Bounce Back to Self Podcast

Mel Thomas
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Welcome to Bounce Back to Self, a self help podcast about unlearning who we thought we had to be & rebuilding a life that reflects our values and who we actually are. Through raw conversations, personal stories, & reflections from my own reinvention journey, we question the outdated beliefs, habits, expectations, and definitions of success that keep us stuck & explore self discovery, rebuilding and learning to trust ourselves as we create life on our own terms. If you’re letting go of an old identity, in the messy middle, or admitting you want more, let’s figure out what comes next together!

  1. 3d ago

    Stop Pretending You Don’t Want More in Life | EP. 4

    Welcome to Bounce Back to Self with Mel Thomas - a podcast for when you’re figuring out who you are, what you want, and what comes next. How much energy have you poured into believing in other people's visions while talking yourself out of your own? In this episode, we’re talking about admitting you want more out of life and the ways we shrink, play small, and convince ourselves to settle for things we don’t really want. Wanting more doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate your life now. You can enjoy where you are while being honest about where you want to go. If you’ve been supporting everyone else’s dreams while questioning whether yours are possible… this conversation is for you. 🤎 // follow the podcastIf this episode resonates, please follow the Bounce Back to Self podcast on Spotify &/ or Apple Podcasts and consider leaving a 5 star rating! It’s a simple, much appreciated way to help the podcast grow. 🤎 // support the podcastEnjoying these conversations? You can support the show further here:https://buymeacoffee.com/melthomas

  2. Nov 6

    Being the "Good Girl" Is Costing You the Life You *Actually* Want | EP. 3

    Are you giving up the life you *actually* want - to keep everyone else happy? In this episode of Bounce Back to Self, we’re talking about how being the “good girl” can keep you stuck living by other people’s expectations...even when you’re ready for a new version of you. As a former "good girl" and people pleaser, I’m reflecting on what it means to choose yourself when you’re used to putting everyone else first. If you’ve been holding yourself back to avoid disappointing people, this conversation is for you. Your needs, values, and desires deserve room in your life, too. 🤎 If this episode resonates, follow the podcast and consider leaving a five star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It’s a simple, much appreciated way to support the show. Love, Mel

  3. Oct 29

    What 5 Years Without Steady Income Taught Me About My Worth | EP. 2

    Welcome to Bounce Back to Self with Mel Thomas a podcast for when you’re figuring out who you are, what you want, and what comes next. What happens when you stop measuring your worth by how much you work, earn, or have? In this episode, I’m reflecting on what five years without steady income taught me about my worth after leaving nursing. Of course income matters, but I’ve also been learning to appreciate the growth I’ve experienced over these past five years that money couldn’t have bought. If you’re rebuilding or navigating a season where your finances don’t look how you want them to yet…I hope this conversation helps you recognize your own true value along the way. 🤎 If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast and consider leaving a five star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It’s a simple, much appreciated way to support the show. :) Love, Mel

  4. Oct 22

    I’m Not Waiting Until 2027 to Reinvent My Life | EP. 1

    Welcome to Bounce Back to Self with Mel Thomas This a podcast for when you’re figuring out who you are, what you want, and what comes next. We talk all things self growth, self discovery, reinvention, rebuilding life on our own terms, and navigating the messy middle. In this first official full episode, I’m sharing why I’m not waiting until 2027 to reinvent my life and how I’m starting now. Being in that space where you no longer resonate with who you used to be, but you’re also not where you want to be yet, can feel uncomfortable... So I’m sharing what I’m learning as I navigate that space and give myself permission to live, grow, participate in my life now (not waiting until I've arrived somewhere) and how I've been making changes along the way. You don’t have to wait for a new year to become a new version of you, and you damn sure don't have to wait until you’ve arrived somewhere to start living a life that feels good. If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast and consider leaving a five star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It’s a simple, much appreciated way to support the show. 🤎

  5. Oct 14

    Welcome to Season 2: Reinventing Your Life on Your Own Terms

    Welcome to Bounce Back to Self with Mel Thomas - a podcast for when you’re figuring out who you are, what you want, and what comes next.In this podcast we talk all things self growth, self discovery, reinvention, rebuilding life on our own terms and navigating the messy middle. I’m sharing my experiences and what I’m learning as I navigate that process too in this season.In this Season 2 intro, I share why I’m bringing the podcast back, how my journey beyond nursing brought me here, and where we’re going next.You can appreciate who and where you are and still give yourself permission to change. This is where you start that process.

