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Eavesdropping: Conversations with two Life Consultants
by Melanie and Friends
My friends and I have great conversations that I want other people to hear!I’m Melanie, and I coach women and survivors in connecting, loving and showing up for themselves. Join us as we dig into topics like mindsets, bodywork, relationships, boundaries, codependency, grounding techniques, and more. My friends and I might not have all the answers but we most certainly have all the questions and we love to talk.
Episodes
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Mother and Son Chat
In this episode, Melanie sits with her son Blake in a fireside-chat-style conversation. They talk about family dynamics and how codependency showed up for Blake in a savior complex. We hope you take a listen. _____________________ If you'd like to book a discovery call with Melanie, you can do…
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Healing from kidney surgery
Melanie shares some thoughts on healing in this short, impromptu episode.
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A Tool For When You Feel Stuck
Melanie flies solo today and shares a tool that her psychologist gave her to help in writing her book. It's a tool that can help when you feel stuck with anything and can reveal some unconscious motivations. Bringing these unconscious motivations to our awareness can help us get our power back....
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Where Does Your Loyalty Lie?
Melanie invites client Rebekah who is an educator to share about her processes with loyalty. They chat about how loyalty has kept her in places longer than necessary because she is the one who sticks around. Are you a loyal person? Do you find it hard to leave jobs or say no to things? Join us as...
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Is Judgment Keeping You Safe?
In today's episode, Melanie is joined by her client Wylene. They discuss how judgment shows up as a protector. Look for episodes to release ever 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you'd like to book a discovery call with Melanie you can do that at melaniehuggard.com Follow her journey with...
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The Power Of Choice
On this week's episode, Melanie and Sherah talk about the power of choosing into a situation. We always have choices, but where are we giving our yes? What we choose into is what we give our power to. As they converse, they give real life examples of how to choose into what we want with our life…
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Level Up Your Question Asking
Melanie is flying solo in today's episode. She shares about the skill of asking quality questions so you can level up your relationships whether professional or personal. She also goes on a rabbit trail about waiting and cell phones. Take a listen! If you'd like to book a discovery call with...
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The Power of Movement
On today’s episode, I have Amanda Upton of the podcast Make Things Happen to share the importance of movement and the power it has to shift mindset, attitude and more. Amanda is a Yoga teacher, former Yoga Studio Owner as well as a former Corporate Training and Development Director, turned…
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The Importance of Authenticity in Public Appearances With Lisa Camooso Miller
Melanie has a new friend on today’s episode, Lisa Camooso Miller of the Friday Reporter Podcast. She is here today to share the importance of authenticity in public appearances whether it’s a stage or the PTA. Lisa shares the importance of being true to yourself no matter what you're showing up…
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Return Back To Yourself
Disclaimer: swear words were used in this episode. On this episode, Melanie brings her new fast friend Nicole to share about her chaotic childhood with an unstable mom and critical dad and how that stunted her emotionally. She describes how she is a runner and the discomfort of being "messy"…
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They Tried To Scam Me
On today's episode, Melanie shares her experience with a call from a company claiming to partner with Experian and wanting to lower her interest rates. Here is a link to the blog she references Experian Blog. Note: we are moving the podcast to publish every Tuesday moving forward If you'd like to...
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Random Questions with Rebecca Bender
In this episode, Melanie asks Rebecca random questions pulled from a deck of cards from the Best Self series. Rebecca is coming out with a podcast soon. You won't want to miss that. If you want to stay connected to what Rebecca is doing in the field of human trafficking, follow her on Instagram...
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What Makes Your Heart Sing?
Disclaimer: the word sh** is used once toward the end of the episode. On this 50th episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie chats with her friend Rebecca Bender. Rebecca is an author, speaker, and social activist who consults and equips professionals and organizations to identify and fight human...
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Four Tips for Imposter Syndrome
Flying solo today, Melanie shares her own struggles with imposter syndrome and what she has done about it. She shares how she discovered the term Imposter Syndrome and what she has done to address it. If you'd like to book a discovery call with Melanie you can do that at melaniehuggard.com Follow...
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Reimagine a Dream
In today's short episode, Melanie encourages you to dream again. You can find Melanie: At melaniehuggard.com to book a discovery call with her. To see the picture of the mug she is talking about go to her personal Instagram @melanie.huggard and you can email her at: [email protected]…
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How To Hold Opposing Feelings
Sorry for missing Friday's posting. Here is a quick, better late than never episode. We hope you enjoy as Melanie is flying solo today and talking about how we can shame ourselves when having opposing feelings, thoughts, and sensations. She gives 3 things you can do to "hold space" for both...
