#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

The secret to moving forward and achieving your goals often boils down to our two primary needs - pain and pleasure. Humans are hardwired to either avoid pain or seek out pleasure, and this is the secret to finding the necessary motivation to make big changes!

Trauma has a funny way of hiding in our body. In this episode we look at some of the ways that we can interpret the signals our bodies are sending to us so that we are better prepared to process and heal from that trauma!

In this skill-building episode, we dive into the "RPM" method. This Results-focused, Purpose-driven, Massive action plan is sure to help you transform any area of your life!

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into where we spend our time while looking at which dimensions of time bring us stress as opposed to fulfillment. Remember, awareness is always step one!!!

TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE In this episode, we look at seven different ways that neurodivergent people can experience "time blindness." 1) They can hyperfixate on one task, and all other tasks fall to the wayside 2) They get frozen into a "waiting mode" 3) They struggle to accurately gauge how long a task will take 4) They do not realize how much time has passed 5) They perceive painful memories as...

Whether we realize it or not, our brains spend most of the day asking questions, and the words that we use can be the difference between our brains looking for an answer that will build us up or tear us down. In this episode, we dig into how to ask questions that will help you to see the best in yourself!

In this episode I share some of the biggest steps I've taken to help me to better regulate my emotions!

In this episode, we take a dive into what it looks like when your emotions ARE well regulated and what kind of work it takes to get there! Recommended Reading! A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden, MS and Michelle Frank, PsyD Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, PhD Level Up by Rob Dial Also check out The Five-Minute Journal which can be found on Amazon!

A brief discussion of some of my best tried-and-true tips for handling emotional dysregulation in yourself and your children!

While it is commonly associated with symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, many people with ADHD also struggle with emotional dysregulation! This means that they have difficulty managing their emotions and responding appropriately in different situations. They also experience and display emotions more intensely, especially during interpersonal interactions.

In this episode, we talk about several factors that can interfere with neurodivergent eating habits, touching on everything from time blindness, avoidance, productivity, binge eating, getting distracted, and healthy habits and routines!

In this episode we take a closer look at some of the less obvious symptoms of ADHD, and the damage that they can do even when you can't see them.

In this episode I share my personal history with medication & how it’s affected my life. There's a huge stigma around ADHD meds and it needs to change if we’re ever going to get the help we need! Left untreated, adult ADHD can cause a constellation of serious but non-specific symptoms that, far too often, lead to a misdiagnosis. Getting proper treatment, however, can be a challenge in and of itsel...

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Episode 22: Are You Punishing Yourself For Your Past by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

Episode 21: The Truth About Motivation by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

Episode 20: What It Really Takes To Lose 100 Pounds...and Keep it Off by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

All about this week’s guest speaker: Alison is an author, elite athlete and recovery warrior. Her success comes from rising above the ashes and pitfalls of addictions which included drugs, alcohol, work, food and people pleasing. This inspired her to take hold of her own journey and quit using external validation to fill her deep wounded soul. Using fitness, community, hard work and accountability...

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Episode 12: Maybe you're the problem by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig