Her Life. On Purpose.: Recent Episodes
Merissa Durbin
This is a podcast where we chat all things mindset, mom life and health and wellness! This is a come with me let's figure out life together type of podcast. We will have experts on to chat all the things as well as solo episodes. Episodes will be dropped on a weekly basis. Life shouldn't be lonely. Let's link arms and do the damn thing together!
Hi babe! In today's episode we are chatting about being stuck in a RUT and what to do if you're in one. Maybe you don't know that you're in one (I got you too!) This is a real heart to heart chat because this is something I've been dealing with and I give you tips and tricks on how I got out of it!
You'd be surprised at the advice that I give- but it is tried and true!
Please tag me on your stories when you share the podcast so I can personally thank you and let you know just how much your support means to me!
Until next time friend, we'll talk soon!
XO, Merissa
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Hey babe! In today's episode we chat about ONE phrase that has completely shifted my mindset and ultimately changed my life. I give some examples of how I have applied it and then I give some examples on how YOU could apply it!
We hear of all of the things we SHOULD be doing to start living our dream life. But this hack will get you GOING and MAINTAINING to start becoming the person you are craving to be!
As always, please tag me on IG (@her.dream.co) and give a shoutout as to why you loved the show! I'd love to personally thank you and connect with you!
Remember you are worthy. You are already enough. You are able. You are so damn loved.
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Happy Wednesday babes! Today is an EPIC episode where we are chatting with founder of LJW, Lexi Johnson!
She is going to share how she went from working a corporate job, to becoming an extremely successful entrepreneur in the wellness field, her WHY that keeps her going & all of the in between.
Lexi gives us SO many nuggets on how to live your best life, forget the critics & to be the positive domino in your life.
This episode will light a fire under your boootayy to get out of your comfort zone, go after the thing that lights you up and have fun in the process.
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Happy Wednesday Friends!
On today's episode we chat all about TIME and how good things truly take time. We are in a hustle culture where we expect everything yesterday and I'm here to tell you that to build a successful business; you need to lay the foundation block by block.
I hope this is a episode for you that you can use in the future when you feel frustrated by your progress. Save it and come back to it, again and again.
Until next time friends,
We'll talk soon!
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I was on a business trip this past weekend and I learned 3 things that I know you need if you want to level up in your life!
I was in a room with multi-millionaires and they all had 3 common things to help them achieve success.
Today I am going to chat about those 3 things and light a fire under your bootay to go out and do the damn thing!
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Hey Babe!!
This past weekend I attended a Christian women's conference and let me tell you- it was SO good and life changing! There is nothing like actually being in the room with women who want to inspire you to become the best version of yourself and challenge you at the same time!
I also learned a massive lesson. Community can either make or break you. Yes, I said it. I realized that us women feel we need to take on the world by ourselves and not ask for help, not vent to a girlfriend and yet keep piling on to our already full plates.
In this episode I give insight on why we should be connecting with other women, how we can do that and I also drop some NEW exciting Her Dream Co news!
Remember friend, you are worthy...you are loved...and you are more than enough.
Have a great Wednesday!
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Happy Wednesday Babes! Today's episode is SPICY! Today we are chatting with Sara who was working the corporate grind, getting burnt out during Covid & had a gut feeling there was more for her.
Fast forward 5 years later she now owns a brick and mortar & is extremely successful in the e-commerce space.
Today Sara is going to talk to you about how to keep pushing forward and how to keep believing in yourself even when the world seems to be telling you otherwise.
Buckle up friends, today is going to get wild!
Do you want to follow along on her journey? You can find her on IG here
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You guys! Happy freakin Wednesday! This episode is complete FIRE and a great reminder that you are actually further in your journey than you give yourself credit for!
I can't take credit for the gap or the gain concept- I heard it on a team call last week and I had to steal it because it completely changed my view of my journey; and I know it will for you too!
Also, if you want more information on how to gain access to this amazing wisdom and you feel you need more in life..whether its a career change, more financial stability or just to find that group of girls who fills your cup; reach out & I will tell you how you can get that!
