• What Dogs Teach Us About Love, Loss & the Heart of God
    Dec 10 2025

    Hi Friend,

    On today's episode I am going to chat about 10 things that dogs can teach us in our own life. This episode stems from the loss of our beloved dog, Ripley, of 10 years earlier this week. I go in depth on each item and how we can learn from dogs to massively improve our life. We are going to talk about love, God, forgiveness and being present.

    If you know someone who needs this episode, please share it with them! Also, if you loved this episode please rate and tell me why! This will organically grow the show and have it reach more people.

    Find me on IG @merissa_durbin and tell me what you will be applying to your life starting TODAY so I can cheer you on and hold you accountable.

    I love you. I believe in you. I see you.

    XO,

    Merissa

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    25 mins
  • Upgrade Your MINDSET to Upgrade Your LIFE!
    Dec 3 2025

    Hi Friend!

    Have you ever felt like you were in the same loop of frustration, stress and despair? Or maybe like you haven't grown in a few years and your situation seems to be unchanged? If so, this episode is for you!

    We are going to chat about upgrading your mindset so you can upgrade your life! I am going to give you 3 things that I do everyday that has brought me from on the floor in 2017 wanting to end my life, to now owning my own business and in the best place of my life. It's not magic. There are no secrets. It's simple, not easy.

    If you loved this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to hear how you're going to upgrade your mindset and what you loved about the episode!

    You are capable. You are loved. You are able.

    XO,

    Merissa

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    15 mins
  • If You're Stuck in the MESSY Middle, This One is for YOU!
    Nov 26 2025

    Hi friend!

    On today's episode, we are going to chat about the season that's hard, trying, frustrating and where maybe you just feel you're spinning your wheels without seeing the progress. This episode could change everything for you. In it, I'm going to chat about 3 tools I use when I'm in this season and how I just helped my daughter this morning with her trying season!

    This episode is going to give you the inspire and drive you need to keep going, not give up, and to reach the other side of this season.

    If you loved this episode, plese share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to reach out and thank you for sharing the message!

    Until next time,

    XO,

    Merissa

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    20 mins
  • To The Woman Who Feels She Can't Go Through Another Day
    Nov 19 2025

    Hi Friend!

    This is a short episode that is intended to remember who the F you are and how far you've came. If you are having a hard week, or a mid-week slump, this episode is for YOU. This is a quick, powerful episode that will have you inspired and ready to take on the rest of your week.

    I'm so damn proud of you. I love you.

    If you loved this episode, please share it on IG and tag me @merissa_durbin so I can personally thank you! If you have a friend who needed this message, please send it to them so they can also be reminded of who they are and where they came from.

    Until next time,

    XO,

    Merissa

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    11 mins
  • Her Dream Co Turns 2!
    Nov 12 2025

    Hi friend!

    Her Dream Co turns 2 this month and we are going to chat all about my company, the mission and the rollercoaster ride it has been.

    I want this episode to remind you to do the hard thing, even when you don't have proof that it's going to work out. I chat about my challenges with PPD, navigating hard life seasons, starting a company and how we have pivoted to what we do today. I chat about our mission and my hope for you as you purchase a candle from us. I talk about our future and exciting things to come in 2026.

    Most of all, I want to thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Follow Her Dream Co on IG @her.dream.co and look for our post about winning a free CANDLE! Also, if you loved this episode, please share it and tag @her.dream.co OR @merissa.durbin. I'd love to see what you loved about this episode and I'd love to cheer you on!

    Until next time,

    We will chat soon,

    XO

    Merissa

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    22 mins
  • The Power of Certainty
    Nov 5 2025

    Hi friend!

    In this episode, we are going to talk about the power of CERTAINTY. You'll learn how to choose your identity, eliminate doubt and take action from expectancy instead of fear. We will discuss how confidence is different than certainty and how to become the woman that you have envisioned.

    If you loved this episode, please tag me @merissa_durbin. I'd love to personally thank you and get to know you! Also, if you know someone if who also needs this message, go ahead and share it. This lets them know that you believe that they have what it takes to become their dreams. They may not know they need this episode until you send it to them.

    I love you. I'm rooting for you. I'm here for you.

    XO,

    Merissa

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    25 mins
  • 5 Life Changing Lessons Death Has Taught Me
    Oct 29 2025

    Hi friend!

    This episode is SO special. I had a moment this week that forever changed my life and I needed to bring you into it and talk to you about it. On today's episode, I will chat about 5 life changing lessons death has taught me. We are going to chat about how fragile time really is, what truly matters in the end, and how purpose outlives everything else. Through reflection and faith, we are reminded to slow down, start living intentionally NOW and to truly be grateful for the people in our lives.

    If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin. If you think someone else could use this message, please send this to them.

    I love you. I appreicate you. I'm proud of you.

    XO,

    Merissa

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    25 mins
  • Finding The Woman You Lost Along The Way
    Oct 22 2025

    Hi friend!

    Somewhere along the way, you stopped remembering who YOU are and putting yourself first. When was the last time you did something for yourself, guiltfree? In this episode we are going to dive into what happens when you keep pouring from an empty cup. This episode is going to challenge you to finally choose YOU. It's time to stop waiting for permission and start becoming the woman you were created to be.

    If you loved this episode, please tag me on IG @merissa_durbin. I'd love to hear what you are going to start doing today to put yourself FIRST for the first time. If you need a reminder of your comeback season, head over to herdreamco.com and grab a Her Comeback Series candle. This will be a tangible reminder for you as you rebuild yourself, block by block that love begins within you, and you're back.

    You are powerful. You are capable. You are worthy.

    XO,

    Merissa

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    20 mins