Pursuing Uncomfortable with Melissa Ebken

In this episode of "Pursuing Uncomfortable," host Melissa is joined by guest Megan Webb to discuss the journey of pursuing sober living. Megan shares her personal story of addiction, recovery, and finding her purpose in helping others on their own sober journey. They delve into the importance of support, listening to the voice within, and the subtle signs that may indicate a problematic relationship with alcohol. Join Melissa and Megan as they shed light on the path to sobriety and the resources available for those seeking a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle.Follow MeganWebsiteInstagramLinkedInSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Sheryl, armed with her master's degree in forensic psychology, had always aspired to become a serial killer profiler. However, fate took her on a different path. Recognizing the significance of personal growth, she embraced personal development tools derived from her education. This led her to a job at a mental health facility, where she worked for two years with profoundly mentally ill individuals. Along this journey, Sheryl couldn't help but acknowledge the truth in the humorous notion that many psychologists explore the field to understand their own inner turmoil. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about boundaries, self-worth, and the transformative impact it can have on our lives.Follow SherylWebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTokAmazonSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Welcome back to another episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, where we explore the realms of creativity and success. Today, we have a special guest joining us, Wayne Faulkner, an author, coach, and former educator. In this thought-provoking discussion, Wayne shares his journey as an author and the development of his unique four-step process for thinking and creating success. We delve into the power of meditation and journaling as catalysts for growth, and the importance of understanding that all thoughts are energy, ultimately shaping our reality. Get ready to challenge your mindset and embark on a path of creative and successful thinking with Wayne Faulkner on Pursuing Uncomfortable.Follow WayneWebsiteX (Twitter)InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Welcome to another episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable! In this episode, we have the incredible Skyler Fleming as our guest. Skyler is passionate about personal finance and believes that starting with the basics is the key to significant financial improvements. We'll be delving into various budgeting strategies and simpler alternatives to tracking every dollar, as well as discussing strategies for paying off credit card debt that many people are unaware of. Skyler will also be sharing insights from a resource called Seven Money Talking Points, designed to help individuals and couples have conversations about money and navigate common financial steps like saving, investing, and paying off debt. Get ready for a conversation that will empower you to take control of your finances and pursue financial stability. Let's dive in!Follow SkylerWebsitePodcastInstagramFacebookSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Our guest today is Oli Anderson, an author and coach who specializes in helping people to get real. In this episode, we'll delve into the transformative process of awareness, acceptance, and action and explore how embracing our whole selves can lead to incredible growth and success. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as we discuss the importance of being real, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and living a life filled with purpose and authenticity. So without further ado let's dive into this thought provoking conversation with Oli Anderson.  Follow OliWebsitePodcastTwitterInstagramYouTubeSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

On this episode of pursuing uncomfortable, our guest, Lauren Hackney shares her incredible journey. Like many, she lost her job during the pandemic and was left to find a new path. She was encouraged to make a children's book around the bedtime stories she shared with her kids about a magic lollipop store.  From self publishing a book to overcoming job loss during the pandemic, Lauren's story is a testament to the power of pursuing uncomfortable situations. Join us as we dive into her inspiring mountain climb of personal growth, sprinkled with tales of resilience and the pursuit of new opportunities. So grab your lollies and get ready for an episode filled with hope courage and the sweet rewards of embracing discomfort.  Follow LaurenWebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

