Best Melissa D Barry Podcasts (2024)

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Reclaim your inner peace amidst chaos with holistic wellness w/ host Melissa D. Barry 15:08

11d ago15:08

15:08

In a world that constantly demands more, discover the revolutionary act of putting your holistic well-being first. Join me as we explore the science-backed benefits of self-care, mindfulness, and the wisdom of renowned experts. Learn practical strategies for overcoming stress, anxiety, and burnout by nurturing your mental, emotional, physical, and …

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Nurturing yourself through inner stillness w/ host Melissa D. Barry 21:11

1M ago21:11

21:11

Just like nature follows a cyclical pattern through its seasons, we too must learn to honor the wisdom of stillness. When we carry too much on our shoulders, when it’s constant chaos in our minds, or we constantly rush after time, and cannot seem to stop ourselves from the relentless pursuit of our ambitions; we end up feeling depleted. So, today I…

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Navigating the ebbs and flows of life mindfully w/ Melissa D. Barry 15:18

3M ago15:18

15:18

In today's episode, we’ll be exploring the intricacies of navigating the ebbs and flows with mindfulness and grace. We'll unravel the mystery of our fluctuating energy levels and how embracing these fluctuations can lead to a deeper sense of fulfillment and well-being. Listen up to this gem, Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learni…

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You are not alone w/ Melissa D. Barry 15:11

4M ago15:11

15:11

"There's no worse feeling than feeling alone in a room full of people or in a crowd." With over 7 billion people on this Earth, it rationally shouldn’t make sense to feel alone, yet it is a feeling experienced by many of us. When we’re going through something hard and challenging, we often think that we’re the only one. Nonetheless, it doesn’t have…

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Cultivating long-lasting happiness in your life with mindfulness w/ host Melissa D. Barry 24:36

5M ago24:36

24:36

As we navigate the winding and looping roads of life, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of the present moment. Happiness isn't a destination we reach; it's a state of being we cultivate each day, right here, right now. It's about savoring the small joys, embracing life's imperfections, and finding peace amidst the c…

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Sticking to your goals sustainably w/ host Melissa D. Barry 24:34

6M ago24:34

24:34

We’re now closing off January – the month of fresh starts, goal-setting frenzy, and the infamous New Year's resolutions. Since the month started, we've all been motivated by the collective momentum of a new beginning but oftentimes than none, that only lasted the first few weeks. Soon contemplating quitting before we even get to fulfil our goals or…

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Mindful takeaways from 2023 to bring into the new year w/ host Melissa D. Barry 34:07

7M ago34:07

34:07

Another year to go, another one to come. With every year passing, we receive profound lessons through experiences and encounters, let's see which ones 2023 taught us that we can keep with us and implement into the new year. So let's wrap up 2023 with gratitude and start 2024 with intentionality so we can make it work for our highest good. Listen up…

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Clear your mind space with Feng shui w/ Feng Shui consultant Jeannette Cieszykowski 43:15

8M ago43:15

43:15

We’ve all heard about Feng shui, this ancient Chinese philosophy developed over 5,000 years ago. Turns out Feng shui is more than having a beautiful home with lots of flow and pretty decoration, it’s also about mindset. Today, let’s uncover how decluttering our minds through Feng shui can bring us mind clarity and improve our mindset. I invited, Je…

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Embrace your new chapter: You deserve it w/ host Melissa D. Barry 19:23

9M ago19:23

19:23

As a follow-up to last month's episode which pushed us to overcome change and uncertainty when faced with newness. Today we're fully jumping into our next chapter, accepting it all, even when it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Yes, new things - including great opportunities or living our dreams often lead us to a very layered experience making us …

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Overcome your fear of change to step into the next amazing chapter of your life w/ host Melissa D. Barry 17:13

10M ago17:13

17:13

Change is scary yet inevitable and it can bring so many gems into our lives. In this episode, I go over the concept of embracing change as your ally on your journey to personal growth by exploring practical strategies to conquer the fear of change and step into a brighter future. Listen up to this gem, Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GRO…

