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Parenting Shrink Wrapped#20: More Than Just Play: Unlocking the Power of Play Therapy with Vanessa KellnerSend us a textIn this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Dr. Melissa Wellner and co-host Sam Straub sit down with special guest Vanessa Kellner, a registered play therapist and founder of Wholesome Healing in Severna Park, Maryland. Together, they explore the true nature of play therapy—how it offers children a language beyond words to process deep emotions and experiences. Vanessa breaks down how play therapy works, why it’s far more than “just play,” and shares fascinating insights on how children express anxiety, trauma, and healing through toys, art, and imaginative worlds. Whether you're a...2025-04-1436 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableIt's Not You, It's ThemIf you've ever heard the words, "It's not you, it's me" - they were right. It is them. And we're getting into why that matters. Vanessa reveals how an unexpected new years eve text triggered a moment of self reflection and shares how the early-therapy version of herself would have reacted. Melissa gets into how the concept of "its them" shows up in her family. We get into why it's important to recognize when someone's behavior as a reflection of their own struggles. From family drama to relationship chaos, we’re breaking down how past experiences shape our connections an...2025-02-1827 min

The Fabric of AmericaVanessa De Los Santos of Eventistry: From Backyard Movie Nights to International EventsHey everyone, this week we talk with Vanessa De Los Santos of Eventistry—a dynamic wedding and events planner who’s redefining the industry with her genuine passion for connection, creativity, and community. In our chat, we dived deep into her journey, the nuances of planning events both locally and internationally, and the challenges and rewards of working in a predominantly white industry.https://www.eventistryct.com/https://www.instagram.com/eventistryllc/Key TopicsEvent Planning & Coordination: We explored the full spectrum of planning—from Vanessa’s first events to the logistical challeng...2025-02-041h 06

The Sober New YorkerVanessa comes full circle in sobriety AND love!Meet Vanessa! Another sober badass from Lake Tahoe. Follow her journey of being a party girl hanging with her friend and co-worker Matt, to finally admitting she had a problem and asking for help. Along the way she finds love, that just happened to be sitting right under her nose. This is a beautiful story of resilience, faith, friendship and ultimately love. When Vanessa Isn't out walking her four dogs, you can find her with her fiancee Matt, at the Dollar Tree or cheering on her fave NFL team - Da Bears! https://www.instagram...2025-01-2954 min

The Melissa Ambrosini ShowMOMENT 50: The 5 Genius Questions That Will Make You Instantly Likeable | Vanessa Van EdwardsMaking new friends can feel awkward and scary. Same with small talk.But these simple yet powerful communication hacks are about to change that forever.In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how to interpret, control and master the tiny communication signals that help you make an amazing impression.Press play to learn: the science-backed reason why some people are popular and others aren’t, how to reframe small talk, the subtle communication mistakes that shutdown new relationships, why you should never ask someone “what do you...2025-01-0216 min

Melissa AmbrosiniMOMENT 50: The 5 Genius Questions That Will Make You Instantly Likeable | Vanessa Van EdwardsMaking new friends can feel awkward and scary. Same with small talk. But these simple yet powerful communication hacks are about to change that forever. In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how to interpret, control and master the tiny communication signals that help you make an amazing impression. Press play to learn: the science-backed reason why some people are popular and others aren’t, how to reframe small talk, the subtle communication mistakes that shutdown new relationships, why you should never ask someone “what do you do”, and the five GENIUS questions that will make you in...2025-01-0216 min $L\'école de la vie$ L'école de la vie39. Clean beauty et solidarité, avec Mélissa Harvey de Zorah BiocosmétiquesPour cet épisode, je rencontre Mélissa Harvey, présidente et fondatrice de l’entreprise Zorah Biocosmétiques.À travers cette conversation, on découvre une entrepreneure passionnée qui a réussi à créer une entreprise rentable tout en restant fidèle à ses valeurs sociales et environnementales, prouvant qu'il est possible de faire du commerce équitable de manière lucrative.Native d’Alma, Mélissa a découvert l’huile d’argan lors d’un stage en commerce équitable au Maroc. Elle revient avec sa première cargaison, qui sera le début d’une belle et...2024-12-111h 14

Holistic Health with MelissaFrom Burnout to Balance: Vanessa Pileggi on Self-Trust, Rest, and Radical AccountabilityIn this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Pileggi, Executive Recruiter, Career Strategist, and host of The Career Edit podcast, to explore the powerful connection between career fulfillment and health. Vanessa shares how her journey began with a wake-up call about her well-being, sparking a shift from burnout as a CPA in the Big 4 to building a career that aligns with her values, strengths, and interests. We dive deep into the health challenges that forced her to confront old patterns, embrace rest, and take radical accountability for her choices. Vanessa opens up about the importance of self-trust...2024-12-0236 min

