The Honor You Podcast | Practical Tools for High Performance in Life, Careers, & Relationships Without Self-Abandonment

The Honor You Podcast | Practical Tools for High Performance in Life, Careers, & Relationships Without Self-Abandonment

By Melissa Coloton | Life Coach & Sales Consultant to High Performers and Businesses || 15+ Years in Corporate || Over $1B in Career Sales || Built Multiple Six-Figure Businesses || Certified Coach || SpeakerHealth & FitnessMental HealthReligion & SpiritualityEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Honor You Podcast | Practical Tools for High Performance in Life, Careers, & Relationships Without Self-Abandonment episodes

  • The Key to Dealing with Triggers at Work

    In this episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa explores how honoring yourself is the key to dealing with triggers at work, and how doing this can help you reduce stress and prevent burnout. If your work environment often leaves you feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in rumination, this episode will give you practical tools to navigate workplace triggers with clarity, confidence, and self-respect.

    Melissa breaks down why learning how to honor yourself is essential for emotional regulation at work and how it can dramatically improve your work-life balance, mental health, and overall job satisfaction. You’ll learn how to stop carrying work stress home, manage emotional reactions, and create a healthier internal environment, even when your external work environment feels challenging.

    In this episode, Melissa shares:
    • Why honoring yourself is essential for managing emotional triggers at work
    • How unresolved workplace stress leads to rumination, burnout, poor sleep, and tension at home
    • My personal definition of honoring yourself and how to apply it in real-time
    • The powerful concept of “taking the trash out,” releasing emotional buildup from daily work stress
    • How to recognize, respect, and respond to emotional triggers instead of reacting
    • Practical strategies for emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and internal conflict resolution
    • Why learning how to be happy at work is a skill we need to practice
    • I invite you to listen if you’ve noticed work spilling over into your sleep, your home life, or your peace of mind, and you’re ready to learn a different way to deal with it.
      Announcement: I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s 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. 
      My Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
      • Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
      • My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
      • This podcast is for:
        • Professionals who feel emotionally drained, frustrated, or triggered at work
        • High achievers who look successful on paper but feel unfulfilled, burned out, or overwhelmed
        • People struggling with work-life balance and emotional spillover into home life
        • Anyone navigating toxic workplace dynamics, difficult coworkers, or leadership stress
        • Those wanting to build emotional intelligence, confidence, and internal peace at work
        • Let’s connect!

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_coloton/

          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/

          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissacoloton

          Website:https://www.youtube.com/@melissacolotonshow/

          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/

          Website: https://melissacoloton.com/

          About The Honor You Podcast

          The Honor You Podcast is a space for thoughtful conversations about personal growth, purpose, identity, and honoring who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.

          Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the podcast blends real-life reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices that align with your values, your season, and your well-being.

          This podcast isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to honor yourself, one aligned and intentional step at a time.

          33 min
        • Addressing Problems: Why you’re likely taking on more than you should

          Podcast Description:

          In this episode, host Melissa Coloton explores a powerful question many of us are quietly struggling with: Are you taking on more problems than you can actually handle?

          Inspired by a conversation between Jay Shetty and Tony Robbins, Melissa unpacks how modern life, from constant news cycles, to social media and global awareness, has dramatically increased the number of “problems” our brains are trying to process every day. While access to information isn’t inherently bad, our nervous systems haven’t evolved to carry the weight of the world alongside our personal challenges.

          Melissa shares reflections from her own life, why so much of our anxiety comes from problems we feel powerless to change, and how overexposure to information can lead to stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. She also offers five practical ways to reduce mental overload, protect your energy, and honor your mind, especially as we move into a new year.

          This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconsider what you allow into your mental and emotional space.

          In this episode, I share:
          • Why everyone has problems—and why modern life makes it feel heavier than ever
          • How social media, news, and constant information contribute to stress and anxiety
          • Why your brain treats global problems as personal threats
          • Five practical ways to reduce overwhelm and mental overload
          • How honoring yourself starts with honoring your mind and nervous system
          • Mentioned in this Episode:
            • On Purpose podcast by Jay Shetty
            • Tony Robbins
            • The Honor You Lab Priority Waitlist. Course opens Monday, January 19, 2026.
            • Concepts of mindfulness, presence, and nervous system regulation
            • Gratitude practices, meditation, and prayer
            • The impact of social media and news consumption on mental health
            • My Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
              • Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
              • My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
              • This podcast is for:
                • Anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted
                • People struggling with stress caused by social media or constant news consumption
                • Listeners who feel responsible for problems they can’t control
                • Those wanting to improve mental health, emotional resilience, and self-awareness
                • Anyone looking to start the year with more intention, clarity, and self-honoring habits
                • Let’s connect!

