Best Mella Podcasts (2024)

In this episode I want to talk about the intense pressure that we feel as moms to soak up every minute or not miss a minute, like we need to be present 110% of the day. While I think this is beautiful because we know that these early years really are fleeting and they go so fast… Having this really unrealistic expectation of ourselves to soak it al…

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053: Immune Essentials for Your Child and Homeopathic Must Haves with Dr. Elana Roumell 58:06

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Dr. Elana Roumell (@drelanaroumell) is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor on a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She loves to teach moms how to transform their fear, panic, and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, confident, and well-equipped with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely…

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What a Thriving Mom Looks Like 37:02

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A lot of times the go-to words that are associated with motherhood are chaotic, stressful, lonely, and more. But what if we could flip it around and focus more on the positive connotations of motherhood? I asked my community how they would most like to feel about motherhood, and a couple of the words that came up over and over were “joy” and “effor…

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9 Morning Habits to Set Your Day Up for Success 36:23

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If you are in a busy season of motherhood, it doesn't mean that you can't be doing nourishing things for yourself, but it does mean that sometimes that we're going to be maybe finding less rest for a period of time. However, I think having these nurturing things within our day that are just a part of our daily routine are so helpful for times when …

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The Top 4 Ways You May Be Self Sabotaging Yourself in Motherhood 27:33

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One of the biggest ways I’m currently finding rest in motherhood is by outsourcing, and I’m not just talking about the women who support me in my business, but asking my village to help me when possible. Maybe this means my mom taking my dogs to grooming, getting groceries delivered, or asking my dad to pick something up for Lilah while he’s out. T…

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How to Have It All in Motherhood 35:18

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I'm really excited because over the next few weeks, all of my podcast episodes are going to be focused on you and how you can infuse more self-care into your life and how you can THRIVE in motherhood while STILL being an attachment parent who bed shares or contacts naps, who breastfeeds or pumps, or whatever the case may be – you can do all that an…

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How to Meet Your Needs & Your Baby’s Needs Without Sleep Training 31:22

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Have you noticed the lie or the narrative that if we don't sleep train we can't take care of ourselves – we're going to be a slave to our child's needs, or we're never going to have time for ourselves. I'm not just demonizing the sleep training industry for encouraging you to take time for yourself, but what I don't like is the fact that they are m…

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The Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years of Motherhood 41:42

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On the day that this episode is published, it will be my daughter’s 5th birthday! So today, in honor of her birthday, I decided I wanted to share the top five lessons that I've learned in motherhood in the last five years of her life. I’m covering the importance of confidence, trusting in our child's unique timeline, the value of having a supportiv…

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Sleep Progressions: What they are and how to move through them 36:45

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I find that there's a narrative in the sleep training industry that makes you feel like sleep regressions (or progressions as I prefer to call them) are these make or break moments if you don't do something “the right way”. I know a really common one for the four month progression is, “If your baby doesn't learn how to fall asleep independently dur…

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EP 149 - If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you | Derek Price, Former NFL Player and the founder of The Faction Foundation 2:11:07

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Welcome to BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Episode 149. I'm your host Gustavo Dantas, and today we have Derek Price, a former NFL player, jiu-jitsu brown belt, and founder of The Faction Foundation. Derek and I first crossed paths in the early 2000s when he was a chiropractor, and I've been inspired by his journey ever since. This episode is packed with p…

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Sleep Schedules vs. Sleep Routines 32:28

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“The best thing I ever did was put my baby on a sleep schedule,” is this something you’ve heard before? This may be the case for those easy going babies who easily adapt to change, but definitely not for the highly sensitive or more spirited children. In reality, sleep schedules are not realistic for a growing baby with unique sleep needs. Instead,…

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EP 148 Harnessing Stem Cell Therapy for Optimal Health | Kevin Lucas New Hope Regeneration Co-founder 1:17:58

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Join us as we talk with Kevin Lucas, co-founder of New Hope Regeneration. Kevin shares insights on the benefits and applications of stem cell therapy for chronic pain and health challenges. I recently shared my struggle with a neck injury that limited my training and teaching. On December 1, 2023, I received my first stem cell treatment at New Hope…

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Romanticizing Motherhood, Business and Everyday Life with Tori Sprankel 40:52

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In this episode of the Resting in Motherhood podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tori Sprankel, a personal brand and design expert who has mastered the art of romanticizing life. You may have heard me mention her and her work before because she designed my brand and hosted an in-person retreat that I attended back in May for women in busin…

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Why Google Shouldn’t Be a Part of Your Village in Motherhood 29:05

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Today’s episode is one that I’ve been thinking about for a really long time and that is why Google (or anyone who gives you one-size-fits-all parenting advice) should not be a part of who or what you’re consulting when you’re making parenting decisions. I share my experiences of feeling overwhelmed as a new mom and turning to Google for answers, on…

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Why Sleep Training is so Dangerous 27:43

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Welcome back to The Resting in Motherhood Podcast, today’s episode is going to be a little bit spicy because we are talking about why sleep training is so dangerous. Spoiler alert: it is not about the attachment aspect, it is not about not responding to cries, or even the trauma aspect. What I want to talk about today is the fact that sleep trainin…

