Are you feeling stuck in a relationship that looks good on the outside but feels off on the inside?
In a job that pays the bills but drains your energy?
Or maybe everything is fine... but something still feels like it’s missing?

This episode is your reminder that stuck doesn’t mean broken. It means you’re being called into a new chapter.
We’ll explore the real reasons we stay stuck, the stories we tell ourselves to justify it, and how to move forward—even when clarity feels miles away.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Seven tactical steps to break through the fog

• Gentle truths about fear, intuition, and people-pleasing

• Encouragement to pursue what you know to be true, even if others don’t understand it

If you’re standing at a crossroads, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now, and give yourself permission to choose the version of you that feels most alive.

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So many of us are walking through life reacting to the present… through the pain of our past.
Today’s episode is about how trauma rewires your nervous system and distorts how you see the world—through the lens of your younger, unhealed self.

We’re diving into real-life moments when your inner child takes over:
– At work when you shut down in meetings
– In relationships when silence feels like rejection
– Alone at home when stillness feels like danger

You’ll learn how emotional unavailability in childhood wires your nervous system to perform, please, and protect—even when you’re not in danger anymore. And we’ll explore 3 powerful steps to recognize what's happening, begin to heal, and start responding as the bold, present version of you—not the scared, unseen version from your past.

🌱 Plus, I’ll share a few powerful affirmations to help you begin rewiring your internal dialogue and reclaim safety in your body.

✨ Affirmations from Today’s Episode:

• It’s safe for me to feel.

• I can trust my body’s wisdom—and teach it peace.

• I do not need to earn love. I am worthy by being.

• I am allowed to take up space, speak my truth, and rest.

• My voice matters. My needs matter. I matter.

• I am not my trauma—I am the one healing from it.

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Leadership isn’t just about results—it’s about responsibility.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on outdated leadership habits that leave people burned out, overlooked, or quietly shrinking in the background. I’m breaking down how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows up in the workplace, how trauma and survival mode impact performance, and what bold leaders actually do to develop people from a place of trust—not pressure.

You’ll hear:

• What it feels like to be led well (and poorly)

• The hidden costs of ignoring your team’s human needs

• How my own story shaped the way I lead and serve today

• Tangible ways to build safety, connection, and bold development

You can’t coach potential you’re too busy controlling.
Tune in—and let’s lead like humans again.

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Boldness isn’t just a trait—it’s a practice, and it starts right here.

You’ve been making decisions, forming opinions, and reacting to people based on beliefs you didn’t even choose.

Where did they come from?
Who handed them to you?
And why are you still carrying them?

This episode is an invitation to pause the programming and look at the automatic thoughts that shape your world—especially the ones that feel so normal, you never think to question them.

We’ll explore:

• The psychology behind unconscious bias

• Real-life stories, including my experience as a woman veteran constantly overlooked

• Less-triggering everyday examples that reveal your mental shortcuts

• How social media, leadership, and culture reinforce bias

• And most importantly: how to reclaim your second thought and rewire your response

Because boldness isn’t just about what you say—
It’s about what you’re finally willing to unlearn.

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If you’ve ever walked into a team meeting and felt the unspoken tension in the room… you’re not imagining it — you’re feeling it. And if you’ve been leading through stress, disconnection, or burnout, emotional intelligence might be the skill you've been missing.

In this episode, Melissa Henning-Frank — certified Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Practitioner and founder of Becoming Bold LLC — breaks down what EQ really is, why it matters more than ever, and how leaders can use it to move from reaction to reflection, and from friction to trust.

You’ll learn:

• Why emotions are messengers, not liabilities

• What happens when emotions get stuck in the body (and how trauma plays a role)

• The 8 core EQ skills from the Six Seconds model

• What low EQ looks like on teams (and the cost of ignoring it)

• How to build your own emotional intelligence with practical tools

• And why it’s time to bring humanity back to the forefront of leadership

This isn’t just about feelings — it’s about healing. And it’s time.

🎧 Listen in if you're ready to lead with clarity, courage, and emotional integrity.

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You don’t need a values poster in the breakroom — you need real accountability in the office and on the floor.

In this episode, we’re calling out the hard truth: your workplace culture isn’t what you say it is… it’s what you tolerate. From unspoken resentment to overworked top performers, I’m breaking down the five hidden signs your team culture is off track — and how those everyday behaviors quietly derail morale, retention, and trust.

You’ll learn:

• What toxic patterns look like in real life (yes, even in “nice” workplaces)

• How to spot the early warning signs of cultural decay

• The short-term chaos and long-term consequences of avoiding real conversations

• What bold leadership actually looks like when the culture starts slipping

Whether you're a people leader, HR pro, or just tired of tiptoeing around dysfunction, this episode will give you the insight — and the fire — to lead change from the inside out.

💬 Ready to reset your culture and stop tolerating the wrong things?
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You don’t have to be a “bad” leader to unknowingly erode your team’s trust, morale, and effectiveness.

In this brief but powerful episode, I’m breaking down the silent saboteurs — the small, often unnoticed leadership habits that slowly chip away at team performance. From skipped follow-ups to unclear expectations and leading from urgency instead of intention, these aren’t dramatic moments… but they do create dramatic impact over time.

You’ll also hear:

• The 10 subtle things that undermine team culture

• Common misperceptions leaders have about their teams (and what’s really true)

• How to use tools like MBTI to improve communication and collaboration

• A step-by-step process I use in my team workshops to rebuild alignment and trust

• And a much-needed pep talk for every leader carrying too much on their shoulders

If you lead a team — in corporate, manufacturing, HR, the military, or anywhere else — this one’s for you.

Bold leadership starts with clarity, not perfection.

Tune in, take a breath, and let’s recalibrate your leadership together.
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Are you truly leading—or is your inner child calling the shots?

In this episode of Embrace Your Inner Boldness, we unpack a leadership truth that rarely gets discussed: how unresolved childhood patterns quietly influence the way you lead others—and yourself.

From conflict avoidance to perfectionism and the constant chase for validation, these hidden behaviors aren’t just personal—they’re impacting your team, your decisions, and your career growth.

Join me as we explore:
✅ Signs your inner child is running your leadership style
✅ How fear-based patterns sabotage confidence and clarity
✅ The power of emotional intelligence and self-leadership
✅ Practical steps to reparent yourself and lead boldly

Whether you're managing a team, growing a business, or simply striving to lead yourself with more courage—this episode will help you shift from leading with wounds to leading with wisdom.

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Boldness is your birthright. It’s time to lead like it.