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Mind Love • Modern Mindfulness to Think, Feel, and Live Well Mind Love
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4.9 • 835 Ratings
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Give your mind a little love with Mind Love, a podcast dedicated to the exploration of the power of the mind, focusing on mindset, mindfulness, mind-body-soul, and science-based approaches to mental health. Each week, Melissa Monte hosts interviews with inspiring guest experts, delving into evidence-based mind science and real-life stories from those who have overcome their mental challenges.
Whether you’re looking to find purpose and inner peace, rewire negative thought patterns, manifest your goals, or simply treat yourself with more kindness, Mind Love will help you unlock your mind's potential. Get ready to expand your understanding of the mind and learn practical tools for a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.
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Embracing Change and Growth: Navigating Life's Cycles of Order, Disorder, and Reorder with Brad Stuhlberg
We will learn:
How to unlock the power of flexibility and non-negotiable values in interpersonal situations
The game-changing concept of "Zanshin" and why goals aren't everything
The surprising secret to navigating life's ups and downs with ease
Let’s face it: no matter how in tune you are with your emotions and spirituality, dealing with change can be tough. It’s somewhat smoother when you’re the one choosing the change, but even then, there are those little details that catch you off guard.
Because here’s the thing. The only constant is change. Let that sink in. The only constant is change. Everything is always changing all the time. So why wouldn’t we try to get better at dealing with change?
Our situations change, the world changes, our bodies change, people change, we change. In fact, everything is always cycling through states of order, disorder, and reorder.
And that sounds a little overwhelming, but guess what? If this cycle wasn’t always occurring, nothing could get better either.
So today we’re going to learn to navigate this cycle with a little more grace.
Our guest is Brad Stuhlberg. He is the bestselling author of “Master of Change and The Practice of Groundedness.” He writes for The New York Times and is on faculty at the University of Michigan's Graduate School of Public Health.
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/325
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Thinking Clearly: How to Get Better at the Small Decisions that Shape Our Lives with Shane Parrish
We will learn:
How small arguments can have a monumental impact on your emotions and rationality.
The enemies of clear thinking and how to conquer them
Key strategies for overcoming self-doubt, boosting confidence, and taking bold leaps toward your dreams
Have you ever stopped to think about how seemingly insignificant decisions have shaped your life?
Every little decision we make can send us down a different path. But there’s no sense in dwelling on the paths not taken.
Instead, we can focus on getting better at making those small choices as they come. That's where the real power lies.
So that's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Shane Parrish. He is an entrepreneur, investor, and the wisdom seeker behind the popular website Farnam Street, where he writes about hidden insights that help you achieve lasting success.
His online course, Decision by Design, has helped thousands of people worldwide learn the repeatable behaviors that improve decision-making in the real world.
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/324
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Healing Generational Beliefs: Navigating the Mother Wound with Ashley Stahl
We will learn:
The truth about the barriers hindering open and inquisitive conversations.
How the need for acceptance hinders our boundaries.
The mysterious connection between your mother and your own sense of self.
Do you ever find yourself caught between wanting acceptance and wanting others to change?
Family has a particular way of amplifying this mental dilemma, especially our mothers.
It's this tricky thing where we're trying to be our own person, but we also want that nod from our moms, like, "Hey, you're doing great." It's known as the "Mother Wound."
It's about navigating the delicate balance between seeking our mothers' pride and approval while also honoring our own truths and the unique ways we choose to live our lives, raise our children, and even rest our souls.
So that's what we're talking about today. Our guest is one of my favorite people and close friends Ashley Stahl. She's been on the show a few other times and I'm so glad to have her back.
Although she is currently without children, she's found that suddenly her relationship with her own mom is experiencing a little more friction than usual. So, as friends tend to do, we're going deep into our experiences, and as podcasters tend to do, we're sharing our mess with all of you in hopes that it brings relatability, a little insight, and maybe even some compassion and healing.
Ashley is the author of You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career. She is the host of the podcast of the same name.
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/323
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Black Friday Intentional Living Gift Guide 2023
Have you ever taken a moment to ask yourself what truly matters to you?
I'm talking about a deep dive into the core of your being to unearth your values and not just a fleeting thought that skims the surface. Sure, family, kindness, and respect matter to me, but what about a profound understanding of your values that acts as your inner compass?
