Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!
Melissa Deally
As an Integrative Health Practitioner I have come to realize that we simply haven't been taught how to optimize our health, and that the average person has habits that are negatively impacting their health, due to this lack of knowledge, through no fault of their own. Public health and our school system simply don't teach us enough about nutrition, sleep, stress, gut health or how interconnected our bodies are! Modern life has us more sleep deprived, stressed out and the sickest ever, and I believe it is time to bring this education to you, so that you CAN be empowered...
Episodes
90,000 Hours at Work: Are You Actually Happy? | Ep 293
Is your job quietly taking over your life? 😰💼 In this episode, Daniela explores the growing problem of work stress and burnout, sharing how chronic stress can shift the brain into survival mode and impact our health, creativity, and decision-making. 🧠⚡The good news? Simple practices like conscious breathing, hand massage, self-hugs, and even water can help calm the nervous system and bring us back into balance. 💧🫶 Daniela's message is simple: don't wait for your wake-up call—your wellbeing matters now. ✨ FREE GIFT: We would love to offer your audience a complimentary neuroscience-based Happiness at Work Workshop for their organization. The workshop provides practical tools to reduce workplace stress, prevent burnout, improve wellbeing, and create healthier and happier ways of working. There is no cost for the workshop. To request one, simply email [email protected]: For Those Who Have a Job and Are Not Happy... Yet | Barnes & Noble® My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.caOur Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp”Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewPersonal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissaDHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysWork stress is a crisis: 6/10 US/Canadian workers are "workaholics" (defined by constant work thoughts, Sunday anxiety, Friday relief), leading to burnout and health issues.Burnout rewires the brain for survival: Chronic stress depletes GABA, shifting the brain from creative problem-solving to a reactive "fight or flight" mode.Simple tools calm the nervous system: Techniques like conscious breathing, hand massage, and self-hugs trigger calming neurotransmitters (serotonin, oxytocin) to counteract stress.Free resources are available: Happy Organizations offers a free, anonymous "Workaholics Anonymous Lab" and a complimentary neuroscience workshop for Melissa's audience.TopicsThe Problem: Work Stress & BurnoutDaniela's work was inspired by her own stress-induced hospitalization 20 years ago.The average person spends ~90,000 hours at work, making purpose and happiness essential."Don't wait for your wake up call" → Find purpose now to avoid deathbed regrets."Workaholics Anonymous Lab"A free, anonymous online support group (Saturdays via Google Meets).Created by Happy Organizations, Inc. (a collective of scientists, strategists, etc.) to address the crisis.Goal: Provide tools to regulate the nervous system without organizational pressure.Rationale: Free access ensures no worker is left without support due to cost.The Science: How Stress Impacts the BrainChronic stress depletes GABA: This neurotransmitter, which normally promotes calm, is overused.Brain shifts to survival mode: The system enters "fight or flight," focusing on defense over creativity.Consequences:Impaired decision-makingReduced conflict resolution skillsIncreased susceptibility to illnessProductivity research: Shorter workweeks (e.g., 4-day) increase productivity and loyalty, proving less work with more consciousness is more effective.The Solution: Simple Neuroscience ToolsThese tools are divided into pre-work, during-work, and post-work categories.Conscious Breathing:Stress → fast, shallow mouth breathing, which signals danger to the nervous system.Technique: Nose breath, hold, mouth exhale. This calms the system and improves brain function.Self-Massage:Massaging hands and fingers triggers calming neurotransmitters (serotonin, oxytocin).Benefit: A discreet way to self-regulate during stressful meetings.Self-Hugs:A powerful way to self-soothe, best done in private (e.g., a bathroom break).Water:Drinking water and submerging hands can have a calming effect.About the Guest: Dr. Daniela Jines is an internationally recognized Happiness at Work Strategist, researcher, author, and global advocate for happiness at work as a human right. A PhD in Organizational Happiness and Fulbright Scholar, she is the co-founder of Happy Organizations and Director of Happiness & Culture at SurfBreak Hawaiʻi. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience and research across 30+ countries, Daniela combines neuroscience, organizational science, human rights, and practical tools to help leaders build healthier, happier, and higher-performing workplaces.Contact info:Website: https://www.happyorganizations.org LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-jines-90b701170/ Instagram: @behappyatwork1.TOPICS:Workaholics Anonymous Lab — Why we created a free global community to help people build a healthier relationship with work, prevent burnout, and learn practical tools for wellbeing. Free neuroscience tools to feel better at work — Simple practices people can use immediately to reduce chronic stress, calm the amygdala, protect cognitive performance, and recover during the workday. What happens to the brain when we work too much — How prolonged cognitive effort affects the prefrontal cortex, glutamate, cortisol, creativity, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Why happiness at work should be accessible to everyone — Well being shouldn't depend on whether an employee or organization can afford expensive programs; practical education and support can be made freely available. How to start changing your relationship with work today — Small, realistic changes involving….About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these...
90-Hour Workweeks to a Breakdown: Jessica’s Wake-Up Call | Ep 292
What if your body is already warning you long before the health crisis arrives? 🚨🌿 In this episode, Jessica, founder of Phoenix Functional Health, shares how 90-hour workweeks led to a public breakdown—and ultimately transformed the direction of her life and career.Jessica explains why symptoms like fatigue, headaches, poor sleep, and caffeine dependence may be common, yet aren't signs to be ignored. Through functional lab testing and personalized health strategies, she helps entrepreneurs listen to the body's "whispers" before they become screams. 🧬✨ Her message: your health is one of your greatest business assets—invest in it before you're forced to. 💛Free gift: The Adrenal Mocktail Guide: https://phoenixfunctionalhealth.com/adrenal-mocktail-guide/If you’re eating well but still running out of energy - or relying on another cup of coffee to keep going—your body may need better resources, not more pressure.The Adrenal Mocktail Guide includes 10 simple, mineral-rich drink recipes designed to support hydration, steady energy, stress resilience, and recovery. They’re quick, practical, and easy to work into a busy day, because supporting your body shouldn’t become another full-time job.My Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.caOur Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp”Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewPersonal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings:Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissaDHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysPersonal Burnout as Catalyst: Jessica's 90-hour workweeks led to a public nervous breakdown, which she recovered from using functional health. This experience became the foundation for her practice, Phoenix Functional Health.Proactive Health Strategy: The core message is to address health issues early ("whispers") to prevent major crises ("screaming"). This proactive approach treats health as a business asset, enabling founders to operate at their peak.Functional Labs for Precision: Functional lab tests are the cornerstone of the method. Unlike standard medical tests, they use optimal health ranges to identify subtle imbalances in hormones, gut health, and more, eliminating guesswork.Holistic, Phased Implementation: A 6-month program uses comprehensive lab data to create a "Performance Blueprint." Implementation is phased, starting with small, high-impact changes to avoid client overwhelm.TopicsJessica's Origin Story: Burnout & Functional HealthJessica's career began in massage therapy (2008), focusing on the mind-body connection through Shiatsu and Qigong.A period of extreme overwork (90-hour weeks) led to a public nervous breakdown, characterized by severe irritability and feeling physically fragile.Key Insight: Recovery showed the limits of "soft" healing arts alone. Functional health testing revealed fundamental imbalances (gut, hormones, stress) that were the root cause.Outcome: Correcting these imbalances restored her resilience, allowing her to handle a 70-hour workweek without feeling overwhelmed. This experience inspired her to help other founders avoid the same path.The Problem: Normalizing "Common" SymptomsA critical distinction was made between "common" (frequently experienced) and "normal" (a sign of optimal health).Common but Not Normal Symptoms:HeadachesOver-reliance on caffeineFatiguePoor sleep (e.g., waking at 2–3 a.m.)The Body's Communication Analogy:Whispers: Early, subtle symptoms.Yelling: Major crises or disease.Societal Pattern: Waiting for a major crisis before addressing health, which leads to longer, more difficult recovery.The Solution: Functional Lab Testing & Personalized PlansFunctional lab tests provide objective data to interpret the body's signals, removing guesswork and client self-blame.Key Differences from Standard Medical Tests:Standard: Uses broad "normal" ranges based on a sick population, often missing subtle issues.Functional: Uses optimal ranges for thriving health, identifying imbalances before they become severe.Melissa's Example: Daily migraines were resolved by identifying and correcting low progesterone via functional labs, a cause her doctor missed.Core Principle: Symptoms are not isolated.Same System → Different Symptoms: Hormonal imbalance can cause headaches in one person and fatigue in another.Same Symptom → Different Systems: Headaches can stem from hormones for one person and inflammation for another.Conclusion: This requires a personalized, non-cookie-cutter approach.Phoenix Functional Health Process1. Comprehensive Lab Testing: A suite of tests provides a full picture of interconnected systems.Tests Cover: Hormones, immune function, inflammation, gut balance, minerals, food sensitivities, detox capacity, blood sugar, and thyroid function.2. Performance Blueprint: A personalized plan is developed from lab data and client history.Includes: Diet, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, and targeted supplementation to resource the body.3. Phased Implementation: The 6-month program introduces changes incrementally.Rationale: Prevents overwhelm by focusing on small, high-impact steps.Goal: Not perfection, but learning the body's language to make informed choices.About the Guest:Jessica Van Antoine, FDN-P, is the founder of Phoenix Functional Health, a performance health practice for high-achieving female founders who are doing many of the “right” things—eating well, exercising, taking supplements, trying to manage stress—and still don’t quite feel like themselves.After nearly 20 years in health and wellness, Jessica has learned that fatigue, brain fog, restless sleep, irritability, and slower recovery rarely belong in separate boxes. They’re signals. Her work combines functional lab testing with personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and nervous-system support to uncover the larger pattern, reduce the guesswork, and identify what matters first.This work is personal. During a chapter of 90-hour workweeks, Jessica kept pushing until the glass finally shattered: she found herself curled beneath her desk, sobbing, unable to carry one more demand. Rebuilding taught her that the answer wasn’t less ambition. Her body needed better resources.Today, Jessica helps women listen before their bodies have to scream. Her goal isn’t to hand them another overwhelming wellness plan, but to help them understand what’s draining the body and brain their business depends on—so they can feel like themselves again and have enough of themselves left for the lives they’re building.Contact info:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-van-antoine-fdnp/"...
Your Health, Your Choice: Exploring Healing Beyond Borders | Ep 291
🌎✨ What if the healthcare option you've been searching for exists somewhere else in the world? Inspired by my recent trip to Split, Croatia, Episode 191 explores medical tourism — why people travel internationally for more affordable care, shorter wait times, specialized treatments, and healing options that may not be available at home. We explore the possibilities alongside the importance of researching providers, understanding the evidence, considering the risks, and planning for follow-up care. ✈️🩺💫 Most importantly, this episode is about self-advocacy and self-responsibility. There is more than one way to heal, and healing is never one-size-fits-all. Ask questions, seek second opinions, explore your options, listen to your body, and find practitioners who respect your voice and your personal goals. 🌿 Your healing journey belongs to you — and sometimes finding the resources you need means looking beyond the borders of what you've always known. 🌎✨Notes supporting this episode:CDC website on medical tourismMy Non-Profit – Girls Matter - https://girlsmatter.caOur Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp”Introduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewPersonal Growth and CertifiacatonTrainings: Impact Maker Alliance: https://ima-hub.base44.app/explore?ref=melissaDHARMA PATH™ 4 – in – 1 designation trainings: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysMedical tourism is a growing option for Americans seeking care abroad for lower costs, shorter waits, or access to unapproved treatments.Thorough due diligence is essential to mitigate risks like variable standards, lack of follow-up care, and hidden costs (e.g., travel, complications).Self-advocacy is key: Ask critical questions of all practitioners (conventional and alternative) to understand options, risks, and evidence, ensuring decisions align with personal goals.A holistic view of healing is critical, addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies to create an environment where the body can heal.The Rise of Medical TourismInspired by a trip to Split, Croatia, where people travel for high-quality, affordable care (e.g., dental work).CDC data: Millions of Americans travel annually for procedures like dental work, cosmetic surgery, and cancer treatments.Primary motivations:Lower costsShorter waiting listsAccess to specialists or unapproved treatmentsSeeking alternative healthcare philosophiesThe Holistic Healing FrameworkHealing requires addressing root causes, not just symptoms.Four bodies for healing:Physical: Nutrition, movement, sleep, toxicity.Emotional: Trauma release, stress management (shifting from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest).Mental: Beliefs about healing; a negative mindset can block progress.Spiritual: Purpose and connection.The Imperative of Self-AdvocacySelf-advocacy means participating in your care, not abandoning conventional medicine.Key questions to ask any practitioner:What are my other options?What happens if I do/don't do this?Are there clinical trials or complementary approaches?What does the research actually say?Find practitioners who welcome your voice; you are the expert on your own body.Due Diligence for Medical TourismResearch the provider:Credentials, accreditation, number of procedures performed.Outcomes, complication rates, and published research (not just testimonials).Understand post-procedure logistics:Who handles follow-up care?What is the plan for complications (e.g., infection) at home?Will your home doctor have access to records?Will your insurance cover complications from an international procedure?Be aware of variable standards: Licensing, infection control, and device regulations differ globally.Factor in total cost: Include travel, lodging, medication, lost income, and potential complication care.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world.Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourney" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
What’s Making Our Children Sick? A Pediatrician’s Perspective | Ep.290
What’s really impacting the health of our children? 🌱👶 In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Perro shares her perspective on the potential role of GMOs, glyphosate, environmental toxins, nutrition, and the gut microbiome in childhood health. She also explores homeopathy and why she believes empowering parents to ask questions, trust their observations, and advocate for their children is essential. 💛✨💛 Through nutrition, homeopathy, careful observation, and her book Making Our Children Well, she encourages parents to ask questions, become informed advocates, and consider each child's individual needs rather than relying solely on a one-size-fits-all approach.Her message: Don’t wait for a wake-up call—become an active participant in your family’s health. 🌎Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysGMOs & Glyphosate Drive Chronic Illness: The 1996 introduction of GMOs and glyphosate correlates with a surge in childhood gut issues and autism. Glyphosate, an antibiotic and chelator, damages the gut microbiome and transports toxins like aluminum across the blood-brain barrier.Infant Formula & Vaccines Are Toxic: Infant formula is a baby's first ultra-processed food, containing undeclared mercury from high-fructose corn syrup. The vaccine schedule has exploded from 5 doses in 1962 to 75 today, overwhelming immature immune systems with toxic adjuvants like aluminum.Empowerment Is the Solution: Dr. Perro's book, Making Our Children Well, provides a practical guide for parents to use nutrition and homeopathy, shifting from a pharma-centric model to one of self-empowerment and intuitive observation.Corporate & Regulatory Obstruction: Dr. Perro faced significant resistance, including vetoed legislation for clean infant formula, censorship from YouTube and publishers, and an $800k campaign by Abbott (Similac) to block GMO labeling.TopicsThe Problem: Environmental Toxins & Rising IllnessDr. Perro's Path to Integrative Medicine:A pediatric ER doctor for 45 years, Dr. Perro was driven to holistic care by her son's health issues and the dramatic 5-minute efficacy of a homeopathic remedy.Her research into GMOs and pesticides began after successfully fighting a toxic pesticide spray in California.She observed a direct correlation between the 1996 introduction of GMOs and a sharp rise in chronic gut issues and autism in her practice.The Toxic Food System:GMOs are engineered for herbicide resistance, not nutrition. They are at least 20% less nutrient-dense.Glyphosate (Roundup) is an antibiotic that damages the gut microbiome.It is a chelator, binding essential minerals (calcium, magnesium) and transporting toxic metals (aluminum) across the blood-brain barrier.The gut microbiome, which coordinates all major organ systems, is severely disrupted by these toxins.Toxins in Early Life:Infant Formula: A study of 40 formulas found undeclared mercury from high-fructose corn syrup.Abbott (Similac) spent $800k to block GMO labeling in California.Legislation for clean formula has been repeatedly vetoed.Vaccines: The schedule has increased from 5 doses in 1962 to 75 today.This overwhelms immature immune systems with toxic adjuvants (aluminum, formaldehyde).Precision Pediatrics: Dr. Perro argues immunomodulation should not be used on a child without first evaluating their unique terrain (microbiome, genetics, toxic load).The Solution: Empowerment Through Nutrition & HomeopathyEmpowering Parents: Dr. Perro's book, Making Our Children Well, is a practical guide for parents to take control of their family's health.Nutrition Section: Covers pantry setup, food elimination, and microbiome health.Homeopathy Section: Provides remedies for common issues (croup, sprains) from prenatal care to adolescence.Resources: Includes vetted brands and organizations.Format: Designed as a paperback with note sections for tracking individual responses.The "Flicka" Story:Dr. Perro used homeopathy to save her sick chicken, Flicka, from near death.Remedies Used:Arsenicum Album for weakness and warmth-seeking.Carbo Vegetabilis for a crash with blue comb.Arnica Montana for a concussion.This demonstrates the power of observation and individualized treatment."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" → Self-Empowerment:Parents are the best judges of their children's health.Develop intuitive observation skills to guide treatment, as a 15-minute pediatrician visit is insufficient.About the Guest: Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with nearly 45 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale graduate, she trained at Mount Sinai Medical School, Bellevue Hospital and NYU, later serving as Director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spending over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital. For the past 25 years, Dr. Perro has championed integrative approaches to health, focusing on the impact of GM foods and pesticides on children’s well-being. She has lectured globally, and co-authored the acclaimed book What’s Making Our Children Sick? Dr. Perro is CEO and co-founder of www.gmoscience.org, promoting food as medicine and regenerative health education. She also hosts the podcast, The New MDS and offers parenting resources through her website. Her newest book, Making Our Children Well was released April, 2026.Contact:Website: www.gmoscience.org,Email: [email protected] the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding
Healing Beyond the Mind: How Trauma Lives in the Body | Ep.289
What if your body has been holding onto experiences your mind has long forgotten? 🤯In this powerful conversation, Kelsey shares her remarkable journey from struggling with IBS, thyroid issues, and nervous system dysregulation to discovering that unresolved trauma was at the root of her physical symptoms. Through somatic breathwork, plant medicine, and deep inner healing, she learned that lasting transformation happens when we address the connection between the mind and body—not just the symptoms.Today, Kelsey is helping others on their own healing journeys, preparing to facilitate Iboga ceremonies, host transformational breathwork retreats, and write her first book. Her story is a beautiful reminder that healing unfolds one courageous step at a time and that even our greatest challenges can become our greatest purpose. ✨🌎🎁 Special Offer: Kelsey is offering a FREE group breathwork session this fall! Email [email protected] reserve your spot. 💛 Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysKelsey's healing journey revealed that physical symptoms (IBS, thyroid issues) were rooted in unaddressed trauma, which caused her health to relapse despite initial progress.Plant medicine (Iboga) and somatic breathwork were key to releasing stored trauma from the body, a process talk therapy alone couldn't achieve.Kelsey's future includes Iboga facilitation in Colombia, initiation into the Bwiti tribe in Gabon, and writing a book—goals previously impossible due to nervous system dysregulation.Offer: A complimentary group breathwork session this fall. Email [email protected] to register.TopicsThe Problem: Physical Symptoms Rooted in TraumaKelsey's journey began in fitness, using intense exercise to manage an indescribable internal feeling.During COVID, she pursued functional health training (Dr. Cabral's IHP program) to address personal issues:IBSLow thyroidSkin breakoutsProtocols provided initial relief, but symptoms repeatedly returned, revealing a deeper root cause.The Solution: Embodied Healing ModalitiesInsight: Reading The Body Keeps the Score connected her physical symptoms to stored trauma, explaining her severe nervous system dysregulation (e.g., inability to sit still, panic attacks in traffic).Iboga (Plant Medicine):A spontaneous trip to a retreat in Colombia led to an Iboga ceremony.Outcome: A profound release of childhood trauma, symbolized by a "lightning bolt" leaving her body, resolving her nervous system issues.Somatic Breathwork:Sought a trauma-release tool accessible to clients.Personal Breakthrough: During training, a psychic reading connected a heart contraction to unresolved trauma from a 2017 abusive relationship.Process: A subsequent breathwork session triggered an intense physical release (shaking, crying), finally processing the trauma.Significance: This experience provided direct insight into how trauma manifests physically and how breathwork can release it, making her a more empathetic practitioner.The Practice: Mind-Body IntegrationKelsey integrates mind-body principles into her IHP practice, explaining the trauma connection to physical ailments.She respects client readiness, offering resources without pressure.Example: A client resistant to therapy eventually sought help for self-sabotage, demonstrating the importance of planting seeds.Philosophy: Healing is a lifelong journey of consistent "baby steps," not a single destination.The Future: Expansion & PurposeKelsey's healing has opened new doors:Iboga Facilitation: Invited to facilitate Iboga ceremonies in Colombia after initiation into the Bwiti tribe in Gabon this year.Book Writing: Joined a mentorship program, overcoming a past belief that she couldn't write due to nervous system dysregulation.Breathwork Retreats: Planning future retreats combining healing, travel, and fun.Core Principle: "Lead with love," finding gratitude in past challenges to fuel her purpose.About the Guest: Kelsey Beaumaster is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, yoga instructor, personal trainer, and founder of Better You Health Coaching. After spending years navigating her own healing journey, including overcoming trauma, rebuilding her health, and discovering the power of mind-body healing, Kelsey made it her mission to help others reclaim their health and transform their lives.Drawing from her background in fitness, yoga, integrative health, nutrition, and nervous system regulation, Kelsey helps clients uncover the root causes of symptoms that traditional approaches often overlook. Through advanced functional medicine testing, personalized wellness protocols, lifestyle coaching, and trauma-informed healing practices, she empowers individuals to restore balance in their bodies and reconnect with their authentic selves.Kelsey is especially passionate about helping people understand the connection between emotional health, unresolved trauma, and physical wellness. Having experienced firsthand the profound impact of inner healing, she believes true transformation occurs when we address both the body and the mind.Beyond her work with clients, Kelsey is an endurance athlete and adventurer who has summited Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Shasta, placed in international marathon events, and continually challenges herself through endurance pursuits that reflect the resilience she encourages in others.On podcasts, Kelsey speaks openly about healing trauma, overcoming limiting beliefs, integrative health, nervous system regulation, personal transformation, and the practices that help people move from merely surviving to truly thriving.Contact: website: www.betteryouhealthcoaching.comEmail: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/kelsey.beaumasterhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553149313143 IG: @kelsey_beaumasterAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take...
