On this episode, we unpack the #1 question to ask someone if you want to dig beneath the surface and find out what they’re REALLY feeling. Enjoy! Let me know your thoughts — comment on Instagram or please leave me a review.

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This conversation blew my mind — and my heart — wide open. Vienna Pharaon is recognized as one of the great relationship influencers of our time. In this episode, she reveals her expert strategies for healing trauma, nurturing trust, and building the thriving, sexy, rock-solid relationship you’ve always dreamed of. If you want your love to last (or if you want to be ready for it when it comes your way!) this is an absolute must-listen.

In this episode we chat about: 

•How her painful childhood made her who she is today (06:13)

•The best way to heal from trauma, so you can reclaim your life and experience emotional freedom (09:39)

•Why modern couples are struggling to stay together — and what you can do to safeguard your own relationship (12:37)

•How to avoid passing our trauma on to future generations (what she shares here is SO important!) (16:09) 

•The must-have tools for a thriving relationship — no matter how long you’ve been together (18:13)

•The surprising technique to resolve disagreements and get back on track FAST (22:06)

•What research tells us about building complete trust with your partner (27:21)

•How to embrace vulnerability to create richer and more loving relationships (31:54)

•How crystal clear communication and a fun switch of perspectives will radically improve your relationship (39:46)

•The one thing you MUST do before you make any decision ever! (46:02)

•Plus so much more!

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Did you know that you’ve already got a secret weapon at your disposal that can help protect you from COVID-19? Yep, you do — it’s your fork. And today’s podcast guest, Dr Neal Barnard, is here to tell us how to load that fork with the most strategic, nutrient-dense foods on the planet, that can support your immune system and increase your odds of fighting off any virus, whether you’re in a pandemic or not.

Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. He has authored more than 90 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers, and has hosted four PBS television programs on nutrition and health.

As president of the Physicians Committee, Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research. His research contributed to the acceptance of plant-based diets in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

If you’re as much of a nutrition nerd as I am, you’re going to FLIP OUT when you hear this conversation. Dr Barnard brings the most epic, groundbreaking science to this topic, and reveals so much about the interplay between the food on our plates and the health of our cells.

So if you want to learn how to eat your way to exceptional health and peak fertility, protect yourself from the lifestyle diseases that kill millions every year, and stack the odds in your favour during the COVID crisis, then pop in those earbuds IMMEDIATELY… this episode is for you.

In this episode we chat about:

•The life-changing experience that made him turn vegan on the spot (09:13)

•The shocking truth about wet markets across the globe (12:48)

•The best foods to boost your immune system against ANY virus — including COVID-19 (such fantastic info here) (15:38)

•His epic lifestyle advice to achieve peak health and strengthen your mindset (19:14)

•The hidden factors throwing your hormones out of whack (and how to rebalance them — fast) (24:19)

•The common foods you MUST avoid if you want to bring your body back into balance (31:05)

•Want a pain free period? Avoid these foods at all costs. (Wish I’d known this years ago!) (37:56)

•How animal products could be affecting your fertility (and how to ramp up your odds of falling pregnant) (40:05)

•The ideal foods for fertility and pregnancy, to ensure you and your baby are as epically healthy as possible (43:17)

•Plus so much more!

This is a powerful one. In this potent episode, we do a deep dive into the 6 actions you can take right now to guarantee you come out of the COVID-19 quarantine with your health, mindset and purpose dialled in. (Just quietly, nobody seems to focus on #3, even though it’s crucial for your mental health, while #6 is the most powerful natural mood-booster on the planet.) Tune in to find out exactly how to implement these 6 actions into your life TODAY, so you can start reaping the rewards as soon as possible.

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to you! These “mini episodes” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week bursting with love, focus and excitement.

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What’s the best way to improve the health of the planet, the economy, and ourselves? Today’s podcast guest — entrepreneur, restauranteur and social activist Ryland Engelhart — has been making waves and breaking barriers in all three of these areas. And for him, the most important place to start is always with gratitude.

Ryland Engelhart is the ‘Mission Fulfillment Officer’ and co-owner of Café Gratitude and Gracias Madre, a group of family owned plant-based restaurants that are legendary in California. As pioneers and leaders in the vegan food scene, these restaurants are not only places to eat delicious plant based food, but also important community platforms to spread the message of wellness, gratitude, love, consciousness and sustainability to a global audience.

In addition, Ryland is also a co-founder of Kiss The Ground (a non-profit that educates about the connection between soil, human, and planetary health), co-creator of the award-winning documentary film, “May I Be Frank”, and a passionate advocate for sacred commerce, community building and regenerative farming principles.

Ryland is a world class performer in so many areas, so we cover a lot of ‘ground’ in this wide-ranging conversation. (And I mean that literally: his insights on how soil health impacts virtually every ecosystem on the planet — including our own guts — will blow your mind!) But more than anything, it’s the way he embodies love and gratitude that shines through, and that will have you feeling crazy inspired to reexamine your own approach to life.

So if you want to hear about how regenerative farming can heal the earth, how finding fulfilment can make your life juicier, and how YOU can be of service (even during difficult times), then pop in those earbuds… this one’s for you.

