The Honor You Podcast | Practical Tools for High Performance in Life, Careers, & Relationships Without Self-Abandonment

In the first of a 2-part series, Melissa discusses procrastination through a deeper lens — not just as a productivity issue, but as a disconnect between what you truly desire and the action you’re willing to take. She shares why putting off the things you genuinely want can leave you exhausted, out of alignment, resentful, and disconnected from your purpose.
Melissa also explores the connection between soul desires, emotional stress, anxiety, alignment, and fulfillment, while setting the stage for part two of this series on how to actually stop procrastinating and start moving forward.
In Part 1, Melissa Discusses:
Why procrastination is often tied to fear, misalignment, and emotional exhaustion
How ignoring your desires can create stress symptoms like anxiety and agitation
How to recognize when your life is out of alignment
Why regret and resentment build when you keep putting off what matters to you
Why your mind both pushes you toward change and resists it at the same time
The difference between temporary discomfort and deep fulfillment
Listen If:
You keep putting off something you deeply want to do
You feel mentally exhausted from constantly “thinking about” making changes
You’re craving more alignment, peace, or fulfillment in your life
You’ve been ignoring a dream, goal, or desire that keeps resurfacing
You want a more purpose-driven and intentional life
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
This Episode Is For:
Anyone who feels disconnected from themselves
People navigating burnout, anxiety, or feeling stuck
Anyone struggling with procrastination or overthinking
Entrepreneurs, leaders, or professionals craving more alignment
Listeners interested in purpose, personal growth, and honoring themselves
Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In honor of Mother's Day, we are bringing back a fan favorite episode of the Honor You Podcast. Melissa say down with a very special guest, her mom, for a conversation about motherhood, fear, big life decisions, and what it actually looks like to honor yourself as a mother.
Together, they talked about becoming a mom at a young age, raising a family while still figuring yourself out, making difficult decisions that other people may not understand, and learning to trust your inner knowing instead of outside expectations.
Melissa’s mom shares how she eventually realized she wanted more out of life — more freedom, more fulfillment, more time with family, and more alignment with who she truly was. From moving away from their hometown to starting her own business later in life, this conversation explores what can happen when you stop living from fear and start listening to your soul instead.
This episode is honest, grounded, emotional at times, and a reminder that living your purpose and honoring yourself doesn’t always look neat or comfortable. Sometimes it looks like making the hard decision, trusting yourself anyway, and creating a life that actually feels aligned.
In this episode, Melissa and her mom discuss…
What it means to honor yourself as a mom, wife, and woman
Learning to trust your soul instead of outside expectations
Making scary life decisions that ultimately led to more alignment and fulfillment
Starting over, starting a business, and creating a life that felt more purposeful
Why happiness, peace, and alignment matter just as much as responsibility
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Listen if…
You’ve been overthinking a major life or career decision
Fear has been keeping you from making a change
You know you want more, but aren’t sure how to trust yourself yet
You’re trying to reconnect with your intuition and inner knowing
You enjoy honest conversations about purpose, alignment, growth, and family
Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
This episode is for people who…
have been feeling disconnected from yourself or your purpose
are craving a more aligned, fulfilling life 
struggle with guilt around prioritizing your happiness
feel like their soul is calling them toward something different
are trying to figure out what honoring yourself actually looks like in real life
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this episode, Melissa shares a real, behind-the-scenes look at what she’s navigating in this current season of life and business, specifically around self coaching, honoring yourself, and finally going all in on what you truly want.
She opens up about the fear, resistance, and mindset patterns that show up when you pursue something that deeply matters, and shares how she’s learning to work with her mind instead of against it.
This is an honest, in-the-moment conversation about what it actually looks like to embody personal growth, not just intellectualize it.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
What self coaching actually looks like in real life (not just theory)
Why you might not be following through on what you truly want
How to identify and shift limiting beliefs that are shaping your results
Using your mind as a tool instead of feeling controlled by it
Listen if:
You feel stuck between what you want and what you’re actually doing
You keep starting and stopping on something that matters to you
You’re navigating fear, doubt, or visibility in business or life
You want practical ways to self coach and shift your mindset
You’re craving a more aligned, fulfilling version of success
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
 
