Riding the Waves: Recent Episodes
Melina Harrington
Your host Melina wants to go all-in on being real and raw to help you ride these waves of life. Figuring out life in your 20's is hard, and obtaining overall wellbeing is even harder. Here you can find real talk, my experiences and stories, my perspectives, open conversation, deep topics, positive inspiration, and just about everything under the sun, with a focus on achieving your healthiest and happiest life. My goal is to provide a space for you to relate your thoughts to while keeping it real and honest. With a holistic approach to healthy living, I want to take some weight off of your shoulders by letting you know you're not the only one trying to figure out how to ride these waves of life. Find me on Instagram at alien_behavior and DM me to chat!
Hi! Another Monday upload. A part of my day I get excited for. I love this work <3 Todays episode is on moving more fluidly within routine and not letting routine, times, the outside world, etc overrule our internal guiding system that we have. From sleep to working out, you and your body know best. Tune in to today's episode for your biweekly chill & chat on the topics of routine and flow.
xo
melly
For lack of a better way to title it, we ended up with this. In today's episode, we talk about how an overwhelming amount of noise exists around food and eating and yet so little actually has to do with what matters. Though we could dive so much deeper into subtopics from this episode, we talk about how we don't have to worry so much about eating when we just are eating to serve ourselves best in each moment.
I'm sure there could have been more clarity and direction in this episode to get the message across, but you know how it is. It leaves room for the better later on <3 Growing together.
I hope something in this episode resonates positively with you.
xo
melly
Some days, the energy is just off, the vibes are hard to read, and the only thing you're clear on is that you're feeling unclear. In todays episode, we talk all of it about being in the slow-moving days where it feels like much isn't happening, and being in those days you just can't read. Tune in & lets chat riding this wave of energy.
In a totally non-expansive way, I thought I would share 12 lessons/themes that I've been learning/going through/ and expanding on in the 12 months I've been in Washington. A few weeks ago, in early February, I celebrated 1 year in Washington. What started with lots of tears, heart break and gloom has expanded into so much more. Here is a short (and again- non expansive for the time being) episode with 12 themes of 12 months!
xo,
melina
In today's episode, we talk about going after what we want, aligning so our dreams can unfold, and the power of manifesting. I share my personal experiences with the small steps have lead me to changing my life and how life continues to unfold and evolve into what we hope it will ,with of course the unexpected twists and turns, through aligning our actions with our goals. I hope you'll tune into today's epsidoe and share your thoughts with me in my insta dms. As always, take what resonates and leave what doesnt. xoxo melly <3
In today's episode, we talk about expanding the journey with the body and we dive into my personal journey with it. We explore the state of disconnect I was living in and the journey I've been on that's help me connect . We discuss my journey with a yoga practice (which sounds boring I know) as a modality to tune into my body and how much that can teach us. We also talk about a bit about how our physical bodies change, embracing that change, and let it all connect us deeper.. Hope you'll enjoy this episode! Xo melina
Dropping back in.. finally. After holding myself back from posting because my podcasts "weren't professional enough" yet, I'm back at it. Because for me, the most growth happens when I show up. It all unfolds the way it's meant to.
Anyway, in today's episode, we talk about cold plunging and my latest journey with it. You've seen me on insta sharing my record times, and inserting myself into a cold tub of water at any hour of the day.. so let's talk about it.
To chat more about it.. connect with me on IG at wellnesswithmelina
xoxo
melly
In today's episode, your host, Melina, sits down and talks with you about her mental health journey and where it's taken her. As someone who once didn't think the struggle could end, she opens up about how struggling with her mental health for so long has impacted her life and put what that part of the healing journey looks like now. Tune in for today's most open, casual, and longest chat we've had here. And be sure to let Melina know your thoughts by sending an IG dm (wellnesswithmelina). If you listened through this episode, don't forget to share your thoughts on creating a separate page for this podcast. Love you!
In today's episode, I continue the conversation from the previous episode about having spent much of my life out of tune with myself and what that's looked like moving forward as I meet myself over and over again. Running away from ourselves is an act of self-abandonment, and unlearning that and rewiring it is a process that takes consistent dedication. We'll dive more into this in future episodes, but for now, we have this episode. If you enjoy this, resonate with it, or just enjoyed the listened, be sure to let me know over on IG at wellnesswithmelina. Thank you so much for being here on this journey with me. (ps i did not add the intro and outro to this bc, surprise... i wanna change it again) kk love ya
After not knowing what I was gonna podcast about, I realized we needed to have a chat. In tonight's episode, I brought in the conversation and realizations I've been having with myself that are big players in the direction I'm going and that I hope we're going collectively. We're all here growing together, and that's a cool thing.
