I’m checking in on you and me. There's a lot going on in the world right now, and I am still reeling from the news that Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died from suicide.
If you had to ask me to list the 5 most positive people on the planet, The Rock would be #1, and tWitch would be #2.
Having lost too many friends and people I love to mental health challenges like ... Show More
Yesterday
The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today
Today, Mel has one of the most powerful conversations you’ll ever hear on this podcast. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, exhausted, or numb by what you’re seeing in the news, today’s episode is for you. When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to start pulling back, n ... Show More
1h 34m
Jan 26
The Most Eye Opening Conversation of Your Life
In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a conversation that will help you find meaning again - especially if you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, stretched thin, or quietly wondering, “Does any of this even matter?” Joining Mel is Ocean Vuong - one of the most acclaimed writers of o ... Show More
1h 28m
Jan 22
The Science of Self Control: Find Motivation, Build Willpower, and Increase Your Focus
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to get motivated, even when you don’t feel like it. If you feel unmotivated, scatter brained, or exhausted… If you keep reaching for your phone, wine, or the remote even when you want to stop… If you’re frustrated with yourself for lacking dis ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2020
The Process of Dealing With Grief, with Anna Shinoda (Author)
This conversation was overdue yet couldn’t be more timely. I’ve had extensive conversations with Anna Shinoda about grief, so I wanted to understand and share the experience with you all. From grieving a public figure, to grieving a private person, to understanding there is more ... Show More
59m 53s
Jan 2024
376 SelfWork: Three Unexpected Facets of Grief
Norman Lear is someone whose work, talent, and creativity I’ve admired for a long time. I've used an interview that he gave before he died as my inspiration for this episode, when he said about his own mortality, "It's not the going... it's the leaving that's hard." So today on S ... Show More
23m 30s
Feb 2024
381 SelfWork: How to Talk About Your Depression
I was honored to offer a TEDx talk this past year in Boca Raton, Florida. It's entitled "How to recognize perfectly hidden depression," and in it, I describe clients I've seen who'd never have seemed depressed to anyone around them. Two in particular are featured: one tried to ta ... Show More
23 m
Sep 2019
Mark Henick on Suicide and Depression
Mark Henick has appeared in hundreds of television segments and countless more radio, print and online features about mental health. Mark’s TedTalk, “Why We Choose Suicide”, is among the most-watched in the world with over 6 million views. In this episode, he tells Eric about his ... Show More
51m 53s
Dec 2021
Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners
Every week, I send a show out into the ether. But it’s you, the audience, who has taken what is nothing more than an inert digital file comprised of ones and zeroes—and turned it into so much more.When I think back on the history of the show to date, it’s crystal clear what is tr ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2021
Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners
Every week, I send a show out into the ether. But it’s you, the audience, who has taken what is nothing more than an inert digital file comprised of ones and zeroes—and turned it into so much more. When I think back on the history of the show to date, it’s crystal clear what is t ... Show More
1h 7m