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[SELF-DEVELOPMENT] Ep. 477 Rewriting Your Story & Unlocking Growth with Melissa Monte
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This week, Ash is joined by Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, for an inspiring conversation on the transformative power of storytelling in shaping who we become. Melissa shares how she shifted her own life story from one of victimhood to empowerment, showing how the narratives we tell ourselves directly impact our resilience, mindset, and overall mental health. Blending neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and theology, she explains why crafting a cohesive life story isn’t just powerful, it’s essential for self-discovery and long-term growth. Ash also reflects on his own journey, including how building values-aligned friendships and community has been key to living with more clarity and intention.
Together, Ash and Melissa dive into the deeper layers of identity and growth, from moving beyond external validation to consciously shaping who we are becoming. They explore the importance of connection, resilience, and reframing setbacks as part of an upward spiral of transformation. With inspiration from Gina DeVee’s teachings on the schools of love, money, and health, the conversation highlights the cyclical nature of entrepreneurship and life itself, where every challenge holds the seeds of expansion. They also discuss Melissa’s upcoming book and her vision for helping others create intentional, empowering stories that guide them toward purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How Melissa Monte reframed her life story to move from victimhood to empowerment.
Why self-narratives influence resilience, mental health, and mindset.
The importance of building friendships that align with values like wellness and growth.
How to shift from seeking validation to consciously creating identity.
Why setbacks are part of an upward spiral of growth and transformation.
Insights from Gina DeVee on the schools of love, money, and health.
How storytelling and self-reflection unlock purpose and fulfillment.
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Connect with Melissa Monte
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa/
Website: https://www.mindlove.com/about/
Mind Love Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-love-consciousness-spirituality-and-science-for/id1318485592
Connect with Ash:
https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/
Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?
Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage!
Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
478 episodes
Manage episode 515025324 series 2390491
This week, Ash is joined by Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, for an inspiring conversation on the transformative power of storytelling in shaping who we become. Melissa shares how she shifted her own life story from one of victimhood to empowerment, showing how the narratives we tell ourselves directly impact our resilience, mindset, and overall mental health. Blending neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and theology, she explains why crafting a cohesive life story isn’t just powerful, it’s essential for self-discovery and long-term growth. Ash also reflects on his own journey, including how building values-aligned friendships and community has been key to living with more clarity and intention.
Together, Ash and Melissa dive into the deeper layers of identity and growth, from moving beyond external validation to consciously shaping who we are becoming. They explore the importance of connection, resilience, and reframing setbacks as part of an upward spiral of transformation. With inspiration from Gina DeVee’s teachings on the schools of love, money, and health, the conversation highlights the cyclical nature of entrepreneurship and life itself, where every challenge holds the seeds of expansion. They also discuss Melissa’s upcoming book and her vision for helping others create intentional, empowering stories that guide them toward purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How Melissa Monte reframed her life story to move from victimhood to empowerment.
Why self-narratives influence resilience, mental health, and mindset.
The importance of building friendships that align with values like wellness and growth.
How to shift from seeking validation to consciously creating identity.
Why setbacks are part of an upward spiral of growth and transformation.
Insights from Gina DeVee on the schools of love, money, and health.
How storytelling and self-reflection unlock purpose and fulfillment.
Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial.
Connect with Melissa Monte
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindlovemelissa/
Website: https://www.mindlove.com/about/
Mind Love Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-love-consciousness-spirituality-and-science-for/id1318485592
Connect with Ash:
https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/
Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand?
Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage!
Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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