                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_coloton/

                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/

                  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissacoloton

                  Website:https://www.youtube.com/@melissacolotonshow/

                  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/

                  Website: https://melissacoloton.com/

                  About The Honor You Podcast

                  The Honor You Podcast is a space for thoughtful conversations about personal growth, purpose, identity, and honoring who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.

                  Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the podcast blends real-life reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices that align with your values, your season, and your well-being.

                  This podcast isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to honor yourself, one aligned and intentional step at a time.

                   

                  34 min
                • Listener Favorite: How To Find Your Life Purpose

                  Podcast Description:

                  This listener-favorite episode is back at the start of the new year for anyone reflecting on what they truly want out of life - purpose, fulfillment, and the guidance to create a more meaningful life.

                  In this episode, I explain why purpose isn’t something you discover all at once and why waiting for clarity keeps people stuck. Instead, I share a three-step process for identifying what actually matters by listening to your emotions, taking action, and adjusting based on real feedback. 

                  If you’ve ever felt frustrated by not knowing what your purpose is, or felt pressure to “figure it all out”, this episode will help you approach the question differently.

                  In this episode, I share:

                  • Why purpose isn’t a single job or role
                  • How emotions act as guideposts
                  • Why taking action matters more than having answers
                  • How to evaluate what’s working and what’s not
                  • My Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
                    • Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
                    • My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                    • Let’s connect!

                      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_coloton/

                      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/

                      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissacoloton

                      Website:https://www.youtube.com/@melissacolotonshow/

                      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/

                      Website: https://melissacoloton.com/

                      This Episode Is For…
                      • People who feel stuck without knowing why
                      • Listeners starting the year with more questions than answers
                      • Anyone frustrated by abstract advice
                      • People who want clarity without certainty
                      • About The Honor You Podcast

                        The Honor You Podcast is a space for thoughtful conversations about personal growth, purpose, identity, and honoring who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.

                        Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the podcast blends real-life reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices that align with your values, your season, and your well-being.

                        This podcast isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to honor yourself, one aligned and intentional step at a time.



                        23 min
                      • Listener Favorite: Why You Stay Stuck in Cycles That Are Not Serving You

                        The close of the year is a natural time for intentional reflection and personal growth. In this listener favorite Honor You Podcast episode, host Melissa Coloton examines a pattern of behaviors that hold us back and shares strategies to break cycles, honor yourself, and create meaningful change, making it the perfect episode for those looking to start the new year aligned and 

                        Melissa explores why awareness alone isn’t always enough to create change and unpacks what’s really happening beneath these habits and why we often return to the very behaviors we say we want to outgrow. Through the lens of The Honor You Method, Melissa connects the dots between the mind, body, and soul, and how honoring all three is essential for sustainable, aligned change.

                        Whether this is your first listen or a return to a listener favorite, your invitation after listening is to notice what lands now, at this point in your life.

                        In This Episode, I Share:
                        • Why we stay stuck in familiar cycles, even when we “know better”
                        • How habits like overworking, numbing, or avoidance are often signals, not failures
                        • The role your mind, body, and soul play in reinforcing (or breaking) patterns
                        • How connecting with your higher self and a higher power can support real change
                        • Small, practical shifts, rather than massive overhauls, can lead to lasting transformation
                        • How The Honor You Method helps you move from self-judgment to self-honoring
                        • Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
                          • Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
                          • My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                          • Let’s connect!

                            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_coloton/

                            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/

                            TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissacoloton

                            YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@melissacolotonshow/

                            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/

                            Website: https://melissacoloton.com/

                            This Episode Is For People Who Are…
                            • feeling caught in patterns you’ve tried to break more than once
                            • aware of your habits but struggle to change them sustainably
                            • tired of pushing, forcing, or “fixing” yourself
                            • craving a more compassionate, aligned approach to growth
                            • reflecting at year’s end and asking, What do I want to carry forward? and What am I ready to release?
                            • About The Honor You Podcast

                              The Honor You Podcast is a space for thoughtful conversations about personal growth, purpose, identity, and honoring who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.

                              Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the podcast blends real-life reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method. Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices that align with your values, your season, and your well-being.

                              This podcast isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning how to honor yourself, one aligned and intentional step at a time.

                              32 min
                            • Listener Favorite: Outsourcing Your Life Leads To An Unrecognizable You
                              Episode Description

                              As we close out the year, I’m bringing back one of the most-listened-to episodes of The Honor You Podcast, one that feels especially resonant in this end-of-year, in-between space.

