Bottom To Boss

Hi Friend, On today's episode I am going to chat about 10 things that dogs can teach us in our own life. This episode stems from the loss of our beloved dog, Ripley, of 10 years earlier this week. I go in depth on each item and how we can learn from dogs to massively improve our life. We are going to talk about love, God, forgiveness and being present.  If you know someone who needs this episode, please share it with them! Also, if you loved this episode please rate and tell me why! This will organically grow the show and have it reach more people.  Find me on IG @merissa_durbin and tell me what you will be applying to your life starting TODAY so I can cheer you on and hold you accountable.  I love you. I believe in you. I see you. XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! Have you ever felt like you were in the same loop of frustration, stress and despair? Or maybe like you haven't grown in a few years and your situation seems to be unchanged? If so, this episode is for you! We are going to chat about upgrading your mindset so you can upgrade your life! I am going to give you  3 things that I do everyday that has brought me from on the floor in 2017 wanting to end my life, to now owning my own business and in the best place of my life. It's not magic. There are no secrets. It's simple, not easy.  If you loved this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to hear how you're going to upgrade your mindset and what you loved about the episode! You are capable. You are loved. You are able. XO, Merissa

Hi friend! On today's episode, we are going to chat about the season that's hard, trying, frustrating and where maybe you just feel you're spinning your wheels without seeing the progress. This episode could change everything for you. In it, I'm going to chat about 3 tools I use when I'm in this season and how I just helped my daughter this morning with her trying season!  This episode is going to give you the inspire and drive you need to keep going, not give up, and to reach the other side of this season.  If you loved this episode, plese share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to reach out and thank you for sharing the message!  Until next time, XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! This is a short episode that is intended to remember who the F you are and how far you've came. If you are having a hard week, or a mid-week slump, this episode is for YOU. This is a quick, powerful episode that will have you inspired and ready to take on the rest of your week.  I'm so damn proud of you. I love you.  If you loved this episode, please share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you! If you have a friend who needed this message, please send it to them so they can also be reminded of who they are and where they came from.  Until next time,  XO, Merissa

Hi friend! Her Dream Co turns 2 this month and we are going to chat all about my company, the mission and the rollercoaster ride it has been. I want this episode to remind you to do the hard thing, even when you don't have proof that it's going to work out. I chat about my challenges with PPD, navigating hard life seasons, starting a company and how we have pivoted to what we do today. I chat about our mission and my hope for you as you purchase a candle from us. I talk about our future and exciting things to come in 2026.  Most of all, I want to thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Follow Her Dream Co on IG @her.dream.co and look for our post about winning a free CANDLE! Also, if you loved this episode, please share it and tag @her.dream.co OR @merissa.durbin. I'd love to see what you loved about this episode and I'd love to cheer you on! Until next time, We will chat soon, XO Merissa

Hi friend! In this episode, we are going to talk about the power of CERTAINTY. You'll learn how to choose your identity, eliminate doubt and take action from expectancy instead of fear. We will discuss how confidence is different than certainty and how to become the woman that you have envisioned. If you loved this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to personally thank you and get to know you! Also, if you know someone if who also needs this message, go ahead and share it. This lets them know that you believe that they have what it takes to become their dreams. They may not know they need this episode until you send it to them.  I love you. I'm rooting for you. I'm here for you. XO, Merissa

Hi friend! This episode is SO special. I had a moment this week that forever changed my life and I needed to bring you into it and talk to you about it. On today's episode, I will chat about 5 life changing lessons death has taught me. We are going to chat about how fragile time really is, what truly matters in the end, and how purpose outlives everything else. Through reflection and faith, we are reminded to slow down, start living intentionally NOW and to truly be grateful for the people in our lives.  If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin. If you think someone else could use this message, please send this to them.  I love you. I appreicate you. I'm proud of you. XO, Merissa  

