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Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 52: Is EMDR Magic or Marketing? Debunking Therapy BuzzwordsSend a textIn this fiery and insightful episode of Tell Me About Your Mother:Evan and Melissa respond to the backlash after their viral EMDR TikTok clip (24k+ views).They clarify what EMDR is actually doing in the brain—hint: it’s not magic or hypnosis.The hosts tackle common misunderstandings about working memory theory, bilateral stimulation, and exposure therapy.Evan shares a powerful campfire story involving a dysregulated parent and shame spirals.Melissa explores how trauma theory intersects with parenting, cultural expectations, and body image.Together, they...
2025-09-121h 08Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 48: Review Of Adolescence ShowSend a textEvan and Melissa do a brief review of the Netflix show "Adolescence," mostly focusing on the third episode and the intervention strategies of the Forensic Psychologist. Foresensic Psychologist began with rapport building and quickly shifted to a more authoritarian/contrarian relational toneMelissa, wha are poop puppets? Truth seeking is not rapport building or importantForensic Psychologist becomes dysregulated, fails to co-regulate with clientThe emotional experience of women when male clients become "apish"Social media groups and their confirmation biasesMom taking responsibility for regulating her husband and implicitly teaching her daughter of a woman's role in...
2025-04-1527 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 44: WTF is Christian CounselingSend a text"Christian Counseling" directly opposes the ACA Code of EthicsCounselors' political biases creating division with clientsThe new-age drama of "right and wrong think"Therapists should not be truth-seekersThe importance of sitting with clients that have different ideologiesMelissa shares about her love of Ricky MartinWhy is the counseling profession becoming a banner flag for social justice and advocacy?Approaching a client relationship similarly to visiting a foreign countryWe are entering the client's world, not inviting them to ours Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at...
2024-12-2054 min
Green Adelaide PodcastEp 19: 4 enviro career highlights from 2024 | Water engineer + Water-sensitive urban design + Cultural Projects + Landscape architecture + Conservation advocacy + Soil ecology4 enviro career highlights from 2024For our final 2024 episode, in light of ATAR results coming out this week, we are showcasing the 4 best enviro career insights that appeared on the pod during 2024. You’ll hear from a water engineer, place maker, landscape architect, festival organisers and an ecologist. Our guests talk the different roads taken to purse their career in SA’s environment sector. We hope this ep helps graduates navigate the next chapter of their story.Congratulations to the class of 2024! Catch us for a new pod ep in 2025.The Gr...
2024-12-1749 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 17: w/ Kirstin Abley | Fire ecology & management in South Australia + prescribed burns + geospatial skills + climate change adaptation + bushfire + conservationOn this episode we’ll be talking fire and prescribed burning in metro SA with ecologist Kirstin Abley.Spring in Adelaide means that the National Parks and Wildlife Service is kicking off its annual spring prescribed burn program in prep for this summer’s fire danger season. You’ll hear from Kirstin Abley who manages the Fire Science and Mapping Team at SA’s Department for Environment and Water. She is an ecologist with a background in threatened species, pest species management and fire ecology. The term ‘prescribed burning’ means the controlled use of fire on a p...
2024-10-2449 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 41: Therapists Also Grow In TherapySend a textEvan and Melissa explore how clients have been their greatest teachers. Topics also include:Negative attribution styles Evan and Melissa discuss what they view as their greatest accomplish with a client Sexual trauma response of eliciting “testing behaviors” to possible aggressors The power of entertaining the clients presenting problemExploring with the client: What are we contracting to do?Evan talks about this upcoming climbing trip Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at contactus@tellmeaboutyourmother.run
2024-10-071h 04Green Adelaide PodcastEp 16: w/ Vicki-Jo Russell AM & Jill Woodlands | South Australia's Nature Festival + nature events + careers in conservation + biodiversity advocacy + horticulture + community engagement + resilience in environmental managementOn this episode, we’ll be talking the Nature Festival! The Nature Festival is returning for its fifth year, with over 400 nature-inspired events across South Australia, from 28 Sept until 13 Oct. The pod is joined by the co-founders of the Nature Festival, the Festival Chair Vicki-Jo Russell AM, and Nature Curator Jill Woodlands, to chat how it came about and why you need to check it out this year.The festival is about fostering SA's love of nature. It's a festival with a cause and if that cause speaks to you, please head along and support it. The pro...
2024-09-2647 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 15: RE-RUN w/ Geoff Williams | Platypus Reintroduction to River Torrens + Australian Platypus Conservancy + career in wildlife conservation + platypus + urban adaptability + conservation strategiesYou might not know that August is known as Platypus Month. So to celebrate this iconic Australian creature we’ll be re-running our episode all about platypuses and reintroducing them to metro Adelaide with the fun and knowledgeable Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservatory. I’ll be back with a new ep for the pod next month!This episode we’ll be diving deep into the details of re-introducing platypus to an urban area with platypus expert Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy. The Conservancy is a non-profit environmental organisation that was set...
