Both-And Perspective by Project Mel Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:20:25 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369790 en-us © 2026 Both-And Perspective by Project Mel yes 716f9837-72e0-5181-942b-c001fdd42e1d Mel Selcho episodic false This show invites anyone wanting a big life and big impact to embrace both-and thinking. Mel Selcho, business catalyst and coach, shares stories and strategies that will spark delight, stretch your thinking, and challenge you to action that makes work and life better.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mel Selcho https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nm03rr8tgx1l6ag9hjttag5odu4g?.jpg Both-And Perspective by Project Mel 17. Hello Summer of No 17. Hello Summer of No Mastering the Art of Saying Both Yes and No: A Summer of Intentional Living

Mel delves into the powerful concept of the 'Year of Yes and No' with guest Jim Hilber. Discover how deciding ahead of time and alternating between a period of saying yes to everything and a period of saying no brings both exploration and focus into your life. Jim shares insights on balancing personal and professional commitments, the importance of deliberate decision-making, and how saying no can be as empowering as saying yes. Whether you're looking to break free from analysis paralysis or simply live more intentionally, this episode offers valuable takeaways for a transformative summer.

00:00 Delighting in Summertime

01:37 Introducing Jim Hilber and His Philosophy

02:35 Jim's Journey with the Year of Yes and No

04:22 Balancing Yes and No in Life and Business

06:27 The Power of Deliberate Decisions

09:01 Gratitude and Growth Through Yes and No

18:21 The Importance of Balance and Intentionality

20:21 Summer Challenge

For more info on Jim https://powercore.net/members/jim-hilber

]]> Mastering the Art of Saying Both Yes and No: A Summer of Intentional Living

Mel delves into the powerful concept of the 'Year of Yes and No' with guest Jim Hilber. Discover how deciding ahead of time and alternating between a period of saying yes to everything and a period of saying no brings both exploration and focus into your life. Jim shares insights on balancing personal and professional commitments, the importance of deliberate decision-making, and how saying no can be as empowering as saying yes. Whether you're looking to break free from analysis paralysis or simply live more intentionally, this episode offers valuable takeaways for a transformative summer.

00:00 Delighting in Summertime

01:37 Introducing Jim Hilber and His Philosophy

02:35 Jim's Journey with the Year of Yes and No

04:22 Balancing Yes and No in Life and Business

06:27 The Power of Deliberate Decisions

09:01 Gratitude and Growth Through Yes and No

18:21 The Importance of Balance and Intentionality

20:21 Summer Challenge

For more info on Jim https://powercore.net/members/jim-hilber

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-17218992 Sat, 24 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1290 full false 16. Permission to Mess Up, Even, and Especially When It's My Fault 16. Permission to Mess Up, Even, and Especially When It's My Fault Mel shares her Lenten journey by examining the emotional comfort she finds in getting things right and also the cost. See why it feels so good to be right, and discover actionable steps to ditch the drive to be perfect, overcome the vulnerability hangover, and stop seeking validation through explanation. 


Key Takeaways

  • Perfectionism isn't about achieving perfection but about avoiding painful feelings of blame, shame, and judgment
  • Vulnerability requires courage to show up when we could have done it better
  • Letting others be wrong about us is a powerful practice in releasing the need for external validation
  • Mel's Lenten practice includes doing uncomfortable things daily, not explaining herself, embracing vulnerability, and not managing others' experiences


Quotable Moments

  • "Blessed are we the ones trying, the ones failing." Kate Bowler
  • "Every decision has things that are right about it and things that are wrong about it."
  • "What if it was okay even if it was our fault?"
  • "Business and entrepreneur are both spelled with a "U" on purpose. I want businesses to be the U-est you they can possibly be."


Resources Mentioned

  • Books: "Women Living Deliciously" by Florence Given
  • People: Brené Brown, Kate Bowler, Brooke Castillo


Episode Challenge

Where are you diluting yourself to make yourself more palatable? Be the "U-est You" possible, remembering that you're not for everyone in work and in play.


