Soulcation with Mel Miles

Money can often be one of the biggest stressors in life. But money can also be a tool for life design, change, and fulfillment. And according to our latest guest, which end of that spectrum we fall on depends on our relationship with money. Mira Megs Lathrop has coached over 10,000 entrepreneurs, impact investors, philanthropists, innovators, conscious leaders, and visionaries. She bridges esoteric wisdom with our modern-day financial and economic systems and platforms, while inspiring, informing, and guiding this generation to step into alignment with our highest selves, including how we manage our capital, resources, businesses, and organizations.Listen to the full conversation for more about how to build a healthy relationship with money, the downfalls of today's financial system, the role gratitude can play in life design, how to move past feelings of shame around money, and more.What You Will Learn: 2:37: How Mira moved from a “life of obligation” to one that was more closely aligned with her core values and self 5:07: What it means to have a healthy relationship with money, plus why it's important ask yourself open-ended questions to better understand that connection so you can better shape how you want to relate with money7:49: The role of shame when it comes to most people's relationship with money 10:19: The word Mira would use to replace “abundance,” and how to use a practice of presence and gratitude to appreciate the fullness of your life 15:42: How to be more open to abundance and gratitude, both physically and mentally 18:15: What it means to “throw your hat over the fence” and why it can be a life-changing mindset shift around money 22:45: How to give ourselves permission to feel pleasure and be happy now (rather than waiting to feel it later)27:35: An example of a time Mira experienced a conflict between two different aspects of herself, and how she resolved it using the philosophy of “internal family systems” 34:45: How to deal with money issues within a relationship 37:33: Why awareness of our core values is so important when it comes to money and how we use it38:46: The rhythms around money that Mira has integrated into her life43:51: How Mira is living a life she doesn't need a vacation from, and why “not waiting” was the catalyst to designing that lifestyle Relevant Links: ·       Visit Mira's website: https://www.finanseer.com/ ·       Follow Mira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miramegslathrop/ ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/

Who are you outside your job? Do you have trouble answering that? And do you ever fulfill your career goals and then think… “Is this all there is?” My guest this week is someone who not only went through those questions herself, but who also helps other women struggling with career transitions. Chelsea Turgeon is a #1 bestselling author of the book “Residency Drop Out,” former OBGYN resident, host of the “Life After Medicine” podcast, career and burnout coach, and digital nomad. Through her work, she helps burnt out, unfulfilled healthcare professionals leave the traditional medical path, and create a fulfilling career they enjoy. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the physical impact that stress can have on the human body, the differences between Eastern and Western medicine, how to add more to your identity beyond just a job title, and the importance of processing emotions for our physical health.What You Will Learn: 1:57: Chelsea tells her own personal story, from medical school and residency, to her decision to leave behind her medical education 8:00: The advice Chelsea would give to people who have traditionally made decisions from a logical place, and who want to cultivate their ability to listen to their inner voices 10:46: How burnout manifested for Chelsea, physically and mentally, plus how healthcare workers can fight burnout 16:45: The problem with getting your entire sense of significance or self-worth from your career20:25: How Chelsea's relationships shifted after she dropped out of residency 24:01: The impact on your nervous system that chronic or unprocessed stress can have 27:24: Chelsea's thoughts about Eastern medicine, and how she's started paying more attention to anecdotal evidence as opposed to just Western-accepted scientific studies30:58: How Chelsea thinks of emotions now when it comes to physical health (and how that opinion differs from when she was going through medical school and residency) 36:18: The five steps Chelsea takes her clients through, from burnout or confusion to knowing what they want in their career, plus more about what she calls a “bridge job” 42:15: The different experiments Chelsea went through before landing as a career coach, plus how to learn more about her courses and coaching Relevant Links: ·       Learn more about Chelsea's free mini-course: https://coachchelsmd.com/clarity/ ·       Follow Chelsea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchelsmd/ ·       Buy Chelsea's book, “Residency Drop Out: How I Quit My Medical Career to Travel the World and Work Remotely”: https://www.amazon.com/Residency-Drop-Out-Medical-Remotely-ebook/dp/B0911GMKGF/ref=sr_1_2?crid=IAXIHYSQ9O9C&keywords=residency+drop+out&qid=1652136385&sprefix=residency+drop+ou%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-2 ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/ 

If you've ever felt “chronically out of balance,” or like you know something is wrong in your body, but no one can tell you what it is, your body is likely sending you signals. We traditionally think of these as “symptoms,” but what if they were actually our body's way of communicating with us? Helping people understand their body's signals in order to a live a healthier life is the work of our latest guest, Krista Berlincourt of Kenshō Health. After working in FinTech for 6 years, burning the candle at both ends, Krista's body nearly shut down due to extreme adrenal fatigue in 2015. Her healing journey was long and varied, and included living with Shapibo shamans in the rainforest, studying with a Dutch Naturalist in the Galapagos, and practicing panchakarma in India. She launched Kenshō in February 2020. Tune into the full episode to hear more of Krista's personal journey, the principles she's used to start tuning into the messages her body sends, what the main elements of “holistic health” include, the benefits and potential downfalls of traditional Western medicine, and the power of choosing your own path when it comes to health.What You Will Learn: 1:13: Krista tells more about her company, Kenshō Health, why she started it, and her background in other industries before she transitioned to health 7:49: What Krista would say to people who aren't feeling well, but are skeptical about a more holistic approach to health, as opposed to traditional medicine10:54: The elements of holistic wellbeing, according to Krista15:34: The benefits of typical Western medicine, plus its shortcomings 20:13: What we can learn from anger, and how it can actually be helpful23:21: Krista explains more the process by which her company chooses its health coaches29:04: What Krista would tell people who are struggling or “chronically out of balance” and how to develop your situational awareness of how you're actually feeling32:45: How Krista has come to a point of giving herself permission to struggle, to want more or less, and what has helped her during times of stress 35:39: Why Krista believes we should call them “signals” instead of “symptoms”37:18: More info about Krista's company, plus a special discount code for listeners who are interested in starting a membershipRelevant Links: ·       Learn more about Krista's company, Kenshō Health: https://www.kenshohealth.com/ (use promo code SOULCATION50 for $50 off a 3-month coaching membership)·       Follow Kenshō Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshohealth/ ·       Follow Krista on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristaofkensho/ ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/ 

We can often fall into the trap of believing life is static: that once we get ourselves into a career, relationship, city, or something else, we have to stay in it. And it can be scary to walk away from something comfortable or familiar, and choose something different. But some of the biggest, scariest life transitions can often lead to the most joy and fulfillment.Our latest guest helps people either on the brink of a major life transition, or in the thick of it. Hana Jung is the Founder and Clarity Coach for Re:Boot Experiences, which hosts personal growth accelerators and masterminds for motivated professionals and first-time entrepreneurs for more clarity, joy, and purpose in their next life chapter. Listen to the full conversation for more on the “next right step” philosophy that guides Hana's own transitions, the power of fear, why “boredom days” are so important, and more.What You Will Learn: 2:12: How Hana has been the hero of her own story and why her life path has been a “choose your own adventure” style4:47: The radical change Hana went through in her career, from the corporate world to working on a superyacht 9:41: The advice Hana would give to people who are in their “rock bottom” moments 13:01: Why figuring out the next right step can be more impactful than trying to figure out all the steps in a journey 16:48: Advice that Hana would give to those who might know they need to transition somehow, but are buried in work or other responsibilities and struggling to figure out what they want 20:35: The rhythms of rest Hana has integrated into her life23:35: More about Hana's program, Clarify Your Path, and how it helps people integrate more ease, creativity, and playfulness into their big decisions and life transitions29:12: The “GRIEF” framework Hana uses to make her own big decisions in life32:35: How to rewire your beliefs about fear, and how you can instead use the emotion for good36:37: How to integrate spaciousness, rest, and self-care into a busy life39:12: The “sample platter” of things Hana needs in order to live a life she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: ·       Learn more about Hana and her company, Re:Boot Experiences: https://rebootexperiences.com/ ·       Follow Hana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehanajung/ ·       Follow Re:Boot Experiences on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebootexperiences/ ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/ 

In this special episode of the Soulcation Podcast, Soulcation business manager Ashley Scoby interviews host Mel Miles about her new book, Soulcation: Design a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From. Mel initially decided she wanted to write a book at the end of 2018, before finally publishing in April of 2022. In this episode, she talks more about that long writing journey, why she actually wrote TWO books throughout the process, and the material that didn't make it into the final manuscript.Tune into the full episode for more behind-the-scenes access, the top advice Mel would hope readers take away from the book, and why writing and publishing Soulcation is a testament to the power of healthy fear.What You Will Learn: 3:01: Mel talks more about the emotions she's experienced during the week of her book launch, plus why fear can be a precursor to some of the most exciting changes in life6:30: More detail on the three and a half years-long process from Mel's initial book idea to finished, published product 10:58: Mel explains what the most difficult part about writing the book was 12:24: More about the pieces that didn't make it into the final version of the book, and why the story didn't conclude with the “perfect ending” 14:58: Why and how Mel forgot to take her own advice during her writing journey15:50: Where in the world Mel wrote from, including the country in which she wrote the entire final manuscript 20:15: The one takeaway and piece of advice from the book that has the power to change readers' lives22:05: The ways in which Mel has integrated Soulcation's lessons into her own life (that she doesn't need a vacation from)26:34: Why the Soulcation principles can be applied in anyone's life, regardless of their schedule or income level29:50: More ways to interact with the Soulcation philosophy, including Mel's free masterclassRelevant Links:·       Purchase Mel's book, Soulcation: Design a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From: https://www.amazon.com/Soulcation-Vacation-Burnout-Anxiety-Addicted/dp/B09XZM7JLP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OAFTRHF1V3DQ&keywords=soulcation+mel+miles&qid=1650586709&sprefix=%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1 ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeasoulcation/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/

Does time actually equal productivity? Or is it possible to work less, get more done, and lead a more balanced lifestyle? Our latest guest, Milena Regos, is an expert on that question, and works to deconstructs how we live, work and play. As the founder of Unhustle, she's on a mission to replace hustle culture with human culture and inspire type-A overachievers to create a sustainable LiveWorkPlay Design for relaxed success.Listen to the full episode for more of our conversation about the heart-brain connection, why the concept of “flow” is so important in both our professional and personal lives, and how to integrate the principles of lifestyle design to move beyond hustle and towards more joy. What You Will Learn:2:19: More about Milena's background and how she started her company, Unhustle, after she experienced her own version of burnout6:22: What “lifestyle design” is, plus some of the problems associated with American productivity culture10:14: The definition of “flow” and how it can show up in our workdays12:55: How to find flow during leisure time and why it's so important to integrate into your daily life16:48: Why the mind-body connection can help you design a better lifestyle, plus how to deal with the fear many people have about setting work aside and integrating more play20:18: How to align the connection between your heart and brain23:04: The differences between hustle culture and human culture, and how companies can start making the shift from one to the other25:50: The workplace shifts happening because of the influx of millennials and Gen Z'ers27:49: How to be more human-centered in our relationships, even outside the workplace 32:36: How to tell if you're burned out, through both physical and emotional symptoms37:54: What it means for Milena to live a life she doesn't need a vacation from40:17: Why it's important to take care of yourself, even if you have other people you're responsible for42:43: Some ways to learn more about Milena's work and the Unhustle companyRelevant Links: ·       Visit Milena's website: www.unhustle.com ·       Follow Unhustle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhustle/ ·       Sign up for the free Soulcation masterclass, “The 5 Shifts to Reduce Stress, Unwind Anxiety, & Avoid Burnout”: https://takeasoulcation.com/ ·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://takeasoulcation.com/planner/ 

