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Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK - The Podcast

By: Melyssa with a WHY
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  • Welcome to the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK podcast, where we have casual conversations about ways to live happier and healthier that don't require you to ditch everything you enjoy in life! We refer to our listeners as Change Makers, because if you are tuning in - then you are probably working on making some positive changes in your life! With occasional guests from the health and well-being industry that share their stories and strategies for making healthy living suck less, you are sure to walk away with knowledge and tangible tips for ways to put it into practice in your own life!
    2023
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  • 24. Grief is Fucking Hard: A Conversation About Attachment, Loss, and Mental Health with Dr. Annelise Cunningham

    24. Grief is Fucking Hard: A Conversation About Attachment, Loss, and Mental Health with Dr. Annelise Cunningham
    May 6 2024
    In this episode of Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK, Melyssa explores the complexities of navigating grief and promoting mental health with Dr. Annelise Cunningham, author of Grief is Fucking Hard: Love Notes from a Trauma and Loss Psychologist. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the episode discusses breaking the stigma around mental health struggles, emphasizing the importance of support systems and self-care during tough times. Special guest, clinical psychologist Dr. Annelise Cunningham, discusses her journey into specializing in infant mental health, trauma, attachment, and grief, highlighting the need for mental health support in unexpected scenarios like the NICU. They explore the concept of procedural memory in grief, the impact of attachment styles on emotional well-being, and the power of recognizing and tending to one's vulnerabilities. The conversation offers listeners reflective questions to explore their emotional narratives and attachment styles, encouraging active engagement with one's mental health. The episode wraps up with offering practical advice on finding personalized coping mechanisms, underlining the show's mission to make healthy living accessible, empowering, and interconnected with mental well-being. MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Cunningham is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in attachment, trauma, and loss. She has worked in community, inpatient, and outpatient settings providing both assessments and psychotherapy. Throughout her work, she developed an interest in the grief process; noticing stages, checklists, and a desire to "move on" did not work well for those grieving. With her background in attachment, Dr. Cunningham instead believes grief is a relationship that requires an honest and authentic communication style. In her relational approach to grieving, Dr. Cunningham places a focus on decreasing self-judgement and increasing self-compassion to build an understanding of the complicated thoughts and feelings about loss. Dr. Cunningham resides in Chicago where she has a private practice which offers telehealth services to residents of Colorado and Illinois. Purchase Dr. Cunningham's workbook on Amazon: Grief is Fucking HardVisit Dr. Cunningham's Website: https://www.amcthepractice.com/ WORK WITH MELYSSA **Join the Change Maker Collective coaching membership to receive support, accountability, and coaching from Melyssa to achieve your lifestyle change goals! **Sign up for the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK Audiobook Group Coaching Program! **Get your first week of my Move with Melyssa virtual fitness studio FREE! Or to try a sample class, use code MOVEWITHMELYSSA to attend a livestream class for free, or use code MWMREPLAY to catch an on-demand class for free through my Move with Melyssa virtual fitness studio! Grab our FREE Wellness Wheel Activity sneak peek from the book!Join our FREE Change Maker Community here!Grab your copy of Melyssa's book here!Follow us on Instagram: @melyssa_with_a_why and @healthylivingdoesnthavetosuckEmail Melyssa at: info@melyssawithawhy.comVisit our website: https://www.healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/ Please remember to Follow/Subscribe, Rate & Review our show to help us reach more Change Makers! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Suck Podcast 00:52 Kicking Off Mental Health Awareness Month 03:08 Deep Dive into Grief and Loss with Dr. Annelise Cunningham 12:37 Exploring the Complexities of Grief and Healthy Living 22:31 Embracing the Duality of Grief and Healing 23:36 Exploring the Power of Movement as Medicine 24:55 Embracing Self-Compassion and Grace 26:43 Understanding Attachment and Self-Esteem 28:05 Navigating Emotions and Vulnerability 30:31 Reflective Questions for Self-Discovery 33:07 Engaging with Attachment Styles and Self-Exploration 41:07 Concluding Thoughts on Healthy Living
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    45 mins
  • 23. Toasting to Transformation: Tips to Live The Champagne Diet Lifestyle with Cara Alwill, Best-Selling Author and Master Life Coach