Hi friend! Somewhere along the way, you stopped remembering who YOU are and putting yourself first. When was the last time you did something for yourself, guiltfree? In this episode we are going to dive into what happens when you keep pouring from an empty cup. This episode is going to challenge you to finally choose YOU. It's time to stop waiting for permission and start becoming the woman you were created to be.  If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin. I'd love to hear what you are going to start doing today to put yourself FIRST for the first time. If you need a reminder of your comeback season, head over to herdreamco.com and grab a Her Comeback Series candle. This will be a tangible reminder for you as you rebuild yourself, block by block that love begins within you, and you're back.  You are powerful. You are capable. You are worthy. XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! On today's episode we are going to chat about how to get motivated and do the dang thing. I talk about personal experiences as this is something that I struggle with and I give you examples on how I've overcome this.  I give you 5 quick and EASY things you can start doing today to start feeling driven, conquer your day and start living the life that you dream of.  If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you for sharing the show! Until next time friend, We'll chat soon. XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! Do you ever feel stuck? Overwhelmed? Not enough? Do you wonder how other people "make it" but you can't seem to get a grip? I've got you. On today's episode of the Bottom to Boss podcast, I have researched the top 5 podcasts I listen to, and I looked into what qualities they all had in common to get them where they are today. I go through the qualities that I believe are the most important and that you can apply today to start amplifying any part of your life. They are in so significant order, but these are the qualities that I believe are the foundation of being joyful and successful.  I hope you loved today's episode, and if you did, please tag me @merissa.durbin to tell me what you loved about the show! If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, please share the message with them! You juts might be the catalyst they needed to mak the necessary changes and completely change their life.  I love you. I appreciate you. I see you. Until next time, Merissa

Hi Friend! Today we are going to normalize the idea of changing your mind and being excited about it. I give you real life examples of how this has applied to my life and I give you examples of you can do this too. I really normalize the idea of pivoting, changing your mind or doing something different and I want to give you the permission slip that you didn't know you needed to start doing the things that light you up.  Too many times we are too afraid of what other people are going to think about us when we want to try something different or quit that thing we have been working on; when in reality, it's none of our business what they think and we don't know our amount of days we have left on this world so why hold yourself back? This is a fiery episode that will leave you feeling pumped and ready to take on your life. If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you for sharing it. I want to know what you loved about this show and how I can best serve you! I love you. I'm proud of you. XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! On today's episode we are going to chat about how adversity is actually your SUPERPOWER and I give several examples of how YOU can appy this today!  I feel we are so quick to blame our circumstances, or be negative about the hardships we are having to go through when instead, we should be excited! Why? Because adversity can be SO beneficial to us and I think most of us are turning a blind eye to that! We have so much to gain and learn when we face adversity and on today's episode I talk about 5 examples how adversity can actually give us the EDGE we need to get ahead of most of the population! If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you! If you're facing adversity and you need the reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel, please head over to herdreamco.com and grab your candle. We have the Her Comeback Series which is about your darkest moments all the way to the other side of that adversity and becoming the best version of yourself. We also have our Fall launch that happened last week, check out what we have left!  Thank you so much for all of your love and support, I greatly appreciate you! Until next time my friend,  XO,  Merissa

Hi Friend! Today we are chatting about going through that hard season and this episode is a reminder that you were made to overcome hard things. This episode is the fire under your bootay that you need to get to the other side of this season whether is a season of doubt, despair, overwhelm, anxiety or fear. This is a reminder that you are made for MORE and this is just part of  YOUR JOURNEY. I want this episode to remid you who the F you are and what you were made to do in this world.  If you're in a hard season, I invite you to head over to herdreamco.com and grab a candle to remind you that you're not alone in this. I want the candle to remind you that there is light at the end of the tunnel and the only way to get to that light is to go through it. So again, head over to herdreamco.com to snag yours! If you loved this episode, please share on IG @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you! This platform is growing quickly and without you're support, that wouldn't be possible. So thank you from the bottom of my heart!  XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! On today's episode we are going to chat about how to push through the days when  you don't feel like it. You'll learn 3 simple hacks I use to take action in this easy to follow episode. If you're feeling stuck, this episode will give you the push you need to move forward and remind you that you're capable of so much more than you think.  If you loved this episode, please share it on IG @merissa_durbin, I'd love to personally thank you! If you know a woman who needed to hear this message, please send it! This podcast grows organically by all you sharing what you loved most about it! XO, Merissa

