Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness with Melissa Oatman-A daily dose of spirituality and self improvement

What is it that you have been putting off doing today? The Universe is asking you to stop stalling. It’s time to get rid of those pesky limiting beliefs and fears that are keeping you from doing the thing you know you’re supposed to do. The Universe never lays anything on our hearts that it doesn’t  want us to actually complete. It’s time today to learn how to quiet your fears and to boldly step f...

One question I get asked a lot is, “Do I have intuitive gifts?  How do I tap into them?”  Everyone has intuitive gifts. We just have to learn how to access them. In today’s episode, I talk about how you can work with the Archangels, crystals, and essential oils, to help you tap in to your intuition. Anyone can do it, but like a muscle that needs to be exercised, you have to practice using it to re...

Did you know that not forgiving others and holding onto emotions can make you physically sick? I have even read studies that link cancer to resentment and anger. All too often we hold onto emotions that don’t serve us, and in the end, it Just makes us emotionally and physically drained. Forgiveness is so important because when we forgive others, we’re actually giving ourselves the greatest gift ev...

The full moon in Aries is occurring on October 1st and 2nd. This full moon is the first of two to occur in October. This full moon brings about some powerful shifts in energy. How can you use this energy to manifest the life you dream of?  Find out how you can let go of what isn’t serving you, and harness the power of the full moon to fulfill your heart’s desires.  Try the protein bars and cookies...

Do you feel like you are going through many major shifts in your life right now?  Perhaps you are wondering what is going on? Maybe you even feel like you’re being persecuted? The things that are happening to you are not really happening to you, but rather they’re happening for you. We are being taught many lessons right now, and one major lesson is not allowing what happens around you to control...

Sometimes we have to be a voice for others when they don’t have a voice of their own. When we see things happening that we don’t feel is fair, it’s up to us to stand up and speak our truth. The one simple and most straightforward rule in life is and always will be to choose kindness. You never know what someone else is going through, so it’s best to always be kind. Be a voice for others when they...

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing my twin sister Mary. Mary has had to overcome many obstacles in her life starting from birth. She was born with partial nerve deafness and had to have surgery to rebuild her ear. She was bullied in school and often struggled with her grades. She went on to get a teaching degree. She teaches special ed and is even working on a second Masters degree. Today Ma...

One thing to consider when working on yourself is that you should be striving for progress not perfection. Perfection does not exist. Perfection is just a form of fear. We should wake up each day trying to be a little bit better today than we were yesterday. We need to learn to be gentle with ourselves and realize that we’re doing the best that we can. It’s easy to want to compare ourselves to oth...

Do you have a situation in your life that is in need of healing? Today I’m going to talk to you about how you can work with Mother Mary to help you heal broken relationships in your life. Mother Mary is an ascended Master who helps us when we’re working with children, when we hope to become pregnant or adopt, and she helps us to see everyone else through the eyes of Divine love. Mother Mary can he...

Join me today.  My guest is author, coach, and podcastor Louis Morris.  Louis has been giving advice to family and friends since he was a teenager. He dreamed of helping so many others so in 2018 he received his Life Coaching Certification. Louis focuses on effective communication, affection, being fascinating and fascinated by your partner. Louis offers straight talk and insightful advice on all...

If you have ever had depression or you know someone who has, then you understand what a tight grip I can put you in. Depression actually changes the way our brains function which in turn causes different physical problems in our bodies. When you’re suffering from depression, it’s hard to get motivated and difficult to do the daily chores that you’re used to doing. It doesn’t have to be that way. T...

How often do you allow yourself to daydream?  I have been channeling messages lately that we need to daydream more. When we are in a state of daydreaming, it’s easier for the Universe to send us signs and symbols. We often receive ideas and nudges about our purpose when we daydream. Plus, daydreaming about what we wish to see in our lives just makes us feel better. When we feel better, it’s easier...

Sometimes we have to be a voice for others when they don’t have a voice of their own. When we see things happening that we don’t feel is fair, it’s up to us to stand up and speak our truth. The one simple and most straightforward rule in life is and always will be to choose kindness. You never know what someone else is going through, so it’s best to always be kind. Be a voice for others when they...

