Podcasts
How to Overcome Money Anxiety and Become a Money Magnet by Ken Honda, Author of Happy Money, Episode 155
A lot of us have this scarcity mindset when it comes to money. What if we get sick? What if we don’t have insurance? There’s too much anxiety around making money and a lot of that is due to a lack of trust. But what does it take to change your relationship with money so…
Read MoreQ&A Tuesday – How Can Writing Improve Your Self-Esteem, Self-Love, or Self-Care For A Mom?, Episode 154
Question: How can writing improve self-esteem, self-love, or self-care for a mom? Answer: If I had to pick the house chore I avoid most, I’d say ironing clothes. I’ll go as far as pulling a sweater over my wrinkled shirt just so I don’t have to get out my iron. It’s sad that I…
Read More48-Years of One Mom’s Daily Journaling Practice by Living Legacy Author And Educator Merle Saferstein, Episode 153
Have you ever tried to start a consistent journaling practice? Especially, if you have young kids in the house, it might feel impossible to sit down and do anything with any sort of consistency. Merle Saferstein decided to share 48 years’ worth of her journaling practice – containing lessons and life experiences – through a…
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Ayurvedic or Self-Care Practices for a Time-Poor Mom with Jonathan Glass, Episode 152
If there’s one thing busy moms have in common, it would be that there are so many things to do with so little time. Most of us don’t have a few hours a day that we can spend on self-care. Many moms are knowledgeable about the fundamentals of their careers, but then the idea of…
Read MoreTo The Lonely Mom Nonfiction Writer Seeking Community, Connection, and Her Own Cheer Squad Episode 151
In this episode, you will hear about my messy journey to writing my nonfiction book. You will also catch two other stories that could only be told by moms. I really do believe that mommying while writing a book presents a certain special kind of messiness. This is also why in this episode, I go…
Read MoreFran Hauser on Writing an Interactive Book to Help Women Become the Author of Their Own Career, Episode 150
If you’re a working mom looking to write a book one day, just know that there are going to be crazy and messy days. But they don’t have to be those kinds of days if you don’t allow them. You need to set boundaries to keep that sanity in you and you also have to…
Read MoreNaNoWriMo – 3 Ways To Mentally Prepare Yourself As A Mom for November (Or Your Own NaNoWriMo Experience), Episode 149
This solo episode is for a mom contemplating or getting ready for NaNoWriMo. It’s divided into three parts. I want to share with you a little background into why I am going in this direction with my podcast Unimaginable Wellness the podcast for moms writing nonfiction, then I’ll share my personal NaNoWriMo epic fail as…
Read MoreFind Your Purpose Besides Being A Mom (This Is An Open Call For 50 Moms To Become Beta Readers Too), Episode 148
Let’s talk about how you can find your purpose, BESIDES being a mom, I have three steps for you in this week’s podcast and this week I am calling for 50 moms from 50 US states to become my beta readers in exchange for your name in my book credits. Send me a DM on…
Read MoreYou Can Learn How To Play Again! Try This Moms!, Episode 147
Did you ever hear your name during Romper Room? Do you remember that 80s TV show when the host would look through a mirror and say a bunch of names? Well, I may have said your name during this podcast episode. Listen for it. Also exciting about this episode is that I read a snippet…
Read MoreMelissa On Why I’m Pivoting An Interview With Melissa Llarena, Episode 146
In this week’s episode, you are about to go behind the scenes of my podcast relaunch journey. I want to reveal my personal reasons for pivoting from entrepreneurship to wellness. Today, I will invite you to be part of my creative process. I’ll ask you to send me your thoughts on 3 important questions. My…
Read MoreRerun of The Secret To Healing Goes Back To Indigenous/Aboriginal Traditions As Told By Joe Williams, Episode 145
Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for a refreshed podcast theme, new guests, and even artwork soon! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this “best of episode.” Joe Williams is a former NRL player, professional boxer, and turned mental…
Read MoreRerun of Dr. Joel Fuhrman Talks About Regaining Your Power Through Nutrition, Episode 144
Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for a refreshed podcast theme, new guests, and even artwork soon! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this “best of episode.” Are you looking to lose weight? Let’s talk about this top New…
Read MoreRerun of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Talks About How to Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, and Restore Your Sanity Through Sacred Rest, Episode 142
Thank you for listening to this episode from my archives. Stay tuned for a refreshed podcast theme, new guests, and even artwork soon! Send me a DM on Instagram @melissallarena – I would love to hear your thoughts on this “best of episode.” Are you tired? It’s a silly question, right? This is the episode…
Read MoreRerun of Phaidra Knight, World Rugby Hall of Famer, founder of PeaK Unleashed, and Mixed Martial Artist Expresses the Importance of Equality and Feeling Limitless Regardless of Age and Circumstances, Episode 142
Originally from a small rural town in Georgia, Phaidra Knight, for nearly 18 years, traveled the globe as a professional rugby player, establishing herself as one of the premier players in the sport. In this episode, she shared the many unique experiences she had both on and off the field. And she explained how…
Read MoreThe Power of Savoring Each Moment During This Back To School Season and into Your Daily Life with Alejandra Molina, Episode 141
A lot of moms have a lot on their plates right now and sometimes, it can feel like things are a little out of control. How do we navigate this wild adventure of life called motherhood and still be able to find some humor amidst the craziness of it all? And how do we juggle…
Read MoreHow to Write the Book Inside of You with Alex Kiester, Episode 140
Do you have a book inside of you that’s just waiting for you to put out? As for Alex Kiester, writing has been her childhood dream. And although life has a way to deviate her from it at times, she still finds herself coming back to her first love. Here’s a little background about Alex.…
Read MoreWant to Make a Big Life Change? Learn the Four Phases of the Jump Curve from Mike Lewis, Episode 139
Are you thinking about making a big change in your life? Maybe you want to shift careers, or perhaps relocate to a different part of the world. Whatever that change looks like for you, today’s guest, Mike Lewis, shares these four phases of what he calls, “the jump curve,” that people go through as they…
Read MoreFall Back in Love with Your Craft Again with Lorin Martin, Episode 138
Have you ever wanted to do something in your life but you just never had the courage to do it? Maybe you’ve pursued your passion to become a doctor or a pharmacist, or a lawyer because you wanted to do good in the world. But then you ended up working in an organization that’s got…
Read MoreEPIC Local Spots Where You Can Unravel Life’s Challenges Featuring @HikeAustin’s Creator Matthew Guthrie, Episode 137
When was the last time you went out for a hike in the mountains, walked on the ocean, or just experienced nature? Being outdoors can do wonders. So, get your hiking boots or your surfboard ready because you definitely would want to head out after hearing this episode. Born and raised in Austin,…
Read MoreHow To Turn Life’s Silliness Into Your Brand Featuring Squidinki Co-Founder Max Mendez, Episode 136
Imagine being an illustrator with a studio in Sydney right next to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Australia, who gets to use their talent to give people a good laugh at the silliness of life? This week’s guest is Max Mendez and his artistry is behind the Squidinki brand. Squidinki is a unique brand…
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