DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions Fri, 15 May 2026 01:54:57 -0500 https://growinguptheageofyouremotionspodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions yes 24b74a7a-2cef-5051-999f-7f6302fdc451 DrMelanie episodic false Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions podcast is a place for you to recognize at what level or age you engage with others. Most often our feelings, interactions, or reactions are based on past experiences. The current situations or engagement brings to light what we may have buried, or thought had been resolved. This is not a therapy session, nor do we give advice on what you should or should not do. We do discuss events and ask "What is the age of that or your emotion?" Join us as you will find the conversations to be enlightening and beneficial as you are learning and Growing Up. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) DrMelanie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u3su6cjn0qkjgwsa08gith8qsnks?.jpg DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions Leadership Mirror: What Your Team Reflects Back to You Leadership Mirror: What Your Team Reflects Back to You In this episode, we’re stepping up to a different kind of mirror, the one held by your team. Because whether you notice it or not, the people you lead are constantly reflecting something back to you: your patterns, your presence, your blind spots, your strengths, and the emotional climate you create.

This isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness.
It’s about understanding that leadership isn’t just what you intend, it’s what you produce in the people around you.

So today, we’re diving into:

  • what your team’s behavior reveals about your leadership
  • how to read the reflections you’ve been avoiding
  • the emotional maturity required to see yourself clearly
  • and how to shift your impact when the mirror shows you something unexpected

Because the truth is simple: your team is always telling you a story about your leadershi, the question is whether you’re willing to listen.


Episode Guest:

Becky Schwartz Corbett, MSW, ACSW, ACC is an international author, trainer, coach, and facilitator in leadership development, time & priority management, and workforce & personal wellness. She has 35 years of executive and operations management experience working with nonprofits, healthcare organizations, membership & trade associations, higher education, and the business community. Becky inspires others to live their best self and supports communities, organizations, and individuals to lead with intention and move to action.

Becky Corbett - Publications:

Leading Me Principles: Practical strategies to help you lead with intention | [available on Amazon]

The Bridge to Hope & Healing: 9 principles to guide you in a moment of crisis [available on Amazon]

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> In this episode, we’re stepping up to a different kind of mirror, the one held by your team. Because whether you notice it or not, the people you lead are constantly reflecting something back to you: your patterns, your presence, your blind spots, your strengths, and the emotional climate you create.

This isn’t about judgment. It’s about awareness.
It’s about understanding that leadership isn’t just what you intend, it’s what you produce in the people around you.

So today, we’re diving into:

  • what your team’s behavior reveals about your leadership
  • how to read the reflections you’ve been avoiding
  • the emotional maturity required to see yourself clearly
  • and how to shift your impact when the mirror shows you something unexpected

Because the truth is simple: your team is always telling you a story about your leadershi, the question is whether you’re willing to listen.


Episode Guest:

Becky Schwartz Corbett, MSW, ACSW, ACC is an international author, trainer, coach, and facilitator in leadership development, time & priority management, and workforce & personal wellness. She has 35 years of executive and operations management experience working with nonprofits, healthcare organizations, membership & trade associations, higher education, and the business community. Becky inspires others to live their best self and supports communities, organizations, and individuals to lead with intention and move to action.

Becky Corbett - Publications:

Leading Me Principles: Practical strategies to help you lead with intention | [available on Amazon]

The Bridge to Hope & Healing: 9 principles to guide you in a moment of crisis [available on Amazon]

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-19180968 Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 2870 full false The Courage to Lead: Emotional Bravery in Difficult Moments The Courage to Lead: Emotional Bravery in Difficult Moments The Courage to Lead: Emotional Bravery in Difficult Moments 

Leadership requires courage—not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act with emotional honesty. This episode explores how leaders cultivate courage, especially when the stakes are high.

In this episode, a special guest, Denise Kirksey, Engagement Director, will share insights on how she leads with courage, faith, and inclusion. 

Denise Kirksey Bio 

Denise Kirksey – Engagement Director | Senior Living Specialist

Denise Kirksey is a compassionate and results-driven Engagement Director with over 29 years of experience in senior living, specializing in life enrichment programming and resident engagement. Currently serving at Arbor Terrace Senior Living, Denise is known for creating vibrant, meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life for older adults, including those living with cognitive challenges.

At the heart of Denise’s work is her personal mission: to help seniors thrive by watching their sparks come to life. She is deeply committed to creating environments where residents feel seen, valued, and inspired to engage fully in each day.

Throughout her career, Denise has demonstrated excellence in program development, team leadership, and relationship-building with residents, families, and staff. She is a dedicated advocate for purposeful aging and believes that every resident deserves dignity, joy, and connection.

Denise’s passion for service extends beyond her professional role. She is also the owner of the 7th Trumpet, a transportation service focused on supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities—ensuring access, independence, and community connection.

Her outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including Employee of the Year, the Alzheimer's Association's Inspiring Caregiver of the Year, and multiple resident-choice honors. Denise is also an experienced facilitator and a trusted leader who brings integrity, warmth, and creativity to everything she does.

Known affectionately by colleagues as “Sparkle,” Denise continues to inspire those around her through her unwavering commitment to excellence, faith, and service.