2024-08-3046 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 39: The Vagus NerveSend a textEvan and Melissa discuss the vagus nerve and its implications in emotional regulation and treatment.3 stages of polyvagal theoryTechnology outrunning our limbic systems evolutionAnxiety tension and fear are attempts to intellectualize feeling Feeling avoidance compared to a nicotine cravingNeurolinguistic programming Melissa also is gracious enough to offer her charts to any of our TMAYM supporters! Feel free to reach out to our email contactus@tellmeaboutyourmother.run Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at contactus@tellmeaboutyourmother.run
2024-08-0245 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 14: w/ Mandy Jones | Conservation & Detection Dogs SA + dogs + detecting endangered or pest species + springer spaniels + rigorous training + conservation work + real-world conservation challengesYou are listening to the Green Adelaide Podcast. I am your host, Melissa Martin. Welcome to episode 14. We are in season 2 of the pod and we are talking dogs.Not just any dogs, we are specifically talking about dogs who do conservation work for Adelaide’s environment. I am joined by one of Adelaide’s leading conservation and detection dog handlers and trainers Mandy Jones. Mandy owns and runs her business called Conservation and Detection Dogs SA. Head to the website: conservationdog.com.au Her dogs are expertly trained to detect a varie...
2024-07-2644 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 12: w/ Rodney Welch & Warwick Keates | City of Port Adelaide Enfield & Wax Design | Yitpi Yartapuultiku/Aboriginal Cultural Space + Port Adelaide + Kaurna + cultural destination + landscape design + Aboriginal engagement + landscape architectureOn this ep, we are chatting about Yitpi Yartapuultiku, meaning in English 'the Soul of Port Adelaide', which is a new Aboriginal Cultural Space being built in the heart of Port Adelaide by the local council, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.Yitpi Yartapuultiku aims to heal Country, bring the community together and provide a place for events and tourism.The space was collaboratively designed by the council alongside local Aboriginal Custodians, Wax Design and Ashley Halliday Architects, and it is expected to be open to the public in early 2025.Our host Melissa...
2024-05-2847 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 11: w/ Dr Nadine Kelly | River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari + lamprey + sponge cities + water engineer + water bugs + river +fishFor this episode, we’ll be talking with Dr Nadine Kelly from the Department for Environment and Water.Nadine is the current Program Leader of the Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin project, but we’ll actually be talking with her about a different water source – the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari.We’ll chat about Dr Nadine’s environmental career journey as a water engineer and download her years of knowledge studying and working in and around the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari. You'll hear about the river's history, changes, local perceptions and her oddly loved lampreys that call it ho...
2024-04-2644 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 10: w/ Dr Sheryn Pitman | Ecological literacy, nature education, how our city got National Park City statusFor this episode, we’ll be talking with Green Adelaide’s Dr Sheryn Pitman. Sheryn completed her PhD in Ecological Literacy, where she explored some of the complex relationships people have with the natural world. For this episode we’ll be diving into Sheryn’s environmental career journey, talk a little about Adelaide’s National Park City status and what that means for our city, plus we’ll nut out the key learnings from her ecological literacy research. Green Adelaide Podcast is your enviro-exclusive on the people, projects and news of metropolitan SA.Hosted by our...
2024-03-2841 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 7: w/ Jason Van Weenen | Talking grey-headed flying foxes in metro AdelaideOn this episode we'll be chatting with SA's local bat expert and the Team Leader of Urban Biodiversity at Green Adelaide Jason Van Weenen about Adelaide's new-ish population of grey-headed flying foxes. All your flying fox questions will be answered, including why they aren't just called bats.If you are intrigued by Jason's love of iNaturalist. You can get involved today. You'll contribute to local environmental science knowledge by signing up to iNat and recording your nature observations. Explore their website: www.inaturalist.org"iNat is where I'm at!"Welcome to another episode of...
2023-12-2943 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 6: w/ Lisien Loan | Talking wildlife ethics and permits in South AustraliaOn this episode we'll be chatting with the leader of conservation and wildlife at the Department for Environment and Water in SA Lisien Loan on wildlife ethics and permits. Plus, we'll dive into her career from studying geography to becoming the Director of navigating the complexities wildlife management in South Australia. What's the future of wildlife conservation in SA? Tune in for the answer. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast.We’re your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metro...
2023-11-3039 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 5: w/ Natalya Giffney | Talking what you need to know to start food gardening in metro SAWith spring being prime planting time, this episode will feature food gardening. We'll be chatting with expert food gardener and educator Natalya Giffney from Green Adelaide. Tune it to find out why food gardening is all the rage now, and how to easily get started, even with no yard, to save money on your grocery bill!Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast.We’re your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia.This podcast is for th...
2023-10-2739 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 4: w/ Dr Karl Hillyard | Talking living with wildlife in metropolitan South AustraliaOn this episode we’ll be talking the in-and-outs of living with wildlife and managing human-wildlife conflicts in metropolitan South Australia, with Principal Ecologist at SA's Department for Environment and Water Dr Karl Hillyard. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast.We’re your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia.This podcast is for those who want or have a career in SA’s environmental industry. We feature the experts, including the leaders and ecolog...
2023-09-2936 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 26: What Are We Doing?Send a textEvan, Melissa, and Eli discuss the intention of the podcast and ways to become more intentional in our discussions. Melissa is our podcast mommyIncorporating the interpersonal supervision model into our conversationsChasing trends creates pop psychology and misinformation The power of Free Association Support the showHave any questions or insights about this episode? Reach out to us at contactus@tellmeaboutyourmother.run
2023-09-2716 minGreen Adelaide PodcastEp 3: w/ Geoff Williams | Australian Platypus Conservancy | Talking platypus and reintroducing to urban South AustraliaOn this episode we’ll be talking everything about platypuses and the in-and-outs of reintroducing them to metropolitan Adelaide with world-renowned platypus expert Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy. Welcome to another episode of the Green Adelaide Podcast. We are metro SA’s first environmental industry podcast. We’re your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia.This podcast is for those who want or have a career in SA’s environmental industry. We feature the experts, including the leaders and ecologists to the planners and...
