#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig: Recent Episodes
#HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig
My name is Melissa & Im a #HotMessSuccess if there ever was one. I’m a girl Mama of 2 married to my best friend just trying to use my voice to help others. I spent years in the darkness dealing with alcoholism, depression & anxiety but now I am able to shine a light for others who struggle with the same. You can do hard things & the reason I know this is because if I can do them, anyone can!
The secret to moving forward and achieving your goals often boils down to our two primary needs - pain and pleasure. Humans are hardwired to either avoid pain or seek out pleasure, and this is the secret to finding the necessary motivation to make big changes!
Trauma has a funny way of hiding in our body. In this episode we look at some of the ways that we can interpret the signals our bodies are sending to us so that we are better prepared to process and heal from that trauma!
In this skill-building episode, we dive into the "RPM" method. This Results-focused, Purpose-driven, Massive action plan is sure to help you transform any area of your life!
In this episode, we take a deeper dive into where we spend our time while looking at which dimensions of time bring us stress as opposed to fulfillment. Remember, awareness is always step one!!!
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDEIn this episode, we look at seven different ways that neurodivergent people can experience "time blindness."1) They can hyperfixate on one task, and all other tasks fall to the wayside2) They get frozen into a "waiting mode"3) They struggle to accurately gauge how long a task will take4) They do not realize how much time has passed5) They perceive painful memories as fresh no matter how much time has passed6) They have difficulty making future plans7) They find small tasks to be just as overwhelming as big onesWhich of these is the hardest for you?Make sure to join the #HotMessSuccess Community on Facebook for additional resources!
Whether we realize it or not, our brains spend most of the day asking questions, and the words that we use can be the difference between our brains looking for an answer that will build us up or tear us down. In this episode, we dig into how to ask questions that will help you to see the best in yourself!
In this episode I share some of the biggest steps I've taken to help me to better regulate my emotions!
In this episode, we take a dive into what it looks like when your emotions ARE well regulated and what kind of work it takes to get there!Recommended Reading!A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD by Sari Solden, MS and Michelle Frank, PsyDYour Brain's Not Broken by Tamara Rosier, PhDLevel Up by Rob DialAlso check out The Five-Minute Journal which can be found on Amazon!
A brief discussion of some of my best tried-and-true tips for handling emotional dysregulation in yourself and your children!
While it is commonly associated with symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, many people with ADHD also struggle with emotional dysregulation! This means that they have difficulty managing their emotions and responding appropriately in different situations. They also experience and display emotions more intensely, especially during interpersonal interactions.
In this episode, we talk about several factors that can interfere with neurodivergent eating habits, touching on everything from time blindness, avoidance, productivity, binge eating, getting distracted, and healthy habits and routines!
In this episode we take a closer look at some of the less obvious symptoms of ADHD, and the damage that they can do even when you can't see them.
In this episode I share my personal history with medication & how it’s affected my life. There's a huge stigma around ADHD meds and it needs to change if we’re ever going to get the help we need! Left untreated, adult ADHD can cause a constellation of serious but non-specific symptoms that, far too often, lead to a misdiagnosis. Getting proper treatment, however, can be a challenge in and of itself. First and foremost, you need to speak up and to be your own best advocate! But it's not always easy to know how to talk to your doctor about these things.
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Episode 22: Are You Punishing Yourself For Your Past by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig
Episode 20: What It Really Takes To Lose 100 Pounds...and Keep it Off by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig
All about this week’s guest speaker: Alison is an author, elite athlete and recovery warrior. Her success comes from rising above the ashes and pitfalls of addictions which included drugs, alcohol, work, food and people pleasing. This inspired her to take hold of her own journey and quit using external validation to fill her deep wounded soul. Using fitness, community, hard work and accountability as her catalysts for change, she has since maintained nearly two decades of sobriety. Alison wrote her first book, “The Addict in Aisle 7,” in which she wrote to help women quit shaming themselves and step into their fullest potential.
Her book is available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088GJF6WV/ref=tsm_1_tp_tc
To connect more with Alison you can check out her blog (https://www.iseektruths.com/) or connect on social media! IG: @Alisonehaase
Your Virtual Upline with Bob Heilig: Episode 201
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Here is the website for my online community where the live Q&A will take place: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2358516024269817/?ref=share
Info about Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program: https://www.pa.gov/guides/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-program/
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Finally, if you’re interested in the free Manage your Munchies group that starts March 2, 2020 please fill out this form! If the date has passed go ahead and fill it out and I can send you some info from the group! https://form.jotform.com/200473884554057
Visit this link to take the quiz and learn your love language!
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/
Once you've found out what your love language is, share it in the #HotMessSuccess community and we can talk about it!
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Episode 10: My Sobriety - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig
Amazon link for the light box discussed (must copy and paste the entire link)
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Episode 7: Living your truth - The secret to confidence by #HotMessSuccess with Melissa Ludwig