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The Do Better Podcast is a short daily journal about taking action, getting out of autopilot, and doing better—one small step at a time. No fluff, no overthinking—just real talk and real momentum. Hosted by Anthony, this podcast is about showing up, reflecting, and keeping it moving. Every episode, I pull a challenge from the Deck of Do Better, take action, and share the results. Simple, messy, and real. Let’s do better, together.

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Facing Fear, Embracing the Ripple – with Counselor & Educator Melissa Franzen

May 04, 2025 • Anthony Carlyle • Season 2 • Episode 3

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Welcome to Do Better Together, Episode 2. In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, I sit down with Melissa Franzen—a mom, counselor, and educator—to talk about mental health, the ripple effect, and the courage to keep trying. Melissa shares her journey from seventh-grade clarity to earning her PhD, how she helps shape future counselors, and what it means to face fear without chasing perfection.

We explore:

The real meaning of “just trying”
Why perfection is failing us
How the ripple effect shapes lives
Practical mental health tools like polyvagal theory
What “doing better” actually looks like in everyday life

This one is raw, real, and full of moments that will stick with you.

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