BrainTap, Beliefs & Building a Better Future with Dr Patrick Porter | Ep.288
Episode 288 Recap: Your Brain Is Listening… What Are You Teaching It? 🧠✨What if the greatest limitation in your life isn't your circumstances… it's your beliefs?In Episode 288, I sit down with Dr. Patrick Porter, creator of BrainTap, for a fascinating conversation about brain fitness, stress, neuroplasticity, and the incredible power of the Unconscious Mind.We explore how your brain functions as an electrical system, why quality sleep is essential for healing and peak performance, and how chronic stress keeps your brain from creating lasting change. Dr. Porter also shares how techniques like NLP can help reprogram old patterns so you can move beyond the past and create a new future.The most powerful reminder from this episode?✨ You are the one you've been waiting for.You don't need a breakdown to create a breakthrough. Every day is a new opportunity to activate your potential and consciously create the life you desire.FREE TRIAL: Listeners can learn more and explore our technology by visiting braintap.com. We also love to provide a special link for your audience to receive a free trial of the BrainTap app so they can experience the benefits of brain fitness for themselves.https://braintap.com/?afmc=c2n&utm_campaign=c1y&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=c2nOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysPodcast Recorded: Dr. Porter was a guest on the "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" podcast, discussing brain fitness, stress, and reprogramming the unconscious mind.Podcast Key Message: "You are the one you've been waiting for." Take personal responsibility for your health and happiness, as you have the power to create your reality.TopicsPodcast Recording: "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call"Dr. Porter's Background:Grew up with his father, a Silva instructor, who used hypnosis to overcome alcoholism.Invented the MC Square, the first portable light and sound machine, inspired by how fire's 10 Hz frequency induces relaxation.Reverse-engineered the SILS device (Sensory Input Learning System) after its creator passed, leading to BrainTap.The Brain's Electrical Nature:MIT research confirms the brain is an electrical system; the electron transport chain (thoughts) leads, and chemical reactions follow.A 1994 UK study proved the body is a Wi-Fi network, not just a chemical solution.The body emits infrared light (photons) that codes cellular instructions. A COVID study found those viewing it as a threat emitted 200x less light than those viewing it as a challenge.Stress & Recovery:Stress is growth, but chronic stress without recovery prevents neuroplasticity.A newborn's brain operates at 18.1 volts; this drops to ~10.1 volts by age 21 due to neural pruning.Dementia Study: BrainTap increased brain voltage, removing all participants from the dementia scale in six weeks.Sleep as a Sport: Quality sleep is non-negotiable for brain health.Requirement: 1 hour deep sleep (for glial lymphatic detox) + 2 hours REM (for organizing/prioritizing).Finding: A study of Australian coal miners showed they slept 10 hours but got only 1 minute deep sleep and 2 minutes REM.Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind:The unconscious mind, like a fourth-grader, never loses an argument; it must be given a better task.Change Personal History Technique (NLP): Re-experience a memory with new wisdom. The brain cannot distinguish real from imagined, neutralizing the past's negative impact.Analogy: Forgive the person, forget the experience, but retain the learning. Discard the "green and fuzzy" leftovers of the past."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" Meaning:"You don't need a breakdown to have a breakthrough."Every morning is your wake-up call to activate your infinite potential.The greatest limit is your belief system, not your consciousness.About the Guest:Dr. Patrick K. Porter is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of BrainTap®, a leading neuroscience-based platform designed to help people achieve optimal brain health and performance. For over three decades, Dr. Porter has been at the forefront of brainwave entrainment technology, championing non-invasive, natural approaches to enhance mental clarity, emotional resilience, and cognitive longevity.His latest book, Brain Fitness Blueprint (released October 21, 2025), synthesizes cutting-edge neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and practical lifestyle tools to redefine what it means to be brain fit in the modern world. Far beyond puzzles or mental exercises, the book introduces the Circle of Vitality—a holistic model covering eight dimensions of wellness, from physical and emotional to financial and spiritual. It explores the brain’s ability to adapt and thrive through neuroplasticity, balanced brainwave states, and deliberate lifestyle design.Dr. Porter’s work is backed by over 30 clinical studies and is trusted by more than 120,000 users, including professional athletes, CEOs, and over 3,000 health and wellness clinics worldwide. His pioneering contributions have been featured in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CNN, and The Joe Rogan Experience.Through BrainTap and Brain Fitness Blueprint, Dr. Porter is leading a global movement to help people recover from stress, elevate performance, and reclaim their innate human potential—one brain at a time.Contact:Website: https://braintap.comDr Porter’s Book Website: https://brainfitnessblueprint.comFacebook (Dr. Porter): https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/Instagram (Dr. Porter): https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/Website (Dr. Porter): https://drpatrickporter.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatrickporter/Facebook (BrainTap): https://www.facebook.com/braintaptech/Instagram (BrainTap): https://www.instagram.com/braintaptech/Order Brain Fitness Blueprint: <a href="https://brainfitnessblueprint.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
Everything You Need Is Already Within You, Do You Know How To Access It?(Re-Run) | Ep 287
Ever felt stuck and unsure of how to move forward? You’re not broken—you’re simply missing resources. And here’s the truth…✨ You already have everything you need inside of you—you just haven’t been taught how to access it yet.In this powerful episode, I introduce you to the Unconscious Mind—the 90% of your mind that holds your deepest wisdom, access to your blueprint for healing, and all the resources you’ve been searching for 🌟🧠🔑 Key Highlights:When we feel trapped in cycles of frustration, self-sabotage, or emotional overwhelm, it’s not a personal failing—it's a signal that we're missing internal resourcesYour unconscious mind is like a vast storage room of everything you need to thrive—if you know how to access it 🔓Techniques like Timeline Therapy®, hypnosis, and anchoring are not magic—they’re methods to help you reconnect with your own inner powerShifting from Victim Island to Solution City happens when you stop looking outside yourself for answers and start exploring the immense wisdom already within youYour childhood programming runs much of your adult life—updating that code can change everything💬 What if the solution you’re searching for isn’t out there, but already inside you, waiting to be discovered?It’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start learning how to unlock the gifts within your own mind. Tune into this episode to get started.Join us for our next KARMA CODE™ Time Line Therapy® Practitioner training to learn this to use for yourself and with others, to clear your limiting beliefs and release your unresolved negative emotions. https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/karmausdOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world.Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
The Hidden Stress Holding Leaders Back ⚡ | Ep 286
Episode 286 features executive coach and leadership expert Mark Silverman, who helps high-performing leaders break free from the hidden stress and emotional patterns that limit their success 🚀. After overcoming homelessness, addiction, and a serious health scare, Mark rebuilt his life through intentional habits, bold goals, and deep inner work 💪. In this conversation, he explains how many executives operate with a high level of chronic stress ⚡, keeping them in a near-constant fight-or-flight state that impacts their decision-making, health, and relationships. Drawing from his work with leaders and entrepreneurs, Mark shares why lasting transformation comes from addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms, and how practices like meditation 🧘, journaling ✍️, exercise 🏃, and vulnerability ❤️ can unlock greater freedom, resilience, and fulfillment. His message is a powerful one: don't wait for a crisis to become your wake-up call—start listening to the whispers now 🌟.Gift: Get your FREE copy of “Only 10s 2.0” https://www.markjsilverman.com/free-copy-of-only10s-2-0/Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode SummaryKey TakeawaysOrigin Story: Overcame homelessness and addiction by setting three life-saving goals (earn $1M, donate $60k, run a marathon) after a health scare, which forced him to build new habits and tools.Core Philosophy: A high "allostatic load" (baseline stress) keeps leaders near fight-or-flight, causing them to lose control. The solution is healing root-cause trauma, not just managing symptoms."Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call": The body gives warnings ("whispers") before a crisis ("wrecking ball"). Proactive self-care is essential to avoid a forced, painful wake-up call.Audience Gift: A free copy of the book Only 10s, a guide to prioritization and boundary-setting for high achievers.TopicsThe Problem: High Allostatic Load & Root Cause TraumaHigh Allostatic Load: Constant baseline stress from modern life (inflation, social media, groundlessness) keeps leaders near fight-or-flight, eroding their capacity for calm decision-making.Root Cause Trauma: Unresolved childhood trauma (0–7 years) is the true source of many adult triggers, not just the surface-level issue.Example: A $100M client's panic over a large expense was a trigger for an unconscious fear of financial insecurity, not a rational concern.Healing Process: Trauma surfaces when the body feels safe enough to release it. This process is uncomfortable ("bifurcation point") but leads to freedom and joy.Example: A client's "bull in a china closet" behavior was healed by addressing its root cause, which also resolved his high blood pressure and lactose intolerance.The Solution: Proactive Self-Care & VulnerabilityMark's Origin Story: A health scare after a decade of sobriety forced a crisis and a new path.Goals: Earn $1M, donate $60k to charity, and run the Marine Corps Marathon.Catalyst: Training with ultramarathoner Stu Middleman and listening to self-help audiobooks while running.Tools: Meditation, journaling, and exercise became non-negotiable habits.Vulnerability as a Tool: Sharing personal stories creates connection and inspires others.Example: A video about childhood molestation went viral, prompting a close friend to disclose their own similar, previously unshared experience.About the Guest: Mark J. Silverman is known for transforming high achievers into leaders who inspire, build trust, and deliver real results. As the bestselling author of Only 10s 2.0 (75,000), the new The Rising Leader Handbook, host of The Rising Leader Podcast, and a trusted executive coach, Mark brings a rare combination of hard-earned business success and genuine, actionable wisdom to every conversation. From overcoming homelessness to generating over $90 million in sales, Mark has lived the challenges leaders face and now guides them to expand their capacity, lead with courage, and handle the pressures of leadership without losing themselves in the process. His mission is to equip leaders with the clarity, presence, and practical strategies they need to grow themselves while driving meaningful impact for their teams, organizations and personal life. Contact: Website: https://www.markjsilverman.comEmail: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/mark.silverman.54https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/https://www.instagram.com/markjsilverman/ About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards...
The Hidden Health Risk Inside Your Home 🏠⚠️ | Ep 285
Episode 285 explores how one woman's personal wake-up call transformed into a mission to improve the air we breathe 🌿💨. After witnessing her father's early-onset dementia and recognizing the hidden impact of environmental toxins, former environmental lawyer Sue Blanchet founded Origen Air 🌎✨.The conversation dives into innovative plant-based technology that helps remove harmful toxins from indoor air, the connection between toxic load and chronic illness 🧠❤️ and how following a bold vision can create meaningful change. From cleaner air to educating children in Cambodia 📚🌟, this episode is a powerful reminder that purpose-driven action can improve lives on a global scale.Gift: 10% off site-wide at https://origenair.com using PROMO CODE: ORIGENAIR10Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary: Founder's Journey & MotivationBackground: Blanchet, a former environmental lawyer, felt the legal system was too slow to address air quality issues.Catalyst: Her father's early-onset dementia, linked to his work in toxic environments (e.g., aluminum smelters), highlighted the health disconnect between conscious intake (water) and unconscious intake (air).Inspiration: A CBC report on University of Washington research into genetically modified plants provided a non-legal path to make a direct impact.Action: Blanchet secured an initial co-exclusive license for North America, then later the exclusive global license, and founded Origen Air in 2019.Origen Air: Technology & ImpactCore Technology: Genetically modified pothos plants containing the P450-2E1 liver enzyme.Lab Results: Removed up to 99% of common toxins (benzene, chloroform, acrolein).Field Results: NRC IRAP-funded tests showed ~50% VOC removal, with higher rates in new, sealed buildings.Note: Standard pothos plants showed zero VOC removal in tests.Product Design:Aesthetics: Designed to be elegant and placed near users, not hidden in a corner.Sustainability: Units use wood, glass, and recycled plastic.Ease of Use: Hydroponic system with water and filter sensors.Health Connection:Mechanism: The liver stores toxins in fat when overloaded.Impact: This storage is linked to rising rates of chronic illness (dementia, breast cancer).Solution: Reducing airborne toxins lowers the body's overall toxic load, enabling it to heal more effectively.Philanthropy & "Wake-Up Call"Origen Air's Mission: A B Corp donating 2% of revenue to provide clean air to vulnerable groups (e.g., care homes).New Dream Cambodian Children School:Origin: Founded after a trip to Cambodia following her father's death.Goal: Provide English education to create economic opportunities and protect children from exploitation.Growth: Started with land purchased for $25k USD; now serves over 600 students."Wake-Up Call" Philosophy:Definition: The urge to follow one's passion for meaningful work.Action: Act boldly and trust the universe will provide.Benefit: Leads to spiritual and emotional wealth, even if financially challenging.About the Guest:Sue is a B Corp CEO, Founder, lawyer, and international speaker with a deep commitment to uplifting and empowering the underrepresented. Her efforts have been recognized by the industry, with several accolades to her name, including being named a finalist for WBE Excellence Awards' Top Rising Star, second in TiE Women, top 30 in Canada for Herstory by The 51 and Alberta Innovates, semi-finalist KPMG Tech Titans, WE Empower United Nations SDG Challenge Awardee for NA and Europe, Stevie Awards Women Thought Leader of the Year and UVIC President's Distinguished Alumni Award.Her team's commitment to innovation and excellence has led Origen Air to receive the Natural Products Canada Game Changer Award 2023, Victoria Chamber Innovation Award and Douglas Magazine Ten to Watch Award 2022. Her determination to expand internationally has taken her on numerous trade missions, including Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and to the top ten Women in Cleantech in Palo Alto.Susan is committed to providing clean air for all, and her patent-pending technology is making significant progress towards this goal. Using genetically enhanced golden pothos plants validated to metabolize volatile toxins in the air, premium MERV filters, and IoT sensors, Origen Air's self-sustaining chamber, the Pinnacle, represents one of several products set to drastically improve indoor air quality. Origen Air is currently bringing an affordable commercial desktop or home air purifier to market, which includes our genetically enhanced plant in a potted plant air purifier with indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors to report IAQ in real-time. Origen Air has Pinnacles installed in BC and Ontario, with plans to scale to the USA. R&D underway to scale the technology to integrate with building HVAC systems to deliver a circular economy of safe, clean air for building occupants. Susan has raised $4M+ in funding support.Prior to founding Origen Air in 2019 Susan practiced as legal counsel for 14 years, ran a commercial real estate practice, a renovation company, and an elite soccer school as a provincially licensed coach. In 2018 after a volunteering trip to Cambodia, she donated and raised funds to purchase land and build an English school in Siem Reap.Contact:Website: https://origenair.comWebsite: https://www.ndcco.org/ (To volunteer at the school in Cambodia)Socials:https://ca.linkedin.com/in/susanblanchethttps://www.instagram.com/sueblanchethttps://www.tiktok.com/@susanraeblanchethttps://origenair.com/https://www.instagram.com/origenairhttps://twitter.com/origenairhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavbG_AcZp7VVfJamB4NXRAhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/origen-air<a...
