The Fully Mindful with Melissa Chureau
by Melissa Chureau
Everyone leads. The Fully Mindful explores mindful leadership at work and in life, with conversations with leaders and guided practices on connection, belonging, and mattering, hosted by lawyer, leadership coach, and mindfulness teacher Melissa Chureau. Support this podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EAKLA3JNCEAV8
Episodes
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Leading with an Open Hand: A Mindfulness Practice for Letting Go
Send us Fan Mail The strongest leaders know when to loosen their grip. On the plan. On the outcome. On the need to be the one with every answer. In this episode, Melissa explores three ways leaders respond when things get hard: pushing away, holding on, and drifting. She also explains why the…
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Priorities Shift. Values Don't. A Leadership Conversation with Brian Fielkow
Send us Fan Mail Priorities shift. Values don't. That's the reframe Brian Fielkow builds everything on, and it's where I want to start, because it changes what we mean by safety in the first place. Safety isn't only the physical kind, the guardrails and the training and the well-marked school…
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Leadership is an Inside Job
Send us Fan Mail Most of us treat leadership as a work word. It often lives in org charts and job titles and belongs to whoever has the bigger office. I believed that too for a long time. What I now know is that leadership starts on the inside. It shows up first in how I meet my own pressure, my...
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Mindfulness Practice: Letting Go | A Mindful Pause for the Season
Send us Fan Mail Before stepping into a mindful pause for the rest of the year, I’m offering this practice on letting go—the quiet practice of easing our grip on what was, what could’ve been, and who we think we’re supposed to be. This meditation invites you to settle, breathe, soften, and trust...
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Todd Smith on Highly Sensitive Persons, The Work of Byron Katie, and Inner Freedom
Send us Fan Mail If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—or love one—this conversation is a deep exhale. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom and a longtime facilitator of Byron Katie’s The Work, joins Melissa to unpack what “living with an open heart” actually looks like when life gets...
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Breathe Outside the Box — Melissa Chureau & The Shift
Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to shift your mood, your mind, and your entire state… was already built into your body? In this 40-minute guided breathwork session that Melissa recorded Live on Instagram with The Shift, I take you through a fun, surprisingly powerful introduction to…
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The Innate Self at Work: Meaning, Connection & the 8 Characteristics with Jules Kuroda
Send us Fan Mail What if your most important growth edge isn’t in your mindset, emotions, or even your body—but in a deeper part of you that craves connection, purpose, and joy? In this conversation, executive coach and author Jules Kuroda shares the heart of her book The Innate Self: You Are…
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From Pain to Purpose: Ellen Sutherland’s Story of Addiction, ADHD, and Long-Term Recovery
Send us Fan Mail This one is personal. Ellen Sutherland is a recently retired social worker with 37 years of continuous recovery. Along with long-term recovery, we share the common experience of having ADHD. We talk about what alcohol and cocaine “solved” at first, how shame kept both of us stuck...
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Outer Chaos, Inner Calm: Anthony Abbagnano on Belonging, Breathwork, and Healing from Within
Send us Fan Mail What if your breath could heal your deepest wounds and reconnect you with your truest self? In this transformative conversation, host Melissa welcomes Anthony Abagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of the newly released book "Outer Chaos, Inner Calm," for a profound...
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Neurodivergence and Addiction: Navigating Recovery and Embracing ADHD with Therapist Andrea Epting
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I’m joined by Andrea Epting, a trauma and addiction recovery expert, to dive deep into the intersection of neurodivergence, addiction, and how these challenges uniquely manifest in women. Andrea, who works with individuals navigating trauma…
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Getting Mental (in the Best Way): Humor, Healing & Self-Compassion with Brenda Sarai Zuniga
Send us Fan Mail This week on The Fully Mindful, Melissa sits down with the incomparable Brenda Sarai Zuniga—a mindfulness coach, comedian, motivational speaker, and the vibrant force behind Getting Mental, the podcast and one-woman show that proves healing doesn’t have to be heavy. From...
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From the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with Dawn Winalski
Send us Fan Mail What do Arctic Alaska, tribal law, trauma-informed yoga, and sober running have in common? Dawn Winalski. In this episode of The Fully Mindful, Dawn—attorney, consultant, yoga teacher, and long-distance runner in recovery—shares her inspiring path from growing up in the shadow of…
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Seen and Supported: A Teacher’s Journey Through Dyslexia, Advocacy, and Authentic Belonging
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a student with undiagnosed dyslexia and deafness grows up to become the kind of teacher who makes every child feel seen, supported, and celebrated? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Fully Mindful, host Melissa Chureau sits down with second-grade...