2023-08-2446 min
Green Adelaide PodcastEp 2: w/ Tammy Partridge | Talking water, careers and looking after metropolitan SA's rivers and creeksWelcome to the 2nd Green Adelaide Podcast episode!Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia.We are talking all things water in metropolitan Adelaide with Green Adelaide's urban water team leader, Tammy Partridge and her career from regional farm hand to urban water manager.------Do you want or have a career or interest in SA’s environment? This podcast is your insider enviro-exclusive about the people, projects, and news of SA.The Green Adelaide Podcast is hosted by our Communications Manager Melissa Ma...
2023-07-2732 min
Green Adelaide PodcastEp 2. w/ Tammy Partridge talking water, careers and looking after metropolitan SA's rivers and creeksWelcome to the 2nd Green Adelaide Podcast episode!Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia.We are talking all things water in metropolitan Adelaide with Green Adelaide's urban water team leader, Tammy Partridge and her career from regional farm hand to urban water manager.------Do you want or have a career or interest in SA’s environment? This podcast is your insider enviro-exclusive about the people, projects, and news of SA.The Green Adelaide Podcast is hosted by our Communications Manager Melissa Ma...
2023-07-2732 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 23: Pound TownSend a textMelissa rejoins Evan and Eli. They quickly realize that Melissa is the mother of the group and helps "police" the episode content. This realization prompted Evan and Eli to explore the origins of foreskin shots.What are foreskin shots?Clients exposed to clinical media and come to therapy with inaccurate self-diagnoses Incels on dating apps Men, stop taking people to pound town all the time Being sexualized on dating appsIs the first time with a partner a good litmus test?Performance anxiety Porn addictionPurity cultureCults Support the showHa...
2023-07-2148 min
Green Adelaide PodcastEp 1: w/ Prof Chris Daniels & Brenton Grear | Talking careers, rewilding, torrens, platypusOur first Green Adelaide Podcast episode is out now! Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metropolitan South Australia. We are launching the Green Adelaide Podcast with a bang! Our podcast host, Green Adelaide Communications Manager Melissa Martin, interviews our leaders Green Adelaide Board Presiding Member Prof Chris Daniels and Green Adelaide Director Brenton Grear. They chat all things from their school days, life and environmental career tips, the term rewilding and what it means for Adelaide, plus the dream of reintroducing platypus to the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari one...
2023-06-2030 min
Green Adelaide PodcastIntroducing the Green Adelaide PodcastIntroducing the launch of the Green Adelaide Podcast on 20 June 2023.Your insider scoop on all things cool, green, and wild in metro South Australia.Why listen?Do you want or have a career/interest in SA’s environment? This podcast is your insider enviro-exclusive about the people, projects, and news of SA.You’ll hear from the experts including the leaders and ecologists to the planners and marketers.We’re not your regular environmental podcast, we’re your cool cultural podcast. How we live with our environment in Adela...
2023-06-0501 min
Scar Tissue107: Untangling Possibility from Reality w/ Melissa MartinMelissa Martin is a business and embodiment coach and creator of the Boldly Courageous community and podcast. She has walked through dark seasons and knows what it’s like to start over and write a new story. Melissa’s a dog mom, loves her dance parties, and is about to join the Tulum swirl - so these two Melissas get it.In this episode, Melissa shares why her life is about being an example, not the expert. She highlights the moments in her life when she became aware of grief, what true integrity looks and feels like, and...
2022-12-2246 min
Desire to InspireMoving HacksMelissa shares the moving hacks that helped her have a stress-free seamless move. From the perfect air mattress, to cleaning your toilet, to having a tool kit on deck, to selling your soul to Amazon, tune in for some great discoveries Melissa learned through her moving experience! Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
2022-11-3030 minDesire to InspireRoad Trip Vlog to Charleston feat. Kelsey RiegertJoin Melissa and her cousin Kelsey from the road on their way to Melissa's new home, Charleston, SC! This episode is a vlog-style episode filled with laughs, hot takes, a rap by Kelsey, ASMR, getting tractor trailers to honk, and much more. They talk all things road trips and share with you their 15 hour journey to Charleston as if you are a fly on the wall. Enjoy and don't forget to live laugh love. xo.Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
2022-11-1644 minDesire to InspireAll Things TravelHear travel hacks, tips, and different ways of living lift in this episode with Melissa with a sprinkle of humor from being overtired. Traveling is good for the soul, and so Melissa hopes this episode encourages you to get out into the world and explore! Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
2022-11-0136 minDesire to InspireBeing Intentional and Forming Great HabitsIt is so easy to spend your day going through the motions and then by the end of the day, you have absolutely nothing to show for it. This is exactly what Melissa tries to avoid in this episode and discusses ways to be intentional in how you want to spend each day, week, and month. Living intentionally goes hand in hand with forming good habits and slashing bad ones. Inspired by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, Melissa explains some of the most stand out takeaways to help you form better habits. I...
2022-10-1925 minTell Me About Your MotherEpisode 12- When Interns MutinySend a textUsing their usual style of humorous narrative, Melissa, Evan, and Eli extemporaneously delve into their professional experience with parallel process as clinical supervisors. What is parallel process? Briefly, parallel process is rooted in the psychoanalytic concepts of transference and countertransference where supervisees inadvertently recreate the issues, thoughts, and feelings they experience with clients within the supervisor-supervisee relationship (transference). Further, parallel process exists when supervisors respond to the supervisee in the same way the supervisee responds to the client (countertransference). In this manner, the supervisory relationship reenacts, or is parallel with, the client-counselor relationship. Evan, Eli...
