Mindless to Mindful

Mindless to Mindful

Hosted by: Melanie Whitney

Welcome to "Mindless to Mindful," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of mindfulness, communication, and personal growth. Hosted by Melanie Whitney, a seasoned Communication Studies Professor and...

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The Secret to Understanding Your Life's Purpose (It's 5,000 years old)

Think astrology is just horoscopes in magazines? Think again. In this fascinating conversation, Melanie sits down with Cameron Martin, a PhD in Leadership Studies turned professional astrologer, who breaks down why...
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What Your Communication Reveals About the Health of Your Relationships

In this conversation, we explore the intricate dynamics of communication within relationships, emphasizing how communication styles reveal the health of these relationships. We discuss our observations of a couple's...
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Why You Should Ditch Daily Affirmations and Started Doing This Instead

Have you ever noticed that when you ask "Why does this always happen to me?" life seems to give you more evidence that you're right? Today we discuss how the questions we ask ourselves literally program our reality -...
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Q&A with Melanie & Mecca: Conflict in Relationships, Shame, and Self-Discipline

You asked, we answered! In this special Q&A episode, Melanie and Mecca dive deep into powerful questions submitted by listeners, covering everything from emotional regulation in relationships to shadow work and...
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Getting Beyond Your Fear of Being Seen and Owning Your Power with Jon Hillstead

Trigger Warning: Episode discusses suicide and mental healthWhat happens when you hit rock bottom so hard that you're ready to end it all, and then discover that moment becomes your greatest awakening? In this deeply...
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The Boundary That Changes Everything

What if the most important boundaries aren't the ones you set with other people, but the ones you set with yourself? In this powerful solo episode, Melanie explores the concept of internal boundaries - how we invest...
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From Desperation to Curiosity: How to Trust Life's Timing

This episode is for anyone sitting with big life questions, feeling impatient with the unknown, or struggling to trust life's timing. Sometimes the most profound wisdom comes not from having all the answers, but from...
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Communication Patterns That Are Destroying Your Relationships (And How to Fix It)"

Ever wonder why you keep having the same arguments with your partner, family, or friends? In this revealing episode, Melanie breaks down the 8 communication archetypes that govern how we interact with others and why...
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The Most Underrated Form of Self-Care You're Not Doing

In today’s episode, we are exploring the powerful (but often skipped) step of integration; why it matters, what it looks like, and how it's the secret bridge between learning and actual transformation. You’ll learn...
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Manifesting Your Dreams, While Still Managing Your Life

They say sometimes your only means of transportation is a leap of faith. Sounds poetic, right? But it can also feel terrifying while you’re doing it. Join us as we unpack moving through fear, navigating rapid changes,...
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How to Own Your Story & Let It Go

What does true liberation look like? Not the kind that comes from external validation, but the deep, soul-level liberation—the kind where you fully own your story, release what no longer serves you, and stop shrinking...
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The 8-Minute Rule: A Simple Way to Strengthen Your Relationships

In this quick but powerful episode, I’m sharing a fascinating study that proves short, empathy-driven conversations can reduce loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Yes, even a simple 8-minute check-in can make a...
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