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The Everyday Project

by Mel Bouwmans

What is holding you back? Maybe it’s fear, decision paralysis, or overwhelm when the world feels too big. It could be a major leap, like booking a trip or starting something new. Or a small everyday moment: sending the email, striking up a conversation, or setting a boundary. Every choice like this builds a fuller life, and The Everyday Project exists to demonstrate that choosing curiosity is always worth the risk. Hosted by Mel Bouwmans, this is your pause to notice opportunities and find the courage to act.

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Episodes

  1. How to Start that Creative Idea (When 'just start' isn't Helpful)

    Have you ever had an idea sitting in the back of your mind, living rent free while you do the dishes, drive to work, or go about your day, and felt stuck on how to actually bring it to life? We’ve all heard the advice to "just start," but when you're navigating self-doubt, fear of failure, or the...

  2. What changed when I stopped judging my emotions and started listening to them

    This episode is all about noticing our emotions, finding the courage to be curious about what they are trying to tell us, and giving ourselves a gift of compassion in those moments. If you've been going through an ADHD diagnosis, overwhelming anxiety or just a rough season of life this episode...

  3. Social Media Burnout: How to Show Up Online Without Losing Yourself

    When did Instagram stop feeling fun? When did I start posting just to perform?I used to be far more active online, and I got curious about why I stopped. Is it my own anxiety, a cultural shift, or a mix of both? The internet used to be a place to genuinely enjoy sharing and creating, but now it...

  4. Why I loved the World Cup (as someone who doesn't watch soccer)

    As someone who has never been a real fan of fútbol, I was so surprised by my sudden appeal to the World Cup. I found myself up at 4:00 AM watching games and caring about the scores, thinking: who am I right now? But that is really what sport does, it brings people together and sparks interesting...

  5. My (spanish) language learning journey

    Two years ago I started taking Spanish classes in Melbourne and quickly this became a new hobby to a lifelong investment to learning. Since learning Spanish I have met my Argentinian partner, travelled to Buenos Aires and made a number of new friends. This episode is for anyone who is thinking of...

  6. The world needs people doing different

    I’ve always been passionate about the idea of building your own life rather than fitting into someone else’s blueprint. So get cosy for this one. In this episode, I share a personal glimpse into what it is like to build a portfolio career , the ups and downs, the judgment, the job hunting, the...

  7. Touching grass in Argentina

    Argentina was so epic! I’ve got heaps to say about this place, but mostly I feel like saying thank you for the richness it’s filled me with and the learnings I took from this culture. In this episode, I often describe this holiday as "touching grass." Genuinely, that is how it felt for me because…

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  8. What makes a wonderful life to you?

    In a world obsessed with mortgages, promotions, and the "perfect" timeline, choosing a different path can feel like self-torture. We’re taught to measure success in digits and titles, but what happens when those milestones don’t mirror your heart? This episode is a raw reflection on the beauty of...

  9. Eat, pray, love in Airlie Beach

    Hello friends, and welcome to The Everyday Project! Let me introduce this project to you, share a little about my “found myself” moment in Airlie Beach, and reflect on the feeling of disconnection I have experienced in Melbourne. I’d love to use this platform to open up conversations, so if you...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What is holding you back? Maybe it’s fear, decision paralysis, or overwhelm when the world feels too big. It could be a major leap, like booking a trip or starting something new. Or a small everyday moment: sending the email, striking up a conversation, or setting a boundary. Every choice like this builds a fuller life, and The Everyday Project exists to demonstrate that choosing curiosity is always worth the risk. Hosted by Mel Bouwmans, this is your pause to notice opportunities and find the courage to act.

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How many episodes does The Everyday Project have?

The Everyday Project currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Everyday Project about?

What is holding you back? Maybe it’s fear, decision paralysis, or overwhelm when the world feels too big. It could be a major leap, like booking a trip or starting something new. Or a small everyday moment: sending the email, striking up a conversation, or setting a boundary. Every choice like this...

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The Everyday Project has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Everyday Project?

The Everyday Project is created and hosted by Mel Bouwmans.
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