In today's episode, I share two intuitive writings with you—both in the form of poetry—and both on the topic of the in-between or liminal space of transformation. These poems speak to the discomfort that comes with shedding old, outworn ways and layers and coming to find ourselves anew and renewed. 

The transitory phase or liminal space can be incredibly uncomfortable. We're not quite that "new" version of us and yet we're no longer the "old" version either. During this phase of transition and rebirth, it can feel as if we've been left out in the cold. We find ourselves reaching for old ways of comforting and soothing yet more and more we're coming to realize that the old balms no longer soothe. Yet, that surrendered leap forward into the great unknown continues to terrify us. 

And so at this phase of change, we find ourselves lingering at the precipice... like an onion, the top layer of who we are is falling away, revealing a deeper, more whole version of our depth. And yet there's a rawness to this process—an exposed vulnerability that leaves us feeling naked in our own discomfort.

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About the interviewee—Lauren Salaun

Lauren Salaun is an entrepreneur, transformational coach, somatic healer, and host of the Amplify podcast. 

She’s on a mission to help women unapologetically embody their feminine energy, reconnect with their true essence, and activate their sensuality, pleasure, voice, and purpose so that they can become more magnetic, intuitive, empowered, and live lives that are more aligned and fulfilling.

Passionate about guiding women to break free from “boss babe” hustle culture, Lauren supports them in stepping into their magnetic, luxurious Queen era—one defined by magnetism, ease, alignment, and authenticity. 

Through her work, she empowers women to heal and regulate their nervous systems, amplify their magnetism, attract abundance, own their power, and express themselves fully so that they can create a life, relationship, and career that turns them on.

Lauren’s programs and coaching focus on awakening feminine power and leadership, helping women create lives and businesses that feel deeply aligned, wildly pleasurable, and unapologetically their own.

She also has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing and public relations, the majority of that time running her own communications and visibility agency for heart-centered leaders. Lauren lives in Los Angeles with her rescue dog, Lydia, and loves to ride horses on the weekends.

Connect with Lauren:

Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

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Ready to take charge of your life and release bad habits in the new year? Book a FREE 30-minute consultation with me, and save 50% on 3-session RTT packages when you book by January 10th (use code FREEDOM2026).

In this episode, I share a series of intuitive writings on the healing theme of 2026. The healing theme of 2024 was surrender; the healing theme of 2025 was embodiment; and the healing theme for 2026 is freedom with a continued emphasis on embodiment as well. 

Resources

Morning Manifesto Poem

Episodes

Ep. 93 Healing Theme for 2025: Embodiment

Ep. 57 Healing Theme for 2024: The Grace of Surrender

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In this episode, we'll explore the first step in resolving and releasing stored trauma—creating and maintaining safety within the body.

Resources + Links

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Guided Hypnotherapy Track
Calm, Balanced, Peaceful Nervous System (available for purchase)

Books
The Science Backed Polyvagal Healing Workbook for Beginners*
The Biology of Trauma* by Dr. Aimee Apigian
The Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. 

Programs
The Foundational Journey (Begins February 2, 2026—Dr. Aimee Apigian's 6-week program to create inner safety)

Resources
My Brain Rewired: Rewire Your Brain with the Power of Neuroplasticity (website)
Jon Kabat-Zinn (mindfulness website)
Psychotraumatology
Trauma Sensitive Yoga (David Emerson)

Practices
YT Video: Qigong for Calming the Nervous System
YT Video: Straw Breathing for Nervous System Regulation
Improvisation Exercises
Feldenkrais Method (Mindful Movement)
Somatic and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Articles
6 Neuroplasticity Exercises for Anxiety Relief by PsychCentral
7 Effective Neuroplasticity Exercises for Brain Rewiring by My Brain Rewired
The Science of OM: How Chanting Calms Your Mind and Body
How Qigong Calms the Nervous System and Transforms Stress Into Vitality
Building Our Sense of Agency by Trauma Aware America

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This is the first episode in a two-part series on trauma. In this episode, we'll be exploring the ins and outs of trauma—a more inclusive definition of what trauma is, how it occurs, why it gets stored in the body, and the stages we must move through in order to release it. 

We'll also discuss the very likely possibility, based on new understandings of trauma physiology, that most (if not all) of us have unresolved trauma stored in the body and how our most limiting patterns, behaviors, habits, and beliefs might actually be symptoms of unresolved trauma rather than personality quirks.

Sources + Resources

Resources
My Brain Rewired: Rewire Your Brain with the Power of Neuroplasticity (website)

Books

The Biology of Trauma* by Dr. Aimee Apigian

The Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. 

Articles
How Common is PTSD in Adults? by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Self-Directed Neuroplasticity by MindOwl
6 Neuroplasticity Exercises for Anxiety Relief by PsychCentral
7 Effective Neuroplasticity Exercises for Brain Rewiring by My Brain Rewired
The Science of OM: How Chanting Calms Your Mind and Body
How Qigong Calms the Nervous System and Transforms Stress Into Vitality
Building Our Sense of Agency by Trauma Aware America
Neurobiological Imprints of Trauma
The Triphasic Model for Treating Trauma
How Does Your Body Remember Trauma?
The Trauma Loop: Why You Keep Repeating Old Patterns (and How to Break Them)

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In this episode, I chat with Melissa Monte. Melissa is the host of Mind Love™, a top-ranked podcast with over 5 million downloads. She’s known for questioning everything—religion, government, culture—and guiding people back to the truth inside themselves.

Her work blends neuroscience, storytelling, and spiritual sovereignty to help people rewire their minds, reclaim their voice, and live like they actually mean it. After surviving trauma, addiction, and a felony charge for someone else’s crime, she rebuilt her life from the inside out. Now she helps others wake up, break patterns, and write stories that actually reflect who they are.

Connect with Melissa:

• Website https://mindlove.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindlovemelissa
• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mindlovemelissa

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No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo.

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This is an impromptu, off-the-cuff episode to replace the episode I'd originally scheduled for this week (which had a technical glitch in the audio). This was recorded from my iPhone while traveling, so the audio quality isn't great but I hope the message is supportive nonetheless. 

Continued Reading

Eradicate Fear (article by Ascension Glossary)

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This episode is an intuitive companion episode to episode 129. In it, I share three brief intuitive writings on the topic of sovereign emotional intimacy in conscious partnership.

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Hector Rodriguez.  Dr. Hector is an integrative psychiatrist, executive coach, and former fashion photographer whose work lives where clinical precision meets soulful rebellion. He helps high performers, misfits, and sensitive leaders reclaim their minds and reshape their lives using advanced brain imaging, nutritional psychiatry, and trauma-informed care. Through his practice The White Butterfly and his writings—including The White Butterfly Journal—Dr. Hector challenges the cookie-cutter approach to mental health, guiding people toward resilience, alignment, and unapologetic self-trust.

You can connect with Dr. Hector here:

Website: www.doctorhector.com

Connect with Dr. Hector on LinkedIn, Instagram

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In this episode, I share intuitive insights on the power of turning to face our so-called "monsters of mind" and how doing so frees us and allows us to reclaim the once lost aspects of our wounded inner children.

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