The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Why are we so addicted to stuff? How come our hunger for possessions is causing us to be sick and unhappy, yet we still want more? And how might our lives be better with less? To help answer these soul-striking questions, I’m bringing out the big guns — yep, I’m chatting with none other than The Minimalists themselves — a.k.a Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Like the rest of the world, I...

What happens to a woman when she becomes a mother? Amy Taylor-Kabbaz spent more than a decade trying to find an answer to this question. Finally, she heard a word that summed it up perfectly: ‘matrescence’. We’ve all heard of ‘adolescence’, and we know how transformative (and even tumultuous) this transitional time can be. But not many people have heard of ‘matrescence’: the identity shift that oc...

You asked, and we’re answering — yep, it’s time for another round of Q&A. Nick is joining me behind the mic for an epic conversation that’s guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing and give you a whole heap of powerful ideas, strategies, tips, hacks and techniques to try out across all areas of your life. Press play to hear Nick’s latest diet experiment, the workouts that are giving us b...

You don’t get to choose your DNA. But you CAN choose to live your life in a way that’s best for your unique genetic makeup. In this episode, I’m chatting with Kashif Khan about the tremendous amount of valuable information that can be gleaned from our DNA, along with how these insights can be used to create a kind of “personalised instruction manual” to optimise every aspect of your life — from yo...

Hormones are at the root of so many health issues that women face in today’s world. And yet most of us feel completely clueless as to how our hormones function, how to get them working for us (rather than against us), and how to overcome the vast array of symptoms that they can cause — from adrenal fatigue and brain fog, to irregular periods and period pain, to a sluggish metabolism and weight gai...

Do you LOVE a good biohack? If so, you — and your pineal gland — are going to be blown away by this hugely inspiring episode with Dr John Lieurance, a chiropractor, naturopath, and author of the new book ‘Melatonin: Miracle Molecule’. In this hugely inspiring episode, John is putting the spotlight on melatonin and it’s vast range of health benefits, as well as sharing his exact supplementation rou...

Want to learn the exact steps to manifest your heart’s desires and turn your dreams into reality? Cassandra Bodzak joins me on the show today to talk about all aspects of manifesting — including how to open yourself up to the energy of the universe, how to overcome common blocks, and how to create the change you want to see. Even though I’ve been an accomplished manifestor for more than a decade n...

Want to ensure that your home is a space that promotes health and wellbeing — and isn’t secretly harming your family’s health? In this episode, I’m chatting with intuitive building biologist Gerard Bini to discover the simple, practical steps we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the hidden sources of radiation that could otherwise be harming us in every minute of every day...

Are you obsessed with the daily routines people use to set themselves up for health, happiness and success? Then you’re going to absolutely flip for this episode. Nick and I are going deep into the details of the daily routines we’ve consciously tried, tested and refined in order to radically improve our performance, productivity, joy, play, rest, presence and more. You’ll also hear how having a b...

Hands up if you’d like to experience better, deeper, juicier, more fulfilling sex, and as much pleasure as possible?! Enter today’s guest, one of Australia’s leading sexologists, Bonnie Bliss. Tune in to discover how to ignite a deeper and more passionate connection with yourself and your partner, learn the crucial importance of pelvic wellness, hear Bonnie’s own story of overcoming numbness and d...

Grief — all of us have felt it or will feel it at some stage in our lives. Yet it’s surprisingly misunderstood as an emotion and an experience, and many of us feel like we need to “hurry” through it or “fix” it as soon as possible. But is that what our hearts actually need in order to heal? In this intimate episode, I’m sharing my personal account of love, loss and how I survived one of the hardes...

The sleep deprivation that can accompany a new baby can be rough, to say the least. It can also be REALLY confusing to know how to help your baby sleep better — especially if you prefer a gentle, responsive approach. So what’s a tired mama or papa to do?! Today’s podcast guest, Dr Daniel Golshevsky (a.k.a. Dr Golly), has the answer. Specialising in unsettled babies and poor sleep, Dr Golly helps p...

