Permission to Live

By: Melissa Lyon West
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  • Welcome to Permission to Live, with your host, cult survivor and certified life coach, Melissa Lyon West. Hear powerful stories of women who turned their midlife crises into a badass life. We’ll share the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes when you finally say yes to yourself, and why it is always worth it. These stories, from women just like you, are messy, honest and 100% unfiltered. We'll be dropping new episodes every other Wednesday where Melissa interviews women who found the courage to take a big, scary step towards their dream, the things they would have done differently, and how it looks on the other side. And in-between Melissa will share how she is overcoming the fear of what other people think, rejecting the guilt of choosing herself and the highs and lows or rebuilding a life of joy amidst trauma healing, depression and anxiety.
    © 2023 2022 Melissa Lyon West
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Episodes
  • Unlocking Neurodivergent Brilliance: Embracing Autism and ADHD at 40

    Unlocking Neurodivergent Brilliance: Embracing Autism and ADHD at 40
    Jul 12 2023
    Jennifer Alumbaugh is the founder of the Neuro Defiant Collective and owns a coaching practice, Expansive Expressions that exists to transform culture for late identified autistic and ADHD entrepreneurs. Jennifer is a queer, fat, gender expansive, scrappy, hilarious, fiercely kind human that has huge dreams of collective liberation and smashing oppressive. But to get here, she first had to discover in her forties that she was autistic and had ADHD then retired from her 15 year career as a complex trauma therapist and rebuild her life and work from scratch-- Neuro-divergently. This is her story.  --- Find Jennifer here on her website to on instagram. LINKS for MELISSA: Get your Free Roadmap to Unlocking Your Bad Bitch Magic! Learn more about working with Melissa Follow Melissa on Instagram She would love to hear from you! - Send an email to melissa@melissalyonwest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Escaping Cults and Depression and Starting a Business after Motherhood

    Escaping Cults and Depression and Starting a Business after Motherhood
    Jun 28 2023
    In this captivating episode of we dive deep into the remarkable journey of a Sarah Dickenson who escaped a cult and an abusive marriage but lost herself in motherhood, ultimately reclaiming a newfound purpose in life. Sarah shares her personal story of enduring the psychological manipulation and control within a cult, as well as the challenges she faced in an abusive relationship. After her children graduated, she experienced a profound sense of emptiness, depression, and uncertainty about her identity. Her journey of self-discovery began at a crucial turning point. Tune in as she recounts how writing became her refuge, helping her navigate the darkness and reclaim her voice. With vulnerability and strength, she gradually unearthed her authentic self and harnessed the power of business as a means of healing. As her passion for writing grew, she took a leap of faith and embarked on a path to support others in their writing journeys, establishing a business dedicated to helping individuals find their own voices and stories. Whether you're navigating your own midlife crisis or simply seeking inspiration to transform your life, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and motivated to embrace your own journey of growth and authenticity. Find Sarah here on her website to on instagram. LINKS for MELISSA: Get your Free Roadmap to Unlocking Your Bad Bitch Magic! Learn more about working with Melissa Follow Melissa on Instagram She would love to hear from you! - Send an email to melissa@melissalyonwest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Is Embracing Your Cycle THE Key to Preventing Burnout in Business and Life?

    Is Embracing Your Cycle THE Key to Preventing Burnout in Business and Life?
    Jun 14 2023
    Get ready to take a deep dive into our guest's incredible journey of self-discovery! In this episode, Cree opens up about her personal transformation, sharing how she went from doubting herself to truly loving who she is. But that's not all – she's also cracked the code on tracking and understanding her menstrual cycle, and now she's on a mission to help other women do the same. Cree's mission is Is to liberate women from external systems of control by RECLAIMING THEIR POWER WITHIN and tuning into the inherent wisdom of their body and menstruation​. Join us as we uncover the priceless insights she gained along her path and learn how she's empowering women to prevent burnout and live in perfect harmony with their bodies. In a society that tells us to constantly produce and move forward it's a fucking breath of fresh air to hear someone say - REST! You can find Cree on her website - creeanaiyahcox.com or on Instagram LINKS for MELISSA: Get your Free Roadmap to Unlocking Your Bad Bitch Magic! Learn more about working with Melissa Follow Melissa on Instagram She would love to hear from you! - Send an email to melissa@melissalyonwest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins

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