The power to begin again is something we always hold. And while transition can be scary at any stage of life, knowing that we always have the ability to choose a new path can be liberating and lead us to our best lives. Our latest guest, Geraldine De Braune, knows that better than anyone. She's been a personal coach since 2017, and her clients are women from all aspects of work and life, who crave to be more of who they already are. She's a collector of questions, a cultivator of curiosity, a fervent believer in possibility (and magic), and an ally of choice.Listen to the full conversation for more on career shifts, spiritual transformation, how to nurture yourself in your daily life, the power of noticing when you're most energized, and what those observations can tell you about what you need and want in life.What You Will Learn: 1:14: Geraldine introduces herself and explains more about the executive coaching she does4:16: The various wild “left turns” of Geraldine's career path, include time in arts management, radio, carpentry, sponsorships, and more10:24: The advice Geraldine would give to someone looking at a potential career shift 13:18: Questions to ask yourself about beliefs you might have about yourself, and how they can help you choose a new path or begin again18:57: How to nurture our feelings while still taking action forwards and transforming outside of those feelings, plus the daily practices Geraldine would suggest to help with this22:34: What Geraldine says no to and how she tries daily to nurture herself 26:12: How to integrate more ebb and flow into your planning, and why fluidity can be more helpful than you expect28:46: The regular rhythms that Geraldine has integrated into her day for better productivity and more balance32:01: The power of slowing down and why it's important for women to pay attention to cyclicity 36:40: More about Geraldine's background as a Mennonite and her spiritual transformation after leaving the church42:38: What it means for Geraldine to live a life she doesn't need a vacation from48:13: More about what Geraldine is working on, plus how to find her work onlineRelevant Links: ·       Visit Geraldine's website: https://www.gdbcoaching.ca/ ·       Follow Geraldine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdbcoach/ ·       Learn more about the Croneology program: https://www.croneology.net/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/planner 

Many think of burnout as something that happens when we're unhappy with our jobs. But in reality, chronic stress often happens to people who love their jobs and are passionate about what they do – but who let that passion keep them from setting crucial boundaries that could save them from burnout.Jennifer Bassman is a burnout and boundary strategist who helps others find their zone of genius so they can focus their time and energy successfully. She is a certified CliftonStrengths coach who believs when you know your strengths and what you do best, your path to happiness and success becomes a lot clearer.Tune into the full episode to hear more about the first signs of burnout to be on the lookout for, the importance of boundaries, Jennifer's personal story with burnout, and how understanding your own strengths can be the roadmap for healing your burnout and changing your life.What You Will Learn: 1:45: How taking care of herself has been a crucial part of Jennifer's heroine's journey 3:07: What burnout is and how people can recognize whether they're experiencing it or not4:35: Why we don't always notice our burnout when we're going through it, plus some of the types of jobs that might be more susceptible to burnout 7:10: How to disentangle our identities from our jobs and discover who we are outside of work8:52: More about Jennifer's book, Stop Being a Doormat, and what inspired her to write it12:52: Some of the most common boundaries Jennifer sees, and how we can integrate them into our own lives 14:47: The process for figuring out your own strengths, and how that knowledge can help you in your burnout recovery21:06: What to do when you realize your job isn't aligned with your strengths 24:47: The science behind why an 8-hour workday doesn't actually work, plus some of the daily rhythms Jennifer schedules in so she can capitalize on her energy ebbs and flows 26:56: How companies can create cultures that prioritize employees' well-being 31:37: The problems with perfectionism and with hustle culture 33:32: What it means for Jennifer to live a life she doesn't need a vacation from Relevant Links: ·       Download Jennifer's free resource about understanding how you spend and earn your energy: https://jennifer-jenniferbassman-com.ck.page/4d46fae30a ·       Visit Jennifer's website: https://www.jenniferbassman.com ·       Follow Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_bassman/ ·       Purchase Jennifer's book, Stop Being a Doormat: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Being-Doormat-Overwhelmed-Fulfilling-ebook/dp/B08KFYXXNL ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/planner 

We've all been taught a certain definition of “productivity” – accomplishing more, reaching more goals, and (often) making more money. But shifting the way we think about productivity, rest, and leisure time has the power to change our lives. Our guest this week is Jeni Raitsin: she's a mindful productivity coach, mental fitness trainer, and speaker on a mission to redefine productivity outside of hustle culture and help people innovate the way they cultivate happiness and growth. Her work is the intersection between productivity and well-being, combining time and energy management strategies with positive intelligence intentionally designed to help people reach their goals without stress or burnout. Listen to the full episode to hear more of the conversation about mental fitness, positive psychology, the different kinds of “mental muscles” we all have, how to better integrate productivity with leisure, and more. What You Will Learn: 1:15: Jeni introduces herself and explains the work she does to help people increase their productivity in a healthy, sustainable way5:42: How to combine energy management, productivity strategy, and mindset shifts to integrate more leisure into your life 9:09: The role self-compassion and taking breaks play in making sure you carve out the time and space for play or leisure 12:22: What “mental fitness” is, plus Jeni's advice for cultivating more of it 15:47: The approach Jeni takes with clients in order to strengthen the “three mental muscles” and help them integrate positive psychology into their daily lives19:44: More about the “survival brain” and the “positive brain” and how each one influences our emotions, plus the difference between grief and other “negative” emotions24:35: The advice Jeni would give to people for changing their negative thoughts and emotions into positive ones 26:33: How to balance productivity and leisure in a sustainable way28:42: Why it's important to think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child, and how to integrate those activities into your adult life31:29: How to choose yourself, despite other responsibilities or other people's needs33:35: The difference between needing to change your job and needing to change your perception of your job 35:03: The advice Jeni would give to people going through (or thinking about) big job transitions 36:44: How Jeni lives a life she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: ·       Learn more about Jeni and her company, Leisure Hacker: https://leisurehacker.com/ ·       Follow Jeni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leisurehacker/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

If you've felt “stressed out,” recently, you're not alone. But how do you know when that “normal stress” has escalated to the point of dangerous burnout? Our latest guest is an expert on where that line is, and how people can avoid crossing it: Lori Prutsman, known as The Burnout Coach, is a certified professional Integral and Enneagram coach. She knows that hard work equals success… until it doesn't. That's why Lori has dedicated her career to helping clients abandon burnout and embrace authenticity. Tune into the full episode to hear more about the physical and emotional differences between stress and burnout, how self-awareness can be the first step towards beating burnout, and how to manage a more balanced, happier relationship with work.What You Will Learn: 1:29: Lori tells more about her personal story of burnout in the corporate world, and how her own experience led to her coaching women out of their own burnout 11:54: More about the physical signs or cues you might experience on the path to burnout, plus the differences between general stress and actual burnout15:56: The advice Lori would give to a professional woman who says she can't find the time or space to give herself what she needs to reduce stress and burnout, including the importance of boundaries 20:42: The self-care rhythms and tools that Lori has integrated into her life 25:00: How self-awareness can be one of the most important first tools for beating burnout, including how the Enneagram can be a tool to help people understand who they are 30:48: How to set a healthy relationship with work in order to avoid burnout36:35: Why the conversation about burnout (especially in the corporate world) is increasing now, and what companies can do to help their employees avoid extreme stress 38:17: How Lori lives a life she doesn't need a vacation from 42:14: Where to find more info about Lori and her coaching workRelevant Links: ·       Visit Lori's website: https://loriprutsman.com/ ·       Follow Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seattleburnoutcoach/ ·       Connect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theburnoutcoach/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

Whether it's in relation to our environment, our bosses, our food choices, our emotions, or something else, how we respond to and manage our stressors can have an outsized impact on our lives.Our latest guest, Sunn Mixon, is an integrative health coach who combines functional medicine, emotional mastery, and energetics to help her clients master that stress response so that they can get out of their own way of creating a business and life they love.Listen to the full episode for more on the different types of stress in our bodies and minds, how to break the survival cycle, more on herbal and reiki healing, and how to sustainably approach your own healing.What You Will Learn: 1:06: Sunn introduces herself, including how she helps women in the cycle of burnout and overwhelm 2:01: What functional medicine is, plus what the root cause of most issues actually are3:18: All the different forms of stress, and the benefit of looking at them holistically instead of just focusing on one type 6:40: How to navigate emotional and mental stress so that it doesn't continue manifesting in your body, plus more about the “emotional freedom technique” 9:56: Why Sunn focuses on the “somatic experience” to help her clients move through their emotions, plus other tools she teaches them12:40: The rhythms that Sunn has designed in her life to prioritize herself14:43: How Sunn has been the heroine of her own story, including her journey from an abusive relationship and chronic health issues to her current life17:52: The ways in which herbs, specifically adaptogens, can help you reduce your stress23:33: What reiki healing is, plus why Sunn says it can be a transformative experience 26:56: More about the healing path of anxiety, including some of Sunn's personal story29:15: Where people pleasing comes from (especially for women) and Sunn's advice for moving past it35:12: How to do healing work sustainably, without burning yourself out 37:36: What a life she doesn't need a vacation from means to Sunn42:27: Where people can find Sunn and how they can work more with herRelevant Links: ·       Visit Sunn's website: https://www.desertsunnwellness.com/ ·       Follow Sunn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunn.mixon/ ·       Join Sunn's Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/451382632879303/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