                              Are you living a life that feels like it’s not entirely yours?

                              Have you ever wondered how you got here and who you really are beneath all the expectations?

                              In this episode, I dive into the idea of “outsourcing your life,”and how, little by little, it can lead you away from your authentic self. I explore how external pressures from parents, society, work, and even technology can quietly shape our choices without us realizing it.

                              I share personal stories from my own career transition, coaching sessions, and everyday conversations that reveal how disconnection often happens slowly… and unintentionally.

                              This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin insourcing your life again, especially as the year comes to a close and the urge to evaluate, reset, or reinvent starts to surface.

                              You’ll learn how to:

                              • Reconnect with yourself and honor your soul’s desires
                              • Notice emotions as valuable information, not obstacles
                              • Take aligned action, even when your mind resists change
                              • Use natural seasons (winter included) as guides,without pressure or expectation
                              • Whether this is your first listen or a return to a listener favorite, I invite you to notice what lands now, at this point in your life.

                                Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
                                • Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
                                • My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                • In This Episode, We Talk About:
                                  • How outsourcing your choices can lead to feeling unrecognizable
                                  • Why our 30s and 40s often bring deep identity questions
                                  • Stories from my corporate transition and coaching work
                                  • Emotions as an access point to your soul
                                  • Practical tools for insourcing: listening, feeling, and taking action
                                  • How the mind reacts to change, and how to work with that resistance
                                  • Honoring natural cycles (spring, summer, fall, winter) without forcing growth
                                  • Reclaiming agency in career, relationships, and life choices
                                  • STAY CONNECTED

                                    Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                    Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                    TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                    LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                    Website: melissacoloton.com

                                    Podcast: The Honor You Podcast

                                    YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show

                                     

                                    ABOUT THE HONOR YOU PODCAST

                                    Hosted by Melissa Coloton, The Honor You Podcast invites you to pause, reflect, and embrace practices that let you honor your true self. Each week Melissa shares conversations and insights to help you reconnect with yourself and finally become the person you were meant to be. If you’re looking for insightful stories, practical strategies, and inspiration to honor yourself and live authentically, this podcast is your guide.

                                    Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, fulfillment, and self-honor.

                                    39 min
                                  • What's the Best Way to Deal with Emotions in "Polite Society"?

                                    On this week’s episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa is talking about emotions, the big, uncomfortable ones we often feel but are taught to manage quietly. Inspired by a real conversation with a group of women, this episode explores what happens when you start honoring yourself and suddenly feel more emotional, more reactive, or even a little childlike. 

                                    Melissa shares why this is not a problem, but a natural part of reconnecting with yourself after years of pushing feelings down. She walks through why suppressing emotions does not work, why letting them come out sideways can create more damage, and how to create space for emotional release in a way that feels supportive rather than destructive. 

                                    This conversation offers an honest, compassionate look at how to care for your emotions while still showing up in relationships, work, and everyday life.

                                    This Episode Is For
                                    • High-performing women who feel emotionally overwhelmed but don’t feel “allowed” to show it
                                    • Anyone learning how to set boundaries without guilt, shame, or emotional blowups
                                    • Listeners who want to honor their full emotional experience while still functioning in everyday life
                                    • Show Notes and Resources
                                      • Take the Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself?
                                      • The Honor You Lab – join the priority waitlist for my next cohort
                                      • My Free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                      • Jessica Graham's Your Stories In Action free monthly online event for growth-minded professionals, leaders, business owners, expats, and shift-seekers
                                      • In This Episode, We Talk About
                                        • How to honor your emotions without letting them come out sideways
                                        • Why your feelings are actually your soul speaking to you
                                        • Practical strategies to recognize, respect, and respond to emotions
                                        • How to set boundaries and care for yourself in polite society
                                        • Why reconnecting with your inner child is part of living authentically
                                        •  

                                          STAY CONNECTED

                                          Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                          Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                          TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                          LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                          Website: melissacoloton.com

                                          YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show


                                          About the Podcast:

                                          Hosted by Melissa Coloton, former corporate executive turned private advisor, The Honor You Podcast is a space for high-performing individuals who want to live and lead in alignment. Each episode explores what it truly means to honor yourself, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually, so you can create success on your own terms.

                                          39 min
                                        • Are You Stuck on the Wrong Path?

                                          In this week’s episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa dives into the uncomfortable but necessary question, Am I on the wrong path in life? She recounts her own journey through years of taking jobs solely for the paycheck, ignoring the inner knowing that something wasn’t right. When anxiety and physical symptoms finally forced her to pay attention, she realized she was living out of alignment with her soul and something had to change.