Treat Yourself Like Someone Deeply Loved | Ep 284
✨ In this uplifting episode, Mo Cooper shares the moment she realized she was worthy of her own love and care, and how that changed everything.💛 Melissa and Mo talk about self-worth, stress, time, nervous system regulation, inner child wisdom, and simple daily habits that support real health.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to slow down, notice your rhythms, and build a relationship with yourself that feels calm, kind, and strong.🔥 A powerful episode for any woman ready to stop running on autopilot and start honoring the life she truly wants.Gift: The Busy Woman's 5 Minute Morning Reset!This is your gift of TIME for YOU! Lose weight - physically, mentally, and emotionally! No guilt required. Book a call with me through the resource and let’s finally find time for YOU! https://5mm.mocoopercoaching.com/ Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Melissa sits down with Mo Cooper to explore health, self-worth, and the power of returning to your natural rhythms. Mo shares the deeply personal story of her divorce during 2020, moving to Florida with her daughter, and discovering for the first time what it meant to truly care for herself. One morning, when she walked into a kitchen lovingly prepared for the start of her day, she was overcome with emotion as she realized she had done it for herself. That moment became a turning point in how she saw her own worth.From there, Mo’s work evolved into helping professional women build calm, sustainable health through simple habits around time, energy, stress, sleep, nourishment, and self-respect. Rather than chasing quick fixes or flashy solutions, she guides women through a process of awareness. She starts with how they spend their time, how they spend their energy, and what is happening inside their nervous system. Through that awareness, clients begin to reconnect with themselves, calm their stress response, and create steady health that feels supportive and real.Melissa and Mo also talk about the inner child, old conditioning, self-talk, meditation, breathing practices, and why so many women normalize stress without realizing how deeply it is affecting their bodies. This episode is a beautiful reminder that healing often begins with noticing, slowing down, and choosing to treat yourself like someone deeply loved.Key TakeawaysSelf-worth can begin with the smallest acts of care. Mo’s turning point came through a simple morning gesture of love toward herself.Your relationship with yourself shapes everything. Health becomes more sustainable when it grows from self-respect rather than self-criticism.Natural rhythms matter. Honoring your patterns around rest, nourishment, movement, and stress creates steadier well-being.Awareness is a powerful first step. A time audit can reveal where energy is leaking and where life is out of alignment.Stress is often normalized. Many women live in a heightened state for so long that they stop noticing it.The nervous system affects weight and health. When cortisol stays elevated, the body tends to hold on tightly.Breathwork creates quick shifts. Even one minute of intentional breathing can help calm the body and mind.Your younger self still holds wisdom. Mo’s photo of herself at 18 months old reminds her of the courage and spark that were always there.Healing does not need to be flashy. Simple, consistent practices often create the deepest and most lasting results.Beating yourself up never moves you forward. Gentle honesty and loving accountability create much healthier momentum.About the Guest: Coach Mo is a healthy lifestyle and weight loss coach helping professional women restore their natural rhythms so health feels steady, not stressful. She teaches simple, sustainable habits around nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep that build energy, confidence, and self-trust. Her message is clear: when you honor your rhythms, your body responds—and your best health is closer than you think.Contact:Website: https://5mm.mocoopercoaching.com/ Social links. [email protected] https://www.momindbodysoul.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mocoopercoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/mindbodysoulhealthyhttps://www.facebook.com/momindbodysoulhttps://www.facebook.com/mo.cooper.75https://www.facebook.com/groups/792615988194566 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpmeqBs82pzS_66DVThNTQ https://www.skool.com/the-moglow-wellness-collective-3187/about About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: <a...
You Have the Magic Wand Within You | Ep 283
✨ In this magical episode, Lisbet Pawlowski shares how intuition, healing, and personal transformation helped her move through life’s darkest seasons and reconnect with joy.💛 Melissa and Lisbet talk about dreams, limiting beliefs, nervous system healing, synchronicities, and the importance of slowing down enough to hear your own inner wisdom.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to remember that your dreams still matter, even if they have changed shape over time.🔥 A heart-opening episode for anyone ready to reconnect with purpose, possibility, and the magic already living inside them. Free gift: Dream Momentum Checklist – https://magicallife-vip.kit.com/d7d985db14 Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode SummaryIn this uplifting and soul-nourishing episode, Melissa sits down with Lisbet Pawlowski to explore intuition, dreams, magic, and the courage to create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. Lisbet shares how her lifelong connection to intuition, personal development, and magical practices became even more meaningful through periods of grief, loss, and profound life challenge. Through her own dark nights of the soul, she found tools that helped her heal, reconnect, and move forward with purpose.Now, Lisbet helps creative people who have drifted away from their dreams, convinced themselves it is too late, or realized their dreams have evolved. She guides them back to themselves by slowing down, calming the nervous system, tuning in, and making space to hear what they truly want. Melissa and Lisbet explore how society often pushes people away from their dreams through fear, conditioning, and other people’s limitations. They also reflect on how honoring your own dream gives silent permission to others to do the same.This episode is a beautiful reminder that dreams are not childish, selfish, or impractical. They are clues to who you are. When you stop rushing, get quiet, release limiting beliefs, and begin taking small aligned steps, your life can become more magical, meaningful, and alive.Key TakeawaysDreams matter. When people feel something is missing, it is often because they have abandoned a dream that once lit them up.Getting quiet is essential. In a noisy, overstimulated world, slowing down creates space to hear your intuition.You do not need to live by other people’s expectations. Many dreams get buried under labels, roles, and outside opinions.Dreams can evolve. A revised dream is still a true dream, and it can be just as meaningful as the original version.Healing supports dreaming. Forgiveness, limiting belief work, and nervous system regulation help people reconnect with possibility.Small steps create momentum. Dreams do not need one giant leap. They can begin with simple, steady action.Following your dream helps others too. Your courage becomes a model for your children, friends, family, and community.There are gifts in every chapter. Even detours and disappointments can become stepping stones toward a more aligned life.What you focus on grows. Miracles, synchronicities, gratitude, and possibility expand when you consciously look for them.Your inner world shapes your future. Thoughts and feelings help create the life you wake up to.About the Guest: Having been through several dark nights of the Soul ... and having come out the other side using many magical practices... I want to show everyone how they can play with these tools too, and create a more magical, joyful, and fulfilling life. I work with creative people who've given up on their dreams... or who feel like it's too late, or like their dreams have changed.I empower people to tune in to their intuition and passions, and go for their (perhaps revised) dreams and visions.Contact: Email: [email protected] the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave...
The Power of Your Mind – Placebo & Nocebo Effect 🧠✨(Re-Run) | Ep 282
What if your beliefs could impact your healing just as much as medicine? 🤯 In this episode, we dive deep into the Placebo Effect (healing through belief) and the Nocebo Effect (getting worse due to negative expectations).🔬 Key Topics Covered:✅ The fascinating science behind the Placebo Effect—where sugar pills, fake surgeries, and even sham treatments create real healing results! 🏥💊✅ How the Nocebo Effect can sabotage your health by accepting limiting beliefs and fear-based narratives 🚫😨✅ Why it's crucial to be discerning about the information we accept as truth and how other people’s stories may be shaping our own healing journey 📖💭✅ Mind-blowing studies on placebo surgeries and medications that had the same results as actual medical interventions 🤯🔍✅ How to harness the power of your Unconscious Mind to rewire your health story and take control of your healing journey 🔄💡Join us for our next KARMA CODE™ Time Line Therapy® Practitioner training to learn this to use for yourself and with others, to clear your limiting beliefs and release your unresolved negative emotions. https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/karmaOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. 🎙 Key Takeaways:✨ Your beliefs shape your biology—be mindful of the stories you accept 🧠💖✨ Fear-based diagnoses can create self-fulfilling health issues if we aren’t careful ⚠️🚷✨ The mind is a powerful tool for self-healing and transformation 🌿💪✨ Choose empowering thoughts and create your own health narrative instead of inheriting limiting ones ✍️💭About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
From Degeneration to Regeneration: How C60 Is Changing Health
What if aging isn’t inevitable… and your body already knows how to heal itself?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ken Swartz, co-founder of C60 Power, who shares the moment everything changed—when his diagnosed macular degeneration completely reversed in just 8 months… something his optometrist had never seen before.We dive into the science behind C60, a powerful antioxidant that acts like a “cellular cleanup crew,” helping neutralize the root cause of aging: oxidative stress. Ken explains how this compound supports mitochondrial function, clears out “zombie cells,” and signals the body to regenerate new, healthy stem cells.From vision restoration to hormone optimization, athletic recovery, and even skin rejuvenation, the ripple effects are profound.We also unpack the truth about supplement quality, why most C60 products on the market don’t work, and what to look for if you want real results.This episode opens the door to a new conversation:👉 What if healing is simply about removing what’s in the way?✨ Tune in to explore what becomes possible when your body is fully supported at the cellular level. GIFT: Discount of 10% discount site wide with the below link and this promo code: YGHJ https://go.shopc60.com/23WN2RL/KMKS9/Applies to one-time purchases of regular-priced products only. It does not apply to subscriptions or bundle orders Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Origin Story: Ken Swartz discovered C60's health benefits after it reversed his dry macular degeneration in ~8 months, a condition his optometrist called "unseen."Core Mechanism: C60 acts as a "SOD/Catalase mimic," neutralizing superoxide radicals—the primary cause of cellular damage and aging—to optimize mitochondrial function.Key Actions: C60 clears senescent ("zombie") cells, prompting the body to produce new, healthy stem cells. This process is believed to drive tissue repair and hormone optimization.Product Quality: C60 Power uses a solvent-free sublimation process for 99.99% purity and provides third-party batch testing via QR codes, addressing a market where ~70% of products are ineffective.TopicsThe "Wake-Up Call": Macular Degeneration ReversalKen Swartz began using C60 as a radiation protectant during research.After ~8 months, a routine eye exam revealed his dry macular degeneration had disappeared.His optometrist, who had never seen this reversal, confirmed the change.A colleague's experience solidified the connection:Gary Rodriguez used C60 in MCT oil for 15 months.Result: Severe wet macular degeneration resolved, and Type 2 diabetes became subclinical.This led Ken to co-found C60 Power to produce a high-quality C60 product.The Problem: Oxidative Stress & AgingModern life creates a massive oxidative burden from toxins (e.g., 100k+ man-made chemicals since WWII) and radiation.This leads to "oxidative stress"—the body "rusting"—where free radicals damage cells and accelerate aging.The body's natural defenses (SOD, Catalase) decline with age, leaving cells vulnerable.Senescent cells ("zombie cells") accumulate, consuming energy and releasing toxins, further hindering healing.Reported Benefits & ApplicationsVision: Reversal of dry and wet macular degeneration.Endocrine System: Optimizes hormone production (melatonin, HGH, testosterone).Example: A 70-year-old man's testosterone rose from 350 to 1200, allowing him to reduce his cream dosage.Athletic Performance:Delays lactic acid buildup and reduces DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness).Athletes use C60 in MCT oil for energy and faster recovery.Skin Health:Japanese study: C60 cream reduced lines and wrinkles.Topical use for burns and inflammation (e.g., mosquito bites).Product Quality & SourcingPurity: C60 Power uses a solvent-free sublimation process for 99.99% purity.This avoids toxic solvents like methyl benzene, used in most competitor products.Transparency: Third-party batch testing is provided via QR codes on every product.Internal testing of competitors showed ~40% contain no C60 and ~30% have insignificant amounts.Dosage & SafetyDosage Rule of Thumb:No gray hair: 1 tsp/dayGray hair: 1 tbsp/dayAthletes may use more to counter high oxidative stress during intense workouts.Blood Thinners: Consult a doctor. C60 can restart adrenal glands, which regulate blood thickness, potentially making blood too thin.Resources:shopc60.com: Product store and contact.whatisc60.org: 501c3 site for research and studies.About the Guest: Ken Swartz, known as “Ken the Scientist,” was working on radiation and fusion research when he experienced a result that didn’t fit the science he trusted. With a background in economics, education, and leading multiple research laboratories, his work led him into projects connected to radiation and the MOXY fusion reactor. During that time, he began using Carbon 60 as a radiation protectant — something he already understood from earlier scientific research. A few months in, he started noticing unexpected shifts in his energy and overall health, enough to keep going. Then, about eight months later, a routine visit changed everything. A previously identified age-related vision issue (dry macular degeneration) was no longer visible — something his optometrist had never seen before. That moment, in 2016, led Ken to dedicate his work to the research, study, and production of Carbon 60. Today, he is co-founder of C60 Power, a company focused on producing high purity C60 using certified organic oils and a clean, solvent free process. At the core of his work is a simple belief: your health is your responsibility and people have more influence over how they feel and function than they’ve been led to believe.Contact: Website: ShopC60.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/C60Power/ Twitter https://x.com/c60power Instagram https://www.instagram.com/c60power Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@c60power Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ShopC60Power Ugetube <a href="https://ugetube.com/@C60PurplePower" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
Design Your Life Instead of Living by Default | Ep 280
✨ In this uplifting episode, Therese Vita shares how burnout, self-discovery, and deep reflection led her to create a life rooted in purpose, freedom, and fulfillment.💛 Melissa and Therese talk about mindset, self-awareness, health, burnout, values, and how our thoughts shape the results we experience in life.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to stop living by default and start creating a life you truly love.🔥 A must-listen for anyone ready to step out of old patterns and live and lead more boldly. Gift: Mindset Self Assessment Tool: https://giftfromtv.com/Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryIn this inspiring Podapalooza episode, Melissa sits down with Therese Vita to explore what it means to design your life with intention, courage, and clarity. Therese shares her own journey through law, sales, and private wealth advising, and how repeated burnout eventually led her to a powerful reckoning during COVID. In her 50s, she realized she was no longer willing to live in a way that drained her health, peace, and purpose.That turning point led her into coaching, where she now helps high achievers reconnect with what they truly value, uncover the thoughts shaping their results, and create a life that feels aligned, energizing, and meaningful. Therese explains how many people stay stuck because they focus on what they do not want, lose sight of what they would love, or feel overwhelmed by the “how.” Through mindset work, self-assessment, and intentional action, she helps clients shift from survival mode into conscious creation.Melissa and Therese also talk about the mind-body connection, the role of self-awareness, the importance of health as the foundation for everything else, and the power of asking better questions. This episode is a beautiful reminder that life does not have to happen to you. You can pause, get clear, and begin creating a future that feels deeply true to who you are.Key TakeawaysBurnout can be a powerful turning point. Therese’s own exhaustion became the catalyst for designing a more aligned life.Health is the foundation for everything else. When your body and mind are depleted, joy and fulfillment become harder to access.You can design your life on purpose. Success and happiness do not need to follow someone else’s script.Most results begin with thoughts. What you think influences how you feel, what actions you take, and what outcomes you create.Awareness changes everything. You cannot shift a pattern until you see it clearly.People often focus on what they do not want. Real transformation begins when you ask what you would truly love.You do not need the full roadmap. One meaningful step can begin a powerful ripple effect.Growth can happen quickly. With the right support, major mindset and life shifts can happen in a short time.Life is too precious to postpone. Therese powerfully reminds listeners not to put off living fully.About the Guest:Therese Vita is a transformational Executive, Leadership, and Life Success Coach with over 30 years of experience empowering high achievers to elevate their lives, their businesses and their impact. A former attorney, sales professional and private wealth advisor, she guides her clients to thrive through change, streamline their lives, make better decisions and create more time and balance so they can live with more ease, joy and fulfillment.Contact:Website: https://liveandleadboldly.comAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our...
