Now What

Melissa Murphy

Welcome to Now What, the podcast that dives into the heart of midlife and all its twists and turns. Whether you're feeling lost, bored, or wondering what your next move should be, you're not alone. Join Melis as she explores the ups, downs, and everything in between, offering insights and real talk to help you find your way through this new chapter. Together, we'll navigate the midlife maze and discover what's next. Let's go!

  1. 4D AGO

    (#58) You're Not the Problem — The Freedom Formula with Lori Montry

    SQUAD… this one is a deep exhale and a full-body "oh my God… same." In this episode, I'm joined by Lori Montry — somatic healing practitioner, author of You're Not the Problem, and creator of the Freedom Formula (a nervous system–based roadmap for sustainable behavior change). Lori's message is simple… and life-changing: you are not the problem. Your patterns aren't proof you're broken — they're proof you adapted. And the best part? You can adapt again… this time to return to you. What we get into Why trauma isn't logical — it lives in the nervous system Dissociation as a brilliant survival strategy (and why it can follow you into adulthood) The moment survival stops protecting you… and starts suffocating you The 3 foundational ingredients for real change: safety, capacity, and energy Lori's big promise: there is a pathway out — and it's clear If you've been feeling… Overwhelmed. Stuck. Like you "should" be able to get it together by now… This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start getting curious about what your nervous system has been carrying. And remember, midlife isn't a crisis...it's a plot twist. xoxo melis Connect with Lori Montry Instagram: @lorimontry Website: lorimontry.com (book + resources) Book: You're Not the Problem (available in print, ebook/Kindle, and audiobook) — Lori shares that it's releasing April 25. Connect with me (Melis) Website: motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com

    1 hr

  2. FEB 27

    (#57) She Knows Ball — And She's Building The Table - with LaToya from Girl Talks Sports

    Gloss Squad… today's guest is proof that sometimes the algorithm understood the assignment. I discovered La-Toya (aka Toy Toy 💁🏽‍♀️) on Instagram after reposting a mindset clip about Olympic skier Eileen Gu — and two days later? She's on the pod. That's how we move. La-Toya is the founder of Girl Talks Sports, a growing global media platform and community created by women who love sports — and who are done waiting for permission to take up space. We talk about: • Growing up between Jamaica 🇯🇲 and Canada 🇨🇦 and falling in love with hockey • Why women have always been sports fans — the media just hasn't reflected it • Periods at the Olympics (yes, we went there 👏) • Why Serena Williams is the GOAT. Pregnant Australian Open win. End of debate. And the mic-drop moment? "We're not trying to play catch up. We're trying to surpass." Chills. La-Toya created Girl Talks Sports because she didn't see a welcoming, judgment-free space for women who love the game. So she built one. Global. Inclusive. Engaged. And growing. Now What for her? Sponsors. Expansion. More women's voices in sports. Bigger rooms. Louder conversations. Gloss Squad — if you love sports, mindset, confidence, or powerful women building tables instead of waiting for invites… this episode is your vibe. Because midlife isn't a crisis — it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ 🔗 Connect with La-Toya 📸 IG: @girl_talks_sports 🎙️ Now What?! Podcast by Motivate with Melis 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple 📸 IG: @motivatewithmelis 📺 YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast 🌐 https://motivatewithmelis.com 📩 info@motivatewithmelis.com

    22 min

  3. FEB 19

    (#56) From Resentment to Romance-The Sure Thing That Brings the Spark Back with Elana Auerbach

    If your sex life feels more like a chore than a connection, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Elana Auerbach, author of The Sure Thing, to talk about how a simple weekly pleasure practice can rebuild intimacy — on purpose. This isn't about pressure or performance… it's about presence. ✨ In This Episode: The difference between spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire (game changer) Why scheduling intimacy can actually make it hotter The 3 essentials for a lasting practice: commitment, effort & devotion How pleasure fuels connection, confidence, and courageous kindness Grab Elana's book + learn more: 👉 SureThingExperiment.com 📖 Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble (online only) — See you next time on Now What?!, and remember… Midlife isn't a crisis — it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis 🎙️ Now What?! Podcast by Motivate with Melis 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple 📸 IG: @motivatewithmelis 📺 YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast 🌐 motivatewithmelis.com 📩 info@motivatewithmelis.com

