Podcasts by The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu

The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu

A mental health advocate with an honours in Psychology, and no stranger to the commercial world through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Mel is a sought-after empathetic and inspiring speaker. 

Mel Yu guides and encourages her community to live a meaningful life through the power of authentic story-telling. The Authentic Me connects powerful stories and life lessons to the ears of listeners by interviewing successful game-changers from all walks of life. 

Popular guests include Australian influencers, entertainment artists, life coaches and creative entrepreneurs. Common topics discussed involve self-development, successes, failures, mindset and how to create a life of purpose. 

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The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
Mental Health is your Own Responsibility – Showing up with Jake O’Brien | Ep 31 from 2021-10-10T16:00

Quick one! So sorry for the internet stuffing up our conversation a couple of times during this audio. I hope you can be patient and get through the little cracks in conversation to listen to Ja...

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A powerhouse woman born without hands and feet is leading the way in empowerment | Vanessa Calafiore | Ep 30 from 2021-09-27T12:00

If she can do it - you can too! Living in Melbourne, Vanessa is a motivational speaker, body builder, sponsored athlete, and a women empowerment leader. Vanessa Calafiore was born with a genetic...

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Why you are the way that you are: Anxiety, Attachment Theory and Trauma | Natasa Adamovic | Ep 29 from 2021-09-16T20:00

Natasa Adamovic is a mental health support worker specialising in psychosocial recovery. She manages clients who live with a chronic mental illness ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, OCD ...

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Never Give Up Hope – A 23-year old Young Suicide Survivor Amputee | Lauren McDonough | Ep 28 from 2021-09-03T00:00

SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: If you, or anyone you care for, is in need of professional support, please reach out to Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) or message a Lifeline Cr...

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The Journey to Being True to Yourself: Making Time for Our Inner Work | Yollana Shore | Ep 27 from 2021-08-22T18:00

Yollana has worked 20+ years in helping founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals to embody their true leadership potential. She uses an approach that is authentic, insightful, suppor...

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The chapters of our lives - Introducing my little sister | Michelle Yu | Ep 26 from 2021-07-29T21:00

My sister (currently 22 years old) speaks with so much wisdom, so much understanding of self-development and so much awareness! I loved spending this time with my sister and our ability to have ...

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What is Shadow Work and How to Heal your Inner Trauma | Mel Yu | Ep 25 from 2021-07-16T17:00

Arggghh Shadow Work! What is it? Despite it sounding like some dark, superstitious, witchy stuff - this is actually a form of deep therapeutic work in psychological and spiritual practices. to a...

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THAT GIRL IS CONFIDENT! A conversation between two boss ladies and how you can be one too! | Jada Perfect | Ep 24 from 2021-07-04T19:00

Today’s special boss lady, goes by the name of Jada Perfect. 

Jada is the founder of the women’s social networking community called Boss Lady Events. The platform and community brings t...

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Men’s Mental Health Week: Listen to this if you feel stuck or numb and can’t find the words | Mel Yu | Ep 23 from 2021-06-18T12:00

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has discussions around suicide.

This week I am back with an episode of my own lived experience and journey through mental health, belonging and losi...

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How to Find Yourself in a Lasting Relationship | Mel Yu | Ep 22 from 2021-06-03T18:00

And she is back!!! I guess there are some small perks to Victorian Lockdown 4.50 because with the forced change of pace, I am able to revisit some of these creative passions of mine - PODCASTING...

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Taking off my mask: How COVID-19 ALMOST broke me! | Mel Yu | Ep 21 from 2020-11-12T21:00

I'M BACCCCCK! After a week M.I.A (Missing in Action) on the podcasting front, I have been busy gearing back up for work, events, coaching and consultancy work! It has been a wild mon...

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Brain health is sexy! How to wrangle in your vulnerability and have meaningful conversations around mental health and suicide | Matt Runnalls | Ep 20 from 2020-10-29T19:00

Hi everyone and welcome back to the FINAL episode of SEASON 1 on the Authentic Me Podcast. The past 20 weeks has been a crazy journey to say the least, I wanted to take th...

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Becoming a life coach, how to build an empowering community and accepting YOU ARE ENOUGH! | Laura Grady | Ep 19 from 2020-10-22T19:00

I LOVED THIS ONE! Two women out to empower as many other lives for the time that we are here, I felt this conversation deep into my heart, bones and core. Laura Grady is a female e...

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All things Melbourne Street Culture and the journey of Prahran Summer Jam | Daniel Ella and Eamon Larmon-Ripon | Ep 18 from 2020-10-15T19:00

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Authentic Me. I feel like I have saved this epic Melbourne hometown conversation until the near end of Season 1 of this Podcast. (Season 1 is going to wrap...

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Managing Stress with Yoga, Gut Health and Mindset Hacks for Life! | Evie Kay | Ep 17 from 2020-10-08T19:00

Evie is a Canberra-based Asian Australian who is passionate about health, wellness and all things conscious living. A yoga teacher in many of Canberra’s wellness studios by dawn, a mergers &...

