The Honor You Podcast

My Journey To Honoring Myself (and how you can too)

Join host Melissa Coloton on The Honor You Podcast as she opens up about her journey from corporate burnout, anxiety, and physical pain to discovering authentic purpose and joy.
Six years ago, Melissa's first panic attack while driving to work became the catalyst for a complete life transformation. What started as chronic anxiety and physical pain that left her unable to drive eventually led her to question everything about her high-achieving corporate lifestyle.
With the support of a coach, she gradually learned to tune into her inner voice and make choices that aligned with her well-being. The shift wasn’t overnight, but eventually, she took the bold step to leave her corporate career behind, build her own business and develop The Honor You Method.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your job or wondered if something more fulfilling is possible, this episode offers a real and honest look at what it takes to do the inner work—and create lasting change.

Permission to Want More: Building a Career That Honors You

This week's episode of The Honor You Podcast features a conversation between Melissa and Jana, an entrepreneur who transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Jana showed entrepreneurial spirit from childhood but found herself trapped in corporate anxiety at a digital advertising agency after business school. In 2018, she left to start her own business, experiencing ups and downs that ultimately became the catalyst for her authentic path. Jana defines "honoring yourself" as "having your own back no matter what" - learning boundaries and trusting your body's intuitive signals over your mind's resistance. Her key message: painful experiences often lead to our most authentic paths, and having the courage to honor your desires, even when scary, can transform setbacks into stepping stones.
Learn More about Jana:
Website: bedsidebusinessplan.com
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Website: https://melissacoloton.com/
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How To Honor Yourself In Relationships

In this episode Melissa Coloton discusses the Honor You Method for managing relationship triggers in both romantic and professional relationships. 
She shares a personal example where, instead of reacting negatively, she recognized she was triggered, processed her emotions, and later communicated her feelings calmly, thus honoring herself in a relationship. 
The Honor You approach focuses on pausing before reacting when upset, taking time to process emotions independently, and then communicating needs without emotional charge or blame.
Melissa also shares her upcoming free mentor lunch hour in June 2025 and her coaching services, including one-to-one coaching and a new group coaching program.
Links to previous podcast episodes mentioned - 
Why You Are Out of What and What to do About It
How To Not Let Your Ego (mind) Direct Your Life
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3 Reasons It's Hard To Honor Your Body (and what to do about it)

In this episode Melissa Coloton explores the essential practice of honoring your body and tuning into its signals. Melissa breaks down three common barriers that prevent us from truly listening to our bodies. Discover practical strategies for building a healthier relationship with your body, embracing discomfort as communication, and finding balance between your mind's demands and your body's needs. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on self-care as an ongoing practice rather than a pursuit of perfection. Plus, catch announcements about upcoming mentor sessions, coaching opportunities, and the new "Abundantly Aligned" group program.
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Why You Are Out Of Whack (and what to do about it)

Ever feel successful on paper but empty inside? You're not alone!
In this episode, Melissa unpacks why high-achieving professionals can still feel out of sync, even when everything looks “successful” on the outside. Drawing from her own experience with anxiety that disrupted her daily routine, she explores three underlying causes of that inner disconnect—and what to do about it.
Melissa shares practical tools from her “Honor You” method to help you reconnect with who you are and what you truly want. If you've ever felt a little off or totally overwhelmed, this episode offers honest talk and useful guidance for starting to heal and connecting to your soul's purpose.
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How Do You Know If You're Living Your Purpose?

Discover the hidden signs your body, mind, and soul reveal about your true  purpose. As a career purpose coach who overcame anxiety and burnout, I share what purpose actually means (hint: it's simpler than you think). Stop settling for "perfect on paper" and uncover authentic alignment in your career journey.
Learn more at: melissa.coloton.com

How To Honor Yourself As A Mother (and why it matters)

Melissa and her mother discuss the courage to honor yourself amid life's challenges. Through personal stories of career changes and tough family decisions, they reveal how trusting your instincts and pursuing fulfillment benefits everyone. Introduces Melissa's "The Honor You Method" for purposeful living.
Learn more at https://melissacoloton.com

How Not To Let Your Ego (mind) Direct Your Life

In this episode, we'll explore how our ego shapes behavior through attachment to external things. We'll unpack what happens in your body during ego activation and share some practical ways to catch yourself in reactive moments—helping you live more authentically from your soul rather than ego.
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What Does It Mean To Honor You?

In this episode, we'll dive into honoring yourself by acknowledging and meeting your authentic needs without compromising your truth. Our three-step journey covers awakening to your mind, body, and soul, and building a daily practice that helps you break free from society's expectations to live aligned with your soul's true desires.
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Advice on Leaving The Corporate World and Following Your Lifelong Dream

A conversation with former HR exec Leah as she shares her journey from burnout to audiobook narrator. Learn practical steps for recognizing when to leave, making a plan, and building a career aligned with your true self. 
Leah: @LeahDanielsVoice (TikTok) I Melissa: https://melissacoloton.com