Have you ever looked back at an old photo or memory and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy for your past self? Maybe you used to be more motivated, more social, more confident—or at least, that’s the story your brain is telling you. In this episode, we’re unpacking why we romanticize the past and compare ourselves to who we used to be.
Jan 29
What Women Misunderstand About Anxiety, Mental Health, and the Mind-Body Connection with Dr. Ellen Vora, MD
Many women talk about anxiety as if it’s a personality trait, but Dr. Ellen Vora offers a different lens: anxiety could be a mind-body signal that something in your mental health ecosystem needs support. In this conversation, we unpack what women misunderstand about anxiety, why ... Show More
52m 35s
Apr 2024
STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS AND START BECOMING OBSESSED WITH YOUR OWN LIFE
Your life isn’t supposed to look like anyone else’s because you aren’t like anyone else, you are uniquely you. You have a unique set of goals, dreams, aspirations, obstacles, opportunities, etc. Stop comparing yourself to others and start living your own life.In this episode Kear ... Show More
46m 56s
Jun 2025
304. Why we grieve past versions of ourselves?
Why does personal growth sometimes feel like a quiet loss? Ever look back at an old photo and feel a strange mix of nostalgia and sadness for the person you once were? You're evolving, becoming stronger, wiser, but there's still a strange ache for the person you used to be. In to ... Show More
51m 22s
Apr 2025
Reinvent Yourself: How to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Create a New Version of You
<p>In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of regret, overcome regret, let go of past mistakes, and step into a powerful new chapter. </p><p>Today, Mel is joined by one of the most powerful and honest voices of our time: Charlamagne Tha God. He’s a Radio Hall of Famer, a thre ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2025
Stop Looking at Old Pictures of Yourself! Embracing Growth Instead of Grieving the Past
How often do you look at old photos and think, I looked so much better then? It’s so easy to romanticize the past, to hold onto this idea that our younger self was somehow better—but was she actually happier? Did she feel whole, confident, and at peace? Or was she just as self-co ... Show More
26m 10s
Oct 2025
Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body With the #1 Harvard Psychologist
<p>What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? </p><p>Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2025
Imposter Syndrome & Comparison Culture: Ditch Self Doubt and Boost Confidence with Deborah Conquest
Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Ask Dr. Jodi! Tonight, I have the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend and vocal coach extraordinaire, Deborah Conquest, to unpack the topic of imposter syndrome. If you’ve ever felt like a fraud, doubted your abilities, or ... Show More
38m 39s