]]> Mel shares her Lenten journey by examining the emotional comfort she finds in getting things right and also the cost. See why it feels so good to be right, and discover actionable steps to ditch the drive to be perfect, overcome the vulnerability hangover, and stop seeking validation through explanation. 


Key Takeaways

  • Perfectionism isn't about achieving perfection but about avoiding painful feelings of blame, shame, and judgment
  • Vulnerability requires courage to show up when we could have done it better
  • Letting others be wrong about us is a powerful practice in releasing the need for external validation
  • Mel's Lenten practice includes doing uncomfortable things daily, not explaining herself, embracing vulnerability, and not managing others' experiences


Quotable Moments

  • "Blessed are we the ones trying, the ones failing." Kate Bowler
  • "Every decision has things that are right about it and things that are wrong about it."
  • "What if it was okay even if it was our fault?"
  • "Business and entrepreneur are both spelled with a "U" on purpose. I want businesses to be the U-est you they can possibly be."


Resources Mentioned

  • Books: "Women Living Deliciously" by Florence Given
  • People: Brené Brown, Kate Bowler, Brooke Castillo


Episode Challenge

Where are you diluting yourself to make yourself more palatable? Be the "U-est You" possible, remembering that you're not for everyone in work and in play.


]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-16813165 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1232 full false 15. Beyond the Helpless Hula: 100 Days of Love and Awe 15. Beyond the Helpless Hula: 100 Days of Love and Awe Caught in the "helpless hula?" - that spinning between wanting to do something and feeling powerless, this episode is for you. Mel asks which feelings we want to keep - even when they hurt. And how she's answering the ones that threaten to freeze her. She shares how she's willing to get it wrong and offers practical steps to move forward, from creating a personal DEI department to finding delight in unexpected places (like that surprise goldfish cracker in the car).  From tigers on corners to beloved communities, discover how you can find your own way to show up fully in challenging times.

]]> Caught in the "helpless hula?" - that spinning between wanting to do something and feeling powerless, this episode is for you. Mel asks which feelings we want to keep - even when they hurt. And how she's answering the ones that threaten to freeze her. She shares how she's willing to get it wrong and offers practical steps to move forward, from creating a personal DEI department to finding delight in unexpected places (like that surprise goldfish cracker in the car).  From tigers on corners to beloved communities, discover how you can find your own way to show up fully in challenging times.

]]> Buzzsprout-16590791 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1331 full false 14. The Measure of "Better": On Giving and Receiving 14. The Measure of "Better": On Giving and Receiving If you’re like me, you grew up hearing, “It’s better to give than to receive.” What does better even mean? Maybe easier. What if receiving is not about the gift itself but about the act of being open to what life (and others) want to give us? Even if it's awkward gifts, unsolicited advice, or a blaise coffee shop "good morning."

Here’s what’s inside this episode:
🌟 Why receiving is different (and harder) than getting—and why it's so worth it.
🌟 The secret rule that made receiving life-changing during my cancer journey: No one who loves you can give the wrong thing.
🌟 How to become a wide receiver for life’s unexpected “passes,” whether it’s an awkward gift, unsolicited advice, or just a coffee shop “good morning.”

We’ll also explore:
🎁 The surprising freedom of receiving without the "shoulds."
🏉 How to adjust, stretch, and make those awe-inspiring “catches” in life—even when it’s not the pass you were hoping for.
✨ The grace of accepting what’s offered while staying true to your own preferences, tastes, and boundaries.

With tips, personal stories (like how my sweet pug Elvira taught me grace), and a sprinkle of holiday magic, this episode is here to help you embrace the both-and of receiving. Whether it’s the gift you wanted or the advice you didn’t, the awkward stretch of learning to be a wide receiver can lead to a bigger, fuller life.

My Gift To You:
Sign up for the FREE goal setting workshop here: https://bit.ly/eureka2025.


]]> If you’re like me, you grew up hearing, “It’s better to give than to receive.” What does better even mean? Maybe easier. What if receiving is not about the gift itself but about the act of being open to what life (and others) want to give us? Even if it's awkward gifts, unsolicited advice, or a blaise coffee shop "good morning."

