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The Pushing Beauty Podcast

by Michelle D'Avella

Podcast by Michelle D'Avella

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Episodes

  1. Write A New Story

    What if your hardest moments were the doorway to your greatest gifts? I have carried stories that didn't serve me for years until I was forced to look at the ways they kept me protective, disempowered, and disconnected from what I actually want. We hold on to stories because we're afraid of who...

  2. Accessing A Deeper Layer of Your Healing Journey featuring Samara Kasai

    I'm excited to share with you today, a conversation between myself and my former client, Samara Kasai. Samara invited me on their podcast (which you can find linked here) and graciously sent over the episode so I could easily share it all with you here. In this episode we speak about expanding...

  3. The Most Important Relationship of Your Life

    Your relationship with yourself is and will always be your primary relationship. It is inherently the most important relationship you have, and it is a relationship. You have reactions to yourself. Every thought produces an emotion. Every action you take has an internal reaction. The more…

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  4. The Most Important Thing You Should Be Doing Right Now

    This is a very specific time to be alive on the planet, and we all chose to be here. Take a listen to hear the one thing I keep saying on repeat these days.

  5. You're 30 Minutes Away From A Different Energy

    Every day I witness people move from feeling: anxious to calm heavy to light depressed to empowered unworthy to lovable In this episode I share how you do it in just 30 minutes.

  6. When Being You Is Not Enough

    Trying to be like others comes from a deep inadequacy that leads you to believe that being you is not enough. This short episode unpacks how you can't ever really be like anyone else and what it means to be you.

  7. My Money Story

    Learn more about The Energetics of Money here: https://notable-dream-921.myflodesk.com/wseuk7rqh9

  8. Talk Therapy Is Not Enough

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  9. Are you popping out of your body?

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  10. 3 Reasons You Need To Feel Your Anger

    Anger and rage are providing valuable information you don't want to ignore. In this super short episode, I share with you 3 reasons why you need to feel your anger. To learn more about my workshop Releasing Rage, head over here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/releasing-rage If you're finding this...

  11. The Healing Power of Being Seen

    What it really means to be seen and why it's so important. SEEN begins June 14th: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/seen SEEN Mini Retreat in Philadelphia on June 17th: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/seen-mini-retreat

  12. The Power of Your Breath for Emotional Healing

    Shannon Jenkin's interviewed me for her podcast, and in this episode, we talk about what it means to truly let go as well as: Spiritual awakening / dark night of the soul Processing grief & fear using the breath How to release inner resistance to facing yourself Trusting in the unfolding of your...

  13. How To Stop The Self-Love Struggle

    In this episode, I'm sharing with you a free offering for those struggling on the self-love journey, and you'll hear me share a bit about that offering as well as a bit about my personal self-love journey. Learn more about How To Stop The Self-Love Struggle here: https://www.thegoodlovecourse.com/

  14. My Book Writing Process

    I share about my experience writing my first book, my current experience writing my second book, and my personal perspective on book writing.

  15. The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done

    In this video, I share the most important thing I've ever done. :) Learn more about my work at https://www.pushingbeauty.com/ Learn to love yourself through my program Good Love: https://www.thegoodlovecourse.com/ Get Breathwork for Opening for free:...

  16. The Power of Affirmations and How They Actually Work

    Affirmations have a bad rap, often oversimplified and misunderstood. I have found the simplest practices to be the most profound, and affirmations can be incredibly healing. In this video, I'm sharing just how powerful affirmations are and how they actually work. Learn more about my work at...

