Fearlessly Curious

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Addiction can affect anyone, and it can be a difficult and devastating experience.

The road to recovery may be difficult and long, but you can turn it into a personal journey toward a newfound sense of strength and purpose.

So how did I do this?

By practising mindfulness and learning to sit with the discomfort of withdrawal, I discovered the root causes of my addiction and used that understanding to address underlying issues.

I share with you how I broke free from the destructive cycle of addiction and the three main lessons it taught me.

The journey to sobriety and self-discovery can be a transformative experience that leads to a life of empowerment and growth.

By staying true to oneself and remaining accountable, you can find the strength to overcome addiction and find a path to a brighter future.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

1:54 - So much of addictive patterns is accepted by society

3:06 - The pattern of consumption can transform into a unconscious pattern of addiction

6:34 - Lean into the discomfort of what you're going through in life

9:22 - Music is a poignant and powerful tool to practise the art of deep listening

11:59 - Your inner voice holds an authority of knowing that is rooted in the generations of life before you

14:22 - Through awareness and curiosity, you can get to know all parts of yourself better

21:47 - By learning who you are not, you will learn how to be more of yourself

22:53 - If you don't know who you are, then you are on the right track

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

People with ADHD have the most creative ideas and problem-solving abilities that can create changes and impact this world positively.

Unfortunately, society operates on a fixed structure. Because of that, many brilliant ADHD entrepreneurs and business owners are not given equal spaces and opportunities to thrive.

Ari  was misdiagnosed as a child and faced numerous adversities along the way.  Eventually, she carved her unique path  to discover her true purpose.

Being a successful entrepreneur herself, Ari is on a mission to revolutionise traditional business systems and empower 100,000 ADHD-owned businesses to use their creative problem-solving abilities to make a global impact.

Join me and Ari as she shares her story from being misdiagnosed and labelled as a “problem child” to finding her niche in the business world, and leveraging her ADHD-driven creativity and problem-solving skills to create effective solutions.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

1:58 - Ari shares how and why she was called into this great mission

2:46 - People with ADHD are creative and have brilliant ideas that are intrinsically empathy-driven

6:26 - The world is not designed for the ADHD mind because the ADHD mind is designed to change the world

8:22 - Ari talks about her solution: Redesigning the traditional systems of business to align with ADHD brains

10:39 - The impacts of being misdiagnosed as a child and not having access to the right tools and management

22:10 - How to plan a business when you have ADHD

23: 59 - The ADHD Podcast and how to become an ADHD business coach

About the Guest

Ari Scott is an ADHD Business Coach & Consultant, Entrepreneur, Writer, Influencer, Speaker and ADHD Advocate and she’s on a mission to build 100,000 ADHD-owned businesses. 

She supports ADHD entrepreneurs in redefining their business journey in alignment with the neurodiverse entrepreneurial experience.

Ari has connected with, coached, and supported thousands of ADHD entrepreneurs and proven that when given the right support, the ADHD mind creates the incredible, impactful and life-changing businesses the world needs now more than ever.​

Learn more about Ari through her website adhdinbiz.com. You can reach her by sending her an email at [email protected]. Ari is also active on her Instagram page @the_adhd_entrepreneur and LinkedIn page Ari Scott.

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

Anxiety brings a powerful energy that can be difficult to manage. 

It can make you doubt your worth, your ability to start something new, and your capacity to succeed.

So how do you navigate this energy and use it to your advantage?

Lean into and embrace your anxieties and fears. Give them the attention they deserve and break down what each of them truly means to you.

Are they true? Do they exist right now? And if they are true, what’s the worst that can happen?

By being curious with your anxieties, you can tap into the wisdom that's locked within them, and use that to refine and improve your life.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

2:21 - Anxiety can build up because of low self-worth and feeling like you don’t deserve the good things in life

3:06 - When experiencing anxiety of not being worthy, ask yourself “What do I deserve?”

5:00 - Get intimate with failure because failure is feedback

6:09 - Look for  how things can be better over what went wrong,

6:45 - It’s not about the start and the end, but the journey and process in between

9:23 - When you're anxious, ask yourself, “Is this true? Is this for me? And if this is true, and this is for me, what is the very worst that could happen?”

