Zero Fs Given! Strategies for Neurodivergent and Gifted Adults to Live Fearlessly and Find Joy

There’s choosing to take a drink, and then there’s being addicted. But in between is what’s known as the “gray area” of drinking. In this fascinating conversation with Kari Schwear, she and Mel dive deep into: What exactly IS the gray area of drinking? How is binging defined? And what is the difference between men and women? The three categories or levels of alcohol abuse The connection between ou...

Mel Trumble and Kelly Anderson discuss various topics related to their personal and professional lives. Primary to this is how one can create the best environment for allowing creativity and productivity to flourish - and the method is most certainly not intuitive! The conversation then shifted to Kelly's upcoming children's book, Violet and the Voices , and her journey of how she started...

Mel and Chris have a fantastic, practical, and down-to-earth conversation about how movement and simple physical exercises can improve your mental health, too! We’re not talking extreme sports, either. As Chris says “The no-pain, no-gain mantra is dead.” If you’ve gotten to the simple level of “When I take a walk, I just feel better…” you’ve crossed the line! Chris teaches online classes and provi...

In her conversation with Mel, Dr. Ericha Scott shared her experience as a therapist and advocate for disempowered populations, emphasizing her passion for using art as a tool for healing and social change. She also discussed the therapeutic benefits of using haiku poetry in therapy, including the use of nature as a metaphor for experiences in life. Another fascinating episode where Mel was “the cl...

Unleash the power within and embark on a journey towards a more intentional and joyful life. Join today's guest Jennifer Urezzio as she reveals the secret to creating from a place of freedom, where true success and growth are found. Are you ready to break free from the chains that hold you back and discover the limitless possibilities that await? Find out how to embrace freedom in this transfo...

You are gonna love this woman's story about marrying outside her culture and moving to the US!   Guest Christina Sincghal is a Christian who was born-and-raised in South Africa. Her husband is an agnostic from a Hindu family, born and raised in India, but living in the States after receiving higher education here. Talk about culture-clash possibilities in a marriage! In Christina’s truly trans...

“Yes, Virginia” you can become the person who attracts the love you want in life! Guest Felicity Steiner, Relationship and Dating Expert and Coach for Professional, Ambitious Women, and Mel discussed a range of topics toward just that end! They emphasized the importance of investing in oneself to achieve personal growth and change and noted that simply consuming free content is not enough. (While...

What a totally unique episode! Mel and PK walk through an actual session - and “guess who” is the patient! Please note : Mel is super-transparent in this episode and there may be some concepts/issues that are triggering for the listener and/or not appropriate for younger ears.  The goal of Patricia Kennedy’s work and the specific system she has created and uses - Body Wisdom Life Analysis   - is t...

Many people think about legacy in terms of what they will be passing on to their children, but AchieveTV Network President Julie Ann Meyer considers it from a much broader sense! This episode is for the content creator with a burning desire to get their message to a broader audience who needs to hear it. Julie Ann and Mel talk about all-things-content-creator, but some conversational highlights in...

Full of inspiration and practicality, you’ll leave this conversation Mel had with Director of Transformation and seasoned leadership and mindset coach Ami Maikosky feeling empowered and ready ! She and Mel talk about her platform, Be True to Your Best You , and how important it is to know not only how we talk to ourselves but how we communicate with the world. She also talks about her upcoming pro...

Angeline Constantinou shares her story of domestic violence - and how she moved out of it - with Mel. Raw and real, you’ll appreciate Angeline’s honesty and candor.  Fortunately, there is a happy ending, and Angeline now works tirelessly to help others who find themselves in situations of manipulation, pain, and fear. Successful and victorious living is contagious - check out her resources and “ca...

Guest Tracey Lee, a Women’s Empowerment Coach, and Mel discuss some crucial topics in this engaging conversation. From the importance of taking control of your life, to doing the necessary work to realize your personal power, this episode is filled with inspiring advice and practical strategies.  Explore the concept of a life audit, and be encouraged to move personal growth to the top of your list...

