11: When Life is Lifing

<p>Life has been lifing, and Mel is giving you a very real update on where she's been.</p><p>After an earlier than expected birth, becoming a Lolly, soaking up the last days of summer with her family, opening Exhale Meditation Studio, and finding her footing in a new season, Mel finally sits down to talk about everything that happened while the podcast was quiet.</p><p>This episode is less about having all the answers and more about giving yourself permission to let life be what it is. Mel shares why she doesn't feel guilty for putting the podcast on hold, what she's learning about balance, and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply handle what's in front of you.</p><p>If you've been feeling overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, or like you're falling behind, this one is for you.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><strong>Timestamps:</strong></b><br /> 02:04 Becoming a grandmother and navigating an unexpected new chapter<br />05:05 Opening Exhale Meditation Studio and stepping into a completely new season<br />08:35 Why taking a break doesn't mean you're failing<br />09:45 Letting go of the pressure to keep everything moving at the same pace<br />12:35 Creating a meditation space where people can breathe, slow down, and come back to themselves<br />14:20 Learning how to balance family, work, motherhood, marriage, and a new business<br />16:00 Why sometimes you don't need a five-year plan, you just need to handle what's in front of you<br />17:10 Finding your rhythm again when life changes your plans</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Mel on Instagram</a><br /><a href="https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Book a Reading</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/exhale.vb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Exhale Meditation Studio</a></p>