Here’s what’s inside this episode:
🌟 Why receiving is different (and harder) than getting—and why it's so worth it.
🌟 The secret rule that made receiving life-changing during my cancer journey: No one who loves you can give the wrong thing.
🌟 How to become a wide receiver for life’s unexpected “passes,” whether it’s an awkward gift, unsolicited advice, or just a coffee shop “good morning.”

We’ll also explore:
🎁 The surprising freedom of receiving without the "shoulds."
🏉 How to adjust, stretch, and make those awe-inspiring “catches” in life—even when it’s not the pass you were hoping for.
✨ The grace of accepting what’s offered while staying true to your own preferences, tastes, and boundaries.

With tips, personal stories (like how my sweet pug Elvira taught me grace), and a sprinkle of holiday magic, this episode is here to help you embrace the both-and of receiving. Whether it’s the gift you wanted or the advice you didn’t, the awkward stretch of learning to be a wide receiver can lead to a bigger, fuller life.

My Gift To You:
Sign up for the FREE goal setting workshop here: https://bit.ly/eureka2025.


]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-16336204 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1431 full false 13. Thinking Pink: The Business of Breast Cancer 13. Thinking Pink: The Business of Breast Cancer It's Pinktober for better or worse. Drawing from her own journey as a consumer, marketer, and now survivor, Mel dives into how her views on the “pink month” have evolved—from excitement over pink products to questioning the true impact of those purchases. Join Mel as she breaks down the history of breast cancer awareness month and the delicate balance between being charitable and profitable. Are we raising meaningful funds or just buying into marketing campaigns?  

]]> It's Pinktober for better or worse. Drawing from her own journey as a consumer, marketer, and now survivor, Mel dives into how her views on the “pink month” have evolved—from excitement over pink products to questioning the true impact of those purchases. Join Mel as she breaks down the history of breast cancer awareness month and the delicate balance between being charitable and profitable. Are we raising meaningful funds or just buying into marketing campaigns?  

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-16010028 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 791 full false 12. Holding Space for Yourself: Lessons from the Auntie Life 12. Holding Space for Yourself: Lessons from the Auntie Life Inspired by the arrival of a new family member, Mel Selcho reflects on how expectations shape our relationships with others and ourselves. Drawing from her experiences as an auntie, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a cancer survivor, she discusses the liberation found in letting go of expectations. Mel challenges listeners to love their lives unconditionally, even when things don't go according to plan, and offers practical advice on how to cultivate this mindset.

]]> Inspired by the arrival of a new family member, Mel Selcho reflects on how expectations shape our relationships with others and ourselves. Drawing from her experiences as an auntie, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a cancer survivor, she discusses the liberation found in letting go of expectations. Mel challenges listeners to love their lives unconditionally, even when things don't go according to plan, and offers practical advice on how to cultivate this mindset.

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15857570 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 861 full false 11. When the Universe Winks at Us 11. When the Universe Winks at Us In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho invites listeners to reflect on the power of presence and connection, especially during uncertain times. While there are things in life we cannot control—like medical scans or tests—there’s something powerful in simply being present with each other.

Mel explores the metaphor of sitting on a bench in the garden of emotions, offering a space where we can share our feelings together. 

While we may not control life’s big moments (looking at you, PET scans!), we can share the bench and enjoy those cosmic winks that remind us of the beauty in just being present. It’s like the universe giving a little nudge and saying, “Hey, I see you!” 

]]> In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho invites listeners to reflect on the power of presence and connection, especially during uncertain times. While there are things in life we cannot control—like medical scans or tests—there’s something powerful in simply being present with each other.

Mel explores the metaphor of sitting on a bench in the garden of emotions, offering a space where we can share our feelings together. 

While we may not control life’s big moments (looking at you, PET scans!), we can share the bench and enjoy those cosmic winks that remind us of the beauty in just being present. It’s like the universe giving a little nudge and saying, “Hey, I see you!” 

