The Motivate Collective Podcast
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Season 1
Intro with Melanie Suzanne Wilson
Catherine Crestani - from Allied Health Business Success to Overcoming Burnout and Achieving Personal Wellness
Ethan Poetic from Adversity to Inspiration and Resilience- published
Catherine Vincent, applying yoga and mindfulness expertise to mainstream education and counselling - published
Megan Imbert - Emmy winner and tech marketing manager, on the frequency of courage- published
Nino Surdo, retired bodybuilder, academic, and public speaking teacher, discusses healing through Eastern philosophy and resilience -published
Elizabeth the Memoirist of the Inspired Writer Collective - published
Amanda Whittaker on yoga, nutrition, and values-based career changes - published
Heidi K. Brown - lawyer, academic, and professional speaker
Wild Wellness with Hannah
Coach Lee, the Attorney and Productivity Specialist
Desiree Simone on podcasting, informal advocacy, and authentic conversations
Clare Taber on personal experiences of prioritising self-care and spiritual purpose when supporting others
Nichol Pieris, Single Parent and Political Staffer, Discusses Self-Care and Community Connection
Podcast Episode: KJ Blattenbauer discusses public relations for brands and businesses at any scale
Dr. Angela Genoni, Gut Health Expert
Jessica Gammell-Bennett
Melanie Wintle - Strength Training and Movement: The Key to Confident Ageing
Alison Blackler on mindset, career changes, and authenticity
Melanie Smith on authentic corporate and organisational leadership
Sara Banyan, actress and film-maker, discussing childhood trauma
Season 2
Cindy Baker - neurodivergent business coach, former school counsellor and teacher, empowered with ADHD
Mel White - parent coach and neurodivergent leader on authenticity and careers
Karen Iverson on how she survived cancer and wrote a book
Celeste Odelle - a personal journey of overcoming trauma
Jodie Atkinson, speaker and author, discusses her grief as a widow
CC Legault, fiction author, on identity transformations and finding the courage to create
Ioana Chei, psychotherapist, exploring grief and parenthood
Ariane Vera, writer and speaker, on redefining success
Rebecca Eisenberg - retreat creator and marketing professional on wellness and empowerment
Egita Gielen, singer, guiding methods for confident speaking or singing
Marilyn Cornelius, behavioural change expert
Gary Miller, Olympic Alpine Ski Coach and HumanCharger (cognitive bright light headset) US Owner
Amanda Thompson - financial advisor, mother, domestic abuse survivor, and ironman athlete
Gail Miller Discussing the Lived Experience of Menopause, Depression, and the HumanCharger
Lisa Jimenez, SheisMe Creator and Domestic Abuse Survivor
Dr Jen Draper, transformation coach and former GP, on reclaiming your health
Podcast Episode: Clara Ritger, meditation teacher and former Washington DC journalist, on overcoming burnout to create sustainable health and success
Leanne Hutchinson — Single Parent Coach, Life After Plus One
Therapeutic Yoga with Amanda Baker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Yoga Teacher
Season 3
Dr Darla Bishop - Guiding Personal Finance
Stephen Larmer - Branding, Alignment, and Purpose-Driven Business
Kerrie Atherton - counsellor and recovery advocate
Dr Elizabeth Ssemanda — holistic medical psychiatrist, intuitive, and Reiki therapist
Jeff Radford - American Assistant Pastor, Hospital Executive, and Founder of Mercy Leadership
Dr Matt Zakreski, neurodivergent clinical psychologist and speaker
The Motivate Collective Podcast 🎙️
Real stories. Real voices. Real motivation.
The Motivate Collective podcast brings together changemakers, wellness advocates, and thought leaders who are reshaping what it means to live with purpose. Hosted by Melanie Suzanne Wilson, each episode dives into powerful conversations about resilience, recovery, and creating a positive impact in our communities.
From stories of personal transformation to insights on leadership, wellbeing, and sustainability, you’ll hear from people who are using their voices to inspire action and change. Guests like Ethan Poetic, who turned tragedy into strength, and Catherine Crestani, who found empowerment through healing, share raw and uplifting journeys that remind us what’s possible.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, fresh perspectives, or tools to make a difference in your own life, The Motivate Collective is your weekly boost of courage and clarity.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, iHeart, and Apple Music — subscribe today and join the movement of motivated voices.