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How to BLOOM into the Best Version of Yourself! Mindfulness, Honesty and Understanding Energy | Molly Jane | Ep 15 from 2020-09-24T19:00

Co-founder of one of the top-rated wellness apps, BLOOM, Molly Jane’s purpose is to help people bloom into the best versions of themselves! We get stuck right into it and chat all things ...

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Peak Performance Mindset and How to be Relentlessly Obsessed with your Passion | Tim Speirs | Ep 14 from 2020-09-17T19:00

Episode 14, I am absolutely stoked to have had this EPIC conversation with Melbourne Peak Performance Coach, Tim Speirs. Never having m...

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Raising Human Consciousness, Self-Awareness and Mindfulness | Carlo Cirillo | Ep 12 from 2020-09-03T19:00

This conversation is EPIC because it's the MEL AND CARLO SHOW haha. I feel like we always have very deep and epic conversations every time we hang out so it made sense to share this ...

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Stage 4 Lockdown: Wine and Chit Chats with my Roomie | Mia Vassallo | Ep 10 from 2020-08-20T19:00

IT'S THE BIG EPISODE 10 GUYS!!!

I am so excited that I’ve made it to the double digits in the podcasting world, so a BIG THANK-YOU to you guys for tuning in and givin...

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The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
Stage 4 Lockdown: Wine and Chit Chats with my Roomie | Mia Vassallo | Ep 10 from 2020-08-20T19:00

IT'S THE BIG EPISODE 10 GUYS!!!

I am so excited that I’ve made it to the double digits in the podcasting world, so a BIG THANK-YOU to you guys for tuning in and givin...

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The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
Stage 4 Lockdown: Wine and Chit Chats with my Roomie | Mia Vassallo | Ep 10 from 2020-08-20T19:00

IT'S THE BIG EPISODE 10 GUYS!!!

I am so excited that I’ve made it to the double digits in the podcasting world, so a BIG THANK-YOU to you guys for tuning in and givin...

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Emotional Trauma, Unlearning Negative Thought Patterns and Understanding Relationships | Dean Blankfield | Ep 9 from 2020-08-13T19:00

Could this conversation be my best work yet on the podcast?

I LOVED this chat with Mr Dean Blankfield! A spiritual life coach and mentor who is on a mission to help transcend other&apo...

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From Tradie to Entrepreneur, Learning the Habits of becoming GREAT! | Jamie Totino | Ep 8 from 2020-08-06T19:00

So grateful I got to have this meaningful chat with Jamie Totino and talk about his life experiences and how he got into his business, Listen

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Social Media Uncovered in 2020: How to grow your Business online | Sam Founda, Co-Founder of Social Connection | Ep 7 from 2020-07-30T19:00

This week, I have a strategy interview with my good mate, Sam Founda (@smv.style), from Social Connection - one of Melbourne's leading social media marketing agencies (@socialconnection.au)...

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Today's ever-changing world: Covid-19, Religion, Black Lives Matter, North Melbourne Flats | The Disruption Cast | Ep 6 from 2020-07-23T19:00

Talk about so GRATEFUL to have these guys on the show!!! I was privileged enough to be their very first guest on The Disruption Podcast (Episode 12 – check it out!) but moreover, I feel i...

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The Pursuit of Love, the Reality behind Reality TV and being a Mummy | Alex Nation | Ep 5 from 2020-07-16T19:00

Alex Nation became a household name on our National television screens, as Australia followed her journey in love and in turn fell in love with her after she won the reality tv series, ‘The Bach...

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What it takes in the world of Tattoos, Family Life and Absolute Work Ethic | Mystik Arts | Ep 4 from 2020-07-09T19:00

Episode 4, I am honoured to welcome my dear friend, Mystik Arts, a world-renowned tattoo artist specialising in script, lettering and black and grey. Mystik grew up from humble beginnings with g...

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Living a life of service, finding your purpose&tackling homelessness | Roseanne Rofaeel | Ep 3 from 2020-07-02T19:00

Born and raised in Melbourne to refugee parents, Roseanne Rofaeel enjoyed a comfortable childhood – but knew that her reality was not the same as others'.

When her plans to work as a ...

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How to Cure a Heartache and Love Yourself Again | Mel Yu | Ep 2 from 2020-06-25T19:00

Heartache SUCKS! On this episode, Mel discusses relationships and heartache drawing experiences from her own break-ups and losses.

A raw and honest discussion around:

- The ...

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The Intro Episode: An introduction to what it means to be authentic | Mel Yu | Ep 1 from 2020-06-11T19:00

WELCOME!!!


Melissa Yu is a Melbourne-based serial entrepreneur, content creator and keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. Director of MCO Events and Founder of ...

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The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
The Intro Episode: An introduction to what it means to be authentic | Mel Yu | Ep 1 from 2020-06-11T19:00

WELCOME!!!


Melissa Yu is a Melbourne-based serial entrepreneur, content creator and keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. Director of MCO Events and Founder of ...

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The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
The Intro Episode: An introduction to what it means to be authentic | Mel Yu | Ep 1 from 2020-06-11T19:00

WELCOME!!!


Melissa Yu is a Melbourne-based serial entrepreneur, content creator and keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. Director of MCO Events and Founder of ...

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