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15717637 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1057 full false 10. The Power of Radical Acceptance: Welcoming the Dollars In 10. The Power of Radical Acceptance: Welcoming the Dollars In Radical acceptance isn’t just for our bodies, our habits, or our frenemies—it’s for our finances too. Loving the dollars that come our way in cash and in kind is important to embracing the impact of the work we do in the world. Listen in to learn how to stop judging ourselves and our wages and step up as the stewards of just commerce.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why loving the money you earn is not selling out to toxic capitalism
  • How our society teaches us to judge the dollars we make (and why that needs to stop)
  • How our pay is connected and not connected to the value of our work
  • The three big roadblocks to loving the dollars that flow our way
  • Radical acceptance in action: How to shift from judging money to welcoming what it does for you
]]> Radical acceptance isn’t just for our bodies, our habits, or our frenemies—it’s for our finances too. Loving the dollars that come our way in cash and in kind is important to embracing the impact of the work we do in the world. Listen in to learn how to stop judging ourselves and our wages and step up as the stewards of just commerce.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why loving the money you earn is not selling out to toxic capitalism
  • How our society teaches us to judge the dollars we make (and why that needs to stop)
  • How our pay is connected and not connected to the value of our work
  • The three big roadblocks to loving the dollars that flow our way
  • Radical acceptance in action: How to shift from judging money to welcoming what it does for you
]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15675566 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:00:00 -0400 1365 full false 9. The High Cost of Money Scarcity: Loving Every Dollar That Leaves 9. The High Cost of Money Scarcity: Loving Every Dollar That Leaves Mel Selcho gets real about her personal experiences with spending, debt, and high healthcare costs. From understanding historical messaging advising women to cut spending with eerie similarities to diet culture, she puts into context why money scarcity is an easy place to be. She shares how her journey 5 years ago to eliminate debt gave her the unexpected gift of a generous spirit that aided her journey through cancer years later. She identifies tips on how to reframe spending to make the same budget dollars go further in love.

00:00 The High Cost of Healthcare

01:21 Delight in Air Conditioning

02:08 Loving Every Dollar Spent

03:44 Facing Financial Realities

03:58 Money and Capitalism

05:33 Gender and Financial Messaging

07:15 Paying off Thousands in Debt

10:07 Healthcare Bills and Generosity

15:57 The Tip Economy

20:25 The Value of Paid Services

23:24 Challenge: Love Your Spending

23:57 Podcast Review Giveaway



]]> Mel Selcho gets real about her personal experiences with spending, debt, and high healthcare costs. From understanding historical messaging advising women to cut spending with eerie similarities to diet culture, she puts into context why money scarcity is an easy place to be. She shares how her journey 5 years ago to eliminate debt gave her the unexpected gift of a generous spirit that aided her journey through cancer years later. She identifies tips on how to reframe spending to make the same budget dollars go further in love.

