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Aug 18
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Ep. 286 - How to Mentor, Parent, and Coa...

Melody Pourmoradi
About this episode

What would happen if you started showing up like you — exactly as you are — were already enough?


In this episode of Empowering Her, I’m getting real about something I call “fix-it culture.” It’s the sneaky belief that we (or the people we love) are broken and need repairing before we can live our fullest lives. Spoiler alert: it’s an illusion — and it’s exhausting.


This conversation was sparked by a private coaching session where I kept hearing the phrase “fix it.” It got me thinking about how deeply this mindset is baked into our self-talk, parenting, and even our work as mentors and coaches. So today, we’re breaking it down and reframing it completely.


Here’s what we explore:

  • The illusion of brokenness and how society trains us to believe we’re incomplete
  • Why wholeness is our birthright — we are born with nothing missing and nothing wrong
  • Swapping “fix it” language for “evolve” — the powerful shift from lack to growth
  • A reflection on Coldplay’s Fix You and why love isn’t about repair
  • The truth that we can’t “fix” anyone — not our kids, not our clients, not our friends
  • How parents, coaches, and girls’ empowerment leaders can hold space without trying to solve or repair
  • The impact of modeling self-love and personal evolution instead of perfection
  • Reframe questions to try this week for yourself and the people you lead


And… I share a little teaser about Book Baby #3, coming out next week! This one is for children and the grown-ups who love them — a beautiful tool for connection you can share with the kids in your life.

Let’s Stay Connected!


As an empowerment coach, author, twin girl mom, and the creator of the GiRLiFE Academy, my mission is to help every woman and girl discover her voice and live a life that lights her up from the inside out.

I’d love to connect with you and continue this beautiful journey together!


🌟 Website: www.getgirlpower.com

🌟 Instagram: @girlifeempowerment

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