Hi girl! Welcome to today's episode. Today is fire and we are going to get real. My goal for the end of this episode is to remind you who the F you are and why you are on this planet.  I want to ask you this one question: Why are you playing small and what is it going to take for you to finally call your SHOT?  We chat about how life is short, how to ignore the nay-sayers, and how to start making progress on that dream that's on your heart. I give you a real life example of one I'm going through in REAL TIME.  Also, if you are looking for a coach to get you on your way to completely changing your life and finally going after the thing that's been on your heart....DM me COACH on IG @merissa_durbin or @her.dream.co. I will pick one lucky winner to coach for a month.  If you loved this episode, please send to a GF who needed this reminder. And also, please share on IG and tag me so I can personally thank you! As always girlfriend, You are capable. You are strong. You are worthy. XO, Merissa

Hi Friends! On today's episode, I've got my husband, Brandon, on with us. Today, we are going to chat about the messy middle and how we still manage to find time for us. With school starting in less than a week, our schedules are going to get even crazier and we thought this would be th perfect time to chat about how we still find time to stay connected as a married couple. We give you 3 tangible tactics that you can start today to start rekindling that connection with your spouse, even if you are in the messy middle! If you loved this episode, please share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you!  Until next time friends, We'll chat soon. XO, Merissa

Hi Girl! If you're like me, you probably have noticed that you are playing small in some areas of your life. This ends today. On today's episode, I chat about why you need to stop playing small and I give you 3 tactical things to do TODAY to start taking up the space you were created for.  Your dreams and ambitions aren't going to fit in a small container. It's time to step out of that box, and taking ownership of who you really are.  If you loved this episode, please share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you! Also, please rate the show and leave a review as to why you loved it. That would mean the world to me! If you are interested in a candle, please head over to herdreamco.com to grab yours and make sure to sign up for our emails to get to know when our Fall Edition launches!  I'm proud of you. You are worthy. I see you. XO, Merissa

What's up friend! I'm so FREAKING excited for today's episode. This episode is one that I wish I could have had 10 years ago when I was in the depth of the hard. This is a pump up episode that is going to make you want to run through walls when you're done listening to it. I am going to pour belief into your soul that you can absolutely STILL create the life that you DESIRE! I give you an example of how mine has changed and I want to be the one that paves the path for YOU to do the same.  If you loved this episode, please give it a share on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you!  You are loved. You are powerful. You are capable.  XO,  Merissa

Hi Friend! Today we are chatting about the power of choices. We are going to chat how our lives are made up of a series of choices, good and bad, that has led us to where we are today. I break down the big choices all the way to the small ones and how they can impact you.  I talk about the power of my personal choices and how it has affected my life.  Once you conquer the power of choice, you unlock the key to changing the controllable in your life.  This is a tough love episode, but it needs to be said. I know it hurts, but use this as inspiration to do the thing that's on your heart. Your future self is waiting for you, are you going to choose to show up or sit back and watch her go by? XO,  Merissa IG - @merissa_durbin or @her.dream.co

Hi Friends! On today's episode we have my husband, Brandon to chat all things overcoming his self-limiting beliefs. We are going to chat about his new business and all of the mindwork he did to get from when it was just an idea to actually taking tangible steps to making it happen.  This episode is for the person who has a dream on their heart but their excuses are getting in the way of execution. Buckle up friends, because this episode is going to take you for a ride.  Follow me on IG @merissa_durbin and share this episode to share the message! Be sure to tag me so I can personally thank you! The only way this show grows and gets to the people it needs to reach is by you sharing it- so thank you! Until next time friends! XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! On today's episode we are chatting about LIVING vs SURVIVING. I know what it's like to be living everday, getting the tasks done just to do it all again the next day. In this episode, I want to challenge you to start LIVING and I give you 3 ways to start making that happen. Life is short and it is SO damn beautiful. Often times, we are so busy just trying to get through the day that we don't stop to see just how beautiful it is.  Please share this episode with a friend who needs this reminder. Also, please rate the show and leave a review as to why you love this show! It helps the show grow and it spreads the message.  Follow me on IG @merissa_durbin. Share this episode so I can personally thank you!  I love you. I'm proud of you. I see you. Let's rise together, XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! This can be one of those episodes that completely change the game for you, if you let it! Today we are chatting about 3 simple habits that will put you miles ahead of most people, plus a POWERFUL bonus at the end.  Whether you're building a business, chasing a dream, or just want to live with more purose...this one is for you, girlfiend.  Follow me on IG @merissa_durbin and tell me what you loved about this episode! Also, go ahead and share with a friend who could use this message. This could be the line in the sand that could change your life forever.  I see you. I love you. I'm proud of you. Let's Rise Together. XO,  Merissa