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EP 147 Let your irritations inspire you | Jake Watson - Martial Arts Announcer/Commentator 1:39:24

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Jake Watson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Maracaba, a Junior Golden Gloves Boxing Champion and a 3x Amateur Muay Thai National Champion. He is 26 and He has competed at the highest level of BJJ, being ranked #5 in the -88kgs Division on the FloGrappling Worldwide Black Belt Rankings. As a broadcaster, Jake has actively worked a…

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The First Ever Q&A Episode! 36:23

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Today we are actually going to be doing something that I've never done on the podcast, which I'm really, really excited about – a Q&A episode! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I do a weekly question and answer session, and for this most recent one, I collected the questions and I will be answering them throughout this episode. I think t…

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Babies, Their Brains, and Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere 45:44

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Before I even started my podcast, I knew that I’d want to have today’s guest on the show — welcome Michelle Charriere, a birth to five mental health specialist who supports parents in understanding their child's attachment and how to nurture security in their little ones. I’m excited to have her on because there’s a lot of buzz around secure attach…

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Sleep Associations: What They Are & How to Switch Them 28:37

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As I’m recording this episode, I’m going through a beautiful transition: it’s Lilah’s last day of school (and I was so worried about her starting school on her first day!) and the summer excitement is almost in full swing. This got me thinking about how there are also transition periods when it comes to baby and toddler sleep, whether it’s starting…

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Sleep Train Obsessed: There’s no such thing as a “sleep hack” 35:50

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Have you heard of the rice glove hack to get your baby to sleep longer? Or maybe you’re longing for a smart sleeper like the Snoo? I get it… when you’re up every 1-2 hours at night and you’re exhausted, these tools can feel like they’d be a lifesaver. But there is truly no such thing as a healthy sleep hack. Instead, they are mismatching us with wh…

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Finding Rest in Traveling (With and Without Your Little One!) 44:59

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I’m recording this episode after a glorious, life-giving weekend away on a business retreat - my first-ever trip without Lilah! I got to connect with amazing women who are also moms and business owners, and the truth is…I wish I didn’t wait so long in my motherhood journey to do something like this. You may feel that you’re not ready to leave your …

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EP 146 – Service to Others | NPO BJJKIDS.ORG co-founder Mike Mella 1:36:31

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Mike Mella is a 49-year-old published author and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt originally from Sweden and now based in Brazil. Mike shares his journey from discovering BJJ to co-founding BJJKIDS.ORG, a Non-profit organization transforming social projects in Rio's impoverished communities. With a background in psychology and a deep connection to Br…

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3 Tips for Protecting Your Mental Health in Motherhood 33:06

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Recently I was able to practice finding rest in motherhood by holding a boundary by encouraging Lilah to stay over at her dad’s house. As we’ve entered this new norm of her staying at her dad’s house more often, I know the transition isn’t 100% easy for her, but it is a necessary one that she (and I) will be better for. This leads me into what I wa…

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Healing Your Family’s Gut Health (and Improving Sleep!) with Cheryl Sew Hoy 40:26

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Did you know that your child’s healthy gut starts in the first 1000 days of life? Join me for an eye-opening conversation on all things gut health with Cheryl Sew Hoy, a mama of two and the founder of Tiny Health, the #1 gut test for moms & babies 0-3 years old. Research shows that your gut health is intimately intertwined with your baby’s all thro…

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EP 145 – Optimizing your life | Unfair Advantage Performance owner Watus Cooper 1:25:41

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Watus Cooper is the founder of Unfair Advantage Performance (UAP) in Tempe, Arizona. He is a former D1 Track Athlete, a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arizona, and a blue belt in jiu-jitsu. At UAP, they specialize in a comprehensive range of services, from the cold plunge and infrared sauna to the restorative power of compress…

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Using a Child Led Approach for Potty Learning (Training) 34:08

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Today I want to chat about something that isn’t directly related to sleep, but is something that I often get asked about – potty training. However, I like to call it potty learning because it is possible to use a child led approach. I don’t like the term “training” whether we’re talking about sleep or using the bathroom because we shouldn’t have to…

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How to Lessen the Mental Load in Motherhood 41:37

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We live in a society that really glorifies the martyrdom of motherhood, but we don’t often talk about the mental load that comes with this and the challenges that it can create on the mother and within the partnership. This is something that I’ve personally been struggling with the past few months as I’ve taken on the majority of the parenting role…

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EP 144 – Transform your life | Ares East Mesa BJJ Owner Alex Martinez 1:34:58

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Alex Martinez, 51 years old, 1st-degree black belt, host of the podcast The BJJ Foxcast, and owner of Ares East Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. We talked about starting late in jiu-jitsu at 40 years old and transforming his personal and professional life to pursue his passion almost ten years later. If you're listening to the audio version, I share my final…

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Social Media is Fake… Podcast Edition 35:39

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Have you been loving the trend on Instagram and TikTok that starts with the prompt, “Social media is fake, here’s X number of things that are true…”? I’ve seen hundreds of women and moms get really vulnerable about a few things they’re currently struggling with and it’s been so powerful. A few weeks ago I posted my own version of this on a few Inst…

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What Gentle Parenting Is (and Isn’t) with Cassie Gudmundson 32:19

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I’m so excited to sit down with my friend and parenting coach Cassie Gudmundson and chat all about navigating toddler tantrums, regulating your nervous system, and setting boundaries that help you become a better mom. When people hear the phrase “gentle parenting,” many assume that it means allowing your kids to walk all over you without enforcing …

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The 8 Cs of Love ft. MJ 1:06:04

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Senti hours open! MJ and I drill down the 8 Cs of love, Carson and Dio’s story, pursuing someone you like, seasonal and adult friendships, marriage, and more.