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Plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective w/ vegan chef Whitney Miner 59:00

11M ago59:00

59:00

I believe to sustainably carry out a healthy diet it needs to be more than a diet but habits rooted in mindfulness and enjoyment. Let's talk about plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective and learn how transformational it can be in concomitance with grounding mindfulness practices such as yoga. For this conversation, I invited the radiant …

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Food for thought: the impact of nutrition on our brain w/ holistic nutritionist Dr. Jaz Robbins 52:13

12M ago52:13

52:13

If you want a healthy brain you might want to look at what’s on your plate. The brain takes up 20% of our energy resources. And the only way for our body to fill up our energy resources is with food but not any kind of food. I invited Doctor Jaz Robbins, a therapist and board-certified holistic nutritionist to educate us on the strong link between …

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Ditching perfectionism to become "Flawesome" w/ Mindvalley co-founder Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani 44:39

1y ago44:39

44:39

As a "recovering perfectionist", I’ve already talked about perfectionism several times on this podcast but it’s always a good reminder to revisit the subject because sometimes we have to heal the same thing multiple times to fully remove all of the remnants of it. I am super honored to have Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discuss this very subject with me t…

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Letting go of limiting beliefs w/ New York Times best-selling author Hale Dwoskin 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

Our beliefs shape our reality. Throughout life, starting with childhood, we pick up beliefs from others along the way. We definitely cannot control everything, we actually have little control in life but what we control is our thoughts. The ones we choose to feed and interact with. We can rewire our thinking patterns to empower ourselves and live t…

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From reactivity to compassion: the power of self-acceptance w/ meditation teacher Chris Cirak 41:01

1y ago41:01

41:01

“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai Lama Everyone has their own way to deal with their pain. Nonetheless, oftentimes, we tend to opt for hitting where it hurts when we are hurt by another person or just hurt for whatever reason. As a way to cope with our pain, we share or deflect our pain on someon…

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Counteracting the negative messages of our inner critic with positive self-talk w/ host Melissa D. Barry 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

23:08

Have you ever found yourself getting caught up in negative self-talk? Maybe you've thought to yourself, "I can't do this" or "I'm not good enough." It's easy to fall into this trap, but what if I told you that the way you talk to yourself can have a profound impact on your confidence, motivation, and overall success? Today, I want to talk about the…

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Inner-self connection from a heart-centered approach w/ cardiologist Dr Madalina Petrescu 50:58

1+ y ago50:58

50:58

There is no better time than the month of love to talk about the heart. The one that is responsible for making us feel and connect with self and others. The one that sometimes makes us think that it has a mind of its own, communicating messages to both our brain and our gut. To uncover the secrets or maybe the superpower of the heart, I’ll be discu…

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Mind-body-soul wellness to kick off the new year w/ health coach Kerry Fisher 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

43:09

The first thing that comes to mind when we think about health is physical health, right? At the beginning of the year, many of us have new resolutions usually around health that essentially revolve around our bodies. But we often forget that the state of our body is also a consequence of the state of our mental and spiritual health. I understand be…

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Mindful takeaways from 2022 to bring into the new year w/ host Melissa D. Barry 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

25:43

Closing off the year with some reflection on 2022: grasping the gems I got out of the lessons I went through this year. Expanding my outlook on life to gear toward an even more empowered and carefree energy to bring into 2023 and beyond. Listen up to this gem, Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about - Navigating the ebbs a…

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Finding your authentic self & true path through mindset work w/ writer Elizabeth Thorn - Part 2 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

55:05

We’re back with writer, Elizabeth Thorn today talking about mindset work to find or find again our most authentic self and true path. If you have already listened to part 1, last month, you can skip the intro (the episode starts at 04:33 min), and if you haven’t keep listening and don’t forget to catch the previous episode which is the first part o…

