Permission To Be Human - the podcast

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! So far, we’ve explored what you truly want, uncovered what’s been holding you back, opened to possibility, and identified what needs to shift. Now, it’s time to look at the choices you’re making—consciously or unconsciously—every single day. Because every yes is also a no. And every no creates space for a deeper yes. In this episode, we’re ex...

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! So far, we’ve checked in with where you are, explored what you truly want, uncovered what might be holding you back, and stepped into the possibility that it could all be real. But now, we ask: What needs to shift? When we’re moving toward something new, we can’t just add more—we have to make space. Just like a glass that’s already full, if w...

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! So far, we’ve checked in with where you are, explored what you truly want, and uncovered what might be holding you back. But now, it’s time to step into something new— possibility. In this episode, we explore the powerful question: What if it was possible? So often, we assume things are out of reach before we even allow ourselves to imagine t...

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! So far, we’ve explored checking in with yourself , getting clear on what you truly want , and stepping into the question, What if it was possible? But often, as soon as we allow ourselves to dream, something else shows up— resistance, fear, self-doubt. In this episode, we’re gently exploring what’s holding you back —not with judgment, but wit...

Welcome back to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! This special series is designed to help you step out of stuckness and into possibility —one powerful question at a time. Through guided reflections, I’ll help you pause, notice, and explore what’s next for you, without pressure or expectation. In this episode, we ask one of the most important coaching questions: What do I really want? Not wha...

Welcome to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series ! This special series is designed to help you step out of stuck-ness and into possibility—one powerful question at a time. Through guided reflections, I’ll help you pause, notice, and explore what’s next for you, without pressure or expectation. Before we can move forward in life, we need to know where we are. But so often, we rush through our days...

What if you can see all the possibilities and they are sitting right there inside of you—just waiting for the right question to unlock them? Welcome to Unlocking You: A Self-Coaching Series , a special mini-series within Permission to Be Human – The Podcast . In this series, I’ll guide you through simple but powerful coaching questions designed to help you move from feeling stuck to seeing new pos...

In this episode host Mel Findlater invites you to take a few minutes to yourself and partake in a few moments of guided reflection, where you visualise and check in with your future self. Who are you 5 years from now? 10? 15? What is that self doing? How are they feeling? This is your opportunity to check in with you and who knows, maybe you will even manifest exactly what you need in that future!...

We all have some inner work to do - some hurt to work through, sadness to move, emotions to acknowledge, and for some there's trauma to release. There is often this assumption that in order to do this work, it has to feel heavy and well, like work. But what if it didn't have to be heavy, or at least not all of the time? Don't get me wrong, moving through our emotions can involve tears and can feel...

In this episode we meet Jena Jauchius, again! I enjoy our conversatiosn so much that when I heard that she was running Sensory Kids By Nature Summit, I simply had to have her on the podcast again. Not only is the topic so so relevant to us as humans, but also to us as mothers. There is so much good info in there. In this conversation Jena speaks to how she managed to take this courageous step, how...

This is a rerun of one of our most popular podcast episodes, on a topic that is near and dear to my heart right now - self care. Or as I think of it more is noticing our own needs and deciding what to do with it. So, while I 'winter' over here, recover from my cold, and listen to my bodies shouts for rest, you get to listen to the incredible Lina Braun, from way back on episode 13!  Lina Brau...

In this episode of 'Permission to be Human,' host Mel Findlater reflects on the past year and discusses her intentions for 2025, while encouraging you to do the same. Mel emphasizes the importance of setting intentions rather than traditional New Year's resolutions, sharing her personal journey of moving from a mindset of constant action to one of simply being. She encourages listeners to ref...

In this episode Mel Findlater invites you to reflect upon your own moments of courage this past year, by sharing some of her top courageous moments with you. Join her for stories of moments big and small, in an effort to inspire you to take the time for your own reflection too. It's so easy to remember the challenges but alongside these challenges, come acts of courage. Have you noticed yours?&nbs...

