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Conscious Matters ® Podcast
Welcome to Conscious Matters ®! It’s a safe space where we chat about how living consciously matters to our well-being, to the one of our surroundings and loved-ones as well as to the Earth and humanity as a whole. Join me, Melissa D. Barry, for inspiring interviews with some of the most beautiful souls out there. Individuals who are helping others to reach their highest selves and who bring light into this world. In every episode, we talk about conscious matters such as self-love, awareness, personal development, the power of yoga and meditation, soft medicine, the rise of holistic practices, and much more ... We expand on our experiences, share tools that help live in peace, harmony, and alignment on a daily basis and discuss about what we've learned along our healing journey. Get your mind, body, and soul ready for a ride in consciousness. Namaste listeners!
Episodes
59 episodes
Success without Burnout: Mindful Habits for High Achievers w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Feeling stuck in the cycle of hustle, burnout, and self-doubt? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. It’s time to reclaim your energy and thrive on your own terms.In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Conscious Matters, we...
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Season 2025
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Episode 60
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18:19
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Shift from Scarcity Mindset to Abundance in 5 Steps w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Feeling trapped in limiting beliefs or a scarcity mindset? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. It’s time to reclaim your power and align with the abundance that’s already within you.In this heartfelt and empowering episode of ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 59
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13:32
8 Tips to Get Out of Your Own Way & Unlock Your True Potential w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Feeling stuck or held back by self-doubt and fear of failure? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there. This episode is your reminder that transformation starts from within.In this soul-nourishing and practical episode of...
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Season 2025
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Episode 58
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18:14
Building resilience to cope with setbacks and disappointments w/ host Melissa D. Barry
We come across many disappointments, setbacks, and challenges in life which can be disheartening, leaving us with a feeling of hopelessness. One lifesaver is building resilience to overcome any one of them, allowing us to emerge stronger, more ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 57
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13:35
Overcome Self-Doubt: 3 Steps to Quiet your Inner Critic w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Struggling with self-doubt and second-guessing your every move? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to let that voice in your head keep running the show. This episode is your reminder that clarity, confidence, and empowerment begin from with...
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Season 2024
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Episode 55
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21:03
Tame Negative Thoughts: 4 Simple Effective Mindset Shifts w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Struggling with negative thoughts and constant self-criticism? You’re not alone—and there is a way through. This episode is your gentle nudge back to self-love, clarity, and inner peace.In this uplifting and practical episode of <...
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Season 2024
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Episode 54
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14:19
Create Atomic Habits to Change your Life for Successful Mental and Emotional Well-being
Discover the power of atomic habits and learn how to rewire your brain for success. This video explores the neuroscience behind habit formation and provides actionable strategies to create sustainable practices for mental and emotional well-bei...
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Season 2024
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Episode 53
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14:42
Feeling Like a Fraud? Overcome Imposter Syndrome w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Feeling like a fraud despite your accomplishments? You’re not alone—and it’s time to break free from the grip of imposter syndrome.In this empowering episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, actionable steps to help you stop doubting yourse...
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Season 2025
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Episode 52
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26:07
Break the Cycle: How to Stop the Self-Sabotage Spiral w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Are you tired of holding yourself back and getting stuck in cycles of self-sabotage? It’s time to break the cycle. This episode is your invitation to explore what’s really behind your resistance and step into empowered action—ro...
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Season 2024
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Episode 51
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17:55
Reclaim your inner peace amidst chaos with holistic wellness w/ host Melissa D. Barry
In a world that constantly demands more, discover the revolutionary act of putting your holistic well-being first. Join me as we explore the science-backed benefits of self-care, mindfulness, and the wisdom of renowned experts. Learn practical ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 50
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15:08
Nurturing yourself through inner stillness w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Just like nature follows a cyclical pattern through its seasons, we too must learn to honor the wisdom of stillness. When we carry too much on our shoulders, when it’s constant chaos in our minds, or we constantly rush after time, and cannot se...
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Season 2024
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Episode 49
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21:11
Navigating the ebbs and flows of life mindfully w/ Melissa D. Barry
In today's episode, we’ll be exploring the intricacies of navigating the ebbs and flows with mindfulness and grace. We'll unravel the mystery of our fluctuating energy levels and how embracing these fluctuations can lead to a deeper sense of fu...