2022-04-131h 06Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 8- Emotional AdultingSend a textEvan, Melissa, and Eli explore the ingrained familial contracts, the power of renegotiation, and seeking internal wellness. Evan explores the ways in which his dysfunctional family system has impacted his toxicity tolerance and his newly formed self-gatekeeping. Speaking about the holiday season also generated discussions related to:Self-help language perceived as condescension in argumentsBodybuilding/body dysmorphiaIs your roommate/spouse actually upset about the dishes?Who the hell standardized perfection?Skill-based therapy serving as groundwork for exploring a deeper therapeutic process
2021-12-311h 08Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 7 - Vibrators for AllSend a textWARNING -- Discussion of sex practices ahead! Tell Me About Your Mother ventures into the world of sex education and sexual health in this unscripted expression of how psychotherapists broach the subject of sexuality with our clients, ourselves, as well as with colleagues. Speaking about sexuality also generated discussions related to:What is anxiety really about?How do we help our clients dissect their experiences with anxiety?Romantic infatuation as evidence of attachment trauma;What does it mean to like and know someone?...
2021-12-071h 20Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 6- You’re Just Not That ImportantSend a textTell Me About Your Mother offers an unscripted look at the genius and controversy of Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special now streaming on Netflix. Our reactions to and perception of Dave Chapelle’s message lead us to contemplate whether we can help others change and grow, particularly people within our personal lives, as well as:How social media influences our thoughts;Going Gault within the counseling profession;Consequences of the decisions made by an elite population;Vicarious trauma’s effect on our relationships and in...
2021-12-071h 13Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 5- Against Familial GrainsSend a textWhat do you get when you cross maladaptive family dynamics with a resilient spirit and an intellectually curious mind? Evan and Eli share how their family dynamics have shaped their pursuit of excellence in psychotherapy as well as contributed to their own personal growth. Sit a spell and laugh with us as we contemplate:Familial social contractsFears which arise in us while listening to clients’ narrativesImportance of pursuing one’s passionDifference between purpose and meaningEnmeshment to the point of se...
2021-12-011h 01Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 4- Queerly CulturalSend a textSecurely fasten your headphones, dear listeners, as we drop a few F bombs while contemplating our own cultural indoctrination and the meaning behind clients’ “testing behaviors.” In this episode, Eli, Evan, and Melissa explore many topics related to racial and cultural identity development including:What is “queer”?Assignment: Watch the newest Dave Chapelle comedy special on NetflixFear of speaking one’s mind Multicultural development while recognizing one’s privilegeRelationship between shame and racial identity developmentManaging biases while maintaining pres...
2021-12-011h 08Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 3 -Dirty Laundry of Substance Use TreatmentSend a textJoin us as Tell Me About Your Mother explores issues impacting the quality of substance use treatment. Evan, Eli, and Melissa share their insights into how they experienced working as clinicians in substance use treatment and offer solutions for improving the industry.Topics explored in this episode include:Observations of group therapy vs. group facilitationValue of therapeutic relationshipsEthical counseling in substance use treatmentWhat is the product substance use treatment sells?
2021-11-191h 10Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 2- Fear Factor: Equine Ejaculate or Emotional Intimacy?Send a textHow do our client’s cultural beliefs and experiences inform our sessions? Are we able to hold space for beliefs which do not reflect our own? In this episode, Eli, Melissa, and Evan explore what we love about psychotherapy. In answering this question, we contemplate the role our clients’ stories and dare we say it, delusions, play in their lives and within the counseling process. Additionally, Evan shares his experiences with emotional vulnerability in group therapy.Topics explored in this episode include:Beauty of clie...
2021-11-191h 26Tell Me About Your MotherEpisode 1: Titanic Family Dynamics -- An IntroductionSend a textEvan, Eli, and Melissa welcome you to their inaugural podcast of Tell Me About Your Mother. In this episode, we explore how our quest for excellence in psychotherapy led us to create this podcast. Evan shares how his childhood fascination with the movie Titanic relates to his family dynamics and thus influenced his career in addiction and mental health treatment. Please join us each week as we delve into issues related to practicing excellence in psychotherapy in an authentic, humorous manner. Who...
2021-11-0848 min
Boldly CourageousHow To Attract Abundance - My Interview on Reuben Driedger's PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with the incredible, Reuben Driedger on his podcast, Heart Centered Millionaire.
In this episode, we’ll talk about alignment, putting in the work, and money mindset.
My guest this week is Melissa Martin! Melissa is a business coach, abundance expert, podcaster, and creator of the Ignite Academy for Network Marketers. Melissa’s zone of genius is helpin...
2021-07-2635 minBoldly CourageousHow to Transition From a Breakup - My Interview on Shahrzad Shukra's PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with the beautiful, Shahrzad Shukra on her podcast, Fully Adored.
In this episode of the Fully Adored Podcast, I interview Melissa Martin.
Melissa and I talk about how to transition from a breakup and how to have a positive relationship with money.
Here’s a deeper look into this episode:
Melissa’s story on tra...
2021-07-2346 minBoldly CourageousHow to Get Authentic and Really Move the Needle In Network Marketing - My Interview on Tracy O'Malley's PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with my soul sister, Tracy O'Malley on her podcast, The Leadership Formula Podcast.
This week’s guest has a beautiful soul and is going to be a gift to everyone who listens. Melissa Martin is all about network marketing and how to get authentically aligned with yourself and where you are going. She has developed a coaching system a...
