In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, we dive into the art of generosity — without compromising your goals, finances, or energy. Learn how to make intentional, aligned decisions when giving your time, money, or energy, and avoid guilt-driven choices that hold you back.

Melissa breaks down five actionable steps for audacious generosity:

Capacity – Can you give from overflow without harming your goals?

Alignment – Does this decision reflect your values?

Intention – Are you giving from love or from guilt/pressure?

Impact – Will your contribution create meaningful, lasting change?

Gut Check – Does saying yes leave you feeling expansive or contracted?

Whether it’s supporting family, donating, or offering your time, these steps help you give confidently while protecting your financial and personal goals.

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What if the key to fewer cravings, better workouts, and long-term health was as simple as prioritizing protein? In this episode of The Audacious Founder, Dr. Sienna Olsen — chiropractor, sports medicine specialist, and founder of Slow Rx — breaks down how protein, movement, and intentional recovery can change everything from your workouts to your business energy.

We dive into why skipping breakfast backfires, how intermittent fasting affects women differently, and why protecting your muscle mass is critical for preventing pain, supporting hormones, and even lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Sienna also shares her journey from chiropractic care into women’s health coaching, empowering women to feel strong, resilient, and unstoppable.

🌟 You’ll learn:

Why starting your day with protein is a game-changer

How movement helps manage pain and prevent burnout

The link between muscle mass, hormones, and longevity

Why women need a different approach to fasting

How strength translates into confidence and impact in business

If you’re ready to feel strong, clear, and unstoppable—from the gym to your business—this episode will show you how to fuel your body for success.

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In this episode of The Audacious Founder, Dr. Sienna Olsen — chiropractor, sports medicine specialist, and founder of Slow Rx — shares her powerful journey from disordered eating and bodybuilding extremes to building a healthier, more sustainable approach to fitness.

She opens up about the dangers of diet culture, the emotional toll of restriction, and how women can rebuild trust with their bodies. With over a decade of experience, Sienna blends science and soul to help ambitious women create strength, confidence, and longevity without obsession.

🌟 Topics covered:

Breaking free from calorie restriction & binge cycles

Why food should be seen as fuel, not punishment

The rebound effect of extreme dieting

How to start healing your body with balance & intention

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What if the reason you feel stuck in business (or life) isn’t strategy — but your nervous system?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Alana Raina, holistic therapist and founder of Soul Space Holistic Wellness, we dive into EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and why regulating your energy might just be the most powerful business strategy you’ll ever use.

We explore how self-limiting beliefs, people-pleasing patterns, and survival mode show up in entrepreneurship — and how tapping can help you break free, reconnect with your intuition, and lead from a place of ease and alignment.

Alana also shares her e-course on unlearning people-pleasing, plus a live tapping practice you can follow along with to experience the shift in real time.

🎧 Press play now, let it run, and give yourself the full experience. Because the transformation doesn’t happen in the first five minutes — it happens when you finish the journey.

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What if your nervous system was the key to unlocking your dream life?

In this episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, I sit down with Alana Raina — holistic therapist, wellness coach, and founder of Soul Space Holistic Wellness — to dive into EFT tapping, nervous system healing, and building a purpose-driven business from the ground up.

Alana shares her journey from therapist to full-time entrepreneur, why nervous system regulation is foundational for both healing and success, and how tapping became her superpower to release old patterns, rewire beliefs, and manifest her “delusional” dream life.

This conversation isn’t just about wellness — it’s about reclaiming your power, protecting your energy, and creating a business (and life) aligned with your intuition.

Ready to regulate your nervous system and build your dream life? Hit play now and discover how EFT tapping can change everything.

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Are you microdosing yourself in dating?
Not the shrooms kind — I’m talking about rationing your personality, energy, and truth so you don’t “scare someone off.” In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of holding back vs. showing up fully, why calculated self-curation can sabotage real connection, and how to tell if you’re dating goats when you should be finding dragons.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re dimming your light just to be accepted — this conversation is your permission to stop.

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Are you really stuck… or just self-sabotaging without knowing it?