00:00 The High Cost of Healthcare

01:21 Delight in Air Conditioning

02:08 Loving Every Dollar Spent

03:44 Facing Financial Realities

03:58 Money and Capitalism

05:33 Gender and Financial Messaging

07:15 Paying off Thousands in Debt

10:07 Healthcare Bills and Generosity

15:57 The Tip Economy

20:25 The Value of Paid Services

23:24 Challenge: Love Your Spending

23:57 Podcast Review Giveaway



]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15632877 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1477 full false 8. Radiating Prosperity: How a Tiger Sequined Dress and Super Dave Inspired Project Mel 8. Radiating Prosperity: How a Tiger Sequined Dress and Super Dave Inspired Project Mel In this episode, Mel Selcho delves into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing our dreams, sharing personal stories of frustration and inspiration. From a sequined tiger dress that sparked introspection to the realization that dreams come with both delight and discomfort, Mel invites listeners to embrace the full spectrum of the journey.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. The Nature of Work and Dreams: How our dreams call to us in their success form, often hiding the frustrations and hard work required to realize them. And they are the excellence our soul wants to contribute to the world.
  2. Project Mel's Journey: The origin story of Project Mel, born from a dream nagging at Mel for years and the regret felt upon her cancer diagnosis. The growth Mel experienced looking to her past for clues to success and returning to her roots of delight instead of conventional wisdom.
  3. Super Dave's Story: A powerful lesson from a mobile mechanic who saved the day and taught how frustration requires taking a new look.
]]> In this episode, Mel Selcho delves into the challenges and triumphs of pursuing our dreams, sharing personal stories of frustration and inspiration. From a sequined tiger dress that sparked introspection to the realization that dreams come with both delight and discomfort, Mel invites listeners to embrace the full spectrum of the journey.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. The Nature of Work and Dreams: How our dreams call to us in their success form, often hiding the frustrations and hard work required to realize them. And they are the excellence our soul wants to contribute to the world.
  2. Project Mel's Journey: The origin story of Project Mel, born from a dream nagging at Mel for years and the regret felt upon her cancer diagnosis. The growth Mel experienced looking to her past for clues to success and returning to her roots of delight instead of conventional wisdom.
  3. Super Dave's Story: A powerful lesson from a mobile mechanic who saved the day and taught how frustration requires taking a new look.
]]> Buzzsprout-15595649 Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1353 full false 7. Body Image Story: Reconstructing More than My Figure 7. Body Image Story: Reconstructing More than My Figure In this powerful episode, Mel Selcho takes you on a journey of transformation as she prepares for a life-changing surgery. With humor and honesty, she reflects on how cancer reshaped her relationship with her body, turning past insecurities into a celebration of strength and survival. From embracing her "perfect" stomach to rewriting the story of her lymph nodes, Mel invites you to rethink how you see your own body. Don't miss her reading of a heartfelt letter to her body, written at 40, and get ready to be inspired to see your own body like never before!

]]> In this powerful episode, Mel Selcho takes you on a journey of transformation as she prepares for a life-changing surgery. With humor and honesty, she reflects on how cancer reshaped her relationship with her body, turning past insecurities into a celebration of strength and survival. From embracing her "perfect" stomach to rewriting the story of her lymph nodes, Mel invites you to rethink how you see your own body. Don't miss her reading of a heartfelt letter to her body, written at 40, and get ready to be inspired to see your own body like never before!

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15559791 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400 975 full false 6. Living Boldly: Insights from The Middle Finger Project 6. Living Boldly: Insights from The Middle Finger Project Explore the essence of living a good life by defining its opposite. Drawing wisdom from Ash Ambirge's book, 'The Middle Finger Project,' Mel Selcho discusses the importance of doing meaningful work and making bold decisions to achieve success. Discover the power of creativity in any work, the need for persistent boldness, overcoming impostor syndrome, and the significance of having dedicated cheerleaders in our lives. Personal anecdotes and actionable lessons make this a thought-provoking and inspiring listen.

00:00 Introduction: Defining a Good Life

00:36 Celebrating the Middle Finger Project

01:27 Don’t Stop Taking Things for Granted

03:47 Deep Dive: My Favorite Book

06:16 Lesson 1: Creativity in Any Job

08:16 Lesson 2: The 100 Bold Decisions Requirement

12:00 Lesson 3: What DO You Know?

13:38 Lesson 4: How to Make the Right Decision

15:26 Lesson 5: Imposter Syndrome Never Rests

18:08 Lesson 6: You Were Built to Be Effervescent

]]> Explore the essence of living a good life by defining its opposite. Drawing wisdom from Ash Ambirge's book, 'The Middle Finger Project,' Mel Selcho discusses the importance of doing meaningful work and making bold decisions to achieve success. Discover the power of creativity in any work, the need for persistent boldness, overcoming impostor syndrome, and the significance of having dedicated cheerleaders in our lives. Personal anecdotes and actionable lessons make this a thought-provoking and inspiring listen.

00:00 Introduction: Defining a Good Life

00:36 Celebrating the Middle Finger Project

01:27 Don’t Stop Taking Things for Granted

03:47 Deep Dive: My Favorite Book

06:16 Lesson 1: Creativity in Any Job

08:16 Lesson 2: The 100 Bold Decisions Requirement

12:00 Lesson 3: What DO You Know?