2021-07-1944 minBoldly CourageousReel Viral, Reel Fast - My Interview on Aaron James' PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with Aaron James on his podcast, Defund Old School Network Marketing Radio. In this episode, we talk about how to break through limiting beliefs around money and self-worth, divorce, dating, living in radical alignment and authenticity, scaling your business, and so much more.
Melissa Martin, coach for network marketers, had never made a video before. After her first...
2021-07-1252 minBoldly CourageousEnding Relationships, Choosing Your Potential and Trusting Yourself - My Interview on Nichole Sylvester's PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with my friend, Nichole Sylvester, for her podcast Miracle Minded. In this episode, we talk about ending relationships, putting yourself first, choosing your potential and so much more.
Today, I am bringing you this conversation I had with my friend, Melissa Martin. In this episode we talk about everything from the dynamic of relationships, ending a relationship, choos...
2021-07-091h 00Boldly CourageousHow to Handle Resistance and Navigate Align - My Interview on James Silvas' PodcastWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! For the next month, I’ll be sharing episodes of other podcasts I’ve been a guest on to give you a different perspective. This next episode is one I did with the incredible, James Silvas, on his podcast, Be That 1%. In this episode, we talk about leadership, navigating through resistance, what alignment looks like and so much more.
In today’s episode of Be That 1% with James Silvas, he talks with Business Coach and Podcaster Melissa Martin on Leadership and how to overcome resistance.
We dis...
2021-07-051h 12Boldly CourageousUnderstanding Trauma, Attachment Styles and Relationship Patterns with Melissa LapidesWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! In this episode we talk all about the different trauma responses that you can experience in your life and why they’re important to understand. We dive into the different attachment styles that we form because of the trauma bonds and how they show up in different relationships. How we attract different relationships not only professionally but also personally and why it’s important as a business professional in the coaching industry or network marketing to have an awareness of these types of things in order to not perpetuate the problem.
2021-03-2948 minBoldly CourageousGet Out of The Start Stop Reset Cycle and Become More Consistent in Your BusinessWelcome back to the Boldly Courageous Podcast! A major pain point I know you have been struggling with in your business is consistency. It’s so easy to find yourself in a cycle of start/stop/reset over and over again. I’ve been there and I know how frustrating it can be. On today’s episode I’m sharing some tools to help you stop the cycle and get into a consistent rhythm in your business now.
In this episode you will learn:
About my 1:1 coaching and how to apply
Why we get into a cycl...
2021-01-1530 minBoldly CourageousThe Power of Permission, Living with Joy and Experiencing Love in Action with Kaitlyn NorwoodToday on the Boldly Courageous Podcast I have one of my 1:1 private coaching clients Kaitlyn Norwood. Kaitlyn utilizes her Masters degree in social work and 10+ years of experience to help women feel more joy every day in their lives. Through her signature 10/10 Method and Love In Action program Kaitlyn is showing women the power of living with joy, awareness and empowerment in all areas of their lives.
In this episode you will learn:
That personal responsibility is the key to your happiness
The importance of advocating for yourself and your needs
How to identify h...
2021-01-0439 minBoldly CourageousTapping Into A Massive Vision & The Evolution of Ladies Aligned with Sandy Vo & Melissa MartinWelcome to the LAST episode of the Boldly Courageous Podcast of 2020. It’s been one heck of a ride for sure. For this last episode I’m sharing a special update that my business partner Sandy Vo and I did regarding our business that we co-founded called Ladies Aligned. Like most we have had to reimagine the future of our business and how we create impact in an even bigger way.
In this episode you will learn:
How Sandy Vo and I met and connected through tragedy and vulnerability
The creation of Ladies Aligned
Our mi...
2020-12-2838 minBoldly CourageousConscious Communication & Effective Sales with Melissa MachatToday’s guest on the Boldly Courageous Podcast is NLP Master Practitioner and Coach Melissa Machat. After building a successful career in real estate Melissa found herself waking up each day feeling unfulfilled and out of alignment in her business. She decided to pivot into the coaching world and now teaches people how to master their mindset and align with their values.
In this episode you will learn:
Why Melissa walked away from a successful career in the real estate industry
How to look at your future self when making a hard decision
What Neuro...
2020-12-2143 minBoldly CourageousExploring Resistance When It Comes To Creating Real WealthWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Recently I had a great conversation with my girl Jenn Kennedy — that’s coming soon, so definitely check that out — and I had a massive breakthrough around my money mindset. I realized that not all of my spending choices are completely aligned with my value system around money. If I want to reach my true money goals and be the incredible, financially savvy boss babe I know I can be, I have to take a hard look at my spending habits and make some changes. This episode is all about...
2020-10-2921 minBoldly CourageousQuitting A Secure Job To Follow Your Dreams With Daniella InzerilliWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to Boldly Courageous! Have you ever worked in a job that you knew was not in alignment with your soul? Maybe it was a well-paying job, maybe you really admired the company, or maybe you had friends among your coworkers, but still, you knew that job was not right for you. What do you do in that situation? My guest today has been there, and she knows what it’s like to walk away from a job to pursue her dreams. Today, my dear friend and former client, Daniella Inzerilli, is living on purp...
2020-10-2633 minBoldly CourageousThe Light and Dark Side of Jealousy
Hey Babe! Today on the podcast I’m sharing my experience with both the light side and shadow side of jealousy. Like money, I believe that jealousy is also an amplifier for underlying energy and has the potential to bring out the light and dark in all of us, depending upon how we act upon it. If you've ever felt jealous about someone else's success or happiness, it's not necessarily a bad thing! Jealousy can be a powerful tool for self-activation when it comes to living your dream life. In this episode I share how you can leverage jealousy fr...
