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▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Dr. Mindy Pelz had spent decades building a life most people would call a success... a thriving career, bestselling books, a message reaching millions. But underneath it, she was running on empty, and she didn't see it coming until her body forced her to stop. In this conversation, Dr. Mindy opens up about the year everything caught up with her: a devastating personal loss, the LA fires, and an anxiety so intense it felt physically crushing. We talk about what it really means to lose yourself while doing everything "right," and how the body keeps score long before the mind is willing to listen. Using the framework from my book, The Connection Code, we walk through what misalignment actually looks like in real life, why it builds in small moments rather than one big crisis, and what it takes to find your way back to yourself when you've spent years prioritizing everyone else. In this episode, we explore: ▶︎ Why breakdowns are rarely caused by one event, but by many small misalignments ▶︎ How chronic people-pleasing and performance can disconnect you from yourself ▶︎ What it means to "ask your body" what it's trying to protect you from when you’re feeling anxious or depressed ▶︎ Why reconnecting with the version of yourself that existed before responsibility took over matters ▶︎ Simple, daily practices for staying connected to yourself, even when life doesn't slow down If you've ever felt like you're holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this conversation will feel like an exhale. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a holistic health expert, fasting educator, and bestselling author of Fast Like a Girl, Eat Like A Girl, Age Like A Girl, The Menopause Reset, and The Reset Factor. **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  ▶︎ Grab my new book The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things…checking the boxes, pushing through, staying productive...and still feeling off? Still feeling like you can never fully exhale? You're not alone. And you're not broken. In this episode, Michael Holland, creator of a global movement of body-based practices that started on the beaches of Miami and are now spreading around the world, shares how simple movement and breath can release the stored stress your body has been holding onto, regulate your nervous system, and help you reconnect to yourself from the inside out. This isn't about adding another thing to your to-do list. It's about coming home to yourself. We cover: ▶︎ Why high performers are often the most disconnected from their bodies  ▶︎ How stored stress works, and why pushing through never fully clears it  ▶︎ The simple movement and breath practice that takes 10-15 minutes a day  ▶︎ How to shift from ego-driven striving to self-love as your motivation  ▶︎ Why becoming your own best healer starts with listening to your body If you've been overwhelmed, running on empty, or craving a simpler and more honest way back to yourself, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES Transform your life by mastering your mind body & energy with Michael Holland:  https://www.mindbodyenergymovement.com  Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikerholland  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  ▶︎ Grab my new book The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Stress isn’t the problem. Staying stuck in stress is. Do you ever feel like you're always "on" and never truly recovering? Maybe you're doing all the “right” things...the workouts, the morning routines, the self-care...but you still feel like you can't fully come down from the stress of your day. Stress isn't the enemy. It's actually your body's best friend. The real problem is when we get stuck in that stressed state and never come back down. That's chronic stress, and science has made it pretty clear that it's the number one driver of inflammation, aging, and disease on a cellular level. In this episode, I sit down with Salim Najjar, better known as The HRV Guy, to talk about heart rate variability. What it is, why it matters, and how it reveals whether your nervous system is stuck in "go mode" or actually recovering the way it's designed to. Salim shares his five pathways for improving your HRV and building a more resilient nervous system: ▶︎ Why sleep is the non-negotiable foundation for nervous system health  ▶︎ How hormetic stress (like cold plunges and saunas) trains your body to recover faster  ▶︎ The power of reframing... and how one simple mindset shift tripled Salim's HRV overnight  ▶︎ Why the intention behind what you're doing matters more than the doing itself  ▶︎ How your relationships and community directly impact your nervous system We also talk about something I think every woman needs to hear: The difference between doing self-care and actually receiving it.  Because if your rest still feels like a to-do list, your body isn't getting what it needs. Whether you're new to HRV or already tracking it, this conversation will change the way you think about stress, recovery, and what it really means to feel calm. RESOURCES ▶︎ Take Salim's free HRV Archetype Quiz: https://thathrvguy.com/hrv-quiz  ▶︎ Interested in an Oura Ring for tracking your HRV? Grab one here  CONNECT WITH SALIM Website: https://thathrvguy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Grab The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  ▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  The hormonal landscape today is so confusing. Everywhere you turn there's different advice about what you should or shouldn't do, especially as a woman in midlife. Have you been to your doctor feeling exhausted, anxious, unable to sleep... and been told your labs look fine? Maybe you've even been prescribed antidepressants or sleep medication when the real issue was never addressed? You're not alone, and it's not your fault. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Amy Killen, a former ER physician turned integrative and hormonal medicine expert, to finally bring some clarity to the overwhelming world of hormones, HRT, and perimenopause. Dr. Amy has seen the failures of the traditional medical system firsthand (including with her own mother) and now dedicates her career to helping women feel heard, get real answers, and optimize their health. We cover so much in this conversation, including: ▶︎ Why perimenopause can start as early as 35 and what symptoms to watch for ▶︎ The one hormone most women are losing first (and why it matters so much) ▶︎ The truth about hormone therapy and cancer... what the 2002 study actually showed ▶︎ Why bioidentical hormones are different from what scared everyone 20 years ago ▶︎ How stress is literally stealing your progesterone ▶︎ The surprising connection between sex, oxytocin, and longevity ▶︎ How to find a provider who will actually listen to you Whether you're in perimenopause, approaching it, or just trying to make sense of all the conflicting information out there, this one is for you. My goal is always to bring in brilliant women with differing perspectives so that you can take in the information, trust your inner compass, and build your own map. There is no one size fits all...there is one size fits YOU. Dr. Amy’s Links: Website: http://www.dramykillen.com/  Humanaut Health Website: http://www.humanauthealth.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amybkillen/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.amybkillen  Substack: https://dramybkillen.substack.com/  OTHER RESOURCES: ▶︎ Podcast episode about hormones with Dr. Nasha Winters: https://youtu.be/_fjW29liO6A  ▶︎ If you’re looking for another trusted resource for help with your hormones, reach out to Dr. Laura DeCesaris: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lauradecesaris/  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Are you doing all the things...eating well, exercising, trying to get more sleep...and still feeling off? Brain fog, exhaustion, trouble sleeping, hair thinning, brittle nails...if any of this sounds familiar, there might be one foundational piece that’s missing (and nobody's talking about). In this episode I'm sitting down with Caroline Alan, a mineral expert and health educator, and she blew my mind with this conversation. We're talking about how most of us are mineral depleted and don't even know it, and how that one missing piece could be behind so many of the symptoms we've been trying to fix with everything else. Caroline shares her own story of dealing with flatlined adrenals, gut inflammation, recurring sinus infections, periodontal disease, and years of terrible sleep, and how re-mineralization changed all of it. We'll cover things like: ▶︎ Why our food no longer contains the minerals it used to (and what that means for your body) ▶︎ The difference between supplementation and re-mineralization ▶︎ Why your body is like a city in a "brownout" when it's mineral depleted ▶︎ The symptoms that are actually your body asking for help ▶︎ A simple, foundational solution that works for the whole family (my kids use it too!) If you've ever felt like your body isn't broken but something is just...missing, this one's for you. Resources mentioned: ▶︎ BEAM Minerals: http://www.beamminerals.com (Use code MELISSA for a discount!) ▶︎ Caroline's book, The Mineral Reset: https://mineralresetbook.com Connect with Caroline: Website: https://www.carolinealan.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinealan.official/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinealan.official  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinealan.official  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carolinealan.official  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  What if stress isn’t the enemy? In this conversation, Dr. Melissa Sonners sits down with physician, yoga teacher, and longevity expert Dr. Ingrid Yang to explore a powerful reframe: the right kind of stress can actually make us stronger. They talk about how intentional stressors like breathwork, cold exposure, exercise, and fasting can help build resilience, and why recovery is the piece most people miss.  You’ll also hear how to think about chronic stress, nervous system regulation, burnout, and why learning to recover may be one of the most important skills for long-term health. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, depleted, anxious, or like your body is working against you, this episode will help you understand what stress is really doing, and how to work with it instead of against it. In this episode, we cover: - Why stress is not always the problem - How resilience is built through challenge + recovery - The role of breathwork in nervous system regulation - When stress is helpful vs. when it becomes too much - Why recovery is a skill you have to practice - A fresh perspective on perimenopause, menopause, and reinvention Connect with Dr. Yang: Website: https://ingridyang.