Menopause Isn't your end, It's your Evolution! | Ep 279
✨ In this powerful episode, Denise Stegall shares how her own early perimenopause journey led her to become a guide for women navigating midlife hormonal changes.💤 Melissa and Denise talk about sleep, stress, nutrition, weight gain, hot flashes, brain fog, and why so many women are left without real answers.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful reminder that menopause is not something to fear. It is a transition that can be supported with knowledge, care, and the right tools.🔥 A must-listen for any woman ready to stop guessing, understand her body, and feel like herself again.Gift: Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool Menopause Hormone Clarity Tool Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryIn this empowering Podapalooza episode, Melissa sits down with Denise Stegall, The Menopause Mentor, to unpack the confusion, frustration, and silence that so often surround perimenopause and menopause. Denise shares her own story of entering perimenopause in her late 30s, noticing shifts in her mood, sleep, and overall sense of self, only to be dismissed by doctors and left without clear answers.That personal experience led Denise into deep research and years of learning about hormones, nervous system regulation, sleep, stress, and midlife wellness. Today, she helps women understand what is really happening in their bodies so they can stop normalizing symptoms like brain fog, weight gain, irritability, hot flashes, and exhaustion. Her work focuses on helping women identify which hormones are most affected, uncover the true root causes behind their symptoms, and restore a sense of rhythm and vitality through practical lifestyle changes.Melissa and Denise explore the critical role of sleep, the impact of cortisol and chronic stress, the relationship between nutrition and hormonal health, and the importance of viewing menopause as a transition into wisdom rather than decline. This episode is a refreshing reminder that menopause is not something women simply have to endure. With the right support, it can become a powerful new chapter.Key TakeawaysPerimenopause can begin earlier than many women realize. Denise’s journey began at 37, which is far more common than most people are taught.Women are often dismissed during this transition. Many are told their symptoms are normal, vague, or simply something to tolerate.Sleep is one of the most important starting points. When sleep improves, many other symptoms begin to shift as well.Stress affects hormones deeply. Even when women do not feel obviously stressed, their nervous system may still be carrying a heavy load.Hormonal health is about harmony. Denise emphasizes helping hormones work together in a more supportive, synchronized way.Nutrition matters. Irregular eating, late-night meals, and poor nourishment can intensify midlife symptoms.Weight gain is often connected to deeper imbalances. Cortisol, poor sleep, and hormonal shifts can all contribute to changes in body composition.Menopause is not the end. It is an evolution, a new chapter, and an invitation to live with more wisdom, intention, and self-awareness.Women deserve answers. They do not need to stay stuck in confusion or normalize feeling miserable.About the Guest:Denise Stegall, the Menopause Mentor, is a dynamic speaker, international best-selling author, and coach who has spent over 25 years helping successful businesswomen thrive through midlife with clarity, confidence, and calm. Denise brings science, strategy, guiding women 40–60 through hormonal shifts, brain fog, and fatigue into a lifestyle of vitality and joy. Denise's system helps women stop guessing, start healing, and feel like themselves again, without dieting or burnout.Contact:Website: https://denisestegall.comSocial Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/menopausementormn/https://www.facebook.com/denise.stegall.18/ https://www.facebook.com/MenopauseMentorMN/https://www.instagram.com/menopausementormn/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@menopausementormnAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic...
The Secret to Getting Unstuck FAST! (Re-Run) | Ep 278
In this transformational re-run, we dive into the power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Time Line Therapy® and how you can rewire your neurology to move from feeling stuck… into aligned, empowered action 🚀So many people feel trapped — in careers that drain them, relationships that no longer feel aligned, or patterns they can’t seem to break. It’s not a lack of desire… it’s the internal programming running beneath the surface.✨ NLP works directly with the language of your mind✨ It shifts how you think, feel, and respond✨ It creates real change at the level where patterns are formedThis is why these tools are so powerful — they create transformation in a way that feels natural, gentle, and effective🌿And here’s what lights me up the most…Not only do I use these tools with clients… I now train others to use them too 💫Because when one person transforms… it creates a ripple effect that impacts families, communities, and beyond 🌍This episode may be the shift you’ve been looking for — for yourself or someone you love 💛Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.🔑 Key Takeaways🧠 Your patterns are learned — which means they can be reprogrammed🔄 Feeling stuck often comes from unconscious mental loops✨ NLP provides tools to shift thoughts, emotions, and behaviors quickly🌱 Change can feel easy and natural when it happens at the root level🌍 Personal transformation creates a powerful ripple effect in the world🚀 You have the ability to rewire your mind and create a new realityAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
Your Gut Is Talking… Are You Listening? 🌱 With Dr Dean Mitchell | Ep 277
Dr Dean Mitchell dives into a powerful integrative approach to healing 🧬 This is where conventional medicine meets functional insight to uncover the root causes of chronic illness. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell shares how issues like fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation often trace back to gut dysbiosis 🌱, Candida overgrowth, and microbiome disruption, especially after antibiotics. The conversation explores cutting-edge solutions like sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) 💧 for allergies, along with deep insights into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) ⚡ and how triggers like mold, infections, and environmental stressors keep the body in a constant state of reactivity. The core message: true healing happens by addressing the root, calming the system, and restoring balance from within ✨Dr Dean Mitchell’s lastest book: Conquering Candida: The 30 day protocolOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Integrative Approach: Dr. Mitchell combines conventional training (allergist/immunologist) with functional medicine to treat complex, chronic conditions, often for patients who have seen many other doctors.Microbiome as Root Cause: He links many chronic issues (fatigue, brain fog) to gut dysbiosis, often triggered by antibiotics or PPIs, and treats it as a clinical diagnosis based on patient history.Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT): Uses SLIT for environmental allergies and to desensitize patients with dangerous food allergies, protecting against accidental exposure.MCAS & Mold: Treats Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a condition amplified by COVID, by stabilizing mast cells and addressing root triggers like mold exposure.TopicsDr. Mitchell's Integrative JourneyBackground: Board-certified allergist, immunologist, and integrative medicine specialist with 32 years of experience.Motivation: Recognized conventional medicine's limitations after a few years in practice and pursued functional medicine training with his physician wife.Advantage: His medical license enables comprehensive testing to rule out other conditions, providing a unique advantage over non-medical practitioners.Patient Profile: Often serves as the "10th doctor" for patients with complex, undiagnosed issues.The Microbiome & Candida OvergrowthCore Philosophy: All health starts in the gut; gut dysbiosis is a root cause of many chronic illnesses.Candida Overgrowth: A controversial diagnosis in conventional medicine, but a key focus in Dr. Mitchell's practice.Triggers: Often follows courses of antibiotics or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).Symptoms: Chronic fatigue, brain fog, and other non-GI manifestations (leaky gut).Diagnosis: Primarily clinical, based on detailed patient history, as standard lab tests are often unhelpful.Treatment: A multi-pronged approach using vitamin therapy, antifungals, and sublingual immunotherapy.Allergies & Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)Method: Uses SLIT as a safer, more convenient alternative to allergy injections.Environmental Allergies: Effective for pollen, dander (cats, dogs), and can help reverse asthma.Food Allergies: Treats dangerous food allergies (e.g., peanuts) to desensitize patients.Goal: Protect against accidental exposure, not enable unrestricted consumption.Impact: Significantly improves patient lifestyle and reduces anxiety for parents.Root Causes of Rising Food Allergies:Antibiotic use in infancy.Cesarean births (bypassing beneficial microbes in the birth canal).Diet and environmental toxins.Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Function of Mast Cells: "Patrol cells" found throughout the body (gut, brain, skin) that release histamine in response to threats.MCAS: Occurs when mast cells are chronically active, causing a wide range of symptoms.COVID-19's Role: The pandemic amplified awareness of MCAS, as infections and vaccines triggered severe reactions in many patients.Treatment Strategy:Stabilize Mast Cells: Use safe, compounded medications.Address Root Cause: Identify and treat the underlying trigger.Common Triggers: Mold exposure, Lyme disease, Candida overgrowth, COVID-19.Analogy: Turn the immune system's "dial" from a constant boil to a gentle simmer by removing the source of aggravation.About the Guest: Dr. Dean Mitchell is a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and integrative medicine specialist with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder of Mitchell Medical Group in New York City and a national leader in sublingual immunotherapy, a safer and more natural treatment for allergies. Dr. Mitchell is the author of Dr. Dean...
Relieve Your Low Back Pain in 2 Minutes | Ep 276
✨ In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Helene Bertrand shares how 37 years of low back pain led her to uncover a physical cause that many people have never heard of.💚 Melissa and Helene talk about pelvic alignment, sacroiliac joints, simple exercises, pain relief, and why surgery is not always the only path forward.🌿 Helene also shares the story behind QR Cream and her mission to give people effective tools for pain relief that are accessible and practical.🔥 A powerful episode for anyone living with low back pain or searching for new options to support healing.NOTE: Dr Helene’s QR Cream is available on Amazon Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryIn this fascinating Podapalooza episode, Melissa speaks with Dr. Helene Bertrand about her decades-long personal and professional journey with pain, especially low back pain. After graduating from medical school in 1965, Helene developed severe low back pain during her first pregnancy and lived with it for 37 years. Despite her medical knowledge and a long list of conventional and alternative approaches, lasting relief stayed out of reach until she uncovered a physical cause that had been widely overlooked.Helene explains that a large percentage of low back pain may come from misalignment in the pelvic bones and sacroiliac joints. She shares how this simple mechanical issue can create ongoing pain, why it often goes undetected, and how a quick assessment using the hands can reveal what scans often miss. From that discovery, she developed a simple two-minute exercise that helped many people find fast relief and inspired her book, Low Back Pain: Three Steps to Relief in 2 Minutes.The conversation also explores her work with QR Cream, a mannitol-based topical cream she developed after seeing rapid pain relief through mannitol injections around irritated nerves. Helene shares how the cream performed across many painful conditions and why she is passionate about giving people accessible options beyond medication and surgery. This episode is a hopeful reminder that pain has causes, solutions exist, and simple tools can create life-changing results.Key TakeawaysLow back pain is often labeled “nonspecific.” Helene explains that this can leave many people receiving care that never addresses the actual source.Pelvic alignment may be a major hidden cause. Misalignment in the sacroiliac area can create persistent low back pain.Hands-on assessment matters. Helene highlights the value of physical examination and how much can be learned through touch.A simple two-minute exercise can create significant relief. Her method helped many people quickly reduce pain.Surgery is not always the best first step. Helene encourages people to explore root causes before moving toward invasive procedures.Pregnancy can set the stage for low back pain. Hormonal changes, shifting weight, and ligament laxity can all affect pelvic stability.Support tools can make a real difference. Seat cushions, pelvic support belts, orthotics, and regenerative approaches can all help reduce strain.Topical pain support can be powerful. Her QR Cream showed strong results across many pain conditions.Pain relief improves quality of life. When pain eases, people can walk, move, sleep, and live more freely again.About the Guest:In the last 12 of her 55-year medical practice, Dr. Hélène Bertrand concentrated on treating painful conditions. She developed a mannitol containing cream able to calm the nerves that send pain and itch messages to the brain, QR cream. She found new solutions to many painful conditions including low back pain. Her newest book addresses that pain with a simple 2-minute exercise anyone can do to solve their low back pain without surgery or medication.Contact:Website: https://drhelenebertrand.comQR Cream – purchase on Amazon.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic...
From Body Shame to Inner Ally 💫 | Ep 275
This is a powerful conversation on reclaiming your relationship with your body. 💫 Anne Poirier shares her journey through anorexia, yo-yo dieting, and body shame that finally shifted at a breaking point after knee surgery. The episode introduces body neutrality 🌿 as the path to healing—moving away from self-judgment and toward gratitude by focusing on what the body does rather than how it looks. It dives into breaking the “when I, then I” trap ⛓️, reconnecting with intuition 🧠, and taking back personal power from diets and external authority, while reframing movement as a tool for independence and living fully now ❤️🔥.Gift:E-book: Unlocking Body Confidence: https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysPersonal Journey to Purpose: Poirier's 30-year struggle with anorexia and yo-yo dieting, fueled by childhood body-shaming, ended after a knee replacement forced a "breaking point" and a career pivot to helping others.Body Neutrality as the Path: The core philosophy is to shift from body hatred to gratitude by focusing on function over appearance. This creates a neutral middle ground—an "inner ally"—that enables healing.Reclaiming Personal Agency: A key theme is reclaiming power from external authorities (doctors, diets) by listening to one's own body and intuition. Poirier's anger at the lack of public education on diet science (e.g., the 1944 starvation experiment) fueled her mission.Movement for Independence: Exercise should be reframed from a weight-loss tool to a means of maintaining independence and quality of life, enabling activities like playing with grandkids.TopicsPoirier's Personal JourneyEarly Programming: Childhood messages ("chubby," "sturdy") and a doctor's weight warning created a belief that her body was "wrong."Anorexia & Yo-Yo Dieting: A 3-year battle with anorexia was followed by a 30-year cycle of yo-yo dieting and compulsive exercise.The "Breaking Point": A knee replacement forced a pause, revealing the cycle's futility. This led to journaling, self-reflection, and a career pivot to help others.The "When I, Then I" TrapSocietal Conditioning: The "when I lose the weight, then I'll be happy" mindset is a trap based on external validation.Internal Work First: True change must start internally. Poirier's "don't wait for your wake up call" philosophy means living life fully now in one's "here and now body."Body Neutrality & GratitudeThe Middle Ground: Body neutrality is a neutral space between hatred and forced love, which is often unattainable.Function Over Appearance: The key is shifting focus from appearance to function (e.g., heart pumping, breathing, digestion).The "Good Gift" Analogy: Treat your body like a "good gift" (your only home) to care for it, rather than a "bad gift" to be neglected.Reclaiming Personal AgencyPower of Intuition: Reclaim power from external authorities (doctors, diets) by listening to your body's signals (hunger, fullness, energy).Advocacy is Essential: Advocate for yourself, especially when medical advice feels dismissive.Movement for Independence: Exercise should be reframed as a tool for maintaining independence and quality of life, not for weight management.About the Guest: Anne Poirier, CSCS, is a nationally recognized Body Image Expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance. With a degree in Exercise Science and over 30 years in health and wellness, Anne has turned her own recovery from eating disorders and body shame into a mission to help others find freedom and peace with food, movement, and themselves. A pioneer in the body neutrality movement, Anne’s insights have been featured in Shape, Women’s Health, The New York Times, Washington Post, HuffPost, ABC, FOX, CBS, and NPR. Her major accomplishments include publishing The Body Joyful, Not a Fat Annie and The Body Neutrality Playbook, and partnering with researcher Kayla Nuss on the NoWeigh app. She also served on the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Lived Experience Task Force and leads Shaping Perspectives… A Woman’s Way to Joy.Contacts:Shaping perspectives website. https://shapingperspectives.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11/ Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-poirier-72b66344/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@annepoirier114About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills
If You Don’t Like Your Reality, We Can Change It For You! (Re-Run) | Ep 274
In this powerful re-run, we open the door to one of the most life-changing truths… your Unconscious Mind is running the show 🔑Most people are taught to rely on willpower to create change… and then wonder why nothing sticks. That’s because willpower operates in the conscious mind — the part responsible for only about 10% of your awareness.Meanwhile… your Unconscious Mind holds the other 90% 💡It’s where your habits, beliefs, emotional patterns, and automatic behaviors live.So what happens when you rely on willpower alone?You end up repeating the same cycles… feeling stuck… and wondering why change feels so hard.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ Why willpower fades (and what actually works)✨ How your Unconscious Mind shapes your reality every moment✨ The hidden patterns keeping you in loops✨ How to shift what’s no longer serving you — at the root level✨ Simple ways to start working with your mind instead of against itThis is your invitation to stop forcing change… and start creating it from the inside out 🌿Join the FREE Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop and start unlocking the patterns shaping your life:👉 https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.🔑 Key Takeaways💭 Your Unconscious Mind controls the majority of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors⚡ Willpower alone is not designed for lasting transformation🔄 Repeating patterns come from unconscious programming, not lack of effort🌱 Real change happens when you shift patterns at the root level✨ You are creating your reality every second through your internal programming🚀 Working with your Unconscious Mind makes change feel natural and aligned🌟 Ready to Go Deeper?Join the FREE Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop and start unlocking the patterns shaping your life:👉 https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
The Parking Ticket That Changed Everything | Ep 273
Lawrence Ellyard, shares his powerful journey that began with a simple parking ticket 🚗⚡, sparking a life-changing shift into a 3-year Buddhist monastery experience and a deeper path in wellness. With 40 years in martial arts, the conversation explores beginner’s mind 🧠, collective growth 🤝, and the expansion from “me” to “we.” Along the way, aligned moments connected this mission to global voices like the Dalai Lama, Masaru Emoto, Jack Canfield, and Richard Branson. Rooted in Japanese concepts of ‘Ikigai’ (when living your mission, there is no need to retire)🔥, ‘intoku’ (giving without being seen) 🌿, manifestation 💫, and compassion ❤️, this episode highlights how purpose-driven living can evolve into global impact of shifting our view on human health and through initiatives like the “The New Woo” Documentary coming out in late 2027. 🌍✨.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Lawrence Ellyard's Journey & PhilosophyOrigin Story: A parking ticket for facing the wrong way served as a metaphor for a misaligned career. This prompted a job change and a 3-year stay in a Buddhist monastery, shifting focus to wellness.Martial Arts: 40 years of training (Taekwondo, Aikido) taught key principles:Beginner's Mind: Humility and the understanding that more learning reveals more to learn.Inclusive Pride: Celebrating collective achievement ("from me to we").Key Endorsements & Wisdom:Dalai Lama: Wrote the foreword for Lawrence Ellyard's book, Everyday Buddha, after a request made during a prayer at a stupa in Spain.Masaru Emoto: Co-authored The Spirit of Water after meeting Emoto on his Australian tour. An experiment in the book showed positive intention transforming Tokyo tap water into a beautiful 7-sided crystal, reflecting the 7 participants.Jack Canfield: Endorsed The Spirit of Water and helped cast "The New Woo" by connecting Lawrence Ellyard with his network.Sir Richard Branson: Lawrence Ellyard will meet Branson at the Iconic Leaders Summit in June to discuss "The New Woo" and philanthropic partnerships.Core Philosophies:Ikigai: Living one's purpose as a fulfilling alternative to traditional retirement.In Toku: The Japanese concept of "doing good in secret" for the sake of contribution, not recognition.Manifestation: Thoughts create reality; consistent, positive belief is essential.Compassion: Service to others shifts focus from personal problems to collective contribution, making one's own issues feel smaller."The New Woo" DocumentaryVision: A global movement (film, book, podcast) to elevate wellness consciousness.Goal: Bridge allopathic and complementary medicine, not create an "us vs. them" narrative.Casting: Features both established thought leaders and new talent (e.g., AI innovators) to showcase the future of wellness.Timeline: Currently in casting; projected release is late 2027.About the Guest: Lawrence Ellyard Founder, Innovator; Executive Producer - The New Woo Lawrence Ellyard is the visionary force behind The New Woo documentary. As the film's Founder, Producer, and Casting Director, he brings more than three decades of experience as a wellness practitioner, educator, and global industry leader. He is the Founder and Director of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) - a global organization representing more than 36,000 wellness professionals and over 1,400 modalities across 37 countries. Over his career, Lawrence has become renowned as a master connector and innovator, someone who can see the future of wellness before most can articulate it, and bring together the people and ideas capable of moving that vision into the world.Lawrence is a celebrated author, speaker, podcast host, and thought leader whose work has received endorsements from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Jack Canfield, Dr Masaru Emoto, and Sir Richard Branson. His expertise is grounded in a diverse background that includes a Master's qualification in Transpersonal Medicine, decades of training as a martial arts practitioner and Sensei, and extensive experience in Tibetan Buddhism and indigenous shamanic traditions. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Lawrence is a devoted father, weaving family, purpose, and spiritual practice into every facet of his leadership. His life's work has been dedicated to elevating the global impact of wellness practitioners and expanding the world's access to natural therapies. With The New Woo, Lawrence unites his entrepreneurial vision, spiritual depth, and global network to create a documentary that aims to spark a worldwide movement in modern wellness. Contact:www.lawrenceellyard.comwww.myiict.com instagram: lawrence_ellyard About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the...