In this episode of "Pursuing Uncomfortable," host Melissa sits down with guest Jenna Brocious, as she shares her inspiring story of healing, forgiveness, and spiritual growth. Jenna takes us on her journey from childhood trauma to becoming a messenger of divine guidance. Discover how Jenna's positive intention prayer cards are making a difference and learn valuable lessons on embracing discomfort for personal transformation. Join us as we explore spirituality, forgiveness, and the power of shifting our perspective to create more positive opportunities. Don't miss this enlightening episode with Jenna Brocious on "Pursuing Uncomfortable."Follow Jenna:https://www.jennabspiritual.com/Support the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Josh Bushinski is a philosopher, AI consultant, and expert in reverse engineering AIS. While his passion lies in philosophy, he relies on his expertise in AI to earn a living. His most notable project is Kassandra, an AGI platform that he believes will revolutionize the industry. With a background in psychology and philosophy, Josh has successfully redesigned the way an AI thinks, bringing it closer to human intelligence. He is confident that he has cracked the code for AGI, making him a key player in the AI revolution.Support the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Ginny is a wife, Mom of two beautiful kids, co-host on the podcast SOL RISING, and the founder and owner of THE FLIPPIN’ PHOENIX FURNITURE REHAB company. Her passion for soul searching, healing, and heart connection with other human souls is what sets her spirit on fire in this beautiful chapter of life. With life adventures spanning from chasing dreams in Hollywood in her 20’s, to struggling with addiction, to 18 years of a sales career in a corporate world and choosing to leave it, she believes that no matter the differences we may have with one another, we have FAR more in common… and she is determined to find that common ground with everyone that she can. A native New Yorker turned Coloradan, Amanda McKoy Flanagan blends street smarts with tree hugging for a pragmatic, yet soulful, approach to loving and losing; she is no stranger to either. Co-founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Castle Rock Clubhouse, a recovery clubhouse that serves as meeting space for various twelve-step programs, Amanda is passionate about sobriety, meditation, and spirituality. Through her commitment to climate action, she holds the spirit of loving-kindness, faithful perseverance, and compassionate service in high regard. A lover of horses, drumming, running, vegan eating, and dancing, she also enjoys singing with abandon to loud rock music. Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany in English and journalism and a master’s degree in social work from Stony Brook University, New York. Nevertheless, life has been her greatest teacher by far. She lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with her family and pup, Dolly.Support the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

The Hero Tribe's mission is to take people out of their ordinary world and send them on their personal hero's journey. We believe that everyone has the slumbering potential to be the hero of their life story, and to live their true nature. Founded by Camilla, Sascha and Joana, the Hero Tribe started with training camps in different locations in Europe and Asia and then grew into a worldwide community that accompanies people on their journey to a greater life. The origin of the Tribe are the different backgrounds of Sascha, Camilla and Joana. Sascha is a lifelong martial arts researcher, trained in temples and monasteries in Asia, and is co-founder of the Missing Link Martial Arts community and the Secret Elements Qi Gong system. Camilla came from a career in the 5-star hotel industry before deciding to go her own way and open a fitness and yoga studio in Vietnam, uniting the two worlds of business and wellbeing. Joana is the unusual blend of scientist & shamanic practitioner. After years of studying she realized how impactful, transformative and healing a shift from pain driven to soul & purpose driven motivation really is.Follow The Hero TribeWebsitePodcastTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

With over 28 years of experience coaching children in high fear sports in and out of the water, Selena combines her coaching experience with her water safety background of coaching cold water survival for the military and training police in water safety to teach parents how to help their children overcome fear in the water and teach them to swim and keep themselves safer in just ten practices of under ten minutes as early as two and a half years of age.Follow SelenaWebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

In this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa sits down with special guest Selena Willows to discuss the important topic of infant and child swim safety. Selena introduces the concept of infant swim rescue and shares her concerns with this method, suggesting alternative solutions. As the founder of Swim to Me, a program that teaches parents how to teach their children how to swim and self-rescue, Selena is passionate about the importance of water safety education for children. She emphasizes the benefits of teaching children how to swim at an early age and shares valuable tips for parents looking to introduce their children to water. Additionally, Selena draws on her years of experience teaching high fear sports such as swimming and gymnastics to discuss the importance of introducing children to different physical sensations. Tune in to learn more about how you can keep your child safe around water, while also exposing them to unique experiences that will help them in the long run.Follow Selena:Program  Coupon Code: Uncomfortable15 (Save 15% lifetime access)InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Rosalind Sedacca, CDC is a Divorce & Parenting Coach and Founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network. She is the author of How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children – With Love! Get her free ebook on Post-Divorce Parenting, and learn about her coaching services, programs and other valuable resources on divorce and parenting issues on her website.Follow Rosalind:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInPinterestPodcastSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Father, husband, Electrician, and Firefighter.  Sean's whole life led him to a place full of judgment and stubbornness. Surrounded by very masculine groups and taught his whole life to suck it up and be a man, he was led to believe that it was his responsibility to fix anything that might feel out of place.  After all, as children, we don't always know that the things we are taught, and the examples set for us are incorrect. How do we know that we have anything we need to fix about ourselves?Through a lifetime of questionable habits, lifestyle choices and the wrong information, Sean would not find his way out of this without trying things that he had never done before, and being someone he had never been. Deciding to take a break from drinking alcohol gave him the permission to be different and to seek more information about how he could make a better life for himself.  The results: better personal health, better relationships, and better decisions.Follow Sean:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInAmazonSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