Julie Ryan is an inventor, entrepreneur and author who learned how to be a psychic and medical intuitive more than 25 years ago. After inventing a number of globally-used surgical devices and founding nine companies across the medical, long-term care, natural gas, advertising and data privacy industries, she settled into her talents as a psychic and medical intuitive, going on to write her books A...

Meet Randy Haveson.  Randy is a TEDx speaker, a five-star author, and is the founder of The Rise Organization.  Randy went from hitting rock bottom in addiction to becoming a motivational speaker and author.  He talks to us today about the importance of building our self-esteem, ignoring our ego, and becoming our own personal champions.  Most people never find their true joy or purpose in life bec...

When children experience trauma, it affects the way the brain functions. Studies have shown that 10-12 weeks of regular mindfulness practice can re-train the brain. Today I talk about what mindfulness is and how mindfulness can help kids and adults alike.  Try the protein bars and cookies. You’ll thank me! SmartforLife.com Coupon Code:  AWESOME Wayne Dyer’s meditation https://youtu.be/Kvs-_22lwjA...

In his new documentary Uncivilized, Michael Lees chronicles his journey as he survives category 5 Hurricane Maria in a bamboo hut in the forest of Dominica (not to be mixed up with Dominican Republic). Throughout this spiritual experience, Michael learned what it means to awaken to your soul, overcome adversity, and live courageously in alignment, all while absorbing powerful life lessons. He went...

My guest today is Dr. Christiane Michelberger.  She is here today to talk to us about letting go of the self.  In 2015, Christiane was diagnosed with breast cancer. In spite of over 40 years of meditation practice and Buddhist studies, she found herself flooded with debilitating fear. Not being able to cope, she realized that she was spiritually sleepwalking. Being dedicated to finding awakening,...

The Universe is asking you to look at the world through a different lens. Normally, we see things through our eyes, but The Universe is asking us to look at the world through our heart. When we look at situations through the lens of love, we realize that we’re not all that different. In fact, we are all made from the same Divine love.  We are all one. It’s time to start listening to your heart mor...

Have you ever felt like you we’re stuck in a dark place in your life?  Sometimes we hit snags in our lives that makes us feel like we’re never going to be able to come out of the darkness and into the light. This is normal, but you don’t have to stay stuck. In today’s episode, I talk to you about how to take back your power and balance your energy and emotions once again.  Try the protein bars and...

The Universe loves to pour blessings over us, but sometimes we’re too busy to see it. If we don’t slow down, we’re bound to miss all of the ways that the Universe is blessing us.  The Universe comes up with unique and crazy ways to show us how truly loved we are. Take time to slow down, practice self-care, and pay attention, because the Universe is showering you with blessings right now. Can you s...

I just dropped my daughter off at college yesterday. I realized how incredibly proud I am of her because she decided to stretch her wings and try something that made her incredibly scared. She has been fearful for the past few months about going away to school because she knew she wouldn’t know anyone there. What she discovered is that stretching out her wings and expanding beyond her comfort zone...

Have you lost the spark in your life?  The Universe wants you to know that it's your birthright to be happy.  In fact, we should be overflowing with joy.  I don't know about you, but sometimes I have a hard time finding the joy in my life these days.  The Universe is asking you to try to find that zest for life again.  You deserve to be so happy.   You Are Lovable Coupon Code: AALove Contact me: h...

Have you ever been taken advantage of because you were being too kind to someone? In today’s episode, I talk about how my friend was scammed by someone on the Internet. I talk about her story to highlight that the reason she was able to be duped was because she had very low self-esteem. You may have experienced  a similar situation. I talk today about how you can improve and increase your self-est...

Do you feel like you’re struggling in life right now? It’s perfectly OK to struggle sometimes. Sometimes we have to struggle in order to learn. Struggling is necessary sometimes in order to help us grow. If you’re struggling right now, just know that it’s perfectly normal. You will get through this. The storm will pass, and the sun will come out again. Be gentle with yourself right now as you are...