Melissa AmbrosiniMOMENT 42: This Will Improve All Your Relationships | Vanessa Van EdwardsWant to know the simple but unexpected hacks that can strengthen your romantic and interpersonal relationships? In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how to interpret, control and master the tiny communication signals that help you build beautiful connections. Press play to learn: how to give your partner a biochemical boost of love and attraction, the power of touch and eye contact, how to use personal space correctly (even when you’re on Zoom), and the surprising factors that create distance in a relationship instead of connection. Listen to the full episode: Apple - https://podcasts.ap...2024-11-0707 min

The Melissa Ambrosini ShowMOMENT 42: This Will Improve All Your Relationships | Vanessa Van EdwardsWant to know the simple but unexpected hacks that can strengthen your romantic and interpersonal relationships?In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains how to interpret, control and master the tiny communication signals that help you build beautiful connections.Press play to learn: how to give your partner a biochemical boost of love and attraction, the power of touch and eye contact, how to use personal space correctly (even when you’re on Zoom), and the surprising factors that create distance in a relationship instead of connection.Li...2024-11-0707 min

Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert240. Dr. Vanessa Cavalli Gobbo - How Safe Is Bleaching?Join Journal Club Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Connect on Instagram: @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off About Dr. Vanessa Cavalli Gobbo Bachelor (DDS) in Dentistry from the University of Campinas (1999), MSc (2003), Specialist in Operative Dentistry (2003), PhD (2007) and Post-Doctorate in Dental Clinics (2014), at Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas. Developed part of the PhD research at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (2006), and participated in the Post-Graduation Program of t...2024-10-1545 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableAre the Men OK? Alpha Males, Red Pills, and Toxic MasculinityA few drinks post breakup, a discussion about self-worth, and the revelation of "alpha male" texting techniques led Vanessa and Melissa down the rabbit hole of alpha male influencers. Marketed as self-improvement (which we love) these influencers often lose the plot and warp into misogyny and toxic ideologies. When did men start believing that society is stacked against them? We trace the roots of the red pill movement and the alarming echo chambers many men find themselves in when they try to seek out support and growth. Find us on Instagram @imuncomfortable.podc...2024-09-1728 min

The Melissa Ambrosini ShowMOMENT 29: The #1 Communication Hack That Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know | Vanessa Van EdwardsWant to give yourself an edge in your business and on social media?In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains the subtle verbal, vocal and visual communication cues that can dramatically boost your business, content consumption, audience engagement and conversions.Press play to learn: the critical importance of balancing warmth and competence, what makes Brene Brown so compelling, how to do an audit of the subtle signals you’re sending on your website, how to get people to consume your content, and how to harness the power of cues on...2024-09-0908 min

Melissa AmbrosiniMOMENT 29: The #1 Communication Hack That Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know | Vanessa Van EdwardsWant to give yourself an edge in your business and on social media? In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards explains the subtle verbal, vocal and visual communication cues that can dramatically boost your business, content consumption, audience engagement and conversions. Press play to learn: the critical importance of balancing warmth and competence, what makes Brene Brown so compelling, how to do an audit of the subtle signals you’re sending on your website, how to get people to consume your content, and how to harness the power of cues on social media to build a loyal fo...2024-09-0908 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableWho Knew Joy Could Be So Scary - Foreboding Joy (Dr. Brené Brown)Laying in bed with her boyfriend, content and happy, Vanessa suddenly thought: "Enjoy it while it lasts!" then: "WTF?" Ever find yourself waiting for something bad to happen, or thinking about what could go wrong, just when you're at your happiest? That's foreboding joy—a defense mechanism where we brace ourselves for bad news or disappointment when things are going well (a term popularized by Dr. Brené Brown). "Remember when you were happy once, and then it turned bad? It can happen again." It's this fear that can sometimes make joy feel so terrifying, even though our brain...2024-09-0337 min

The Melissa Ambrosini ShowMOMENT 19: Do THIS In Your Emails To Get Taken More Seriously | Vanessa Van EdwardsDid you know that there’s a simple communication hack that makes people perceive you as more warm and competent in your emails?In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards walks us through the simple hack that will uplevel every email you send from here on out.Press play to learn: the crucial balance to strike in your language, the exact words to use to create warmth and competence, the role of emojis and exclamation points, and why voice memos can be a powerful communication tool.Listen to...2024-08-0505 min