Mentioned in this Episode:
Rewritten with Jessica Graham
Stacey Boehman’s 2K for 2K
Mediation with Jenni Wedmore Priority List
Melissa's Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
This episode is for:
Entrepreneurs and sales professionals seeking aligned success
High achievers who feel successful on paper but disconnected internally
Anyone working on mindset, self coaching, or personal growth
People ready to stop overthinking and start working with their mind intentionally
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this episode, Melissa breaks down what it really means to define success on your own terms, and why most people are measuring it all wrong. She shares her perspective on aligned success as the combination of purpose and profit, and how to stop drifting through life on autopilot and start making intentional choices that actually reflect what you want.
If you’ve ever questioned whether the path you’re on is truly yours, or felt like something is “missing” or “wrong”, this episode will help you rethink how you define, measure, and move toward success.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
Why traditional definitions of success often leave people feeling unfulfilled
What “enough” money actually means, and why you need to define it
How to identify your soul’s desires (without overcomplicating it)
Practical ways to measure both fulfillment and financial success
Why “going with the flow” might be keeping you stuck
The role of honesty and willingness in creating the life you want
Listen if:
You’re questioning what success actually means for you
You want more clarity around purpose and fulfillment
You’re building a business or career but feel misaligned
You’re ready to be more intentional with your life and goals
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected this Friday, May 1, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa. 
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
This episode is for:
Anyone redefining success in a new season of life
People who feel like something is “missing” despite external success
Those who want both financial success and personal fulfillment
Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners
Sales professionals and high achievers
Melissa’s Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this spicy bonus episode, Melissa brings you inside a real coaching conversation from one of her pods—where people, in this case, entrepreneurs come together to work through what’s actually getting in their way of aligned success.
Note:The clients have given their permission for this session to be shared and were provided the opportunity to preview and approve the content prior to airing.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear a client talk through the pressure to “produce something,” the spiral of second-guessing her work, and the very real moment where momentum turns into doubt. What unfolds is a powerful shift—from “maybe this isn’t for me” to recognizing what’s actually happening underneath it all.
Melissa coaches in real time on the pattern so many entrepreneurs fall into: when things get hard, often we don’t push through, rather we pivot, we question everything, and we go back to what feels safe (planning, learning, thinking… instead of executing).
Melissa offers both 1:1 coaching and small group “coaching pods” for entrepreneurs and sales professionals looking for aligned success which ensures there is profit and purpose in your life. The pods are designed for individuals who want high-level support in a more collaborative setting—the same level of coaching as offered in the 1:1 containers, shared among a small group (no more than 5 people), allowing for powerful insights, shared experiences, and a more accessible investment.
To learn more about working together, visit: melissacoloton.com/services
If you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Episode Guest:
Brandy Chieco is the founder and Showit website designer behind Disco Lemon Design, where she builds strategy-led websites for women ready to show up online like the experts they actually are.
https://discolemondesign.com/
Find her on IG @brandolyn.chieco
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
In this episode, we discuss…
Where “this is hard” turns into “maybe this isn’t for me”
Why you keep pivoting instead of following through
What’s really happening when you feel stuck in creation mode
How comparison quietly fuels self-doubt (“is my work even good enough?”)
Why your brain defaults to “start over” instead of “keep going” and how to honor yourself when this happens
Listen if:
You’ve started multiple versions of something and finished none of them
You feel pressure to “produce” but keep second-guessing your direction
You hit a wall in your business and immediately want to pivot
You’re great at planning… but execution feels heavy or scary
You find yourself asking, “Is this even possible for me?”
This episode is for:
Entrepreneurs who feel stuck in a cycle of stopping and starting
Creatives who struggle with finishing what they begin
People who default to planning instead of putting their work out there
Anyone navigating self-doubt, comparison, or fear of being seen
Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this episode, Melissa breaks down the 10 biggest lessons she’s learned from her midlife pivot—from corporate anxiety burnout to building an entrepreneurial life rooted in aligned success. She shares how to navigate fear, identity shifts, financial uncertainty, and the reality of starting over.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
The moment everything shifted—and why she couldn’t ignore it anymore
Why both purpose and profit matter when pursuing “aligned success” 
The hidden costs of chasing money without fulfillment
How fear, identity, and societal expectations keep people stuck
What it actually looks like to bet on yourself midlife
Listen If:
You feel stuck in a successful life that doesn’t actually feel good
You’re questioning your career, purpose, or next chapter
You’ve hit burnout, anxiety, or a “this can’t be it” moment
You want more meaning, fulfillment, and alignment—but don’t know how
You’re considering a midlife pivot but feel scared to make the leap
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa. 
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
This Episode Is For:
High performers who have “checked all the boxes” but still feel unfulfilled
Professionals in their 30s, 40s, or 50s navigating a life or career shift
Anyone torn between financial security and pursuing purpose
People ready to redefine success on their own terms
Aspiring entrepreneurs or coaches who feel called to something more
Melissa’s Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.
 

