it is such a powerful asset to the organization's c...
2018-10-0950 min
The Coaching Life042 Melissa FordThe power of shifting to being of service. After twelves years of failing to fill workshops, Melissa hired a coach who helped her shift her focus, and since then she has continued to expand, grow and evolve. This episode gives us all an insight into the journey of an extremely experienced coach, someone who has invested significantly in her own development and whose clients continue to benefit from that investment. This one is all about service, service, and being of service.
Here’s a little more about Melissa:
Melissa Ford is a seasoned business and life coach. Her experience shows us...
2018-05-2452 min