As always, please tag me on IG to share with your girlfriends and let me know what you loved about this episode!
XO, Merissa
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Hey friends! Happy Wednesday! On today's episode we chat all about how to keep going, even when the circumstances seem impossible.
Some of us are in really tough situations- I get this! I want to break down 4 things you can start to do TODAY to move the needle forward and propel you forward to get out of those tough circumstances!
This episode is meant to light a fire under your bootay to keep freaking going and not to 'settle'. You are meant for more and your future self is waiting for you!
Now let's get to it!
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Happy Wednesday babes! Today's episode is fiery and it will give you a push that you didn't know you needed. Do you find yourself quitting more than finishing? Ouch. I know girlfriend, I've been there too! And that's why I wanted to chat about this today because I feel so many of us quit before we even start getting momentum on our goals!
Today I am talking to you from my car and speaking from my heart. I will give you tips and tricks on how to keep going, even after the going gets tough!
If you found this episode helpful, please share it on IG and tag me! I want to know what you loved about the episode and sharing it grows the podcast organically which gets my message out to others who need to hear it. I appreciate you and I hope you have a great rest of your week!
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Hey Friends! Happy Wednesday!! Either you are like yyeeahhh we are halfway through! Or you may be like uugghh it's only Wednesday! If it's the latter, then this episode is for YOU!
Today we are chatting all about negative thinking and how it may be keeping us from living our best life. I also give you three tactical action steps you can take TODAY to stop those negative thoughts immediately and start to live the life you desire!
We've got one shot here, so let's make it count!
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Happy Wednesday babe! I'm SO glad you are here! Today is a juicy episode and my goal is that it lights a fire under you bootay that the HARD season doesn't have to be something that we have so much resistance against! We can actually embrace and learn something from it!
I take a little different approach to embracing the hard and I give 5 lessons that I have learned (you probably have too!) during the hard seasons! This episode is like a pep talk you didn't know you needed!
As always, tag the pod on IG & tell me what you loved about the episode! I'd love to say Hi & chat with you!
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Hey girl! Happy Wednesday! On today's episode we chat all things about Her Dream Co! I take you on the journey of my PPD with my first two pregnancies and how Her Dream Co came to life after my third baby was born.
It's all about following what lights you up and doing the thing, even if it scares you. He is guiding you, and there are too many people looking up to you to show up and do the thing for you to just sit back and settle with the cards you've been dealt.
Share the show on your stories and I'd love to give you a shoutout and see what you loved most about the show!
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Hi girlfriend! I am SO happy you are here! Today we chatting about 6 signs and feelings that you may have while you're on your journey to doing the thing that's on your heart.
Recently I spoke at a women's conference and I had 3 intense feelings leading up to the event and then 3 feelings after the event was over.
Some of these came as a surprise to me, so when I chatted to a mentor about it who has already done the thing; I was shocked to find out that all of these feelings were NORMAL!
So I knew I needed to share these with you guys for those of you who are on that journey to do the thing that's on your heart. You may be surprised at some of these, like I was!
As always, if you enjoyed this episode please share on IG and tag me! I'd love to personally thank you and give you a shout-out!
Until next time friends- have a great week!
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On today's episode we have SUCH an epic guest and I cannot wait to get your takeaways!
Jami Nelson is an entrepreneurial powerhouse who is on fire to help her community get healthy, together! Today we chat about her journey & what it took to work in the corporate world to eventually starting her own business all while being a mother and wife. We chat about the benefits of juicing, how it started and where to find them. We also dive into her women's coaching & give some tactical tips on how to start living your best life TODAY.
Jami owns the Just Juice Co here in the BLA. You can find her fresh juices at the Brainerd CO-OP and also at Schaefer's Market in Nisswa.
Jami also launched an online juicing course called Joyful Juicing Academy. This course is perfect for anyone who is looking to start juicing at home but has no idea where to start, or maybe you have started but you still need some guidance on which produce to use or the best equipment to start with.
