The Melissa Ambrosini Show

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  706: Why Ambitious Women Struggle With Intimacy | Stefanos Sifandos 07.08.2026 1u 6min

  Can you pursue your biggest dreams without sacrificing intimacy and connection?In this episode, I'm joined by relationship expert and transformational coach Stefanos Sifandos to explore self-worth, healthy relationships, emotional connection, and the hidden patterns that keep so many people feeling stuck. We dive into how social media influences our sense of worth, whether ambition competes with intimacy, and the practical tools that help couples reconnect on a deeper level.We also talk about raising children in a digital world, what healthy empowerment really looks like, and the everyday shifts that can transform both your relationship with yourself and those you love.In this episode, we discuss relationships, self-worth, social media, parenting, intimacy, personal growth, and creating deeper connection in every area of life.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/706 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  705: Life Update: Selling Our Home, Motherhood, Business, Homeschooling & More 01.08.2026 46min

  Some seasons don't ask you to adjust one thing. They ask you to rebuild the whole structure at once. That's where I am right now. We're selling our home, I've just finished breastfeeding Prince, and I'm rethinking how we educate our kids and what I want my business to look like next.So today I'm sharing it all, unfiltered. No script, no guest, just me answering the questions you've been sending for months, from what I eat in a day to natural birth control to body image to the manifestation practice I still use every day. If you've been curious what's actually going on behind the scenes of my life right now you are going to love this episode. Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/705 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  704: Late ADHD Diagnosis, Entrepreneurship & Motherhood | Alexandra Wombwell-Povey 24.07.2026 57min

  What if the thing you've spent years trying to fix about yourself is actually your greatest asset? That's the question at the center of this conversation with Alexandra Wombwell-Povey, ADHD coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and mother. Alexandra takes us inside her journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and how it rewired the way she sees herself, her business, and her worth. We get into why so many women are only discovering they have ADHD now, what motherhood with ADHD actually looks like behind closed doors, and how she rebuilt her entire business to work with her brain instead of against it.Whether you've been diagnosed, suspect you might have ADHD, or just want to understand how different brains work, this conversation will hand you a new way to see yourself. If you've ever felt like you were built wrong for the life you're trying to live, press play.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/704 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  703: The Truth About Paid Ads, Business Growth & Balancing Motherhood | Ashley Brock 17.07.2026 54min

  Can you really have it all, a thriving business, a beautiful family, your health, and time for yourself? This week I'm joined by Ashley Brock, founder of Paid Ads Marketing, entrepreneur, wife, and mama, who's proof the answer is yes, on your own terms. We get into what it actually takes to build a sustainable business, when to start investing in paid ads, the mistakes that quietly kill most campaigns, and the simple framework Ashley uses to help businesses become truly findable online.But this episode goes far beyond marketing. Ashley opens up about motherhood, redefining success, building real support systems, her inspiring 50-pound weight loss journey, and the daily habits that keep her grounded through it all. Whether you're just starting out or scaling without losing what matters most, this conversation is one you'll want to bookmark.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/702 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  702: The Hidden Habits Fueling Inflammation (And The Simple Fixes That Actually Work) | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz 03.07.2026 1u 7min

  You can eat clean, move your body, and still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck in your own skin. That's not a willpower problem. It's usually a habits problem, and most of us have never been taught which habits actually matter.This week I'm back with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about his new book Plant Power Plus. We get into the everyday habits quietly driving inflammation, why so many "healthy" routines backfire, and how to build a body and a life that support you instead of draining you. This episode isn't about another health plan you'll abandon in three weeks. It's about becoming someone for whom health is just who you are.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/702 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  701: What Postpartum Depletion Taught Me About Being an Ambitious Woman 31.05.2026 28min

