When you're in the thick of a high-pressure career like orthopedic surgery, it's easy to get swept up in perfectionism and people-pleasing. Our guest, Amanda, knows all about it. This formidable woman bravely dove into life coaching to understand and combat these tendencies.

More than just a client-coach relationship, listen in as she discusses our enjoyable interactions and how the life lessons she's gleaned from coaching have made her a better mom.

Tune in for this transformative discussion that provides practical insights into life coaching and personal growth.

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As a coach, I've witnessed countless clients, and even myself, struggle under the weight of self-hatred, unhealthy relationships, and the constant pressure of trying to meet other people's expectations. It's a story we're all too familiar with.

The road to self-discovery and freedom is often riddled with potholes of impostor syndrome, fear of change, and the unhealthy habit of comparing ourselves to others. Yet, it's a journey worth taking, as it leads toward the life of your dreams.

This episode is your wake-up call, a beacon encouraging you to embrace your true self, and to break free from the chains that shackle you.

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In this episode, I unpack lessons from my recent trip to remote Hocking Hills. Listen in as I share my experiences of navigating unfamiliar terrain without the help of technology mirrors our journey through life.

Whether it's trusting in our sense of direction, appreciating the journey, or being open to unexpected destinations, there's wisdom to be found in these everyday experiences. 

Let's explore how even a wrong turn can lead to unexpected, but rewarding destinations.

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Get ready, because we'll be going on a journey of self-discovery and self-love with me.  Listen as I share my personal experiences and insights on transforming your relationship with yourself.

From understanding your thoughts to developing a strong sense of self-love, I talk about my transition from being an extrovert to embracing introversion, and how it helped me recharge and build a more loving relationship with myself.

This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical tips to help you realize that you are your own best friend.

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Get ready, because I'm going to let you in on a secret: the key to reducing stress, preventing chronic illness and leading a more fulfilling life is about doing less, not more. 

Societal conditioning has taught us to glorify busyness and exhaustion, and it's wreaking havoc on our bodies without us even realizing it.

So, what's the antidote? Simply carving out time to just BE. Let's break from the norm, challenge our overworked, overscheduled brains and see what real relaxation feels like.

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In yoga, for sure, the hardest thing is just showing up on your mat. Once you get there, it's gravy. Sure, it's hard sometimes and you're going to shake and sweat and surprise yourself with what you can do, but the hardest part is getting there.  It's the same with coaching. The hardest part is making the leap to sign up for it. Once you get there, it might be hard at times. You might not love everything you find out about yourself, but you will for sure be surprised by what you discover, and what you can accomplish.

Yoga teaches us that we are our own best teachers, and coaching is no different. You already have all the answers within you. As your coach, it's my job to help reveal them to you, by shining the mirror, and being there to guide you every step and every "Down Dog" along the way. :)

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When I started my career as a life coach, I had to have a lot of self-confidence to begin, because I had never been a coach before. As a new coach, I was willing to face the worst-case scenario of a bad coaching session, or not knowing what to say to a client in a situation, or people saying no to me on consults.

I I had to be willing to feel humiliation. I needed to be willing to feel fear and do it anyway. I needed to be willing to feel inadequate. I'm not afraid going into these scenarios because I know that the worst thing that can happen to me is that I feel a negative emotion. I knew that these feelings came from my thoughts, and that I could handle any emotion. In this episode,  I'll show you how to do the same so you can become your favorite version of you.

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In this episode, I talk about the 8 lessons learned from real estate investing. It was a sobering experience, but thankfully, they taught me valuable insights that I'm excited to share. I realized that patience is still a virtue I need to work on, if we're not failing at least a couple of times a year, we're not playing big enough.

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In this episode,  I'm joined by my former client, Avneet Singh, who shares how coaching helped her make those tiny shifts that took her out of survival mode to learning that she could choose the emotions she wanted to feel by using the tools she learned through working with me as her coach.

Avneet learned the power of self-compassion, and how it's okay to not have everything figured out, and that she could allow the space to take the next step in her healing when she was ready.

Listen in to hear how you can become the favorite version of yourself  by learning the power of tiny shifts, and the impact it can have in your own life.

Head over to www.melissaparsonscoaching.com and join the waitlist for my upcoming group starting in August. Together, we'll embrace the power of tiny shifts and create the life we've always wanted!

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I recorded this episode just after launching my first small group cohort of women on the path to becoming their favorite versions of themselves. 

We met for the first time this past week, and it was nothing short of spectacular. I have been kind of teary about it all week reflecting on the powerful shifts that have already happened in my first small group coaching program, and how focusing our brains on the similarities can help us find commonalities between ourselves and people in different groups.

Head over to www.melissaparsonscoaching.com and join the waitlist for my upcoming group starting in August. Together, we'll embrace the power of tiny shifts and create the life we've always wanted!

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