What does it mean to “manage your energy?” How do you start noticing your energy enough *to* manage it? And how can the tactic actually lead you to your happiest, most aligned lifestyle? Our guest this week is an expert in this field: Janet Bertolus is a humor writer, screenwriter, and lifelong meditator. She mentors women in a masterclass program called Sacred Rebellion, and co-leads Croneology, a program for women over 50. In her free time, you'll find her traveling the world on the back of a motorcycle.Listen to the full episode for more about energy management, how to move through stuck emotions, the power of failure, and how to tune into your inner voice.What You Will Learn: 1:05: Janet explains her work in the world, including “energy management” and what exactly that means for women, plus her religious background and evolution 5:43: How people can use energy management to heal stress and burnout8:25: How Janet was able to find the “voice that gives me the good advice”12:30: The advice Janet would give to her younger self about making decisions and starting new transitions in life15:17: Janet tells the story of one of her biggest failures, and what she learned from the experience18:28: How Janet coaches women to move through the physical symptoms of stress 20:33: What Janet would say to women who say they don't have time for self-care, rest, or slowdowns 22:11: How we can get stuck emotions to move through our bodies26:22: Janet explains how she's been the heroine of her own story, versus being the victim of her own story27:25: How Janet picked herself back up after one of her biggest failures, plus what she started to say at parties when people asked her, “What do you do?” 30:33: More about Janet's writing journey, and the advice she was getting about writing from her inner voice32:53: Why Janet calls herself a “great receiver” rather than a “great writer”33:43: Janet's thoughts on vacation, plus how she lives a life that she doesn't need a vacation from36:55: The barriers that are up for people to live more of a vacation lifestyle, and how Janet would suggest getting past them39:27: Janet explains more about her energy management courses and workRelevant Links: ·       Visit Janet's website: https://www.janetbertolus.com/ ·       Visit Croneology's website: https://www.croneology.net/ ·       Follow Janet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbertolus/ ·       Pre-order Steph Jagger's book, “Everything Left to Remember”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/125026183X/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?creativeASIN=125026183X&linkCode=w00&linkId=b8018b8ae7a16ee7784e9b3df707a254&tag=stephjagger-20 ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself – from your mind, heart, or inner desires – you're not alone. The journey back home to yourself can be long and difficult, but coming back into alignment with your core self can set you on the path to joy.Helping people on that path every day is our latest guest, Kylie McBeath. She's the co-founder of the digital wellness community and coach certification program, Zura Health, and the host of the Our Journey Home podcast. She is a writer, Earth guardian, and mentor who supports humans in remembering who they are and their soul's purpose for being here at this time. Listen to the full episode for more on somatic signals from our bodies, how to tune into our intuition, the power of ritual, and how to design a different, happier way of living. What You Will Learn: 1:32: Kylie explains her purpose and how she helps other women, including figuring out a “different way to live”4:46: More about Kylie's personal journey, from “rock bottom to rebirth”10:45: What “home” means to Kylie12:49: Kylie talks more about what it means to reorient to feminine principles, plus the connection between how we treat our bodies and how we treat the earth20:23: The signals that our bodies send us when we disconnect from them, plus why Kylie believes it's important to carve out space for grief 21:37: The rituals that have helped Kylie when she's dealing with her own grief24:00: How anger has been a “gateway” for Kylie during her journey26:21: The boundaries and rhythms that Kylie has instituted in her day-to-day life that helps her live an aligned, balanced life34:55: How Kylie is tapping back into her truest, most core desires, plus how those feelings are showing up for her somatically40:44: What Kylie believes the Western culture is in deep need of 41:56: How Kylie lives a life she doesn't need a vacation from, plus more about the work she does Relevant Links: ·       Learn more about Kylie's work: https://www.kyliemcbeath.com/·       Follow Kylie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingisbeautiful/ ·       Follow Kylie's company, Zura Health: https://www.instagram.com/zurahealth/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

“Productivity” can be a double-edged sword. The pursuit of productivity can fuel burnout. But it can also open up our time so we can focus on what will make the most impact on our goals and dreams.My latest guest is an expert on making that distinction: Dev Chandra is an entrepreneur, strategist, and productivity junkie. He's a business coach and consultant, Johns Hopkins University graduate, and U.S. Navy veteran. With The Process Hacker, he helps individuals and businesses unleash their productivity to work smarter, not harder, and make more positive impact in the world.Tune in to learn more about Dev's tips for setting your vision, breaking down your goals, and planning out your days, weeks, and quarters to live the life you desire.What You Will Learn: 1:11: Dev explains what he does within his business, The Process Hacker, including more about his “alternate persona” 2:30: More about how Dev has been the hero of his own story, including his time in the Navy, and the beginnings of his entrepreneurial spirit4:39: The 80-20 rule of productivity, and how it can help us focus on what matters most in life5:49: The difference between day-to-day responsibilities and initiatives, and how to balance between the two8:24: The techniques to break up your calendar to plan your high-level vision, plus your day-to-day 12:03: The biggest hurdles that Dev sees that stop people from reaching their goals, even when they feel like they're working hard14:09: Dev's advice for how to start setting your vision for the future16:53: The power of not trying to do too much 18:34: How to integrate rest into your daily life, and the importance of actually planning out your rest in advance 21:16: The things Dev learned from his time in the Navy, plus how he's balanced the military's optimization and processes, with his entrepreneurial mindset24:17: The importance of experimentation, and how trying things you've never tried before is a path toward growth 26:25: Dev's own habits that he's built into his daily and weekly life29:00: The advice Dev would give to someone looking to make a career change or start their own entrepreneurial journey 33:26: Why any “huge” goal can be broken down into smaller chunks, and how that helps people reach the vision they want in their life 36:22: How Dev is able to live a life he doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: ·       Learn more about Dev's company, The Process Hacker: https://theprocesshacker.com/ ·       Follow The Process Hacker, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprocesshacker/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

How many times have you caught yourself wanting something, but saying “I don't have the money”? For many of us, shifting our idea of what is “enough” and what we can and can't do with our money can be life-changing.No one knows that better than our guest this week: Meghann Reilly left the corporate recruitment world in 2018 and has been traveling the world ever since. She went from a $24K starting salary to traveling the world with her investments, making money for her. She's passionate about the idea that money can buy time and freedom and wants to help others live the lives of their dreams.Listen to the full episode for more of Meghann's top pieces of advice for managing your finances, more about how she orchestrated her current lifestyle using better financial choices, and tips on how to change your mind about what's possible with your money. What You Will Learn: 1:32: Meghann introduces herself, including her history in the corporate world, plus her experience as a life and money coach2:59: The mindset shift people need to make in order to leave corporate and still be successful enough financially to do what makes them happy5:28: Some of the limiting beliefs about money that Meghann frequently sees with her clients 7:52: The advice Meghann would give to people who say they don't have the money to do what they want12:43: The power of understanding your finances, plus prioritizing what you want to spend your money on15:05: Meghann gives her top tips for getting your finances in order and designing the life you want21:18: The difference between saving for tomorrow and living today, and how to balance the two in your finances 25:30: Meghann explains what it means to her to live a life she doesn't need a vacation from28:36: Ideas for creatively generating income, even if you're still working in a traditional 9-5 career Relevant Links: ·       Learn more about Meghann and her work: https://linktr.ee/the9to5travelchick ·       Follow Meghann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the9to5travelchick/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

When is the last time you knew something, deep down… but you didn't understand where that knowledge was coming from? Chances are, that was your intuition talking.Our guest this week is an expert on reconnecting with that intuition: Kara Elise Campbell is an executive coach who specializes in embodiment work. She empowers women to restore their relationship with self and deeply connect to their intuition so they can create meaningful and integrated work in the world. Tune into the full episode to learn more about how to develop trust in yourself, the difference between listening to our minds and listening to our bodies, and daily tools you can use to pay attention to the language of your body.What You Will Learn: 1:11: Kara explains how she had to learn how to “retether” to her intuition, and how that journey led to her current career2:32: How to know whether or not you trust yourself 4:34: What embodiment really means, and the three things that need to be aligned with one another to be truly embodied7:26: Kara explains more about her journey, including her sabbatical to England and how the stillness of that time helped her unearth feelings she had buried10:20: How Kara's panic attacks manifested while she was in England15:10: The things that helped Kara get from her place of panic and unkindness to herself, to a better relationship with herself 18:38: What's actually more important than listening to what's going on in our minds20:20: Kara describes how she listens to her body, plus the role that productivity has played her in her life across different seasons 27:42: How Kara coaches other women on how to reconnect with their intuition 32:30: How Kara used the power of intuition to make better decisions in her romantic life40:17: The power of living a life you don't want to escape from, and how Kara has cultivated that life for herselfRelevant Links: ·       Visit Kara's website: https://www.bykaraelise.com/ ·       Follow Kara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykaraelise/ ·       Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·       Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·       Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

As women, we can often fall into society's idea of what we're supposed to do – both in life and with our bodies. But true freedom is turning inward – not externally – to choose what we truly want. Our guest this week is Ashley Scoby: freelance writer, editor, and operations manager (including for Soulcation!). She started as a sports journalist; has written for places like ESPNW, the Huffington Post, and Seattle Times; and reckoned with her own burnout before redesigning her life and building her own business. She also recently had a sterilization procedure, and has written about her 6-year struggle to find a doctor who would afford her her full reproductive rights.Tune into the full episode to hear more about Ashley's journey, how she fought for her freedom to choose what to do with her body, and the power we have as women to write our own scripts.What you will learn: 1:28: Ashley introduces herself, including her background in sports journalism and how she ended up as Soulcation's operations manager4:11: How to run a business (or life) according to the Soulcation principles, including flexibility and listening to yourself7:10: More about Ashley's decision to be sterilized, and the 6-year journey it took to find a doctor who would respect her full reproductive rights9:04: How Ashley determined she didn't want to have kids13:16: What Ashley has learned about herself through her journey to sterilization 17:21: How Ashley's partners have reacted to her telling them she doesn't want kids20:42: Ashley's advice about finding partners on the same page as you about fertility and other big life decisions25:28: More about the times in Ashley's life where she's recognized she's held a belief derived from someone else, not necessarily from herself and her own desires28:41: The advice Ashley has for women who know they don't want to be mothers, but feel silenced in that belief 31:48: The things Ashley is working on currently, including an essay about her fertility, and more about how she's reimagining her life in COVID times33:39: Ashley's definition for living a life she doesn't need a vacation from Relevant Links:·        Follow Ashley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyScoby·        Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyscoby/ ·        Read Ashley's essay about her choice to be sterilized: https://rebelliousmagazine.com/getting-sterilized-was-the-best-decision-of-my-life-it-took-six-years-to-get-there/ ·        Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page·        Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ ·        Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

As busy, burnt-out women, we can sometimes feel like we don't have enough time to play. But what if creating space for that inner child, for the things that make you come alive the same way you did when you were young, was one of the secrets to joy? Our guest this week is an expert on the power of play to make us happy: Emma Stroud is a professional clown, MC, business mastermind leader, author, podcaster, and more, on a mission to get the world to laugh, think, and play more. Tune in to hear more about Emma's balance between the corporate world and being a clown, how she clears space in her life for listening to her inner child who's craving play, and what kind of lessons she's learned from her time as a clown.What You Will Learn: 3:05: Emma introduces herself, plus her background on how she became a clown 6:33: How to integrate more “play” into your daily world, even as an adult with responsibilities9:40: Emma explains how she helps bring play into the corporate and business world12:15: A few of the lessons from clowning that Emma has learned, and wants to teach other people16:57: How Emma shied away from being “all” of herself in the past, and the courage it took for her to step fully into her whole identity22:49: How Emma structures her life to give herself more space for play, rest, and creativity, including more details about her “rainbow diary” 28:37: The ways in which Emma balances the responsibilities of her adult self vs the desires of her “clowns”35:38: Emma talks about the common characteristics and mindsets of the people who are “utterly extraordinary” 39:22: What living a life she doesn't need a vacation from means to EmmaRelevant links: Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmastroudldn/ Purchase Emma's book, “Lessons From a Clown: How to Find Courage to Show Up for Yourself and Laugh Every Day”: amzn.to/3jvV9q0 Listen to the Clowning Around Podcast: https://pod.link/1499174238 Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