In this bonus episode, Melissa shares a real coaching conversation with a client navigating energy, momentum, and the pressure to “push through.”
Together, they unpack what it looks like to honor your natural rhythm instead of forcing productivity, especially when your energy doesn’t operate in a steady, linear way.
Note:The clients have given their permission for this session to be shared and were provided the opportunity to preview and approve the content prior to airing.
This episode explores how your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns around work and success can either support you, or keep you stuck in frustration. You’ll hear a powerful shift in real time as the client moves from pressure and self-judgment to trust and alignment.
As part of her coaching, Melissa also integrates Human Design to help clients understand their natural energy patterns and how they’re designed to work, create, and lead.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it “wrong” because you don’t operate like everyone else, this conversation will open up a new perspective.
Melissa offers both 1:1 coaching and small group “coaching pods” for entrepreneurs and sales professionals looking for aligned success which ensures there is profit and purpose in your life. The pods are designed for individuals who want high-level support in a more collaborative setting—the same level of coaching as offered in the 1:1 containers, shared among a small group (no more than 5 people), allowing for powerful insights, shared experiences, and a more accessible investment.
To learn more about working together, visit: melissacoloton.com/services
If you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Episode Guests:
Akeisha de Baat
Akeisha helps women feel completely different in their body in about 45 minutes.
This work blends body awareness, energy work, and gentle guidance to help you step out of tension and back into ease.  
 
Website: www.akeishadebaat.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/akeishadb.wellness 
Jessica Graham Coaching
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jessicagraham.storycoach/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-graham-story-coach/
Website
https://jessicagrahamcoaching.com/
In this bonus episode, Melissa:
Coaches a client through frustration around momentum and inconsistency
Explores how honoring your natural energy cycles can improve results
Breaks down how thought patterns create repeated outcomes
Introduces a more empowering belief to replace “this is just how I am”
Shares how Human Design can support understanding your energy and workflow
Reframes “pushing through” into allowing and trusting your flow
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa.This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful shift she’s experiencing right now: what it really means to honor your mind to support your soul’s desires,and how your thoughts may be the missing link between where you are and what you want.
She breaks down how understanding your brain and taking specific actions can help you stop spiraling, start creating better results, and finally feel aligned in your life and business.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like things “should be working by now,” this episode will help you rethink your mindset in a way that’s practical, honest, and actually attainable.
In this episode, Melissa:
Breaks down how your mind impacts your results 
Walks through real examples of shifting thoughts from scarcity to possibility
Gives a simple, actionable way to start noticing and changing your thoughts
Challenges common excuses around not having time for mindset work
 
Listen if:
You feel stuck or frustrated in your life or business
You keep asking yourself “what am I doing wrong?”
You struggle with negative or repetitive thoughts
You’ve tried mindset work but it hasn’t “clicked” yet
You want practical ways to incorporate thought work into your life 
 
This episode is for:
Anyone who feel successful but not fulfilled
Anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or overthinking
People ready to take ownership of their thoughts and results
Entrepreneurs navigating inconsistency or growth phases
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa. 
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Melissa’s Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab i​s now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

