Embrace Your Inner Boldness

About Embrace Your Inner Boldness

Dive into a world where confidence meets courage and authenticity leads the way! Join Melissa Henning-Frank, an Army veteran, success coach, and certified expert in emotional intelligence, personality types and change management, on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and a decade specializing in learning and development, Melissa Henning-Frank brings unparalleled insights and real-life strategies to help you break free from fear and embrace the unknown. Each episode of Embrace Your Inner Boldness explores powerful topics like overcoming limiting beliefs, healing from the things we don't talk about, building self-awareness, and navigating life's challenges with resilience. Tune in for personal stories, expert interviews, and actionable tips that will inspire you to live boldly and unapologetically. Whether you're seeking to make daring moves in your career, improve your relationships, or simply embrace who you truly are, this podcast is your go-to source for motivation and growth. Ready to stop playing small and start experiencing your boldest life? Subscribe now and join our vibrant community of "feel the fear and do it anyway" individuals who are taking charge of their lives, one bold step at a time.

Publisher

Melissa Henning-Frank

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

93 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   See The Human Behind The Behavior: How Leaders Can Respond to Abuse With Awareness & Empathy

   Content note: this episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while you listen, and pause or skip ahead whenever you need to. Most of us were trained to leave home stuff at the door when we clock in... but abuse doesn't stay home. More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. have experienced violence or stalking by an intimate partner, and that means survivors are on your team, in your Monday meeting, and on your second shift crew right now. In this episode, Melissa breaks down what the numbers look like in the faces you see every day, how abuse quietly shows up in attendance, focus, and performance, and what your role as a leader actually is. You don't need to be anyone's therapist. You DO need awareness, empathy, and the willingness to get curious before you write someone up. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "leave it at the door" was never realistic, and what it costs your people and your team Relatable statistics on domestic violence and sexual assault, and what they mean for your workplace The signs that may show up in performance, plus why the person causing harm can be a safety concern at work too A simple script for opening a caring, private conversation about what you've noticed Eight practical ways to respond with empathy while still holding expectations If you or someone you love needs support National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org (https://www.thehotline.org/) RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or visit rainn.org (https://www.rainn.org/) Check with your HR team about your organization's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 Sources mentioned in this episode CDC National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey 2023/2024 summary (Safe States Alliance) CDC NISVS 2023/2024 Sexual Violence Data Brief RAINN statistics (https://www.rainn.org/node/2717) WomenSV: Domestic Violence and the Workplace DomesticShelters.org: Economic Impact of Domestic Violence Resilience: When Domestic Violence Comes to Work (https://resiliencemi.org/domestic-violence-workplace/) CDC NISVS overview (archived)

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   29 Sept 2026

   Trust Your Body, Quiet The Shame: Shiftwave & Healing With Theresa Hubbard

   What if your body has been trying to tell you something all along? In this episode, I'm joined by Theresa Hubbard, licensed family therapist, retreat facilitator, and host of the My Inner Knowing podcast. With over 35,000 hours of client work and training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, breathwork, and so much more, Theresa brings a rare blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the conversation. She also serves as Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board for The Battle Within, supporting veterans and first responders. Theresa and I talk about how perfectionism grows out of our deep need for connection and belonging, and how she uses an "observer" approach to stay curious about herself during seasons of growth and visibility. She shares why she has trained herself to trust physical sensations as a reliable source of information, even when the story in her head is loud. We also dive into Shiftwave, a technology that combines sensory deprivation, guided imagery, breathwork, and full-body bilateral stimulation to help regulate the nervous system. Theresa explains how she pairs it with traditional therapy to support clients working through trauma, shame, and regret, and why she's advocating to bring it into VA programs so veterans can move out of that constant high-alert state. If you've ever felt stuck in your head, weighed down by shame, or disconnected from your body, this conversation is for you. In this episode: How perfectionism connects to our need for belonging The "observer" approach for self-curiosity during growth Learning to trust your body's signals What Shiftwave is and how Theresa uses it alongside therapy Supporting veterans in regulating their nervous systems Theresa's upcoming case studies, clinical protocols, and professional guide Connect with Theresa Hubbard: Website: https://theresahubbard.com Connect with Melissa: https://linktr.ee/becoming_bold_llc Until next time, please be kind to your mind.

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   3 Sept 2026

   8 Ways to Feel Ready For The Conversation You're Dreading

   You feel it before you even open your mouth. Heart rate up, thoughts racing, adrenaline showing up to a conversation you didn't invite it to. In this episode, Melissa shares 8 ways to feel ready for the conversation you've been dreading: 4 things you can do in the moment to bring the emotional charge down, and 4 things to work on beforehand so you walk in prepared, grounded, and less likely to walk away wishing you'd handled it differently. Follow for more helpful tips for home and work! https://linktr.ee/becoming_bold_llc

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

198

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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65

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32