In this deeply honest solo episode, Melissa unpacks the sneaky, everyday ways we sabotage our financial goals, business growth, and personal breakthroughs—without even realizing it. Whether it's hoarding cash out of fear, procrastinating on hiring a coach, or letting imposter syndrome paralyze your progress, Melissa reveals how our subconscious fears quietly shape our decisions. She shares real stories from her clients and her own entrepreneurial journey, giving you the tools to recognize and break the patterns holding you back. If you’re tired of “almost” making progress and ready to take small, strategic steps toward real freedom—this one’s for you.

Self-sabotage often shows up as subtle avoidance, not dramatic self-destruction.

Imposter syndrome convinces us to play small—even when we’re qualified to take big steps.

Financial fear leads to hoarding, which reflects a scarcity mindset and blocks growth.

You’re not lazy—you’re often just unconsciously protecting yourself from failure.

Progress starts with micro-actions that build confidence, not giant leaps.

Identify avoidance: Ask yourself, “What am I avoiding by not taking this next step?” and journal your honest answers.

Name the fear: Acknowledge what subconscious fear might be behind your inaction—protection is not laziness.

Take a micro-step: Choose one small, low-risk action aligned with your goal to start building momentum.

Invest intentionally: Don’t let fear drive your decisions—invest in alignment with your long-term values.

Share your commitment: Tell someone about your next step to create accountability and reduce the chances of stalling.

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What if your inner power isn’t missing — just fragmented?

In this soul-stirring episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, Melissa Manning sits down with hypnotherapist and spiritual guide Joanne Burgess to explore how our past, our protective instincts, and even our shame can secretly shape our present.

But here’s the truth — you’re not broken. You’re simply made of powerful parts waiting to be heard, healed, and reunited.

This conversation is a deep, vulnerable dive into personal transformation, emotional integration, and reclaiming your voice as a woman, mother, entrepreneur — as your full self.

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Journaling can awaken inner guidance and unlock your calling — it’s how Joanne discovered her path in hypnotherapy.

We all hold multiple inner “parts” — the protector, the child, the dreamer — and harmony begins when we listen to them.

Fear-based relationships suppress our expression; inspirational ones allow us to expand.

Society has long asked women to be “less” — but our boldness, sexuality, and full expression are part of our power.

Integration of all parts leads to clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience — especially in business and relationships.

Try journaling or meditation to identify the different parts within you — and ask what each one needs.

Practice forgiveness — not just for others, but for the younger, reactive, or scared parts of yourself.

Explore modalities like Parts Integration (NLP) or Internal Family Systems (IFS) to resolve inner conflict.

When entering a new chapter, draw a line in the sand — allow your healed parts to lead the way.

Create regular check-ins with your inner self — each part may react differently to new situations, and they all deserve your attention.

Joanne Burgess – Hypnotherapist and Parts Integration guide

Deeper Dating – Understanding deprivation-based vs. inspiration-based relationships

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – The power of love in unlocking genius

Parts Integration (NLP) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) – Methods for emotional healing and alignment

BioScan 360 Frequency Technology – A tool to read cellular imbalances and suggest remedies

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You are not too much — you are many things. And when you give love and leadership to every part of yourself, you unlock the wholeness, confidence, and clarity you’ve been searching for all along.

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What if your biggest business block isn’t in your strategy—but in your subconscious?

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Founder Podcast, I sat down with Joanne Burgess, a certified clinical hypnotherapist and founder of BioScan 360, to uncover how trauma, neurodiversity, and subconscious beliefs affect our ability to build wealth, lead a business, and feel aligned. Joanne shares her journey from bespoke wedding dress designer in London to wellness strategist in Miami—and how she discovered the deeper purpose behind her pivot into healing work.

This episode is a compelling reminder that if we don’t deal with what’s happening beneath the surface, it can silently hold us back from everything we’re trying to build.

🎧 If you’ve been feeling blocked, disconnected, or ready to pivot—this episode is your sign to explore what’s beneath the surface. The answers might be deeper (and more empowering) than you think.