Hi girl! I've got a juicy episode for you today. Do you feel STUCK? FRUSTRATED? ANNOYED? Do you have something you KNOW you need to do, but your just not doing it? I did too.  On today's episode, I am chatting about embracing the resistance and doing the hard thing anyways and the reason WHY. I truly believe that if you can master the skill of doing the uncomfortable things over and over....the sky is the limit for you.  So here is to winning the day, over and over again. Here is to start embracing the hard, and doing the damn thing.  I love you. I'm proud of you. I see you. XO, Merissa IG - @merissa_durbin or @her.dream.co

Hi Friend! Today's episode is FIERY and this is one you will want to keep in your back pocket. Today we are going to chat about your inner critic and how to OVERCOME her.  We get real. We get raw. We will rise.  If you loved this episode, please share this on IG and tell me what is one thing that your inner criti as a hold of you? I'd love to hear from you and help you! I'm rooting for you. I love you. Let's go! XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! In this JUICY episode, Brandon and I are talking about betting on ourselves despite fear, uncertainty and the pressure to play it safe. From society teaching us to follow the norm to taking chances on ourselves; we talk about past seasons and future seasons we plan on betting on ourselves. PLUS a bonus look into our next adventure!  This episode is a raw look into faith, family and the grit it takes to rewrite your story. If you've ever felt called to more but scared to take the leap, this one's for you.  If you loved this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin on IG and share this! The only way the show grows and reaches more is by you sharing it! XOXO,  Merissa

Hi Friend! This episode is for the woman who is in her dark season and she isn't seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This is your reminder that this season isn't forever. Today we are chatting about the messy middle. The reps nobody sees, the late nights, the anxiety and the "what if" I don't figure it out.  I refer back to my kitchen floor moment when I had suicidal ideation and not seeing another way to keep going. The pain, the anxiety, the anguish. I've been there. That wasn't the ending, that was the beginning. And girl, this isn't your ending. It's your beginning.  This episode is your reminder that your breakthrough often comes after the breakdown. You're not stuck...you're becoming.  XOXO, Merissa

Hi Girl! Today is a SPICY episode and I hope it brings you back to the moment, because truthfully, today will be a "good ole' day" in the future. I talk about this concept and what got me reflecting on this. This episode will be the reminder that you didn't know you needed to start living in the moment and soaking in everything, because this is the only moment you're guaranteed.  I teach you about 3 things that I've recently done to make myself more present in the moment and how you can start them too! As always, follow me on IG @merissa_durbin and share this episode! I'd love to hear what you reasonated with and what you loved about the show! We are ALMOST to 100 downloads, which is INSANE and it is all thanks to you guys! I appreciate you more than you know.  I love you. You are worthy. You are loved.    XO, Merissa

Hi friend!  This episode is going to light a fire under your booty and remind you just how CAPABLE and WORTHY you are of that dream that's on your heart.  Dreams don't discriminate and you, my friend, already have what it takes to reach your dream.  This episode can completely change your life if you let it.  As always, please share the episode and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you!  You are worthy. You are loved. You are CAPABLE.  XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! Happy Wednesday! On today's episode, Brandon and I are talking about...finances. Not just finances, but how we have went from $20 to our name this time last year to having an emergency fund, paying off 1 3/4 credit cards and able to put money away into savings. We know what it's like to have more month than money, we know what it's like having to count money as your grocery shopping, we know what it's like to have to put groceries on a credit card because you don't have anymore money. We now also know how to dig out of that crippling spot and how to start building your wealth.  We aren't experts, we are just two people who are passionate about teaching other's what we have learned so they don't have to make the same mistakes we did.  If you loved this episode, tag me @merissa_durbin and share what you loved about this episode! I'd love to thank you! Until next time friends, I'll talk to you soon. Xo, Merissa

