Message In The Middle

Marianne DeMello-Smith

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This podcast is a safe and supportive space for listeners to explore life's challenging lessons and gain inspiration for their personal development journey. Through a variety of engaging formats, including interviews, book clubs, master classes, and discussions, the podcast delves into topics related to perseverance, self-empowerment, and self-discovery. With a focus on sharing expertise, inspiring stories and insights from a diverse range of voices, the podcast aims to help listeners navigate difficult experiences, provide hope and inspiration, and develop the resilience and strength needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
At its core, this podcast is a platform for personal growth and development. It provides a welcoming space for listeners to explore life's toughest lessons and learn from others who have overcome similar challenges. Through a variety of formats, including interviews with experts and everyday people, book clubs featuring thought-provoking works, and discussions focused on specific topics, listeners are exposed to a range of perspectives and ideas that can help them on their own personal journeys.

One of the key themes of this podcast is perseverance. Many of the stories shared on the show highlight the importance of pushing through difficult times and not giving up, even when the odds seem insurmountable. Whether it's overcoming eating disorders, grief, addiction, navigating a health crisis, or dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic experience, the podcast emphasizes the resilience and strength of the human spirit.

Another important theme of the podcast is self-empowerment. Listeners are encouraged to take control of their own lives and pursue their goals with confidence and determination. By sharing stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through hard work and self-discovery, the podcast inspires listeners to believe in their own potential and take steps to create the life they want and to recognize that we are all capable of rewiring our thoughts and behaviors.

Finally, the podcast is focused on self-discovery. Through discussions and interviews, listeners are encouraged to explore their own values, beliefs, and desires, and to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. By reflecting on their own experiences and learning from the stories of others, listeners can gain valuable insights that can help them navigate life's challenges and live more fulfilling lives.

Overall, this podcast is a powerful resource for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, and support on their personal development journey. By exploring life's difficult lessons through inspiring stories, interviews, book clubs, and discussions, listeners can gain the tools they need to persevere through tough times, empower themselves to achieve their goals, and discover their true selves.

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Reconnect, Rediscover, and Reclaim Your Life with "The Gutsy Podcast" Host LauraAura

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10/07/23 • 37 min

In this episode of "Message in the Middle" our host Marianne, joins forces with the host of "The Gutsy Podcast", LauraAura, for an insightful discussion on reconnecting, rediscovering, and reclaiming your life.
Some of the topics covered are:
Resistance - How to push through our resistance, why what we desire often hides behind our strongest resistance, and how to turn that resistance into a self-discovery tool.

People Pleasing - For many of us, people-pleasing has been a lifelong habit. Laura will shed light on the complexities of people-pleasing and share valuable strategies for breaking free from its grip.
Staying Small - Breaking free from the containers that kept us small and leaning into who you really are.
Mind Chatter – that incessant inner dialogue that can be a strong obstacle standing in the way of meeting our goals. Laura discusses how to tackle this relentless lower brain chatter and regain control over our thoughts.
Breaking the Habit Loop - Learning to recognize our well-worn pathways and tips for creating new one.
LauraAura is an Alignment coach who guides women as they learn how to truly listen to what they want, instead of what they’ve been taught they should do or should want. Laura is also the CEO of Worx & Co, an urban branding studio, the Host of "The Gutsy Podcast", she’s a speaker, author, and all-around visionary.
worxand.co | lauraaura | the gutsy podcast

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Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne
Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists
Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne
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Travel Philosophy: To Plan or Not to Plan? - A Solo Episode with Marianne

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10/21/23 • 13 min

In this episode of "Message in the Middle" host Marianne embarks on a solo episode exploring a dilemma that many of us face when it comes to vacation planning: Should we meticulously plan every detail or embrace spontaneity? Marianne reflects on her own experience as a dedicated planner and how it has shaped her approach to trips over the years.