Soulcation might sound like some type of vacation – but the truth is, it's simply a guiding principle for your daily life. And often that means applying the essence of Soulcation to your work life. Mel is solo this week, explaining her journey from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation staffer, to sabbatical, to consultant and business owner, and now back to a full-time executive position. Along that whole journey, she's incorporated elements of Soulcation into her daily life, and is relearning how to do so once again as she begins a new, high-level work position.Tune into hear more about the reason Mel went back to full-time employment, how she's designed her new daily and weekly rhythms, and the Soulcation manifesto that you can use in your own life. What You Will Learn: 2:06: Mel explains what exactly the essence of Soulcation is5:15: What stopped Mel from experiencing nourishing rest in her previous life 6:20: The commonalities among the happiest women around the world that Mel spoke to during her year-long sabbatical 8:21: More about the research on burnout and how Mel started experiencing it again, even after her sabbatical 8:56: The journey Mel took back to full-time employment after her sabbatical, starting the Soulcation company, and freelance consulting 14:13: What Mel is learning about how to redesign her work life in her new role, balancing full-time work and growing her own business16:20: The power of calendar blocking, plus a look into Mel's weekly and daily rhythm that helps her incorporate Soulcation into her life17:44: Mel's vision for her work and how she wants to help other professional women19:43: The manifesto Mel wrote for herself as she rejoins a workplace but still balances the elements of Soulcation Relevant links: Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

You might not have ever given much thought to the connection between mind and body. But when we're burned out, stressed, and overwhelmed, our bodies can feel the effects. Our guest this week – Ruth Elnekave – is an expert on that connection, and using the power of plants to heal both.Ruth is the founder and CEO of botanical functional food brand JOYÀ. She spent nearly a decade practicing corporate law and working in marketing, but changed course to return to her culinary roots, and now helps people feel, think, and live their best every day. Tune into the full episode to hear more about Ruth's “a-ha” moment around her health, what her transition was like from law to nutrition, and more about how to find the best herbal supplements for your own body.What You Will Learn: 1:01: Ruth introduces herself, including her transition away from corporate law to her current career4:15: The “eureka” moment Ruth had where she realized she needed to quit her job and make a change in her life, and how that led her to holistic nutrition 8:30: Ruth describes her “complete adrenal burnout” and how it affected her body10:20: More about the concept of the body as a whole system, plus how plant medicine can help get a body under stress back to equilibrium 15:31: What Ruth would say to someone who is looking to try herbal supplements, but isn't sure where to start 19:57: Why healing is a long-term – if not lifelong – process 23:22: How Ruth figured out how to naturally regulate her menstrual cycle28:19: Why the current times we're living in throw off our nervous systems, and what we can do to fix them, plus how to know where to find your supplements30:53: Ruth explains the birth of her company, and the different iterations the business has gone through34:48: What Ruth says to the skeptics about herbal supplements39:34: Ruth talks more about the gut-brain connection, and the scientific advancements that are teaching us more about this connection42:04: The rituals Ruth incorporates around food, and how people can be more mindful when they eat44:09: What living a life you don't need a vacation from means to RuthRelevant links: Learn more about Ruth's herbal blends company: https://us.joya.ca/ Follow JOYA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoyalife/?hl=en Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

Women are often conditioned to believe that vulnerability is a weakness – but what if it could be one of your greatest strengths? That's just one paradigm shift Veronica Kaulinis, our latest guest, is on a mission to teach. Veronica is an international facilitator and entrepreneur who leads in-person and online experiences that encourage vulnerability and brave connection. She's also the Founder of Vulnerable AF, which encourages vulnerability, expansion, and intimate conversations in a safe space. Tune into the full episode for Veronica's tips on showing vulnerability in the workplace and in relationships, her own personal struggles with showing vulnerability, and the power of leaning into uncomfortable emotions. What You Will Learn: 2:29: What vulnerability means to Veronica, plus how that definition drives her mission in the world8:37: The advice that Veronica would give to women who are craving more vulnerability and better relationships but who are struggling 10:04: What Veronica didn't want people to know when she was stopping herself from being vulnerable11:45: The tools Veronica has used to access and feel her emotions, including the uncomfortable ones 16:05: The question Veronica asks her clients when they're anxious about sharing something with a person in their life, plus the importance of intention when getting vulnerable19:21: How Veronica uses the power of intention in her dating life22:31: Veronica talks more about the self-compassion practices she has in her own life 24:52: How to show vulnerability in the workplace29:18: What Veronica thinks is missing from the larger cultural conversation about vulnerability 32:03: The benefits of living life more vulnerably, and the power of being “messy” sometimes33:25: How Veronica has followed her desires over the past few years after leaving the corporate world, and how it's helped her design a life she doesn't need a vacation from Relevant Links: Learn more about Veronica's movement, Vulnerable AF: https://www.veronicakaulinis.com/vulnerableaf Follow Veronica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicakaulinis/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

In the midst of chaos, burnout, grief, or stress… how and where do you find hope? How do you hold onto it and use it to propel yourself forward? That's the question we answer with my latest guest, Leeana Tankersley. Leeana is a writer, mom of three, and hope warrior. She is the author of six books, including her newest book, Hope Anyway. She's also a co-host on the podcast “Moms Unscripted,” and is the managing editor of The MOPS Magazine. Listen to our conversation to learn more about Leeana's new book, what her definition of hope is, how women can use it to propel themselves forward, and the power of small wonders. What You Will Learn: 4:49: Who Leeana learned “her person” was, and why she had to grieve that discovery in a way8:52: The power of “darkness” when it comes to beginning again12:17: What Leeana says is the first step towards living by your heart instead of your head17:04: The advice Leeana would give to women who are realizing there's something big that needs to change in their lives19:22: More about Leeana's new book, including the question “Is hope a trick?”22:35: What Leeana would tell the people who are cynical about leaning into hope, plus what the difference is between hoping “for” something vs hoping “in” something26:50: The “work of wholeness,” what it has to do with possibility, and why it's an “inside-out” job29:55: An example of a “small wonder” in Leeana's life, and how people can start to notice and appreciate the small wonders in their own life 33:31: Why women commonly play a game they can't win, and how they can escape that game 36:27: The ways that Leeana cares for herself, plus the key for her to prioritize her own soul in the midst of a busy life39:36: The difference between “reinvesting” and “reinventing,” and why both can be necessary 42:54: How writing serves as both work and a spiritual practice for Leeana45:17: What Leeana says is the most powerful force in the world, and where she found it even in the dark times46:36: A sneak peek of Leeana's book, chapter by chapter, plus more lessons she's learned about love throughout the course of writing the bookRelevant Links: Learn more about Leeana on her website: https://www.leeanatankersley.com/ Purchase Leeana's new book, Hope Anyway: https://www.leeanatankersley.com/hope-anyway/ Follow Leanna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeanatankersley/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

How many times have you stayed in a situation you knew didn't make you happy… simply because you were comfortable there? Fear can stop us from taking leaps all the time, whether it's in our relationships, careers, or personal lives. But there's joy to be found on the other side of that fear.Our guest this week is Danielle Bertoli: she's a director of an alternative high school and a writer. She created her blog and podcast, Struck Inside Out, to bridge the gap between our collective human experiences. She's also a meditation teacher on the Insight Timer app, leads writing workshops, and is working on self-publishing a collection of poetry and prose.Tune into the full episode to hear more from Danielle on leaning into the “in-between period,” the times she's leapt into the unknown even when she was afraid, and the power of meditation in getting comfortable with “negative” emotions.What You Will Learn: 6:15: What Danielle likes to write about the most and why it resonates with so many people9:18: How to connect to your intuition, and how it can help you balance between chasing excitement vs. appreciating sustainability 12:28: What the “in-between period” is, and why you should be okay with that middle ground if you're craving a transition to something or someone else17:58: What Danielle would tell her younger self who was afraid of taking a chance, and where she found her greatest bliss 21:47: The rituals that Danielle uses in her daily life to stimulate joy and tap into her intuition 23:54: More about Danielle's upcoming book, which she describes as a “love letter” to herself 25:58: How Danielle dates these days, and why the way she dates is different than it used to be27:55: The ways that Danielle sets up her days in order to balance all her projects and make space for her creativity 30:48: The story behind why Danielle's blog and podcast are called “Struck Inside Out”32:26: What it means for Danielle to be in a relationship with her more “negative” emotions, plus the problems with toxic positivity 35:39: The misconceptions people have about meditation, versus what its goal actually isRelevant Links: Read more from Danielle's blog or listen to her podcast: https://www.struckinsideout.com/ Visit Danielle's teacher page on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/daniellebertoli Follow Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/struckinsideout/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

Whether it's sexual or non-sexual, pleasure plays an integral role in living a life you don't need a vacation from. If you can't find true pleasure throughout your daily life, how can you experience freedom and joy? Our latest guest is an expert on how to chase that pleasure: Kelli Tennant is the host of the top 50 podcast, The Kelli Show, and co-founder and CEO of Soulfire Productions. She guides women into the juicy intersection of spiritual and sexual liberation, challenging them to break free from a lineage of toxic lies and rules. Tune into the full episode to hear more about Kelli's self-pleasure practice, the advice she would give to other women who are looking to integrate more play and pleasure into their lives, and more on how Kelli healed from chronic illness via non-traditional methods.What You Will Learn: 3:30: How Kelli “lost herself” and how chronic illness manifested in her daily life, starting during her collegiate athletic career  7:11: What happened to Kelli to make her go cold turkey from the drugs she was on for her illness9:58: The types of non-traditional medicine Kelli pursued during her healing journey and how they opened her up to understanding all the red flags her body had been giving her 13:00: How Kelli transitioned away from being a perfectionist and how the flexibility in her routines and rituals allowed for even more physical and mental healing 16:21: Why Kelli's career in television was so exhausting to her nervous system, and how she changed the way she showed up for work when she transitioned careers19:48: The advice Kelli would give to people who are on the search for more freedom21:56: Why “play” is not innately normal for Kelli, and how she's repatterned those beliefs 26:05: The rhythms of play in Kelli's life, plus how she discovered which ones would bring her joy29:14: How Kelli discovered pleasure in a safe way, especially after a history of being sexually assaulted32:33: How communication within her partnership played a major role in Kelli's journey 35:14: The role that self-pleasure still plays in Kelli's life, even within a partnership37:02: How non-sexual pleasure shows up in Kelli's daily life38:30: The ways in which Kelli lives a life she doesn't need a vacation from, plus the “costs” of choosing that lifestyle41:04: The advice Kelli would give for introverted women who are struggling with isolation and finding connectionRelevant Links: Listen to The Kelli Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelli-show/id1410824985 Follow Kelli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellimtennant/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

We all chase success… but what if success is simple happiness? How would we integrate that philosophy into our daily lives, and chase actual joy over typical labels of “success?”Our guest this week is an expert on happiness who's been all around the world studying that question: Alienor is a Franco-British writer, researcher, and consultant on happiness, education, and socio-emotional development for UNESCO and other organizations. She's also a dance influencer and ambassador through her blog and Instagram Bailando Journey, and author of the dance-travel memoir Finding Rhythm.Tune in to hear more about Alienor's journey around the world studying dance and happiness, what tools she uses to integrate joy into her life, and the lessons and systems she's learned about what truly makes us happy.What You Will Learn: 3:15: Alienor talks about leaving her dream job, how she experienced burnout, and the journey she took to find what would spark more joy in her life6:38: How Alienor realized she wasn't following her own research or advice on happiness, and how she started incorporating more joy and embodying her research 8:35: The signs of burnout Alienor experienced before she decided to quit her job at the UN, plus the fears she had about whether she was making the right decision 13:34: How dance can be a tool for identifying and processing emotions, and how Alienor got started with dance classes after she left her job18:56: The other tools Alienor used throughout her dance journey that helped her to heal21:18: What Alienor says is the most painful part of grief, along with other lessons about grieving she learned through her journey25:08: More about where Alienor went around the world on her dance journey, and what she learned from some of those places 29:35: The crisis in leadership and why feminine energy can be beneficial to both men and women in the workplace 33:48: How Alienor has restructured her life around the values that are actually important to her39:40: The biggest lesson Alienor took away from her journey, and how she's used that lesson in her life since 42:17: How Alienor found dance partners throughout her journeyRelevant links: Visit Alienor's website: https://bailandojourney.com/Learn more about or purchase Alienor's book, “Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey”: https://bailandojourney.com/book/ Follow Alienor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailandojourney/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