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/ingridyangMD  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  How many times have you gotten to the end of the day feeling completely depleted, only to realize you get to wake up and do it all again tomorrow? I've been there. For a long time, I was there every single day. As women, we're natural caretakers. We spend our days pouring into everyone and everything around us, and by the time we find a spare five minutes, we're so fried that we don't even know what we actually need anymore.  So we default to what I call a "Jacuzzi experience"... scrolling our phones, checking email one more time, reaching for something that feels good in the moment but leaves us feeling empty. The problem isn't that you don't have free time. It's that the free time you DO have isn't actually recharging you. In this episode I'm walking you through The Connection Code framework: Five simple categories of things you can do in just five minutes to actually reconnect with yourself, generate dopamine naturally, and feel like yourself again. You don't need more hours in your day. You just need to be more intentional with the minutes you already have. That's the whole promise of The Connection Code, and I cannot wait for you to feel the difference. RESOURCES ▶︎ Download your Connection Code PDF here: https://drmelissasonners.com/connection-code/  ▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Are you doing all the "right things" for your health...the supplements, the protocols, the cleanses...and still not feeling like you hoped? What if the missing piece isn't more complicated health protocols, but something simple you need to return to? In this episode I'm joined by Carrie Bennett, a quantum biologist, educator, and founder of Sol Circle, who spent years trying to heal through protocols and supplement routines that weren't moving the needle.  Within three days of making simple changes to her light environment and daily habits, she felt better than she had in years. Carrie breaks down the science of circadian biology in a way that is both grounded and profoundly practical, and shares the simple shifts you can start tonight and tomorrow morning to change how you sleep, how you feel, and how you show up. In this episode we cover: ▶︎ What quantum biology actually is (and why it's more accessible than it sounds) ▶︎ How your home lighting may be keeping your nervous system stuck on high alert ▶︎ Why morning sunlight is one of the most powerful free health tools available ▶︎ How "microdosing" sunlight in 2-minute breaks throughout your day can reset your mood, focus, and energy ▶︎ The surprising impact of earthing and grounding on your brainwave state ▶︎ How EMFs from Wi-Fi, devices, and smart tech may be disrupting your sleep ▶︎ Practical tips for creating a sleep-promoting light environment tonight ▶︎ How to model these habits for your kids without forcing anything If you've been craving something that feels science-based but also deeply human...something that's about doing less, not more...this conversation is going to feel like the exhale you've been looking for. CONNECT WITH CARRIE: Website: https://www.carriebwellness.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriebwellness/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carriebwellness  RESOURCES ▶︎ Red light filter hack for your iPhone: https://youtu.be/XZ3EFgs3CQg  ▶︎ Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired  ▶︎ Regular Red light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3Q9CZLc ▶︎ My favorite blue blocker glasses (use code INSPIRED for a discount!): https://vivarays.com/melissasonners  ▶︎ EMF blocking wearables: blushield.com   **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ If you’re stuck in constant urgency mode, this free mini masterclass will help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset ▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Are you physically present in your life but mentally somewhere else entirely? Maybe you’re also snapping at the people you love, or moving so fast through your days that you know you're going to look up one day and not remember the moments within them. You don’t have a discipline or motivation problem...it's a physiology problem.  Your nervous system has been running in survival mode for years, and nobody taught you how to shift out of it. In this episode I'm walking you through my Roadmap to Realignment.  This is the resource I get asked about more than any other, and the one women keep coming back to because it works in real life. Not just on a perfect morning, but when you're overwhelmed, when you're behind, and when you're about to lose it on someone you love. Your brain has natural “gears” (theta, alpha, beta, and delta brainwaves) and most of us are running in the "get sh*t done" gear all day long, completely skipping the other gears.  I'll show you how to move through your entire day using all of them the way you’re wired to.  