The episode's central theme revolves around the age-old question, "To plan or not to plan?" Marianne acknowledges that, for many, the answer seems straightforward, as most individuals naturally gravitate towards either extreme planning or spontaneous travel. She draws a contrast between her approach, which has traditionally been thorough and detail-oriented, and her husband's more carefree, "winging it" style.
As a meticulous planner, Marianne discusses the benefits of this approach, including well-organized trips and great experiences. However, she also acknowledges the downsides, such as the immense time and energy dedicated to planning and the constant mental chatter that accompanies her anticipation of trips.
The episode explores the mental and emotional burdens that come with extensive planning and the impact it has on one's overall enjoyment of a vacation. Marianne mentions how her changing priorities and commitment to self-care and leisure have led her to reevaluate her approach to vacation planning.
With two upcoming trips on the horizon, a quick road trip and an extended vacation for a wedding, Marianne discusses the decisions she faced. Should she stick to her tried-and-true planning method, or should she embrace a more spontaneous approach? She delves into the pros and cons of each method, highlighting the importance of understanding one's travel personality and goals.
After deep self-reflection and considering both sides, Marianne decides to seek a balance between planning and spontaneity. She vows to create a high-level plan, book major components of the trip, and leave room for organic experiences. She is hopeful that this newfound approach will allow her to enjoy the journey, be more present, and dedicate more time to activities she values outside of trip planning.
Marianne concludes by highlighting how this shift in her vacation planning philosophy reflects broader mindset work and the potential for growth and change in various aspects of life. She admits that the outcome remains uncertain but is confident that gifting herself more time before her trips will lead to a successful and fulfilling experience.
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What to Say to Someone Going Through a Loss or Dealing with Grief with Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane

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10/29/22 • 47 min

In this episode I talk to Dr. Victoria Wilson Crane, a published author, of the book ‘Sixteen Days: A Sudden Death. What to Say?’ and an advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist.
In this episode you will hear topics related to loss and grief recovery.

The story of her family's sudden loss
A guide to understanding how to support people going through grief
40 common reasons for grief
How our past grief impacts us in present day grieving
The biggest misconceptions around grief?
The Grief Recovery Method

You can reach Victoria @
Website: https://books.drvictoriawilsoncrane.co.uk/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-victoria-wilson-crane
Instagram: @Vicwilsoncrane
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-victoria-wilson-crane
Facebook Sixteen Days: https://www.facebook.com/sixteendaysthebook
Twitter: @victoriacrane

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Cultivating Joy: Discovering Your Inner Shine with Ellie Bassick-Trovato

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08/05/23 • 45 min

On today's podcast I talk with Ellie Bassick-Trovato about cultivating joy in our lives, rediscovering what makes us unique and allows us to shine most brightly in this world and about moving through the world with a lens and voice of love.
During our conversation Ellie explains why an inside-out joy practice, instead of seeking external sources of joy, is so important. She shares her perspective on leading with love and explains the significance of discovering our "A Game" or our "Zone" to ensure our activities are aligned with our strengths and passions, and so we are open to the messages the "universe" will send us.

Throughout this episode, you will gain valuable insights about why cultivating joy and leading with love are powerful practices that can transform our lives for the better. and you will get a better understanding of how to embrace your uniqueness, practice Joy Mind Training, and approach life with love in order to create a more joyful existence.
Eillie Bassick-Trovato is a speaker, a best-selling author, and the recent author of The Joy Spiral Playbook: Discover the surprising path to a life filled with joy. She helps women tap into their limitless potential, connect with their radiance, and elevate their emotions and relationships. She uses a compelling and effective blend of brain science, spirituality, and quantum physics to help her clients integrate knowledge into their lived experience to truly transform their lives.
The journey to where Ellie is now was filled with challenges. Through the death of her husband and of both her parents as well as her own battles with depression, she developed a resilience beyond what she could have imagined. She demonstrates that you can emerge from the darkest of times as a beacon of love, hope, and possibility. Her mission is to unleash the power of love to uplift the vibration of the planet. She reminds her clients of the light they came here to be – and galvanizes them to get serious about being a force for good in the world.

The Joy Spiral Playbook: https://book.thenewbrave.com
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/luminosaplayground
The New Brave website: https://www.thenewbrave.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenewbraveco
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thenewbraveco
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Redefining Gratitude: Get Out of Your Problems and Into the Solution with Holly Bertone

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10/28/23 • 39 min

In this thought-provoking episode of "Message in the Middle with Marianne," your host Marianne welcomes a very special guest, Holly Bertone. Holly is a true expert in transformational mindset coaching, a meditation facilitator, motivational speaker, and the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book. She also hosts the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast, where she dives deep into the power of gratitude.
Holly's journey to becoming a mindset coach and gratitude advocate was not a straight path. With a background in federal government and consulting, Holly's life took an unexpected turn when she faced breast cancer and an autoimmune diagnosis. This challenging experience created a unique opportunity for her to blend her skills in project management and analytics and build a fresh perspective on problem-solving.
Now known as the go-to coach for unlocking your comeback story in the face of adversity, building mental resilience, and finding greater happiness, Holly has been featured on over 250 TV and radio segments, articles, podcasts, physical stages, and online summits. Notably, she has shared her expertise on gratitude and mindset with major platforms such as CBS and the Huffington Post.
Before they delve into the main topic, Marianne asks Holly about her background and the pivotal moments that led her to the transformational work she's doing today and Holly shares how her journey through adversity contributed to her belief that adversity can be the best thing that ever happens to us.
In the heart of the episode, they tackle Holly's bold perspective on gratitude, which she describes as "Gratitude is Dead." It's a striking statement, but Holly explains that though this is a bit of a tongue and cheek statement to get everyone's attention, simply "doing all the things" doesn't work. The tangible physical and emotional benefits of gratitude supported by scientific research require us to take action and live in the solution not the problem. Holly offers valuable tips on how you can start shifting your mindset in that direction.
Don't miss this enlightening conversation that challenges conventional wisdom about gratitude and offers a fresh perspective on finding happiness and resilience in the face of adversity.
Holly's Social Links

Website - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/podcast-landing-welcome

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holly.bertone/

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Design Your LIfe With Intention - A Conversation With Katrina McGhee

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08/13/22 • 33 min

Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA - whose signature Take the Break program helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational life breaks.
Informed by her own intrepid and successful career break, Katrina’s RSVP Framework guides her clients as they create their life-altering career break experiences. They return from their breaks recharged, inspired, happily-employed and forever changed. On their time off, her 50+ clients have traveled the world, launched a business, changed careers and more.
Katrina is an enthusiastic world traveler and digital nomad. Her advice on career breaks, money, and travel has been shared across various outlets including Forbes, Smarter Travel, Thrive Global, and Yahoo.

Connection Links

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kmcgheecoaching
FB: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.mcghee.50

Website: www.kmcgheecoaching.com

Free Training: www.bestbreakever.com/freetraining

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Embracing Gratitude and Mindfulness: A Reminder During Grandparents Day

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11/04/23 • 12 min

As we step into November, a month synonymous with Thanksgiving in the United States and a time for being more in tune with what we are grateful for, Marianne shares a recent experience that reminded her how impactful learning to be more present and embracing a practice of gratitude can be in our lives.

Marianne shares a few simple activities to help you become more mindful:

Body Scan: Conduct a daily body scan to become aware of physical sensations and tensions.
Nature Walks: Spend time in nature, focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells around you.
Mindful Eating: Savor each bite during meals, paying attention to flavors and textures.
Journaling: Keep a mindfulness journal to record your thoughts and experiences, promoting self-reflection.

And for those working on being more grateful, she talks about trying some of these practices:

Gratitude Journal: Write down things you're thankful for daily using a gratitude journal or app.
Three Good Things: Reflect on and record three positive experiences each day.
Gratitude Jar: Whenever something or someone makes you grateful, jot it down and place it in a jar, then read them all at the end of the year.