    45 min

  4. FEB 12

    (#55) Cupid Called… And We Answered ☕️💌 How a Podcast, a Teacher, and a Comedy Date Turned Into Real Love

    💖 Valentine's Week Special Show Notes Gloss Squad… it's your girl Melis — but after this episode, you can just call me Cupid. 🏹✨ This Valentine's Day special is not just cute. It's not just romantic. It's not just "awww." It's actual, real-life, midlife magic that started… right here on Now What?!  In this Valentine's Week Special, you'll hear: ✨ How a podcast episode sparked a real-life relationship ✨ Why friends setting you up might be the move ✨ The surprising truth about "butterflies" vs. feeling safe ✨ And why Christmas wrapping paper in April might actually be a green flag If you've ever wondered: 💭 "Should I let my friend set me up?" 💭 "Why doesn't this feel dramatic… is that bad?" 💭 "What does healthy love actually feel like in midlife?" This episode is your Valentine. Because sometimes love doesn't come from an app. Sometimes it comes from hitting play. Happy Valentine's Day, Gloss Squad. 💕 And remember… midlife isn't a crisis — it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis

    42 min

  5. JAN 30

    (#54) Rewriting the Stories That Keep Us Stuck - with Christina L. Woods - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Subconscious Expert & Energy Healer

    ✨ Episode Highlights In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Christina and I unpack why so many smart, capable women still struggle with self-sabotage, procrastination, and feeling "off" — especially in midlife. In this episode, we talk about: 🧠 Self-sabotage & procrastination — why they're not character flaws, but subconscious protection patterns 🔁 The internal dialogue & stories we tell ourselves ("I'm always tired," "I should know better") — and how repetition becomes belief 🧘‍♀️ Why calm can feel unsafe when stress and pressure have become familiar 🌱 Midlife awakenings — feeling grateful for your life, yet knowing something is missing (and why that doesn't make you ungrateful) 🔓 How hypnotherapy helps rewire old beliefs and create new neural pathways for lasting change If you've ever thought "Why do I keep doing this when I KNOW better?" — this episode is for you. Because midlife isn't a crisis — it's a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo, melis If it's a 5-star vibe, please click below and leave a review 💄✨ 👉 https://ratethispodcast.com/nowwhatwithmelis 🔗 Connect with Melissa 🎙️ Podcast: Now What?! Podcast (available on Apple & Spotify) 🌐 Website: motivatewithmelis.com 📸 Instagram: @motivatewithmelis 📩 Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com 🔗 Connect with Christina 🌐 Website: ChristinaLWoods.com ✨ Free Clarity Call: A space to gain clarity and explore next steps for support 👉 https://BookChristinaRTT.as.me/30ClarityCall 🌀 The Reset Room: A free hypnosis and healing space to reset and reconnect 👉 https://christinalwoods.mykajabi.com/theresetroom 💫 About the Guest Christina L. Woods is an internationally recognized Clinical Hypnotherapist, Subconscious Expert, Energy Healer, and Author. She's the founder of Wise Woods Hypnotherapy and creator of the Wise Woods Method™, helping women reconnect with their intuition and create deeply fulfilling lives. 💄 About Your Host Melissa Murphy is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Coach, Nutrition Coach, and FMG Competitor. She's the creator and host of the Now What?! Podcast, a space for honest conversations about midlife reinvention, mindset, health, confidence, and asking the question so many women quietly carry: Now What?!