My love really went into this one. Recorded at almost midnight the night before posting, and uploading this at nearly 4am, I finally got to sit down and catch up with you about my new job and open conversation around work, what matters most to us, and making our work meaningful in all aspects. Tune in to today's episode for a relaxed, hang out podcast while we chat all things work.
Hello you beautiful humans. After a little break to reflect and recollect, I am back at it with my podcasting on the regular. In today's episode, I talk about shedding layers, letting go, and coming into new skin and all that comes with growth. Sometimes, growth is hard. And that's okay! A casual chat on where i've been. I'm so happy to be back!
Today's episode is the push we all need sometimes to keep going. When motivation steps out, discipline and healthy habits step in. We don't all always feel like doing the things we know we should do, but building habits we can rely on, trusting ourselves, and showing up for ourselves even when it's tough are ways we can care for ourselves. Sometimes, that care might look like demanding we rest! (should have put that one in the episode). anyway, hope this reaches you well <3 xoxo
Ah!!!! This one felt so good. I missed the open chats. Todays, I casually chatted about riding the waves in my life, ebbing and flowing, and keeping my head above water. Missed you guys <3
Today's episode is super casual. A chat about how some days, you wish you could hit the fast forward button. Let's chat about why some days drag and how a little intention behind what we do can go a long way. Plus, catch up with a few of my updates!
In today's episode, I talk about important it is to continue to be yourself, even with overwhelming influence from every corner coming right at you. We're living through times where having your own thoughts, ideas, and perceptions of the world can actually get you "canceled". Tune in for a casual chat to serve as a reminder to you and I that while we can come to a common grounds understanding of morals together, we will ultimately always be different people. And that is something to embrace <3.
In todays episode, I talk about the importance of self care through the lense of being present in your life. Nothing is permanent and we are always ebbing and flowing. The only constant in our lives is us. Along with of course, my personal perspectives and realizations. Tune in to dig deeper into all of it.
After getting some DM's about how I manage anxiety & depression, I thought I'd chat about how out of control my anxiety used to be, versus the small everyday ways it presents itself now. Health and fitness literally saved my life more than I can count. Now, I'm just learning to exist as myself, whatever that looks like at each phase of my life. If you're curious about my personal struggles with anxiety and depression, this one is for you.
Let's chat about how we are not only multidimensional but also ever-evolving, ever-changing beings. All of the parts of ourselves are allowed to coexist while we go through the phases that the journey of life brings us.
After sharing my "sex fort" on Instagram, I received some messages from people just like me who get anxious during sex, don't know how to enjoy it, or wanted to know why I make a fort. So in today's episode, I dive back into the sex talk topic with my updated thoughts and perceptions as my sex life continues to expand. As someone who once thought I hated sex, I've come a long way! Sharing my thoughts here with you for anyone who couldn't understand why sex wasn't enjoyable for them. Hope this episode helps you <3
Tune in for my realization that I'm learning to navigate relationships for the first time as someone who never held deep, meaningful, or positive relationships in my past. Hoping my thoughts are able to help you in some way! :)
Sometimes, the option that's "healthiest" on paper, isn't helpful for you in that moment in time. Health is SO individual. I kind of forget how to be a podcaster.. where did all of my endless thoughts go? Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode. Send me inspo on Instagram @ wellnesswithmelina!
Coming back to the podcast with my thoughts on getting too caught up in being "productive", "doing" and "achieving" and how it can sometimes do more harm than good. With the winter heading our way, I encourage you to use this time as a chance to go inward.
The planet is actually fine???? In this episode, I wanted to share a little bit of perspective shift I had around "saving the planet" and some of my thoughts on veganism in a different light. Though I deeply believe in veganism for the animals and stand strong in my own desire to exclude animals from my plate, I'm not closed-minded to seeing other sides WHEN/WHERE is LOGICAL. (and trust me, I think the world would be kinder if 80% of us were vegan for the animals). Hope you like this :)
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of building a lifestyle that works for you and my experience living with ADHD. I also discuss my thoughts on the idea of calling ADHD by a name or label at all. Tune in to find out how I manage to reach my weekly goals and stay my happiest self while living in a brain that sometimes over functions and short circuits! Hope this helps you in some way <3
There's no need to be ashamed of your sex or pleasure journey. In fact, your sexual well-being is a part of your health journey. In today's unfiltered, unedited, episode, we get back into the sex talk with my best friend, Ally, as my guest. As two very different people, personalities, and sex lives, the conversation got juicy. No matter where you are in your sex journey, whether just beginning to explore or experienced, there is something in this episode that you might enjoy.