    23. Toasting to Transformation: Tips to Live The Champagne Diet Lifestyle with Cara Alwill, Best-Selling Author and Master Life Coach
    Apr 8 2024
    In this episode of the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK Podcast, Melyssa is joined by one of her all-time favorite life and business coaches - Cara Alwill, creator of The Champagne Diet! They discuss the importance of embracing a healthy lifestyle without succumbing to societal pressures and restrictive norms. Cara shares her journey from a dissatisfying career and unhealthy relationship to finding joy and authenticity through living The Champagne Diet lifestyle - the only kind of diet Melyssa would ever recommend to her listeners! 😉 Their conversation covers topics such as the significance of mental well-being in overall health, embracing the impact of small daily habits, and the liberating power of giving yourself permission to enjoy life without guilt. Cara suggests that listeners prioritize feeling good over looking a certain way, remember that your size is the least interesting thing about yourself, and to draw inspiration from those around you without falling into the comparison trap so you can live your healthiest, happiest life! MEET OUR GUESTCara Alwill is a New York City based creative entrepreneur who encourages women to live their most effervescent lives, celebrate themselves every day, and make their happiness a priority. She is a best selling personal development author, mentor to women entrepreneurs, and creator of The Champagne Diet blog. Over 11 million listeners worldwide tune in to Cara’s podcast Style Your Mind each week for powerful conversations and a mega dose of inspiration. Cara is the author of 9 best selling books, including the worldwide sensation Girl Code, that have inspired women around the world to step into their power and fulfill their potential. Cara’s books have been translated into multiple languages like Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese. Her message continues to transcend cultures and break barriers for women across the globe. Check out Cara Alwill's Website! www.thechampagnediet.comFollow Cara on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thechampagnediet/Listen to Cara's Style Your Mind Podcast! https://styleyourmind.libsyn.com/ Episode referenced: Your Size is The Least Interesting Thing About You Join Cara's low-cost monthly membership, the Girl on Fire Collective! https://girlonfirecollective.com/Purchase Cara’s Best Selling Books! WORK WITH MELYSSA **Join the Change Maker Collective group coaching membership to receive support, accountability, and coaching from Melyssa to achieve your lifestyle change goals! **Sign up for the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK Audiobook Group Coaching Program! **Use code MOVEWITHMELYSSA to attend a livestream class for free, or use code MWMREPLAY to catch an on-demand class for free through my Move with Melyssa virtual fitness studio! Grab our FREE Wellness Wheel Activity sneak peek from the book!Join our FREE Change Maker Community here!Grab your copy of Melyssa's book here!Follow us on Instagram: @melyssa_with_a_why and @healthylivingdoesnthavetosuckEmail Melyssa at: info@melyssawithawhy.comVisit our website: https://www.healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/ Please remember to Follow/Subscribe, Rate & Review our show to help us reach more Change Makers!
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    25 mins
  • 22. Workout with Mom (and MORE!) with Women's Fitness Specialist, Alayna Curry

    22. Workout with Mom (and MORE!) with Women's Fitness Specialist, Alayna Curry
    Apr 1 2024

    In this episode of Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK, Melyssa welcomes her guest, Alayna Curry, a fitness instructor and mom to discuss the complexities of maintaining a healthy lifestyle among various life challenges. Alayna shares her journey from struggling with body image to embracing fitness as a celebration rather than punishment. They discuss tips for busy individuals, especially moms, to integrate fitness into their lives, emphasizing the importance of setting realistic goals, planning, and giving oneself grace. Alayna introduces her 'Workout with Mom' program, designed for accessibility and flexibility, catering to individuals with different needs and constraints. They conclude by addressing the misconception that health and enjoyment are mutually exclusive, advocating an approach to fitness and nutrition that's enjoyable and suited to individual lifestyles.

    MEET OUR GUEST
    Alayna Curry is a fitness instructor, public relations pro, wife and mom based in Central Florida. For nearly 15 years, she has taught group fitness classes -- both in person at local gyms and virtually through her Workout with Mom program. Alayna is a certified group fitness instructor, women's fitness specialist and licensed Zumba instructor. When she's not working out, she's working her full time job doing PR for the space industry and juggling life as a mom of two young boys.

    • Check out Alayna's website! http://workoutwithmom.com
    • Don't miss Alayna's Virtual Fitness Program!
    • Connect with Alayna on her socials!
      https://www.instagram.com/alaynajcurry
      https://www.tiktok.com/alaynajcurry
    • Contact Alayna at: alayna@workoutwithmom.com
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    48 mins
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