There are times when we all want to redesign our lives. But there's value in doing so in a trauma-informed way – taking into consideration what we've been through, so we can move forward in the healthiest, happiest way.Our guest this week is Courtney Lancaster, who is an expert in leading people on trauma-informed healing journeys. Courtney is a wife and mom, life coach, and singer/songwriter/worship leader. Since her journey of healing from a mental breakdown began in 2015, she has been passionate about understanding what keeps people from learning about and embodying emotional health and vibrancy. Tune in to hear more about Courtney's own personal story and healing journey, what being “trauma aware” means, and how you can apply trauma-informed approaches to designing and building the life you truly want.What You Will Learn: 3:23: Courtney describes her own hero's journey, which began with a hospital stay for panic attacks, and has continued on her journey of healing5:04: Courtney talks about her religious background, as well as the messages she received telling her she “should be” okay, even if she wasn't11:34: What being “trauma aware” means, and how the question “what happened to you?” can be the start 14:50: How Courtney uses a trauma-informed approach to actually be kinder to herself 19:00: More information about the “threat detector” in our brains that's constantly scanning our environments, the effect it can have on your body when you're not in tune with yourself, and tools you can use when you're having “dark days”26:15: What it means for Courtney to design a life that's in alignment with her soul (and how she helps others do the same), plus what “perspective foresight is” 32:21: The role that creativity plays in Courtney's ideal daily life, plus other ways in which she integrates what makes her happy into her day-to-day34:36: The part of Courtney that she suppressed before her healing journey, and how tuning back into that is a “language” she's still learning36:09: When and how to “burn your life down” and why it's a trauma response to always gravitate towards pushing things away, rather than simply shifting them39:36: What's been bringing pleasure to Courtney's soul recently41:32: What a somatic practitioner is, and how working with one can be helpful in a healing journey Relevant Links: Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneylan/ Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

In a world with endless food, drink, and supplement options, and where stress and burnout are at all-time highs… where and how do you heal your body from all the chaos? Our guest this week is Dr. Shivani Gupta: Ayurvedic practitioner, and founder of the Fusionary Method. She has a passion to help others experience unparalleled health, vibrant immunity, and happier lives through first healing their bodies.Listen in to learn more about the healing powers of turmeric, what Ayurveda is, the differences between some of her methods vs western medicine, and the daily rituals you can start today to begin healing your body.What You Will Learn: 2:13: Shivani talks about what she teaches, what she says is the most magical herb in the world, and how she took back control of her health by saying no to antibiotics and other western medicine4:19: What Ayurveda is, and how it supports preventative health 5:39: How Shivani "co-created" the healing of her own body at her lowest point, and how it changed the way she thought about what she put in her body from that point on10:57: How gut imbalance or health manifests in our bodies and daily lives, as well as how to serve our guts for optimal health 15:20: Shivani explains what the top inflammatory foods in the world are, and why an 80-20 balance is an optimal ratio for how much of those foods to eat17:05: Why a daily tea ritual is beneficial for your body, and how to incorporate one into your life21:32: What Shivani would say to skeptics who think they don't have the time or energy to spend on healing their bodies25:36: How Shivani coaches people through the transformation towards taking care of their bodies28:02: What is involved in an Ayurveda detox and how people can find success throughout the process 30:38: How to choose and find the right supplements for your body's needs34:46: Why Shivani says turmeric is the most incredible superfood we can put into our bodies38:07: Practical advice that Shivani would give to people trying to heal their bodies while traveling40:58: How Shivani takes her "me time," and other ways she practices self-care in her daily lifeRelevant Links: Learn more about Shivani and her work on her website: http://shivanigupta.com/ Visit Shivani's supplement website: https://fusionaryformulas.com/ Follow Shivani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/ Make Shivani's turmeric gold kitchari recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jlk06yIMsJ1Vi1rsbszF62RpRFuDmw7d/view?usp=sharing Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

The journey to get to our truest, healed selves is often a long, dark one – but it's one worth taking. And our guest this week is Rachael St. Germain, who not only coaches women on their emotional and physical healing journeys, but has been through her own as well.Rachael is a writer, mindset coach, and self-love advocate who uses her “Radiant” framework to help women break free from self-doubt and “should be” to embrace their true radiant selves with confidence. Listen in to hear more about Rachael's healing journey from an eating disorder, what “radiant rebellion” is and how you can practice it in your everyday life.What You Will Learn:3:27: Rachael talks about the “darkness” and how becoming friends with it has helped her break through her toughest battles7:48: Details about Rachael's journey with an eating disorder, and how she finally came to admit that she needed help11:08: How unfiltered journaling helped Rachael through her eating disorder recovery, and how it helped her figure out what negative narratives she had been telling herself 13:33: The technique that Rachael uses to “talk to” her body and how it's helped her reestablish a more positive relationship with her body, even after an eating disorder 17:57: How to get out of the “comparison trap” on social media that exists especially for women20:05: The role that rest has played for Rachael in her healing journey21:53: Rachael describes what she does as part of her morning routine 23:48: What “radiant rebellion” is, and how Rachael's current work helps women get back to their truest, healed selves28:35: The advice that Rachael would give to women just getting started on their healing journeys29:47: Why community is so important in the midst of healing journeys 34:48: The ways in which Rachael lives a life she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: Visit Rachael's website or join her email list: https://rachaelstgermain.comDownload Rachael's free Body Confidence Checklist: https://rachaelstgermain.com/freebie-body-confidence-checklist/ Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelstgermainFree Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

We've all taken personality tests before – but what if one in particular had the power to give us a roadmap towards our best selves? With the right support, the Enneagram could be that tool. On this episode, we talk to Natasha Smith about that possibility: Natasha is an Enneagram expert (and a Type 6!) who is passionate about helping women fulfill their life's purpose and become their best selves using personalized approaches to the Ennegaram.Tune in for our full conversation about the 9 Enneagram types, how burnout and stress show up in each one, how people can use their “type” to grow into their best selves, and Natasha's tips for work to do alongside the Enneagram to evolve into your most authentic self.What You Will Learn2:35: Natasha explains what the Enneagram personality tool is and how it's different from other personality assessments4:00: How burnout manifests in each of the 9 Enneagram types, including which types are more prone to anxiety, withdrawal, or overwork 20:58: Natasha describes what “growth path” means in the context of the Enneagram, and how people can use the one specific to their own type 26:38: How people take on “masks” that shift them away from their most aligned selves27:45: The 3 ways in which a person's Enneagram type affects their work (and their relationship to it)35:29: How people can use the Enneagram in their pursuit of freedom, spiritual growth, and connection with their true selves37:18: What kinds of tools can work alongside Enneagram work on your personal journey, including “reparenting,” journaling, and meditation41:58: How connecting back to our unconditioned, “true essence” of who we are can help us move forward43:26: A piece of Natasha's personal life that helped her to become the hero of her own story46:14: The ways in which Natasha lives a life now that she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: Take the test to learn your Enneagram type: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/Learn more about Natasha and her business, Radiantly Flourish: https://www.radiantlyflourish.com/about/Follow Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiantlyflourish/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

Whether you feel “radically” lost or simply navigating from one life chapter to the next, the practice of tuning into your own soul is crucial. But how? That's exactly what we chat about on this week's episode, with guest Caleb Campbell. Caleb is a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and ex-NFL linebacker, who is now a keynote speaker, coach, and educator on how to “soulfully shift.”Tune into the episode to hear our full conversation about Caleb's journey from the NFL to sleeping on the basement floor of a church, his advice for people who don't know how to create space for rest and healing in their lives, and how to take advantage of the “liminal space” in our lives.What You Will Learn: 2:58: The defining moment of Caleb Campbell's life and how it led him from the NFL to sleeping on the boiler room floor of a church in Canada4:57: Caleb's inner dialogue and why he went to great lengths to "self-protect" 7:56: Caleb explains how his life being driven by "willpower alone" kept him disassociated from his body, even during his football career10:15: How Caleb's body started to revolt from his unprocessed emotions, and why he felt like a "foreigner in his own skin"11:47: How Caleb learned to "tune into his heartspace" and why running straight into vulnerability isn't a sustainable way of healing13:54: The voice that told Caleb to walk away from the NFL, and how he learned to listen to that same voice in other instances 17:15: The advice Caleb would give to people who feel like they're too busy to add "healing" to their to-do list, and how to create space for rest 23:35: Caleb explains why dance can be a great process for moving through grief, as well as other strategies for dealing with disappointment and unmet expectations in life28:56: Why Caleb has felt “radically lost” throughout his life, and what happened that made him feel the most “found”34:46: How Caleb has redefined his relationship with work, especially since his NFL playing days38:40: Caleb describes how anxiety manifests in his body physically and mentally40:18: What “soul shifts” are and whether or not you can experience them without first experiencing painRelevant Links: Learn more about Caleb on his website: https://www.calebcampbell.me/Follow Caleb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleb_campbell/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

What is it about being somewhere new that allows us to shapeshift into different version of ourselves? And how can we harness that transformational power of travel into our daily lives?Our guest this week is Michael Bennett: founder of Explorer X, seasoned traveler, speaker, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to inspiring, guiding, and supporting others in becoming the hero of their own story.Listen in for more on how travel can be a tool for personal evolution, the “myths” of transformational travel, and how you can integrate more purpose, meaning, and perspective into your next trip.What You Will Learn: 3:52: Michael explains his background in organizational consulting work, how he reached a point of burnout, and how he evolved his career to get back to a point of inspiration. 7:37: Why the “chasm” between where we are and where we want to be is never as big as we think it is10:08: What Michael has learned about grief and why the best way through it is to embrace it11:30: The philosophy of Michael's company, ExplorerX, and how travel can be a tool for personal transformation15:07: The myths of transformational travel, plus the questions you can ask yourself and actions you can take to add more meaning to your travel20:46: Why travel is an “unveiling of who you are” 25:16: Why our “travel selves” are the most aligned with our truest selves and how we bring that into our everyday lives29:35: Michael describes how he's redesigned his relationship with his work and the methods by which he protects his time32:41: Michael's definition of success, both for himself and his travel company33:35: Why Michael feels like he doesn't need a vacation and why it can be beneficial to not have boundaries between work and play35:50: How play shows up in Michael's daily life37:30: Where Michael plans on traveling next 41:02: What travel creates space for, and why people have to do the work to fill that spaceRelevant Links: Learn more about ExplorerX: https://www.explorer-x.com/Follow Explorer-X on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goexplorerx/Listen to the Wisdom & Wanderlust podcast: https://www.explorer-x.com/wisdom-wanderlustFree Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

