Life with Purpose: Strategies for living life with joy, fulfilment and meaning

Send us Fan Mail What if your home is quietly shaping your mood, energy, and even your opportunities? In this beautifully grounding episode, I’m joined by intuitive guide and energy mentor K. Margaret Solorio , creator of the Home Frequency Reset . Together, we explore the subtle yet powerful impact of your physical space - and how your home environment can either support or drain your growth. We...

Send us Fan Mail In this special solo episode, I’m celebrating one full year of the podcast - and reflecting on the standout moments, guests, and themes that have shaped the journey so far. Join me as I share: Why I started the podcast (and who asked the key question that launched it!) The unexpected theme that’s emerged from every single episode My personal reflections on connection, self-honouri...

Send us Fan Mail This is the most personal episode I’ve recorded to date. My guest is Dr. Kevin Wissman - migraine health coach, pharmacist, and founder of Tame the Migraine . After suffering with migraines for over 20 years himself, Kevin developed the Migraine Reset and Rewire System , a revolutionary programme that’s helping people all over the world free themselves from chronic migraine. And h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life With Purpose , I’m joined by Jules Kuroda, leadership coach and author of The N8 Self: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body and Emotion . We explore what lies beyond traditional personal development and why our higher nature - the part of us that longs for meaning, contribution, connection and creativity - deserves more attention. Jules shares how the eight ch...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you truly enjoyed your birthday? In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming – writer, spiritual teacher, and author of How to Have a Happy Birthday .  Tamar shares why birthdays matter more than we think, how they offer a unique opportunity to celebrate ourselves, and how we can reclaim joy in a way that feels authentic (e...

Send us Fan Mail Former professional cricketer Andrew "Patto" Patterson had a career most athletes dream of, playing for Ireland, Sussex, and Bedfordshire. But in 2013, everything changed when he was diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) - a condition that threatened to confine him to a wheelchair for life. Instead of accepting his fate, Patto took on the ultimate challenge....

Send us Fan Mail Divorce might be the end of a relationship, but it doesn’t have to be the end of joy, confidence, or pleasure. In this episode, divorce and intimacy coach Lindsey Hall joins me to talk about navigating breakups, co-parenting, and dating after divorce - without losing yourself in guilt, shame, or anger. Lindsey believes in empowered, pleasure-filled healing and helps her clients br...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life with Purpose , I sit down with Rebecca Gill, founder of RG Virtual, to explore her journey from the corporate world of recruitment to launching her own virtual assistant business.  Rebecca shares how her career took her from Ireland to Australia and Bali, the challenges she overcame, and the life-changing experiences that inspired her to embrace entrepreneu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life With Purpose , I’m joined by the incredible Angeline Hennessy-Thompson. Angeline shares her expertise on the profound impact relationships have on our well-being and how understanding our emotional patterns can lead to healthier connections and greater self-awareness. We explore her transformative journey, including the challenges she’s faced and how adopti...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Life With Purpose , Mel is joined by Dr. Adam Dorsay, a seasoned psychotherapist, award-winning podcast host, and author of Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the Four Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love . With over 20,000 hours of psychotherapy experience, Adam has worked with everyone from Silicon Valley executives to professional athletes...

Send us Fan Mail In this special guest episode, Mel Harrowsmith is joined by Eimear Draper , a straight-talking dating coach and founder of Kindling Dating . Together, they dive into the world of dating, exploring how our closest relationships influence our sense of purpose and fulfilment. Eimear shares insights into the dating challenges of 2024, the impact of gender stereotypes on modern dating,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life with Purpose , Mel Harrowsmith dives into the tough reality of keeping those hard-earned boundaries in place. You've set your boundaries—yay, go you!—but now comes the challenge of holding firm when others start poking at them. Whether it's subtle nudging or full-on boundary busting, this episode is all about how to stand your ground with confiden...

Send us Fan Mail Mel Harrowsmith explores the practical steps for setting healthy boundaries in both your personal and professional life. Setting boundaries can feel daunting, especially if you’ve lived with rigid or porous boundaries for years, but clear limits are essential for your well-being and relationships. Mel shares her personal journey with boundary-setting and offers relatable advice fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life with Purpose , Mel Harrowsmith explores the origins of our personal boundaries and why the idea of changing them can feel so terrifying. Whether your boundaries are rigid, porous, or healthy, they are often shaped by childhood experiences, cultural influences, and - most importantly - fear. Fear of rejection, abandonment, or not being good enough often prev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Life with Purpose , Mel Harrowsmith gets real about boundaries - the invisible rules that keep you from burning out, losing yourself, or oversharing way too much with that chatty co-worker. Whether it’s your personal space, emotional energy, or time management, boundaries are the key to maintaining healthier relationships and greater self-respect. Mel unpacks th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the second episode of "Life with Purpose," where we continue our journey towards finding meaning and fulfilment in life. I’m Mel Harrowsmith from Mel Harrowsmith Coaching , and I’m excited to have you with me again. In this episode, we delve into the core of what purpose truly is. At its most basic level, purpose is the reason why you do something or why somet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the many ways this conflict can manifest: frustration, anger, apathy, boredom, resentment, and a sense of loss.  You might feel unmotivated, lost, stuck, or anxious because what used to bring joy no longer does.  You might feel like you're not contributing or making a difference, or you may have experienced a change that disrupted your previous sen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore why your sense of purpose might disappear and how to reclaim it, or find it if you’ve never had it. Losing your sense of purpose is more common than you think, often triggered by significant life changes like job transitions, family dynamics, relocation, or unexpected events. We’ll discuss how these changes impact your sense of purpose and what you can...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of "Life with Purpose," a podcast series dedicated to helping you find meaning and fulfilment in today's complex world. I'm Mel Harrowsmith from Mel Harrowsmith Coaching , and I'm thrilled to have you join me on this journey. In this episode, we dive into the concept of purpose and why it’s essential for your sense of fulfilmen...