13:38 Lesson 4: How to Make the Right Decision

15:26 Lesson 5: Imposter Syndrome Never Rests

18:08 Lesson 6: You Were Built to Be Effervescent

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15523172 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0400 1206 6 full false 5. Is it Falling or Flying? Lifelines to Avoid Flatlines 5. Is it Falling or Flying? Lifelines to Avoid Flatlines Was it fun before it hurt? This episode is all about life's turbulence and adventure go hand in hand. Mel Selcho challenges flatline living with insightful reflections on how a feeling like falling can also be flying. From stories of waterskiing like Wonder Woman to the inspiring wisdom she draws from her extraordinary grandmothers, Mel explains how she got over her debilitating fear of flying in an airplane. Hear captivating ideas that demonstrate how to transform fear into a catalyst for fun.
 

00:00 The Selcho Mantra

01:22 Water Skiing Vibes

03:07 The Both And of Falling

03:58 Buckling up with Grandma

05:55 The Difference Between Feeling Safe and Being Safe

08:56 Planes, Boats and Emergency Landings

13:20 Quitting the Dream Job

16:17 The Power of Am I Safe Right Now?

18:35 Get Your Exhileration On

]]> Was it fun before it hurt? This episode is all about life's turbulence and adventure go hand in hand. Mel Selcho challenges flatline living with insightful reflections on how a feeling like falling can also be flying. From stories of waterskiing like Wonder Woman to the inspiring wisdom she draws from her extraordinary grandmothers, Mel explains how she got over her debilitating fear of flying in an airplane. Hear captivating ideas that demonstrate how to transform fear into a catalyst for fun.
 

00:00 The Selcho Mantra

01:22 Water Skiing Vibes

03:07 The Both And of Falling

03:58 Buckling up with Grandma

05:55 The Difference Between Feeling Safe and Being Safe

08:56 Planes, Boats and Emergency Landings

13:20 Quitting the Dream Job

16:17 The Power of Am I Safe Right Now?

18:35 Get Your Exhileration On

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15482914 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0400 1172 5 full false 4. When Overwhelm Calls: Finding a Sweet Spot in Chaos 4. When Overwhelm Calls: Finding a Sweet Spot in Chaos Join Mel as she dives into the whirlwind of competing advice that comes with a cancer diagnosis—from "you should totally try this soap" to "chemo is the only way!" Overwhelm isn't just for the big stuff like health crises; it sneaks into our daily lives too. With a mix of humor and heart, Mel shares how she found clarity by tapping into past successes and creating a strategy that balanced a bit of woo with solid science. See how she was able to sift through the chaos and find a "sweet spot." Tune in for a refreshing take on overcoming overwhelm and making life’s toughest decisions with confidence and joy. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even discover a new way to your own sweet spot.

 

00:00 Navigating Overwhelming Advice

01:44 Finding Delight in Everyday Luxuries

03:42 Embracing Themes and Overcoming Overwhelm

07:36 Mindset Tricks and Strategies

09:38 Implementing a Balanced Approach

12:32 Living Fully During Cancer Treatment

16:55 Adapting to Change and Controlling the Controllables

 

For more on this topic, sign up for Mel’s workshop – Goldrush: Strategic Planning for an Awesome Aug-Oct. Replay will be available.

]]> Join Mel as she dives into the whirlwind of competing advice that comes with a cancer diagnosis—from "you should totally try this soap" to "chemo is the only way!" Overwhelm isn't just for the big stuff like health crises; it sneaks into our daily lives too. With a mix of humor and heart, Mel shares how she found clarity by tapping into past successes and creating a strategy that balanced a bit of woo with solid science. See how she was able to sift through the chaos and find a "sweet spot." Tune in for a refreshing take on overcoming overwhelm and making life’s toughest decisions with confidence and joy. Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even discover a new way to your own sweet spot.

 

00:00 Navigating Overwhelming Advice

01:44 Finding Delight in Everyday Luxuries

03:42 Embracing Themes and Overcoming Overwhelm

07:36 Mindset Tricks and Strategies

09:38 Implementing a Balanced Approach

12:32 Living Fully During Cancer Treatment

16:55 Adapting to Change and Controlling the Controllables

 

For more on this topic, sign up for Mel’s workshop – Goldrush: Strategic Planning for an Awesome Aug-Oct. Replay will be available.

