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What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? I sat down with scientist and entrepreneur Chris Burres, and this conversation stopped me in my tracks. We got into fasting, sleep, stress, mindset, and some compounds that are genuinely changing what is possible for human health. Not in a hype-driven, wellness-trend way. In a Nobel Prize-winning, peer-reviewed, cellular-level way. Chris has spent his career studying why we age and what we can actually do about it. And what he shares in this episode is not what you will hear anywhere else. Because this is not about living longer just to live longer. It is about waking up with energy. Thinking clearly. Feeling like yourself again. The kind of vitality that makes every year worth adding. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balance is a lie. And the pursuit of it might be the very thing burning you out. This episode is about something most high-achieving women have never been taught: how to manage your load the way elite athletes manage theirs. Not by doing more. Not by optimizing every hour. But by getting radically clear on what this season actually calls for, protecting your energy like it's your most valuable business asset, and releasing the invisible weight you've been carrying so long you've forgotten it's there. If you're holding a lot right now and wondering why you still feel behind, this episode will name exactly what's happening and give you the tools to change it today. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are not behind. You are not broken. And you do not need to become a tech expert to use AI in a way that actually changes your life. In this episode, I sit down with Natalie MacNeil, Emmy Award-winning media entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the most grounded and visionary voices in the online business world, for a conversation that will shift the way you see what is possible right now. Natalie has spent years helping ambitious women build businesses that are both profitable and deeply aligned, and she brings that same clarity, warmth, and strategic depth to everything we explore here. This is not a conversation about AI as a trend. It is a conversation about AI as a tool for liberation. We talk about where to start, what most women get wrong, and how to use AI in a way that amplifies your voice rather than flattens it. We go into the limiting beliefs quietly holding women back from embracing this era, the practical ways AI can support your content, your home, your travels, and your inner work, and what it really looks like to build an AI dream team that reflects your values and your vision. If you have been curious but hesitant, or dabbling but not yet seeing the results you want, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and show you the way forward. Because when you use AI with intention, it does not take away your magic. It gives you more space to live it. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/696 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the habits that make you the most successful… look a little unhinged from the outside? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the wellness rituals I swear by, the ones that might seem extra, quirky, or unnecessary, but have completely changed my energy, focus, and ability to stay grounded when life is full. Because I’ve learned this the hard way: success isn’t strategy. It’s capacity. It’s nervous system support that lets you hold more without cracking, lead without spiralling, and show up with clarity when the calendar is packed and the stakes are real. Inside, I’ll walk you through what I actually do behind the scenes to protect my sleep, reduce decision fatigue, and make my days feel cleaner and calmer. I’ll share a few of my most “unhinged” ones, plus the simple nightly reset that makes tomorrow easier before it even starts. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel tired, stretched, or one small inconvenience away from snapping, this episode will give you practical, permission-filled ideas you can start using immediately. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the key to better energy, deeper sleep, and a calmer nervous system was already inside your body, waiting to be understood? In this episode, I sit down with functional medicine expert Dr. Stephen Cabral to explore how simple lab testing can reveal powerful insights about your health. We talk about the five key labs that help you understand what’s really happening in your body, why heavy metals are showing up more often, and how mineral deficiencies can quietly drain your energy. We also dive into motherhood, nervous system burnout, and the reality that many parents forget to nourish themselves after having kids. Dr. Cabral shares practical tools to help you repair a fried nervous system, improve your sleep, and calm stress quickly when life feels overwhelming. This conversation is packed with simple, practical wisdom to help you better understand your body and support your health from the inside out. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many high-performing women look capable on the outside. Business running. Kids fed. Life moving. But internally? Overwhelmed. Second-guessing. Consuming more information yet trusting themselves less. In this episode, I unpack why the real issue often isn’t strategy — it’s your nervous system. When you’re under sustained pressure, your brain looks for certainty. So you consume more. Ask more opinions. Save more posts. But clarity isn’t found in more input. Clarity is a nervous system outcome. I share the subtle signs you’re outsourcing your intuition, why overconsumption quietly erodes self-trust, and the simple shift from calibration over consumption. You’ll learn my “One Decision, One Action” practice and a powerful 3-sentence reset you can use in real time to rebuild clean inner authority. If you’re a mother building a business or a woman carrying a lot, this episode will feel like exhale. You’re not broken. You’re overloaded. And there is a calmer, more grounded way to lead yourself. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/693 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re building a business but feeling stretched, time-poor, or unsure what actually drives long-term success, this episode will land. Entrepreneur and investor Jack Delosa joins me for a powerful conversation on why entrepreneurs really fail, what it takes to scale without burning out, and the 2026 shifts you need to know if you want to stay ahead. We talk mindset, identity, resilience, and seasons of prioritisation, plus the real-world dynamics that shape how you lead. Jack shares his perspective on masculine and feminine energy in business, tall poppy syndrome, surrounding yourself with the right people, and why he believes traditional schooling isn’t the only path for his children. Press play and let this expand how you think about business and your life. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/692 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of us feel full. Calendars full. Inboxes full. Minds full. And yet we keep committing. To the invite, the project, the opportunity, the thing that looks good on paper but feels heavy in your body. In this episode, I share the simple 60-second filter I run before I add anything new. Four questions that cut through overwhelm, prevent resentment, and keep your business and life aligned with your actual capacity. If you have ever said yes and instantly regretted it, or wondered why your life feels so full but not deeply fulfilling, this one is for you. Work with me: www.melissaambrosini.com/strategy Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/691 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re succeeding on paper but feeling flat, wired, or quietly exhausted, this episode will land. Executive coach and spiritual teacher Keren Eldad joins me for a conversation that cuts through the noise and gets to the real root of burnout. We talk about the relentless pursuit of “more,” the hidden cost of being a high performer, and why peace and purpose start with better questions, not bigger goals. Keren blends psychology, Kabbalah, and grounded compassion to help you dismantle sloppy thinking and come home to yourself. You’ll learn how to begin self-inquiry without overwhelm, why self-compassion has to come before growth, what Tikkun really means, and what to do when you’re in a dark place. We also explore soulmates, redefining success from the inside out, and the simple daily practices that keep you anchored. Press play, and let this one shift something deep. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/690 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Get Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed isn’t a lack of discipline, but a lack of capacity? In this powerful solo episode, I’m inviting you to lead your life like a calm, regulated CEO. Not from hustle. Not from force. But from safety, presence, and nervous system support. So many women are trying to build big lives on exhausted systems, then wondering why everything feels hard. Today, I’m breaking down the shifts that help you expand your capacity, regulate your nervous system, and lead yourself with clarity and power. You’ll learn what capacity actually is and how your nervous system shapes what you can hold, the key difference between discipline and regulation, and the CEO Reset model for coming back to calm in the moments you feel overstimulated. I’ll also share the three daily rhythms that create sustainable energy, the boundaries that protect the CEO within you, and the core truths to anchor into every day, especially if you’ve been feeling snappy, scattered, touched-out, or like you’re constantly behind. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes. Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When your child gets sick, it can feel unsettling fast. Your mind races. Your confidence wobbles. And suddenly you’re questioning every decision. In this episode, I’m joined by paediatrician Dr Golly for a calm, grounding conversation every parent needs. We talk about how to tell when your child needs medical support and when you can safely care for them at home. We explore the must-haves for your at-home kit, Dr Golly’s perspective on homeopathy, and when it’s supportive to intervene instead of letting an illness run its course. We also dive into immunity. From everyday exposure to bugs, to chickenpox, to simple ways to strengthen your child’s immune system over time. And just as importantly, we talk about you. The parent. Your energy. Your wellbeing. And why releasing guilt and filling your own cup matters more than you think. This episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and calmer the next time your child isn’t well. Because you don’t need more fear. You need clarity, compassion, and trust in yourself. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/688 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Get Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever said yes when you meant no, held it together, and then felt flat or resentful afterward? That feeling is what I call the good girl hangover. In this episode, I share what the good girl hangover really is, why it sneaks up on so many women, and how the pattern quietly pulls you away from your truth. We explore the subtle signs you’re in a good girl season and why overgiving often feels safer than being honest. I also walk you through three simple but powerful shifts to help you step out of people-pleasing without guilt, self-judgment, or swinging into rebellion. These shifts bring you back into self-trust, clarity, and emotional safety. This conversation is a loving invitation to stop abandoning yourself to be liked and start choosing honesty instead. You don’t need to become harder. You just need to become truer. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/687 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Get Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your child’s brain is being shaped by a screen more than by you. And it’s happening in tiny moments you barely notice. The “just five minutes.” The quick reset. The quiet in the back seat. But those minutes add up. And they teach your child what comfort is. What connection is. And where to go when they feel bored, restless, lonely, or overwhelmed. In this episode, we get brutally honest about technology, children, and self-worth. We unpack what constant stimulation can do to a child’s nervous system, identity, and sense of belonging. And we talk about what builds real connection instead. I also share what it’s been like raising my children without screens, why we chose that path, and what it has taught me about boredom, creativity, presence, and trust. This isn’t about demonising technology. It’s about awareness and intention. Because our children don’t need more stimulation. They need more presence. If you’re a parent, caregiver, or planning a family one day, press play now. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/686 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Get Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some conversations shift the way you see yourself and your life. This one does exactly that. Today I’m joined by mindset expert and Activations founder Mimi Bouchard for a grounded, expansive conversation about energy, identity, and real transformation. Mimi shares how she built her life and business by working from the inside out, why tuning into your energy changes everything, and how simple tools like activations can rewire your brain and shift your self-talk. We explore success, daily rituals, mindset, and the five core areas of life that shape your reality. If you’re ready to elevate your energy, soften your inner dialogue, and create success that feels aligned and sustainable, this episode is for you. Settle in. This one will meet you exactly where you are. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/685 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Get Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This meditation is an invitation to come home to who you truly are, not who you think you should be, not who the world has asked you to become, but the most grounded, expansive, loving version of you. Your highest self already exists within you; she is calm, she is clear, and she is deeply connected to her intuition and her truth.  In this episode, I guide you through a gentle yet powerful meditation designed to help you embody that version of yourself right now, not someday, not when you’re “ready,” but today. This is a practice you can return to whenever you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, and it’s especially supportive if you’re calling in more alignment, confidence, self-trust, or inner peace.  Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and allow yourself to fully receive as you move through a grounding practice to settle your nervous system and arrive in the present moment, a guided visualisation to connect with your highest self and her energy, an opportunity to embody clarity, confidence, and calm at a cellular level, gentle prompts to anchor this version of you into everyday life, and a feeling of deep nourishment, alignment, and inner safety. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/684 for the show notes. Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletter Get my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentone Follow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.