We'll cover: ▶︎ The morning practice that seeds calm into your entire day (it's not meditation) ▶︎ Why your best ideas come in the shower (and how to access that state on purpose) ▶︎ The 90-minute "pulse" technique to keep your brain from burning out during the workday ▶︎ How to actually wind down at night so you get deep, restorative sleep ▶︎ Why catching yourself when you drift is the win (not perfection) This isn't about becoming someone new. It's about coming back home to who you already are. Grab something to write with... you're going to want to take notes. Resources mentioned: ▶︎ Sit Spot Ideas: https://youtu.be/w7biHnjVFdk  ▶︎ Red Light Filter iPhone Shortcut: https://youtu.be/XZ3EFgs3CQg  ▶︎ Order my Journal: https://drmelissasonners.com/be-inspired-guided-journal/  Light related items: ▶︎ Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired  ▶︎ Regular Red light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3Q9CZLc  ▶︎ Amber book light: https://amzn.to/3SXa3Gx  ▶︎ Red light pen: https://amzn.to/3U9d3ks  ▶︎ Sleep aid red night lights: https://amzn.to/3UlPqp8  ▶︎ Viva Ray blue light blocker glasses (use code INSPIRED for a discount!): https://vivarays.com/melissasonners  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Does one stressful moment end up following you around for the rest of your day? Maybe someone cuts you off in traffic, or you have a tense interaction with your partner or a coworker, and hours later you're still replaying it in your head.  If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And it's actually not your fault. In this episode I'm walking you through the simple neuroscience behind why your brain gets stuck in these negative "mental loops" and, more importantly, how to get out of them quickly. You'll learn why we're hardwired for negativity (and how that's actually meant to protect us), the difference between your amygdala's fear response and your prefrontal cortex (your "CEO brain"), and practical macro and micro strategies to reset when stress pulls you out of alignment. I'll also share free tools and resources to help you train this muscle every single day, so you can be more present with your family, respond instead of react, and stop letting stress run your life. Whether you're a busy mom juggling it all or just someone who tends to overthink, this episode will give you the awareness and the tools to take back control. RESOURCES ▶︎ Join the 5-Day Self-With Challenge: https://drmelissasonners.com/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with/  ▶︎ Get The Connection Code Video & PDF: https://drmelissasonners.com/connection-code/  ▶︎ My favorite PEMF Mat: https://tidd.ly/4dMg2pZ  ▶︎ Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired  ▶︎ Regular red light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3Q9CZLc  ▶︎ Amber book light: https://amzn.to/3SXa3Gx  ▶︎ Here’s the blue square study I mentioned: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2001/03/010327080532.htm  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencyreset  ▶︎ Order my new book “The Connection Code”: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Are you waking up every morning and immediately jumping into logistics, emails, and go-mode? Your "productive" morning routine is actually training your nervous system to stay in fight or flight. If that’s you, you’re not alone…that was my story!  I used to wake up, slam coffee so strong it made my armpits sweaty, catch up on emails, and then hit a 5:45 AM CrossFit class, flipping tires while my body was still stiff from the night.  From the outside it looked like I was "filling my cup," but I was actually programming my nervous system for stress before my day even started. But there’s a better way! In this episode I'm sharing how you can literally rewire your brain for calm by using the first few minutes of your morning differently.  When you wake up, you're in a powerful brainwave state called alpha. It’s a state that is highly suggestible and directly connected to your subconscious. What you do (or don't do) during this window shapes how your entire day unfolds. I'll walk you through exactly how to set up what I call a "sit spot," the simple tools you can use during this time, and just as importantly... what NOT to do. You'll also learn: ▶︎ Why your "productive" morning routine might actually be training your nervous system for fight or flight ▶︎ The difference between alpha and beta brainwaves and why it matters for moms ▶︎ How just 5 minutes in alpha can give you access to clarity, calm, and peak performance all day ▶︎ Practical tips for setting up your sit spot (lighting, sound, environment) ▶︎ How to build trust in the process when it feels uncomfortable or unproductive at first This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about letting go of the habits that pull you away from who you actually are, so you can show up as a calmer, more present, more connected version of yourself. RESOURCES ▶︎ PEMF Mat: https://tidd.ly/4dMg2pZ  ▶︎ Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired  ▶︎ Regular Red light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3Q9CZLc  ▶︎ Amber book light: https://amzn.to/3SXa3Gx  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Get my FREE ‘Self-with' Checklist: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/Self-With-checklist   ▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  You've been told to be more disciplined. To push harder. To just do the thing. But what if discipline was never the real problem? In this episode, breathwork expert and global speaker Samantha Skelly breaks down the concept of nervous system safety and why building it is the key to breaking free from the patterns holding you back. Procrastination, self-sabotage, and shutting down aren't character flaws... they're your body trying to protect you from something it still perceives as unsafe. Samantha shares her own journey from anxiety, eating disorders, and a relentless inner critic to healing, building multiple seven-figure businesses, and discovering that peace is more powerful than pressure ever was. Plus, she walks us through her signature Breath of Joy practice live, a two-to-three minute breathwork technique you can do anywhere to clear your mind, shift your energy, and reconnect with yourself fast. You’ll learn things like: ▶︎ Why self-sabotage and procrastination are protection responses, not laziness ▶︎ What somatic safety is and how to build it daily ▶︎ How breathwork became Samantha's gateway out of anxiety and into healing ▶︎ Why peace has made her more successful than pressure ever did ▶︎ The cost of your current decisions on your future self ▶︎ The Breath of Joy practice (done live, step by step!) Whether you're a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or just someone who's tired of feeling stuck, this episode is your reminder that you already have everything you need inside of you, and a shift in your state is just a breath away.  