Resources:

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

Fear is a primal instinct that keeps humans alive and surviving.

But for some, fear often leads to constant and overwhelming anxiety that ends up hindering growth, peace, and happiness.

So how do you face fear without using quick fixes and hacks that only bring temporary relief?

The only way out is through. Embrace and welcome fear and be curious with it. Ask your fears what they are here for, how can feeling these fears serve you, and what wisdom lies behind them.

You can use fear as a tool to access a higher level of wisdom, as well as learn how to tap into your internal resources for emotional healing.

By getting curious and tapping into your inner wisdom, you can learn to navigate fear and anxiety in a positive way.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

1:51 - Fear is a natural part of life and is wired into the brain for survival

2:33 - Learn to lean into your fears and get curious, ask it questions

3:04 - Using quick fixes to relieve anxiety make us lose control of ourselves

3:41 - Ask your anxiety “What are you here for? How is it that you can serve me?”

6:09 - Ask yourself what feels safe right now and focus on that

Music for Mindfulness & Emotional Healing Playlists : 

YouTube : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwCoodmCciEG3gWmY6WYUDNaYzDwrtmD5

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1E2ti833BFktEXAB9kuxrR?si=8db0e42deeb74dc2 

Resources:

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If you enjoy this episode, please SHARE, RATE and REVIEW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

Comparison is a natural human tendency, but it can harm our well-being. It can kill our creativity, motivation, and inspiration; and steal our joy.

However, it is possible to harness the energy of comparison without minimising our gifts and individuality.

How do we do that?

By staying curious and focusing on self-awareness, self-reflection, and authenticity, we can learn to admire and celebrate differences instead of highlighting what is missing.

This shift in perspective allowed me to turn comparison into a positive force in my life. I want to share with you exactly how I used comparison to my advantage to improve as a coach and podcast creator. 

Celebrating our individuality is honouring the unique signature of humanity. I’m here to guide you so you can reflect on people, skills, and situations you admire without losing your unique and most authentic version.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

2:10 - How comparison affects the people we care about

2:57 - Techniques for using the power of comparison for good

4:55 - Ask yourself ‘Why am I comparing?’

9:27 - Cultivate curiosity as a bridge to learn more about other people

11:30 - Ensure that you're not hyper focusing on what other people are doing and losing focus on what you can do

13:27 - Comparison without awareness can create unrealistic expectations

16:41 - Staying curious, focusing on self-awareness, and constantly checking in will prevent the mental and emotional damage of comparison

Resources:

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If you enjoy this episode, please SHARE, RATE and REVIEW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

Have you heard of the term shadow work?

Shadow work is the process of exploring and addressing the hidden parts of ourselves in order to better understand our own thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and motivations. 

Parenting plays a key role in shadow work, as it often involves facing and confronting aspects of our own childhood that are unresolved or have gone unaddressed. 

Understanding shadow work in parenting is an important concept to explore, so I invited my friend, Zarina Parry to discuss more about this topic.

By understanding and practicing shadow work, you become better able to accept all parts of yourselves, model healthier behaviors for your children and ultimately create a more harmonious family dynamic.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

5:25 - Parenting is a life career that there is no guidance for.

5:50 - Shadow work is when you work with the unconscious mind.

6:37 - Having children and being a parent is a gift to learn and discover your truest self.

8:16 - You are conditioned to not ask so many questions and just do what you are told.

12:34 - You have to find a safe way to express your emotions. 

23:25 - Allow yourself to be like a child and have that curiosity.

About our Guest:

Zarina Parry is Malaysian and is currently living in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia after spending most of her childhood and young adult years living, traveling and working on 3 different continents. 

She has 3 children and co-owns Aquabubs, a swim school for babies and children in Malaysia. 

She is also an energetic healer, writer and a cat and rabbit rescuer. 

Her children inspire her to go on many adventures and she is committed to learning about the connection between the body, mind and soul. 

Follow her on @zazaparry and @danielandlilyadventures

Resources:

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

We often find ourselves stuck in a certain way of thinking and living. 

