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Melissa shares her personal journey with Ritalin, from the moment it felt like the answer after receiving an ADHD diagnosis from Dr. Amen, to realizing it ultimately wasn't the right path for her. She opens up about the initial clarity, the energy crashes that followed, and the pivotal moment that led her to stop taking stimulants altogether. This episode is simply Melissa's personal experience, not medical advice, and a reminder that we all deserve to feel good in our minds and bodies while finding what works best for us. The supplement protocol that’s helped Melissa support her brain since coming off medication: Calm my brainNeurolinkFocus & EnergyHappy Saffron PlusPMS Relief+   Doc Amen episode 1 Doc Amen episode 2 Substack where Melissa discusses this topic here.  Shop all KBH Jewels at www.KBHJewels.com and use code MWH10 for 10% off.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth. Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Gate Portal, happening on 8/8, is a powerful opportunity to get clear on what you want to call into your life and reconnect with your deepest desires. In this episode, Melissa shares her suggested manifestation practice of writing down eight specific intentions as the portal begins to open, along with the eight beliefs or habits that may be holding you back. She explores the power of trusting the universe, believing in what's possible, and taking aligned action. Whether you're calling in a goal or simply a feeling you want to experience more of, this episode is an invitation to dream bigger, let go of what's standing in your way, and remember that every day is a chance to begin again. In this episode, Melissa references and highly recommends this meditation to help move through your stuff and call in your deepest desires. 15 Min Meditation and Breathwork: To Move Through it Visit www.functionhealth.com/movewithheart and use code MELISSA25 at sign-up to get a $25 credit towards your membership. Work with Heath here and find him on social here.  Jenna Zoe’s social + website. Jamie Graber’s social + website.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you're doing all the things that usually make you feel grounded, but nothing is coming through? In this episode, Melissa explores the power of getting quiet, grounding through the breath and taking an honest inventory of where your energy is going. She shares why restricting distractions, like the morning scroll, can create space for clarity and reflects on how running has become a way to move toward the parts of herself she's being called to embrace, rather than running away from the parts of her life she once wanted to escape. This is a conversation about trusting the path ahead, leaning into fear, and creating space to hear what's calling you. Visit www.functionhealth.com/movewithheart  and use code MELISSA25 at sign-up to get a $25 credit towards your membership. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Melissa explores what it truly means to lean all the way in and asks the question: are you really giving 100% to every area of your life. Everything from your relationships, and your work, to yourself. She shares a recent awakening around not fully showing up in certain parts of her life, the importance of identifying what matters most, and learning to trust yourself more deeply. Melissa also reflects on being more present with loved ones, embracing challenges as gifts in disguise, strengthening relationships through intentional effort, and how excellence in the small daily habits can completely shift your life. Constantly evolving and not being afraid of that Visit www.functionhealth.com/movewithheart  and use code MELISSA25 at sign-up to get a $25 credit towards your membership. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this candid and hilarious episode, Sabrina Rudin talks about her new book Healthy with a Side of Happy: 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Your Family and what it really takes to feel good in your body. She shares how her childhood shaped her approach to nourishment and how she thoughtfully feeds her kids, including the adjustments she’s made for her son’s anxiety. Sabrina dives into her passion for farmers markets, plant-based meals, and rethinking dairy. She opens up about her journey through motherhood, rebuilding herself after feeling “down and out,” trusting life’s plan, and how working with a naturopath transformed her health. Packed with practical tips highlighting  filtered water, organic foods, and non-toxic cookware, this episode is full of insight, honesty, and plenty of laughs. Listen to Sabrina’s first episode on the podcast here! Order Sabrina’s new cookbook out now here!  You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MWH15 and using code MWH15 at checkout. Head over to eightsleep.com/melissa/ and use the code MELISSA to get $350 off the Pod 5 Ultra. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, Melissa reflects on the importance of staying connected to yourself and the truth of who you are. She invites you to get honest about how you’re showing up, how you feel, and the energy you’re bringing into your daily life and interactions. She highlights how negative thought patterns can become a default, how gossip may feel good in the moment but not after, and why triggers can actually be opportunities for growth. Melissa leaves you with a simple challenge: notice your first thoughts when you wake up as they often set the tone for your day and ask yourself if that’s how you want to feel. Use code START for a discount  on melissawoodhealth.com. Go to Tejari and use code MWH20 for 20% off.