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More Than a Diagnosis: Unmasking ADHD in Girls with Dr. Hila Pazner
Send us Fan Mail Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked? In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Hila Pazner to explore the hidden side of ADHD—particularly in girls and young women. Drawing on her years of experience as a school…
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Neurodivergence, Learning Differences, & Addiction | A Path Home
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special minisode of The Fully Mindful. In this reflective episode, I share some of my own story—navigating neurodivergence and learning differences, and my reliance on alcohol to treat my differences—and how these experiences shaped my journey through rebellion,...
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From Burnout to Balance: Yoga, Breathwork & Living with Purpose with Kate Yuoska of Mystical Rituals
Send us Fan Mail What if your biggest pain could become your greatest purpose? In this soulful episode of The Fully Mindful, host Melissa welcomes Kate Yuoska—a digital marketing pro by day and the heart-centered guide behind Mystical Rituals, where she leads yoga, breathwork, and retreats rooted...
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Reclaiming Self-Worth and Purpose with Author, Coach & Teacher Sunflower Medicine
Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode of The Fully Mindful, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Sunflower Medicine, a renowned author, coach, and teacher, to discuss the journey of self-love, mindfulness, and expanded consciousness. Sunflower shares her deeply personal story of healing after…
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Spirituality and the Responsibility to Social Justice | A Conversation with Rev. Dr. David Alexander
Send us Fan Mail Engaging with spirituality is deeply connected to our responsibility towards social justice. Rev. Dr. David Alexander, a thought leader in the New Thought Movement, joins Melissa of The Fully Mindful to explore how spiritual principles act not only as personal guides but also as...
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Facing the Orange Elephant: Community, Activism & Mindful Change on Tangents & Sidebars
Send us Fan Mail Join Debbie from New World Normal and Melissa from Fully Mindful for a lively, in-depth discussion on the big issues facing us today—right from the heart of local activism to the challenges of doing business as usual. In this monthly live crossover episode, recorded on the third...
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Applying Mindfulness, Awakening Our True Self, Healing Practices and the Power of Awe
Send us Fan Mail Andrew Daniel, Author, Self-Development & Spiritual Teacher: Melissa introduces you to Author Andrew Daniel who didn’t always have it together. Like so many of us, he leapt from one self-help practice to another, searching for the answer that would solve it all. He learned how we...
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How Positive Intelligence Transforms Stress and Empowers Creativity with Juliette Fassett | Entrepreneurial Resilience and Mindful Innovation
Send us Fan Mail Juliette takes us through her journey, from developing her product Flippy to fighting the battle against intellectual property theft by large corporations. Key Takeaways: Overcoming Saboteurs and Cultivating Sage Powers: One of the core principles of positive intelligence is...
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Resilience and the Power of Your Story with Gabi Garland
Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Gabi Garland, CEO of Resilient Voice Media and host of The Resilient Heart Podcast. Gabi shares her powerful journey of resilience and transformation, shedding light on how the parts of our…
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Unlocking the Power of Simplicity: Exploring Inter-spiritual Principles with Lauryn Axelrod
Send us Fan Mail The power of these ten guiding principles that offer clarity, enhance relationships, and ultimately serve as a roadmap for creating a more compassionate, harmonious world. Key themes: The role of simplicity in spiritual practice and how it can lead to profound personal...
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Bridging Divides and Nurturing Authentic Connections with Dr. Adam Dorsay - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Dr. Adam Dorsay, a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and host of the award-winning podcast Super Psyched. Together, they explore the profound topics of connection, belonging, and how to find meaning...
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Integrating Mindfulness, Recovery, and Neurodivergence for an Authentic Life with Melissa Chureau
Send us Fan Mail How do we integrate the different parts of ourselves — the messy, the mindful, the ambitious, and the recovering — into a whole, authentic life? In this vulnerable episode host Melissa Chureau opens up about integrating mindfulness, recovery, and neurodivergence. From her career…
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Tangents & Sidebars December Edition | Nostalgia, Mindfulness, and the Art of a Festive Balance
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why green jello makes an appearance at traditional fish dinners, or why the Brussels sprouts of yore still haunt some of us today? Join Debbie Harrell of New World Normal and I as we foray into our quirky little episode of Tangents & Sidebars. In this episode, we...