2020-10-2220 minBoldly CourageousBreaking Relationship Patterns with Stefanos SifandosHow’s it going, love? Thank you so much for joining me on the Boldly Courageous podcast! In this episode, we talk about relationships — specifically how we can break out of toxic patterns and have the love life of our dreams. Relationships are one of the most beautiful things we have in life, but we all know that they can be messy and at some times, hurtful. How do we balance our masculine and feminine energies and curate relationships that are healthy, life-giving, and enjoyable? To answer this question, I have love expert and relationship coach Stefanos Sifandos here to t...
2020-10-1953 minBoldly CourageousI'm in LoveWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episdoe of Boldly Courageous! This episode is all about love. For the last eight or nine months, I have been doing a TON of work on myself. I have been raising my vibration and really getting into a frequency of love — specifically deep self-love. And that’s what this episode is all about! I want to share with you a little about my journey toward self-love and hopefully empower you to raise your own vibration and love yourself as deeply as I love myself! Let’s dive in!
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2020-10-1524 minBoldly CourageousHealing Your Womb with Jasmin AcevedoWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! I am so excited you are here today because I’ve got an absolutely incredible Lightworker on the show to teach us how to tap into the ultimate source of our feminine power: Out wombs. So many of us as women have experienced trauma or wounding to our wombs, and we need healing. Jasmin Acevedo is here to help! Jasmin is a goddess and a rising leader in the wellness space, and I have loved watching her grow and own her power as a new busi...
2020-10-1249 minBoldly CourageousWho You Become in the Pursuit of Your GoalsWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to Boldly Courageous! I recently had a conversation with my coach, Lindsay Mango, and she asked me this question: What thoughts come up when you think about setting a goal? And I realized that I have all kinds of limiting beliefs around goal-setting. But here’s the thing: Setting goals is not about hitting the actual goal. It’s about who you become in the process of pursuing it. So today, I’m talking all about goal-setting, my own limiting beliefs, and the one mindset shift we can all make to become the best ver...
2020-10-0825 minBoldly CourageousSexual Healing and Connecting with Your Feminine Power with Haley HelvestonWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of Boldly Courageous! Today, I have the fabulous Haley Helveston on the show to talk about the absolute importance of sexual healing. There is so much discomfort and awkwardness around sex, especially for us as women, but Haley is an expert. She’s sharing her wisdom and light to help us all connect with our divine feminine energy, and learn about our bodies, and start truly enjoying sex! I learned a ton from this episode, and I know you will, too, so let’s get started!
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2020-10-0537 minBoldly CourageousCultivating Female Relationships with Melissa Martin, Jenn Kennedy, Jess Glazer, Lauren Salaun, Samantha Kozuch and Taylor Simpson.Hi love! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! I’m currently
in Tulum Mexico with 5 of my closest girl friends celebrating all
things life, health, abundance and success. We all have gotten so many
questions on how to cultivate female friendships that we decided to
sit down together and record a podcast.
In this episode you will learn:
-How to tap into your own energy when you’re around others.
-Creating boundaries that honor your values and energy
-How to love people for who they are
-Recognize that your friends won’t appeal to all sides of who...
2020-10-0156 minBoldly CourageousSocial Media Strategies To Grow Your Brand with Reuben DriedgerWhat’s up, babe?! Happy Monday and welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! I am so grateful for all of you. I’ve got a question for you: Are you working hard or are you working smart? Sometimes, we can get caught up in the hustle culture and work ourselves into the ground when really, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. If you’re struggling to know where to put your time and effort into building your brand, then this episode is for you. I have the brilliant Reuben Dridger here today to dive into all things s...
2020-09-2846 minBoldly CourageousThe Biggest Lie You've Been Sold In Network MarketingWhat’s up, babe?! Today, I’m talking about the single greatest lie you’ve been sold in network marketing. Other network marketers will tell you that you own your own business, you’re a CEO, and you are totally in control. But the truth is, if you’re in network marketing, you are not a business owner. You can manage a team of 5,000 people, as I did, but you still don’t own the company. That’s the bad news — The good news is that network marketing can still be incredibly empowering! So today, I’m going to teach you how to g...
2020-09-2417 minBoldly CourageousWriting Copy That Converts with Lisa CumesWhat's up, babe?! Happy Monday and welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Have you ever struggled writing copy for your business? Maybe you've just created a website, and you're beginning on some sales copy, but you're struggling to put it into words. Or maybe, you're trying to up your social media game, but you keep changing your captions because it doesn't sound like you. If so, then this episode is PERFECT for you. I know it was for me. Today, I have copywriting guru Lisa Cumes here to share all the secrets about copywriting, crafting content, and creating...
2020-09-2145 minBoldly Courageous7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Joined Network MarketingWhat’s up, babe?? Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! You guys, I am getting so excited right now because enrollment for my Ignite Academy officially opens on Tuesday, September 22nd. This course is a six-week self-guided journey through the knowledge and wisdom I’ve accumulated over the last 8+ years of working in business and business coaching. I am so excited to go on this journey with you! And just to give you a little taste of all the goodness, in this episode, I’m sharing the seven things I wish I’d known when I started my career i...