  6. 01/26/2025

    EP. 10 | Creating Space for New Beginnings: How Letting Go Opens Your Life to Possibilities

    Hey beautiful soul! Welcome to another MUST HEAR episode of "Bounce Back to Self" where I dive deep into the intertwined realms of self-discovery, personal growth, and spirituality. I share an introspective journey about the courage to let go of things that no longer serve us, whether it's a job, relationship, or past beliefs. Let's get into the fears and uncertainties tied to releasing the old to make room for the new. I share with you the details of my recent experience with leaving a job that paid well but brought anxiety, sharing the peace I found in following my intuition. This episode offers a narrative on trusting yourself and the universe, illustrating how letting go with love opens the door to opportunities aligned with our truest desires, and inspires you to honor that inner voice. Hope you enjoy! Mel, xoxo

    EP. 10 | Creating Space for New Beginnings: How Letting Go Opens Your Life to Possibilities

  7. 01/09/2025

    EP. 9 | Breaking Free from Old Patterns: Overcoming Anxiety and Inner Struggles

    Join me on this episode of Bounce Back to Self, where I dive into the messy, beautiful process of self-growth, self-love, and spirituality. I'll be sharing some real, raw reflections from my own journey—how the old version of me battles with the new one, and how these internal struggles can feel like one big test of strength. We'll talk about the patterns, beliefs, and anxieties that can hold us back from stepping into our higher selves. I’ll open up about my own recent challenges with anxiety and share how I’ve learned to quiet that inner chaos. I’m getting vulnerable here, but I’m also offering practical tools—stuff like journaling and meditation—to help shift your inner dialogue and create real change. Together, we’ll explore how to honor our human emotions, while also tapping into our spiritual power, and most importantly, how to give ourselves grace during this transformation. So, if you’re ready to let go of old patterns and reclaim your personal power—LETS GO. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to elevate their personal and spiritual journey to the next level.

    EP. 9 | Breaking Free from Old Patterns: Overcoming Anxiety and Inner Struggles

  8. 01/01/2025

    EP. 8 | The Blind Date That Changed Everything: My Quantum Leap Story

    Welcome to this episode of Bounce Back to Self with Mel Thomas, where the captivating journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformational dating experiences come alive. Join me, your host, as I delve into the depths of my past dependency in relationships and the revolutionary steps I took to rediscover and redefine myself. In this engaging narrative, I share how setting intentions, de-centering men and embracing spiritual growth led to a surprising quantum leap in my dating life! I love telling this story :) From being single for four years and healing through the challenges of codependency, I embarked on a self-imposed "dating detox," gaining clarity on what I truly wanted in relationships and life itself. Discover the power of stepping away and letting the universe orchestrate life-changing experiences, as I dive into my extraordinary blind date adventure across borders to Canada. Experience what I felt through this process from start to finish and the anticipation, synchronicities, and profound realizations that unfolded...the magic of allowing Source to guide the journey. This episode is a testament to the wonders of self-love, trust, and the beautiful unfolding of life's mysteries when we step out of our own way and open up to the universe's possibilities.

    EP. 8 | The Blind Date That Changed Everything: My Quantum Leap Story
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Welcome to Bounce Back to Self, a self help podcast about unlearning who we thought we had to be & rebuilding a life that reflects our values and who we actually are. Through raw conversations, personal stories, & reflections from my own reinvention journey, we question the outdated beliefs, habits, expectations, and definitions of success that keep us stuck & explore self discovery, rebuilding and learning to trust ourselves as we create life on our own terms. If you’re letting go of an old identity, in the messy middle, or admitting you want more, let’s figure out what comes next together!

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