What if connection really is the antidote to a world that feels divided — for us and for the next generation?

In today’s episode, I’m inviting you into a real and unfiltered conversation (recorded right from my car) about what it means to choose connection in a world that seems designed to pull us apart. From family gatherings over the Jewish New Year, to my own shifts with technology, to a story from my travels in France — this episode is all about the simple, everyday ways we can reclaim presence and pass it forward to the kids and teens in our lives.

Here’s what I share with you:

• Why reflection doesn’t have to be judgmental, and how I set intentions for what I want more of.
• A powerful reel from Jonathan Haidt that reframed the way I see kids and devices.
• My personal journey of breaking free from letting my phone hijack my mornings.
• The choice we all have between looking for darkness or looking for light.
• How attempting to speak French opened unexpected doors of connection while traveling.
• Why modeling connection matters so much for the next generation — and how we can do it daily.

And of course, I’ll talk about The Connection Book, my newest release, which is designed to spark real, soul-filling conversations between kids and the grown-ups who love them. Because connection isn’t just for us — it’s the gift we hand down to the next gen.

👉 Grab your copy here: www.melodypourmoradi.com/connection

If you already have the book, I’d love to see how you’re using it. Send me a selfie with your copy, or DM me on Instagram @girlifeempowerment.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you: the Empowering Her podcast is now in the top 1% worldwide. That’s because of you. Your listens, shares, and support mean everything — and they allow me to keep creating meaningful conversations here. If you’d like to sponsor the show and share your book, business, or heart-centered project with our community, reach out to me at melody@getgirlpower.com.

Connection is the antidote — for us, for our families, and for the next generation. Let’s keep choosing it, together.

As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.

I’d love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

🌟 Website: www.getgirlpower.com

🌟 Instagram: @girlifeempowerment

What would shift in your relationship if you asked your child a question that made them light up—instead of just asking, “How was your day?”

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt companion guide to The Connection Book—because this book isn’t just a collection of prompts… it’s a doorway into deeper presence, more meaningful conversations, and lifelong memories with the children you love.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, auntie, mentor, or educator, this episode will walk you through the exact mindset shifts and simple tips that bring the prompts to life. These are the tools I use in my own home, and they’re the same ones I’ve heard are creating powerful ripple effects in homes around the world.

If you’ve ever craved more connection but didn’t know how to begin—or if you’ve ever felt like the moments are slipping by too fast—this is your invitation to slow down and truly show up.

Grab your copy of The Connection Book here:

👉 melodypourmoradi.com/connection

• The 6 simple shifts that turn small talk into soul talk
• Why presence matters more than perfection
• How to hold space when your child takes the conversation somewhere unexpected
• What to do when a prompt feels silly or falls flat (hint: it’s still working!)
• The truth about connection and how just 5 minutes can change everything

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to screenshot it, share it on Instagram, and tag me @girlifeempowerment. I want to see how The Connection Book is showing up in your world.

And if you haven’t yet, please subscribe, rate, and leave a quick review. It means so much and helps more families find their way back to what really matters.

With so much love and connection,

Melody 💛

As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.

I’d love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

🌟 Website: www.getgirlpower.com

🌟 Instagram: @girlifeempowerment

Have you ever watched someone move through life with such presence that it feels like they’re living in a different dimension?

That’s exactly what I felt in Paris—and it inspired today’s episode.

Here’s what I’m sharing:

• My week in France and how Parisian women seem to hold a secret to living with more ease and presence
• Why meals in Paris aren’t about eating less but about enjoying more (and how that can shift our own relationship with food)
• The refreshing way French women embrace natural beauty—confidence, laugh lines, and all
• The lesson of surrender: letting things be exactly as they are instead of pushing for “extra” or “different”
• What I noticed about French kids and the way food and gratitude are intertwined in their culture
• The absolute gift of seeing people off their phones—and how that connects beautifully with what inspired me to write The Connection Book
• The magic of “boisson du moment”—living for this moment instead of chasing the next one

Paris reminded me that life isn’t measured by accomplishments or checklists—it’s measured by how much we connect, savor, and live right now.

If you want to bring more of that presence and connection into your own life, pick up a copy of The Connection Book at melodypourmoradi.com/connection. It’s the perfect companion for sparking conversations and savoring the moments that matter most.

As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.

I’d love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!

🌟 Website: www.getgirlpower.com

🌟 Instagram: @girlifeempowerment