The Motivate Collective Podcast

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The Motivate Collective Podcast is a show hosted by Melanie Suzanne Wilson, exploring the intersections of wellness, resilience, conscious leadership, and personal transformation.

Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a thought leader, expert, or everyday person who has something real to say — about healing, growth, reinvention, purpose, and the courage it takes to live authentically. Guests have included conversations with clinical psychologists, an Olympic coach, a chat with an Emmy-winning producer, grief counsellors, neurodivergent advocates, wellness practitioners, financial advisors, and more.

With 70+ episodes across four seasons, this is a podcast for people who are ready to go deeper — beyond the surface-level self-help conversation and into the real work of building a life that feels aligned.

If you're interested in wellness, personal development, mindset, leadership, or conscious living, you'll find something here that shifts your thinking.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart — subscribe free and never miss a conversation.

Season 1

  1. Intro with Melanie Suzanne Wilson

  2. Catherine Crestani - from Allied Health Business Success to Overcoming Burnout and Achieving Personal Wellness

  3. Ethan Poetic from Adversity to Inspiration and Resilience- published

  4. Catherine Vincent, applying yoga and mindfulness expertise to mainstream education and counselling - published

  5. Megan Imbert - Emmy winner and tech marketing manager, on the frequency of courage- published

  6. Nino Surdo, retired bodybuilder, academic, and public speaking teacher, discusses healing through Eastern philosophy and resilience -published

  7. Elizabeth the Memoirist of the Inspired Writer Collective - published

  8. Amanda Whittaker on yoga, nutrition, and values-based career changes - published

  9. Heidi K. Brown - lawyer, academic, and professional speaker

  10. Wild Wellness with Hannah

  11. Coach Lee, the Attorney and Productivity Specialist

  12. Desiree Simone on podcasting, informal advocacy, and authentic conversations

  13. Clare Taber on personal experiences of prioritising self-care and spiritual purpose when supporting others

  14. Nichol Pieris, Single Parent and Political Staffer, Discusses Self-Care and Community Connection

  15. Podcast Episode: KJ Blattenbauer discusses public relations for brands and businesses at any scale

  16. Dr. Angela Genoni, Gut Health Expert

  17. Jessica Gammell-Bennett

  18. Melanie Wintle - Strength Training and Movement: The Key to Confident Ageing

  19. Alison Blackler on mindset, career changes, and authenticity

  20. Melanie Smith on authentic corporate and organisational leadership

  21. Sara Banyan, actress and film-maker, discussing childhood trauma

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Season 2

  1. Cindy Baker - neurodivergent business coach, former school counsellor and teacher, empowered with ADHD

  2. Mel White - parent coach and neurodivergent leader on authenticity and careers

  3. Karen Iverson on how she survived cancer and wrote a book

  4. Celeste Odelle - a personal journey of overcoming trauma

  5. Jodie Atkinson, speaker and author, discusses her grief as a widow

  6. CC Legault, fiction author, on identity transformations and finding the courage to create

  7. Ioana Chei, psychotherapist, exploring grief and parenthood

  8. Ariane Vera, writer and speaker, on redefining success

  9. Rebecca Eisenberg - retreat creator and marketing professional on wellness and empowerment

  10. Egita Gielen, singer, guiding methods for confident speaking or singing

  11. Marilyn Cornelius, behavioural change expert

  12. Gary Miller, Olympic Alpine Ski Coach and HumanCharger (cognitive bright light headset) US Owner

  13. Amanda Thompson - financial advisor, mother, domestic abuse survivor, and ironman athlete

  14. Gail Miller Discussing the Lived Experience of Menopause, Depression, and the HumanCharger

  15. Lisa Jimenez, SheisMe Creator and Domestic Abuse Survivor

  16. Dr Jen Draper, transformation coach and former GP, on reclaiming your health

  17. Podcast Episode: Clara Ritger, meditation teacher and former Washington DC journalist, on overcoming burnout to create sustainable health and success