Melissa AmbrosiniMOMENT 19: Do THIS In Your Emails To Get Taken More Seriously | Vanessa Van EdwardsDid you know that there’s a simple communication hack that makes people perceive you as more warm and competent in your emails? In this moment, world-renowned people skills expert Vanessa Van Edwards walks us through the simple hack that will uplevel every email you send from here on out. Press play to learn: the crucial balance to strike in your language, the exact words to use to create warmth and competence, the role of emojis and exclamation points, and why voice memos can be a powerful communication tool. Listen to the full episode: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2024-08-0505 min

Weighing into RealityCoach Vanessa Weighing in on the Benefits of Having a Trainer for your Weight Loss JourneyIn this bonus episode, Vanessa, a coach at Orangetheory and an online health and fitness business owner, shares her insights on the importance of having a trainer to reach your weight loss goals. She explains the process for finding and working with a trainer including the intake, planning, goal setting, and check ins. She emphasizes the importance of managing your expectations, being honest with yourself, and focusing on the basics to be successful. Find Vanessa here: @fit.ness_goalssOrangetheory IG: @otf_appleton Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast 2024-08-0124 min

The Melissa Ambrosini ShowMOMENT 9: Unlock Likeability: The Secret to Stop People Interrupting You | Vanessa Van EdwardsTired of being interrupted? Want to exude more confidence and competence?In this moment, Vanessa Van Edwards, an interpersonal expert and bestselling author, teaches us the subtle communication cues that can help you be heard and perceived as more competent and likeable in every conversation.Press play to learn: the power of bookending your statements, how to use gestures to increase the impact of your words, why you need to check your voicemail RIGHT NOW, how to avoid the ‘question inflection’, the subtle mistake that poor salespeople make, and the best cues to gain...2024-07-0115 min

Melissa AmbrosiniMOMENT 9: Unlock Likeability: The Secret to Stop People Interrupting You | Vanessa Van EdwardsTired of being interrupted? Want to exude more confidence and competence? In this moment, Vanessa Van Edwards, an interpersonal expert and bestselling author, teaches us the subtle communication cues that can help you be heard and perceived as more competent and likeable in every conversation. Press play to learn: the power of bookending your statements, how to use gestures to increase the impact of your words, why you need to check your voicemail RIGHT NOW, how to avoid the ‘question inflection’, the subtle mistake that poor salespeople make, and the best cues to gain respect in any setting. Listen to the...2024-07-0115 min

Move With HeartEp 70: We All Need Therapy with Therapists, Vanessa Bennett and Dené LoganIn this incredibly informative episode, Melissa is joined by therapists Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan. As business partners in retreats and hosts of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, where Melissa has previously been a guest, Vanessa and Dené bring a wealth of knowledge on relationships, motherhood, and managing heavy emotions. Both specializing in relationships, they kick off the conversation by discussing the importance of finding the right therapist and recognizing when it might be time to take a break from therapy. They explore managing deep emotions that we all encounter in everyday life, offering eye-opening perspectives on topics like tr...2024-06-191h 36

Le Monde Paillettes, par Mélissa Normandin Roberge49. Entrevue avec Vanessa GrutmanMélissa partage aujourd’hui son micro avec la merveilleuse Vanessa Gruttman où elles discutent de l’importance de reprendre son pouvoir et d’élever ses standards Si tu attendais un signe de la vie qui te donnait la permission d’avoir une meilleure qualité de vie et d’arrêter de te sentir coupable de vouloir plus, écoute cet épisode! Elles abordent également la nouvelle masterclass gratuite « Solstice » qui aura lieu le 19 juin prochain, une conversation virtuelle de haut niveau pour les entrepreneures, des femmes visionnaires d’exception qui désirent relever leurs standard...2024-06-0427 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableYou Deserve to Pause, Rest and Re-center"Rotting" sounds great in theory, but if you're not used to resting and taking the time to recharge it may cause more anxiety than anything else. Inspired from a text reminder from Melissa to Vanessa, we explore why intentionally getting rest can feel uncomfortable. We discuss the pitfalls of rest as a reward, how to start small (even if it means scheduling in rest time), and share our best tips for after-cry care (which, believe it or not, is very real). If the spirit moves you, have a lil cry (or just rest) yourself. ...2024-03-1230 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableWe Try: Tracking our Cycles (and how helpful it is for EVERYONE!)What if instead of counting down the days until your period ends, you tracked your cycle...the entire time? Melissa has been a fan of knowing the science behind the cycle but Vanessa shares why she was so reluctant to track her period. Like, what men used to do to women (and might still do) in a misogynistic way?! No thanks. BUT over time Vanessa's mind has changed, and yours might too if you're not already a regular tracker. We each share the apps we use to track our cycles and what we like about it and discuss the...2024-03-0533 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableThe Power of DiscomfortWhat happens when you force yourself to be uncomfortable? For Vanessa, it meant finding out pottery was not for her. We're diving headfirst into the wild world of discomfort and exploring how leaning into those cringe-worthy, awkward and sometimes terrifying situations can actually be the secret sauce to leveling up in life. Vanessa reveals her secret new hobby and Melissa sets clear rules for what Fear and Discomfort are allowed to do on a road trip. Tune in for a book rec from Olivia Rodrigo, more words of wisdom from our therapists, and stories about how stepping...2024-02-2042 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableBreak Ups, Make Ups, and Dating Again"It's not you, it's me" is a real thing. We kick this season off exploring the discomfort breaking up, making up, and dating brings. Whether it's the angry break up, the mutual break up, and the "what even was that" "break up", we cover the importance of defining boundaries after a relationship or friendship ends, why "block them" isn't always the best advice (even though it's the most popular), and share mantras and coping mechanisms to help you navigate it all. We discuss Vanessa's recent break up and why the "mutual" break up can feel the worst...2024-02-1338 min