                                          Melissa invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys, especially those who have built lives, careers, or identities that look “successful” on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside. She also shares practical insight on recognizing your soul’s desires, how emotions serve as internal guidance, and why nothing in life, even painful chapters, is ever truly wasted. This episode offers both compassion and clarity for anyone feeling stuck, misaligned, or afraid to admit they want more out of life.

                                          This Episode Is For

                                          People who:

                                          • Have achieved stability or success but still feel unsatisfied or disconnected
                                          • Sense that they are moving in the wrong direction even if everything looks fine from the outside
                                          • Are considering a shift but feel nervous about letting go of what feels safe
                                          • Want to reconnect with clarity, self-awareness, and a direction that feels more honest and grounded
                                          • Show Notes and Resources
                                            • Take the Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself?
                                            • The Honor You Lab – join the priority waitlist for my next cohort
                                            • My Free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                            • In This Episode, We Talk About
                                              • Why traditional markers of success such as money, titles, and stability do not always create fulfillment
                                              • How to start recognizing when following a path does not align with your soul or inner truth
                                              • How physical symptoms and anxiety may be indicators you are on the wrong path
                                              • Emotional signals like restlessness, detachment, and an inner sense that something is missing
                                              • The difference between living from the mind or ego and living from your soul 
                                              • Why fulfillment is a process of continually checking in with yourself, not a final destination
                                              •  

                                                STAY CONNECTED

                                                Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                                Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                                TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                                LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                                Website: melissacoloton.com

                                                YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show


                                                About the Podcast:

                                                The Honor You Podcast with Melissa Coloton will help you discover your path to personal growth, self-discovery, and living a soul-filled, purpose-filled life. Each episode dives into topics like finding your life purpose, building a growth mindset, navigating career and life transitions, and creating habits that support meaningful change. Through honest stories, actionable insights, and thoughtful reflections, listeners gain practical advice to live a more purposeful and balanced life. Perfect for anyone seeking personal development, career or life transitions, or inspiration to make positive changes, this podcast provides guidance, encouragement, and clarity for those ready to embrace growth and live intentionally.



                                                39 min
                                              • Steps to Navigating Your Personal Purpose Journey
                                                Episode Description

                                                In this episode, Melissa discusses how we are overcomplicating the idea of “finding our purpose.” She breaks down why so many of us get stuck, whether we’re in the camp that desperately wants to live a purposeful life or the camp that feels like purpose is some unrealistic luxury.

                                                Melissa explores the generational shift happening right now, how old expectations collide with new freedoms, and why so many people feel torn between wanting a meaningful life and feeling like they don’t have permission to pursue it. She talks about the real reasons people end up confused, bitter, or frozen, and provides actionable steps if you’ve spent years saying, “I don’t know what I want.”

                                                You’ll hear her simple definition of purpose (and why it’s way simpler than you think), along with the three steps she believes are essential for a purposeful life. Melissa also shares a personal example that shows what it looks like to follow the small stirrings of your soul..

                                                This episode is an invitation to take the pressure off, reconnect with yourself, and remember that purpose isn’t a job title, it’s listening to and honoring what your soul wants, one action at a time.

                                                Who This Episode Is For

                                                This episode is for:

                                                • Anyone who feels a quiet tug toward something they haven’t acted on yet
                                                • People who worry they’ll look back someday wishing they’d done things differently
                                                • High achievers who follow expectations but feel disconnected from what they actually want
                                                • Anyone afraid of disappointing others or being judged for honoring themselves
                                                • Those curious about what their soul is nudging them toward, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward
                                                • Additional Free Resources:
                                                  • The Honor You Lab – join the waitlist to access the next cohort
                                                  • Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself?
                                                  • My Free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                                  • In This Episode, We Talk About
                                                    • Different reasons people may get stuck in “finding” their purpose
                                                    • How to notice what truly matters to you
                                                    • Ways to take meaningful action in your life
                                                    • How to reflect, learn, and adjust as you go
                                                    • STAY CONNECTED

                                                      Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                                      Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                                      TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                                      LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                                      Website: melissacoloton.com

                                                      YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show


                                                      About the Podcast:
                                                      The Honor You Podcast is all about helping you live your purpose with intention, honor your own path, and create a life that feels meaningful. Melissa Coloton shares honest conversations, practical insights, and thoughtful reflections to guide you in listening to yourself, taking action, and growing along the way.