In this episode, Melissa explores how expectations combined with entitlement can quietly sabotage your purpose, fulfillment, and deepest desires. She shares a personal story about navigating physical challenges in midlife and unpacks the neuroscience behind expectations, why our brains create them and how they can both help and hinder us. Melissa also walks through practical steps to help you stay committed to your goals without giving up when things don’t go as planned.
In this episode, Melissa discusses:
Why expectations are a natural function of the brain
How entitlement sneaks in (even when we don’t realize it)
The connection between expectations, disappointment, and giving up
The difference between aligned desire vs. unrealistic expectation
5 practical ways to stay committed to your goals without self-sabotage
Listen if:
You feel frustrated when things don’t go as planned
You’ve given up on goals that once felt deeply important
You struggle with motivation when results aren’t immediate
You want to better understand your mindset and patterns
This episode is for:
People navigating a new season of life
Entrepreneurs or aspiring business owners
Anyone feeling stuck between desire and disappointment
Listeners who want a more grounded, realistic approach to growth
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa. 
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Melissa’s Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.

Melissa is celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Honor You Podcast and sharing 10 powerful lessons she’s learned about consistency, confidence, aligned success, and honoring yourself. From starting before you’re ready to redefining success on your own terms, this episode is both reflective and actionable for anyone building something meaningful in their life or business.
Giveaway:
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast, Melissa is hosting a special giveaway for listeners. 
To enter, simply leave a review of the podcast and share it with someone via text, email, or any method you prefer. 
Then, take a screenshot of your review and your share, and send both as proof to Melissa at info@melissacoloton.com
One winner will be selected at the end of April, 2026 to receive a free one-on-one coaching session with Melissa. 
This session is open to anyone and can be used to work through a specific challenge or gain clarity on your own definition of aligned success.
In this episode, Melissa:
Celebrates one year of consistent podcasting and what it taught her
Reviews her concept of “aligned success” 
Shares why “just starting” is key
Talks about the importance of getting support and asking for help
Explains how confidence is built through reps
Opens up about accountability 
Highlights the power of communication 
Reflects on growth, visibility, and being heard
Introduces a vision for the future of the podcast
Listen if:
You’ve been procrastinating starting something important
Consistency or follow-through is a challenge for you
You’re redefining what success means to you
You’re balancing purpose and making money
You need a mindset reset around growth and progress
This episode is for:
High performers craving more alignment and fulfillment
Anyone navigating a transition or new chapter
People who feel stuck, unseen, or unsure where to start
Entrepreneurs and solopreneurs 
And…if you’re ready to explore a life of Aligned Success, Click here to book a free 1-hour consultation with Melissa.
Melissa’s Free Resources To Help Get You Started:
Take my Quiz: Where Are You Abandoning Yourself? and receive a free 7-day targeted action plan to get started
My free 3-part “Introduction to Honoring Yourself” email series - get it here
The Honor You Course: If you're ready to take your next step toward aligned success, I'm excited to share that the ​self-paced version of The Honor You Lab  is now open! The Honor You Lab is a 6‑week transformational reset designed for professionals who know there has to be a better way than burnout, survival, and autopilot success. Inside the Lab you’ll find structured audio lessons, activities, and prompts to help you develop a new internal framework that helps you reset, reconnect with yourself, and live life according to your needs, not external expectations.
Let’s connect!
Instagram: @melissa_coloton
Website: melissacoloton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-coloton-coach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.c.fernandes.50/
TikTok: @melissacoloton
YouTube: @melissacolotonshow
About The Honor You Podcast
The Honor You Podcast explores personal growth, purpose, identity, and what it means to honor who you are becoming, without burnout, shame, or hustle culture.
Hosted by Melissa Coloton, the show blends reflection, insight, and practical tools through the framework of The Honor You Method, offering grounded guidance for navigating transitions, leadership, and aligned decision-making.
Each episode invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make intentional choices rooted in your values, your season, and your well-being.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about honoring yourself, one aligned step at a time.