Lastly, Marianne reminds those going through personal challenge, to embrace these practices as they can help you remember all the good in your life and the progress you've made, even if you're not quite where you thought you would be.
If you want to hear another great episode on gratitude, try last week's episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1938384/13819216-redefining-gratitude-get-out-of-your-problems-and-into-the-solution-with-holly-bertone.mp3?download=true

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Grief Is Love With No Place To Go - A Conversation On Living Life After Loss with Tim Bigonia

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10/01/22 • 47 min

Let's dig into Life after Loss with Tim Bigonia, host of the Journey to Grateful, Navigating Through the Loss of Life and Love podcast that was created after Tim suffered his own personal loss and realized he had "messages" to share with others going through their own loss or dealing with grief.
On this episode we will talk about several grief/loss related topics:

Grieving isn't something that only comes with a death, it can be a job, relationship...This one is huge
Grieving is not linear, it's a tangled ball of string
Thoughts on visiting one of your together happy places
Sharing memories can be comforting
Dare to grieve
Don't get caught up in other's beliefs
It's ok to ask for help and the type that works best for you

Tim's Podcast: Journey to Grateful (found on the standard podcast platforms) or accessible via his website: JOURNEY TO GRATEFUL – Navigating through the loss of life and love

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Are You Always Fighting With Time? Learn How to Make Time Work For You With Time Strategist Jaimee Campanella

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02/04/23 • 37 min

Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program that gives people the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good.

In this episode we explore ways to:
Be in the moment with your family and not feel like you have a million things to do (playing is not wasteful)
Quiet the racing mind so you’re not thinking of the 8 million things you need to do when you’re trying to settle into sleep
Not feeling guilty about time spent on self-care.
Why the key to living an abundant and balanced life is inside of YOU and your willingness to shift how you relate to time” what does that really mean?
Whether or not 'To Do' lists are an effective tool
How to avoid the Sunday Scaries

Jaimee's Links:

Website: jaimeecampanella.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeecampanellaco/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jaimeecampanellaco
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimeecampanella/
Youtube: Time Power created by Jaimee Campanella
Free Training: 3 Shifts to Take Control of Your Time:

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Beyond the Scale: Achieving Fitness, Wellness, and Confidence with a Plus Size Body

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12/02/23 • 43 min

Today's conversation is a must-listen for anyone who's faced challenges with body image or weight-related struggles. Joining me is the incredible Sarah Taylor, a Plus Size Model, Motivational Speaker, Author, award-winning Personal Trainer, self-love coach, and former Miss Plus Canada.

In this episode, Sarah shares her inspiring journey of overcoming societal norms and achieving her dreams. We delve into her backstory, exploring what it was like for her growing up and the pivotal moments that shaped her into the influential figure she is today.

One of the high points in Sarah's career was her groundbreaking campaign with Nike, where she proudly represented plus-size women and athletes. Discover how this opportunity unfolded and why it was a crucial moment for her, challenging stereotypes and promoting inclusivity in the fitness industry.

Sarah opens up about her unique perspective on self-confidence and how she managed to ignore the numbers on the scale, dreaming big regardless of society's expectations. We explore what embracing self-love and acceptance truly means in her life and how these principles can be applied by everyone.

As a dedicated advocate for women's wellness, Sarah shares valuable insights and tips on various aspects of personal fitness and wellness. Learn how to embrace fitness as a plus-size person, improve self-confidence, and eliminate the all-or-nothing mindset. Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or seeking a positive mindset shift, Sarah's expertise provides guidance for creating lasting change and proof that we should all dream big, regardless of the numbers on the scale.
Sarah Taylor is a Plus Size Personal Trainer, Virtual Gym Owner, Plus Size Model & Motivational Speaker

Website: https://fitnessbysarahtaylor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSarahTaylor1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.sarahtaylor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thesarahtaylor
Link to Purchase Book: https://fitnessbysarahtaylor.com/journal/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.sarahtaylor

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How many episodes does Message In The Middle have?

Message In The Middle currently has 140 episodes available.

What topics does Message In The Middle cover?

The podcast is about Purpose, Health & Fitness, Personal Development, Wellness, Growth, Podcasts, Books, Self-Improvement, Education, Gratitude and Mindfulness.

What is the most popular episode on Message In The Middle?

The episode title 'Ashley McCombs Mizell's Emotional Story Of Losing Her Vision But Finding Her Way - Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Message In The Middle?

The average episode length on Message In The Middle is 37 minutes.

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Episodes of Message In The Middle are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Message In The Middle?

The first episode of Message In The Middle was released on Apr 25, 2022.

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