                                                      25 min
                                                    • Are You Living on the Verge of Regret? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Avoid Regret

                                                      In this episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa invites you into an honest conversation about a question many people don’t face until it’s too late: Are you living on the verge of regret? Melissa explores how regret often comes not from what we tried and didn’t get right, but from the dreams, desires, and callings we didn’t give ourselves permission to pursue.

                                                      Melissa breaks down why we silence our inner voice, how fear disguises itself as practicality or responsibility, and what it really means to honor your soul’s desires. You’ll be guided to look at the parts of your life where you’ve been holding back, the quiet nudges you’ve been ignoring, and the possibilities waiting on the other side of courage.

                                                      This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and choose a path that your future self will thank you for.

                                                      Mentioned in this episode:
                                                      • Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself?
                                                      • Previous Honor You episode about cycles and seasons
                                                      • Who This Episode Is For

                                                        This episode is for you if:

                                                        • You’ve been feeling a nudge to change something but keep talking yourself out of it
                                                        • You sense there’s more for you, but you’re unsure where to start
                                                        • You’re tired of living by others’ expectations and want to reconnect with your own
                                                        • You’ve been sitting on a dream, desire, or idea for far too long
                                                        • You want practical, compassionate guidance on living more intentionally and with fewer future regrets
                                                        • Additional Free Resources:
                                                          • The Honor You Lab – join the waitlist to access the next cohort
                                                          • My Free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                                          • In This Episode, We Talk About
                                                            • Why regret often comes from inaction, not failure
                                                            • How to recognize the difference between fear and intuition
                                                            • What it means to honor your soul’s desires (and why that definition of purpose matters)
                                                            • Why discomfort is part of any meaningful change
                                                            • How to shift from living by default to living by intentional choice
                                                            • A simple next step you can take today to move closer to what you truly want
                                                            • STAY CONNECTED

                                                              Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                                              Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                                              TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                                              LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                                              Website: melissacoloton.com

                                                              YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show


                                                              About the Podcast:
                                                              The Honor You Podcast explores what it means to live in alignment with your purpose, values, and truth. Through honest conversations and practical reflections, host Melissa Coloton invites you to honor who you are right now, and create space for your own becoming.



                                                              24 min
                                                            • 5 Ways To Honor Yourself Without Guilt or Shame

                                                              In this week’s episode of The Honor You Podcast, Melissa breaks down one of the biggest barriers to living a life aligned with your true desires: the shame and guilt that show up when you try to honor yourself. 

                                                              Melissa explores the five practical, actionable ways to honor yourself without abandoning your responsibilities—and without abandoning yourself. You will learn how communication, asking for help, getting clear on your needs, sharing on your own terms, and offering yourself genuine inner permission create the foundation for authenticity, self-trust, and purpose.

                                                              She also discusses why so many people reach their 30s and beyond feeling disconnected from who they are, how people-pleasing and over-functioning slowly erode self-alignment, and why honoring your soul’s desires is the key to living a life that actually feels like your own.

                                                              If you are craving more alignment, more clarity, and more confidence in what you want, be sure to take Melissa’s free quiz, which helps you identify where you may be abandoning yourself and provides seven days of guided next steps.

                                                              • Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself?
                                                              • Who This Episode is For:

                                                                If you have ever felt selfish for wanting time alone, guilty for having your own needs, or overwhelmed by responsibilities that seem to crowd out who you really are, this conversation will feel grounding and clarifying.

                                                                Additional Free Resources:

                                                                • The Honor You Lab – join the waitlist to access the next cohort
                                                                • My Free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
                                                                • In This Episode, We Talk About:

                                                                  • Why shame and guilt show up when you try to take care of yourself
                                                                  • How responsibilities, expectations, and “I can’t just…” thinking block authenticity
                                                                  • The top five strategies to honor yourself without guilt
                                                                  • What happens when you stop communicating your needs
                                                                  • How inner permission supports your soul’s desires and reduces mental resistance
                                                                  • Why honoring yourself is the access point to purpose and alignment
                                                                  • STAY CONNECTED

                                                                    Instagram: @melissa_coloton

                                                                    Facebook: Melissa Coloton

                                                                    TikTok: @melissacoloton

                                                                    LinkedIn: Melissa Coloton, Coach

                                                                    Website: melissacoloton.com

                                                                    YouTube: The Melissa Coloton Show


                                                                    About the Podcast:
                                                                    The Honor You Podcast explores what it means to live in alignment with your purpose, values, and truth. Through honest conversations and practical reflections, host Melissa Coloton invites you to honor who you are right now, and create space for your own becoming.



                                                                    25 min

                                                                  About The Honor You Podcast | Practical Tools for High Performance in Life, Careers, & Relationships Without Self-Abandonment

                                                                  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.