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Utilizing the power of your mind to live the life of your dreams w/ writer Elizabeth Thorn - Part 1 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

We all want to live the life of our dreams, and I’d say we’re very much in our right to want so. Nonetheless, to get to the desired destination we cannot avoid going through the journey of life full of ebbs and flows. I overcame most of the challenges in my life thanks to triple-ling down on mindset work. That journey actually led me to create Cons…

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The comparison plague w/ host Melissa D.Barry 19:59

2y ago19:59

19:59

As some of you know now, I expanded Conscious Matters to YouTube! I’m starting my journey there, experimenting, delivering talks, and chitchats still centered around empowering ourselves through holistic wellness especially mindfulness. I’ll be so happy if you guys explore with me, supporting my mission of raising the collective consciousness by su…

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Boundaries: the requisite to live in peace & harmony w/ host Melissa D. Barry 31:58

2y ago31:58

31:58

Have you ever said yes to something out of obligation, guilt, or fear when you really did not want to? Have you ever felt taken advantage of or disrespected to a certain extent? I’ve been mentioning boundaries a lot throughout many episodes already but I think I’ve never fully dived into the nitty gritty of it. It’s super important to talk more abo…

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Bye-bye self sabotage w/ host Melissa D. Barry 30:09

2y ago30:09

30:09

This month we’re trying to tame the plague of self-sabotage. Getting our inner critic to go from being our biggest enemy to becoming our best friend. Stopping it in order to prevent us from growing, expanding, reaching our wildest desires, and truly living the life we aspire to. What better way than discussing this subject in a way that helps us re…

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From depressed to blessed w/ NY Times bestselling author Jonathan Robinson 53:02

2y ago53:02

53:02

We're back to talking about depression but from a lighter perspective. Who would have guessed that one of the worst period of your life could actually be a blessing in disguise? That's what I realized when I went through my own depression a few years back which eventually brought me to this path of awareness and this conscious lifestyle. That's als…

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Forgiveness as an act of self-love w/ host Melissa D. Barry 25:21

2y ago25:21

25:21

This month we’re taking advantage of this new moon right now to clean the slates and start anew stronger than ever but in order to move on healthily and efficiently, forgiveness is key. To me, forgiveness is an essential part of your growth, it’s about giving that grace to yourself by letting go of past painful experiences. Freeing yourself from th…

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Finding freedom from within w/ host Melissa D. Barry 43:25

2y ago43:25

43:25

Now that the travel restrictions seem to have been lifted in most countries, I asked myself if travel, money, the lack of ties or commitments, or any external element for that matter - is what we define as true freedom? To me, freedom is about liberating your mind first- which means liberating yourself from the inside. Liberating ourselves from our…

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Performance productivity culture: the depression-anxiety trigger? w/ host Melissa D. Barry 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

Let’s talk about a specific modern reality that most of the time hinders our best self. Yes, I’m talking about the one and only star of capitalism (right after money): performance productivity! The one which is often the root cause of depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and many more mental and physical health issues. There’s abs…

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A love letter to Mother Earth w/ sustainability educator Meg Koch 58:32

2+ y ago58:32

58:32

February the month referred as the “month of love”. This specific date … celebrations in general, can be seen as a good reminder to keep on putting out intentional efforts throughout the whole year towards that something that you’re celebrating on that day, to keep that energy all year around. Today, I’ll be touching on a subject very dear to me th…

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Living your soul purpose in 2022 & beyond w/ host Melissa D. Barry 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

26:52

I did promise you a last episode on Ayurveda: aligning your soul with Ayurveda to complete the Ayurveda mind-body-soul series. I decided to switch it up by simply taking this Ayurvedic concept of following your Dharma aka your soul purpose in this life and yet still keep my promise. What a better way to start off 2022 than assessing our purpose? Do…

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Mindful takeaways from 2021 to bring into the new year w/ host Melissa D. Barry 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

