Inspired by the arrival of a new family member, Mel Selcho reflects on how expectations shape our relationships with others and ourselves. Drawing from her experiences as an auntie, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a cancer survivor, she discusses the liberation found in letting go of expectations. Mel challenges listeners to love their lives unconditionally, even when things don't go according to plan, and offers practical advice on how to cultivate this mindset.

In this heartfelt episode, Mel Selcho invites listeners to reflect on the power of presence and connection, especially during uncertain times. While there are things in life we cannot control—like medical scans or tests—there’s something powerful in simply being present with each other.

Mel explores the metaphor of sitting on a bench in the garden of emotions, offering a space where we can share our feelings together.

While we may not control life’s big moments (looking at you, PET scans!), we can share the bench and enjoy those cosmic winks that remind us of the beauty in just being present. It’s like the universe giving a little nudge and saying, “Hey, I see you!”

Radical acceptance isn’t just for our bodies, our habits, or our frenemies—it’s for our finances too. Loving the dollars that come our way in cash and in kind is important to embracing the impact of the work we do in the world. Listen in to learn how to stop judging ourselves and our wages and step up as the stewards of just commerce.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why loving the money you earn is not selling out to toxic capitalism
• How our society teaches us to judge the dollars we make (and why that needs to stop)
• How our pay is connected and not connected to the value of our work
• The three big roadblocks to loving the dollars that flow our way
• Radical acceptance in action: How to shift from judging money to welcoming what it does for you