FOLLOW SAMANTHA Website: https://www.samanthaskelly.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/  Pause Breathwork website: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/  Pause Breathwork App: https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/  RESOURCES ▶︎ My favorite red light - The Glow Light by Sauna Space: https://sauna.space/inspired Use code INSPIRED for 10% off! ▶︎ Grab your Higher Dose PEMF Mat (use code DRSONNERS15 for a discount): https://higherdose.com/products/infrared-pemf-mat?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=1711217&1711217&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1711217&awc=86123_1764658767_4b696c1751239db29557ca7413c6a23b  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Order my new book, The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com ▶︎ Get my FREE ‘Self-with' Checklist: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/Self-With-checklist Do you ever feel like you've lost touch with yourself? Like somewhere along the way, the confident, knowing, grounded version of you got buried under the noise of daily life? You're not alone... and it's not your fault. In this video, Dr. Melissa Sonners introduces you to the inner voice that's been with you your entire life. She's your intuition, your inner guide, your most powerful ally. And most of us have completely stopped listening to her. You'll learn how to: ▶︎ Identify your inner voice and understand how she shows up in your life ▶︎ Name her (yes, really!) so you can start working with her instead of against her ▶︎ Create a little distance between your inner critic and your true, highest self ▶︎ Redefine self-care in a way that actually fits into your busy life ▶︎ Reconnect with your feminine intuition for more clarity, confidence, and calm This isn't about adding more to your plate. It's about tuning back in to the guide you were born with, the one who's been waiting for you to listen. She's still there. And she has a lot to say. **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎ Get my FREE ‘Self-with' Checklist: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/Self-With-checklist   ▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com Does it feel like you’re stuck in fight or flight? What if the most powerful health tool you have isn't a gadget, a supplement, or a self-care appointment, but is already inside you? In this talk from Copenhagen Health Week (CPHHW), Dr. Melissa Sonners shares why so many women have outsourced their wellbeing to external tools, and what it looks like to come back home to yourself instead. Drawing from her own experience with meningitis, encephalitis, and Lyme disease brought on by years of ignoring her body's whispers, Melissa breaks down the neuroscience of nervous system regulation in a way that's simple, practical, and actually fun. This isn't another thing to add to your to-do list. It's a reminder that YOU are the magic, and you always have been. **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok

▶︎▶︎ Get my FREE ‘Self-with' Checklist: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/Self-With-checklist   Are you experiencing brain fog, joint stiffness, or constant fatigue? Do you wake up tired, struggle to think clearly, or feel like your body just isn't what it used to be? You might be telling yourself "I guess this is just aging"... but what if it's not? In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta (PhD and Ayurvedic practitioner) reveals why that constellation of symptoms you're experiencing isn't aging at all...it's inflammation.  And more importantly, she shares the simple daily rituals that can help you pause the inflammation and feel like yourself again. Discover how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern science to address chronic inflammation at the root cause, not just mask the symptoms. These practical, ancient tools are perfect for busy women who want better health without adding another full-time job to their plate. Your body isn't failing you...it's sending you messages. Start listening today. RESOURCES ▶︎ Dr. Shivani's Supplements & Teas (use code: MELISSA for a discount!): https://fusionaryformulas.com/?sca_ref=10256069.6Jms0prGWhCFdMAL  ▶︎ The Inflammation Code book by Dr. Shivani Gupta: https://amzn.to/3OlCq2v  ▶︎ Order my new book The Connection Code: https://theconnectioncodebook.com  Connect with Dr. Shivani: Website: https://shivanigupta.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshivanigupta  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theshivanigupta  **************** Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you’re tuning in on YouTube, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we’re so grateful you’re here. Follow Melissa: ▶︎ YouTube ▶︎ Facebook ▶︎ Instagram ▶︎ TikTok