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15440953 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1195 4 full false 3. From Fear to Fierce: Celebrating Two Years 3. From Fear to Fierce: Celebrating Two Years In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho shares an emotional recount of the day she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, reflecting on the tears, terror, and unexpected support she received. Mel delves into how she transformed July 11th into her 'rebirthday,' a day of new beginnings, and offers gratitude to the scientists and healthcare professionals who have extended her life. She explores the paradoxical nature of the worst and best days of our lives, intertwined with awe and anxiety. Through her story, Mel challenges listeners to become a 'Laurie'—someone who checks in on others spontaneously, fostering connection and support. The episode concludes with Mel showing a video from the day she received her diagnosis, providing a raw and inspiring glimpse into her journey.

00:00 The Day Everything Changed

01:35 A New Perspective on Life

02:11 The Science Behind Survival

03:02 The Diagnosis

04:11 Facing the Reality

05:30 The Biopsy Experience

08:04 The Waiting Game

09:38 Reflections and Gratitude

11:57 A Message of Hope

12:56 Raw Emotions: The Video Diary

 

]]> In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho shares an emotional recount of the day she was diagnosed with aggressive cancer, reflecting on the tears, terror, and unexpected support she received. Mel delves into how she transformed July 11th into her 'rebirthday,' a day of new beginnings, and offers gratitude to the scientists and healthcare professionals who have extended her life. She explores the paradoxical nature of the worst and best days of our lives, intertwined with awe and anxiety. Through her story, Mel challenges listeners to become a 'Laurie'—someone who checks in on others spontaneously, fostering connection and support. The episode concludes with Mel showing a video from the day she received her diagnosis, providing a raw and inspiring glimpse into her journey.

00:00 The Day Everything Changed

01:35 A New Perspective on Life

02:11 The Science Behind Survival

03:02 The Diagnosis

04:11 Facing the Reality

05:30 The Biopsy Experience

08:04 The Waiting Game

09:38 Reflections and Gratitude

11:57 A Message of Hope

12:56 Raw Emotions: The Video Diary

 

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15395924 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 975 3 full false The Fun Scale: A New Way to Gauge Happiness and Hardship The Fun Scale: A New Way to Gauge Happiness and Hardship In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho reflects on profound personal experiences, including her double mastectomy and the loss of her beloved pug, while introducing her unique 'fun scale' for evaluating life's moments. She shares how acknowledging fun as a core value has transformed her decisions both personally and professionally. Listeners are encouraged to discover and honor their own scales for measuring life's worth. Tune in for insights on blending purpose and pleasure, planning fulfilling days, and propelling personal growth through fun.

00:00 A Heartfelt Farewell and New Beginnings

00:23 Introducing the Fun Scale

01:38 E.B. White's Inspiring Quote

03:50 The Origin of the Fun Scale

08:55 Defining Fun and Its Importance

13:21 Personal and Professional Examples of Fun

19:30 Creating Your Own Scale

20:25 Final Thoughts and Takeaway

]]> In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho reflects on profound personal experiences, including her double mastectomy and the loss of her beloved pug, while introducing her unique 'fun scale' for evaluating life's moments. She shares how acknowledging fun as a core value has transformed her decisions both personally and professionally. Listeners are encouraged to discover and honor their own scales for measuring life's worth. Tune in for insights on blending purpose and pleasure, planning fulfilling days, and propelling personal growth through fun.

00:00 A Heartfelt Farewell and New Beginnings

00:23 Introducing the Fun Scale

01:38 E.B. White's Inspiring Quote

03:50 The Origin of the Fun Scale

08:55 Defining Fun and Its Importance

13:21 Personal and Professional Examples of Fun

19:30 Creating Your Own Scale

20:25 Final Thoughts and Takeaway

]]> Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15394871 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1254 2 full false Intro - when dreams and markets crash Intro - when dreams and markets crash Mel Selcho Buzzsprout-15214036 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 634 1 full false