  18. Leanne Hutchinson — Single Parent Coach, Life After Plus One

  19. Therapeutic Yoga with Amanda Baker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Yoga Teacher

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Season 3

  1. Dr Darla Bishop Guiding Personal Finance - Away from Sarcity and Towards Ease

  2. Stephen Larmer Shares Branding, Alignment, and Purpose-Driven Business Wisdom

  3. Stories of Hope: Healing from Addiction, Trauma, and the Power of Community Connection with Kerrie Atherton

  4. Dr Elizabeth Ssemanda — holistic medical psychiatrist, intuitive, and Reiki therapist

  5. Merciful Leadership with Dr Jeff Radford - American Assistant Pastor, Hospital Executive, and Founder of Mercy Leadership

  6. Dr Matt Zakreski, neurodivergent clinical psychologist and speaker

  7. Sarah Harding, former financial advisor, on the politics of money

  8. Robbie Mattei, fitness trainer and AI business owner, on using tech for healthy habits and career success

  9. Jon Sheldon, business leadership coach, guiding growth beyond the ego

  10. Michael Sawan, stroke survivor, on persevering in a marketing career after illness

  11. Menaka Iyengar Cooke OAM, psychotherapist and Human Resources Leader, Supporting Accessible Inclusion and Recovery

  12. James L Jeffley, speaker, on corporate training and overcoming burnout

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Season 4

  1. Dr Dan Young - Entrepreneur, Author, TEDx Speaker, and College Professor - Guiding Speakers in an Era of Authenticity

  2. Dr C S Wilson: Reflecting on His Doctorate in Theology and Growing a Tech Company After Freedom From a Wrongful Conviction

  3. Victoria Duarte on Trauma Recovery, Lessons from Healing Veterans, and Emotionally Safe Spaces

  4. Anne Plummer, the flautist and CFO on human-centred business and performance for personal branding

  5. From Survival Mode to Soul Alignment – Meditation, Healing & Creative Flow with Daria Gatska (Part 1)

  6. From Corporate Pressure to Inner Peace (Without Leaving Real Life) with Govinda Ishaya — Data Analyst, Programmer & Meditation Teacher

  7. Let Go & Be: Energy, Boundaries, and Burnout Prevention with Lisa Gornall

  8. Your Story Matters: Faith, Speaking, and Finding Your People with Jesse Cruz

  9. Kym Coco — Grief, Resilience, Yoga, Nervous System Regulation & Finding Balance in Life

  10. The Neuroscience of Motivation, Connection & Happiness with Dr Sankalp Garud

  11. Dr Shanae Jefferies on Sociology, Community, AI & Human Connection

  12. Your Nervous System Knows — Dr Emma-Leigh Senyard on Trauma, Generational Patterns & Healing the Body That Remembers

  13. Dr Denise THINKS on Food Psychology — Better Habits for Health and Success

  14. Finding Purpose After Loss: Renee Borgelt on Grief, Suicide, Healing & Starting Over

  15. From Paralysis to Purpose: Aakriti on Mental Health, Self-Love, Resilience & Healing

  16. The Business Currency of Generosity | Suela Pirushi on Trust, Relationships, and Building a Global Impact

  17. Philanthropy, Purpose & the Power of Relationships: Dr. Froswa' Booker on Community, Leadership & Social Capital

  18. Your Brain on Fear, Dopamine & Social Media | Neuroscientist Sankalp on Mental Health, Meditation & the Age of AI

  19. Gary Miller, Olympic Ski Coach and HumanCharger Distributor - on Achieving Great Goals, Overcoming Jet Lag, and Maintaining Healthy Habits

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Season 5

  1. Burnout, Breathing, and the Nervous System: What Leaders Need to Know - a conversation with Dr Jimmy Fay, nervous system expert, chiropractor, and corporate wellness facilitator

  2. The Budget, Small Business & Why Your Financial Future Is Political — with Sarah Harding

  3. Mike Brcic — Founder of Wayfinders on Ditching the Hustle, Healing the Inner Entrepreneur, and Building a Life of True Alignment

  4. Kitty Stitt — Author, Former Teacher, Women's Circle Facilitator & Community Leader on Finding Alignment, Authenticity, and Abundance

  5. Danielle Godfrey — Ex-Detective on Personal Safety & Girl Aware

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