Neurodiversity (like ADHD and dyslexia) brings creativity, but can create challenges when confined by societal expectations.

Burnout and stress can stem from staying in roles or businesses that no longer align with your evolving purpose.

Big transitions—like becoming a mother, relocating, or ending a business—often awaken a deeper calling.

Helping others often begins by healing yourself; lived experience is a powerful teacher.

Vision and imagination are tools for transformation—what we see for ourselves becomes the blueprint for our lives.

Tune into what drains or excites you—those signals guide you toward alignment.

If you're stuck in patterns, explore somatic practices or hypnotherapy to release old programming.

Don’t be afraid to pivot or close something that “works” if it no longer feels right.

Build your long-term vision—not just short-term goals—so you know what you're working toward.

Speak possibility into others; your words may be the seed that changes someone's life path.

Joanne’s healing practice: Bioscan360

Notable examples: Richard Branson, Jamie Oliver, Carlos Acosta

The L&L Club Activation Event (where Melissa and Joanne met)

Clinical Hypnotherapy & Frequency-Based Body Scanning

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Final Thought:
True transformation starts with looking inward. As Joanne shared, healing isn't just about fixing what's broken—it's about uncovering what’s buried, releasing what no longer serves us, and reconnecting with the vision we’ve forgotten. When we let go of fear and embrace our inner power, we don’t just change our lives—we rewrite our future.

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What if the reason you’re not moving forward in your business or finances isn't laziness or lack of ambition — but subtle, subconscious self-sabotage? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how high-achieving women unintentionally block their own success. We’ll uncover how behaviors like “playing it safe,” hoarding cash, or delaying decisions are really just fear in disguise — and how to break free. This episode is your wake-up call, your strategy session, and your permission slip to get out of your own way. If you've been waiting for the “right time” to take the leap — this is it.

I talk through the deeply personal (and often hidden) ways self-sabotage shows up in our lives — especially for ambitious, smart women who know they’re capable of more. Whether you’re holding onto a job that drains you, hesitating on an investment, or quietly avoiding the next bold step in your business… we’re getting to the root of why.

You’re frustrated with your lack of progress and can’t figure out why.

You’ve been thinking about investing in your growth but keep hesitating.

You’re holding back on launching that next offer, career pivot, or bold business idea.

You need a gentle (but firm) reality check with practical steps you can take today.

We talk about how fear, trauma, imposter syndrome, and even “saving” money can be subtle forms of self-protection that keep you stuck — and I walk you through the exact coaching process I use with my private clients to break the cycle. This one’s packed with real stories, raw truths, and practical strategies to get back in the driver’s seat of your goals. Let’s go.

Self-sabotage isn’t always dramatic — it’s often the tiny, daily decisions that quietly block your progress.

Imposter syndrome can make you believe you're only good at the role you're in now — not the one you're meant for.

Avoidance is protection. You’re not lazy; you’re protecting yourself from fear, shame, or perceived failure.

Financial hoarding ≠ safety. Saving without a strategy is emotional avoidance. Investing intentionally is power.

Your subconscious is running the show — until you consciously interrupt it with awareness and aligned action.

Accountability works. Speak your goals out loud, share them publicly, and use community to keep yourself moving.

Journal on avoidance.
→ What am I avoiding by not taking the next step (hiring a coach, investing, launching my business)?

Uncover protection mechanisms.
→ How might I be subconsciously protecting myself from failure, judgment, or uncertainty?

Take a micro-action.
→ Don’t leap. Nibble. Start with a small investment, one post, one phone call. Action breeds clarity.

Set public accountability.
→ Say your goal out loud, post it, or tell a friend. You’re more likely to follow through.

Tie behavior to values.
→ If your goal is to create freedom, legacy, or connection, does your current behavior align?

Book: 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest

Quote: “Self-sabotage is getting exactly what you want — based on the beliefs you're reinforcing every day.”

Study: Founder Institute’s survey of 185,000 entrepreneurs on mindset and success

Research: 2018 National Study on Financial Worry & Psychological Distress

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