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Answering Your Toddler Sleep FAQs 23:18

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In celebration of launching my toddler sleep course, I wanted to chat a little bit more about toddler sleep today and the most common questions I get asked from my community. My hope is that talking about toddler sleep more and more will normalize the fact that it is biologically normal for 12 months - 4 year olds to still be waking at night. But w…

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Gitara (Short Cover) 1:37

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Bakit pa kailangan ng rosas kung marami namang mag-aalay sa’yo?

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052: Life Update + Sneak Peek at Upcoming Episodes 35:49

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In this episode, I want to give you a little glimpse into my life and update what has happened over the last few months. With sickness, injuries, birthdays, postponing our family vacation to Disney World, and starting a new online course my life has been hectic and very stressful. I wanted to take a moment to bring you up to speed and to let you kn…

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Breaking Down Toddler Sleep Training BS 28:40

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Trigger warning, I’ll get a little spicy in this episode of Resting in Motherhood as I debunk common toddler sleep myths. As I was working on my upcoming toddler course, I asked my community about toddler sleep advice that they’ve gotten that just didn’t feel right. I received an overwhelming response and narrowed it down to a few main topics that …

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Why Toddler Sleep is More Complicated Than Baby Sleep 31:11

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This episode of Resting in Motherhood is for my toddler mamas (but it’s also good to have in your toolbox if your little one is still a baby), I want to talk about the difference between toddler sleep and baby sleep. When I first started supporting families, I imagined that I was going to be working mostly with zero to 12 month olds, but as my busi…

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Living with the Both/And of Motherhood with Psychotherapist Charlotte Irving 40:10

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Even though Lilah is four years old, there are still days where I grieve my life before motherhood – even though I love her beyond words, even though I love who I am becoming. This is the paradox of the both/and of motherhood and I believe it’s something that I will struggle with even 20 years from now when I have grown child(ren) out in the world.…

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The Hardest Ages for Sleep 29:34

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Today on Resting in Motherhood I want to chat about what I believe are the hardest ages for sleep. This is based on what I experienced personally and what I see with my clients. In the episode, we’re going to focus on the ages of 4 months, 8-10 months, 12 months, and 18th months. It’s important to remember that sleep is unique to each child, but th…

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You Can’t Control Your Baby’s Sleep (but you can control this!) 27:41

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Welcome back to Resting in Motherhood, how are you finding rest this week mama? Head over to Instagram and send me a message to let me know. I'm really excited to dive into what I want to talk to you about today, which is the fact that we cannot control sleep for our little ones. Let me say it again: you cannot control your baby’s sleep. This is so…

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Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in Motherhood with Alissa Boyer 34:14

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Growing up I was called a diva because I needed things to be a certain way. For example, I remember taking out the batteries of all the clocks in our home because I couldn't stand the endless tick-tock noise. Fast forward into adulthood, when I finally learned that these aren’t just charming traits about me, but I’m actually a Highly Sensitive Pers…

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If I Could Go Back: The 8 things I’d change around sleep 31:28

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I know I share a lot about what's biologically normal when it comes to baby sleep, but there are things that I would 100% change around sleep if I could go back to Lilah’s first year of life. Of course, I didn’t know then what I know now, but there are still a lot of things that I wish I did differently. This episode is another reminder of the impo…

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How to Find (and listen to!) Your Instincts as a Parent 32:29

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“You really encourage families to follow their instincts, but how do they find these instincts?” This was a question that was asked to me recently and I wanted to come on the podcast to answer because I think the answer is really important. For new parents, especially mamas, it can feel like you’re walking blind. If someone tells you to follow your…

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The Truth About Supporting Your Child to Sleep (and an update on Lilah’s sleep!) 29:41

8M ago29:41

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Lilah, my 4.5 year old, has started to fall asleep on her own! This big milestone has been the catalyst for a lot of reflection on the past few years of our sleep journey and I wanted to come on to the show today to share a bit of it with you in hopes that it will help you feel supported if it seems like you’re in the trenches of sleep (or lack of …

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My Beef with the Sleep Training Industry 26:08

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We’re going to really get into it today as I dive into my beef with the sleep training industry. Now, before listening to this episode, I want to be clear that when I say the “sleep training industry” I do not mean the families that choose to use sleep training, I am talking about the industry that is making families think that sleep training is th…

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2023, What A Ride! 21:41

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1. You can only meet someone as deeply as they’ve met themselves.2. There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re just asking for love from the wrong people and looking for love in the wrong places.