When was the last time you felt genuinely safe not to know something? To fumble, make mistakes, and learn messily—without anyone judging your intelligence or competence?

If you're drawing a blank, you're not alone. Most of us have been taught that our worth is tied to performance. As a result, we avoid trying new things in adulthood–not because we're incapable, but because we’ve been conditioned to believe that not being immediately good at something means something's wrong with us.

But when you can learn from a place of safety—where mistakes are allowed and curiosity is welcome—something powerful happens. Your competence doesn't feel threatened, which creates the space you need to truly grow and allows your authentic self to emerge.

In this episode, I share an example of what this container of safety looked like for me recently, and we explore how to give yourself permission--to be a beginner, to take up space, and to let yourself grow through imperfection so that you can embrace your favorite version of yourself who is brave enough to make mistakes in service of becoming who you are meant to be.

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It’s never too late to make a change–especially if that means finally asking for help after “handling it yourself” for far too long. Does this sound familiar? High-functioning people often put off asking for what we need because we think our problems aren't “bad enough” yet, or we worry that we’re just being dramatic. But what if we flip the script? What if instead of waiting until things are unbearable, we sought help at the first sign of struggle?

In this episode, we talk about why so many of us hesitate to ask for help and why it’s actually one of the bravest things you can do. You’ll hear a story that highlights why it’s never too late to choose a different path. And if you’re still thinking, I know I need help, but where do I even start?—I take you through three steps to help you figure out what you need and ask for it.

Remember, your growth and healing don't have an expiration date. Whatever you've been carrying alone or whatever step you've been afraid to take, consider this a sign that today might be the perfect day to start making a change.

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Last week, I began sharing my five biggest takeaways from owning and operating Melissa Parsons Coaching and loving my career as a general life coach for women. The first three lessons I talked about were the power of telling the truth, staying in the present moment, and uncovering our limiting subconscious beliefs about ourselves.

In this episode, I’m back with two more lessons: the power of treating yourself with self-compassion and creating your own life on purpose. After five years of coaching incredible women, one of the most profound transformations I've witnessed is when a client shifts from living reactively to creating her life intentionally. This journey from unconscious reaction to conscious creation ties all the other lessons together.

The ultimate gift of coaching is the recognition that we're all constantly evolving in our capacity to live consciously. The journey isn't about reaching perfection, but about embracing the ever-expanding possibilities that emerge when we choose to live as our favorite versions of ourselves.

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Today, my business–Melissa Parsons Coaching– turns five years old. I want to congratulate myself on continuing to have a strong business five years in, and I want to thank all of you: my listeners, my clients, my fans, and my followers. I know for sure that I would not be here without all of you.

I became a coach after receiving coaching myself because I was convinced–and still am–that coaching is the secret to the universe and I should share it with as many people as possible in my lifetime. I saw how it helped me go from simply surviving to truly thriving, and I wanted every human to have that same experience.

Since then, I have learned so much. I’ve learned about how the body and the brain work together to keep us safe, how society at large creates our beliefs and our experiences, and the importance of staying present —both in my own life and with my clients–in order to help them make deep and lasting changes.

In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from being coached to becoming one myself, along with the most powerful lessons I’ve learned from working with so many incredible women over the past five years.

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How many times have you said you were “too busy” when you just didn’t want to do something? Or answered “I’m fine” even though you were struggling? We’ve all been there. But these small white lies—and the bigger ones we tell ourselves about who we are and what we want—can quietly become tiny prisons that limit our authenticity.

In this episode, we’re diving into something that might make you squirm, but is essential to becoming your favorite version of yourself: radical honesty. Here’s the thing–every time you make an excuse instead of simply saying “no thanks,” you’re not just lying to someone else. You’re sending yourself the message that your real feelings aren’t valid enough to stand on their own. Over time, that kind of dishonesty erodes your relationship with yourself and builds walls between you and the people you love.

Remember, no matter how uncomfortable it is, the truth will set you free–and that's exactly where the growth happens.

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Today, I want to discuss resistance—not just the kind that involves marching in the streets, but also the everyday choices we make moment by moment that can serve as influential acts of resistance in their own right.

Many of us feel that the world is moving in a direction that challenges our deepest values. I hear from so many of you who feel overwhelmed, angry, and sometimes even hopeless about what’s unfolding around us. I feel it, too, and yet I also notice something else in our community: a quiet determination, a refusal to surrender to despair, and a deep desire to act in alignment with our values, even when it feels like we are swimming against the current.

In this episode, we’ll explore how following your intuition is an act of political and personal courage. We’ll also discuss how the small actions you take in your corner of the world matter more than you might realize.

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When was the last time you genuinely celebrated something you accomplished? Not just a quick “yay me” before rushing to the next task, but a moment dedicated to acknowledging your achievement? If you're struggling to remember, you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about why our brains resist celebrating ourselves, why it's crucial that we change this pattern, and how doing so will transform your life.

Celebrating your wins can feel uncomfortable for many reasons, especially for women juggling multiple roles. But it is absolutely game-changing once you embrace it. Today, I’ll give you some practical tips and actionable strategies to help you celebrate yourself more effectively. This shift in self-relationship will ripple throughout your life and enable you to become your favorite version of yourself.

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Today, I share my experience at a remarkable destination that helps me be my favorite me. I have recently returned from a five-night trip to the amazing Miraval Tucson, and I have gathered several of the best things about the resort and the lessons I have learned to pass along to you.

Miraval is a premium wellness retreat that offers an all-inclusive experience. There are currently three locations in the US, with plans for more around the world. A trip there is truly an investment I encourage you to consider making in yourself.

There are so many things I love about Miraval–the incredible classes, luxury bedding, and rejuvenating spa. I am also grateful for the valuable things I have learned during my visits. Every time I go to Miraval, I discover something about myself that helps me thrive when I'm back home. I hope this episode gives you a peek into the benefits of a wellness resort and offers some of the wisdom I have gained during my time at Miraval.

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