21:15

I usually like taking the last week of December as a good time to take a breath and reflect on the last 12 months, step back, slow down to mindfully close this chapter before jumping into the new year. You perhaps feel the same at this time. Inspired to look back, contemplate and evaluate what has been going on in your life, your experiences, chall…

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Shadow integration - The path to freedom, wholeness & authentic living w/ host Melissa D. Barry 25:02

2+ y ago25:02

25:02

As Jung wrote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” Just like mentioned in the previous episode "Shadow self - Transmuting the unconscious into the conscious" shadow work is about bringing onto the forefront of our mind what has been hidden for the longest time with the aim of being free fr…

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Shadow self - Transmuting the unconscious into the conscious w/ host Melissa D. Barry 23:49

2+ y ago23:49

23:49

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” - Carl Jung - psychiatrist who revolutionized the field of psychology. Fall, Halloween, Scorpio season is here so what is better than diving deep into the shadow of life. To be aware, acknowledge, accept and embrace our unconscious. To shed light onto our…

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The art of letting go w/ host Melissa D. Barry 29:51

3y ago29:51

29:51

Taking a little break from the Ayurveda series before the last episode of it and surfing back onto the solo rant wave. So here I am talking my thoughts out loud to y’all - once again! My today’s inner reflection is about the art of letting go. Something that we all need some more practice in, I believe. We get so attached to things, to people, to p…

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Aligning your mind with Ayurveda w/ Dr Siva Mohan - Part 2: Self-assessing your well-being 37:12

3y ago37:12

37:12

What is a healthy body without a balanced/healthy mind? There is no denying that the two are inherently linked together. The mind has a tremendous influence on our overall health. That's what I want to keep on dissecting today: how to heal our minds on all levels from the subconscious to the superconscious part of the brain with the three regulator…

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Aligning your mind with Ayurveda w/ Dr Siva Mohan - Part 1: True mind-body wellness 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

My obsession with the mind continues. I just find its abilities, depth, and power so incredible and fascinating. As a continuation of my Ayurveda series: A journey to healthy living with Ayurveda medicine, we’ll explore the mind from an Ayurvedic standpoint. We previously talked about aligning your body with Ayurveda medicine. But what is a healthy…

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Aligning your body with Ayurveda medicine w/ Dr Sheetal Ajmani - Part 2: Ayurvedic nutrition 53:34

3y ago53:34

53:34

As I like experimenting with different things, I felt that it was time for me to give Ayurveda a try. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been incorporating few Ayurveda practices here and there. I wanted to take you on my discovery journey of this ancient holistic medicine. Ayurveda medicine is so many things in one. I’ve got so many questions.…

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Aligning your body with Ayurveda medicine w/ Dr Sheetal Ajmani - Part 1: the scope of Ayurveda 52:15

3y ago52:15

52:15

As I like experimenting with different things, I felt that it was time for me to give Ayurveda a try. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been incorporating few Ayurveda practices here and there. I wanted to take you on my discovery journey of this ancient holistic medicine. Ayurveda medicine is so many things in one. I’ve got so many questions.…

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Conscious Communication w/ Attachment style coach Taryn Newton-Gill 1:17:48

3y ago1:17:48

1:17:48

In this world there is a lot of miscommunication. Words matter, they’re important and powerful. Like we discussed in the last episode about the subconscious, words are crucial when you talk to yourself. But what about using clear and effective communication that kindly expresses your thoughts, needs, and feelings to others too? What's our why when …

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Accessing the subconscious mind w/ Transformational therapist Kameka Smith 52:48

3+ y ago52:48

52:48

"To shift your life in a desired direction, you must powerfully shift your subconscious." - Kevin L. Mitchell author. The famous philosopher, Sigmund Freund, in the 19th century, actually ranked the 3 states of mind: the conscious mind, the subconscious mind, and the unconscious mind. Today we'll focus on the 2nd one: the subconscious mind. If you …