In today's episode, I entertain you with how I go from a morning journaling, holistic health princess, to Hannah Montana mode late nights at work. Balancing the two has never been easy for me. Hear about how I shamed myself and dealt with feeling inadequate due to my job, to simply not giving a f**k how I make money to survive. And as always, a rant at the end for your entertainment. love you!
In today's episode, I give you a little life update and my current thoughts on my own social media platform. This episode is a friendly 20-minute chat about discovering my humanness and vibing through life right now. Tune in for a real-life representation of what goes on in my head some days, or put me on and tune out for some great background noise. Whatever you choose to do, just make sure you drink some water and eat some fruit today. Love you <3
In today's episode, we talk about some of the main reasons that ditching animal products just makes sense. We also discuss a bit of my personal journey, as well as tips to help you stay on this lifestyle for the long haul and making satisfying meals. Find me on Instagram at Wellnesswithmelina for wholistic wellness and lifestyle tips.
In this episode, we talk about why the planet needs you to care and a possible solution to preventing further environmental devistation.
Fruit has too much sugar and way too many carbs, right?? Wrong!! In today's episode, I talk about why fruit is so healthy for us and why we should all be eating more of it. From fiber to antioxidants, fruit should be essential in our diets! Tune into today's episode for a good talk about fruit, and a little life update at the end.
In this episode, I talk about some of the veganism facts and information that is pretty hard to turn away from. From animal cruelty to a healthier diet and a more sustainable way of living, I talk about all of the major points here. This was a hard episode to make so please be kind and I will offer the same to you. I hope you find something in this episode informative.
In this episode, I talk about how big of an impact going vegan has made on my life. No one ever wants to hear from the preachy vegan, but this is my story on how veganism connected me back to myself and the world around me.
In today's episode, I want to open the door to the conversation around sex. While this episode isn't a "tips and tricks" kind of episode, it's more about my experience and thoughts around sex. For the longest time, I thought I wasn't a sexual person and didn't enjoy sex so I stayed away from it. Now at 23, I am beginning to explore and experience sex. Tune in to this episode to find out the things I'm learning.
In today's episode, I talk about my thoughts and feelings (as usual) on trying to build my dream career, self-doubt, never feeling good enough, and all the normal things that we all deal with. Wanting an online platform is so cool, but comes with a lot of internal conflicts too. Today is a casual listen perfect for cleaning or taking a walk.
Toxic relationship? You might be self-sabotaging. Setting goals you can't reach? You might be self-sabotaging. In this episode, you'll learn about how we sometimes get in the way of our own success and happiness and why we do it. This episode gets deep and hits home for me, so go for a walk, sit down and relax, and turn me up. You're going to want to hear this one.
In todays episode, I let my thoughts flow freely on all topics from the drug epidemic to our broken health care. I discuss how we're living in a system that doesn't really have the interest of the greater good.
New years resolution to get healthier? I got you. Avoiding diet culture? I got you too! Don't get pulled into another year of diet culture bull sh*t. In this episode, I share my thoughts on new years resolutions, diet culture, and getting healthier in the new year. I share ways to make small tasks turn into new healthy habits. If you're looking to get healthier and improve your overall wellbeing this year, this one is for you.
In today's episode, I talk about how this week was difficult for me and how I got myself out of it. I talk about the importance of trusting ourselves, and going where we feel pulled. Progress is never linear, but we have to trust that we are still going to move forward.
In this episode, I re-touch on what I believe healthy living is. We discuss food, mental health, and the steps that are involved to obtaining your happiest and healthiest life. Because it's hard to have one without the other. Tune in if you love healthy living as much as me.
In this episode, I talk about my own self-discovery with daddy issues and how it ended up impacting my life. I dig deep about how much our childhood can shape us and what it takes to move forward from it. If you struggle with toxic family members, this one is for you.
What's up my dudes? Welcome to another episode. Today, were talking about a little bit of everything. From that depression that you just can't shake to not feeling guilty about the holidays, to going against our own nature. This life is beautiful and you deserve the best.
