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In this episode, Melissa sits down with Candice Van Dertholen for a conversation on inner work, embodiment, and sustainable success.
Together, they explore why we often fall into the cycle of constantly chasing the next goal instead of feeling present with what we’ve already created and are currently experiencing. They unpack the connection between inner work, self-worth, and long-term success, and how internal alignment directly impacts external results.
This episode also highlights how past challenges and life experiences can become powerful strengths when reframed through self-awareness and personal growth. Melissa and Candice discuss the growing pains of entrepreneurship and personal development, especially during seasons of expansion, overwhelm, and identity shifts.
Listeners will also walk away with insights on how to reconnect with abundance, gratitude, and presence—especially when life feels busy, uncertain, or emotionally heavy.
Listen in as Melissa and Candice discuss:
Listen if:
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
More about Candice:
Candice Van Dertholen is a Speaker, Retreat Facilitator, and Private Advisor to conscious business owners. She is the founder of The Warrior Within Healing and brings over 20 years of experience across leadership, small business development, and wellness.
Her work centers on root-cause healing, supporting both emerging healers and purpose-driven entrepreneurs in rebuilding inner trust, strengthening clarity, and expanding their businesses with intention. Candice integrates embodiment and nervous system regulation as the foundation, then guides clients into aligned, sustainable growth strategies that support long-term success.
She also serves as Vice President of HR-4U Inc. and leads the virtual chapter for Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce initiatives.
LINKS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicevandertholen
Instagram: https://instagram.com/candice_elizabeth.co
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The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this week’s episode, Melissa continues her two-part series on procrastination and purpose, diving deeper into what actually keeps us stuck when we know we want something different for our lives. She unpacks why procrastination is rarely about laziness, and more often about fear, uncertainty, overthinking, and not fully deciding what we’re willing to experience in order to grow.
This conversation bridges the gap between insight and action, exploring how analysis paralysis shows up, why “just take action” isn’t always enough on its own, and how building awareness around your internal resistance can completely shift your ability to move forward. She also shares a more grounded framework for working with your mind, making decisions, and starting before everything feels perfectly clear.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In the first of a 2-part series, Melissa discusses procrastination through a deeper lens — not just as a productivity issue, but as a disconnect between what you truly desire and the action you’re willing to take. She shares why putting off the things you genuinely want can leave you exhausted, out of alignment, resentful, and disconnected from your purpose.
Melissa also explores the connection between soul desires, emotional stress, anxiety, alignment, and fulfillment, while setting the stage for part two of this series on how to actually stop procrastinating and start moving forward.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In honor of Mother's Day, we are bringing back a fan favorite episode of the Honor You Podcast. Melissa say down with a very special guest, her mom, for a conversation about motherhood, fear, big life decisions, and what it actually looks like to honor yourself as a mother.
Together, they talked about becoming a mom at a young age, raising a family while still figuring yourself out, making difficult decisions that other people may not understand, and learning to trust your inner knowing instead of outside expectations.
Melissa’s mom shares how she eventually realized she wanted more out of life — more freedom, more fulfillment, more time with family, and more alignment with who she truly was. From moving away from their hometown to starting her own business later in life, this conversation explores what can happen when you stop living from fear and start listening to your soul instead.
This episode is honest, grounded, emotional at times, and a reminder that living your purpose and honoring yourself doesn’t always look neat or comfortable. Sometimes it looks like making the hard decision, trusting yourself anyway, and creating a life that actually feels aligned.
In this episode, Melissa and her mom discuss…
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Listen if…
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
This episode is for people who…
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this episode, Melissa shares a real, behind-the-scenes look at what she’s navigating in this current season of life and business, specifically around self coaching, honoring yourself, and finally going all in on what you truly want.
She opens up about the fear, resistance, and mindset patterns that show up when you pursue something that deeply matters, and shares how she’s learning to work with her mind instead of against it.
This is an honest, in-the-moment conversation about what it actually looks like to embody personal growth, not just intellectualize it.
Listen if:
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
This episode is for:
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this episode, Melissa breaks down what it really means to define success on your own terms, and why most people are measuring it all wrong. She shares her perspective on aligned success as the combination of purpose and profit, and how to stop drifting through life on autopilot and start making intentional choices that actually reflect what you want.
If you’ve ever questioned whether the path you’re on is truly yours, or felt like something is “missing” or “wrong”, this episode will help you rethink how you define, measure, and move toward success.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
Listen if:
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners.
One winner will be selected this Friday, May 1, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
This episode is for:
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this spicy bonus episode, Melissa brings you inside a real coaching conversation from one of her pods—where people, in this case, entrepreneurs come together to work through what’s actually getting in their way of aligned success.