When a crisis happens – especially one that lasts long-term – we spend much of our time simply in survival mode, and for good reason. But how do we find empathy for ourselves during the most difficult times of our lives?Our guest this week is Patti M. Hall: a writer, collaborator, book coach, and founder of The Story House book-building mastermind. She's also the author of “Loving Large: A Mother's Rare Disease Memoir.” In this episode, Patti discusses her son's rare disease diagnosis, and how that period of chaos and crisis sent her into physical and mental overwhelm – and how she eventually found balance, self-compassion, and light at the end of the tunnel. What You Will Learn: 4:46: How Patti has come to embrace her own voice, as opposed to just helping others find theirs5:49: Patti tells the story of her son's rare disease diagnosis, and how it affected both her family system and her internal world8:24: How Patti's mental health suffered in the period of time after her son's diagnosis11:38: Why Patti was “floundering” and how she expanded the “fight, flight, or freeze” mechanism in her brain to include something else14:54: How Patti balances responding to crisis with self-compassion (and how she defines self-compassion)18:10: Patti explains how her son is doing now, as well as how crisis has united her family19:55: How Patti tunes into her inner child, even (and especially) during hard times24:57: How Patti has moved from “island” to “community”26:35: Why writing was a tool for Patti to heal her pain, and how she coached herself through the writing process to make peace with her most difficult memories 29:30: What Patti would tell people who are curious about writing as a path towards healing, and why we need to take the “mystique” out of writing30:31: Why writing a book with the audience in mind first is “missing the point” and how stories can release us33:17: What “scheduled unscheduled time” looks like for Patti and how she uses color coding to give herself space for herself in her daily lifeRelevant Links: Visit Patti's website: https://pattimhall.com/Buy Patti's book, “Loving Large: A Mother's Rare Disease Memoir”: https://www.amazon.com/Loving-Large-Mothers-Disease-Memoir/dp/1459746368/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=loving+large&qid=1622642484&sr=8-2Follow Patti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patti_m_hall/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

What is one way you could experience the same freedom and fulfillment you experience during vacation… in your daily life? Our guest this week is Alexis Artin, who is a leading success coach, international speaker, writer, NLP practitioner, and a master embodiment trainer who's trained the life-changing Demartini Method. She's also an expert in empowering others to make the choices necessary to build the life that will truly fulfill them.Listen in to learn more about the Demartini Method to separate our perceptions from our emotions, how women can choose to become the “narrator” of their own stories, and the empowerment of staying connected to the present moment.What You Will Learn: 2:06: Alexis gives her definition of what success is. 3:02: Why Alexis' friends call her the “Forrest Gump of the feminine” and how she has been the hero of her own story6:28: What happens when women ignore their own feminine energy10:07: How women “tone themselves down” and how they can avoid doing so13:00: Why Alexis doesn't believe in mistakes14:21: Alexis talks about her deepest core values, and how they show up in her daily life18:57: Alexis explains the prescribed roles of “the villain, victim, and the hero” and how you can switch to being the “narrator” instead22:56: What the Demartini Method is, and how people can use it to connect to their unconscious thoughts28:06: The stories that came up for Alexis when she took herself through the Demartini Method31:57: Alexis explains how women can experience the same freedom and fulfillment of vacation in their everyday lives. 36:15: Alexis explains what the “free body” movement is and how we can eradicate the need to compartmentalize, and instead integrate mind, body, and soul.Relevant Links: Visit Alexis' website: https://alexisartin.com/Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis_artin/Alexis' free webinar 'See Ya Later Sabotage': https://alexisartin.com/see-ya-later-sabotage-the-new-webinar-from-success-coach-alexis-artin/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=sylswebinarregistrationRead more about the Demartini Method: https://drdemartini.com/about/demartini-method/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner  

Society, family, friends, and even that voice inside ourselves – they all tell us that divorce and heartbreak are an ending. But what if it could be the beginning of finding your own joy and choosing yourself?Our guest this week is Renee Bauer: she's an award-winning divorce attorney, published author, and founder of the family law firm, Bauer Law Group. She's also been through two divorces, and knows firsthand the stereotypes and shaming that often comes with this decision. Mel and Renee each tell their own divorce stories, including how those choices led them on paths to true happiness. Listen in to hear more about what they've learned about love, how self-abandonment can appear in a marriage, and how to tune into your own happiness, no matter what.What You Will Learn: 2:40: Mel begins to tell her own story of divorce and why she and her ex-husband both needed to escape their marriage. 5:27: How the unraveling of Mel's marriage led to the unraveling of her Christian faith 7:31: Mel explains what was said to her during her divorce that led her to feeling the worst shame she had ever felt in her life. 10:31: How Mel abandoned herself for the sake of the institution of marriage15:00: Mel describes the process of writing vows to herself after her divorce17:52: Renee introduces herself, including her history with divorce, both in her personal and professional life. 19:47: Renee explains the hardest part about her first divorce, and why “good enough” wasn't good enough for her anymore. 22:44: The story of Renee's second marriage and divorce, and why she still wouldn't trade that experience25:25: The ways in which people abandon themselves for the sake of marriage and why they tune out their own happiness 28:12: The advice that Renee would tell women who are in the midst of divorce or heartbreak31:40: What Renee would tell people about grieving the end of a relationship and why it's important not to “quick-fix” it 34:45: How women can find their joy again after a divorce or heartbreak 36:15: What Renee has learned about love 39:44: How Renee creates space in her own life and relationship43:23: The ways in which Renee lives a life she doesn't need a vacation from, including what her “happy place” isRelevant Links: Visit Renee's website to learn more about her courses, programs, and podcast: https://msreneebauer.com/Follow Renee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msreneebauer/Read Mel's vows to herself: https://www.melodymiles.com/blog-posts/2018/7/10/blog-headline-3-b9mgpFree Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

When it comes to work, romance, and friendships, we tend to prioritize relationships with others over the relationship we have with ourselves. But what if that was the most important relationship of our lives? How could we experience more joy by cultivating that relationship as much as we cultivate our others?Emma Tait is our guest this week: she's a writer, soul guide, and creator who helps people connect to their own inner knowing and guidance system so they can have a career and life filled with purpose, joy, and peace.Listen to the full conversation with Emma to learn more about how to cultivate your best relationship with yourself, how co-dependency manifests in our lives (and how to step away from it), and the power of non-radical change. What You Will Learn: 3:30: Emma talks about her work with people to help them develop a deeper relationship with themselves. 5:31: Emma gives an overview of her personal story, including extreme personal tragedy, and how she's become the hero of her own life. 12:53: How Emma defines self-trust and how we can use it in our daily lives15:31: How to cultivate self-love by leaning into a willingness to be a “beginner” 19:18: What co-dependency is when it comes to both personal and professional relationships, and how it can become a slippery slope in our lives25:40: Emma gives tips for how to give ourselves grace for our co-dependency, and how to move forward to a better relationship with ourselves.30:31: Why change doesn't have to be “radical” in order to be effective31:46: The power of unstructured time in establishing more joy in life33:30: Emma talks about the new balance of motherhood and how important it's been to remind herself of the intensity of this season of life.35:51: The daily rhythms and rituals that have helped Emma integrate into motherhood and why her balance isn't necessarily “balanced”42:52: Emma describes the power of giving herself permission to do whatever she feels like doing, and how that has cultivated a life she doesn't need a vacation from.Relevant Links: Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmarosetait/Visit the Create The Love website: https://createthelove.com/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

Could the way that you breathe actually reduce (or exacerbate) your stress? What if a few simple habits could make you feel more at ease, less stressed, and more present? Our guest this week is Ryan Dambach: Ryan is a former professional baseball player and currently works as a mental conditioning coach and professional hitting consultant in Orange County, California. He also works with individual athletes, teams, and businesses to develop 5 mental skills to maximize their potential.Listen in to hear more about the breathing techniques Ryan teaches top-level athletes, the link between our physiology and psychology, and how to use our bodies to ease our minds.What You Will Learn: 2:17: Ryan talks about his background in baseball and his interest in human performance. 5:00: The power of rest, and how “outworking everybody” isn't always what makes a person's performance better7:40: The link between physiology and psychology, and how to use breathwork for managing both our automatic nervous systems and our mindsets9:34: What “transitional breathing” is, and how it can help you move throughout your day10:29: The problem with mouth breathing, and why it's causing you stress 14:17: Ryan describes the 5 mental skills we need in order to stay more present.17:51: The importance of taking a long-term view when it comes to accomplishing goals20:30: The power of the little things in your day-to-day as far as getting to where you want to go21:05: Ryan talks about the journaling techniques he teaches his clients that can help you determine how you want to feel. 24:29: What Ryan tells his clients when they lose a game or have seemingly “failed” in some way, and how he encourages them to redefine success27:42: The perception of failure, and how it can lead to us finding something far greater than we'd imagined29:40: Ryan talks about the power of following your own curiosity and understanding what brings you joy.Relevant Links: Visit Ryan's website: https://ryandambachbaseball.com/Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_dambach_hitting/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

Burnout, chronic fatigue, perfectionism, overwork, and overachievement are struggles faced by millions across the world. Yet despite what we know about how stress affects the body… we're often still praised for harmful habits and patterns that cause endless cycles of burnout. Our guest this week is Dr. Mandy Lehto – coach, writer, and champion of people journeying back to their inherent enoughness. She left her corporate career in investment banking after a period of burnout, and is now writing a memoir about her healing journey. What if life could be about more than achievement? What if we could change our lives with tiny steps that eventually could eradicate perfectionism and overwhelm? Listen in to learn what practical steps Mandy would give to those struggling with overachievement, how her own journey to “enough” began, and how we can cultivate realistic, practical, healthy relationships with our work. What You Will Learn: 3:12: Mandy talks about her own story of burnout, her background as an overachiever, and the one addiction that we get praised for.6:38: Mandy shares her story of leaving investment banking and how she still struggled with the obsession with “pushing harder” and ignoring her body's messages. 10:05: The period of grief that can come when you step away from the idea that worth comes from achievement and you lose an old part of yourself10:50: Mandy discusses her “journey to enough” and what was in her “inner backpack” during that messy process.16:08: What Mandy has done to create a practical relationship with work, following her struggle with over-achievement and addiction to perfectionism – including creating an “alternative scorecard” for success20:30: Mandy describes her journaling process that she's used to keep track of her spaciousness, creativity, and connection throughout the day. 24:01: What “enoughness” means for Mandy27:58: How pain is like a text message, and what we can do to listen to what it's telling us34:16: Mandy explains how overgiving and overdoing are forms of manipulation. 38:30: The pieces of Mandy's everyday life that help her cultivate “aliveness” Relevant Links: Visit Mandy's website: www.mandylehto.comFollow Mandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandylehto/The “Four Liberating Questions” from Byron Katie: https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

