Best Theresa Melito Conners, PhD Podcasts (2024)

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Body Grief, Fashion & Accessibility 36:45

9M ago36:45

36:45

Body Grief, Fashion & Accessibility, oh my! Rockstar Bri Campos joins Dr. MC for this fantastic episode. You may recall Bri from her previous episode. Dr. MC and Bri had so much fun recording that episode that they wanted to take the combo to IG live. This is the final release from our Summer Instagram Live Series. Dr. MC and Bri chat about the rea…

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Pitfalls of the Wellness Industry 36:32

10M ago36:32

36:32

It is no secret that there are many pitfalls of the wellness industry. It can be incredibly toxic, exclusive, misguided, and downright dangerous. This $5.6 Trillion (and growing) industry is more concerned with making more money than health and well-being. Today’s episode is a conversion from our Summer Instagram Live Series with Christy Harrison, …

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Ending Weight Stigma 39:30

10M ago39:30

39:30

Ending weight stigma is beneficial for both individual and societal well-being. It promotes mental and physical health, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to a more just and inclusive society. Today’s episode is a conversion from our Summer Instagram Live Series with Becky Manley – founder of MEDA, the Multi-Service Eating Disorders As…

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F*ck Diet Culture 38:17

11M ago38:17

38:17

Say it with me, f*ck diet culture! Diet culture is full of lies and keeps us feeling bad about our bodies as we try to fit a societal ideal of beauty. Diet culture does not promote a healthy relationship with food or exercise, and it can contribute to disordered eating, eating disorders, harmful thoughts and behaviors, mental health concerns, and m…

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The Key to Mindful Eating 53:14

11M ago53:14

53:14

You have heard the term, but do you know the key to mindful eating? Is it just about paying attention to what you eat? In this exciting episode, Dr. MC & the Mindful Dietitian, Fiona Sutherland, discuss mindful eating and mindfulness. Fiona explains that understanding mindfulness and cultivating a practice of mindfulness is the first step. Fiona is…

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Body Liberation 43:00

12M ago43:00

43:00

Body Liberation expert Patrilie Hernandez, MS, joins the podcast today. Dr. MC and Patrilie discuss important topics, such as the difference between body liberation and body positivity, advocating for your health and needs, and more. Patrilie emphasizes that “you are the expert of your own body.” This conversation is not to be missed. Patrilie Hern…

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You Are Enough 45:28

12M ago45:28

45:28

Ofosu Jones-Quartey reminds you that you are enough in this delightful episode. What an honor it was to interview Ofosu. Dr. MC and Ofosu chatted about foundational self-care, meditation, mindfulness, sound healing, and more. His tips for inviting more mindfulness into your life are perfect and powerful. Using the affirmation “you are enough” is ce…

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Creating Vision Boards that Work 17:35

1y ago17:35

17:35

Creating vision boards that work can seem like a futile endeavor. Perhaps you have never made one, have no idea where to start, or you have made one, but not found it effective; either way, this episode is for you. In the last installment for “Bite-Sized Pods” 2023, Dr. MC shares her expertise in creating vision boards that work. A couple of weeks …

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Best Mental Health Advice 18:21

1y ago18:21

18:21

Looking for the best mental health advice? Look no further. Dr. MC recently asked her growing social media following to share the best mental health advice they have ever received, and they did not disappoint. They shared real, heartfelt advice that may be just what you need to hear in this short “Bite-Sized Pod” episode. Dr. MC provides a deeper l…

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Reclaiming Space 19:07

1y ago19:07

19:07

Vulnerability alert when discussing reclaiming space in this episode. Dr. MC gets real and emotional, sharing pieces of her eating disorder healing journey, her ballerina days, and what reclaiming space means to her now at 40. TW/CW – discussion of eating disorder history, dieting, restricting, and healing. As you may have heard, we will mix it up …

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New School Year, Who Dis? Setting Yourself Up For Success 18:51

1y ago18:51

18:51

New School Year, Who Dis? Setting Yourself Up For Success is the episode you have been waiting for. As August ends, we are embarking on a New School Year, and you may be wondering how to get started setting yourself up for success. As you may have heard last week, we will mix it up for the next few episodes as we head back into a new school year. I…

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Beating the Sunday Scaries (or a New School Year) 17:33