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Navigating Non-Toxic Living | Sarah Clark on Empowering Health Choices Through Awareness and Advocacy
Send us Fan Mail Discover the secrets behind non-toxic living with our inspiring guest, Sarah Clark, who made the journey from TV news reporter to passionate advocate for reducing everyday toxins. You'll learn how her media skills empowered her to share crucial information about environmental...
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Tangents & Sidebars | Finding Authentic Gratitude & Connection (and some random things too)
Send us Fan Mail Don't be alarmed. You may remember that Tangents & Sidebars is a random episode here on The Fully Mindful where my friend and fellow podcaster Debbie Harrell from The New World Normal get together LIVE for a truly random conversation. Well, not totally random. We do actually plan...
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Mindfulness Practice: Finding Inner Peace Amidst Chaos | A Meditation for Finding Our Center with Melissa Chureau
Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed by the noise of election day? Find a way in to inner peace and calm with me, Melissa from The Fully Mindful. Join me for this special meditation session, designed to help you ground yourself amidst the chaos. This session invites you to be fully present…
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From Law to Literature | Author Shari Lane on the Transformative and Redemptive Power of Fiction
Send us Fan Mail Imagine being at the pinnacle of your legal career, only to find yourself yearning for a path that truly speaks to your soul. That's exactly what Shari Lane experienced as she transitioned from employment lawyer to crafting compelling narratives. Join us to discover how a health...
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Bridging Divides and Cultivating Belonging | Exploring Perception Gaps and Heartfelt Connections with Melissa
Send us Fan Mail What if the key to unity lies in listening, not agreeing? In this new solo series, which I'm calling "Brain Buzz," I am exploring the surprising insights from studies that reveal how perception gaps deceive us into thinking we're more divided than we truly are. Join me here as we...
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Navigating Trauma and Building Self-Trust and Emotional Wellness with Therapist Gina Gratza
Send us Fan Mail What if your personal trauma could be the key to unlocking a more profound, humanistic approach to therapy? Join me as I sit down with Gina Gratza, a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in trauma, eating disorders, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Gina opens up...
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Empowering Neurodivergent Learners | Dr. Emily Levy on Special Education Strategies for Success
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of effective special education as Dr. Emily Levy, a respected educational expert and advocate, shares her remarkable journey from a family steeped in special education to creating her own specialized tutoring program, EBL Coaching. Dr. Levy takes us through...
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Redefining Career Goals and Personal Fulfillment | Michael Garden on Embracing Vulnerability & Personal Growth
Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to aligning your personal identity with professional success through the remarkable journey of Michael Garden. From the high-stakes world of derivatives trading to the triumph of building a million-dollar business, Michael's story is filled with resilience,...
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Tangents & Sidebars: Breaking the Cycle of Busyness with Melissa Chureau & Debbie Harrell
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why your mind constantly races, even when there's no urgent task at hand? Welcome to the first episode of podcast mashup "Tangents and Sidebars," where co-hosts Melissa Chureau (The Fully Mindful) and Debbie Harrell (New World Normal) kick things off by sharing a bit...
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Transforming Mental Health with Psilocybin Therapy | A Conversation with Kat Thompson of Fractal Soul
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how psilocybin could transform your mental health journey? Join us on "The Fully Mindful" as we sit down with Kat, a former corporate executive turned mental health advocate, who opens up about her personal and transformative experiences with psilocybin. Learn how…
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Mindfulness Practice: It is what it is | A guided meditation in noticing and accepting what is
Send us Fan Mail Even though the calendar reads "June,", it was a rainy and cold day here in the Pacific Northwest--one of those days you just want to hunker down with a good book, a cozy blanket and a hot cup of tea. I had a lot on the schedule today, and it turned out, life/the universe had…
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Cultivating Connection in Life and Embracing Life's Final Conversations: An Intimate Conversation with Author & Psychotherapist Yvonne Caputo
Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of Yvonne Caputo, a storyteller whose narratives echo with the resonance of life's deepest truths. With a gentle yet profound touch, Yvonne unveils the essence of human experience, inviting us to explore the depths of what it is to be human and alive, and the...
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Empowering Families with Equitable Birth Support: A Conversation with PNFF Founder Liz Farmer
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we are honored to have Liz Farmer, Founder & Executive Director of Portland New Family Fund, on the show. Liz, a second-generation Jewish American anthropologist, activist, and birth worker, is dedicated to empowering families and building strong communities....
