The Fully Mindful with Melissa Chureau
The Fully Mindful podcast explores what it is to be fully mindful and present in our everyday lives, uncover our worth and discover our purposes. Host of TFM, Melissa Chureau is a neurodivergent lawyer, mindfulness teacher, and embodiment and breathwork coach. On TFM, Melissa interviews inspiring creatives, wellness leaders, and social disruptors about how they have discovered their purpose(s), authentic wellness, and the value of their work on the world at large.
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Episodes
91 episodes
Mindfulness Practice: Letting Go | A Mindful Pause for the Season
Before stepping into a mindful pause for the rest of the year, I’m offering this practice on letting go—the quiet practice of easing our grip on what was, what could’ve been, and who we think we’re supposed to be.This meditation invites ...
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Episode 90
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14:59
Todd Smith on Highly Sensitive Persons, The Work of Byron Katie, and Inner Freedom
If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—or love one—this conversation is a deep exhale. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom and a longtime facilitator of Byron Katie’s The Work, joins Melissa to unpack what “living with an open...
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Episode 89
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1:05:54
Breathe Outside the Box — Melissa Chureau & The Shift
What if the fastest way to shift your mood, your mind, and your entire state… was already built into your body?In this 40-minute guided breathwork session that Melissa recorded Live on Instagram with The Shift, I take you t...
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Episode 88
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36:25
The Innate Self at Work: Meaning, Connection & the 8 Characteristics with Jules Kuroda
What if your most important growth edge isn’t in your mindset, emotions, or even your body—but in a deeper part of you that craves connection, purpose, and joy? In this conversation, executive coach and author Jules Kuroda shares the hea...
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Episode 87
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47:51
From Pain to Purpose: Ellen Sutherland’s Story of Addiction, ADHD, and Long-Term Recovery
This one is personal.Ellen Sutherland is a recently retired social worker with 37 years of continuous recovery. Along with long-term recovery, we share the common experience of having ADHD. We talk about what alcohol and cocaine “solved”...
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Episode 86
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49:54
Outer Chaos, Inner Calm: Anthony Abbagnano on Belonging, Breathwork, and Healing from Within
What if your breath could heal your deepest wounds and reconnect you with your truest self? In this transformative conversation, host Melissa welcomes Anthony Abagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of the newly released book "Outer C...
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Episode 85
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58:39
Neurodivergence and Addiction: Navigating Recovery and Embracing ADHD with Therapist Andrea Epting
In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I’m joined by Andrea Epting, a trauma and addiction recovery expert, to dive deep into the intersection of neurodivergence, addiction, and how these challenges uniquely manifest in women. Andrea, w...
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Episode 84
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42:02
Getting Mental (in the Best Way): Humor, Healing & Self-Compassion with Brenda Sarai Zuniga
This week on The Fully Mindful, Melissa sits down with the incomparable Brenda Sarai Zuniga—a mindfulness coach, comedian, motivational speaker, and the vibrant force behind Getting Mental, the podcast and one-woman sho...
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Episode 83
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56:53
From the Arctic to Advocacy: Law, Sobriety & Movement with Dawn Winalski
What do Arctic Alaska, tribal law, trauma-informed yoga, and sober running have in common? Dawn Winalski. In this episode of The Fully Mindful, Dawn—attorney, consultant, yoga teacher, and long-distance runner in recovery—shares her in...
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Episode 82
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38:11
Seen and Supported: A Teacher’s Journey Through Dyslexia, Advocacy, and Authentic Belonging
What happens when a student with undiagnosed dyslexia and deafness grows up to become the kind of teacher who makes every child feel seen, supported, and celebrated?In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Fully Mindful,...
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Episode 81
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57:33
More Than a Diagnosis: Unmasking ADHD in Girls with Dr. Hila Pazner
Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked?In this episode of The Fully Mindful, I sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Hila Pazner to explore the hidden side of ADHD—particularly in girls and young women. Drawing...
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Episode 80
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37:11
Neurodivergence, Learning Differences, & Addiction | A Path Home
Welcome to a special minisode of The Fully Mindful. In this reflective episode, I share some of my own story—navigating neurodivergence and learning differences, and my reliance on alcohol to treat my differences—a...