How many times have you heard or said the phrase “I had a gut feeling”? But what does this actually mean? And how do we actually hear (and listen to) those feelings deep inside us?Our guest this week is Mar-y-Sol Salinas – founder of Essential Wisdom Coaching and an educational leader with over 20 years of experience in education and personal development. Her research focuses on embodied learning, the phenomenology of intuitive experiences, and embodied intuition as an approach toward leadership development. We explore more about what it means to have a “gut” feeling, what intuition is, how we tap into it, and the power of embodiment and visualization. What You Will Learn: 4:53: Mar-y-Sol tells her background story, including her challenges in formal education, her time as a single mother, and her decision to go back to school.11:09: The many definitions of intuition and how someone can tap into their own15:09: How someone can start to develop their intuition or “essential wisdom” and how to start noticing the sensations of intuition in their body18:42: Mar-y-Sol describes her “transcendental gardening” practice, her sensory deprivation float therapy practice, and other rituals she uses to help herself access her intuition. 22:09: The power of setting intentions within the rhythms of our lives to help us focus and get in “flow”27:13: How Mar-y-Sol uses visualization with her clients to help them figure out what they want in life, and how to use small steps to get to their ideal version of happiness31:30: Mar-y-Sol talks about judging emotions vs recognizing them as natural human responses and how she's retrained her brain to stop delineating between “good” and “bad” emotions36:10: What Mar-y-Sol has learned through intuition practices and how she's learned to just go for things instead of trying to plan everything out37:37: What the difference is between following your fear and following your joy40:18: How Mar-y-Sol defines a life she doesn't need a vacation fromRelevant Links: Visit Mar-y-Sol's website at http://essentialwisdomcoaching.com/Follow Mar-y-Sol's coaching practice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essential.wisdom.coaching/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

Where in your life or business could you replace tradition or “how things have always been done” with authenticity? What if you could break out of the mold and create a new path forward, with your core self and desires guiding the way? Our guest this week is Erin Hatzikostas. She's a former corporate CEO turned professional pot-stirrer; the Founder of b Authentic inc, career coach, TEDx speaker, and nationally-published thought leader. Listen in to hear more about Erin's story from corporate job to blazing her own path, what “strategic authenticity” actually is (and how you can use it in your own life), and how experimentation can help you determine your next move if you're ever feeling stuck.What You Will Learn: 3:35: Erin talks about her background as a CEO, her journey through corporate America, and when and why she started itching for something new.6:40: The epiphany Erin had after her corporate career and how she teaches that same epiphany to her clients now8:40: How Erin followed her intuition when leaving her job in the corporate world and what role experimentation played in that process11:08: Erin explains how she defines the word “authenticity.” 17:36: Erin describes how someone can connect with their own authenticity and who they truly are at their core.22:21: What “wall” Erin hits with her work now and how she moves past it24:58: Erin explains what the “50 percent rule” is and how she applies it in her business.28:26: Erin describes a piece of her backstory that's allowed her the confidence to boldly express her opinions and to be authentic over traditional.31:51: Why Erin thinks the philosophy of “being yourself” isn't enough to truly live authentically34:12: Erin gives advice for how someone could strategically use authenticity in their lives and their work.40:50: The six pillars of strategic authenticity that Erin writes about in her new book44:02: The brain science and power behind being “unexpected”Relevant Links: Visit Erin's website: https://www.bauthenticinc.com/Purchase Erin's book, “You Do You-ish”: https://www.amazon.com/You-Do-ish-Authentic-Superpowers/dp/1736376500/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=erin+hatzikostas&qid=1617748027&sr=8-1Follow Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hatzikostas/Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinhatzikostas/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

What does it mean to be truly connected to your own feminine energy? How could that connection change the course of your life, your relationships, your career, and even your relationship with yourself? Our guest is Mel's own coach, Jasmine Rose – a womb wisdom guide, holistic pelvic care practitioner, traditional fertility and birth keeper, and the founder of Humble Wild Wellness. She is on a journey to help women deepen their cyclic connection, and shares plenty of wisdom on this episode for those looking for a place to start.Listen in to learn more about how a woman's connection to her womb and cycle can help her on her journey, what it means to embrace your feminine energy, and how to use embodiment in your daily life to inspire more connection, joy, and pleasure.What You Will Learn:3:07: Jasmine tells the story of her “rock bottom-ness,” including a phase of her life where she bled for an entire year. 6:02: What Jasmine's body was telling her, how she finally turned inward rather than outward, and how it changed the trajectory of her life and career14:09: What happens when we allow ease and pleasure into our lives, as well as what it has meant for Jasmine to reclaim her own pleasure after childhood trauma18:05: Mel and Jasmine discuss the disconnection women have with their feminine energy and how to reconnect to it23:30: Mel describes going through the process and ceremony that Jasmine took her through to reconnect to her cycle and body.29:03: Jasmine talks about her realization of how sacred her menstruation cycle was, and how she reclaimed a connection to it. 35:04: Jasmine answers the question of what she wishes her younger self would have known about being a woman.36:44: What it means to show up for leadership positions and still be connected to feminine energy, as well as how to unhook from society's narratives of what it means to be a woman. 38:00: What “embodiment” means and how Jasmine uses it in her daily life41:54: Jasmine tells us the actions she takes in her daily life that make her feel like she's on vacation.Relevant links: Follow Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblewildwellness/Visit Jasmine's website: https://www.humblewildwellness.com/Join Jasmine's “Rewrite Your Womb Story” program: https://www.humblewildwellness.com/rewrite-your-womb-storyFree Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

 Once you've reached the top of the ladder… what then? That was the question facing Shelley Paxton, our latest guest on the Soulcation podcast. As a former CMO at Harley Davidson, Shelley knows all about reaching the pinnacle of a corporate career – and then walking away from it, and completely reimagining what life could look like.Shelley is the best-selling author of “Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life,” an international speaker, leadership coach, and Chief Soul Officer. Listen in to hear more about Shelley's journey from corporate burnout to “fire re-igniter,” the tools she used to re-envision her life, and how she finally authentically answered the question, “Who AM I?”What You Will Learn:3:30: In explaining why she considers herself a “corporate refugee” and a “liberator of souls, Shelley talks about the time she spent in the corporate world as a CMO at Harley Davidson.6:57: Shelley talks about what a “soulbbatical” is and how the definition has evolved.10:06: Shelley discusses the “darkest parts” of her story, and why she was afraid for those parts to be shared in her “Soulbbatical” book.12:20: Shelley describes the nightmare she consistently had that led her on her journey to quitting her job and reimagining her life.15:25: What a doctor prescribed Shelley and how it saved her life.18:47: What it means to listen to our own language and how to differentiate between our own voice and the voices of society or tradition.23:01: What it means when we're faced with resistance and how we can move past it to reach what we're being called to do.24:00: Shelley discusses how wrapped up she was in her corporate identity, and how she started asking herself the question of who she actually was outside of those labels. 27:10: The initial moment of transformation Shelley went through from “corporate Shelley” to “soulful Shelley”30:05: Shelley takes listeners through an activity that will allow them to let go of old identities or labels and get clear on who they are. 33:17: What “rebel leadership” is and how Shelley is teaching it as part of her work going forward. 35:28: Shelley reads her full “manifesto” of rebel leadership. Relevant links: Visit Shelley's website: https://soulbbatical.com/Download “A Rebel Leader's Manifesto” - https://soulbbatical.com/uncategorized/a-rebel-leaders-manifesto/Follow Shelley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbbatical/Follow Shelley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-paxton-759163/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner  

 What if there is no way to “get it right?” What if life is actually about leaning into the uncertainty, asking the right questions, and carving your own path? In this episode of the Soulcation Podcast, we talk to Erin Brennan: podcast host, speaker, creative consultant, and world traveler. She shares her story of chronic illness, and how she pushed past limiting beliefs and physical ailments to build a life on her own terms.Realizing that you can blaze your own path can be scary, but on the other side of fear is freedom – and a life you don't need a vacation from.What you will learn: 3:20: Erin talks about unlearning the “checklist” of who she's supposed to be and how she now defines herself. 5:08: How Erin has learned to be the hero of her own story by recognizing she was radically responsible for everything that happened to her and that she could and should do things her own way7:30: Erin's story about being extremely sick early in her life, and what got her through that phase: community, trusting herself, and pushing past fear. 10:06: What it means to live life on your own terms, and how that looks for Erin specifically.16:05: How freedom comes from claiming the life you desire and naming your wants18:13: How travel can be a means to “start over,” shake things up in your life, and act as a period of transition21:15: Erin talks about what it means to give up control and lean into uncertainty.27:00: How perception becomes our reality, through the unconscious beliefs and stories we tell ourselves33:26: What “necessary endings” are and how to make the right choices of which ones you need based on where you are on your journey35:32: Erin talks about her patterns of digital detox and how she uses unplugging to build a happier life.41:50: What Erin's rituals of self-care and rest are in her own life45:29: How to make daily decisions to live a life you don't need a vacation fromRelevant links: Visit Erin's website: https://www.erinbrennan.co  Listen to Erin's Women on a Mission podcast: https://www.erinbrennan.co/podcastFollow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennanbrand/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

 Are you questioning anything about your journey in discovering who you truly are? You are the only one who can define your own story, and that happens by asking the right questions about what you really want in your life.In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Josh Harris. He's a coach who works with thought leaders like authors, speakers, personal brands, and heads of message-driven organizations find their voice and reach their audience. Listen in to learn the importance of prioritizing your joy and building a life where you rest and do what you want. You will also learn the importance of sharing your story to help others free themselves from the shame of their own stories. What You Will Learn:[4:25] Josh explains what he does and how transitioning his life changed who he is.[6:45] How he became a hero of his story by standing by what's right, even in the face of resistance.[8:58] The doubts he experienced when he was defining himself and discovering his truth.[12:17] How he let go of his past story by asking questions of who he is and finding freedom. [17:58] The importance of therapy to help you see patterns of what you need and want.[20:09] Mel takes Josh through creating a list of things to nourish his energy.[26:14] Josh defines the old patterns that stop him from choosing rest.[30:07] The importance of building a life where you rest. [34:39] How Josh is trying to break the old patterns after being in crisis mode for most of his life. [38:57] He talks about the things he enjoys doing, including working on his branding company.[42:40] How to give yourself affirmation and grace to tell your story and free others. [49:08] Josh explains how he's been rediscovering and growing through the pandemic.[49:06] He describes how gratefulness has transformed his life into a life he truly enjoys. Relevant Links:• Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page • Follow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ • Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-plannerVisit Josh's website: www.clearandloud.comFollow Josh on Instagram: @harrisjosh

Are you listening to your body, mind, and soul as a woman? Are you slowing down and connecting with who you are? For you to discover yourself, you have to be willing to heal from your past traumas, embrace femininity, and discover what authentic journey you'll go on. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Mary Hyatt, a holistic life and business mindset coach. She works with professional women who are ready to live fully alive in their life and business.Listen in to learn how to start offering yourself unconditional love, as well as how to be willing to receive it from others. You will also learn the importance of embracing your femininity in business by slowing down and connecting with your inner self.What You Will Learn:[3:11] Get to know Mary Hyatt and what she does in coaching and empowering women. [5:53] Mary describes how she courageously took the healing journey from a self-hating and self-sabotaging woman to full confidence and knowing exactly who she is.[9:37] When and how Mary discovered she could design a true and authentic life where she wasn't living a lie. [13:08] Learning how to respect your body and build a relationship with it as a woman. [17:43] Defining femininity in business as the ability to slow down and connect inward. [22:41] How to admit you're depleted and consider the 1% shift you can make in your day to cultivate rest.[29:46] She explains how she went on a ‘pleasure hunt' practice to learn who she was and what she desired in life.[35:08] How to live a life of fulfillment by giving yourself permission to identify your wishes and ask for them.[39:18] Mary describes the work she and her current partner had to do for their relationship. [45:14] How she's living her soulcation by creating freedom inside of her body using the Kinrgy practice. Relevant Links:• Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page • Follow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ • Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-plannerLearn more about Mary Hyatt:Website: https://maryhyatt.com/Podcast: Living Fully Alive PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryghyatt/ 