And when we're so used to thinking in a specific way, it can be a challenge to find a new way of doing things or to discover a new way of living, to shift our perspective in life. 

So how do we do that?

Fresh perspectives require us to take a step back from our current approach and tap into our curiosity. 

When we do that, we start to remove our preconceived judgments and create an open space for awareness. 

This awareness helps you break out of your everyday routines and turn obstacles into opportunities, improving your life in the process.

This is exactly what I did. I want to share with you how I leveraged those obstacles as an opportunity to realise my dream of being a recording artist in the UK.

With awareness comes freedom and I’m here to guide you on how to explore new ways of living, tap into your curiosity and gain new perspectives in life so that you can show up with fearless authenticity as the person you were born to be.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

4:55 - Fresh perspectives are about tapping in to your curiosity

5:43 - If you want to do things differently, you have to observe what you’re currently doing 

6:10 - When you put judgment aside, you create space for awareness

9:03 - Conflict is there to ignite the possibility of doing things differently

11:33 - By leveraging obstacles, you’ll be able to create opportunities to tell your story.

13:41 - Rejections are redirections leading you into a different path

Resources:

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

What is your purpose?

Everybody is searching for their purpose in life. And for many, that can come with a heavy burden, especially if you are unclear about what you want in life.

We typically compare ourselves with people who are doing amazing things, helping the underprivileged. And so there's a pressure to have this really big purpose, this pressure to discover what your purpose is.

So in this episode, I want to guide you in this journey of uncovering your life’s purpose. With a bit of exploration and self-reflection, you can discover what truly matters to you, not what society tells you to do.

Remember, you weren't born into this life to fit in. You were born to lead life in your YOUnique way. 

What you struggle to change is actually your YOUnique super power. I know it may seem hard to believe at first. But I promise that when you let go of everything you think you should be, you will be empowered to BE the person you were born to be. Nothing more and nothing less.

I see you. I am with you. I celebrate you.

I would love to know how this episode lands for you.

Resources:

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

This topic is one that is very close to my heart because it speaks to one of my deepest patterns with pain. I have an attachment to the narrative behind my pain and the conditioning that comes with societal standards associated with hustle culture and being tough and pushing through struggle.

Are you ready to break away from the hustle culture to bring more joy in your life?

Our culture has become increasingly focused on "hustling" and reaching milestones in our lives as quickly as possible and it often places an excessive strain on both our mental and physical health. 

The hustle culture, with its fixation on productivity and perfectionism, often means there is no time for tending to pain. And pain left unchecked can lead to further damage and even emotional unhappiness. 

So in this episode, we’ll talk about the purpose of pain and why it's so important to take the time to listen to our body, rather than just pushing through them in the pursuit of productivity. 

I encourage you to really contemplate on this for a better quality of life, leaning into your curiosity so that you can live with fearless authenticity.

I can’t wait to hear your experiences and thoughts around hustle culture. Let's start to shift together what has become a toxic conditioning around pushing through pain.

Resources:

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About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.

I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you!

I’ve a very special invitation for you today.

Join me and my Mum on the sofa, chilling in my living room as we chat about the generational differences we continue to navigate as mother & daughter. 

My family has always been deeply important to me, and I'm so grateful that my Mum is here to share her stories with me. Growing up in a different generation, she experienced the world differently than what I have known, and her background shapes her values deeply which has resonated within the values of our family. 

In this episode, we will explore what it was like for Mum growing up and how that has impacted how she raised me - we'll discuss the differences between her time and my generation. We'll explore how to navigate tricky conversations with older generations. We talk about menses, family values, sex education, weaponising age, marriage, infidelity, divorce, tattoos, feminism & what is considered a “taboo” subject 

Have you ever considered : What was it like to be your Mum when she was a young person growing up? What was it like during her time? 

I hope this conversation adds a bit of extra insight on this topic and uncover new ideas and strategies to learn more about your family members so that when you know better, you can be better.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this episode!

Resources:

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If you enjoy this episode, please SHARE, RATE and REVIEW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

About Me:

I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. 

Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. 

Explore mindfulness, music, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be.

Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.