Life's Too Short for Maybe | Ep 272
✨ In this heartfelt episode, Jan Janzen shares her incredible journey of leaving a high-control religion, rebuilding her life from scratch, and turning her experiences into wisdom for others.💡 Melissa and Jan talk about decisions, courage, business systems, gratitude, fun, purpose, and why life is too short for maybe.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful reminder that every choice shapes our future, and it is never too late to begin again.🔥 A powerful episode for anyone ready to stop waiting, trust themselves, and take aligned action.❤️ Jan is a return guest on this show, if you liked this episode, check out episode #210 when we talked about Getting Off The Merry Go RoundOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryIn this powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with author and decision expert Jan Jansen to explore the life-changing impact of making clear decisions. Jan shares the deeply personal story behind her book Devil with a Briefcase, including how her experience leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses after 38 years shaped her understanding of courage, structure, resilience, and reinvention.Jan opens up about what it was like to leave a high-control religion, lose her entire support system, and rebuild her life from the ground up. From learning everyday life skills most people take for granted to navigating heartbreak, homelessness, grief, and starting over later in life, her journey is a profound example of what becomes possible when someone chooses courage over fear.The episode also dives into the importance of decision-making in business and life, the role of systems and structure, and why Jan believes “Life is too short for maybe.” Melissa and Jan also reflect on health, gratitude, fun, purpose, philanthropy, and creating a life with intention instead of waiting for the “perfect” moment.This is an inspiring episode about choosing action, trusting your path, and building a meaningful life one decision at a time.Key TakeawaysIndecision is still a decision. Staying stuck is its own choice, and awareness creates the power to choose differently.Courage often begins with starting over. Jan’s story shows that even after massive loss, reinvention is possible at any age.Systems matter. Success in business, health, and life often comes from structure, consistency, and preparation.Fun is essential. Joy, laughter, and connection are not extras. They are part of a healthy, meaningful life.Gratitude rewires your perspective. Focusing on what is working shifts your energy, your mindset, and how you move through the world.Purpose keeps us alive and engaged. Having a mission gives life direction, meaning, and momentum.Money can become a force for good. Jan powerfully shares how greater income creates greater capacity for philanthropy and impact.Do not wait for someday. Life is unpredictable, and the time to decide, act, and live fully is now.About the Guest:Jan Janzen is an author and decision expert who writes about the choices that shape business and life. Her upcoming book, Devil with a Briefcase: Stop Winging It. Start Winning, is built around 101 decisions entrepreneurs must make to move from chaos to structure and results. After decades in business, Jan’s work focuses on clarity, conviction, and building something that works without second-guessing.Contact:Website: Janjanzen.comAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
Beyond Symptom Relief: Healing Allergies and Eczema Naturally | Ep 271
✨ In this empowering episode, Christine Lauer shares how her daughter’s eczema and her husband’s severe allergies opened the door to a whole new world of healing.🌿 Melissa and Christine talk about inflammation, omega-3s, dry blood spot testing, bioenergetics, and gentle cold laser acupuncture as ways to support the body naturally.💚 This conversation is a beautiful reminder that real healing starts with understanding the root cause and trusting the body’s wisdom.🔥 A must-listen for anyone ready to move beyond symptom management and into deeper wellness.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:In this insightful Poda Palooza episode, Melissa sits down with Christine Lauer to explore a natural, root-cause approach to allergies, sensitivities, eczema, and inflammation. Christine shares how her journey began with her infant daughter’s severe eczema and her husband’s debilitating seasonal allergies. After exhausting conventional options with little relief, she discovered nutrition, omega-3 education, bioenergetics, muscle testing, and gentle cold laser acupuncture.As Christine learned more, she began connecting the dots between inflammation, diet, energetic imbalance, and the body’s innate healing wisdom. She explains how bioenergetics and cold laser acupuncture can help the body recalibrate its response to substances that once triggered reactions. She also highlights the value of at-home dry blood spot testingto measure inflammation and fatty acid balance, giving clients tangible insights into what is happening inside their bodies.Melissa and Christine also dive into the modern omega-3 deficiency crisis, the poor quality of many supplements on the market, the impact of toxic food and environmental exposure, and the need for proactive care long before symptoms become chronic. This episode is a hopeful reminder that the body is intelligent, healing is possible, and there are powerful tools available beyond symptom management.Key TakeawaysThe body is designed to heal. With the right support, it can recalibrate and function more efficiently.Skin issues like eczema often reflect deeper imbalance. Inflammation, food exposure, and other internal stressors can all play a role.Allergies and sensitivities are not always lifelong sentences. Christine shares powerful examples of people finding real relief.Bioenergetics and cold laser acupuncture offer a gentle approach. These methods support the body in recognizing substances more accurately.Dry blood spot testing adds valuable clarity. It helps people see markers of inflammation and fatty acid imbalance on paper.Omega-3 deficiency is widespread. Restoring balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is essential for lowering inflammation.Supplement quality matters deeply. A label may look impressive while delivering very little actual benefit.Prevention matters. Caring for the body early creates a much stronger foundation for long-term wellness.Self-trust matters too. Christine’s final wisdom encourages listeners to clear doubt and listen to their inner guidance.About the Guest: Christine helps people struggling with allergies and sensitivities who are tired of managing symptoms without real answers. Inspired by her husband’s severe seasonal allergies and her daughter’s eczema, she’s spent over 20 years helping people find relief without shots or endless medications. Her work focuses on understanding and reducing inflammation using at-home dry blood spot testing, along with bioenergetics and gentle cold laser acupuncture to support the body’s ability to heal itself.Contact: Website: https://www.noallergiesplease.comWebsite: theomegacoach.comEmail: [email protected]:FB: facebook.com/noallergiesplsIG: instagram.com/noallergiesplsYT: youtube.com/noallergiespleasepageDIY Test Guide: christinelauer.caOmegas, Polyphenols and the BalanceTest: theomegacoach.comAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_link" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
The Four Voices in Everyone’s Head — One Leads, Three Distract | Ep 270
✨ In this heart-opening episode, Kathleen Maxwell shares how her breast cancer journey led her into powerful emotional healing work that helps people release fear, guilt, anger, and self-doubt.💛 Melissa and Kathleen talk about trapped emotions, the inner critic, intuition, emotional hygiene, and how healing old patterns can transform every area of life.🌿 This conversation is a beautiful invitation to clear the emotional weight you were never meant to carry and come home to yourself.🔥 A deeply meaningful episode for anyone ready to quiet the noise within and step into more peace, freedom, and self-love.Gift: Inner Voice Shift (need link from guest)Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:In this powerful Poda Palooza episode, Melissa sits down with Kathleen Maxwell to explore the deep connection between emotional healing, self-worth, and lasting transformation. Kathleen shares how her own breast cancer journey led her beyond conventional treatment and into the world of complementary healing, hypnosis, emotional release work, and breakthrough modalities designed to clear trapped emotions from the body.Kathleen explains how unresolved emotions such as anger, fear, guilt, sadness, and depression can stay stored within us for years, shaping our behaviors, relationships, confidence, and health. Through emotional release processes, she helps clients identify the root of these patterns, often tracing them back to childhood, generational conditioning, or even past-life experiences. Once those emotional roots are released, clients often feel lighter, calmer, clearer, and more connected to their intuition.Melissa and Kathleen also discuss the inner critic, emotional hygiene, inherited patterns, and the profound impact this work can have across generations. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing is not only physical. It is emotional, mental, spiritual, and transformational. When we clear the old patterns weighing us down, we create more peace within ourselves and ripple that peace outward into the world.Key TakeawaysTrapped emotions can affect health and behavior. Unreleased anger, fear, guilt, sadness, and shame can weigh on the body and mind over time.Emotional healing goes far beyond symptom relief. Clearing old emotional patterns opens the door to confidence, joy, peace, and self-trust.The root often lives in the past. Emotional triggers may begin in childhood, family conditioning, or other experiences held in the deeper mind.When the root is released, the pattern can collapse. Kathleen describes this like pulling the bottom piece from a Jenga tower.The inner critic is often conditioned, not truth. Many of the harsh voices in our heads were learned from others and replayed over time.Emotional hygiene matters. Just like physical hygiene, our emotional world needs regular care and clearing.Healing ripples through generations. When one person does this work, children and grandchildren can benefit from the shift.Intuition gets louder when internal noise gets quieter. As emotional clutter clears, inner wisdom becomes easier to hear.Self-love changes everything. Kathleen’s mission centers on helping people reconnect with their worth and live from joy.About the Guest:Kathleen coaches purpose-driven professionals who paradoxically find themselves struggling with fear procrastination, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome.Kathleen leads her clients through emotional release processes that result in breakthroughs that last. She empowers her clients to stop second-guessing themselves and to start leading the lives they were always meant to live.Contact:Website: https://yoursuccesscoachkathleen.comAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a...
You Can Update Your Operating System To Get The Results You Want (Re-Run) | Ep 269
In this episode, we dive into the powerful truth that your Unconscious Mind can either elevate your life or quietly keep you stuck 🔁When you understand how your internal “operating system” really works, everything shifts ⚡You begin to move from autopilot patterns… into intentional creation.Your comfort zone is not the enemy — it’s simply programmed. And once you learn how to update that programming, you unlock a whole new level of possibility 🚀This episode opens the door to:✨ Rewiring limiting patterns✨ Expanding beyond your current identity✨ Creating results that once felt out of reachThe first step is awareness. The next step is choosing to upgrade 🔓If this resonates and you’re ready to experience real transformation, reach out and book a call to explore your next level and activate your internal upgrades 💫Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. 🔑 Key TakeawaysYour Unconscious Mind runs the majority of your behaviors and results 🧠What feels “safe” is often just familiar programming 🔁Lasting change happens when you update your internal operating system ⚙️Awareness creates the opening for transformation 👁️You have the ability to consciously direct your future 🚀Support accelerates the upgrade process and deepens results 🌱About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
How to Create a Dream Green Bedroom: A Healthy Sanctuary for Restful, Rejuvenating Sleep | Ep 268
🌿 In this eye-opening episode, Theresa Thomas shares how toxic exposure impacted her health for years and how that journey inspired her to help families create safer homes.🧺 Melissa and Theresa talk about laundry products, cleaning supplies, sleep, bedrooms, children’s health, and why reducing toxins matters more than ever.✨ This conversation is full of practical reminders that healing starts with awareness, and even small changes can have a big impact on your family’s well-being.💚 A must-listen for parents who want to create a healthier, lower-toxin home environment.Gift: Kids Sleep Smart System: (Need to get this link from guest) Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryThis important Podapalooza episode, Melissa sits down with Theresa Thomas to discuss the hidden toxic burden in our homes and how it impacts family health, especially children. Drawing from her own long and difficult journey with multiple chemical sensitivities, Theresa shares how years of unnoticed toxic exposure led to debilitating symptoms including skin reactions, brain fog, exhaustion, and severe chemical intolerance.Her experience became the catalyst for her mission: helping parents identify and reduce harmful chemical exposures in the home so children can thrive. Theresa explains that today’s families are surrounded by a staggering number of synthetic chemicals, many of which affect gut health, immune function, sleep, behavior, and overall well-being. She emphasizes that healing does not require panic, it requires awareness and practical action.Melissa and Theresa explore the importance of detoxing not only the body, but also the home environment. They talk about the bedroom as a crucial place to begin, the impact of fragranced products, fire retardants, electronics, Wi-Fi, and sleep disruption, and why simple swaps in laundry, cleaning, and personal care products can make a major difference. This episode is a grounded and empowering reminder that small, thoughtful changes can create a safer, healthier home for the whole family.Key TakeawaysToxic exposure can be subtle and cumulative. Small exposures over time can quietly overwhelm the body and create major health issues.Symptoms are often dismissed. Brain fog, rashes, fatigue, and sensitivity are often minimized when they may actually be warning signs of toxic burden.Children are especially vulnerable. Their developing bodies, immune systems, and gut health are deeply affected by environmental toxins.The bedroom is a powerful place to start. Safer laundry products, toxin-free sleepwear, and reducing electronics can support better sleep and health.Fragrance-free matters. Switching laundry and cleaning products is one of the easiest and most impactful first steps.Sleep is foundational. Poor sleep, especially in children and teens, may be connected to environmental stressors like chemicals and EMF exposure.Green alternatives exist. Families do not need to feel helpless. There are healthier swaps available for everyday products.Do not ignore your body’s signals. Fatigue, reactions, and “something feels off” moments deserve attention and deeper investigation.About the Guest:Drawing on her own journey of overcoming Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Theresa empowers mothers to uncover hidden toxins in their homes and yards, replacing harmful products with safe alternatives. She gives them strategies to reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals that weaken children’s immune systems, create behavioral issues, and cause constant health frustrations. The result is a healthy, happy, vibrant family life where kids return to their natural cheerful, energetic selves.Contact: Website: https://fromtoxictogreen.comAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to...
From Gray to Glow: How Accomplished Women Can Keep Love and Success Without Losing Either | Ep 267
✨ In this inspiring conversation, Olga Alexeeva shares how years of being strong, self-sufficient, and successful left her emotionally disconnected and longing for deeper intimacy.💖 Melissa and Olga talk about burnout, feminine energy, unconscious beliefs, creativity, self-worth, and the courage to rebuild from the inside out.🔥 This episode is a wakeup call for women who have been carrying everything alone and are ready to move from survival mode into softness, truth, and glow.🌿 A beautiful reminder that power and love do not have to compete — they can coexist.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode SummaryIn this powerful Podapalooza episode, Melissa speaks with Olga Alexeeva about the hidden cost of being the “strong woman” for too long. Olga shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, starting over from scratch, raising her son as a single mother, caring for her mother, and building two successful art galleries in Nashville — all while operating in survival mode and following rules that rewarded control, toughness, and emotional self-protection.Through the challenges of COVID, business loss, and deep personal reflection, Olga came face to face with the emotional armor she had built around herself. She realized that while strength had helped her succeed, it had also disconnected her from intimacy, softness, and the deeper connection she longed for. That awakening became the foundation for her work helping women move from gray to glow — reclaiming desire, creativity, femininity, and inner alignment without sacrificing power.Melissa and Olga explore the connection between the conscious and Unconscious Mind, burnout, emotional suppression, identity, self-worth, and the importance of consciously creating a life that feels alive. This episode is a passionate invitation for women to stop living on autopilot, stop postponing joy, and start building a life rooted in truth, vitality, and self-connection.Key TakeawaysStrength can become armor. What helps women survive and succeed can also block intimacy, softness, and connection.Success does not always equal fulfillment. A woman can build a business, raise a family, and still feel empty inside.Your subconscious signals matter. It is not only what you say — it is what you feel, believe, and embody that shapes your life and relationships.Burnout is deeper than exhaustion. It often reveals disconnection from self, purpose, creativity, and emotional truth.Healing starts within. Real transformation comes from changing internal patterns, beliefs, and self-perception — not just external circumstances.Women need creativity and softness to thrive. These are not weaknesses. They are essential parts of feminine vitality and wholeness.It is never too late to begin again. Olga’s story is a reminder that reinvention can happen at any stage of life.Do not wait for crisis to wake up. Start appreciating life now, while you still have the power to choose, change, and fully live.About the Guest:Olga Alexeeva grew up in Odessa and came to America in 1991, building two art galleries in Nashville by playing by men's rules: suppress emotion, control everything, never show weakness. She succeeded—and became starved for intimacy. Through her program From Gray to Glow, Olga helps women reclaim desire and softness without giving up power. Her message: women don't have to choose between power and love. Integration, not sacrifice. She leads by experience, not theory.Contact:Website: https://ultraverity.comBook: From Russia To AmericaAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes...