Do you listen to your intuition to access your joy? How do you allow yourself to be mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally in the same place at the same time? You have to let your body be in sync so you can operate in your most efficient and joyful self. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Steph Jagger, an author, a coach, and a skiing world record holder, which she wrote a book about. Steph redesigned her life 10 years ago by listening to her intuition and now helps others write, re-write, own, and share their stories. Listen in to learn about the deeper meaning of alchemy, which is allowing energy to move in the way that it wants to move. What You Will Learn:[4:06] Steph describes how listening to her own intuition to immerse herself in joy led to a shift in her life.[7:10] Learning how to live in your body to know the difference between your physical body and mental body.[9:58] She explains the work she had to do to repair her relationship with her body and be in tune with it.[14:27] Understanding how your intuition works, as well as the liminal, which is about being here nor there. [19:06] Steph gives an analogy of both the intuition of fear and that of joy and why you should pay attention to both.[23:31] How Steph accesses her joy through laughter and by being in nature.[27:11] The importance of being patient with all your body when you take a leap.[34:32] Understanding alchemy: allowing your physical and emotional bodies to do their job by moving energy the way they want in an authentic way. [42:56] Steph explains alchemy in terms of grief and death and how you can find freedom in both.[48:58] She describes the life she doesn't need a vacation from as one where she gets to follow things that bring her joy. Relevant Links:Website: https://www.stephjagger.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephjagger/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

 What do you do to remain connected with yourself? You have to embrace rest and learn to listen to your body to experience an inner relationship with yourself.  In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Whitney Otto, a former US Olympic rower. She's a trained therapist and executive performance coach who helps her clients accelerate success and optimize their wellbeing. She coaches individuals on performance, leadership, and financial matters to provide clarity on what matters most.  Listen in to learn the importance of rest and play to show up as your best self, as well as how to cultivate a relationship with your body, how to say “no” to things that don't light you up, and how to listen to our bodies when they're communicating to us.What You Will Learn: [2:40] Whitney explains how resilience defines her as the hero of her own story. [8:36] Learning how to listen and develop a kinder and more attentive relationship with your body. [10:47] How Whitney helps women understand the importance of rest to function better.  [13:55] The importance of support, especially coaching support, to help you walk your journey. [16:46] The negative effects of lack of rest when your body intuitively needs to slow down.  [20:42] She explains how she learned to be discriminatory about what she says yes to. [24:16] Whitney takes Mel through the balancing strategy of going easy on yourself to achieve goals. [30:24] Why she's been asking herself how to play. [34:55] Learning to acknowledge the pandemic and teaching your children to be human as a mom to stay sane.  [37:41] How grief and joy are connected and helps you feel connected to yourself.  [39:47] Why you don't always need to know the way and only need to find your yellow arrow. [41:23] Whitney describes a life she doesn't need a vacation from as one with personal space, surrounded by beauty, and remaining connected. Relevant Links: • Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page • Follow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ • Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner Learn more about Whitney's work: www.lifealivecoaching.org 

Did you know you can be successful, passionate, and make it in life without burning yourself out? By showing yourself compassion and exercising meditation, you can experience burnout recovery and ease in your life. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Sarah Meyer Tapia, the Associate Director in the Division of Health & Human Performance at Stanford University, where she oversees wellness education for students. She is a highly sought-after teacher and coach, and also runs her own business teaching workshops and coaching individuals in mindfulness, behavior change, self-compassion, and personal development. She describes self-love at its finest form as being able to allow yourself to do what comes easily to you. Listen in to learn how to show up to the world authentically by embracing who you are and what empowers your life.What You Will Learn:[3:38] Sarah describes the most disastrous moment of her life as a turning point of her story, which continues to evolve.[5:35] How she teaches meditation helps her students avoid burnout from their work. [10:54] Do what gives you ease and makes you feel like you. [12:12] How to show up better by supporting yourself rather than criticizing yourself. [17:41] Stop overwhelming yourself and instead choose what's empowering your life. [20:22] Learn to permit yourself to do what makes you feel good. [22:19] How to be open about your purpose - where you can do more and feel more.[25:58] Sarah explains how she experiences intuition by listening to her body.[30:20] How experiencing deeper challenges allows you to have a meaningful life. [32:16] Do whatever is in your control to take care and support yourself during COVID times. [35:18] How Sarah is supporting her son to become himself and to show up in the world uniquely. Relevant Links:Learn more about wellness coach and educator Sarah Meyer Tapia: https://sarahmeyertapia.com/• Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-page • Follow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/ • Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner   

Did you know that sometimes you don't even have to have the skills to do the job? That you can do it anyway if you have the belief in yourself? You have the capability to build an internal belief system to get through anything. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Hilary Billings, a confidence coach, speaker, and influencer. She is a former Miss Nevada and producer for E-news. Hilary, who is also a burn survivor, teaches people how to eliminate their feelings of inadequacy and embrace confidence. Listen in to learn how you can take back your control by moving away from external validation and affirm your self-worth. What You Will Learn:[3:45] Hilary describes herself as a storyteller and an overcomer who now helps others overcome adversity through play. [5:33] She tells the story of how she suffered from burns and how she learned to overcome the shame of having scars.[11:18] How she participated in the Miss Nevada pageant by presenting her strengths and using her weaknesses as a benefit. [18:14] Defining confidence as the belief that you can rely upon someone or something and inadequacy as the belief that you're deficient.[22:05] How to stop creating negative stories in your head and move to a place of neutrality that will give you freedom.[29:35] Hilary explains how she learned to rely on herself through travel as a pattern interrupt. [32:30] The importance of finding play and systems that you enjoy to take you where you want to go in your life.[36:42] How Hilary created a TikTok platform that allows her room for play and removes her limiting belief about hustling. [43:47] The power of a quietly confident woman who trusts herself and believes in what's to come. [45:20] Hilary describes a life she doesn't need a vacation from as one of curiosity, exploration, and meeting different types of people. Relevant Links:Get Hilary's Free Workbook: https://hilarybillings.com/free-workbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilary_billings/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner   

What are you doing to get out of your way and live the life you don't need a vacation from? Did you know that writing can be a diagnostic tool to improve your life? Writing down your thoughts and narrative can positively change the repeat cycles in your life. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Allison Fallon, an award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and a nationally recognized writing coach. Allison has coached hundreds of writers, from New York Times bestselling authors to total beginners to help them finally get their books written and on the shelves. She shares how she transformed her life through writing, admitting her truths, and getting out of her own way.Listen in to learn the power of writing your truth every day and creating mental and physical space in your life to avoid overwhelm.What You Will Learn:[3:43] Allison talks about her passion for writing for positive change.[5:26] Allison narrates her story - when she discovered how to use writing as a diagnostic tool to improve her life.[10:11] Learning how to change the narrative by putting on the page how you participate in a repeat cycle in your life.[12:19] How Allison has been able to manifest the life she wanted through writing, yoga, therapy, and making it her full-time job to heal.[17:26] The power of admitting your truth by writing it so you can change your situation.[24:25] The importance of making physical and mental space for yourself.[30:10] How having a baby has allowed Allison to let go of some things in her life to create more space. [37:14] Allison talks about her book, which teaches people how to use the power of writing to transform their life.[42:03] She explains how she handles work-life balance by making aligned. Relevant Links:Website: https://findyourvoice.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon/Book: The Power of Writing It Down Allison Fallon (https://thepowerofwritingitdown.com/)Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner

 Are you still feeling burnt out even though you're exercising and ‘eating healthy'? Maybe you're physically and mentally fatigued and don't even realize it. It is interesting how our physical, mental, and emotional health are all connected and yet we fail to realize it, which leaves us fatigued and not achieving our health goals. In this episode of the Soulcation podcast, we have Brad Davidson, a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after speaker, and a performance coach. He helps professional athletes, high-achieving executives, and CEOs overcome burnout and drive performance. Brad opens up about his journey from a burned-out individual in a place of torment to a place of falling in love with himself again. Listen in to learn why for a high-performing individual, exercise is not always the answer – but rather rest.What You Will Learn:[5:30] Brad explains how he came from a defeated position to a point where he was excited about living again. [8:09] He describes the process of how he brought himself from a place of torment to a place of falling in love with himself again.[14:44] How Brad helps high-performance people rest to get over the fatigue-driven issues affecting them.[17:38] He talks about his book ‘The Stark Naked 21-Day Metabolic Reset', which was created to help people rest and not exercise. [24:31] How professional fulfillment (through meeting people where they are) and spending quality time with his kids has brought Brad's soul alive.[33:33] How Brad teaches people to reconnect with their bodies for success.[39:28] Why a disconnect between your physical health and mental-emotional health can destroy you. [43:12] How to continue being true to yourself to allow your pain to go away. [45:58] Brad explains the simple life he's living now filled with love, peace, and freedom.Relevant Links:Website: https://www.braddavidson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_brad_davidson/Book: The Stark Naked 21-Day Metabolic Reset by Brad Davidson Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner 

Are you truly living the life you were meant to or are you not giving yourself the chance? Maybe you're too busy to listen to what your feelings are telling you? It's time to move past “busy” and to-do lists, listen to your soul, and design a life you won't need a vacation from. In this premier episode of the Soulcation podcast, you meet your host, Mel Miles. She's a rest coach, an author, and a thought leader in this space. She's a former international malaria expert who spent 10 years in over 25 African countries with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She initially chose to live by society's script: ignoring her creativity and need for rest, until her body started screaming that she needed more. Listen in to learn four things you can start doing today to take back your time and experience more rest. What You Will Learn:[1:30] Meet Mel Miles, a former productivity junkie and people pleaser who ignored her feelings of wanting more. [10:38] How not giving yourself the chance to alchemize energy leads to bottling up negative feelings. [13:32] Mel explains all the somatic body experiences she did to come back home to herself. [14:49] Soulcation: helping you escape busy, choose yourself, and design a life you don't need a vacation from. [17:03] Make goals for how you want to feel every day, track and measure them, and put as much effort into them as you do other goals.[18:19] Make appointments with yourself: put time on your calendar to spend by yourself.[19:38] Write down your feelings every day: name your feelings, recognize them, and let them be.[21:24] Start a morning routine: use your morning time to connect with your unconscious thoughts. [23:06] Prioritize your to-do list by just putting three things on it every day that you can memorize, name, and check off.[24:52] How the Soulcation planner can help you plan your rest and play with intention.[27:12] Understanding the importance of giving your soul permission to rest. Relevant Links:Website: https://www.melodymiles.com/Free Soulcation Daily Planning Page: https://www.melodymiles.com/daily-planning-pageFollow Mel Miles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulcationmel/Purchase the Soulcation Planner: https://www.melodymiles.com/soulcation-planner