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In this empowering episode, Robin Jonas sits down with Melissa to unpack the deep and often tender journey of self-love, body image, and holistic wellness. Melissa vulnerably shares her storyāfrom growing up under the weight of body shame and societal expectations to now living with intention, self-compassion, and gratitude.
Together, they share how the mind, body, and soul are beautifully interconnected. This conversation offers real talk on letting go of guilt, learning to love yourself where you are, and reclaiming movement as a joyful act of careānot punishment.
Melissa also introduces her Move With Purpose - mindset and movement journal and offers a sweet gift for listenersā20% off with code livelife20.
Top Takeaways:
Your story holds power; awareness is the first step.
Movement is a gift, not a chore.
Body shame is rooted in cultural liesānot your truth.
Grace, not guilt, is the foundation for lasting change.
Healthy living is personalāthereās no one-size-fits-all.
Boundaries and gratitude are both acts of self-love.
Chapters:
00:00 ā Meet Melissa & Her Story
02:36 ā Reframing Body Image and Mindset
05:01 ā How Society Shapes Our Self-Worth
08:44 ā The Stories We Tell Ourselves
12:32 ā Creating a Journal for Intentional Living
16:21 ā Building Self-Love and Respect
19:12 ā Honoring Time and Energy
25:27 ā Redefining Wellness Through Joyful Movement
26:20 ā Finding Freedom in Fitness
31:00 ā Flexibility Over Rigidity
36:08 ā Coming Home to Yourself
40:47 ā Choosing Gratitude and Compassion
48:14 ā Leading with Love
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Where to find Melissa
Email: hello@themelavie.com
Website: www.themelavie.com
Instagram: @themelavie
Move With Purpose - mindset and movement journal
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Where to Find Robinš Instagram: @livelifebalancedwithrobin
š Website: ā www.livelifebalancedwithrobin.comā
š TikTok: @livelifebalancedwithrobin.com
š Pinterest: @livelifebalancedwithrobin.com
šGet the Weekly Scoop ā ā ā https://live-life-balanced-with-robin.kit.com/scoopā ā ā
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Keywords:
wellness, self-love, body image, personal growth, mindset, health, intentional living, gratitude, movement, community
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