In this episode Mel Findlater speaks directly to you, the omen who are out there mothering in whatever capacity. She shares a manifesto, imperfect and incomplete, yet straight from her heart to yours. This, is what Mel believes in and this is who she thinks we, collectively as women, can be.    Connect with Mel: Facebook:   Permission to Be Human Instagram:   Permission to Be H...

  In this episode, Mel Findlater speaks to the concepts of courage and gratitude, and how they relate. She explores what it means to practice courageous gratitude, emphasizing that courage involves embracing fear and stepping outside comfort zones, while gratitude require sincere appreciation of life's positive aspects. Mel explores how we can create a daily practice to works in our busy live...

In this episode of Permission to be Human, host Mel Findlater discusses the importance of self-care and giving oneself permission to rest, particularly during challenging times. She shares her personal experience of exhaustion and the concept of 'wintering,' inspired by Katherine May's book. Mel emphasizes that sometimes the most audacious dream is to focus on oneself—taking the time to heal and r...

In this episode host Mel Findlater speaks with Erin Gray, who shares her story of recognizing the lifelong stories that she holds about money and their impact on her life. She speaks of leaving her job as a financial planner when her child was born and connecting in with herself, her stories, what's useful and what isn't.  Erin Gray isn't your typical "let's talk money" person. She is real, a...

In this episode host Mel Findlater talks with Kyla Shurtz, a remarkable homeschool mom of five, a family and high school senior photographer, and a photography educator. Kyla shares her journey from buying a camera for personal use to becoming a professional photographer and then an educator teaching moms how to use DSLR cameras. Amidst her busy life, Kyla discusses the importance of photography i...

Join the discussion on how building courage and practicing kindness can go hand-in-hand. Mel Findlater shares the moment that it clicked that courage and kindness closely relate to each other and how being kind may well be the most courageous thing that we could do.  She also introduces a new 2 week Courageous Kindness Challenge taking place between Dec 1 and 14, 2024, which you can...

In this episode of Permission to be Human, host Mel Findlater delves into a concept inspired by a discussion with Sue Deagle: the difference between not having time and not having mental space. Mel emphasizes the importance of creating mental capacity to engage in self-care, experience joy, and fully participate in activities that matter. She explores the necessity of setting boundaries and making...

In this heartfelt episode of Permission to Be Human, host Mel Findlater speaks with Sue Deagle about her journey through loss and how she has learned to transform her grief into vibrant living. Sue, a corporate veteran turned storyteller, shares how the unexpected loss of her husband reshaped her life's mission. They discuss Sue's platform, The Luminist, where she writes about loss and vibrant liv...

Host Mel Findlater welcomes Jana Hendrickson, an executive coach and unschooling mom, to discuss her journey to creating a life filled with freedom and adventure. This insightful episode explores Jana's transition from corporate life to organizing transformative conferences and unschooling her children. The conversation delves into the essence of self-actualization, balancing professional success...

In this episode of 'Permission to Be Human,' host Mel Findlater takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and courage. Mel recaps her transformative 8-hour solo experience in the wilderness, shifts in perspectives from fearing wildlife to human encounters, and the concept of building a 'courage muscle.' She shares profound realizations about the harmony of nature versus the perceived chaos of...

I'm excited to introduce you to my very good friend, Ruth Brannan. I've been wanting to do an episode on everyday magic for a while now and Ruth us exactly the person that always comes to mind on this topic. From wearing a cape to hanging with a yarn bombed bike, Ruth has a unique gift of using play to build relationships and enable people of all abilities to be themselves and reach their potentia...

Embracing Authenticity and Curiosity with Sam Sundius In this episode of 'Permission to be Human,' host Mel Findlater speaks with Sam Sundius, who shares insights on neurodiversity, authenticity, and the transformative power of curiosity. Mel and Sam explore how understanding their own neurodivergence and embracing curiosity can dismantle shame and foster personal growth. Sam, an artist...