  17. What Uprooting My Entire Life Has Taught Me

    Uprooting my life (4 times!) has transformed me in the best ways possible, but the journey wasn't easy. In this video, I share my path from Philly to Hawaii to New Jersey to Los Angeles and back to Philly again. Stay tuned for the end where I share my thoughts and feelings about finding a sense…

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  18. How I Reclaimed My Power from Social Media

    In this video, I share the ways I felt the influence of social media, how I extracted myself from it (as much as I could to date), and some questions to ask yourself to get clear about your attachments to it. Learn more about my work at https://www.pushingbeauty.com/ Learn to love yourself…

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  19. What I Learned After 7 Years Single

    Because our society places such a heavy focus on romantic relationships, we can carry shame when we haven't been in one for a chunk of time--especially when we want one. In this video, I share with you 7 lessons I've learned during my 7 years single. Learn more about my work at...

  20. My 7 Rules for Running a Soul-Based Business

    Running a Soul-Based Business means making choices aligned to your soul instead of being driven by the system. In this episode, I share with you 7 rules that are the foundation of how I run my business including my thoughts on competition, saying no to opportunities, and trust when it comes to...

  21. What You're Getting Wrong About Self-Love

    Do you really know what self-love is? In this video, I'm sharing what you're getting wrong about self-love, why it's so important, and why it's for you, too. Learn more about my work at https://www.pushingbeauty.com/ Learn to love yourself through my program Good Love:...

  22. Why I'm Still Practicing Breathwork 10 Years Later

    In 2013 I began a breathing practice that would transform my life in the most beautiful and unexpected ways. Over the past ten years it's been the most important practice of my life. In this video I share with you the 5 phases Breathwork has taken me through in my life so far and what each has...

  23. It's Time To Take Up More Space

    Are you feeling the gentle nudge (or the big push) to take up more space and allow yourself to be more visible? In Season 2 of The Pushing Beauty Podcast, I'm sharing why I'm sharing again, what it really means to take up more space, and why you should do it.

  24. E. 24 Someone Died in the Desert (Desert Diaries)

    This is third sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcast called Someone Died in the Desert. As I was driving home in the desert I came upon an accident where someone had died. In this episode I share with you what happened afterward and explore the topic of death.

  25. E. 22 Lessons From The Desert (Desert Diaries)

    This is a sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcast called The Desert Diaries. This episode is called Lessons from the Desert. In it I share with you what I've been learning being out here in the desert, specifically the elements (and, like, people dying).

  26. E. 21 Should You Be Friends With Your Ex

    In Episode 21, I answer a question I received from a listener. I think it's one many people grapple with after somewhat amicable breakups, "Should I be friends with my ex?" I explore my past relationships and my thoughts on being friends with our exes. Show Notes:...

  27. E. 20 Where My Discipline Comes From

    In Episode 20, I answer an often asked question about where I get my discipline. The answer is not as straight forward as you might expect.

  28. Desert Diaries

    This is the first sub-series of The Pushing Beauty Podcastcalled The Desert Diaries. This episode is called Welcome to Wonder Valley. In it I share with you the story of how I came to own a homestead cabin in the high desert.

  29. E. 18: Celebrate Yourself

    In episode 18 you'll hear a recording of me being celebrated on my writer's call. I had just finished the first draft of my book, and I use this moment to talk about the importance of celebrating ourselves.

  30. E. 17: What I Found in an Old Journal

    In this episode I share with you something I found in an old journal and talk about how relentless healing has changed my life.

  31. 16 5 Rules for Better Relationships from Cafe Gratitude No views

    In this episode you'll hear me read from an article I wrote about Cafe Gratitude's business practices and how they can be incorporated into your relational life.

  32. 15 Show & Tell

    In this episode, I'm reading an article I wrote for Pushing Beauty and sharing information about my new workshop: Show & Tell. Show & Tell is a monthly workshop for creatives who are ready to be seen and heard. Now more than ever we are feeling caled to speak our truth and share our voices. For...