Note:The clients have given their permission for this session to be shared and were provided the opportunity to preview and approve the content prior to airing.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear a client talk through the pressure to “produce something,” the spiral of second-guessing her work, and the very real moment where momentum turns into doubt. What unfolds is a powerful shift—from “maybe this isn’t for me” to recognizing what’s actually happening underneath it all.
Melissa coaches in real time on the pattern so many entrepreneurs fall into: when things get hard, often we don’t push through, rather we pivot, we question everything, and we go back to what feels safe (planning, learning, thinking… instead of executing).
Melissa offers both 1:1 coaching and small group “coaching pods” for entrepreneurs and sales professionals looking for aligned success which ensures there is profit and purpose in your life. The pods are designed for individuals who want high-level support in a more collaborative setting—the same level of coaching as offered in the 1:1 containers, shared among a small group (no more than 5 people), allowing for powerful insights, shared experiences, and a more accessible investment.
To learn more about working together, visit: melissacoloton.com/services
If you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Episode Guest:
Brandy Chieco is the founder and Showit website designer behind Disco Lemon Design, where she builds strategy-led websites for women ready to show up online like the experts they actually are.
https://discolemondesign.com/
Find her on IG @brandolyn.chieco
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners.
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
In this episode, we discuss…
This episode is for:
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this episode, Melissa breaks down the 10 biggest lessons she’s learned from her midlife pivot—from corporate anxiety burnout to building an entrepreneurial life rooted in aligned success. She shares how to navigate fear, identity shifts, financial uncertainty, and the reality of starting over.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
Listen If:
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners.
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
This Episode Is For:
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this bonus episode, Melissa shares a real coaching conversation with a client navigating energy, momentum, and the pressure to “push through.”
Together, they unpack what it looks like to honor your natural rhythm instead of forcing productivity, especially when your energy doesn’t operate in a steady, linear way.
Note:The clients have given their permission for this session to be shared and were provided the opportunity to preview and approve the content prior to airing.
This episode explores how your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns around work and success can either support you, or keep you stuck in frustration. You’ll hear a powerful shift in real time as the client moves from pressure and self-judgment to trust and alignment.
As part of her coaching, Melissa also integrates Human Design to help clients understand their natural energy patterns and how they’re designed to work, create, and lead.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it “wrong” because you don’t operate like everyone else, this conversation will open up a new perspective.
Melissa offers both 1:1 coaching and small group “coaching pods” for entrepreneurs and sales professionals looking for aligned success which ensures there is profit and purpose in your life. The pods are designed for individuals who want high-level support in a more collaborative setting—the same level of coaching as offered in the 1:1 containers, shared among a small group (no more than 5 people), allowing for powerful insights, shared experiences, and a more accessible investment.
To learn more about working together, visit: melissacoloton.com/services
If you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Episode Guests:
Akeisha de Baat
Akeisha helps women feel completely different in their body in about 45 minutes.
Website: www.akeishadebaat.com
Jessica Graham Coaching
https://www.instagram.com/jessicagraham.storycoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-graham-story-coach/
Website
https://jessicagrahamcoaching.com/
In this bonus episode, Melissa:
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners.
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful shift she’s experiencing right now: what it really means to honor your mind to support your soul’s desires,and how your thoughts may be the missing link between where you are and what you want.
She breaks down how understanding your brain and taking specific actions can help you stop spiraling, start creating better results, and finally feel aligned in your life and business.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like things “should be working by now,” this episode will help you rethink your mindset in a way that’s practical, honest, and actually attainable.
In this episode, Melissa:
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners.
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
From the publisher's feed
You’ve checked all the boxes: career, relationships, responsibilities, yet something still feels off, which is why THY Podcast was created! Hosted by Tony Robbins–trained life coach Melissa Coloton, The Honor You Podcast helps anyone who feels stuck, restless, or unfulfilled move from burnout and self-abandonment to a soul-led life that feels deeply aligned and fulfilling. If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself, reset your energy, and start living on your own terms, this show is for you.
Melissa, a Tony Robbins–trained life coach, certified health & wellness coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and certified Human Design coach, shares real-life stories, mindset shifts, and soul-level coaching to help you:
-Break free from self-abandonment in work, relationships, and daily life
-Redefine success without sacrificing your well-being
-Reconnect with your purpose, energy, and joy
-Reset your mind, body, and soul so you can live with intention
-Create a sustainable, soul-led, successful life that actually feels good
If you’ve ever thought, “I should be happy, but I’m not,” or wondered how to feel like yourself again, you’ll find clarity, inspiration, and tangible strategies here. Stop living for “shoulds” and start honoring yourself to create the life your soul truly wants.