How to Make a Decision You Won’t Regret Later

In today’s episode, Mel is giving you the playbook to make decisions without guilt.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between your own life and other people’s obligations, this one’s for you.

Mel shares the personal (and laugh-out-loud story) of an unexpected 10-day stay with her parents, which started with guilt and ended with her dad’s epic pickleball mishap that ended with him getting back surgery.

This episode is a candid, funny, and unexpectedly deep dive into how to release the pressure to be everything to everyone.

Whether you’re juggling family visits, battling the guilt of not staying longer, or simply want to have more fun with your loved ones, Mel gives you the real talk and practical tips you need to stay sane and enjoy the ride.

Mel tells you how to turn guilt into joy and find peace in the moments that truly matter. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to ditch the heavy guilt, embrace the fun, and make every visit with the people you love a memorable one.

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‍In this episode:

• 01:35: The quote that changed how Mel thinks about time.
• 04:20: Profound truth about the time you have with those you love.
• 05:50: Your life is probably this crazy, too.
• 07:23: Mel’s plans for her dad’s 80th birthday didn’t go as planned.
• 9:40: If you’ve ever done something out of guilt, Insight #1 is for you.
• 11:30: Make this choice and watch guilt disappear.
• 14:00: Dig beneath the family drama and this is what you find.
• 15:15: A script to use when to diffuse family tension.
• 19:15: What Mel ordered for her dad’s epic surprise 80th party.
• 21:30: If you’ve been waiting to spice up your life, Insight #2 is for you.
• 25:30: Want to see the people you love? Do this.
• 29:53: How Mel’s dad hurt his back badly enough for surgery.
• 33:20: If you grew up in a small town, you’ll get this.
• 36:50: What you realize about life once you get older.
• 38:15: Truth bombs about relationships that will change yours forever.
• 40:30: Mel’s favorite relationship advice from therapist, Dr. Ramani.
• 41:50: Accept this fact and your relationships will get better.

Resources:‍

• Harvard Business Review: Dealing with Guilt: Our Favorite Reads
• North Dakota State University: Strengthening Older Adulthood Parent-child Connections
• Forbes: How to diffuse a difficult situation, in just 5 words
• New York Times: How to change your mindset about aging
• Huffington Post: 20 things you must accept about relationships
• American Psychological Association: How parents and their adult children can build strong relationships
• Harvard Business Review: How Family Dynamics shape you
• Harvard Health: Take a moment to be mindful
• Forbes: How to take back control of your calendar  
• New York Times: The mostly mindful parent
• Forbes: 5 ways to create more time in your calendar
• New York Times: How group chats rule the world