In this episode, I interview someone who inspires me to be better. From a lost southern girl to a total bodybuilding bad ass, Rachel talks about how she's made such a shift in her life and how it has impacted her and her family. Rachel is a fun, uplifting spirit who radiates energy to everyone around her. I hope you enjoy this casual interview with someone who is grabbing life by the b*lls.
In this episode, I let you into my past. From troublemaking and getting involved with the wrong people to getting back into alignment with myself. It is important that we recognize that we are not our past selves and that we do not need to carry that with us anymore. Tune in to today's episode if you need some insight and real talk about detaching from your past.
Sometimes things don't always go to plan. And if you're anxious or a type-A person, then you know that this can really throw you off. However, sometimes when things don't go to plan, new things unfold a few months later that make us realize why things didn't work out to begin with. This episode is light and simple with a bit of personal stories.
Do you ever feel like you're so focused on the end goal that you're missing out on what you're really doing? Or maybe you get to the end goal and it doesn't feel like something to celebrate? While there's a time and place for focusing just on the end goal, we should also focus on doing things that have a journey we will enjoy. The things we do should genuinely feel good, not just give us a reward at the end of a grueling or mind-numbing process.
Do you ever feel like you're racing against the clock even when you don't need to be? Do you feel like you HAVE to get things done at a specific time, in a certain order? If you feel like you're always racing against that clock and the thoughts in your head, this one is for you.
Bad days happen. And more often than people talk about. It's actually normal to experience days that simply just don't feel as good as other days, and that's okay. While having bad days is totally fine, it's also important to find even the smallest bit of joy in those days. Even if it means detaching from your day and taking some time to yourself. In this episode, I talk about normalizing the bad days and how picking yourself back up can look so different. I hope this episode brings you a bit of comfort and sparks a way for you to find joy in your day.
Self-doubt is normal to some degree. But some of us experience it at higher levels than others. Regardless of how often you experience self-doubt, it can still feel crushing and make you want to quit everything when you're feeling doubtful about your work. Whether you don't think you're a good enough artist, you're starting a podcast or a new job, or you're stepping into buying a house, this episode is for you. I'm here to let you know that these thoughts and feelings are normal, but they are not the truth. Tune in to today's episode if you need a reminder that you can totally do this.
It is an ongoing challenge to drown out the voices of people who tell you "that isn't how life works" when you tell them you want a career that fulfills you on every single level. Not only are we battling our own self-doubt, but we face the difficulties of most people not believing in our ability to create a life we love. This episode is for my dreamers, who feel that their deepest desires are out of reach. I'm here to tell you that they are not. Tune into today's episode for some motivation and clarity on why you can reach your dreams.
Diet culture sucks. That's just the reality of it. In today's episode, I have a casual conversation/ interview with Mckenna Henrie, a health and fitness coach, about how diet culture has created a false sense of health. Mckenna works with clients coming from obsessive behaviors around food and exercise and helps them achieved more balanced living. Tune in to our conversation to hear how our thoughts align.
In this episode, I discuss why I haven't reached any of my 2020 goals. Here you can listen to why I decided to look back at my goals, and create new ones. It's important that we are aligning our goals with where we are in our current phase of life. We are constantly evolving, so it's important to make sure those goals evolve with us. From outward-focused goals to goals that encourage me to turn inward. Tune into today's episode.
In this episode, I rant about how important rest is, and how our societal structure makes it not only impossible for some to obtain, but abnormal in the world of grinding.
Chat with me about my life! wellness, relationships, my current thoughts and where I'm at in life. Come take some weight off your shoulders with this episode.
In today's episode, I talk about my story with anxiety and depression. At a young age, I started struggling with my mental health. I discuss my journey with medication, panic attacks, and a holistic approach to my healing.
My take on healthy living. True healthy living comes from a place of learning to connect to yourself and care for yourself on a deeper level. In this episode, I share my past and current perspectives on healthy living, and why I think it's so important that we pay attention to all dimensions of wellness. Happiness, connectedness, balance, and self love lead to a healthier overall life.
From healthy living, to holistic wellbeing, personal stories, and sharing the ups and downs, you can find it all here. I'm going on all in on sharing my experiences and opening the door for conversation. Figuring out life in your 20's is hard, but I'm here to take some weight off your shoulders.
This episode is all about why I chose to create a podcast. Truth is, life in your 20's is hard. All of us are trying our best to figure ourselves out and determine what we want out of life. Weather you need a friend, a space to relate your thoughts to, or just some background noise, I'm here for you. This podcast discusses healthy living, riding the waves of life, overcoming anxiety, and figuring out life.