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Just 2 Friends Chatting
Aaron and his family are visiting, so we sat down for this impromptu last-minute episode. This episode ends up being a smorgasbord of topics. Come and listen as two friends talk about: Self-reflection Decentralizing yourself Marriage Men/Women dynamics Protection vs Lack of trust Mentors, and…
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What Breaks Down Communication on Teams
This is a follow-up to the previous episodes discussing "What Helps Teams Win". We'd love for you to go back and listen to those. Aaron shares his 3C's and 3 things that break down communication. All these nuggets can be applied to your personal and professional life. I hope you enjoy this…
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Roles Inside of a Marriage
This episode features Sherah's interview with Ken and Melanie. Having lived with Ken and Melanie, Sherah wanted to share some of the talks she's had with them while sitting around the table. Ken shares his insights into what helped him grow as a man and his 30-year relationship with Melanie. They...
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Opposite Day Advice: What Helps Teams Win Edition
Melanie and Aaron recap the "What Helps Teams Win" episode by giving opposite advice for your follow-through. This is all done in fun and should not be taken seriously. We would love your questions for future Opposite Day episodes so email Melanie at [email protected] to submit a question....
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An Inquiring Mind Wants To Know
In today's episode, Jenny Gordon interviews Eavesdropping host Melanie to get to know her better. Jenny has a lot of questions for Melanie after being a mentee, client, and colleague. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. If you'd like to be a guest for a future episode of Opposite Advice...
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Part 2 of 2: What Helps Teams Win?
Today's episode is the second part of Aaron sharing his nuggets on what helps teams win. He Shares about practicing the fundamentals, and we chat about how that can apply to personal relationships too. The episode finishes out by discussing focusing on goals and figuring out what your layup is.…
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Be Proud, A Mother's Blessing
Mother's day can be a hard time for a lot of people. In today's episode, Melanie flies solo to speak a blessing. So find a quiet place to listen and connect as Melanie walks you through some connection time. BOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST: To enter the contest to win Maya Angelou's book, Letter to My...
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Part 1 of 2: What Helps Teams Win?
In this episode, Melanie invites Aaron to share his personal thoughts on what helps teams win. The nuggets he shares can be applied to professional and personal life. In the first part, he covers communication and the three parts that are needed for winning communication. I hope you enjoy this...
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Why We Are Doing This.
On today's episode, Melanie invites her oldest daughter Amanda in an impromptu episode. You'll get a peek into their relationship and some of the whys behind writing the book together about fear and control in their relationship. You can find Melanie: At melaniehuggard.com or her personal…
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Friendship Series Part 4: Friendship with the Opposite Sex as a Married and a Single.
Language Use Disclaimer: the word sh*t was used. Can married people be friends with the opposite sex? Can single people be friends with the opposite sex who are married? Melanie and Sherah discuss their personal “codebooks” when navigating friendship with the opposite sex. Melanie shares what’s...
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Friendship Series Part 3: Let's Talk About Friends Bay-Bee, Let's Talk About You and Me.
In today's episode, Melanie and Rachel share the dynamics of their friendship with Melanie being 20 years older than Rachel. They share what they love about each other and some of the concepts that frame how they approach friendships with others. As the listener, we hope you are inspired to…
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Friendship Series Part 2: Important Parts Of Friendship.
In this episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie and Aaron continue their discussion on friendship. They discuss how a friend is not only good for your emotional heart, but also for the physical body. They also look at the importance of a friend who can love you and tell you the truth, as well as the…
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Friendship Series Part 1: Challenges and Joys of Adult Friendships
Disclaimer: “bull sh*tter” is used. Join Aaron Hayes, Melanie’s friend, and fellow life consultant, as they discuss the levels and value of friendship, the challenge of developing adult friendships, and how to know if someone is a good friend. What a good friend will and won’t do, and the...
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The Power of Mentoring
Children repeat the stories they see, so what does that mean for the kids who are witnessing terrible stories? When a child has a loving consistent adult, they begin to see that a different story is possible. Compound the number of consistent adults, and you're helping this kid build resilience.…
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Ways to Bond with God
In today's episode, Melanie and Rachel talk about how our pain in bonding with God can be connected to the pain we have with our family. Rachel shares a tool that will help you discover if there's a connection between the two for you. They discuss the journey of wiping the face of our fathers off...
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Opposite Advice Day
Disclaimer: we are just having fun and don't want you to do ANY of the things mentioned in this podcast. On today's episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie and her friend Aaron and fellow life-consultant answer questions and give advice on the topics of dating, and conflict. Tyler wants to know if his...
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Five Chemical Washes of Life
This episode has been labeled explicit due to the use of one f-bomb. Melanie has Aaron share one of the concepts he learned while getting his Master of Education, he calls it The 5 Chemical Washes. He shares how at five different times in our life our brain will experience a chemical washing and...