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some time away from solo episodes, Melissa is back behind the mic for a much-needed reset. She takes a step back to reconnect with why she started the podcast while getting honest about how it all began to feel like too much. All from rigid guest scheduling to saying yes too often and losing alignment through the process. Melissa reflects on taking ownership, shifting out of ego and into a more soul-led place, and remembering that things aren’t happening to you, they’re happening for you. After a conversation with a friend reignited her love for the show, she’s stepping into a new season of solo episodes by choosing flow over force and getting clear on where she truly wants to put her time and energy while encouraging you to do the same.  You can shop all Saie Beauty at sephora.com or saiehello.com.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa sits down with renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel Amen for the third time to explore the connection between brain health and overall wellbeing. Following her recent ADHD diagnosis, Melissa shares the changes she’s been making and why understanding the brain itself can transform the way we approach mental health. They discuss the stigma surrounding stimulant medications and the differences between Adderall and Ritalin. Dr. Amen explains how brain scans can reveal the effects of past trauma and why the brain has a remarkable ability to heal. Melissa also shares the tools she’s exploring to support her brain health including hormone balancing, saffron for PMS relief, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy and how these insights have shaped a more mindful, intentional approach to her life and wellness. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MWH15 and using code MWH15 at checkout. Visit dreamrecovery.io and use the code MWH15 for 15% off.  CODE: 250INF for $250 off Amen Clinics services at https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-visit/ Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this part two solo episode, Melissa shifts the focus to relationships and shares how to strengthen the ones that truly matter and let joy lead. She opens up about her tendency toward hyper-independence and the reminder that no matter how capable we are, we all need love, support, and real connection. From deep belly laughs with friends to finding small, consistent rituals with your partner, she shares how prioritizing fun and togetherness creates a ripple effect of abundance. Melissa also reflects on the importance of one-on-one time with her kids, being intentional with your calendar, and doing less so life can really land. She urges everyone to find the people you feel your best with, protect that time, and ask yourself each day how you can make the most of it, because simplicity is where grounding, clarity, and true connection live. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MWH15 and using code MWH15 at checkout. Visit www.functionhealth.com/movewithheart  and use code MELISSA25 at sign-up to get a $25 credit towards  your membership. Get 1 Year of MWH for only $119.99 with code JOIN and start the Strong Signature Series today. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This solo is an invitation to come back to what’s essential and release what’s creating unnecessary noise in your life. Melissa shares her thoughts on how decluttering your physical space often mirrors your internal state, and can bring clarity, focus, and energetic relief. If you don’t use it or love it, it’s okay to let it go. This episode also touches on consumption overload and becoming more mindful of where your time, money, and attention are going. Not every moment needs to be filled with sound or stimulation. Stillness and empty space are necessary for regulation and alignment. She also discusses getting clear on our decision making with where we spend our time and the fact that a “maybe” is often a no. Simplifying isn’t about doing less. It’s about making room for what truly matters. Go to eatprima.com  and use code MELISSA15for 15% off for  a single pack of 7 bars. Get 1 Year of MWH for only $119.99 with code JOIN and start the Strong Signature Series today. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about being in true alignment with ourselves. It opens with a grounding moment to fully arrive in the present. Melissa shares how she made a vision board for 2026 by clarifying her desires and becoming the energy she wants to attract, emphasizing the power of the pause and learning to sit in discomfort. She reflects on examining the way you show up for yourself, how that shapes your relationships, and how aligned actions create ripple effects in your life. She discusses using breath as an anchor for self-awareness and shares key insights from her conversation with Dr. Amen that inspired a focus on optimizing brain health. She opens up about learning she has ADHD, the validation it brought, and the steps she’s taking to support focus. The episode closes with her word for 2026, fly, along with reflections on owning your truth, honoring small moments, shifting supportive habits, and asking whether your actions are building or destroying. Go to vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code MWH for 50% off your first month of membership. Get 1 Year of MWH for only $119.99 with code JOIN and start the Strong Signature Series today. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa sits down with her Kabbalah teacher, Eitan, for an honest conversation about how Kabbalah and Eitan’s guidance has shifted her life. They explore the power of vulnerability, getting honest with yourself, and the four steps to aligning with the light: embracing the present moment, recognizing that the light is already within you, staying open, and allowing yourself to be guided. They discuss the tools that lead to real fulfillment and transformation, how to pause in the face of life’s triggers, and the difference between operating from ego versus the soul. Melissa shares how spending more time going inward has helped her release the need for external validation, become more intentional, and rethink how she shares her life online. Eitan explains the Kabbalistic concept of Tikkune, or your soul’s correction, and how each person has unique challenges they are meant to overcome. Together, they encourage us to trust the unknown and Eitan closes with the story of how he began working with Madonna almost 30 years ago.  To explore the teachings of Kabbalah, visit Kabbalah.com to explore the new Kabbalah Master Classes, including a course with Eitan and Madonna ‘The Mystical Secrets of the Zohar.’ Follow @kabbalahcentre and @eitanyardeni on IG.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with renowned brain health expert, Dr. Daniel Amen, to explore how our thoughts, habits, and daily choices shape the way we feel and live. Dr. Amen breaks down the concept of the “doom loop,” explaining how it forms and why it’s so easy to get trapped in. He shares what allows him to live pain-free at 70 and explains how aging can be accelerated or slowed based on the choices we make. They explore the supplements he recommends for foundational brain health, how to support family members who may be living with darkness, and why cultivating positivity is essential for a healthy brain. Dr. Amen also shares a simple daily practice including beginning the morning by asking what he’s excited about and ending the day by reflecting on what went well. This conversation is full of insight, compassion, and practical tools for anyone looking to create a healthier, more grounded, and empowered life. Visit www.functionhealth.com/movewithheart  and use code MOVEWITHHEART100 at sign-up to get $100 off your membership and own your health. Get $50 off Joovv using code MWH50. Get Dr. Amen’s new book, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Pain” here and follow him on IG here.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been six years since Melissa last had a sip of alcohol. In this episode, she shares what called her to stop, how choosing discomfort led to real transformation, and the clarity that came from stepping into a life that feels aligned. She explores the question, “Are you believing everything you think?” and opens up about why she doesn’t identify as “sober” and what that means for her journey. Melissa also touches on a key lesson from next week’s episode with Dr. Amen: how every choice either strengthens or harms the brain. This is a year of stripping back, telling the truth, and living with radical transparency. Melissa invites you to reflect: Are you okay with where your life is right now, or are you craving more? A powerful conversation for anyone reevaluating their relationship with alcohol, identity, or the life they want to create. Get a special deal now through December 1st for up to $700 off the Pod 5 Ultra. The extended sale is between December 2nd - 31st for up to $400 off the Pod 5 Ultra with my code MELISSA at eightsleep.com/melissa for these special offers.  Ready to meet someone great? Start your love story on Bumble. Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melissa sits down with her best friend, Chrissy Godwin, for a second time on the pod to have a candid conversation about life, friendship, and self-discovery. They discuss learning to respond instead of react, embracing their truths instead of people-pleasing, and the moment Melissa decided to go deeper in her life. They get brutally honest in the most loving way, reflecting on how their circles shrink as they grow older and how to spot the real ones. Chrissy shares exciting updates about her new relationship, while they both swap beauty tips from skincare to botox. They also explore the value of listening more, living in the moment, keeping long-distance friendships strong, and finding food freedom with an “I want it, I eat it” mindset. Full of laughter, honesty, and inspiration, this episode celebrates friendship and living life on your own terms. Ready to meet someone great? Start your love story on Bumble. Go to Joovv.com/melissa and apply code MELISSA for a limited-time Black Friday offer through December 1st with savings of up to $1,000 on select Joovv products. Get a special deal now through December 1st for up to $700 off the Pod 5 Ultra. The extended sale is between December 2nd - 31st for up to $400 off the Pod 5 Ultra with my code MELISSA at eightsleep.com/melissa for these special offers.  Follow us on Instagram at @melissawoodtepperberg and @melissawoodhealth Follow Chrissy on IG here. Limited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE on melissawoodhealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.