Hi Friend!  As you probably noticed- we did not drop an episode last week due to a family emergency. This week, I wanted to drop in and tell you what I learned about this unexpected death in our family. We are going to talk about how loss can bring people together, spark deep reflection, and remind us of the urgency to live with purpose.  Today is a conversation about legacy, love, and learning to leave the world better than we found it.  As always, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin and share this episode. I'd love to personally thank you for sharing and hear about what you loved most about this episode.  Until next time friends-  XO, Merissa

Hi Friend! I'm going to be talking about a topic that I get asked a lot about... "Merissa, how do you seem so JOYFUL?" In this episode we are going to break down what JOY is, how I cultivate it and I am going to give you tips on what you can do today to start finding the joy in your life too! 

Hi Friend!! This week is a very special episode as we are going to have my husband, Brandon, on the show! In this episode we dive into our story; the good, the bad, and the ugly. We talk about how great our marriage has been and some of the worst moments where we weren't sure if we were going to make it.  We also give 3 tips on how to overcome your hardest seasons in your marriage that we still use today that we feel have helped us the most but yet something simple enough that you can start to incorporate into your marriage, today! As always, please share this episode with a friend who might need it or share on IG @merissa_durbin so I can pesonally thank you for sharing the show!

Hi Friend!    In today's episode we are going to chat allll things worthiness, because let's face it- it's something so many of us struggle with and it's the thing that is holding us back from where we are now to where we want to go. Whether you are on your kitchen floor unsure if you can get back up, or you have a passion within you but unsure if you can do it- this episode will help you! My intention for this episode is to not only light a fire under your booty but also to give you tactical advice on how to FIND your worthiness and a gentle reminder that you are WORTHY just as you are!  This is a fun episode that get's heated at times because this is not a topic we can tread lightly on. This is a topic that needs to be talked about over and over again until we all realize our worth and start doing the thing that's on our hearts.  If you loved this episode - please share it with friends on IG and tag me @merissa_durbing and @her.dream.co so I can personally thank you for getting the message out! Also DM me on IG and tell me what you are going to do today to start finding your worth and how this message reasonated with you!  Sources- enviroliteracy.org

Hi girlfriend! Welcome back! In this episode, we're diving into 5 POWERFUL (and practical) ways to communicate like a boss during the holidays and off the field. From listening more and talking less to checking the stories we tell ourselves, I've got your back with tips that keep things real, drama-free, and full of grace.  After today's episode you'll be ready to show up with confidence, compassion, and understanding of other people. Go ahead and follow me on IG @merissa_durbin or @her.dream.co and tell me how YOU are going to pass on the drama this Easter season.  I love you and I'm cheering you on!

Hi Friend! I'm so glad you're back and I'm ready to jump into it, here we go! This one's for the woman who feels like she's at the end of her rope. Maybe you're exhausted, discouraged, or wondering if all the fight is even worth it. I see you- and I've been there. In this episode, I'm sharing real talk about pushing though when life gets heavy, how to keep showing up when you want to walk away, and why your story isn't over yet. Let this be the reminder you didn't know you needed: you are STRONGER than you think, and you've got this. 

TRIGGER WARNING- This episode contains my story regarding suicidal ideation. I'm SO glad you are here, friend! Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Bottom to Boss podcast- eeek! It's happening! On today's episode we are going to dive into my story from rock bottom to where I am at today and give you an update on life! My mission is to help other women during their rock bottom seasons and so I am going to take it back in this episode to 2017 where I hit my rock bottom. This episode may be a trigger so please beware. We are going to talk about when I wanted to end my life and ended up in a psych ward- because this is truly where my story began.  I am also going to give 3 tips for women who are going through their kitchen floor moment and don't feel like they can keep going. I am going to share these tips in hopes that another women feels seen, heard and knows she isn't alone in her journey.  Please follow me on IG @merissa_durbin and DM me you're kitchen floor moment! I'd love to  connect and help you anyway that I can.  Head over to herdreamco.com and subscribe to our emails. This is where I will send a monthly email and give you the descriptions of each podcast episode that comes out- as well as inspo, motivation and new candles that we are coming out with! As always friend, I see you, I love you, I am rooting for you. Let's go.