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Season 2024
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Episode 48
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15:18
You are not alone w/ Melissa D. Barry
"There's no worse feeling than feeling alone in a room full of people or in a crowd."With over 7 billion people on this Earth, it rationally shouldn’t make sense to feel alone, yet it is a feeling experienced by many of us. When we...
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Season 2024
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Episode 47
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15:11
Cultivating long-lasting happiness in your life with mindfulness w/ host Melissa D. Barry
As we navigate the winding and looping roads of life, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of the present moment. Happiness isn't a destination we reach; it's a state of being we cultivate each day, right here, rig...
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Season 2024
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Episode 46
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24:36
Sticking to your goals sustainably w/ host Melissa D. Barry
We’re now closing off January – the month of fresh starts, goal-setting frenzy, and the infamous New Year's resolutions. Since the month started, we've all been motivated by the collective momentum of a new beginning but oftentimes than none, t...
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Season 2024
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Episode 45
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24:34
Mindful takeaways from 2023 to bring into the new year w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Another year to go, another one to come. With every year passing, we receive profound lessons through experiences and encounters, let's see which ones 2023 taught us that we can keep with us and implement into the new year. So let's wrap up 202...
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Season 2023
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Episode 44
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34:07
Clear your mind space with Feng shui w/ Feng Shui consultant Jeannette Cieszykowski
We’ve all heard about Feng shui, this ancient Chinese philosophy developed over 5,000 years ago. Turns out Feng shui is more than having a beautiful home with lots of flow and pretty decoration, it’s also about mindset. Today, let’s uncover how...
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Season 2023
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Episode 43
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43:15
Embrace your new chapter: You deserve it w/ host Melissa D. Barry
As a follow-up to last month's episode which pushed us to overcome change and uncertainty when faced with newness. Today we're fully jumping into our next chapter, accepting it all, even when it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Yes, new things ...
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Season 2023
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Episode 42
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19:23
Overcome your fear of change to step into the next amazing chapter of your life w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Change is scary yet inevitable and it can bring so many gems into our lives. In this episode, I go over the concept of embracing change as your ally on your journey to personal growth by exploring practical strategies to conquer the fear of cha...
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Season 2023
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Episode 41
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17:13
Plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective w/ vegan chef Whitney Miner
I believe to sustainably carry out a healthy diet it needs to be more than a diet but habits rooted in mindfulness and enjoyment. Let's talk about plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective and learn how transformational it can be in con...
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Season 2023
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Episode 40
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59:00
Food for thought: the impact of nutrition on our brain w/ holistic nutritionist Dr. Jaz Robbins
If you want a healthy brain you might want to look at what’s on your plate. The brain takes up 20% of our energy resources. And the only way for our body to fill up our energy resources is with food but not any kind of food.I invited Doctor...
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Season 2023
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Episode 39
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52:13
Ditching perfectionism to become "Flawesome" w/ Mindvalley co-founder Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani
As a "recovering perfectionist", I’ve already talked about perfectionism several times on this podcast but it’s always a good reminder to revisit the subject because sometimes we have to heal the same thing multiple times to fully remove all of...
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Season 2023
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Episode 38
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44:39
Letting go of limiting beliefs w/ New York Times best-selling author Hale Dwoskin
Our beliefs shape our reality. Throughout life, starting with childhood, we pick up beliefs from others along the way. We definitely cannot control everything, we actually have little control in life but what we control is our thoughts. The one...
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Season 2023
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Episode 37
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44:42
From reactivity to compassion: the power of self-acceptance w/ meditation teacher Chris Cirak
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai LamaEveryone has their own way to deal with their pain. Nonetheless, oftentimes, we tend to opt for hitting where it hurts when we are hurt by a...
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Season 2023
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Episode 36
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41:01
Counteracting the negative messages of our inner critic with positive self-talk w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Have you ever found yourself getting caught up in negative self-talk? Maybe you've thought to yourself, "I can't do this" or "I'm not good enough." It's easy to fall into this trap, but what if I told you that the way you talk to yourself can h...
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Season 2023
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Episode 35
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23:08