You can find more details here
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You can also head to her website Just Juice MN to find all of her events & see what she is up to!
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Happy Wednesday! On today's episode we chat about just starting that thing that's on your heart, even if you have self doubt, imposter syndrome or simply don't even know where to start.
By the end of this episode you are going to be so inspired to just start! I will give you real life examples for myself and also examples of what might be stopping you from pursuing it. Most importantly, I will give you the tactical actional items needed to get over that first scary step and get you in the right direction to becoming your best self.
Buckle up friends, today's episode is FIRE.
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Welcome back to another episode of Her Dream Co Podcast! Today we are going to chat about how just because we have 'failed' at something in the past, doesn't mean that we can't succeed at it in the future!
I will give you tactical actions to do that thing that's on your heart, even if it hasn't worked in the past.
The goal of this episode is to light a fire under your boootay to put that self-doubt away and start doing the thing that's on your heart!
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I'm not sure if you've ever had kids before or if you went through something that was so painful but you knew that you were so close to the end of the pain that you had no choice but to keep going? Well that is our topic for today!
This is a completely random episode that I wasn't even sure I wanted to record but I am so glad I did because this is something I am going through real time.
Today we will chat what it's like to be going through the ring of fire and also give you a little fire under your bootay to keep going, even when you want to quit and you have every reason to!
If you resonated with this episode please share it on IG and tag me so I can give you a shoutout!
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Today is a special episode with our guest Amy Poepping. Amy is a passionate entrepreneur who lives out loud for Jesus. Wife to Casey and mama to 3 sweet littles. They live the small-town life on a beef farm. Amy is a speaker, business owner, and soon to be author. Her heart is to make an impact, not for this world but for His kingdom. We chat all things entrepreneurship; how to get from point A to point B even with fear, uncertainty and rejection along the way. Amy also chats how she has transitioned from the corporate world into the world of entrepreneurship. She chats about her Faith and how that has been a pivotal pillar in her life.
If you are looking for an episode to leave some fire under your bootay to do the thing that is on your heart, then this episode is for YOU! Share this episode and tag us on social! This helps the message get out and it helps our podcast grow.
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Welcome! We appreciate you listening in to our very first episode of the Her Dream Co Podcast! On today's episode Merissa is going to chat all things consistency with you and reasons why you may have stopped being consistent and what has stopped you from reaching your goals. She will give you 3 tactical strategies that you can implement TODAY to start get back on the wagon & STAY consistent!
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In this episode, we talk about stopping that negative narrative we tell ourselves to not go for something and just call our own shot to go for the freaking thing! It is a short and sweet episode that is sure to give you a tap on the booty to put yourself out there and start doing the thing that's on your heart, even if you are scared shitless! Hey, we all started from square one. We are all qualified to do the thing that's on our heart. This is just a reminder that you are not excluded from that and you too, are called to do something great with your life!
Girl, I get it. You have high expectations for yourself because you don't want to let the people around you down or let them know about your weakness. In this episode we really break down the stigma of "having it all together" and why we need to let that go!
Girl I get it! I have been battling anxious feelings and General Anxiety Disorder for 13 YEARS! I also remember there were multiple seasons in my life where it felt like the anxiety was also running and ruining my life.
It simply doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, I will teach you 3 tips to help lessen the anxiety symptoms and give you some temporary relief. These 3 tips are something you can start doing, right now! They are simple, effective, and quick.
If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin and let me know that you vibed with this episode! I'd love to chat with you and get to know you on your side of the world and what you loved about the episode! Also, please go on the Apple App and leave a 5 star review as to why you loved this episode. It takes 30 seconds and it helps get my message out organically!
I appreciate all of your love and support! Xoxox
We have all been there. Life gives us ups and down, and it's so easy to spiral in the tough seasons. We can find every reason as to why it just plain sucks, and we want to find ways on how to get out of as soon as possible. But what if, this season you're in is to actually teach you something that you will need in the future?! Woah. Let that sink in.
In today's episode, we talk about 3 strategies I use when in a tough season and how to make them more bearable and hopefully help you get through them easier too!