The Melissa Ambrosini Show540: How To Sound More Confident & Communicate Like A Pro | Vanessa Van EdwardsHave you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly command attention and respect, while others get interrupted and overlooked? Perhaps you’re curious about how to share your ideas more effectively — whether that’s in the workplace, on social media, or at a dinner party with friends?Or maybe you’re baffled as to why communication with your partner sometimes leads to arguments instead of understanding?To answer these questions, I’m joined by Vanessa Van Edwards, a renowned behavioral researcher and author of the groundbreaking book, ‘Cues: Master the Secret La...2023-11-211h 16 $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableWe Try: Psychic Palm ReadingsEver wondered what's hidden in the lines on your palms? Vanessa tries psychic tinder and Melissa goes to the local psychic in our hometown in order to confront our fears by getting our palms read for the very first time. Tune in to find out if we become palm reading believers. 2023-10-3143 min

The German New Medicine PodcastInterview with Vanessa: Psoriasis ResolutionIn this episode, Vanessa shares her experience with chronic psoriasis. She tells the story about the conflict and the a-ha moment that caused the symptoms to reduce by 85%! After the interview, stick around to hear Vanessa's experience in Awareness School! We are currently enrolling for the fall 2023 class that begins on October 16th. Use the coupon code: GNMPODCAST for $100 off your enrollment! https://www.everbetterlifeuniversity.com/awareness-school-fall23 Join my weekly Language of Adaptation class to dive deeper into understanding the 5 Biological Laws: https://www.everbetterlifeuniversity.com/LOA 2023-10-0753 min

Real Mother FuckersMelissa Staricka + foster, adoption, and feeling wantedWe love a love story. This one comes from Melissa Staricka, who was fostered and adopted as a baby. We often hear about sad and tragic stories about a failed foster system, about how it’s incredibly hard for parents to adopt, or how many children never get placed in a safe home. Yes, these do happen, unfortunately. But you can find trust in the good — there are positive foster and adoption stories. Melissa shares her experience being fostered then adopted, how she found out she was adopted, and what it was like to learn more about her...2023-08-3158 min $I\'m Uncomfortable$ I'm UncomfortableQuitting Your Job and Dealing with Toxic Work EnvironmentIn this season's debut, we celebrate Melissa's challenging yet freeing decision to QUIT her job, especially when dealing with a toxic work environment. We get into the depths of professional dissatisfaction - how to recognize the signs, manage your emotions, and make an informed choice. Episode Highlights: 🕒 Knowing When It's Time: Besides the Sunday Scaries, a constant feeling of dread and a lack of growth opportunities were just some of the reasons Melissa considered before quitting. Is there a way to decipher the difference between temporary dissatisfaction and a genuine need for change? 😔 T...2023-08-1534 min

Intentionally WellAre Essential Oils Actually Safe? -with Melissa MartinezSend Vanessa a Text MessageIn this highly educational episode, I sit down with the creator and owner of Nourish The Dermis, Melissa Martinez, for an anticipated chat regarding ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY. Melissa is also a certified aromatherapist and specializes in customizable, clean skincare, and she and I have an incredibly helpful and balanced conversation surrounding this controversial topic. What exactly are EOs?Why does oil quality matter?What are the best application methods?How do I dilute them?Safety and PreventionIs diffusing EOs harmless?What do I do if I have a reaction?H...2023-07-121h 26