2020-09-1738 minBoldly CourageousGetting Out of Your Head and Listening To Your Soul with Mickaela McNattWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! This episode is one of the most special and powerful ones yet. My dear friend Mickaela McNatt is joining me today to talk about getting out of your head and really connecting to your soul. I met Mickaela through her partner, Bryce, who was in my Mastermind, and over the last several months, I have watched this woman transform her life and get deeply in touch with her soul. Mickaela is a magical unicorn, and if you want to learn how to connect with your in...
2020-09-1443 minBoldly CourageousWhat Comes First, Leadership or Rank, In Network Marketing?Hey babe! Welcome back to Boldly Courageous. I’m so glad you’re here! Today, I’m talking about the difference between attaining a high rank in a network marketing company and actually developing the leadership skills you need to sustain growth over the longterm. Here’s the thing: You can make a ton of money in network marketing, but it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have the right skills and systems in place to sustain that kind of growth. This episode is going to be very informative for all you boss babes out there, but especially f...
2020-09-1018 minDesire to InspirePursue Your Passion feat. Nikki ZainoHave you ever felt too discouraged or not good enough to pursue your passion? Have you even figured out what your passion is? You're not alone! Nikki Zaino talks about how dance has always been her passion and how she found the organization Dance Works Boston to continue her relationship with dance after moving to Boston. Melissa and Nikki talk about different ways to find your passions and interests and how it is so important to have something outside of work to keep you going! Instagram: @nikkii_zaiino Instagram: @danceworksboston Website: http://danceworksboston.com/
2020-09-0842 minBoldly CourageousHaving It All with Loraine Martinez BellamyWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of Boldly Courageous! Today, I’m talking about a subject that is so relevant to so many women out there: Is it possible to have it all? Can you be a mom and still be true to yourself and live the life you want? To discuss this topic, I’ve brought on my dear friend, Loraine Martinez Bellamy. Loraine is an incredible attorney as well as a successful coach, real estate agent, and new mom. She’s such a beautiful soul and an incredible source of inspiration for me — I know you’l...
2020-09-0754 minBoldly Courageous7 Ways To Determine A Return On Your InvestmentWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, we’re going through seven different types of returns you can receive for your investments. When we think of receiving a return on our financial investments, we’re primarily thinking about financial returns, right? If I invest $1000 in my business, I want to know how quickly I can make and exceed $1000 in new revenue. But the truth is there are other ways you can receive a return on your investment, and they are just as important — if not more important — than your financial returns. So if you’re ready to le...
2020-09-0331 minBoldly CourageousBecoming a Powerhouse Woman with Lindsey SchwartzWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, I’m having a conversation with the brilliant and beautiful Lindsey Schwartz. Lindsey is the genius behind Powerhouse Women — a global community and annual event for women to make connections and empower each other. Lindsey has a lot of wisdom to share, and our conversation goes deep. We discuss the importance of letting go of control in the face of the unexpected and how we as women can connect with other women and create community. Babe, this episode is inspiring, and you’re going to want t...
2020-08-3144 minBoldly CourageousDo You Need A Teacher or A Coach To Grow Your Business?What’s up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, I’m talking to you about the difference between teachers and coaches. You might be thinking, “Aren’t teachers and coaches pretty much the same?” But while they share similar roles and can both be immensely helpful, I think there’s a key difference between them. So today, I want to talk about what makes teachers and coaches different to help you discover which one might be best for you and your business right now. Let’s get started!
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2020-08-2721 minDesire to InspireRedefining Aging feat. Lia LevittOftentimes, aging is brought up in a negative light, whether you are a senior in high school or a senior at a senior center. It is Lia Levitt, Owner of Academic Architect and Ain't She Sweet, LLC mission in life to redefine that conversation and make it an exciting and positive one! Throughout the episode, Melissa and Lia talk about how Lia came about starting both of her businesses, along with how all of the work she does ties together so seamlessly.Instagram: @aintshesweetauthor Website www.aintshesweet.net Website: www.academicarchitect.net Instagram: @d...
2020-08-251h 04Boldly CourageousUsing The Enneagram for Conscious Leadership with Network Marketing Pro Tracy O'MalleyWhat's up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, we're talking all about the Enneagram — one of the most powerful personality tools for understanding yourself and others. here are so many things you can use the Enneagram for, especially from a leadership perspective. Communication is literally at the core of everything we do as networker marketers, entrepreneurs, and coaches. As business leaders, we can utilize the tool of the Enneagram to speak the languages that our ideal clients and team can understand! I have an Enneagram expert here today to teach us why the Enneagram is so imp...
2020-08-2448 minBoldly CourageousOperating with Trust, Integrity and ConsentWhat's up, babe?! As always, I am so honored and grateful that you are here! Today, I want to share with you three powerful words that will change your life: Trust, Integrity, and Consent. These words have transformed my relationships, my business, and my personal life. They have helped me live a life that is aligned with my soul's purpose. At the root of consent, there is a deep, deep trust and commitment to your own integrity — first to yourself and second to the people in your life. In this episode, I want to unpack what consent really means an...
2020-08-2018 minBoldly CourageousThe Power of LinkedIn For Network Marketers with Scott AaronWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! For all you network marketers out there — you are going to want to bookmark this episode and listen to it again and again. I have with me today network marketing guru and LinkedIn expert, Scott Aaron. Babe, this man is a genius. He’s bringing you his inside scoop on how to use LinkedIn to find new leads, recruit the best people, and maximize your business potential. This episode has a TON of fantastic practical tips in it, and I know it will help you grow your business.