1y ago17:33

17:33

Feeling uneasy about a new school year starting? You may be experiencing what 75% of Americans experience called the Sunday scaries, but even more intense as it is the emotions of a new school year we are grappling with as opposed to the start of a work week. This short but impactful episode will help you in beating the Sunday scaries (or a new sch…

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Ayurveda & Self-Care 46:17

1y ago46:17

46:17

Ayurveda Practitioner Kate O’Donnell joins Self-Care expert Dr. MC on this delightful episode. Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago, meaning knowledge of life. A primary principle of Ayurveda is to connect the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurveda and self-care go hand in hand. As with the true mean…

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Understanding Body Grief 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Dr. MC chatted about understanding body grief with expert Brianna (Bri) Campos, LPC. Dr. MC knows firsthand the realities of body grief from her eating disorder recovery journey. Mourning the loss of a fantasized “ideal” body can be confusing, painful, challenging, and more. Bri also knows this firsthand and turned her experience into a way to help…

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Avoiding Burnout Through Systems 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

If you have trouble finding time to practice self-care, maybe you need a new system. Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan joins us on the podcast today to discuss avoiding burnout through systems. Setting clear boundaries and systems to keep yourself on track is so important. The Drs chat about ways to do this and more in this engaging episode. Dr. Karen Dudek-…

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Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

57:04

If you have felt stressed, you have experienced a hormonal imbalance. Hormones are often not discussed but are so crucial to optimal well-being. Dr. Claudia Welch, author of the impactful “Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life,” joins us on the podcast today. The Drs. cover a lot of ground in this conversation, from maintaining hormone health, h…

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The Cranky Therapist 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

41:26

You may know her as The Cranky Therapist on social media, but Jess Sprengle is anything but cranky in this episode. This fun conversation covers a lot of ground, from why we don’t prioritize mental health, healing from an eating disorder, the importance of therapy, and the inspiration behind The Cranky Therapist. Jess and Dr. MC tackle these topics…

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Learning to Move Joyfully 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

38:14

Learning to move joyfully is a vital well-being component. Dr. Lisa Folden shares many fabulous tips and aspects of her healing journey in today’s episode; it is a must-listen. The Drs covered a lot of ground in this exciting conversation from health at every size, joyful movement, fat acceptance, intuitive eating, anti-diet, and more! And remember…

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Self-Care in the Classroom 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

In this very special episode, we chat with Anna Maria Melito, M.Ed., the fabulous mom of Dr. MC! Anna Maria is a retired veteran teacher of 32 years. In honor of Mother’s Day, Dr. MC and her mom discussed incorporating self-care in the classroom. She offers great tips and ideas for how to do this without losing your mind. We know that self-care is …

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Sacred Spaces 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

Do you have sacred spaces? A space where you feel most at home, safe and free? Maybe even a couple of places. Massy Paulino and Dr. MC find that sacred space when dancing. Today’s episode is with dancer and entrepreneur extraordinaire Massy Paulino. Massy is the Director of Ritmos Dance Studio & licensed social worker. Massy describes herself as a …

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Yoga for Every Body 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

32:39

I am delighted to share my interview with Michelle Sullivan to round out our bonus birthday content. Michelle shares her journey to embrace her body, practice yoga and become an instructor. She is breaking down barriers and teaching folks that yoga is for every BODY. Many folks shy away from yoga because they believe they must look a certain way, b…

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Healing the Body with Ayurveda 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

44:36

Have you ever experienced a health issue that traditional Western medicine couldn’t heal? Today’s guest, Courtney LaCava, did, and she turned to the ancient healing modality of Ayurveda to heal her chronic fatigue. Healing the body with Ayurveda is a powerful practice. Courtney is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Health Coach, and mama to two l…

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Eating Disorder Awareness with Anna Sweeney 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

TW/CW – eating disorder behavior and discussion. During Eating Disorder Awareness Month 2023, Dr. MC went LIVE with Dietitian Anna Sweeney (@DietitcianAnna). You can listen to the audio as this week’s bonus podcast episode! This conversation was special to Dr. MC as she worked with Anna to start her eating disorder healing journey. Since her teenag…

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Feng Shui & Self-Care 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Today we chat with Feng Shui expert Kerri Miller about all things Feng Shui and self-care. Kerri is a Feng Shui and Energy Clearing Practitioner and the author of the book -Feels Better. Flows Better. Feng Shui for Inspired Living. She’s passionate about showing heart-centered entrepreneurs how to arrange their surroundings to support their success…