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Broken or Brokenness: Accepting your Humanity
Melanie and Rachel get back together after weeks of not podcasting together. Rachel shares about accepting her humanity with a God is regulated and securely attached. Come listen as they discuss if there is a difference between being broken or having brokenness and how either way, it's a piece of...
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Laugh With Us!
On this episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie and her friend Aaron literally just laugh the entire time. If you need a break from the endless passive consumption of serious media, we hope hearing Melanie and Aaron laughing together brightens your day. Enjoy! You can find Melanie: At…
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Transition and Embracing Change
“Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.” - Tony Robbins On this episode of Eavesdropping, our host, Felony Melanie chats with friend and fellow life-consultant Aaron Hayes who works as a consultant and guide to high-level leaders and organizations.…
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Focus on Connection Not Solutions
Melanie is flying solo today and shares some thoughts around motherhood. Melanie is currently taking clients. Book with her here: https://melaniehuggard.com __ Send me a message! I would love to hear from you. What questions do you have around today's episode? I'd love to hear from you. Social...
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Why Do I Want More of God?
In today’s episode, Melanie and Rachel discuss being addicted to God. Melanie processes what it was like for her when she recently felt a strong increased desire for God to move supernaturally. Why was she feeling that? Was it completely about have more of God, or what there pain behind it? Take…
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Navigating Parent and Adult Child Relationships
In this episode of Eavesdropping, Melanie introduces her new friend and fellow life consultant, Rachel Hughes! Rachel is passionate about helping clients find breakthroughs from codependency and eating disorders. Join us as we explore: Melanie and Rachel’s manicure. The honor of being a life...
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Religious Trauma
Melanie and Sherah discuss how and why deconstruction has become “a thing”. Sherah shares how deconstruction for her has looked and she breaks down religious trauma and spiritual bypassing. Melanie shares a little of her early church life experience and her relationship with God. Follow Melanie…
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Follow The Trigger
In this episode, we discuss all things TRIGGERS. Types of triggers, what they can feel like, how to view them and more. Take a listen as Melanie and Sherah discuss how to address your own triggers. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie : @momdaughterconnection & @melanie.huggard Sherah :...
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The Myth of Big T, and Little t, Trauma
How do you view trauma? Melanie and Sherah break down trauma and address some of the definitions and views people have surrounding trauma. Also, heads up, the examples given in this episode can be difficult to hear. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie : @momdaughterconnection &...
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Your Body Talks
How is your relationship to your body? Melanie and Sherah talk about the body and how to be in relationship with your body. They introduce the concept of listening to the wisdom that the body carries and the gift that your body is. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie :...
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The Tension of Vulnerability
In this episode, Melanie and Sherah break down vulnerability, how it can be used in relationships, and the expectations in it. Melanie shares her metaphor of what it looks like when we try to love everyone else, but not ourselves. Take a listen. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie :...
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I Have Friend Pain
This episode was recorded Feb 2021. In the midst of grieving the loss of her dad in November 2020, Melanie shares about her pain around community and friends hoping that her in the moment very raw process can help others. Listen as Sherah supports her through this vulnerable episode. Follow…
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Is Believing In "The One" Helping You?
In this episode, Melanie and Sherah talk about the entanglements of believing in "the one". You'll hear encouragements of navigating dating and your own intuitions along with personal stories from their own experiences. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie : @momdaughterconnection &...
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Vulnerability
Melanie and Sherah talk about vulnerability. They share their own perspective along with how to face moments that require vulnerability and how to walk it out. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie : @momdaughterconnection & @melanie.huggard Sherah : @sherah.janell (formerly...
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How Do You Approach Disagreement?
There are different ways to handle disagreements between friends. Do you talk it out? Choose not to touch those topics? Is being right more important than connection or would you value connection over being right? Melanie and Sherah share there thoughts and how they choose to approach…
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The Journey With Therapists and Counselors
Have you been to a therapist? Maybe you are currently seeing one and are loving your experience! Or maybe, you are seeing one and you feel it is time for a change. In this week's episode, Sherah and Melanie talk about how to find a therapist that works for you as well as how to “break up” with a...
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You Don't Have To Be Alone
Sherah and Melanie talk about loneliness in this episode. They offer some shifts of perspective to help focus on the possible opportunities in moments of feeling alone. Follow Melanie and Sherah on Instagram Melanie : @momdaughterconnection & @melanie.huggard Sherah : @sherah.janell (formerly...
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My friends and I have great conversations that I want other people to hear!I’m Melanie, and I coach women and survivors in connecting, loving and showing up for themselves. Join us as we dig into topics like mindsets, bodywork, relationships, boundaries, codependency, grounding techniques, and more. My friends and I might not have all the answers but we most certainly have all the questions and we love to talk.
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