In this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa and guest Amy Stein share their insights on how to use Mother Nature to improve your physical and emotional health. They discuss how many people are disconnected from themselves and from nature, leading to chronic illness and pain. Amy shares her personal journey of struggling with undiagnosed health issues and how she found relief through alternative healing methods, such as somatic healing and energy medicine. They also delve into the idea that talk therapy may not work for everyone and how listening to your body's signals can lead to discovering the root of your health issues. If you're struggling with chronic pain or seeking alternative healing methods, this episode is a must-watch. Join Melissa and Amy as they explore the intersection of nature and health and provide valuable insights to help you pursue uncomfortable but transformative healing.Free GiftFollow Amy:WebsiteFacebookYouTubeLinkedInSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, we hear the inspiring story of Deborah and how she overcame challenges like her mother's manic depressive behavior, an abusive marriage, and multiple tragic losses. We also learn about her experience with ghost hunting and how she uses modalities like hypnotherapy, NLP, and therapeutic imagery to help others. In addition, Deborah shares her beliefs about God and the paranormal, and how she relies on her faith to handle potential demonic entities during investigations. Melissa also joins in to offer words of comfort and encouragement to listeners who may be struggling to find purpose or hope in their lives. Tune in to hear this powerful conversation about owning your own journey and finding ways to thrive despite life's challenges.Follow Deborah:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Brian is a TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and the founder of Productivity Gladiator®. He’s been helping overworked project managers to level up their life balance and pump up their practical productivity for more than 2 decades, as an instructor, speaker, and facilitator.  The Productivity Gladiator® training Brian has creates, trains, and equips employees to be, the “go-to” employees. The training applies at work, AND at home too. People leave Productivity Gladiator® events with real tools and tactics they can apply right away.  Follow Brian:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Cole Berschback is co-founder of Total Potential, an author, Unbeatable Mind Coach, Registered Dietitian, and certified yoga instructor. She has spent the past 20 years working in health and wellness. Several formative events led her to a deep passion for families and all that is possible when we approach the family as an opportunity, not an obstacle. She supports group and 1:1 coaching to help individuals experience the best of themselves with the people they love most. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three incredible children.Follow Cole:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

Avigail and her husband, Daniel, moved to Israel soon after their marriage.  Avigail continued her education there, earning advanced degrees in teaching reading to children with Dyslexia and cognitive education for children with ADHD symptoms. In 2003, she and her husband, with three small children moved to Moscow, Russia.  There she taught in three different schools and headed up the English department in one of the schools.   Upon our return to Israel, she emersed herself in studying and developing treatment options for ADHD for her own six kids and many struggling students.  She collaborated with her father-in-law, Dr. Amnon Gimpel (psychiatrist and neurologist), and developed a parent training program.  She moved on to develop a teacher’s training program.  Avigail teaches at Hertzog College as well as lectures in Israeli schools and to parent groups all over Israel.  She works in private practice, training parents to become ADHD coaches to their children, and spouses to learn a new love language to communicate with respect.  She recently published her first book “HyperHealing”, based on many years of research and practice both as a mother of a good number of kids diagnosed with ADHD, as well as a classroom teacher of children struggling with ADHD symptoms.  Her second book HyperHealing, Show me the Science was published in September 2022.Support the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book

As a comedian, writer, motivational speaker, and interculturalist, I bring my perspective to the world, as do you! My first humorous self-help book "Gurrl, You Ain't Crazy" was published in 2020, and I have published more than half a dozen literary short stories and essays. The topics I explore as a humorist and stand-up comedian include German society, African American culture, and belonging. As a comedian, I have spent the last three years honing my comedy skills and now I teach comedy. The goal of my work is to nurture and inspire aspiring comedians. The course will move you out of your comfort zone and into a space of possibility, regardless of whether you are improving your speaking, presentation, or even small talk and networking skills. I am a motivational speaker, and I speak on Living your Legend and being a midlife beginner.Follow BeeWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokAmazonSupport the showMore From Melissa and Pursuing Uncomfortable:ResourcesfiLLLed Life NewsletterYouTubeLeave a reviewPursuing Uncomfortable Book