In today's episode I talk about a lesson that I learned about myself and life in general about a situation that I encountered. We all are social beings, and we want that acceptance and inclusion in our lives with our people...but what if we find ourselves in an instance where that doesn't happen? We talk about how I navigated this situation and what I was able to take away from it.
If you love this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin on IG or leave a 5 star rating and review! I would love to hear from you and chat with you!
Thanks so much for listening in- I appreciate you!
If you are like how I was around the holidays, then you probably get stressed, anxious and a complete hot mess around the holiday season! First off, I've been there. You are NOT alone! Secondly- we are going to talk about 5 tangible tips and tricks to help you through this year without all of those feelings! I am able to speak from experience and these 5 tips have helped me TREMENDOUSLY throughout the years and I'm so excited to share them with you! Feel free to tag me on IG @merissadurbin5 to let me know what you thought of this episode! I'd love to get your feedback and chat with you!
In this episode we talk about 4 strategies that I have used this past year to help me with the season transition from Fall to Winter. This is a short and sweet episode packed with information to help you get out of your funk, and to continue living your best life!
Today we discuss all things GAD (General Anxiety Disorder); symptoms, statistics, management & encouragement! Anxiety is something I've been dealing with for 13 YEARS! I have been at the lowest of lows to now finally being able to live a full, bountiful life while still having GAD. I have come across some techniques that have helped me through my rough patches and I share 4 tools that you can now add to your toolkit as well!
Today is a spicy episode with some tough love in it! We are talking about 2 excuses that I've not only heard people say about a goal they have, but I've also said it to myself when my goals seem unreachable or unrealistic at that time. We are talking about "I don't have time" and "I don't know how". I'm sure if you're human you have definitely said those things to yourself when you are starting something new or want to pursue a new goal. We will be talking about switching your mindset and I also give examples on how to overcome those excuses! As always, if you loved this episode, please give the podcast 5 stars on the Apple Podcast App and leave a review as to WHY you vibed with it!
I can also be found on IG @merissadurbin5- find me and let me know what you loved about the episode!
It's so easy to look at someone and say "Gosh, they have it all together! WHY can't I be there YET?!" and we forget to look at what it took to get there! In this episode we are going to talk about how doing the unsexy, mundane tasks can help you either reach your goals or draw you away from your goals. This is something that I have struggled with and sometimes still do so I will go over my tried-and-true tricks that will hopefully help you too!
Listen girl...I've been there. Having a tug on my heartstrings to do the damn thing and then the voice of fear and doubt creep in. What if I'm not worthy of this? What if I fail? What if I can't do it? In this episode we talk about how to overcome those and my journey as a Beachbody coach!
Also, if you need help in your health and wellness journey, please reach out to me on IG @merissadurbin5 & I'll be in touch with you! I'd love to get to know you, help you with your goals and show you what exactly you are capable of! I will give you a customized meal plan and workouts, you will get a 1:1 Zoom call with me where we go over your goals, fears & limiting beliefs.
Lastly, please head over to Apple Podcast and leave a 5-star review as to why you love this podcast and what your favorite episode was! I'd love to hear what you're vibing with!
In today's episode we talk about all ish regarding fears and goals! What is ACTUALLY holding you back? How can we conquer that fear and go for that goal anyways?! I chat about fears that I've had in the past and how I have conquered them and fears that other people have had and what they did to conquer them! Yes, everyone has a fear. But no, not everyone listens to that fear and let's it run their life. What are you going to decide? Listen in!
You know that gap between where you are now and where you want to go? The gap that stop so many of us from even starting the thing that is on our heart to do?! Or maybe we started but then we stop because we feel we aren't getting anywhere? Then listen in! On today's episode I will light a fire under your booty to keep going, even if it feels like you aren't anywhere near your goal. I give you real life examples of how I have done this in my life! You aren't alone and remember...those dreams are on your heart for a reason. If you loved this episode please go to Apple Podcast and leave a 5 Star Review with a reason why you loved it! You can also find me on IG @merissadurbin5. Tag me on your stories and help me get the message out! I'd also love to connect with you so send me a DM and I will personally reply to each one! Until next time- we will talk soon girlfriend!