Mel Trumble and Billy Lahr discuss the benefits of mindfulness in modern living and how it can help people cultivate focus and balance. Billy talked a bit about his upcoming course, Living Mindfully with ADHD , which aims to help people struggling with focus to create structure and routine in their daily lives. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of being present and aware during physical...

Join host Mel Trumble in a captivating conversation with multi-talented author Rob Howat as they delve into the power of individuals to shape communities and the significance of developing a positive mindset. Being creative is not only for “artists”, and neither is personal growth a solitary journey. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rob shares truths about personal growth and societal improvemen...

Performance coach, personal trainer, and fellow trauma survivor Monte Cox sat down with Mel to discuss how to heal from past trauma. They kicked off their extensive conversation by delving into a more comprehensive definition of trauma. This definition not only includes how unresolved past experiences affect our behavior but also the inner impact of those experiences on an individual. More than “j...

Katie Draznin is the "courage curator." She’s all about inspiring others to break through barriers and live their best lives! She’s the #1 Best Selling author of " Tell Fear You're the Boss: How to Push Through Fear and Be in Control of Living Your Dream Life . " Her empowering message has reached countless readers and audiences. Her personal journey of overcoming challenge...

If you're feeling frustrated and stuck in a cycle of unfulfilled desires, constantly visualizing your dreams but not seeing any progress, then you are not alone! Many individuals find themselves trapped in this painful pattern because they fail to align their beliefs, thoughts, and actions. Instead of taking consistent and aligned steps towards their goals, they may be engaging in wishful thin...

It’s happened to us all: we get a simple complement, and instantly minimize it or even disagree! So, how can we reframe our responses? Or accept the comment? And be able to give them graciously, as well? On the other side, there are those times when people say something totally inappropriate, and our feelings or emotions are triggered. How can we handle those comments in an appropriate way? Additi...

Enjoy this edited version of a conversation Mel had with author, mentor, and coach Raquel Soto. Coaches need coaches, too - and in this episode, Mel and Raquel talk about work, family, faith, and friends. You'll want to stick around for some deep insights into personal growth and parenthood, as well. Sprinkled with laughter, and full of honesty, this is a peek into the type of work Mel does du...

Catastrophic thinking: it’s definitely more fun to say than to experience. But let me ask you: Do you ever find yourself catastrophizing, overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and emotions that seem to spiral out of control? And perhaps you've been told to simply stop worrying or “think positive”. But that advice only leaves you feeling invalidated and stuck in a cycle of pain and frustration. If yo...

Despite your efforts to overcome past trauma and transform your life, you may find that your actions are hindered by deep-rooted beliefs that continue to hold you back. Instead of experiencing the empowerment and personal growth you desire, you may find yourself stuck in a pattern of self-sabotage and limited potential. But there is hope!  In this episode of the ZFG Living podcast, hypnotherapist...

Neuro-Linguistic Programming, aka NLP, is yet another tool we can use to rewrite our subconscious programming. It focuses on the interaction between our thoughts,  language, and behavior through a number of techniques. I get into the weeds today, so you may wanna take some notes!   Life can be hella good, it can be a freaking riot. - Mel Trumble In this episode, you will be able to : Harness the p...

If you're feeling frustrated and defeated because you've been trying to break free from negative subconscious programming but keep falling back into old patterns, you are not alone! Continue on your journeys of rewriting unconscious programming through powerful practices that can propel you forward. Take action on one (or more) of these activities and you can be rockin’ and rollin’ in joy...

Unleash your life of joy by understanding your subconscious programming as we dive deeper into how your past experiences shape your beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. This is a follow-up to episode 17, where we began to discover how the source of our subconscious programming can affect our entire lives - until we consciously work to examine them and then…overcome them. “Be aware that all these mess...

Do you ever feel like there's something holding you back from reaching your full potential? Have you ever been told that your subconscious programming is to blame? You might be unsure about what that actually means, but don't worry, you're not alone. Many people have heard myths about subconscious programming that simply aren't true. One of them is ‘subconscious programming is set...