  Have you ever been so deep in it that you didn't even realise you were in it? That was me with postpartum depletion. I didn't have the language for it. I just knew I was tired in a way sleep wasn't fixing, and I was holding it all together on the outside while quietly running on empty underneath. And here's what I've come to understand. This is not just a postpartum thing. This is an ambitious woman thing. So many of us have been pouring out for years and calling it normal.In this episode I'm sharing what that season taught me. Five nuggets of wisdom I wish I'd known sooner. We talk about the truth no one tells you about the basics, why the three-hour morning routine is a fantasy in a depleted season, what to actually do when "sleep when the baby sleeps" isn't an option, and why being deeply ambitious and deeply well were never meant to be opposites. This one is for the new mama. It is for the mother whose baby is now ten and still hasn't recovered. And it is for the ambitious woman who isn't a mother at all but knows exactly what it feels like to give everything and have nothing left for herself.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  700: Celebrating 700 Episodes: The Most Honest Q&A I've Ever Done (Motherhood, Spirituality, Conscious Love & What I'd Tell My Younger Self) 12.05.2026 1u 8min

  Have you ever wanted to ask me all the things? In this special community Q&A episode, I invited members of my audience to share the podcast episodes that impacted them most deeply, tell me what they’d love future episodes to be about, and ask the questions they’ve always wanted answered.We dive into motherhood, conscious relationships, spirituality, purpose, relevance in today’s noisy world, and how Nick and I reconnected after becoming parents. I also share what I’d tell my younger and older self, the books I believe every teenager should read, and the conversations I’m most excited to explore on the show moving forward.This episode felt like one big heart-to-heart with our beautiful community. Honest, vulnerable, inspiring, and deeply special. If you’ve ever wanted a more intimate peek behind the scenes into my life, heart, and journey, this one is for you.In this episode, we chat about the podcast episodes that had the biggest impact on listeners, the topics the community wants more of, the hardest lesson from my motherhood journey, conscious relationships, spiritual mentors, future dream guests, and so much more.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/700 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  699: I Turned 40 & Stopped Giving a Fk** 30.04.2026 17min

  I turned 40 and something shifted. The noise quieted. The opinions of others stopped having so much power over me. And what I found underneath all of that was clarity, freedom, and the most grounded version of myself I have ever known. In this episode I'm sharing the most honest, personal wisdom I've gathered across four decades of living, loving, building, and figuring it all out. The lessons that took years to land. The ones that came through hard moments, big wake-up calls, and a lot of inner work. The ones that finally set me free. If you’re craving clarity, confidence, and a deeper connection to yourself, this is for you.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  698: Live Longer & Feel Better: The Real Secrets to Longevity | Chris Burres 17.04.2026 1u 5min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  697: Why Balance Is a Lie (And What to Do Instead) 03.04.2026 23min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  696: Build Your AI Dream Team For Your Business & Life | Natalie MacNeil 27.03.2026 1u 20min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/696 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  695: 8 Unhinged Wellness Hacks That Make Me More Successful 20.03.2026 19min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  694: The Hidden Root Cause of Fatigue, Burnout & Hormone Imbalance | Dr Stephen Cabral 13.03.2026 1u 1min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/689 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  693: Why Your Brain Feels Broken (And What It’s Actually Trying to Tell You) 05.03.2026 14min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/693 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  692: Why Entrepreneurs Fail & The 2026 Shifts You Need to Know | Jack Delosa 19.02.2026 1u 13min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/692 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  691: The 60-Second Filter to Stop Overcommitting in Business & Life 13.02.2026 20min

  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/strategyHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/691 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  690: Burnout, Meaning & The Relentless Pursuit of More | Keren Eldad 06.02.2026 42min

  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/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  689: Stop Pushing: Your Nervous System Is Why You’re Overwhelmed 30.01.2026 20min

  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/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  688: Your Child Is Sick: Here’s What to Do & When to Get Help | Dr Golly 23.01.2026 52min

  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/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  687: The Good Girl Hangover: When “Being Nice” Starts Costing You 13.01.2026 20min

  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/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.