    52 min

  6. JAN 22

    (#53) From Wonder Woman to Scar Power: Jodi's Surgery Journey, Confidence & What's Next

    Hey Gloss Squad — returning guest alert! 🚨✨ You met Jodi Echakowitz back in March 2024 on Episode 21 (From Weight Watchers to Wonder Woman)… and since then? This woman has been BUSY becoming her strongest self. 💪🔥 In this episode, Jodi gets real about the part of transformation people whisper about but rarely say out loud: plastic surgery after major weight loss — and why choosing it wasn't "cheating," it was reclaiming her body, confidence, and athlete identity. In this episode, we dig into: ✨ When Jodi first started considering surgery (and the exact moment she couldn't unsee the loose skin) 🧠 The mindset shift that changed everything: "Why can't my scars be my reminder?" (GOOSEBUMPS) 🔍 How she researched surgeons like a CEO (Facebook groups, RealSelf, before/afters, ALL the receipts) 👙 What she actually had done (tummy tuck + breast lift) and how she decided what was right for HER This one is empowering, informative, hilarious, and honest — and if you've ever wondered, "Is this for me?" or "Am I allowed to want this?" …you're going to feel so seen. And remember Gloss Squad...midlife isn't a crisis… it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis 👉 Don't forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify (because you're THE BEST!) 👉 Tag me @motivatewithmelis and share with a friend 🎧 Listen Now On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts 👯‍♀️ Guest: @jodi.echakowitz 📧 info@motivatewithmelis.com 🌐 https://motivatewithmelis.com

    50 min

  7. JAN 15

    (#52) Do the Hard Thing: A Midlife Reset (Competition Recap & A Challenge for All of You)

    Hey Gloss Squad — I'm kicking off 2026 with a simple question that might change everything: what's the hard thing you've been avoiding… and why? 👀✨ Yes, I finally did the scary thing I'd been talking myself out of for years (👙), but this episode isn't about the stage — it's about what came after. Because doing the hard thing is only half the story. The real magic is standing in it… and asking yourself, now what?! In this episode, we dig into: 🔥 Why confidence isn't loud — it's built quietly by showing up for yourself 🧠 How discipline is actually self-respect (not punishment) 😂 Laughing through fear instead of waiting to feel "ready" 👯‍♀️ Why the people you surround yourself with either expand you or keep you stuck ✨ Why midlife is the perfect time to choose yourself without apology 📌 The challenge I'm giving you for 2026: commit to one hard thing — not because it's easy, but because it's yours If you've been playing small, waiting for permission, or telling yourself "maybe next year"… this episode is your sign. You don't need a perfect plan. You don't need to be fearless. You just need to decide. Midlife isn't a crisis… it's just a plot twist. 💄✨ xoxo melis 👉 Don't forget to leave a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify (because you're THE BEST!) 👉 Tag me @motivatewithmelis and share with the friend who needs this nudge 🎧 Listen Now On: Spotify | Apple Podcasts 📧 info@motivatewithmelis.com 🌐 https://motivatewithmelis.com

    45 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    (#51) Why You Can Love Everyone… Except Yourself & How to Fix That - with Author Karen Blaine

    Why is self-love the hardest love to give? You can hype your kids, cheer on your friends, support your partner… but when it comes to YOU? Suddenly the inner critic takes over. In today's episode, I'm joined by intuitive empath and seven-time author Karen Blaine to break down what real self-love looks like—beyond the quotes, the memes, and the "just be kind to yourself" advice we all roll our eyes at. We get into: • Why women (especially in midlife) struggle to give themselves the compassion they give everyone else • How being "too sensitive" can actually be your superpower • Practical tools to stop negative thought loops in their tracks • The grounding + gratitude practices you can start TODAY • And why self-love isn't a mood… it's a muscle you build If you've ever felt stuck, unworthy, or like your own worst critic—this convo will help you shift the energy and finally show yourself the love you've been giving away for years. PLUS: Karen answers the signature "Now What?" question… and shares a surprising update about what's coming next for her. Enjoy! xoxo melis ✨ Connect With Karen Blaine Website: https://karenblaine.com Instagram: @karenblaineauthor Books on Amazon: Search "Karen Blaine" ✨ Connect With Me (Melis) Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com

    34 min
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Welcome to Now What, the podcast that dives into the heart of midlife and all its twists and turns. Whether you're feeling lost, bored, or wondering what your next move should be, you're not alone. Join Melis as she explores the ups, downs, and everything in between, offering insights and real talk to help you find your way through this new chapter. Together, we'll navigate the midlife maze and discover what's next. Let's go!

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  • Creator
    Melissa Murphy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Now What