On today's episode, I talk about two lessons that I learned from a couple days ago when I was having a HORRIBLE day. Are you turning a bad moment into an ENTIRE day?? Are you surrounding yourself with a group of people who can help you out of that funk? And likewise, are you being the supportive human that you need to be for the people around you? Listen in!
Brandon and I are on vacation in Myrtle Beach this week for our anniversary. I talk about a lesson I learned today regarding fear thoughts and working out in a gym on our resort. It hit me like a ton of bricks because I know other people feel this way or have felt this way in the past. In this episode, I give you tips on what I did today in real time to overcome that fear and my result from my actions!
Ahh...pivots in life. Are you struggling on when to pivot? Or how often you find yourself pivoting? Or maybe you have family and friends who don't understand why you are pivoting so much in life. This episode is for you if you are going through any of these! I chat about my take on pivots and why I love them!
If you listen to this podcast, then I'm sure you have a dream that is on your heart that you want to go for but...you just don't. This could be for a variety of reasons. This episode is going to give you some tough love and light a fire under your booty to just go for that dream, because after all, you have a purpose on this Earth and it's your job to figure out what that is and to go for it! Listen in to hear my 3 tips on how to just go do the damn thing.
Okay I get it. Yes, we all compare and yes, it's much easier to compare rather than to work on our own "ish" to get where we want to go. But GIRL! You are stealing so much JOY from your life and you're missing out on the process of becoming the person you want to be! Today we will talk about how to stop comparing yourself and tips on what to do instead! Follow me on Instagram @merissadurbin5 so we can connect! I would love to get to know you more and see what's going on, on your side of the world!
In this episode we talk about how to come up with a goal or vision & how to know if it is aligned for you. We also talk about taking that first step and how crucial it is to just take the step & fall forward to learn from your mistakes! We talk about building up our confidence muscle & how doors can be opened for you if you just go for it! What are you waiting for?! Let's do it!
In this episode, we talk about how we don't know how many days we have left and why it is so important to do the things that are on your heart! We talk about not living life with regret and the reasons as to why we should just go for the dreams that are on our heart. This is a heartfelt and quick episode to fire a light under your booty but to also root for you & inspire you to go take action!
We all have that one thing that we decided to go for and we get so darn excited in the beginning just to find ourselves second-guessing it when we don't see the results we expected after a few short weeks. This episode is going to talk about why you should NOT give up just yet and hopefully light a fire under your booty to keep going!
Have you ever had a dream, thought or idea about something you want to do with your life and an opinion of someone else shot it down, so you gave up on it? Do you have something inside of your heart that you just know would make you start living your best life, but you are afraid of what other people are going to think? This episode is going to light a fire under your booty to go do the damn thing and also give you tips and tricks on how to navigate those situations!
Also, if you are looking for a health/wellness coach please find me on IG @merissadurbin5 and message me! I'd love to help you out and chat with you about your goals!
Girl, I get it. You have days where you just feel, UGH! But did you know...YOU are still inspiring SOMEONE?! Whether that be family, friends, co-workers or a stranger...YES SERIOUSLY! Each day you show up, you are showing somebody else what is possible and GIRL that is POWERFUL! This episode is going to give you examples of how this is true and what you can do to start believing in yourself starting NOW!
Do you ever feel like you aren't worthy of your dreams? Or maybe you aren't the right person to start that thing that is on your heart? This episode is going to start a fire under your booty to push those thoughts aside and to start believing that you are worthy of ANYTHING.
Do you have those negative thoughts that leave you not going for your dreams? Maybe you are stuck in your comfort zone because you are constantly listening to those thoughts? This episode will give you tactical advice that has helped me to manage those thoughts, and when they are serving us or not.
Welcome! I'm so excited you are here! This episode is short and sweet introducing myself and what this podcast is all about. Find me @merissadurbin5 to let me know what you thought!