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Self-Love Rebellion 24:53

1+ y ago24:53

24:53

If your 2023 has already felt overwhelming, this episode is for you. Back in February, we hosted a special event titled the Self-Love Rebellion. In honor of my Birthday month, we wanted to give a gift to my loyal listeners of the content shared during that event in the form of a podcast episode. Who does not like a bonus? This short episode is pack…

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Put Yourself First 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

44:14

Do you struggle to put yourself first? Is self-care an afterthought or something you hope to be able to do someday? Today’s episode emphasizes why shifting that thinking and putting your needs first is important to start doing today. Not tomorrow. Not next month. Not once are you facing an illness or disease. Today. Dr. MC is joined by fellow self-…

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What Made You Smile Today? 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

48:23

When was the last time you felt genuinely grateful? For the big things, the small things, and everything in between. When was the last time you thought about what made you smile today? If ever. We tend to get so wrapped up in life and we focus on the wrong things causing us to lose […]By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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Get up, Get Better & Keep Going! 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

37:12

When life knocks you down, what do you do? Experiencing challenges, setbacks and failures is part of the human experience. You and everyone else experience tough times. The important thing is that when you do, you get up, get better and keep going. Today’s episode with Maggie Perotin offers wonderful insight into prioritizing what is […]…

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Your Thoughts are Powerful 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

39:02

How’s your 2023 going? How are those resolutions? Chances are you are already off the wagon. That’s ok! This episode will orient you to set clear, powerful intentions that work. If you are looking for real transformation, you must remember that your thoughts are powerful, and your action is key. Dr. MC is joined by […]…

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Year-End Wrap Up (2022) 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

Kicking off a new year! Such an exciting time. How do you set yourself up for success in the New Year? This short podcast episode with Dr. MC provides a year-end wrap up on 2022 and teaches you how to create your vision board, set intentions, and crush your goals in 2023. Don’t fall into…By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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Life is not Happening to you; it's happening FOR you 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

How do you view your life? Are you a victim? A puppet? Does the universe do things to you? Well, have we got the episode for you. Remember life is not happening to you; it’s happening FOR you. This is such an important distinction from the perpetual feeling that we have no control over our…By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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Stop Being a Nice Girl 48:49

2y ago48:49

48:49

Do you suffer from nice girl syndrome? Are you afraid to follow the desires of your authentic self? Well, it’s time to stop being a nice girl and listen to this episode. Today’s conversation with Jessica Wilbert offers fabulous tips for trusting the journey and the process as our lives unfold. Be brave to follow……

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DR. MC LIVE! (October 2022) 36:33

2y ago36:33

36:33

Today’s episode is a LIVE podcast recording with our amazing Cabaret followers discussing such topics as accountability, retirement, the true meaning of self-care, mindset, and how to set a sustainable routine. Dr. MC answers questions and provides a few surprises along the way. We had folks from all over joining us LIVE back in October……

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Self-Care for Divorcees 54:50

2y ago54:50

54:50

We are thrilled to kick off season 3 of Dr. MC’s Self-Care Cabaret podcast. This is not a bite-sized episode, this is a full-sized episode – maybe even a queen-sized episode – you be the judge. And to start us off properly, today we welcome back by popular demand Amie Sica to discuss Self-Care for…By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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How to Set a Sustainable Self-Care Routine 16:36

2y ago16:36

16:36

We are thrilled to release our next “Bite-Sized Pod.” These episodes are shorter in length and focus on one topic with Dr. MC instead of our traditional interview style. For this week, we’re here to talk to you about How to Set a Sustainable Self-Care Routine. You likely have questions and ideas about what a……

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The Power of Mindset 17:11

2y ago17:11

17:11

We are thrilled to release our next “Bite-Sized Pod.” These episodes are shorter in length and focus on one topic with Dr. MC instead of our traditional interview style. For this week, we’re here to talk to you about the power of mindset. You may have heard the terms growth and fixed mindset previously, but……

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Setting Clear Boundaries 17:00

2y ago17:00

17:00

We are thrilled to release our next “Bite-Sized Pod.” These episodes are shorter in length and focus on one topic with Dr. MC instead of our traditional interview style. For this week, we’re here to talk to you about the importance of setting clear boundaries. We know this can be tricky and difficult, but it……

