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The Flourish Podcast

The Flourish Podcast

By Michelle Holmes + Devin Abellon

The Flourish Podcast, hosted by Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes, is dedicated to helping high performers create the impact they desire without sacrificing themselves in the process. Listen in for candid conversations about mental health, building an intentional life, thriving at work and home as a high performer, and all the choices we can make to truly FLOURISH.
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30: Is It "Golden Handcuffs" or Your Work Mindset?

The Flourish PodcastMay 15, 2024

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30: Is It "Golden Handcuffs" or Your Work Mindset?

30: Is It "Golden Handcuffs" or Your Work Mindset?

Many in the corporate world have felt the tug of their "golden handcuffs" (ie. the benefits they receive from their employer that are designed to encourage them to stay with the company) when they think about leaving their company for a new role.


But is this a bad thing?


Join Devin and Michelle in this captivating episode where they talk about golden handcuffs vs. work mindset- because the two are often confused.

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

May 15, 202427:32
29: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

29: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is often times described as "feeling like a fraud". Sometimes we could even feel that we don't deserve recognition for the things we do in our work because they feel "too easy".


No matter how this phenomenon shows up for you, if you have this unpleasant feeling, we have tips for you!


Join Michelle and Devin in this episode with some very tangible advice and a ROADMAP to follow to help yourself out of Imposter Syndrome.


LINK TO ROADMAP referenced during today's episode

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI



May 01, 202436:23
28: Crafting a Minimalist Mindset at Work and Home

28: Crafting a Minimalist Mindset at Work and Home

Minimalism at home is pretty well known by now... but what about at work? Tune in for this episode, as Michelle and Devin talk about how you can adopt a minimalist mindset and the long list of benefits of doing so for wellness.


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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI


Apr 17, 202439:17
27: Flourish During Transitions- Planning for Big Life Changes

27: Flourish During Transitions- Planning for Big Life Changes

Planning on making a big life change sometime soon? Whether it's a career change, marriage, family, new baby, move, or something else- we might be a mix of excited and nervous. In this episode, join Michelle and Devin as they talk about how to flourish during these transitions and find success in planning for these life changes.

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

Apr 03, 202427:60
26: Home Away from Home- Staying ON TRACK when you're on THE ROAD

26: Home Away from Home- Staying ON TRACK when you're on THE ROAD

Join Team Flourish in this episode where Devin, pro traveler, gives all of his best advice to stay on track with your health and wellbeing while traveling for work or pleasure!

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI




Mar 20, 202445:17
25: How to Stay Alive When Your Job is Killing You

25: How to Stay Alive When Your Job is Killing You

Join Devin and Michelle in a conversation about the necessary components for wellness, especially for those in high demand, high performance roles.

This is a foundational episode to anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing!

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

Mar 06, 202440:21
24: 10 Personal Development Books to Read in 2024

24: 10 Personal Development Books to Read in 2024

Want to do more reading in 2024? We gotchu!!


In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, Devin and Michelle list their Top 10 Personal Development books for you to read in 2024.


Links to all the books mentioned (affiliate links):

The Happiness Equation - Neil Pasricha

All Marketers are Liars - Seth Godin

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey

First, Break All The Rules - Marcus Buckingham

When Men Think Private Thoughts - Gordon McDonald

Atomic Habits- James Clear

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- Greg McKeown

Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most - Greg McKeown

It's Not Your Money: How to Live Fully from Divine Abundance - Tosha Silver

Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love- Brian Weiss MD

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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

Feb 21, 202439:47
23: Using Boundaries to Help Combat Burnout

23: Using Boundaries to Help Combat Burnout

Boundaries can go a loooong way in helping us recover from burnout, and ensure we take care of ourselves along the way. We have some INTERNAL work to do!


Self care is great, but what if we could use a strategy to help us stave off resentment and overwhelm using MOMENT by MOMENT awareness?


In this episode, we dive into expectations around work, with our leadership team, ourselves, and communication when it comes to supportive boundaries.


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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

Feb 07, 202430:39
22: Symptoms of Burnout

22: Symptoms of Burnout

Burnout ISN'T just a hard week at work where a weekend out of the office will refresh you. NOPE! It goes deeper than that.


In this episode of The Flourish Podcast, we dive into the real symptoms of burnout so you know what you're dealing with.


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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI

Jan 24, 202424:44
21: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking

21: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking

What's better than picturing everyone in the audience in their underwear? Listen in for some fresh advice from Devin and Michelle on how to overcome the fear of public speaking and get ready to OWN your next presentation!


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The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH. We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process. In this podcast, we show you HOW.


Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com


Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/devinonLI


Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: www.tinyurl.com/michelleonLI


Sep 13, 202335:49
20: New Beginnings, Fresh Energy!
Aug 30, 202328:47
19: Common Limiting Beliefs for High Performers
Aug 16, 202339:42
18: GRATITUDE vs Comparison Traps
Aug 02, 202327:12
17: Work Evolution Post Covid: Should Companies Mandate a Return to Office?
Jul 20, 202335:28
16: How to Stop Thinking About Work ALL THE TIME!
Jul 05, 202320:23
15: Networking for INTROVERTS!!
Jun 07, 202301:01:37
14: Manage your ENERGY not your TIME for better productivity, impact, and health!
May 24, 202349:19
13: Can you use mentorship to skyrocket your success?
May 10, 202335:50
12: How to Disconnect in a Permanently Connected World
Apr 26, 202341:32
11: How to Lead an EFFECTIVE, Results-Oriented Meeting
Apr 05, 202330:46
10: Using Consistency to Reach your Goals + What To Do When Life Happens
Mar 22, 202324:21
9: The Power of Saying NO... how to open the lines of communication to avoid burning out AND what should we say YES to?
Mar 09, 202351:04
8: Quiet Quitting- 2 Perspectives and is it the antidote to Burnout?
Feb 22, 202345:26
7: How to Win the Day- Improve Productivity + Performance in your Workday

7: How to Win the Day- Improve Productivity + Performance in your Workday

In this episode, join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes as we dive into what it takes to win the day... on a real level.  Like, how should we organize our tasks?  What do we do when we get trapped by an energy vampire?  And how can we get out of work mode...and move on with our day?  

Let's dive in and get Devin + Michelle's top tips for creating daily success.  

FREE WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD: Follow along with us and create your own very successful day with the worksheet we reference! https://www.flourishbymichelle.com/wintheday

The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-abellon-p-e-55368538/

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleholmes713/

Feb 10, 202337:45
6: New Year's Resolutions- Should you make them? Is it too late? And best practices!
Jan 25, 202338:56
5: Course Correction (Part 2) What to do when you've gotten off track professionally or personally

5: Course Correction (Part 2) What to do when you've gotten off track professionally or personally

What happens when you find yourself off course?  What about when you've worked so hard and thought you'd end up happy, but somehow you don't exactly feel like that?  Join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes in the second part of this discussion as they talk COURSE CORRECTING. If you've ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel... this one is for you.

FREE WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD: Follow along with us and create your own personal roadmap with the worksheet we reference in Episodes 2 & 3! https://www.flourishbymichelle.com/roadmap/

The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-abellon-p-e-55368538/

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleholmes713/

Jan 11, 202330:23
4: Course Correction (Part 1) What to do when you've gotten off track professionally or personally

4: Course Correction (Part 1) What to do when you've gotten off track professionally or personally

What happens when you find yourself off course?  What about when you've worked so hard and thought you'd end up happy, but somehow you don't exactly feel like that?  Join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes as they discuss COURSE CORRECTING. If you've ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel... this one is for you.

FREE WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD: Follow along with us and create your own personal roadmap with the worksheet we reference in Episodes 2 & 3! https://www.flourishbymichelle.com/roadmap/

The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-abellon-p-e-55368538/

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleholmes713/

Jan 11, 202326:51
3: Create your Roadmap (Part 2) Define your own version of SUCCESS

3: Create your Roadmap (Part 2) Define your own version of SUCCESS

In this episode, continue the conversation as co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes talk about creating a ROADMAP for success. What does success mean to you and how can we define that?  How can you guide yourself towards your own fulfilling path in life, career, and home?  Let's dive in with CREATING our own personal roadmap.

FREE WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD: Follow along with us and create your own personal roadmap with the worksheet we reference! https://www.flourishbymichelle.com/roadmap/

The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-abellon-p-e-55368538/

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleholmes713/

Jan 11, 202329:55
2: Creating Your Roadmap (Part 1) Define your own version of SUCCESS

2: Creating Your Roadmap (Part 1) Define your own version of SUCCESS

In this episode, join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes as we dive into creating a ROADMAP for success. What does success mean to you and how can we define that?  How can you guide yourself towards your own fulfilling path in life, career, and home?  Let's dive in with CREATING our own personal roadmap. 

FREE WORKBOOK DOWNLOAD: Follow along with us and create your own personal roadmap with the worksheet we reference! https://www.flourishbymichelle.com/roadmap/ 

The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.

Booking Inquiries: Reach out to the Flourish team for coaching, consulting, and workshop inquiries at flourishpodcastdm@gmail.com

Connect with Devin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-abellon-p-e-55368538/

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleholmes713/ 

Jan 11, 202329:54
1: What is FLOURISH? Welcome to The Flourish Podcast!

1: What is FLOURISH? Welcome to The Flourish Podcast!

Join co-hosts Devin Abellon and Michelle Holmes in their first podcast episode!  


We cover: 

1. Who are we and why are we hosting this podcast? 

2. Who is this podcast for?

3. What does success mean in our world?

4. What can you expect from us on this podcast?


This is a great get-to-know-us episode, but there's so much more for us to cover! We'll see you in the next one!


The Flourish Podcast is built on candid conversations on what it means to truly FLOURISH.  We believe every individual can create the impact they desire, without sacrificing themselves in the process.  In this podcast, we show you HOW.  


Jan 11, 202336:50