Raise The Anchor
Raise the Anchor- is a transformative podcast hosted by Melissa Burbridge, where ordinary people share extraordinary stories of life-changing moments.
From overcoming health challenges like a life-saving liver transplant to bold decisions like a career pivot or adopting a life-altering diet, each episode dives into the pivotal moments that reshaped lives for the better. Through Melissa's thoughtful interviews and powerful narratives, "Raise the Anchor" inspires listeners to let go of what holds them back and set sail toward a brighter future.
Join Melissa each week for stories that will spark inspiration, ignite courage, and remind you that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Podcasting since 2020 • 50 episodes
Raise The Anchor
Latest Episodes
Cookies, Keys & Global Dreams: Jenna Ross Is Back!
Jenna Ross, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Nova Scotian Cookie Company, shares her journey from IT professional to managing three thriving businesses while raising teenagers and maintaining work-life balance.• Nova Scotian Cooki...
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Episode 50
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29:08
Big decisions don’t always come with big clarity
In nursing and management, I’ve made hundreds of hard calls, often without enough time or perfect answers. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m sharing the decision-making tools I lean on when the stakes are high, and how those sam...
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Episode 49
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15:52
From Chronic Struggles to a New Solution | Jen Vey’s Journey Continues
In this powerful follow-up episode, we reconnect with Raise the Anchor guest Jen Vey—an unstoppable force navigating life with brain tumors, dystonia, and the lasting impacts. Jen shares an honest update on her health, the realities of...
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Episode 48
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29:23
Laura Wheeler: From Misdiagnosed to Empowered- Healing Her Gut and Reclaiming Her Life
For years, Laura Wheeler battled chronic symptoms, only to be told it was “just allergies” or that her labs looked fine. But deep down, she knew something wasn’t right. In this powerful episode of Raise the Anchor, Laura shares how she...
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Episode 47
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20:21
