Life Decoded with Mel

This week's episode we will talk about how we can be resistant to change in ourselves and others. Why do we keep putting ourselves in boxes we will inevitably grow out of? How can we leave more room for change? We will discuss the fears and resistance that often hold us back from embracing change, and why it is important to embrace transformation in our lives. 

In this episode, we dive into the concept of the drama triangle and how it can manifest in our relationships. The drama triangle creates a cycle of blame, guilt, and co-dependency that can be emotionally draining and damaging to our relationships. We will talk about the importance of self-awareness, assertive communication, and empathy in ending the drama triangle. We will also explore how the dra...

In this episode, we will explore our feelings about death and how it may influence our levels of happiness. In addition, we explore Ric Elias's experience on the US Airways flight, known as the Miracle on the Hudson, where an emergency landing was conducted on the Hudson River in New York City.  At the very end, I have an unusual invitation for you to practice mindfulness, I hope you try it....

Often we get excited about the New Year because it feels like a fresh start. So why do we fall off our resolutions before the first quarter of the year is done? In this week's episode, we will cover the main reasons goals fail and how you can be more mindful in your goal setting. Levels of Life Workbook - https://www.mindlesstomindful.com/pl/2147649778 This workbook will help you assess where you...

In America, we say things like “time is money” or “don’t waste my time.” These common phrases reveal how we feel about time - it is scarce, it is valuable, and not to be wasted. But what is so incredibly fascinating and somewhat sad is reality of how we actually spend our time. Data from The American Time Use Survey and Our World in Data reveals the truth about time with family and friends. After...

 Relationships can be incredible rewarding and incredibly challenging at the same time. As human beings we have needs and they often vary from moment to moment. We often find ourselves in situations where the person we are in a relationship with has a need that is different than our own.  In this episode, we discuss how to navigate these tensions in relationships without destroying the r...

While many people use these words interchangeably, they are not the same. In this episode, we go over the differences between these words and why it's important to accurately represent your experiences. Perhaps you thought you were feeling overwhelmed, when really you are feeling burned out. We will also discuss symptoms of burnout and which on disproportionately affects women. Lastly, we will end...

We have countless of interactions with people throughout our week, not all of them may be pleasant. Today we cover a little bit about how we evaluate other people's behavior and how that affects our perception of them. You'll learn how often we practice harsh judgment and how it negatively impacts our self-talk. Perception checking is a framework that requires self-awareness and empathy, let's pra...

We all have days that are unpredictable, ironic, and a little weird. In this episode, I share a story about a interesting day I had and how it was another lesson in mindfulness. You will never be a master of mindfulness, you will merely improve. Some days you'll be extraordinary and others you will act mindless, I am no exception. I hope this simple, but hopeful story will make you smile and lead...

Many of us don't realize how our words are creating mental barriers and adding to our emotional stress. In this episode, we uncover little things you are saying every day that are working against you completing your goals.  Now, why do these little words matter? Well, there was a study done in the Journal of Consumer Research that investigated the influence of self-talk on resisting temptatio...

Listening is one of the most important ingredients in relationships, yet many of us struggle with how to listen. In this episode, we discuss the characteristics of different listening styles. Understanding your default listening styles can help you identify when and where it's most appropriate to use. 

Perhaps you've heard of mindfulness, but have you heard of mindful communication? In this first episode we explore the definition of mindfulness and why mindful communication is essential for both our professional and personal lives. More importantly, we talk about how you can began to identify unconscious patterns by taking a closer look at something you do every day.