The Body Always Gets What It Needs | Ep 266
In this powerful conversation, Teresa Syms shares her journey of healing after a lifetime of abuse, trauma, and grief. Following a near-fatal fall that left her with a serious back injury, she was guided to face unresolved emotional wounds and make her own healing a priority. 💫Through NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and hypnotherapy, Teresa discovered how powerful self-care and healthy boundaries truly are. She also shares how she learned to quiet the chaos of constantly serving others and begin living with intention and inner peace. 🧠✨Her message is simple and powerful: the strength and answers you seek already exist within you. 💖✨ You do not have to walk the healing journey alone.Gift: What Am I Tolerating? https://ascenducoaching.com/what-am-i-tolerating/ Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Teresa's journey of healing and transformation @ 00:00Teresa shares her personal story of overcoming a lifetime of abuse, trauma, and grief through discovering the power of NLP, timeline therapy, and hypnotherapy. After a near-fatal fall that left her with a serious back injury, she was forced to confront her unresolved emotional wounds and make her own healing a priority.The importance of self-care and boundaries @ 06:32Teresa and Melissa discuss the importance of self-care and setting healthy boundaries, rather than constantly putting the needs of others first. They emphasize that self-care is the most selfless act, as it allows you to show up as your best self for others.Quieting the chaos and living intentionally @ 29:01Teresa shares how she has learned to quiet the chaos in her life and intentionally choose what she wants, rather than just serving everyone else. She describes the daily practices and mindset shifts that have helped her maintain inner peace and clarity, even amidst external challenges.Reaching out for support and guidance @ 35:25Teresa provides information on how listeners can connect with her to receive coaching and support on their own journeys of healing and transformation. She emphasizes the importance of reaching out and not trying to do it all alone.Final words of wisdom @ 37:25Teresa leaves the audience with the message that the answers and strength they need are already within them. She encourages listeners to go deep within themselves, release the need for willpower alone, and trust that the solutions are there waiting to be uncovered.About the Guest:Teresa Syms is the founder of ASCENDU Coaching, an award winning author, and a highly respected Master NLP and Time Line Therapy® Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and certified CBT coach. She is known for her deeply intuitive, solutions focused approach to personal transformation and emotional healing.Teresa’s work is rooted in her own powerful journey. After surviving a debilitating back fracture and the profound grief of losing four loved ones within six months, she found herself searching for a way to reclaim her life. In that search, she discovered the body of work that ultimately saved her—NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnotherapy. Through these modalities, she rebuilt her identity, released years of trauma, and uncovered a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.Today, Teresa brings that same transformative power to others. She helps clients break through unconscious limitations, heal emotional wounds, and create aligned, meaningful change from the inside out. With a unique blend of mastery, compassion, and lived resilience, she guides individuals toward clarity, confidence, and true personal freedom.Teresa is an award-winning author for her book, A Century of Secrets, and hosts the podcast Powering Through Life, where she shares real, honest conversations and practical tools that inspire listeners to rise from adversity and step boldly into their authentic lives.Contact:Website: AscendUCoaching.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/teresasymsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresa.syms.5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresa_syms/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teresasyms5163Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Century-Secrets-Teresa-SymsTOPICS:The Power of the UCM - Willpower is NOT the answer-how NLP & TLT taught me how to recover from a lifetime of trauma and abuse,-how I recovered from a back fracture at 61 years old, without medical assistance, while living in deep grief from 3 family deaths in 6 months, and the death of my beautiful dog-How Grief Held Me Prisoner-The ability to quiet the chaos and go after what you want in lifeAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024...
Healing Trauma Without Having To Talk About It | Ep 265
This powerful conversation opens a new portal into healing… one where you no longer need to relive the past to be free from it 💫Melissa shares a paradigm-shifting truth:🧠 The Unconscious Mind does not know the difference between memory, imagination, or the present moment.So every time trauma is retold… the body re-experiences it.Instead of looping the story, this episode introduces a new path:✨ Time Line Therapy® — a method that allows the Unconscious Mind to release emotional charge while keeping the wisdom.Inside this transmission:🔓 Why talking about trauma can keep it active🌊 The energetic release that creates calm, clarity, and presence🧼 Why emotional hygiene is just as essential as physical hygiene🚀 How you can step into this work for yourself or as a practitionerThis is not about coping…This is about clearing at the root and returning to your natural state of power.Step into the deeper learning here:👉 https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/karmacode Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Exploring a new approach to healing trauma @ 00:00Melissa introduces the idea that healing trauma may not require talking about it repeatedly. She explains how the unconscious mind stores memories and experiences, and how revisiting trauma can reactivate the emotional response in the body, rather than releasing it. Melissa contrasts this with the origins of talk therapy, which emerged due to Freud's difficulty with clear speech during hypnosis.The power of the unconscious mind and Time Line Therapy® @ 06:00Melissa discusses how the unconscious mind does not distinguish between current experiences, memories, and imagined futures. She explains that when trauma is revisited, the nervous system reacts as if the event is happening again, which can be exhausting. Melissa then introduces Time Line Therapy® as a modality that allows the unconscious mind to extract the learnings from past experiences, releasing the emotional charge without the need to retell the story.The benefits of Time Line Therapy® @ 16:18Melissa shares examples of the powerful responses people have had to Time Line Therapy® , describing a sense of mental and emotional calm and clarity. She explains how releasing trauma at the unconscious level can create a ripple effect, impacting relationships, communication, and overall presence. Melissa emphasizes the importance of regular "emotional hygiene" through Time Line Therapy® , just as we maintain physical hygiene.Invitation to explore Time Line Therapy® @ 24:33Melissa invites listeners to explore Time Line Therapy®, either for their own healing or to potentially become a practitioner through the Karma Code training program. She explains the empowering nature of the training, which allows participants to experience the benefits of Time Line Therapy® firsthand and then share it with others.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
Redefining Autoimmune Health | Ep 264
After being diagnosed with MS at 27, Amy chose to redefine health as “autoimmune health”—the health you still have plus the health you create. 💪✨ In a fragmented system filled with “infobesity,” she teaches that real transformation begins with inner habits (thoughts and feelings) that drive outer habits like diet and exercise. You cannot outnourish or outrun a cruddy mindset.Her method? 🌱 “Trust in the Tiny.” Small actions build evidence, momentum, and empowerment. Words matter. And instead of waiting 17 years for research to become standard care, coaching helps you take control of your health now, as a Doctor of Pharmacy that is exactly what Amy chose to do for herself. 🔥Gift: Free quiz to unlock your #1 habit: https://amybehimercoaching.com/quizOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary: Key TakeawaysRedefine Health: After her MS diagnosis, Amy redefined health as "autoimmune health"—the health you still have plus the health you create—to move beyond a textbook definition that felt impossible.Inner Habits Drive Outer Habits: Sustainable change requires addressing "inner habits" (thoughts/feelings), which drive "outer habits" (diet/exercise). You cannot outrun a "cruddy mindset."Build Evidence with "Trust in the Tiny": Overcome overwhelm by focusing on one small habit at a time. This builds personal evidence of progress, creating a positive feedback loop.Don't Wait 17 Years: Research takes ~17 years to become standard care. Proactively working with a coach is a way to get ahead of this lag and take control of your health now.TopicsThe Problem: A Fragmented System & "Infobesity"The conventional medical system is fragmented (e.g., neurologists for MS, GI doctors for IBD), leaving patients to coordinate their own care.This creates an "infobesity crisis" where more information doesn't lead to action; it causes paralysis.Solution: A good first idea and support to follow through.The Solution: Redefining Health & HabitsAmy's personal journey (MS diagnosis at 27) led her to redefine health, creating a framework that integrates conventional and holistic medicine.Inner Habits: Habitual thoughts and feelings that drive all behavior.Outer Habits: Physical actions like diet, exercise, and sleep.Core Principle: You cannot outrun a "cruddy mindset."The Method: Practical Strategies for Change"Trust in the Tiny": A belief seed that small actions matter.Example: A 2-minute PT exercise is valuable even when a 30-minute session feels impossible.Rationale: This builds personal evidence of progress, creating a positive feedback loop."Words Matter": Language shapes perception and motivation.Example: Shifting from "I don't get to eat X" to "I choose not to eat X" creates empowerment."Life is 50-50": A rule for accepting both positive and negative emotions with grace.Rationale: Resisting negative emotions causes dis-ease; acknowledging them allows them to pass.The Recommendation: Coaching as a CatalystCoaching is a powerful tool for those who feel they've "tried everything."Rationale: Research takes ~17 years to become standard care. Proactively working with a coach is a way to get ahead of this lag and take control of your health now.About the Guest:is a pharmacist and board-certified health and wellness coach who helps people build better health after a diagnosis than before. Living with autoimmune disease herself, she teaches simple, science-backed habit strategies that bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Through her podcast, Autoimmune Health Secrets, and her coaching community, The CLUB Habit Hub, she empowers people to create sustainable energy, resilience, and confidence in their everyday health journey.Contact:https://www.instagram.com/amybehimercoaching/https://amybehimercoaching.com/quizhttps://podfollow.com/autoimmune-health-secretsAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts...
One Session, 30 Years of Anxiety Gone | Ep 263
What if one session could change everything? In this episode, Tracy Gilbart shares how a single Time Line Therapy® session for a business challenge unexpectedly cleared 30 years of chronic anxiety—revealing the power of working directly with the Unconscious Mind. When you access the Unconscious Mind, you unlock the gateway to the Higher Self—the blueprint for perfect health and aligned living. ✨We explore the Four Bodies (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual), the Three Minds, and the transformational practice of “Practice the Pause.” When you resolve root causes at the unconscious level, healing becomes natural, generational cycles shift, and aligned choices feel effortless. 🌿💫 As a Mom, when you do this healing work for yourself, it has the ripple effect of healing your children too.Tracy’s Gift: 28 minute hypno track for releasing anxiety:https://phoenixinnovation.ca/free-hypnotrack/Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysPersonal Breakthrough: A single Timeline Therapy session for a business issue unexpectedly resolved Tracy Gilbert's 30 years of chronic anxiety, revealing the power of unconscious work.Holistic Healing Model: True healing requires addressing all four bodies (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) and the three minds (conscious, unconscious, higher self), not just managing physical symptoms.Unconscious Mind as the Key: The unconscious mind is the only gateway to the higher self, which holds the blueprint for perfect health and all life resources.Intergenerational Impact: Clearing personal unconscious programs also clears them from one's children, improving family relationships and breaking cycles.TopicsThe Wellness Journey: From Symptom Management to Root CauseGilbert's journey began 26 years ago as a single mom seeking relief from stress and anxiety.Initial approaches (naturopathy, Reiki) managed symptoms but didn't resolve the root cause.A planned naturopathic apprenticeship was derailed by Ontario government regulation, which invalidated existing certifications and required a university program that was not feasible.A 10-year role at a chiropractic clinic provided exposure to new modalities (iridology, bioregulatory medicine) but did not address the core emotional issues.The Breakthrough: Unconscious Mind WorkA career change led to a "business breakthrough" session using Timeline Therapy.Result: The session unexpectedly resolved 30 years of chronic anxiety.Significance: This demonstrated that resolving unconscious issues for one goal (business) has profound, lasting benefits for all areas of life (health).Analogy: This process is a "zipline" from "Victim Island" to "Solution City," providing a fast, low-energy path to resolution.The Model: Four Bodies & Three MindsFour Bodies: Physical, Emotional, Mental, Spiritual. Symptoms manifest physically however originate in the other bodies.Three Minds:Conscious: Connected to the mental body.Unconscious: Connected to the emotional body; the only gateway to the higher self.Higher Self: Connected to the spiritual body; holds the blueprint for perfect health and all life resources.Mechanism: Building rapport with the unconscious mind provides direct access to the higher self, unlocking resources and enabling deep, lasting change.The Practice: "Practice the Pause"Core Principle: "Practice the pause" before acting to allow the unconscious mind to provide guidance.Outcome: This practice makes healthy choices natural and effortless, leading to a state of "perfect health" without stress or worry.About the Guest:Tracy Gilbart is a Certified Master NLP, Time Line Therapy® Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master with more than 20 years in holistic wellness. Her expertise wasn’t built in theory—it was forged through lived experience. From a hard-partying, survival-mode early life, through chronic health challenges and single motherhood, she rebuilt herself into the strongest, healthiest, and most aligned version of who she’s ever been.Today, she helps women stop functioning on autopilot by clearing stored negative emotions, and the outdated unconscious programming that quietly dictates their choices, relationships, and health. Tracy is known for helping clients create deep, permanent change where it actually starts—the unconscious mind.Contact:Please input your social media handles and contact details here to be used in the show noteshttps://www.instagram.com/tracygilbart/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/tracy.gilbarthttps://phoenixinnovation.ca/[email protected]://calendly.com/phoenixinnovations1/30minAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests
Breath, Belief & Beyond: Rewriting Reality From the Inside Out | Ep 262
In this episode, Andrew shares his personal transformation—moving through trauma, addiction, and a deeply reactive identity shaped by his childhood and years working in the oil and gas industry. Through journaling, breath work, and hypnosis-based tools, he began rewiring old survival patterns and reclaiming his sense of choice and freedom.🧠 We dive into why willpower alone isn’t enough, and how the unconscious mind quietly runs our habits, behaviors, and reality—until we address the root.🌬️ Andrew also shares a simple breathing technique to instantly calm the nervous system, plus insights on regulation practices like cold exposure.🌌 The conversation expands into past lives, karma, and Quantum Healing—revealing how unresolved emotional patterns can carry across lifetimes and even manifest physically.🎮 We close with a powerful reframe: life isn’t meant to be a struggle—it’s a journey meant to be lived with presence, self-love, and curiosity.👉 If you’re ready to shift patterns at the deepest level, this episode is a must-listen 🎧Buy Andrew’s book: “The Enemy Within: Fear as Our Greatest Opponent” here: https://www.amazon.com/Enemy-Within-Fear-Greatest-Opponent/dp/1835563333/ref=sr_1_1?crid=183BTLCVPQQFR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yd32xtfZQfNzR0LyBx9W56fjvDChhIMcG0zUsY8peKc.NLpibFhpxVWb238zZwkkcM1Nn79pJVbvq7qUZX_4J9s&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+enemy+within+fear+as+our+greatest+opponent&qid=1752195494&sprefix=%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Andrew's background and transformation @ 00:00Andrew shares his journey of overcoming trauma, addiction, and a victim mindset through tools like journaling, breath work, and hypnosis-based methods. He discusses how he developed an identity around being defensive and reactive from his experiences in the oil and gas industry, and how he has worked to shift that programming.The power of the unconscious mind @ 03:35Andrew explains how the unconscious mind and habitual patterns can be more powerful than willpower alone. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes and underlying trauma, rather than just managing symptoms. The discussion covers how the unconscious mind creates our reality and the role of choice in breaking free of unhealthy patterns.Breath work and nervous system regulation @ 09:28Andrew shares a simple 4-8 breathing technique that can quickly calm the nervous system and shift one's state. He discusses the science behind how this technique engages the parasympathetic system and the benefits of practices like cold plunges for regulating the body.Past life exploration and karma @ 31:29Andrew explains his approach of combining NLP and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) to help clients explore past lives and understand the karmic lessons they are working through. He shares an example of a client who experienced physical healing after addressing unprocessed emotions from a past life.Compassion, forgiveness, and the nature of reality @ 37:34The discussion explores the concept that we choose our life experiences and the people we encounter in order to learn specific lessons, such as forgiveness. Andrew shares how understanding his own past lives has given him more empathy and a shifted perspective on the darkness in the world.Closing thoughts and next steps @ 40:06Andrew emphasizes the importance of making life a "fun game" rather than a struggle, and encourages listeners to focus on self-care, self-love, and living life to the fullest. He provides information on how to connect with him further through his website and social media.About the Guest: Andrew Wilson is a practitioner focused on fear, pressure, and emotional reactivity. He is the author of The Enemy Within, Fear as Our Greatest Opponent, and the host of the Beyond Transcendence podcast. Andrew works with people who keep promising they will change, then repeat the same cycle when stress hits. His approach is direct and practical, built around mindset tools, nervous system regulation, and hypnosis-based methods that aim to change the pattern at the root, not just manage it.Contact: Website: https://www.andrewfwilson.comFb: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.wilson.1042Insta: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtranscendencewithandrew/ About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health &...
How Do You Choose to Show Up in the World? | Ep 261
How you show up in the world matters more than you may realize 🌍⚡ In this episode, Melissa dives deep into the truth that we are all energy—and the frequency you broadcast through your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs is exactly what you attract back into your life.You’ll explore powerful questions like:☕ Do you see the cup half empty or half full?🌪️ Is the world happening to you—or for you?🧠 Are your thoughts creating the life you want… or the one you’re ready to release?Melissa breaks down the difference between living on Victim Island 🏝️—where blame, fear, and helplessness run the show—and choosing Solution City 🌆—where growth, support, creativity, and aligned action live. You’ll learn how anxiety is not the enemy, but a messenger, and how to CLEAR THE SCREEN™ of fear-based thoughts so you can consciously choose a new inner movie 🎬✨This episode also introduces the power of working with the unconscious mind, sharing how tools like Time Line Therapy® help clear old emotional filters so you can live from love, joy, and gratitude 💛If you’re ready to stop doing life the hard way and start using the right tools for the job, this conversation is for you—and you’re invited to go even deeper in the upcoming Meet Your Unconscious Mind workshop 🌟🎧 Listen now and choose how you show up.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode SummaryChoosing how to show up @ 00:26Melissa discusses the importance of being aware of how you show up energetically in the world, as your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs determine the experiences you attract. She emphasizes the power of personal responsibility and choosing empowering mindsets.Shifting from victim to solution-focused @ 07:23Melissa contrasts the "Victim Island" mindset, characterized by blame and helplessness, with the "Solution City" mindset that focuses on learning, growth, and taking aligned action. She explains how to recognize and release unhelpful thought patterns to shift your perspective.Working with the unconscious mind @ 09:56Melissa discusses the importance of addressing the unconscious thought patterns and emotional baggage that drive our behaviors and experiences. She introduces tools like Time Line Therapy® to clear these filters and consciously choose more empowering thoughts.Practical steps to shift your mindset @ 11:14Melissa provides a simple practice to notice your current thoughts, evaluate if they are serving you, and consciously choose more empowering alternatives. She emphasizes the value of community support in this process.Invitation to further training @ 12:38Melissa invites listeners to join her "Meet Your Unconscious Mind" workshop to learn how to work with their unconscious mind and create a more conscious, joyful life.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
Above the Line Living: From Burnout to Embodied Truth | Ep 260
What happens when outward success no longer matches your inner truth? 💫 In this episode, Carolyn Cooper shares her bold “vision quest” moment—quitting her job, selling her house, and traveling Europe to rediscover herself—and how it sparked a life devoted to helping women heal burnout and self-abandonment.Together, Carolyn and Melissa dive into why so many high-achieving women put themselves last, and how self-care, self-love, and radical honesty become gateways to deeper peace and purpose 🌿. Carolyn also breaks down her powerful AIM High Method—Truth, Transmutation, and Transmission—and opens the door to her daily rituals, including Magnified Healing, that help her stay grounded, aligned, and impactful.If you’re craving clarity, calm, and a reconnection with your authentic self, this conversation is an invitation to listen inward—and rise above the line 🔥🎧Gift: 21 Day Above the Line Living: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/21daysAre you ready to rise above old limitations and ignite your purpose with love at the center?Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Carolyn's journey of self-discovery @ 00:00Carolyn shares her story of being a driven, high-achieving woman who felt something was missing despite her outward success. She describes quitting her job, selling her house, and traveling to Europe on a "vision quest" at age 30, which helped her start listening to her inner voice and trusting herself more. This led her to start her own consulting business and eventually focus on supporting women who are struggling with burnout and self-abandonment.The importance of self-care and self-love @ 05:15Carolyn and Melissa discuss how women are often programmed to prioritize everyone else's needs over their own, leading to depletion and loss of identity. They emphasize the importance of self-care, self-compassion, and honoring one's authentic self as the path to greater peace, purpose, and impact.Carolyn's AIM High Method @ 16:55Carolyn outlines the three phases of her AIM High Method: 1) Truth - honestly examining one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; 2) Transmutation - going through a process of inner transformation and aligning with one's true self; and 3) Transmission - living from a place of grounded, authentic presence and using that to positively impact the world.Carolyn's morning routine and Magnified Healing @ 39:43Carolyn shares details of her morning ritual, including journaling, voice work, and the practice of Magnified Healing, which she says has been transformative for her and allows her to connect with higher realms and hold sacred space for healing. She emphasizes the importance of small, consistent daily practices in creating lasting change.Carolyn's invitation and final words @ 51:34Carolyn encourages the audience to have hope, trust their inner wisdom, and take steps to honor and reclaim their authentic selves. She offers a 21-day "Above the Line Living" audio gift and invites listeners to connect with her further through her website, social media, and upcoming challenges.About the Guest: Carolyn Cooper is a seasoned guide and mentor for high-capacity women whose outer success no longer matches their inner truth. Over four decades, she has walked beside leaders, healers, and visionaries who are done performing and ready to come home to who they really are. She created the AIM High Method, a three-phase journey of Truth, Transmutation, and Transmission that helps women release self-abandonment, regulate their leadership, and redesign life and business around their Authentic Identity, so peace, purpose, and impact can expand without costing them their soul. Contacts:[email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredconnectioninc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiredbusinessdevelopment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.coopermcouatt Love Inspired Leadership Podcast: https://love-inspired-leadership.captivate.fm/ Connect with Carolyn: https://go.oncehub.com/ConnectwithCarolyn About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel...
The Moment Overwhelm Says “Enough” | Ep 259
This episode is a powerful reminder to listen before life forces the lesson.After 26 years in law enforcement, raising triplets, and living with chronic pain from a hip injury, Kim reached a breaking point on April 10, 2020. That moment became her vow to become her own hero. 💥Stepping away from a high-stress career created an unexpected breakthrough: within three months, her pain and migraines dramatically reduced. The message was clear—the body cannot heal while living in constant stress. 🧠✨What followed was a deep dive into the Unconscious Mind. Through NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and Hypnosis training at Amplify Impact Academy, Kim transformed her crisis into a calling. She now guides women out of burnout by rewiring unconscious patterns, offering change that feels faster, lighter, and more permanent. 🌱Her message is simple and profound: Don’t wait for your wake-up call. Trust the inner nudges, honor your energy, allow yourself to receive, and remember that gratitude is the highest form of receivership. 💖Gift: The Path Forward Workbook: https://contact.sovereignpathalchemy.com/widget/form/U828AezAx2KCG7qm2EuXOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysThe Catalyst: A 26-year law enforcement career, parenting triplets, and a hip injury culminated in a mental health crisis on April 10, 2020, prompting a vow to become her "own hero."The Breakthrough: Retiring from her high-stress job led to a dramatic reduction in chronic pain and migraines within three months, revealing the profound mind-body connection.The Transformation: Trained in NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnosis, Kim now guides women to resolve burnout by rewiring unconscious patterns, offering a faster, more permanent alternative to traditional therapy.The Philosophy: The "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" message is to act on inner signals before a crisis forces change, emphasizing self-trust and the cyclical nature of giving and receiving.TopicsThe Catalyst: A Personal CrisisA 26-year law enforcement career, parenting triplets, and a 2012 hip injury led to a mental health crisis.April 10, 2020: The "wake-up call" → a vow to become her "own hero" and make significant life changes.Key Insight: Traditional medical treatments (doctors, meds) provided little relief, highlighting the need for a different approach.The Breakthrough: Mind-Body ConnectionDecision: Retired from her job, recognizing the high-stress environment was unsustainable.Result: Within three months, chronic pain and migraines significantly reduced.Realization: The body cannot heal in stress; the mind-body connection is profound.Action: Stopped most treatments and medications to establish a baseline and listen to her body.The Transformation: From Crisis to GuideThe experience sparked curiosity about the unconscious mind, leading to training at the Amplify Impact Academy.Credentials: Master Practitioner in NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnosis.Core Belief: These tools offer a faster path to change by rewiring...
Menopause, Stress & the Myth of “Getting Old” | Ep 258
This conversation between Melissa and Diana dives deep into a holistic, empowering approach to women’s health in midlife—and it boldly challenges the outdated “getting old” story many women are told. 🌿🔥This episode empowers women to advocate for their bodies, reclaim agency, and approach midlife as a new beginning—not an ending. Small, informed changes can transform how you feel in your body every single day.🎧 Take one step today: even 5 minutes of intentional self-care can start a powerful shift. And don’t forget to connect with Diana Devi (@AnAgelessLife) for more resources and inspiration.Gift: anagelesslife.com/superpower Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. 🌟 Episode Highlights🚫 Menopause is not decline Brain fog, poor sleep, and low energy are not “just aging.” They are signals from the body asking for attention, not a sentence to suffer.🩺 Medical gaslighting exposed Women are routinely dismissed in healthcare, while 99% of medical research is based on white men, leaving huge knowledge gaps around hormones, nutrition, and menopause.🧠 Stress impacts hormones Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which directly disrupts hormone balance. Stress reduction is not optional—it’s foundational.🚗 Self-care = routine maintenance Treat your body like a valued car: intentional fueling, hydration, and movement are non-negotiable for long-term performance and vitality.💃 Move with joy Choose movement you love—not what you think you “should” do. Joyful movement supports consistency, confidence, and sustainable health.About the Guest: Midlife doesn’t come with an instruction manual—but it should. Diana Devi blends 35+ years as a clinical pharmacist with the wisdom of an Argentine tango dancer to help women understand what’s really happening in their bodies - and what to do about it. Through a mix of smart science, mindset shifts, and joyful movement, she guides women to feel strong, vibrant, and deeply at home in themselves at this stage of life.Contact:Website: https://anagelesslife.comEmail: [email protected] (Personal): facebook.com/diana.d.deviFacebook Ageless Life: facebook.com/anagelesslifeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dianadevi/Instagram: instagram.com/anagelesslifeYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UC9RMEbTnK8ZltLQvhUpEsNQTiktok: tiktok.com/@anagelesslifeAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
10 Things I Wish I Had Known When My Kids Were Young | Ep 257
In this episode, Melissa Deally shares 10 powerful life lessons for conscious parenting, insights that reshape how we speak to children, guide resilience, and empower lifelong emotional and physical wellbeing.This episode is a reminder that children aren’t being difficult—they’re responding exactly as their Unconscious Mind is designed to respond 🧠💡🎧 Why listen? This episode offers practical tools you can apply immediately—whether you’re parenting young children, reparenting yourself, or simply wanting to live more consciously. One insight at a time can change everything.👉 Melissa also shares how these principles are taught in depth inside the Quantum Life Mastery School, inviting listeners to explore lasting personal transformation.🔊 Listen now & share this episode with someone who needs it.✨ Small shifts. Powerful impact. This is an episode worth listening to—and revisiting.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. 🌟 Episode Highlights👶 Language shapes reality Children under 7–9 live primarily in their Unconscious Mind, which doesn’t process negatives. Simple language shifts like “Walk” instead of “Don’t run” create clarity, safety, and cooperation.💪 Resilience over perfection Failure becomes feedback. Comparison loses its power. Kids learn confidence, curiosity, and self-trust when growth is celebrated over outcomes.🧠 Personal agency starts early Children can learn they are in charge of their thoughts, emotions, and choices—building emotional sovereignty that lasts a lifetime.🌱 Health is not genetic destiny Lifestyle choices influence 90–95% of health outcomes through epigenetics, empowering families with real control over wellbeing.✨ Purpose creates happiness True fulfillment comes from learning, service, mindfulness, and living in alignment with one’s mission. Happiness is an inside job.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you! Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
The Divorce Reset: Healing the Post-Divorce Void | Ep 256
In this powerful episode with Divorce Coach, Mardi Winder, we explore how NLP 🧠, Time Line Therapy® ⏳, and Hypnotherapy 🌙can deeply support people navigating — and healing from — high-conflict divorce. The focus is on clearing the past 🧹, reclaiming identity 🌱, and intentionally creating what comes next ✨.🔑 What you’ll hear inside the episode:🛡️ The Post-Divorce Void — when life in survival mode ends, the “armor” comes off, and a surprising emptiness appears💭 How limiting beliefs, unresolved emotions, and “Who am I now?” confusion can quietly take over🚀 How NLP tools clear this emotional “negative goop” quickly, helping clients step into a new identity with clarity and confidence🧠 Reprogramming the Unconscious Mind (90%)⏳ Time Line Therapy® and Values Alignment create real change in your being, without conscious effort✨ You get faster results, no re-traumatizing, and a noticeable sense of lightness, calm, and mental quiet🎧 If you’re curious about faster, gentler healing after divorce — this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and feel what’s possible when the mind is finally given the right tools. 💫GIFT: Resilience Building Blueprint : https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbOffers:Meet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umOur Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysPost-Divorce Void: After high-conflict divorces, clients face a void and carry limiting beliefs. NLP tools provide a fast, effective way to clear this baggage and define a new identity.Unconscious Reprogramming: Time Line Therapy® and values alignment directly reprogram the unconscious mind (90% of the mind), which is faster and more effective than conscious effort (10%).Strategic Client Support: Mardi introduces NLP concepts during divorce proceedings to empower clients, however reserves the full "breakthrough" work for after finalization to protect confidentiality from legal discovery."Divorce Reset" Program: Mardi's post-divorce package uses Time Line Therapy® to clear the past, values alignment to define the future, and hypnotherapy to install positive suggestions.The Post-Divorce ChallengeClients in high-conflict divorces often feel like they are "putting on armor" daily.Finalization can leave a void and a "who am I now?" identity crisis.This void is filled with "negative goop" (limiting beliefs, emotions) that must be cleared to move forward.NLP & Timeline Therapy as a SolutionMardi's new certifications (NLP, Timeline Therapy, Hypnotherapy) provide powerful tools for this transition.Time Line Therapy® is a fast, gentle technique that clears stored negative emotions and limiting decisions from the unconscious mind.It avoids re-traumatizing clients by not requiring them to relive events.Results are immediate → clients report feeling "lighter" and having a "quiet mind."Reprogramming the Unconscious MindThe unconscious mind (90% of the mind) is faster and more powerful than the conscious mind (10%).Linguistic Precision: The unconscious mind doesn't process negatives (e.g., "don't want conflict" is heard as "want conflict"). Reframing thoughts to what is desired is critical.Neuroplasticity: New neural pathways can be created with just three repetitions of a new thought.Values Alignment for a New FutureDivorce can cause personal values to be suppressed.Values Alignment helps clients clarify their top 5 values in key life areas (e.g., relationships, career).Why it works: Shifting a core value creates a ripple effect, automatically changing related beliefs and behaviors.Example: A client's business stalled. After aligning her values to prioritize "systems," she immediately connected with a contact who had the exact tool she needed.Mardi's "Divorce Reset" ProgramStrategy: Introduce NLP concepts during divorce, and reserve the "breakthrough" work for after finalization.Rationale: Protects client confidentiality from legal discovery (e.g., subpoenas for notes).Benefit: Even conceptual understanding empowers clients during the process.Divorce Re-Set Program Structure: A 3-hour online session.Full Breathrough Program Structure: Completed in multiple sessions in a 30 day time frame. Intake: Define the problem and desired outcome.Values Alignment: Clarify and align core values.Time Line Therapy®: Clear negative emotions and limiting decisions.Hypnotherapy: Install positive, future-focused suggestions.Target Audience: Women in their 40s, 50s, and older, including those long-divorced who are still struggling. About the Guest: Mardi Winder is the go-to divorce coach for high-achieving individuals. She is dedicated to supporting people in taking control of their separation and divorce to reduce the emotional and financial costs of the process. Mardi offers over 30 years of experience helping women and men navigate the challenges of high-conflict, complex, and high-asset divorces. Mardi is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition and High-Conflict Divorce Coach, and Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She founded Positive Communication Systems, LLC,
Uncomplicating Wellness: Why You’re Not Broken (The Industry Is) 🌿 | Ep 255
Jenn Trepeck is a returning guest on this show, (her first episode was #211), and this time we dive into the powerful truths behind Jenn’s new book Uncomplicating Wellness—a fresh, grounded, refreshingly sane approach to health.Jenn breaks down why so many people feel overwhelmed by the wellness industry 🤯—from diet culture to profit-driven food systems—and how this noise disconnects us from our own bodies.✨ The magic? Her framework empowers you to tune out the chaos, tap into what actually works for you, and build a personalized “care team” so you can thrive with clarity—not confusion.We explore the Bio Stack (fuel, movement, hydration, sleep, stress, connection) and why mastering these foundations unlocks the real power of any biohack. Plus, Jenn shares the mindset shift from self-criticism to momentum-building discipline that creates lasting motivation. 🔥This conversation will help you redefine wellness from the inside out—simply, sustainably, and without the guilt. 🌱💛Gift: My bullseye of change download – https://mailchi.mp/4ed8710c81d7/dwfywucjenntrepeck Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysThe Problem: The wellness industry is a "diet culture" driven by misaligned incentives (e.g., "sick care" vs. health, profit-driven food), causing information overload and making people feel broken when plans fail.The Solution: "Uncomplicating Wellness" provides a framework to build a personal "care team" and navigate information, shifting focus from what's wrong to what's right for you.The Method: Master foundational habits—the "bio stack" (fuel, movement, hydration, sleep, stress, connection)—before adding "biohacks" (e.g., supplements). This ensures you build a solid base and can actually feel the incremental benefits.The Mindset: Shift motivation from self-criticism to positive momentum. Use discipline to build momentum, which then creates sustainable motivation.TopicsThe Problem: A Complicated Wellness IndustryThe wellness industry is a "diet culture" driven by misaligned incentives, not personal health.Medical System: A "sick care" model focused on disease states and interventions (pharma, surgery), not preventative nutrition or lifestyle.Food Industry: Profit-driven; uses additives and fewer natural ingredients for shelf life and taste, not health.Weight Loss Industry: Promotes quick fixes (e.g., GLP-1s) as the standard of care, often without addressing root causes.Result → Information Overload: This creates confusion and "anti-nutrient fear-mongering" (e.g., about Brussels sprouts) that distracts from the real issues causing poor health.The Solution: A Framework for Personal Wellness"Uncomplicating Wellness" is a framework for discernment, not a rigid plan.Goal → Personal Definition: Define wellness as having the energy to live your desired life.Core Principle → Bio-Individuality: Recognize that while 99.9% of the human genome is the same, the 0.1% difference is significant. This means:General recommendations (e.g., eat more vegetables) apply to most.Specific implementations (e.g., broccoli works for me, not my mom) must be personalized.<span class="ql-ui"...
How NLP Tools Saved Her During the Hardest Year of Her Life 🎧 | Ep 254
This conversation dives deep into nurse Kim Wilson’s extraordinary year of transformation—from a forced pause due to a knee injury to navigating multiple family health crises, including her sister’s 10-month cancer journey. What could have broken her instead became a catalyst for purpose.Through NLP and Time Line Therapy®, Kim released decades of stored emotions, rewired unconscious patterns, and reclaimed her power. Now, she’s on a mission to help others move from Stuck to Unstoppable, healing from the root—not the symptoms.If you’re craving a story of resilience, awakening, and the kind of healing that shifts your entire frequency… you’ll want to tune in. 🎧✨GIFT: Daily Ritual Calm Kit: https://book.stucktounstoppable.ca/ritual-kit-funnelOffers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Key TakeawaysA knee injury forced a pause, creating "divine timing" to be present for a sister's 10-month cancer battle, which coincided with a series of family health crises.NLP provided the tools to navigate this trauma, shifting Kim's perspective from victimhood to empowerment by releasing decades of suppressed emotions and limiting beliefs.This experience revealed the healthcare system's flaw: it treats symptoms, not root causes, inspiring Kim to use NLP to help others heal holistically.Kim's new mission is to help people move "From Stuck to Unstoppable" by releasing trauma and shifting their mindset from lack to abundance.TopicsThe Catalyst: A Year of Profound ChallengesA knee injury forced a pause from a lifelong "do, do, do" pattern, creating space for a series of family crises:A sister's 10-month battle with stage four cancer.The loss of all four family pets.Cancer diagnoses for a father and husband.The most challenging week: a husband's surgery on a Tuesday, followed by a sister's passing on a Friday.Kim now views these events as "divine intervention" and a "restructuring" of her life's purpose.The Solution: NLP & Timeline TherapyKim discovered NLP during this period, which she credits with helping her survive the emotional weight.Timeline Therapy: A core NLP tool that releases negative emotions and limiting beliefs from the unconscious mind.Process: Targets 7 negative emotions (anger, sadness, fear, guilt, etc.) and 4 limiting beliefs (unlovable, unworthy, not good enough, powerless).Method: Heals trauma without reliving it, which avoids re-triggering the nervous system and deepening neurological patterns.The Breakthrough: A 10–12 hour coaching process that released decades of suppressed emotions and limiting beliefs.Result: A permanent shift from a "fight-flight" state to a calm, connected, and clear one.Mechanism:<a...