Imagine knowing your values so intimately that they become the filter for every decision you make, ensuring that every choice is a step towards a life that's not just fulfilling but actually resonant with the essence of who you are.
I recently took some time to reconnect with my values. It's something that I do every 3 years or so to ensure that they still resonate with me.
I want to make sure that my values grow as I do, especially with the changes that come with parenthood. It's also just refreshing to reassess and redefine my path, making sure that it aligns with not only who I am now but also who I'm evolving into.
So, how does this relate to a Black Friday gift guide episode?
Because one of my top values is intention, and the products that I'm about to share with you are all about intentional living.
So in today’s episode, I’m sharing a whole bunch of intentional living tips that I’ve been using to bring my life into alignment with my values.
Products mentioned in this episode:
Branwyn Wool Bras
Muslin Comfort Robe
Oko living mat
Gamma light and audio
Forme
Molekule filter
Phymat
Omnilux
Peluva
Nootkas
Raum grounding shoes
Kyrgies
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/bf23
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Time Doesn’t Heal All: Navigating PTSD and Rediscovering Self-Worth after Traumatic Experiences with Madeline Popelka
We will learn:
Why your therapist's coping skills might not be working for you, and the game-changing advice that could change your progress
How self-blame holds you back and the surprising reason behind your need for control
The secret coping skill for anxiety and panic attacks
Have you ever experienced something that you just never quite got over? A loss, a betrayal, a violation of some sort? Or maybe a memory resurfaced years later, followed by a whole lot of emotions that you never really saw coming.
What I've come to understand is that time does not heal all. Time allows some space to do something with the pain. But that something isn't always productive, especially if we try to let it process itself.
So, how do we unpack our emotional suitcases to move through life a little lighter or, even better... fully engaged with the here and now?
That's what we're talking about today.
Our guest is Madeline Popelka. She grew up in a household where mental health was never discussed, which was extra hard given she experienced multiple traumatic events. When she started to experience PTSD symptoms in her late twenties, she realized she didn't know the first step in getting help. As Madeline began her healing journey, she felt the urge to create space for other trauma survivors on Instagram @healingfromptsd, which is now one of the largest trauma healing communities on Instagram. There, she shares her hard-earned lessons on healing, inspiring hundreds of thousands of survivors along their healing journeys. She's also the author of “You're Going to Be Okay”.
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/322
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The Illusion of the 'Right' Choice: How to Embrace Life's Complexity with Derek Sivers
We will learn:
The secret to balancing the demands of parenting, podcasting, marriage, and more through one powerful concept
How to navigate multiple belief systems without getting caught in the trap of searching for the 'one true' belief
A revolutionary technique used by spiritual gurus to unleash your decision-making potential
Have you ever felt torn between two perspectives?
Well, what if there's no such thing as the "wrong" way? What if what's right for me isn't necessarily what's right for you? And what if what's right for you today isn't what will be right for you next year?
Even more mind-bending, what if everything is unfolding exactly as it should, no matter how chaotic or painful it might seem in the moment?
The challenge is, we're bombarded with so many options that it's hard to see this divine plan amid the chaos of our choices. So, how do we connect with that inner wisdom that sees the bigger picture and helps us make confident, bold choices?
Well, we're diving deep into all of this today.
Our guest is Derek Sivers. Frankly he's one of the most unique and interesting people I've ever met. He is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his quotable insights and succinct writing style. He has been a musician, programmer, and TED speaker, and he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity.
Links from the episode:
Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/321
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Customer Reviews
Great Host, Great Show
Mind Love is an all-star show! Melissa does a fantastic job asking the right questions from her guests. Plus, she always seems to get great guests, like the legendary Sharon Salzburg. Do yourself a favor and give her show a listen 🙌🏼
Kim Shapira Method
Melissa was such a great host. She asked me such thought provoking questions that were so inspired and different than I am used to. It was so much fun having this conversation with her. I appreciated Melissa's vulnerability and self awareness. She is such a role model.
Deep exploration of mental health and mindfulness
So glad I discovered this podcast! I love Melissa's focus on enhancing the minds and lives of her listeners, and her personal stories and experiences really bring the ideas to life. She's got great guests too!