In this episode we chat about:

•How to reframe the COVID pandemic (and the epic soul lessons we can learn from difficult situations) (07:39)

•The real message Mother Earth is trying to tell humanity — and what’s going to happen if we don’t listen up (15:31)

•The secret to finding fulfillment and living your divine purpose (25:22)

•How to squeeze the most juice out of life — even if you’re prone to overwhelm and procrastination (29:48)

•The truth about how to restore the planet to full health (34:34)

•The hugely influential factor on our gut health… that most people never think about (37:04)

•Genius strategies to heal the planet and make a positive impact on the environment (40:21)

•Sneaky ways to get the most nutrition out of your food (47:24rr)

•The #1 thing you can do today to save our earth (and it’s not what you’d expect!) (49:36)

•Plus so much more!

Do you dream of writing a book, but aren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve got the writing part sorted, but are confused by what comes next? In this potent minisode, you’ll learn the writing and publishing secrets that have helped me pen my bestsellers and land a multi-book publishing deal. (This episode is a must listen if you struggle with procrastination or creative block!)

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to you! These “mini episodes” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week bursting with love, focus and excitement.

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Can a relationship ever truly recover once the trust has been broken? Today’s podcast guest, husband and wife team Adi and Sophie Jaffe, say it can. After overcoming Adi’s sex addiction and infidelity, this power couple have forged a new and stronger bond together, creating a relationship where they can BOTH heal and thrive. And in this revealing conversation, they’re sharing their best tips for how to ignite your own relationship — including how to heal old wounds, repair broken trust, and practice radical transparency.

Adi Jaffe PhD is a world-renowned specialist in mental health, addiction, and shame. Sophie Jaffe is a health and wellness expert who shares with her millions of followers how to live a life full of unbounded bliss and balance. Together they are the power couple behind the IGNTD podcast. They provide honest information, powerful conversations and useful tools so their audience can overcome challenges and transform their lives. Their most popular episode is when they bared all about their relationship and told their own story of broken trust, shame, and infidelity. Hundreds of individuals and couples have shared with them how their honesty and radical transparency has given them the only semblance of hope in their own lives and relationships. They continue their work together and through IGNTD, with the mission to lower the divorce rate across the globe and help people live their most ignited lives.

Adi and Sophie are honest and raw in this conversation. It’s truly humbling to speak to a couple who are so committed to ‘walking their walk’ and consciously embodying radical transparency at every opportunity.

So if you want to learn what it’s *really* like to be married to a sex addict, as well as how to overcome trust issues, heal from infidelity, and build a relationship that’s stronger than ever, then pop in those earbuds… this one’s for you.

In this episode we chat about:

•Their dramatic love story full of cheating, addiction, shame, lies and guilt and how they moved through it (06:22)

•How to move past cheating and be better than ever (16:39)

•The things that will harm your relationship (20:13)

•The brave and vulnerable thing Adi did that changed the course of their relationship (21:22)

•Why radical transparency and crystal clear communication could be more effective than any couple’s therapy (26:15)

•How literally putting themselves in the other one’s shoes deepened their relationship and understanding of each other (28:24)

•Why removing judgement and letting go of hurtful beliefs will help you connect deeper with your partner (35:34)

•How to nurture your relationship so it can thrive (47:13)

•How to keep love and spontaneity alive after so many years together (51:29)

•What to do if you discover that you’ve been cheated on (57:16)

•Plus so much more!

Monday Motivation is a weekly dose of epic inspiration, delivered directly to you! These “mini episodes” are designed to clear out any mental clutter, shift you into clarity and uplift your spirit, so you can dive into your week bursting with love, focus and excitement.

Head to melissaambrosini.com/297 for full episode resources and more inspiring weekly episodes.

Want to grow healthier eggs and sperm and build a better foundation for your baby? Today’s podcast guest, Dr Afrouz Demeri NMD, has helped thousands of couples do exactly that. And in this deep dive episode, she’s here to share evidence-based strategies for healing your hormones, preparing your body for pregnancy and overcoming infertility, as well as revealing why we should ALL be living a ‘trimester zero’ lifestyle (even if you’re not ready for a baby yet).

Dr. Demeri is a licensed board-certified Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in integrative, functional medicine for women. Her focus is on finding and treating the root cause of her patient’s health issues, like hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, stress, weight or digestive issues, fatigue, depression and anxiety. As faculty and Director of functional medicine at the University of California Irvine, she sees patients at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and in her private practice in California. Featured in publications such as Women’s Health, Now Magazine, Weight Wise Expo, and Vitality, she believes that the healthier people are, the more they can live a meaningful, soulful life.

So if you want to discover the lifestyle changes that increase your odds of conception and having a healthy baby, the science-backed secrets to happy hormones, and the best way to optimise your overall health (even if you’re not planning a pregnancy), then pop in those earbuds… this episode is for you.

In this episode we chat about:

•Why her two pregnancies were so different (and what she wish she knew when she had her first baby) (06:18)

•How the modern world is affecting our fertility and why you need to prepare for pregnancy NOW — even if you aren’t thinking about having a child for a while (13:01)

•What is ‘trimester zero’ and how can the trimester zero lifestyle benefit ALL of us? (26:03)

•Getting to the root of stories, symptoms and fertility issues using mind-body medicine (34:10)

•The importance of listening to your body’s messages and looking at yourself as a holistic being (38:57)

•Her powerful advice if you are trying to get pregnant, that she tells all her 1:1 patients (44:08)

•The best way to free yourself from guilt (49:18)

•Plus so much more!

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