The Motivate Collective Podcast

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Over 95 conversations with thought leaders, practitioners, and everyday people committed to living and leading with intention. Find what speaks to you.

Allied Health & Clinical Practitioners

S1 EP 15
Dr Angela Genoni
Gut Health Expert
S1 EP 16
Jessica Gammell-Bennett
Psychotherapist & Life Coach
S2 EP 7
Ioana Chei
Psychotherapist — Grief & Parenthood
S2 EP 16
Dr Jen Draper
Transformation Coach & Former GP
S2 EP 20
Dr Jen Draper
Empowered Health (return visit)
S3 EP 4
Dr Elizabeth Ssemanda
Holistic Medical Psychiatrist & Reiki Therapist
S3 EP 6
Dr Matt Zakreski
Neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist & Speaker
S3 EP 11
Menaka Iyengar Cooke OAM
Psychotherapist & HR Leader
S4 EP 10
Dr Shanae Jefferies
Sociology, AI & Human Connection
S4 EP 13
Dr Emma-Leigh Senyard
Trauma, Generational Patterns & Body Healing
S4 EP 14
Dr Denise
Food Psychology & Healthy Habits
S4 EP 11
Dr Sankalp Garud
Neuroscience of Motivation & Happiness
S4 EP 18
Dr Sankalp Garud
Brain, Dopamine, Social Media & AI (return)
S5 EP 1
Dr Jimmy Fay
Chiropractor, Nervous System & Corporate Wellness
S6 EP 9
Dr Sean Altman
Nervous System, Nutrition & AI in Medicine

Mental Health, Trauma & Healing

S1 EP 1
Catherine Crestani
Burnout & Personal Wellness After Allied Health Business
S2 EP 4
Celeste Odelle
Personal Journey of Overcoming Trauma
S2 EP 5
Jodie Atkinson
Speaker & Author on Grief as a Widow
S2 EP 17
Clara Ritger
Overcoming Burnout to Create Sustainable Health
S3 EP 3
Kerrie Atherton
Healing from Addiction & the Power of Community
S4 EP 3
Victoria Duarte
Trauma Recovery & Emotionally Safe Spaces
S4 EP 15
Aakriti
Mental Health, Self-Love & Healing
S4 EP 14
Renee Borgelt
Grief, Suicide, Healing & Starting Over
S5 EP 9
Niamh Devine
Psychosomatic Healing, Trauma Release & TRE®
S5 EP 12
Julia Poet
Grief, Loss, Substance Abuse & Resilience
S6 EP 7
Melanie Little
Breaking Unwanted Cycles: Addiction, Spirituality & Authentic Relationships
S6 EP 12
Linda
Belief, Reframing Fear & Refusing to Age Gracefully at 84

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

  2. From Adversity to Inspiration: The Journey of Ethan Poetic

  3. Catherine Vincent - podcast episode - applying yoga and mindfulness expertise to mainstream education and counselling

  4. Megan Imbert, Emmy winner and tech marketing manager, on the frequency of courage

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

  6. Elizabeth’s journey as a memoirist and advice for writers

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

  8. K. Brown - lawyer, academic, and professional speaker on authentic confidence

  9. Wild Wellness With Hannah

  10. Coach Lee, the Attorney and Productivity Specialist

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

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

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

  14. KJ Blattenbauer discusses public relations for brands and businesses at any scale

  15. Dr. Angela Genoni, Gut Health Expert

  16. Jessica Gammell-Bennett shares her journey as a psychotherapist and life coach, on community, advocacy, and personal healing.

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

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

  19. Melanie Smith on authentic corporate and organisational leadership

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

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

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

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

  24. Celeste Odelle - a personal journey of overcoming trauma

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

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

  27. Ioana Chei, psychotherapist, exploring grief and parenthood

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

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

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

  31. Marilyn Cornelius, behavioural change expert

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

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

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

  35. Lisa Jimenez, SheisMe Creator and Domestic Abuse Survivor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  45. Dr Matt Zakreski, neurodivergent clinical psychologist and speaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  71. 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

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

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

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

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

  76. How to Rewire Your Brain Through Movement — Beverly on the Feldenkrais Method, Nervous System Regulation & Conscious Growth

  77. Podcast Episode - Learn to Be Comfortable in the Uncomfortable: Personal Development, Paintball & Purpose with Julian Maliszewski

  78. Podcast Episode - Finding Your Inner Sanctuary: Yoga, Breathwork, and Wellness in the Corporate World with Kimia Shirkhani

  79. Podcast Episode: Niamh Devine - TEDx speaker, somatic movement teacher, and former television presenter, on easing physical symptoms after PTSD

  80. ‍ ‍Lead From the Heart: Burnout, Values, and the BEAT Method with Hannah Bauer

  81. Victoria Karakulova - Founder of Twisty Kids in Sydney, Australia

  82. Finding Your Voice Through Grief, Loss, and Resilience with Julia Poet

  83. Podcast Episode: Branka Cubrilo on Creativity, Grief & Listening to Your Inner Wisdom

  84. Christopher Charles Burns: From Addiction and an Ended Marriage to World Records, Theology Research, and Engagement

  85. Community, Storytelling and Holding It All Together with Garima Verma

  86. Falling in Love with the Audience — Creativity, Spiritual Formation, and Finding Your Voice with Andrew Nemr

  87. Storytelling, Brand Strategy & the Truth About Podcasting | Madeline Sargent

  88. Jen Allee (Faith Leader) on Waiting, Unmet Expectations, and Surrendering to Opportunities.

  89. Darryle Brown, former cop, on speaking skills and writing fiction

  90. Melanie Moran Little - Breaking Unwanted Cycles: Addiction, Spirituality & Authentic Relationships with Melanie Little

  91. Karen Lau on Discipline, Purpose & Leadership

  92. Dr. Sean Altman: The Nervous System, Nutrition, and the Truth About AI in Medicine

  93. From Minister to School Teacher and then Hypnotherapist: John Queripel on How to Transform

  94. Janeen Sonsie on corporate training, relocating overseas, and relationships at any age

  95. Next with Linda: How to live well at any age, guided by an 84-year-old speaker and author

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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.

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