Grief, Guts And Green Smoothies

Melissa breaks down how when we pursue growth, distance between ourselves and others can grow, too. She shares how this may surface in dialogue, criticism, or resistance and shares 8 tips to keep all your relationships at their healthiest point, regardless of the phase you, or they, are in. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there is no way to “beat” grief. But, thankfully,

Ravi Abuvala shares the journey from walking away from a career in law to running an online business. We discuss how to navigate the fear, loneliness, shame, discomfort and adversity that accompanies making "the leap" and how and why it is SO worth doing. And Ravi dives deep into what can happen when you are your authentic self - professionally and personally. This interview will fire you up. Follow Ravi: Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raviabuvala Find on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/raviabuvala About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: res

Ever fear saying "no"? Have you found yourself wondering why you are always staying late at the office, chronically deferring your needs to help someone or getting annoyed when others don't seem to get it? In this episode, Melissa will define the misconceptions of boundaries, explain what makes them so hard, and then cover 4 types of boundaries that can change your energy and change your life. She ends reminding you of what NOT to do when setting boundaries. Special announcement: I have two one-on-one coaching spots opening up in the next couple weeks. If you would like to learn more, please contact me at the links below! About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and ho

Back by popular demand, Christina Muccio, aka Mooch, joins Melissa to talk all things business. In their second interview, the two shares how they organically grew a 6-figure online business in 5 months, without any paid ads. They touch on common mistakes, their biggest advice, and what changes have transpired through entrepreneurship. Follow Christina: Check out Move - https://www.movewithmm.com/ Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cmooch/ About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country tw

Melissa covers the energies behind gossip, being "two-faced," negativity, drama and judgment. In breaking down the needs behind these different behaviors, she equips you with the tools to handle it when they enter your life. And teaches how the "rule of 5" is so important, not only in your life, but for the role you play in the lives of others. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like

Becca Pizzi developed a love for running at a young age, and through running, has chosen to see what's possible in life. As a single mom, overseeing 2 businesses, she shares how she ditched excuses and found solutions to meet her goals. And not only did she complete the World Marathon Challenge (twice) - she won both times as well! She chats about her partnerships with TB12, Lululemon, and other opportunities she never imagined possible, what's next for her races, and how and why her tiny track group has a special place in her heart. She will leave you inspired, motivated and ready to run (or sprint) towards your goals. Reach out to Becca! Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beccapizzi Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beccapizzi/ About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birt

Melissa lost her daughter Leyden in 2014 to a sick gut. After resenting gut health for some time, she began to study it and incorporate it into her life. She shares how gut health changed the trajectory of her grief journey and life, and explains how it can change your life, too. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there is no way to “beat” grief. But, thankfully, there were

Bereaved mother, Jennifer Canvasser, lost her son just before his first birthday. She shares how she navigated the intensity of grief, transformed much of the energy into founding an international organization, The NEC Society, and is bringing awareness to people world-wide about this disease no one talks about, but that is killing babies every single day of the year. And she offers powerful advice for anyone experiencing grief, at any stage. Learn more about The NEC Society - https://necsociety.org/ Learn more about The Human Milk Banking Association of North America - https://www.hmbana.org/ About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and was

This is the final day of Melissa's week of sprint episodes exploring the full landscape of grief. Melissa goes into the most commonly asked question about grief - how to identify and manage delayed grief. In this episode you will learn what it is, signs of delayed grief existing and how to take action steps to manage it productively going forward. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities

Welcome to day 4 of Melissa's week of sprint episodes exploring the full landscape of grief. Linking objects and grief gifts plays a huge role in grief journeys. Melissa explains what both are and offers a list of gifts you can give to someone grieving as well as sharing what NOT to do when offering gifts and support. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there is no way to “b

This is day 3 of Melissa’s week of sprint episodes exploring the full landscape of grief. Today, Melissa dismantles the belief that there are linear stages of grief and offers an analogy to better understand the chaos, swirl and unpredictable nature of grief. In this episode you will learn how to assess each day, and in each moment, what energy or aspect of grief is presenting so that you can feel your best and hold your center. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowne

Welcome to day 2 of Melissa's week of sprint episodes exploring the full landscape of grief. Anniversaries of death, birthdays, holidays...they can make the weight of grief a whole lot heavier. Melissa shares how to recognize the signs of grief surfacing around these days and how to take action to navigate through, feeling your best. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there

To open up a week of sprint episodes on grief, Melissa first identifies what grief is- and shares how it is much larger than the loss of life. Learn how everyone, even if they haven't lost someone close to them, is impacted by grief. And how recognizing this allows us to live more productively. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there is no way to “beat” grief. But, thankfu

Melissa sits with Transformation Coach and Energy Expert, Tory Dube. They chat about the difference between intuition and anxiety (and how we know the difference) and how our paths are not linear. And they dive into what took Tory from waitressing in a bikini to running her own business to a new exciting career endeavor! You will take away several actionable items to use today, including Tory walking you through how she has set boundaries in her own life. Learn more about Tory Listen to Tory’s podcast, An Excellent Example of Being Human Follow Tory on Instagram About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought

As a life coach, Melissa believes in the importance and transformative power of coaching. In searching for her own new coach, she realized there were three reasons why working with a coach who doesn't have a coach is not going to work for her. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adversities in life, there is no way to “beat” grief. But, thankfully, there were effective strategies I could employ

17: Why the law of attraction ISN’T working for you Melissa coaches and teaches the law of attraction - it's the ONLY thing she asks each client to incorporate each day. In doing so, she has discovered 4 common mistakes that prevent people from accessing the power of the law of attraction. Come hear what the LOA is and why it might not be working for you. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like all adve

Susan Cabana, working full time, married with 3 girls and counting calories as a form of staying healthy, lost her husband suddenly. Left with 3 young girls to raise, a heavy weight of grief and grinding in a corporate job that wasn't aligned with her vision, she took a scary leap to shift her juicing from distributing them to neighbors from her kitchen to opening a store and making health more widely accessible. Free from counting calories (or any fad diet) she shares how holistic health played a major role in her grief journey and advice to anyone apprehensive of green juices or career changes! Learn more about Nourish Your Soul and find free events near you About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was bro

Melissa chats all things capacity. Understanding what it is, how it impacts our lives and how we can build it. You'll learn how to understand not only your capacity, but the capacity of others, the roles they can play in your life and how triggers within are powerful feedback. A lesson learned from Leyden that can support you in your constantly evolving journey! About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every means to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I discovered like a

This week Melissa interviews her other half, Mooch (Christina Muccio) who is her best friend and business partner. Mooch opens up about her own grief journey and how that has impacted her values and aspirations. The two share the story of how they met, their belief in "power of potential" and the many ways in which they both felt right away that they were connected at a deeper level. Mooch and Mel strongly believe in the power of signs and share one very significant one to them - which they happen to accidentally unravel another layer to while talking on the show. Learn more about Move Mooch on Instagram About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t

After speaking at Yoga Reaches Out, Melissa shares two of many takeaways in this episode. The "Vulnerability Hangover" that sets in after opening up and exposing yourself and realizing that so many people who are spreading Leyden's light, do not know Leyden's story. Here, she gets even more vulnerable and opens up about the details of Leyden's life, loss and light. About this podcast: Grief, Guts & Smoothies. These three things changed my life – they might change yours too. Each episode we abandon our comfort zones to get a little gutsy and hold space to grow into stronger versions of ourselves. In 2014, the birth of my daughter Leyden changed my entire world. Four months later, grief shattered it. I was broken, scared, lost, angry and hopeless. I didn’t want to live and wasn’t really sure how to. I sought every mean to “fight” grief: researching, joining parent groups, and I even traveled outside of the country twice, to hear world-renowned grief speaker Dr. Raymond Moody. Disappointed, I disco