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> The Courage to Lead: Emotional Bravery in Difficult Moments 

Leadership requires courage—not the absence of fear, but the willingness to act with emotional honesty. This episode explores how leaders cultivate courage, especially when the stakes are high.

In this episode, a special guest, Denise Kirksey, Engagement Director, will share insights on how she leads with courage, faith, and inclusion. 

Denise Kirksey Bio 

Denise Kirksey – Engagement Director | Senior Living Specialist

Denise Kirksey is a compassionate and results-driven Engagement Director with over 29 years of experience in senior living, specializing in life enrichment programming and resident engagement. Currently serving at Arbor Terrace Senior Living, Denise is known for creating vibrant, meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life for older adults, including those living with cognitive challenges.

At the heart of Denise’s work is her personal mission: to help seniors thrive by watching their sparks come to life. She is deeply committed to creating environments where residents feel seen, valued, and inspired to engage fully in each day.

Throughout her career, Denise has demonstrated excellence in program development, team leadership, and relationship-building with residents, families, and staff. She is a dedicated advocate for purposeful aging and believes that every resident deserves dignity, joy, and connection.

Denise’s passion for service extends beyond her professional role. She is also the owner of the 7th Trumpet, a transportation service focused on supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities—ensuring access, independence, and community connection.

Her outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including Employee of the Year, the Alzheimer's Association's Inspiring Caregiver of the Year, and multiple resident-choice honors. Denise is also an experienced facilitator and a trusted leader who brings integrity, warmth, and creativity to everything she does.

Known affectionately by colleagues as “Sparkle,” Denise continues to inspire those around her through her unwavering commitment to excellence, faith, and service.

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-19043194 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0500 1808 full false The Emotional Age Test The Emotional Age Test Episode 1: "The Emotional Age Test" Theme: Self-Discovery Tagline: What if your emotions have an age — and it isn't the same as yours?

Key Topics: Emotional maturity vs. chronological age; self-assessment; emotional age concept; why smart, successful people can still be emotionally young

 

https://drmelanieempowers.com 

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> Episode 1: "The Emotional Age Test" Theme: Self-Discovery Tagline: What if your emotions have an age — and it isn't the same as yours?

Key Topics: Emotional maturity vs. chronological age; self-assessment; emotional age concept; why smart, successful people can still be emotionally young

 

https://drmelanieempowers.com 

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-18992938 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0500 1277 full false Am I a Leader? Am I a Leader? Am I a Leader? is a thought‑provoking exploration of what leadership truly means—beyond titles or job descriptions. 

This episode invites you to step back, reflect, and consider a powerful truth: leadership isn’t something you earn someday. It’s something you practice in the choices you make, the relationships you build, and the courage you show in the moments that matter.

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> Am I a Leader? is a thought‑provoking exploration of what leadership truly means—beyond titles or job descriptions. 

This episode invites you to step back, reflect, and consider a powerful truth: leadership isn’t something you earn someday. It’s something you practice in the choices you make, the relationships you build, and the courage you show in the moments that matter.

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-18955984 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 2099 full false Forms of Resentments Forms of Resentments Disdain, Retaliate, and Spite are all forms of Resentment. Disdain: Open dislike for someone considered unworthy of respect; Retaliate: To repay in kind; Like for Like;  Spite: Petty; Ill will or hatred

This episode addresses various forms of resentment and how they are demonstrated. How old were you when you had an experience that caused resentment or any form of it? Share your story or how you feel about this. Thanks for listening!

@DrMelanieEmpowers
Contact@DrMelanieEmpowers.com

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> Disdain, Retaliate, and Spite are all forms of Resentment. Disdain: Open dislike for someone considered unworthy of respect; Retaliate: To repay in kind; Like for Like;  Spite: Petty; Ill will or hatred

This episode addresses various forms of resentment and how they are demonstrated. How old were you when you had an experience that caused resentment or any form of it? Share your story or how you feel about this. Thanks for listening!

@DrMelanieEmpowers
Contact@DrMelanieEmpowers.com

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-14716281 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1244 1 2 full false Intro: Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions Intro: Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions This is the first episode of the Growing Up podcast. An overview of what we will discuss, audience interaction, and why this podcast was created. We talk a bit about how our emotions often are not our current age. As a matter of fact, people usually react, interact, or engage with others based on a past experience, not necessarily based on the present moment. 

Join us weekly for our podcast. Our social media @DrmelanieEmpowers (LinkedIn) is available for anyone to follow.

We hope this topic is interesting enough for you to tune in and participate.

Until next time,

Peace and understanding,

DrMelanieEmpowers

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> This is the first episode of the Growing Up podcast. An overview of what we will discuss, audience interaction, and why this podcast was created. We talk a bit about how our emotions often are not our current age. As a matter of fact, people usually react, interact, or engage with others based on a past experience, not necessarily based on the present moment. 

Join us weekly for our podcast. Our social media @DrmelanieEmpowers (LinkedIn) is available for anyone to follow.

We hope this topic is interesting enough for you to tune in and participate.

Until next time,

Peace and understanding,

DrMelanieEmpowers

https://drmelanieempowers.com


]]> DrMelanie Buzzsprout-13992509 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 527 1 1 full false