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2020-08-1751 minBoldly CourageousFull Moon and New Moon Rituals To Expand Your BusinessWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, I want to talk to you about full moon and new moon rituals. You all know that I am here for the “woo woo” stuff! That’s why I enjoy creating rituals around the full moon and the new moon. I think those two times of the month have their own unique energies, and I think tapping into those energies can help you create new opportunities for you — and not only in your business but in every area of your life! So let’s dive in and t...
2020-08-1329 minBoldly CourageousThe Get Up Girl Joanna VargasWhat's up, babe?! Welcome to Episode 34 of Boldly Courageous! Let’s be honest — Life comes with heaps of setbacks and letdowns. Have you ever wondered how many more times you can get knocked down? Lucky for us, Joanna Vargas, my friend and founder of The Getup Girl Podcast, is joining us to talk about what it looks like to fall down and get up time and time again. We’re going to dive deep into the importance of getting curious and asking better questions to expand your life and experience everything that’s possible. Let me tell you, Joanna is someo...
2020-08-1044 minBoldly CourageousOMG If I Get One More 'Hey Girl' MessageHey babe! Welcome back to Boldly Courageous! Today, I want to talk about ‘Hey Girl’ messages. We’ve all gotten them — emails and DM’s that network marketers that have copied, pasted, and sent out a thousand times. I get it — they’re annoying. But here’s the thing: there’s a real person behind those messages, and she’s just trying to step into her network marketing career and promote something she’s passionate about! So today, I’m giving you my best advice about ‘Hey Girl’ messages. I’ve got some words of wisdom for those who receive those messages, and I’...
2020-08-0630 minBoldly CourageousFind Your Why with Gia GolinelloWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome to Episode 32 of the Boldly Courageous podcast! My guest today is all about creating small habits to reach your big goal successfully. I’m so excited to introduce you to my new friend, Gia Golinello. She’s the epitome of a boldly courageous woman, and she’s here to help you achieve your dreams! If you’ve ever found yourself wishing you could lose 15 lbs, gain 100 clients, or run a marathon, but you haven’t figured out how to stay motivated, you will not want to miss this episode!
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2020-08-0333 minBoldly CourageousReceive More Money, Clients, and Love Doing ThisWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today, I want to talk to you about the idea of receiving. I think that too often — especially as women — we don’t open ourselves up to receive abundance, money, clients, acclaim, and even love. We attach feelings of guilt and judgment to the act of receiving, so we block gifts from coming into our lives. But ladies, it’s essential that we learn how to flex our receiving muscles! So today, I’m sharing my best tips to help you open your heart and your energy fi...
2020-07-3024 minBoldly CourageousA Different Kind of Strong with Nadia KashouhWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome to Episode 30 of the Boldly Courageous podcast! My dear friend, Nadia Kashouh, is joining me for today’s podcast episode. From the moment I met this woman, I knew that she was destined for greatness. When it comes to teaching women all about confidence, movement, fitness, and loving their bodies, Nadia’s perspective is priceless and timeless. So today, Nadia and I talk about how the mindset you have towards fitness impacts the workouts you do and the results you experience both mentally and physically. So get ready to transform the way you think about...
2020-07-2737 minBoldly CourageousRecruit + Lead Your Network Marketing Team with ClarityHappy Thursday, babe! I am SO excited for this episode. We're going to break down the five things you need to do if you want to be a successful network marketer. Whether you’re tired of signing team members who quit in less than thirty days, trying to find a magic formula for duplication on your team, or wish someone would tell you what to work on to make money, this episode will help you get there. Also, these tips aren't exclusive to network marketing. If you want to be a blogger, own your own business, or land that sp...
2020-07-2316 minBoldly CourageousShare Your Story with Confidence with Doug BopstHey babe! Welcome back to another episode of the Boldly Courageous podcast! I am so excited about this episode, because my guest today is one of the most inspiring individuals I’ve ever met. His name is Doug Bopst, and he’s here to teach you how to own your story and share your authentic self with confidence. Doug and I talk about his journey from being a convicted felon to being the successful coach, podcast host, and storyteller he is today. It’s my honor just to acknowledge Doug’s authenticity and vulnerability. I know his story will inspire...
2020-07-2000 minBoldly CourageousGet More Done In Less Time Doing ThisWhat’s up, babe?! Welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! I am so grateful that you’re here. Today, we’re going to talk about time management. Now, I know that doesn’t sound super sexy, but it’s something that’s been coming up a lot with my one-to-one mentorship clients. When you make a transition from working in the corporate world to becoming a full-time entrepreneur or network marketer, time management can get a little confusing. So I'm going to share with you some things that have really helped me to navigate my week, set myself up for succe...
2020-07-1621 minDesire to InspireIf You're Unhappy, Leave feat. Kelsey RiegertAre you unhappy in your current work position? In this episode Melissa dives right into conversation with her cousin Kelsey Riegert who left her 9-5 job that she absolutely dreaded to create her own dog walking business that is now booming! They go into detail on how Kelsey was able to take that leap, along with the challenges and successes she faced along the way. Instagram: @keepemmoovin Website: www.keepemmoovin.com Instagram: @desiretoinspirepodcastWebsite: www.desiretoinspirepodcast.com
2020-07-1440 minBoldly CourageousTrading Good For Great with Jess GlazerWhat’s up, babe?! Happy Monday, and welcome back to the Boldly Courageous podcast! Today I have the sheer honor of interviewing one of my dear friends, Jess Glazer. She is an absolute genius when it comes to business strategy and making difficult things become super simple. In this episode, we dive into so many different things, including her recent transition to New York City, pivoting in her business, and making the leap to become a full-time entrepreneur. Jess is the definition of someone who had a good life but decided to make it a great one.
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