Essiac Tea: Nature’s Secret to Gentle Detox & Deep Healing | Ep 253
🌿 The Healing Power of Essiac Tea 🌿In this enlightening episode, Melissa sits down with Gina and Bryan Paulhus — the passionate co-owners of Genuine Essiac — to uncover the ancient wisdom and modern science behind Essiac Tea, a powerful herbal formula known for its gentle yet profound detoxification effects. 🫖✨Together, they explore the history, benefits, and safe use of this remarkable blend — a natural ally for anyone seeking to support their immune system, enhance digestion, and invite deep cellular cleansing. From cancer recovery stories to everyday wellness, this conversation reminds us that healing often begins with simple, consistent choices and trust in nature’s intelligence. 🌎💚🔑 Key Takeaways🌱 Essiac Tea supports gentle detoxification and digestive cleansing over time.💪 It strengthens the immune system and improves nutrient absorption.🩸 Beneficial for those with cancer, cardiovascular, autoimmune, or metabolic concerns.🫖 Easy to prepare — boil, steep for 12 hours, refrigerate, and enjoy 2–3 times daily.💫 Backed by decades of research and inspiring personal success stories.💖 Healing begins with small, consistent actions and a positive mindset.Essiac Offer: 10% off purchases with code: YGHJ10Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Introduction to Essiac Tea @ 00:00Melissa introduces Gina and Bryan Paulhus, the co-owners of Genuine Essiac, a company that specializes in providing authentic Essiac tea. They discuss the history and significance of Essiac tea, highlighting its unique ability to cleanse the digestive tract and support overall health.Benefits of Essiac Tea @ 04:07Gina and Bryan explain the primary benefits of Essiac tea, including its ability to improve nutrient absorption, support the immune system, and address a variety of health concerns such as cancer, cardiovascular issues, and diabetes. They emphasize Essiac tea's gentle, long-term detoxification process compared to other detox methods.Who Should Use Essiac Tea @ 07:45Gina and Bryan discuss the wide range of people who can benefit from Essiac tea, including those with cancer, cardiovascular concerns, and autoimmune conditions. They note that Essiac tea can be used for both preventative and therapeutic purposes.Dosage and Preparation @ 09:21Gina and Bryan provide guidance on the recommended dosage of Essiac tea, explaining that it can be taken 2-3 times per day, depending on the individual's needs. They also describe the simple preparation process, which involves boiling the powdered herbs and steeping the tea for 12 hours before refrigerating.Safety and Contraindications @ 10:55Gina and Bryan emphasize the safety and lack of contraindications of Essiac tea, thanks to the extensive research and testing conducted by Dr. Charles Bruch. They caution against misinformation and encourage consumers to be discerning when researching Essiac tea online.Personal Experiences and Testimonials @ 27:45Gina and Bryan share several inspiring stories of individuals who have experienced significant health improvements or even remission of serious conditions, such as stage 4 pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer, after using Essiac tea.Closing Thoughts and Advice @ 44:55Gina and Bryan provide final words of wisdom, encouraging listeners to take small, positive steps towards improving their health and not to wait for a "wake-up call" before making changes. They emphasize the importance of a positive mindset and perseverance when it comes to health and wellness.About the Guest:Bryan Paulhus is the co-owner of Genuine Essiac ™️ alongside his wife Gina Paulhus. Genuine Essiac is a company based in Massachusetts that specializes in providing authentic Essiac tea. They have been involved with Essiac tea since 1986 and Gina took their business online in 2005. Their mission is to offer organic Essiac tea at affordable prices, continuing the work of Rene Caisse and Dr. Charles Brusch.Bryan’s connection to Essiac tea began through a family introduction to Dr. Charles Brusch in the early 1980s. Dr. Brusch, who collaborated with Rene Caisse in researching Essiac from 1959 to 1967, entrusted the Paulhus family with the formula to make it widely available. Bryan and Gina have since dedicated themselves to distributing high-quality Essiac tea globally.Genuine Essiac actively supports and funds ongoing research on Essiac tea, aiming to validate and expand it’s health benefits.Contact:Website: genuineessiac.comPhone: 617-433-8003Genuine Essiac Users Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2144356875684809facebook.com/genuineessiacInstagram.com/genuineessiacYoutube.com/@[email protected] the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award...
The Most Transformative Conversations of 2025 (A Year in Review) | Ep 252
In this special year-end conversation, Melissa Deally reflects on some of the most impactful, healing, and thought-shifting episodes from 2025 — the stories and teachings that moved listeners into deeper empowerment, expanded awareness, and real transformation. 🌱💫From gut healing breakthroughs to rewiring your relationship with alcohol… from discovering your body’s innate intelligence to understanding the true power of your Unconscious Mind… this recap highlights why these episodes hit home for so many people and why they sparked such profound change.🎧 If you’re new to the podcast or missed a few episodes along the way, this is the perfect place to start. You’ll get a taste of the insights people couldn’t stop sharing — wisdom that can shift your health, your habits, and your entire inner world.💛 And above all, Melissa extends deep gratitude to every guest and every listener who chose to focus on their healing this year. Your curiosity, your courage, and your commitment to learning are what make this community so powerful.✨ Tune in, get inspired, and share this episode with someone who needs access to all these resources. Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month.Episode Summary:Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2025 @ 00:10Melissa Deally reviews the top 10 most impactful, inspiring, and transformative episodes of the "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up Call" podcast in 2025. The episodes explored themes of healing, discovery, and empowerment, covering topics like gut health, alcohol rewiring, muscle testing, emotional freedom, oral health, the unconscious mind, bone health, universal laws, personalized nutrition, and oxygen therapy.Episode #222: From Gut Pain to Gut Power @ 03:05Dolores Clemens shares her journey from chronic gut pain to complete healing using nutrition, stress reduction, detoxification, and natural remedies. Key highlights include the importance of probiotics, prebiotics, and nutrition for gut healing, the connection between mental wellness and digestion, and the need for women to advocate for their long-term health.Episode #208: Rewiring Your Relationship with Alcohol @ 04:27Sylvia discusses her MyDrive30 app, which offers a compassionate, science-backed approach to shifting one's relationship with alcohol. She emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind, building new neural pathways, and prioritizing true fulfillment over temporary pleasure. Listeners can receive a 20% discount on the app.Episode #213: The Power of Muscle Testing in Your Healing Journey @ 05:36Sean shares how muscle testing helped him overcome debilitating anxiety and now teaches others to access their body's innate intelligence. Key highlights include how muscle testing can uncover hidden stressors, food sensitivities, and emotional blocks, providing a direct line of communication with one's own body.Episode #210: Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round @ 06:43Jan Jansen, author of the book "Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round," reveals how to break free from lifelong patterns, stop repeating the same cycles, and take decisive action towards a more empowered life. Key highlights include spotlighting beliefs that keep one stuck, trusting intuition for big decisions, and mindset shifts around fulfillment and abundance.Episode #206: How Oral Health Impacts Your Whole Body @ 07:51Cherie Wurtz sheds light on the profound mouth-body connection and shares her "OWNERS" framework (Oxygen, Water, Nutrition, Enough sleep, Respect) for creating full-body wellness starting with oral health. Key highlights include the impact of nasal versus mouth breathing, myofunctional therapy, and the importance of early intervention for children's oral development.Episode #205: What Does Your Unconscious Mind Do for You Anyway? @ 09:12Melissa Deally takes a deep dive into the 20 essential functions of the unconscious mind, from preserving the body to storing memories and generating habits. Key highlights include how childhood programming shapes adult behavior, tools to release stuck emotions, and the benefits of gratitude journaling as a reprogramming tool.Episode #203: Don't Take Your Bones for Granted @ 10:25Susan Brady breaks down her "BONES" framework (Balanced nutrition, Optimal digestion, Nurture yourself, Exercise, Smart supplementation) for naturally strengthening and protecting bone health. Key highlights include the gut-bone connection, the importance of teenage years for bone formation, and the best types of exercise for bone strength.Episode #238: The Universal Laws Decoded, Real Tools for Real Results @ 11:28Monica Ion unpacks the seven universal laws she teaches worldwide, showing how mastering these principles creates predictable transformation in every area of life. Key highlights include how duality is a tool for healing, how inner order shapes outer reality, and applying universal laws to money, business, and relationships.Episode #204: Bio-individuality and Beyond @ 12:24Tess Masters, aka The Blender Girl, shares her six-step smoothie method, detox and nutrition programs, and her approach to fueling the body with simple, blended meals. Key highlights include the importance of bio-individuality in nutrition, the benefits of blended soups, sauces, and dressings, and how to reset hormones and support lifelong health.Episode #217: Supercharge Your Healing with Oxygen @ 13:36Brad reveals how exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT) is revolutionizing health, boosting energy, reducing inflammation, and restoring vitality. Key highlights include that just 15 minutes of EWOT equals 90 minutes in a hyperbaric chamber, the importance of oxygen for cellular health, and how EWOT boosts detox, recovery, and regeneration.Recap and Looking Ahead @ 14:33Melissa Deally thanks the guests who shared their expertise on the podcast in 2025 and expresses gratitude to all the listeners for making it a wonderful year. She looks forward to bringing more valuable content throughout 2026 and encourages listeners to share the recap episode with others to introduce them to the podcast.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married
HH675: Encore Presentation-Why Your Body Needs Help Detoxing
We need to help our liver detox and you might be interested to know what is your toxic load? I have put in the comments the link to my discover your toxic load quiz. You can start by figuring that out, and then determining if you need to be taking action to help your body detoxAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
HH674: Encore Presentation: Happy Christmas To You!
I would love for you to just be able to spend time with family and loved ones. And just be in gratitude for all that you have for all of the loved ones you have around you.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
HH673: Encore Presentation-Reminder To Breathe
I just want to remind you of the power of taking a break to breathe. You always have your breath with you it is completely free. If you slow down long enough, just for five minutes to breathe, it has an amazing calming effect on your bodyAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
HH672: Encore Presentation-Don't Forget Your Love Bra or Love Cape
Today, I want to talk to you about the power of a love bra or a love cape. We all have those holiday gatherings, generally with family because we can't choose our family and we can choose our friends that we are obligated to go to. And there may be people there that trigger us. And how do we cope with that?About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
HH671: Encore Presentation-Managing Holiday Stress #6
Another thing that causes stress on our body over the holiday season, is the fact that we tend to be drinking more alcohol than usual again because there are so many social events.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
HH670: Encore Presentation: Managing Holiday Stress #5
One of the stresses on our bodies during the holiday season is food. That could be because you have food intolerances, and you're eating out a lot and you're not in control of your food intake because it's being made by other people. Maybe it's just the sheer volume of food because there are tons of baking tons of invitations, et cetera, et cetera. So how do you better manage the intake of food over the holidays and be more in control?About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!
Erotic Wholeness: Reclaiming Your Life Force with Darshana 🌺 | Ep 251
🌟 Episode Recap: Exploring Erotic Wholeness with DarshanaDarshana shares her journey through loss, transformation, and self-discovery 💔✨, guiding listeners to reconnect with their bodies, life force energy, and authentic pleasure 🌿💖. She explores erotic wholeness, reframes midlife and menopause, and offers practical ways to cultivate presence, vulnerability, and self-acceptance 🌈.Key Takeaways:· 🌺 Erotic wholeness is about life force energy and integrating all parts of yourself.· 🌀 Trauma-informed practices can help reclaim safety, agency, and intimacy.· 🌙 Midlife and menopause can unlock new levels of self-knowledge and pleasure.· 📌 Simple embodiment practices help you tune into your body and preferences.· 🌈 Embracing your authentic expression leads to self-acceptance and empowerment.🎧 Listen now: Watch the recording hereskool.com/galgasmGalgasm! is a free online community hub for women and AFAB folks ready to live, love and lead from their deepest pleasure and power. With a library full of resources and live-taught workshops and Q&amp;A sessions with Darshana, it's a wonderful way to begin your journey to Erotic Wholeness.Offers:Our Book (episode 249) - Empowered: The Journey From Victim Island To Solution City: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1989849776?psc=1&smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDpQuantum Life Mastery School: https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/quantum-life-mastery-schoolIntroduction video about Girls Matter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/viewThe Light Circle Membership:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/thelightcircle-aligned-coreMeet Your Unconscious Mind Workshop:https://amplifyimpactacademy.com/umFREE 7 Day Trial: NuCalm Products to recalibrate your nervous system / improve your sleep:: https://nucalm.comUse my promo code at checkout: YGHJ to get 15% off your monthly subscription, every month. Episode Summary:Darshana's background and journey @ 00:01Darshana shares how her personal experiences, including the end of her marriage and the passing of her father, led her to explore the connection between spirituality, embodiment, and . This journey ultimately guided her to her current work as a trauma-informed somatic educator and practitioner.Defining erotic wholeness @ 07:54Darshana defines "erotic" as life force energy that extends beyond just expression, and "wholeness" as the process of integrating fragmented parts of ourselves. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating self-awareness, presence, and vulnerability in order to experience deeper intimacy and pleasure.Navigating trauma and shame around @ 27:35Darshana discusses how she supports clients, especially those with trauma histories, in unwinding protective patterns and reclaiming a sense of safety and agency in their bodies and intimate relationships. This involves a gradual, trauma-informed approach focused on nervous system regulation and embodied exploration.Reframing midlife and menopause @ 32:21Darshana challenges common myths and negative narratives around midlife and menopause, highlighting the potential for increased self-knowledge, authenticity, and access to pleasure during this stage of life. She encourages an attitude of curiosity and creativity in exploring one's evolving erotic needs and desires.Practical tips and resources @ 39:35Darshana provides simple, accessible suggestions for beginning an embodiment practice, such as tuning into the senses and exploring personal preferences. She also shares information about her online community hub, Galgasm, and ways for listeners to connect with her further.Closing thoughts @ 44:47Darshana emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique erotic expression without judgment or the need to perform to external standards. About the Guest:Darshana Avila is a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner and international speaker who helps people reconnect with the most essential aspects of themselves — their truth, their desires, and their capacity for profound pleasure and power. Known for her grounded, candid, and relational approach, she bridges the worlds of embodiment, emotional intelligence, and personal agency with depth and accessibility.Darshana’s work has been featured on Netflix’s Sex, Love &amp; goop, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and numerous leading podcasts. Contact:WEBSITE: darshanaavila.comSOCIAL HANDLESinstagram.com/darshana_avilayoutube.com/@darshana-avilalinkedin.com/in/darshana-avilaAbout the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and a Board Designated Master Trainer of Hypnotherapy, Trainer of NLP, Time Line Therapy®, and NLP Results Coaching, 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 into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual – the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.Melissa has launched Amplify Impact Academy, with business partner, Billie Aadmi and together they train other coaches, practitioners and counsellors in the 4 mind-body healing modalities mentioned above, giving them powerful tools to use with clients to get results with greater ease, speed and grace. These courses teach life skills and anyone can take them, if you want to be a better leader, parent, partner, be empowered in your own life, these courses are for you!Melissa’s passion project is her non-profit, Girls Matter (www.girlsmatter.ca), breaking the poverty cycle 1 girl, 1 family, 1 village at a time. The mission is to keep girls in school and stop teenage marriages, because school isn’t free in over 50 countries around the world and when parents have to make the difficult choices of feeding their kids or paying for school, food wins. And when the girls hit their teen years, they will often be married off so that someone else becomes responsible to feed them. Keeping girls in school instead creates a generational ripple effect, because an educated girl is more than twice as likely to ensure her own children are educated. Educating girls also grows the GDP of countries, when they get into the workforce. This is how together, we can change the world. Guests on this podcast are invited to donate to this important cause. Learn more here in this short video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3-xqzJLZW14om1PhFClcU_oRSZ8zgip/view?usp=share_linkMelissa is also the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Awards in the “inspiration & motivation” category and the 2021 & 2022 Quality Care Award by Business From The Heart and is also the recipient of the Alignable “Local Business Person of the Year “Award 2022, 2023 & 2024 for Whistler.Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, the Aim Higher Summit and many more! She has also guested on over 90 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get started.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourguidedhealthjourneyThanks for...
HH669: Encore Presentation-Managing Holiday Stress #4
Today, I want to talk about your calendar. For this time of year its about controlling your calendar instead of having your calendar control you.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner helping people get to the root cause of their health issues. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back into balance by helping discover your “toxic load” and then removing the toxins. Melissa offers functional medicine lab testing that helps you “see inside” to know exactly what is going on, and then provides a personalized wellness protocol using natural herbs and supplements. Melissa’s business is 100% virtual –the lab tests are mailed directly to your home and she specializes in holding your hand and guiding the way to healing so that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Melissa has been featured at a number of Health & Wellness Summits, such as the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Summit, The Power To Profit Summit, The Feel Fan-freaking-tas-tic Summit, and the Aim Higher Summit, and has guested on over 30 different podcasts teaching people about the importance of prioritizing our health and how to get get started.www.yourguidedhealthjourney.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadeally/FB: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedhealthjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidedhealthjourney/Thanks for listening!If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcast!If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a review!We appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes goes a long way! Thank You!!