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Self-Care for Your Human Design Profile w/ Human Design expert Allison Unruh 57:18

3+ y ago57:18

57:18

It's Valentine's day! Yep, we're back at it again and while I love celebrations, to me there is no better way to celebrate love than starting with self-love. I did an episode on self-love last year, go check it out if you missed it. So to follow up, I now want to focus on self-care. We should love and care for ourselves everyday but I see Valentine…

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Mindful takeaways from 2020 to bring into the new year w/ host Melissa D. Barry 15:44

3+ y ago15:44

15:44

It’s that time of the year when we transition from one year into the next. Ending one cycle and beginning a new one. Saying goodbye to the one of a kind 2020 and hello to 2021! Now with 2021 on the horizon, we are at the beginning of a new adventure. Despite 2020 being a rollercoaster all year long, there were some positive elements that contribute…

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30 conscious living lessons for my 30th w/ host Melissa D. Barry 27:00

3+ y ago27:00

27:00

I finally crossed the other side and left my twenties behind me. Celebrating your big 30s during a worldwide pandemic and under full lockdown is not ideal and definitely not what I expected when looking forward to this pivotal moment in my life. Nonetheless, it gave me the opportunity to have this calm and slowness to reflect back on my past. So I …

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Creativity as a self-awareness & confidence tool w/ multi-talented creative Evelyn From The Internets 56:54

3+ y ago56:54

56:54

GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning - IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: The confusion between creativity and artistic talents. The creative process. Incorporating creativity in daily business tasks. Resisting inner limiting beliefs and negative self-talk with creativity. Mindfully coping with negative feedback. Gaining more confidence and practic…

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Mindful branding 5:11

4y ago5:11

5:11

Today, I invite you to connect, get to know a bit more about what I do outside of this podcast and keep on exchanging on conscious matters. Suggestions, feedback, and questions are always welcome. Don't be shy, let’s connect: About me and my brand strategy & design consultancy agency for companies and organizations driven by improving the world. We…

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Transitioning to the new normal w/ host Melissa D. Barry 20:55

4y ago20:55

20:55

Today I would like to talk about something that has been pressing me even though I hesitated for a while before allowing myself to put my voice out there about it. So get ready for another solo episode because I’ve got things to say! The world has been sheltering and been on strict lockdown for almost 3 months. Now some cities are gradually startin…

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Keep your mental health in check w/ licensed therapist Emma McAdam 50:45

4+ y ago50:45

50:45

Being mindful of our wellbeing is not only about the physical aspect. Yes! It’s very important to take care of your body, to improve your physical health, look into what you're eating and exercising regularly but what about the magnificent gift you’ve been graced with, the one that allows you to do literally everything - big or small: your mind. Ar…

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The magical power of self-love w/ host Melissa D. Barry 18:40

4+ y ago18:40

18:40

Valentine’s day, that time of the year when it’s all about love everywhere but … let’s switch things up a bit. Instead of falling into the business aspects of this day such as buying gifts, flowers and also looking for approval of someone else and calling your partner your “half”; let’s focus this talk on YOU, on self-love. The type of love that no…

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Unleash your inner power w/ Tedx Talk speaker Janine Esbrand 46:06

4+ y ago46:06

46:06

I decided to theme 2020: unleash your inner power. Even though we can reassess ourselves at any time, to me this beginning of the new year feels like the perfect time to set my intentions of what kind of life I want to live and love. A time to live in my truth, speak up, advocate for what I stand for, embrace my full-self and share my gift to the w…

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Meditation as a catalyst of peace w/ YouTube sensation Pura Rasa 43:58

4+ y ago43:58

43:58

With a following of almost 200K people on YouTube, Pura Rasa is the meditation teacher and energy healer everybody talks about. With her eclectic panel of visually animated meditations, she is revolutionizing the way we usually see this practice. With Rasa’s soothing voice meditation is the opposite of boring, long and dreadful. Her meditations rep…

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