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Mindful Eating 17:51

2y ago17:51

17:51

As we prepare for another back-to-school season, we’re trying something different at the Self-Care Cabaret offering what Dr. MC is calling a series of “Bite-Sized Pods.” These episodes are shorter in length and focus on one topic with Dr. MC instead of our traditional interview style. For this week, we’re here to talk to you……

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Listening to your Body 22:18

2y ago22:18

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We’re trying something different and offering what Dr. MC is calling a series of “Bite-Sized Pods.” These episodes are shorter in length and focus on one topic with Dr. MC instead of our traditional interview style. To kick us off, this week we’re here to talk to you about the importance of listening to your……

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You Are Not Your Trauma 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

This episode will challenge your views on resilience and teach you a lot about trauma. Dr. MC is joined by Dr. Jennifer Herring for today’s conversation as they discuss trauma. It is important to remember that you are not your trauma, it does not define you and you do not get to decide whether or…By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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Releasing Pain in the Body 52:06

2y ago52:06

52:06

Do you experience unexplainable pain in your body? Or Dis-ease? Have other treatments failed you and you are convinced you cannot be healed from this pain? Do you want to start releasing pain in the body? This may be the answer you seek. In this episode, Dr. MC chats with Jessica Kaloutas. Jessica is anContinue reading…

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Student Loan Forgiveness: PSLF Waiver 57:04

2y ago57:04

57:04

Do you work in public service? Do you work in a school? Or for a non-profit? Higher-Edu? And do you have student loan debt? If so, stop what you are doing and listen to this episode as you could be eligible for student loan forgiveness under the limited PSLF waiver. Under the limited-time waiver forContinue reading…

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Ask for Help 52:17

2y ago52:17

52:17

Do you ask for help? Do you view it as a sign of weakness when you ask for help? Are you willing to be vulnerable and share your truth? Are you brave enough to tell your story? Today’s episode is a conversation with Remy Collins. Remy is a courageous mama who shares her story onContinue readingBy Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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Talking Back to Anxiety 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

36:23

Hey, what’s your Enneagram type? Do you enjoy personality tests and figuring out the nitty-gritty aspects of what makes you who you are? This is the episode for you. Today’s episode is a conversation with Sierra Larson where they discuss the self-awareness and mindfulness domains of self-care, anxiety, and of course, a really awesome toolContinue r…

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Dr. MC LIVE! 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Dr. MC LIVE was such a blast! Today’s episode is a LIVE podcast recording with Dr. MC and her amazing Cabaret followers discussing the true meaning of self-care and how best to set yourself up for success. We had fans from all over the country including California and Vermont and different parts of the worldContinue reading…

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Sustainable Self-Care 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

34:10

Do you practice Sustainable self-care? Do you even know what that means? And why is it so critical? Do not miss this podcast episode with the fabulous Dr. Chris Willard. Chances are you are familiar with his work as he is a BIG deal. Thich Nhat Hanh and Tara Brach just recently cited his work.Continue reading…

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Move Back Into Your Body 1:13:37

2+ y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

TW/CW: Some discussion of eating disorders and behaviors. Are you connected to your body? Do you honor your body’s signals? Today, we invite you to move back into your body. Dr. MC is so honored to share this interview with dietician Anna Sweeney. Dr. MC had the pleasure of working with Anna back in 2015Continue reading…

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Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

33:00

TW/CW: Eating disorder discussion, some ED behavior mentioned. Do you struggle with your relationship with food? Join Dr. MC and author, eating disorder recovery speaker, and peer support mentor, Betsy Brenner. Betsy published her memoir in 2021 titled “The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife.” It was so fabulous to lear…

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Start with a Pop of Color 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

35:56

Fashion & self-care are a winning combo. You too can be a style icon if you start with a pop of color. Today we welcome Tiffany Giannato or Tiffy G. to the podcast. Tiffany is a fashionista by all definitions of the word. She is also a Mom, special education teacher, stylist, blogger, columnist, and……

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Life Off the Deep End 49:51

2+ y ago49:51

49:51

You heard about Pluto? That’s messed up, right? Join Dr. MC and astrologer, coach, and medium, Kim Bizjak on the podcast to discuss the Pluto Return and what that means for 2022 as well as what it is like to dramatically change your life and live “life off the deep end” on a boat sailing…By Theresa Melito-Conners, PhD

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