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#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

My name is Melissa & Im a #HotMessSuccess if there ever was one. I’m a girl Mama of 2 married to my best friend just trying to use my voice to help others. I spent years in the darkness dealing with alcoholism, depression & anxiety but now I am able to shine a light for others who struggle with the same. You can do hard things & the reason I know this is because if I can do them, anyone can!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 36: The Reason That You Are Not Achieving Your Goals

    The secret to moving forward and achieving your goals often boils down to our two primary needs - pain and pleasure. Humans are hardwired to either avoid pain or seek out pleasure, and this is the secret to finding the necessary motivation to make big changes!

  2. Episode 35: Your Body Doesn't Forget

    Trauma has a funny way of hiding in our body. In this episode we look at some of the ways that we can interpret the signals our bodies are sending to us so that we are better prepared to process and heal from that trauma!

  3. Episode 34: "RPM"

    In this skill-building episode, we dive into the "RPM" method. This Results-focused, Purpose-driven, Massive action plan is sure to help you transform any area of your life!

  4. Episode 33: Time Targets

    In this episode, we take a deeper dive into where we spend our time while looking at which dimensions of time bring us stress as opposed to fulfillment. Remember, awareness is always step one!!!

  5. Episode 32: ADHD and Time Blindness

    TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE In this episode, we look at seven different ways that neurodivergent people can experience "time blindness." 1) They can hyperfixate on one task, and all other tasks fall to the wayside 2) They get frozen into a "waiting mode" 3) They struggle to accurately gauge how long…

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  6. Episode 31: Words Matter

    Whether we realize it or not, our brains spend most of the day asking questions, and the words that we use can be the difference between our brains looking for an answer that will build us up or tear us down. In this episode, we dig into how to ask questions that will help you to see the best in...

  7. Episode 30: My Personal Journey to Emotional Regulation

    In this episode I share some of the biggest steps I've taken to help me to better regulate my emotions!

  8. Episode 29: Emotional Regulation

    In this episode, we take a dive into what it looks like when your emotions ARE well regulated and what kind of work it takes to get there! Recommended Reading! A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden, MS and Michelle Frank, PsyD Your Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, PhD Level Up by...

  9. Episode 28: How to Handle Emotional Dysregulation

    A brief discussion of some of my best tried-and-true tips for handling emotional dysregulation in yourself and your children!

  10. Episode 27: ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

    While it is commonly associated with symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, many people with ADHD also struggle with emotional dysregulation! This means that they have difficulty managing their emotions and responding appropriately in different situations. They also...

  11. Episode 26: ADHD and Eating Habits

    In this episode, we talk about several factors that can interfere with neurodivergent eating habits, touching on everything from time blindness, avoidance, productivity, binge eating, getting distracted, and healthy habits and routines!

  12. Episode 25: The ADHD Iceberg

    In this episode we take a closer look at some of the less obvious symptoms of ADHD, and the damage that they can do even when you can't see them.

  13. Episode 24: The Ugly Truth About Medication

    In this episode I share my personal history with medication & how it’s affected my life. There's a huge stigma around ADHD meds and it needs to change if we’re ever going to get the help we need! Left untreated, adult ADHD can cause a constellation of serious but non-specific symptoms that, far…

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  14. Episode 23: What's In A Diagnosis

    https://www.audible.com/pd/Your-Brains-Not-Broken-Audiobook/B09FCNJ8KC?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Radical-Guide-for-Women-with-ADHD-Audiobook/1705297447?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp&shareTest=TestShare...

  15. Episode 22: Are You Punishing Yourself For Your Past

    Episode 22: Are You Punishing Yourself For Your Past by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  16. Episode 21: The Truth About Motivation

    Episode 21: The Truth About Motivation by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  17. Episode 20: What It Really Takes To Lose 100 Pounds...and Keep it Off

    Episode 20: What It Really Takes To Lose 100 Pounds...and Keep it Off by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  18. Episode 19: The Addict in Aisle 7

    All about this week’s guest speaker: Alison is an author, elite athlete and recovery warrior. Her success comes from rising above the ashes and pitfalls of addictions which included drugs, alcohol, work, food and people pleasing. This inspired her to take hold of her own journey and quit using...

  19. Episode 18: Goal Setting 101

    Your Virtual Upline with Bob Heilig: Episode 201 https://store.darrenhardy.com/products/living-your-best-year-ever

  20. Episode 17: EMDR Therapy and Coping with Trauma

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  21. Episode 15: The • One • Where • We • Were • All • Quarantined

    Copy/paste this into the address bar of your web browser to join my Online Community bit.ly/Hotmesssuccesscommunity Copy/paste this into the address bar of your web browser to join my The Quarantine Club bit.ly/Quarantineclub To start a conversation about working together, copy/paste this into…

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  22. Episode 14: Canna Talk About Cannabis for a Minute?

    Here is the website for my online community where the live Q&A will take place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2358516024269817/?ref=share Info about Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program: https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/ My local source for CBD products…

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  23. Episode 13: Let's talk relationships

    Visit this link to take the quiz and learn your love language! https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/ Once you've found out what your love language is, share it in the #HotMessSuccess community and we can talk about it! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2358516024269817/?ref=share

  24. Episode 12: Maybe you're the problem

    Episode 12: Maybe you're the problem by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  25. Episode 11: Ignoring the haters

    Episode 11: Ignoring the haters by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  26. Episode 10: My Sobriety - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    Episode 10: My Sobriety - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  27. Episode 9: Seasonal Depression - Weathering the storm!

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  28. Episode 8: Finding your fight

    Episode 8: Finding your fight by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  29. Episode 7: Living your truth - The secret to confidence

    Episode 7: Living your truth - The secret to confidence by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  30. Episode 6: What's in your cup?

    Episode 6: What's in your cup? by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  31. Episode 5: You are not alone

    Episode 5: You are not alone by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  32. Episode 4: Stay in your lane

    Episode 4: Stay in your lane by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  33. Episode 3: Finding your why

    Episode 3: Finding your why by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  34. Episode 2: Choose your hard

    Episode 2: Choose your hard by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

  35. Episode 1: The Mess Behind the Message

    Episode 1: The Mess Behind the Message by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig

About this show

My name is Melissa & Im a #HotMessSuccess if there ever was one. I’m a girl Mama of 2 married to my best friend just trying to use my voice to help others. I spent years in the darkness dealing with alcoholism, depression & anxiety but now I am able to shine a light for others who struggle with the same. You can do hard things & the reason I know this is because if I can do them, anyone can!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig have?

#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig has 36 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 21, 2024.

What is #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig about?

My name is Melissa & Im a #HotMessSuccess if there ever was one. I’m a girl Mama of 2 married to my best friend just trying to use my voice to help others. I spent years in the darkness dealing with alcoholism, depression & anxiety but now I am able to shine a light for others who struggle with the...

How often does #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig release new episodes?

#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig publishes about every 50 days, based on its 36 episodes since August 2019.

Who hosts #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig?

#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig is created and hosted by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig.
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