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Unveiling Purpose | Author & Entrepreneur JJ DiGernonimo on Finding Your Life's Work
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another soul-nourishing episode of the Fully Mindful podcast, where we unravel the intricacies of mindfulness, self-discovery, and purpose. Today we speak with JJ DiGeronimo, President of Tech Savvy Women and the brilliant mind behind 'Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise...
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Mindfulness Practice: Harmony Within | A Meditation in Cultivating Non-Reactivity
Send us Fan Mail Only after A LOT of mindfulness and breathwork practices do I have a shot at living an intentional life. Throughout my life, I've had many moments where I've been reactive and negative. Over the years, I've found ways to find what used to be the elusive pause before responding.…
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Sarasvati Karahan and the Art & Science of Yin Yoga
Send us Fan Mail I remember the first time I saw a sign for Yin Yoga at a studio I was going to in downtown Portland. I peaked in one day, and saw what looked like a bunch of people super relaxed and blissed out. Needless to say, I was utterly freaked, and vowed never, ever, ever to go to Yin.…
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The Last Lighthouse Keeper on Lunan Bay | A very Scottish, very awesome conversation with author & somatics coach Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt
Send us Fan Mail Dr Paul Taylor Pitt, or Paul, as he insists being called, despite the many letters behind his name is an incredible teacher. He balances a genuine self-deprecation with grounded confidence and curiosity and a spirit of collective experimentation. It’s pretty fucking awesome. No...
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To Live and (Almost) Die in One Day | A Conversation with Adrian Jones on Finding Himself and His Purpose
Send us Fan Mail Life gets super clear when you’re about to die. And it was no different for Adrian Jones who was having a “widow-maker” heart attack. As he lay there on the hospital table for emergency surgery, three things became really clear: 1) He didn’t want his wife to fly home a widow, 2)…
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Balancing Our Collective Nervous Systems | A Conversation with Trauma Specialist Dr. Jenny King
Send us Fan Mail Dr Jenny King , Co-Director at the Center on Trauma and Adversity Associate. Professor at Case Western University, neurobiologically-informed doctor of social worker, therapist consultant, and author and I sit down for an intimate conversation on trauma and somatics, breathwork,...
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Breath is Vital, Easy, and the Key to Living Happy and Healthy | A Conversation with YogaBody Founder & Breathwork Leader Lucas Rockwood
Send us Fan Mail Lucas Rockwood wasn’t always an international yoga and breathwork and yoga entrepreneur, author and leader doing Ted Talks, and speaking at Yoga Alliance, Meta, and Noom. Like many of us, pain ended up being the great persuader. Like me, and like some of the listeners here, he...
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Mindfulness Practice: Sometimes Standing Still is Moving Forward | A Mindfulness & Breath Practice for Resting in the Present
Send us Fan Mail Every day we take steps forward. We move. We develop. We improve. That's all good, for sure. But sometimes to move forward, we need to be still, be present, rest. So that's today's practice, my friends. Practicing resting in the breath, in the moment. Coaching with Melissa– Book…
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Kristen Swinehart | A Modern Psychic Medium
Send us Fan Mail It’s not often that you have a lawyer becoming anything other than, well, a lawyer. Often, people think lawyers are boring, or at the very least, a buzzkill. Or they might be a little afraid of them. I know I was–until I became one. But even more surprising to a fellow lawyer is...
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From Vulnerability to Strength | A Conversation with Kim Gross
Send us Fan Mail I am always surprised–though I dont’ know why–when I am as inspired as I am but “regular” people. They do incredible things. And I find them even more inspiring when they have lived through pain, and transformed that pain into something great. That’s our guest today, Kim Gross....
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Mindfulness Practice: Be & Breathe | A Mindfulness Practice in Being in Rest
Send us Fan Mail Lately, I've been getting to rest a lot. I injured myself on a crazy climb up Mt. Defiance when I probably wasn't quite ready--the irony is not lost on me! And so I've been out of commish, as they say. And while I meditate daily and do breathwork daily, I'm not so practiced at...
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Everyone leads. The Fully Mindful explores mindful leadership at work and in life, with conversations with leaders and guided practices on connection, belonging, and mattering, hosted by lawyer, leadership coach, and mindfulness teacher Melissa Chureau.
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