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Episode 79
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10:19
From Burnout to Balance: Yoga, Breathwork & Living with Purpose with Kate Yuoska of Mystical Rituals
What if your biggest pain could become your greatest purpose?In this soulful episode of The Fully Mindful, host Melissa welcomes Kate Yuoska—a digital marketing pro by day and the heart-centered guide behind Mys...
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Episode 78
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50:23
Reclaiming Self-Worth and Purpose with Author, Coach & Teacher Sunflower Medicine
In this transformative episode of The Fully Mindful, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Sunflower Medicine, a renowned author, coach, and teacher, to discuss the journey of self-love, mindfulness, and expanded consciousness. S...
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Episode 77
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47:44
Spirituality and the Responsibility to Social Justice | A Conversation with Rev. Dr. David Alexander
Engaging with spirituality is deeply connected to our responsibility towards social justice. Rev. Dr. David Alexander, a thought leader in the New Thought Movement, joins Melissa of The Fully Mindful to explore how spiritual principles act not ...
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Episode 76
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54:08
Facing the Orange Elephant: Community, Activism & Mindful Change on Tangents & Sidebars
Join Debbie from New World Normal and Melissa from Fully Mindful for a lively, in-depth discussion on the big issues facing us today—right from the heart of local activism to the challenges of doing business as usual. In this ...
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Episode 75
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29:48
Applying Mindfulness, Awakening Our True Self, Healing Practices and the Power of Awe
Andrew Daniel, Author, Self-Development & Spiritual Teacher: Melissa introduces you to Author Andrew Daniel who didn’t always have it together. Like so many of us, he leapt from one self-help practice to another, searching for the an...
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Episode 74
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29:57
How Positive Intelligence Transforms Stress and Empowers Creativity with Juliette Fassett | Entrepreneurial Resilience and Mindful Innovation
Juliette takes us through her journey, from developing her product Flippy to fighting the battle against intellectual property theft by large corporations. Key Takeaways:Overcoming Saboteurs and Cultivating Sage Powers: One ...
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Episode 73
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28:51
Resilience and the Power of Your Story with Gabi Garland
In this empowering episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Gabi Garland, CEO of Resilient Voice Media and host of The Resilient Heart Podcast. Gabi shares her powerful journey of resilience and transformation, sheddi...
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Episode 72
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51:19
Unlocking the Power of Simplicity: Exploring Inter-spiritual Principles with Lauryn Axelrod
The power of these ten guiding principles that offer clarity, enhance relationships, and ultimately serve as a roadmap for creating a more compassionate, harmonious world.Key themes: The role of simplicity in spiritual practi...
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Episode 71
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48:00
Bridging Divides and Nurturing Authentic Connections with Dr. Adam Dorsay - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience
In this episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Dr. Adam Dorsay, a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and host of the award-winning podcast Super Psyched. Together, they explore the profound to...
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Episode 70
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49:14
Integrating Mindfulness, Recovery, and Neurodivergence for an Authentic Life with Melissa Chureau
How do we integrate the different parts of ourselves — the messy, the mindful, the ambitious, and the recovering — into a whole, authentic life? In this vulnerable episode host Melissa Chureau opens up about integrating mindfulness, recovery, a...
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Episode 68
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16:53
Tangents & Sidebars December Edition | Nostalgia, Mindfulness, and the Art of a Festive Balance
Ever wondered why green jello makes an appearance at traditional fish dinners, or why the Brussels sprouts of yore still haunt some of us today? Join Debbie Harrell of New World Normal and I as we foray into our quirky little episode of Tangent...
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Episode 68
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31:25
Navigating Non-Toxic Living | Sarah Clark on Empowering Health Choices Through Awareness and Advocacy
Discover the secrets behind non-toxic living with our inspiring guest, Sarah Clark, who made the journey from TV news reporter to passionate advocate for reducing everyday toxins. You'll learn how her media skills empowered her to s...
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Episode 67
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58:05
Tangents & Sidebars | Finding Authentic Gratitude & Connection (and some random things too)
Don't be alarmed. You may remember that Tangents & Sidebars is a random episode here on The Fully Mindful where my friend and fellow podcaster Debbie Harrell from The New World Normal get together LIVE for a truly random conversation. Well,...
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Episode 66
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