In this insight-packed episode, Nick and I are busting through the myth that tox-free, natural products aren’t as effective as their chemical-laden counterparts — because let me tell you, it’s simply not true! We’ve spent YEARS searching for, trialling, and testing different eco brands to find the products that mean we don’t have to compromise on *anything*: not on our commitment to tox-free livin...

What’s your toxic load? What impact is it having on your health? And what can you do about it? That’s our focus for this aha-laden Q&A episode, with Nick joining me behind the mic once again. If you’re not paying attention, modern life will bombard you with toxic chemicals at every minute of the day — from the deodorant you apply in the morning, to the pans you cook your lunch in, to the sheet...

Gary Zukav is one of Oprah Winfrey’s favourite spiritual gurus and a New York Times bestselling author multiple times over. In this episode, he’s explaining how to live from a space of love instead of fear, and what it will mean for humanity when we reach a tipping point and more people are living this way than not. There are so many ‘aha’ moments packed into this conversation, as well as a reassu...

Dr Sam Rader is a practicing psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. She believes that during the first five years of our lives, our experiences as a child write a ‘source code’ in our unconscious, which then determines the way that the rest of our life unfolds. In this powerful conversation, Dr Sam is teaching us how to rewire that source code, so that we can stop reverting to the copi...

Join me for this wide-ranging solo conservation, where I’m pulling back the curtains on what life is *really* like with a baby — including the support network I put into place to be our ‘village’, how I learned to get okay with asking for and receiving help, the bodywork practitioners who’ve been rocking my world, and how I’ve adapted my daily routines and rhythms now that Baby B is here. I’m also...

We’re joined on the show today by John Gray, author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, ‘Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus’. Back for his second appearance on the podcast, John is here to share his best techniques and methods for rekindling your flame with your partner, creating passionate monogamy, and finding fulfilment in the bedroom — no matter how long you’...

Want practical, powerful, holistic strategies that will help you look younger for longer? Then you are going to absolutely love this mind-blowing episode with Dr Cameron Chesnut, MD. Fellowship-trained in the fields of cosmetic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, laser surgery, Dr Chesnut has an international reputation for helping his clients slice decades off their appearance through nutrit...

Nick is back for more Q&A! In this intimate, revealing conversation, we’re answering all those burning relationship questions you’ve always wanted answers to… but have been too afraid to ask. We cover topics like: how to do a spiritual upgrade when a relationship ends, how to manifest your dream soul mate, the real reason why one of us slept on the couch for months on end, and how we survived...

When we discovered toxic black mold in our apartment in 2012, we moved out *immediately*. Nick literally exited the building and never went back, while I returned only in a full haz-mat suit in order to pack the few things that hadn’t been infected with toxic spores or that could be properly cleaned. The experience shook us both deeply. Not only did we have to leave our home and many of our belong...

Buckle in for another Q&A episode! If you’ve ever listened to Nick and I chat before, you’ll know that we’re not here to skate across the surface. We *always* go deep. We intentionally stack these episodes with answers, tools, info, strategies and resources that have massively impacted our lives, to give you major ‘aha’ moments, trigger meaningful transformation, and help you live your best ev...

Today’s guest, Paul Austin is an expert on safe and responsible psychedelic use to nourish the body and mind, and facilitate leaps in creativity, productivity and spiritual growth. In this episode, he’s revealing all about why we need to change our mind about psychedelics… and how they can change our minds in return. Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/409 for the show notes. My newsletter: melissaam...

Josh Hiam makes his second appearance on the show to discuss the shocking impact of EMFs on our health. Tune in to hear why cellphone radiation is being called “the new smoking”, why connecting with the earth’s frequency is essential for optimum health, how to repair the cellular damage caused by electronic pollution, and essential practices to protect you and your family from EMFs at home, at wor...

What foods enhance athletic performance? What’s the best source of protein to build lean muscle? And can you still perform at your peak if you’re only eating plants? To answer these questions, I’m joined by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke — both pro athletes and bestselling authors, who aren’t afraid to smash through common misconceptions to separate fact from fiction. Whatever your fitness goals —...