The Motivation Burrito
By Melissa Rodriguez
The Motivation BurritoDec 15, 2020
How to Survive
Gone too Soon
Episode 84: 1-800-Eff-You
Episode 83: Women's/Mental Health
Episode 82: The Purging Process
Episode 81: New Adventures
Episode 80: Trash Bag Trauma
Episode 79: The Ugly, the Messy, the Choice
Episode 78: My Truth about Anxiety and Depression
Episode 77: Podcasts, Painting and Expression
Episode 76: The Forgotten
Episode 75: The Cape May Jenga House
Episode 74: Lion's Gate Portal - Brave Decisions
Episode 73: Not a Housewife
Episode 72: Burrito Therapy
Episode 71: One Year Later
Episode 70: Too Much on my Plate
Episode 69: Love and Anxiety
Episode 68: Relationship Fail, Anchors and Going All In
Episode 67: Happiness
Episode 66: Getting Deep with the Emotions lol
Episode 65: Heart to Heart
Episode 64: Tankedddd
Episode 63: The Secret of the Maneater
Episode 62: Have Your F**king Cake
Episode 61: Checking In, Checking Out
Episode 60: Harley Jade
Episode 59: Sitting in the Dark
Episode 58: When it All Breaks
Episode 57: When Life Throws a Burrito at You
Episode 56: A Man's Heart
Episode 55: I'm Not Going Anywhere
Episode 54: When Logic Fails, the Heart Prevails
Episode 53: The Greatest Gift
Episode 52: Weather the Storm
If you're like me, it felt like you left everything behind. You walked into the storm brave and confident, and then realized, you have no jacket, no umbrella. You're vulnerable, you're exposed, you're unprotected.
The question becomes, do you move forward in faith? Or do you move forward in fear?
Episode 51: Build a Better House
Episode 50: Grief and Cycles
Episode 49: A Year in Reflection
Episode 48: Election Anxiety
Episode 47: Stripped Down: My Instagram Series
Episode 46: CROSSOVER: That's My Burrito
Podcast host and NYC Comedian Stan Talouis joins me in a Super Awesome Crossover Event. That's My Shit Podcast and The Motivation Burrito join together to bring you "That's My Burrito". This episode is the meatiest, super stuffed burrito of burritos and we talk everything under the sun from the Media/Performance Industry, therapy and Mental Health, college days and life as a 30-something. You don't want to miss this one.
Episode 45: Belief Wars, Branding and Be-ers (not Beers) with Katherine Elizabeth
I am super excited to have Katherine Elizabeth on this overdue episode. Katherine is the person behind the awesome logo and branding of The Motivation Burrito and has given life to what was a crazy idea. She captured the essence of me, of this podcast and she's just so EPIC. Not only that, but in true Burrito styles, she shares how during our time together, we underwent a process of shifting and "belief wars". Did I mention, she's EPIC?
Episode 44: Resistance
After talking about this topic on and off for a few episodes, I finally dug deep into the topic and sat with my own resistance. Especially since I hit a wall last week and was unable to record Friday's episode. By taking the time and space needed to do this, I finally came up with 4 ways to start moving past the resistance. Keep in mind, this is just a starting point, but having the awareness and having a place to start is better than being stuck! If any of these work for you, please let me know!
GREAT NEWS: Website is now Live! Check out www.themotivationburrito.com and check us out on IG @themotivationburrito and Facebook: The Motivation Burrito Podcast
Episode 43: Pleasure and Pain: FOOD
Episode 42: Tonight We W(h)ine!
A couple of years ago, I had this idea for a book that I was going to call Tonight We W(h)ine. In this gem of a book would be a wine pairing for each mood, situation or whatever was going on in our lives. The subtitle was just as great: Unbelievably True Stories About Life: Best Served with a Drink or Three. But since I never had the time or did the research necessary for this book, I decided to dive into what wines would go best with the Shit Storm of Emotions I've been feeling! Enjoy!
Episode 41: Tacos, Ta-Tas and Tequila
Episode 40: Shadow Season
Episode 39: The Downside of Vulnerability
Last week's episode received mix reactions and to be honest, it threw me for a loop. I couldn't understand how such an important, profound, pivotal moment in my life didn't land and that I actually ended up having to explain or justify myself. And then I realized, it all comes down to what we have been programmed to believe and that a lot of us are still holding on to the idea that being vulnerable or emotional is not okay. So this is a very important message on the impact these beliefs have.
Episode 38: Love Karma: Breaking Up with Twin Flames
WARNING: If you are an empath or an HSP (highly sensitive person), I recommend tissues.
This is THE ONE. The episode where I finally bare it all from top to bottom. From the one who broke my heart to the one who opened it back up. Also I may have forgotten or missed some details. It's super hard to do a podcast episode when you're literally CRYING. This is what happens when you reach the height of your resistance and your choice is to either run and hide, or face it head on and take that leap of faith. I've only been talking about it for a while now. I've finally taken that leap.
Episode 37: Crisis on Burrito Earth!
This week was like the week of triggers, memories and past pains. A lot of stuff came up for me to the point where I not only imploded, but I spent a whole day and a half of crying. While September and October usually seem to be a season of grieving and releasing, I have done this long enough to know it doesn't have to be and that together, we can move through it better. It won't always be easy, but it will be worth it.