  33. 14 Minimalism with Matt D'Avella

    In my first ever interview, I chat with my brother and friend, Matt D'Avella about minimalism, how Matt created the film Minimalism, and how minimalism can impact your life. Matt is the director, producer, editor, and filmmaker behind Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things. You…

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  34. E. 13 Reading Recs: On Relationships With The Big Leap

    Reading Recs is a series where I tell you a little about some of the books I've been reading, why I'm feeling them, and maybe give you a little reading. After this episode, Reading Recs will be a segment toward the end of the episode instead of a full segment themselves. In this episode, I…

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  35. It's OK to Feel Shitty

    For the moments you feel like it might never get better. For the times when you right you pain and want nothing more than to feel good. For the recognition that when you're in the darkest moments you still have a choice.

  36. 11 Reading Recs: For Writers

    Reading Recs is a series where I tell you a little about some of the books I've been reading, why I'm feeling them, and maybe give you a little reading. In this episode, I discuss two books for writers or artists: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and On Writing by Stephen King.

  37. I Wrote A Book!

    Yes, I did! In this episode, I share with you how my book came to be, and then I read with you some excerpts. If you'd like to know when the book officially launches click here.

  38. Clearing Out Energy (Specifically, My Closet)

    Clearing Out Energy (Specifically, My Closet) by Michelle D'Avella

  39. 08 Working With Anxiety

    I get emails several times a week from people who struggle with anxiety. It's something I have experienced throughout my life as well. In this episode I speak about how anxiety shows up in my life and the ways I work through it. Anxiety is a teacher, just like all the other emotions we…

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  40. Day 2: The Rules (Teaser)

    In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark...

  41. Day 3: Your New Life (Teaser)

    In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark...

  42. Day 6: You Got This (Teaser)

    In the times I was coming out of my depression I would have slivers of deep insights into who I really was: an incredibly beautiful, soulful, loving person who is worthy of the best things life offers up to us all. And in those times I would write myself letters reminding me of this. In my dark...

  43. 07 Working With Boundaries

    Boundaries are incredibly important on the healing journey. They help us see how clear we are about ourselves, how comfortable we feel expressing our truth, and the people in our lives who show us respect.

  44. 06 What Jealousy Can Teach You

    Jealousy is an energy we often condemn. It can be really ugly. It can also show you where you're not showing up in your life. In this short episode, I talk about how jealousy can serve you. This episode is for anyone who experiences jealousy (pretty much everyone) and wants to use it to grow.

  45. 05 How To Feel Beautiful

    In this episode, I speak about my upcoming course How to Feel Beautiful. We live in a time where we're disconnected from our bodies and wasting a lot of energy on comparison and judgment. This is precious energy that could be spent living the lives we truly want. Learn More:...

  46. 04 Currently Reading: Medical Medium

    In the first episode of Currently Reading I share the two books by Anthony William that I am totally loving right now. You'll want to listen to this episode if you have any mystery illnesses.

  47. 03 Grief And Breaking Up

    This is the story of grief after a blindsiding breakup.

  48. 02 Breathing Changed My Life

    In this episode I tell the story about how I discovered the simple but profound tool of my own breath and how manipulating my breathing pattern changed my life. You can learn more about Breathwork and how to try it out yourself here: http://pushingbeauty.com/breathe

  49. 01 Choose Yourself Challenge

    In the debut episode of The Pushing Beauty Podcast I discuss my 30 Day Choose Yourself Challenge and invite you in for the ride. Learn more about the challenge here: https://www.pushingbeauty.com/choose-yourself-challenge/

About this show

Podcast by Michelle D'Avella

Hosted by

Michelle D'Avella

Produced by Pushing Beauty

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Pushing Beauty Podcast have?

The Pushing Beauty Podcast has 49 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 10, 2025.

What is The Pushing Beauty Podcast about?

Podcast by Michelle D'Avella

How often does The Pushing Beauty Podcast release new episodes?

The Pushing Beauty Podcast publishes about every 65 days, based on its 49 episodes since March 2017.

Who hosts The Pushing Beauty Podcast?

The Pushing Beauty Podcast is created and hosted by Michelle D'Avella.
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