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The Place for Connection

The Place for Connection

Written by: Melissa Beaton
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Welcome to The Place for Connection, where I believe that connection is the CURE – the podcast where soul meets science, and healing takes centre stage.

Hosted by clinical & forensic psychologist, breathwork practitioner, and all-around vibe curator, Melissa Beaton, this podcast dives deep into the art and science of connection – to yourself, your community, and the big beautiful world around you.

Each episode is a juicy mix of expert wisdom and heartfelt stories from psychologists, bodyworkers, doulas, yogis, spiritual guides, breathwork facilitators, doctors, nurses, and more. We’re here to inspire, uplift, and get real about what it takes to live a connected, purpose-driven life.

This isn’t your average self-help podcast. It’s a space where radical authenticity meets practical tools, where curiosity replaces judgment, and where the real work feels less like a chore and more like a calling.

Why listen?
Because you’ll leave every episode feeling seen, heard, and ready to take the next step in your own healing journey. Whether you’re a professional, a healer, someone seeking growth, or just here for the good vibes – this is the place for you.

Want to work with Melissa?
Reach out via the website contact page at www.zensohouse.com or instagram @zensohouse

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Episodes
  • A letter to my colleagues about my lived experience of ADHD
    Sep 23 2025

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    Melissa Beaton shares a letter written to her colleagues about her personal journey as a psychologist with ADHD, addressing the prejudice and biases she's experienced within the mental health profession.

    • Struggling with executive dysfunction throughout life despite extensive therapy and personal development
    • Initially attributing difficulties to early life experiences, attachment disruptions, and possible brain injury
    • Discovering ADHD diagnosis later in life after realizing something still wasn't right
    • Experiencing shame and judgment from colleagues after diagnosis
    • Finding that medication transformed daily functioning and self-perception
    • Advocating for acceptance of how patients identify rather than trying to change them
    • Combining psychological approaches (ISTDP and IFS) with ADHD treatment for comprehensive improvement

    If you want to connect with me, check out my breathwork sessions at Zenso House, join my Tuesday morning online group called Connection, or consider my Bali trip in late April. Find me on Instagram @ZensoHouse or visit my website www.zensohouse.com.


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    8 mins
  • Living Life on Your Own Timeline with Ash Cam
    Jul 27 2025

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    Ash Cam, founder of Reset Workplace and Reset podcast host, guides us through the liberating journey of creating our own timelines instead of following society's prescribed milestones. Through her personal story of moving overseas at 30, leading global teams, and now expecting her first baby at 36, she offers wisdom on living life authentically on your terms.

    • Creating self-trust by exercising that "muscle" repeatedly through life decisions
    • How Ash and her partner consciously prepared for two years before conceiving
    • Reframing feelings of being "behind" by focusing on areas of abundance in your life
    • Using jealousy as a green flag to identify what you truly want
    • The power of intentionally disconnecting from daily routines to gain clarity
    • Finding support through motherhood mentors who demonstrate career and personal growth after children
    • Creating reset moments through nature, phone-free walks, and retreats
    • Using the wisdom of your 90-year-old self as a guiding light for decisions

    For more from Ash, find her on Instagram or listen to the Reset podcast which releases new episodes every Tuesday or check out her website & instagram here:

    https://www.resetworkplace.com.au/

    https://www.instagram.com/reset___podcast/

    And if you enjoyed the episode, remember to share it with your friends, like, comment & subscribe - this is how the podcast is shared with more incredible humans, just like you!

    With love,

    Melly.


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    41 mins
  • "Your Body Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution" with Dr. Anthea Todd
    Jun 15 2025

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    What if your body isn't betraying you, but actually trying to send you a message?

    Dr Anthea Todd, founder of Female Fundamentals and best-selling author of "What's My Body Telling Me," joins us for a fascinating exploration of body wisdom and the four fundamental pillars that can transform your health when conventional medicine falls short.

    Drawing from her background in chiropractic care and dual master's degrees in women's health and reproductive medicine, Dr Todd shares her personal and professional journey of discovering what happens when we get caught in what she calls "the space between" – where you're not sick enough for medical intervention, yet far from feeling vital and alive. It's in this space where so many women struggle with symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, hair loss, and mood disorders despite being told all their tests look "normal."

    The conversation takes unexpected turns as we delve into practical strategies for reconnecting with your body's intelligence. Learn why doing things that genuinely make you feel alive is more important than ticking wellness boxes, how morning and evening sunlight exposure dramatically impacts your hormones, why electrolytes might be more important than that supplement routine, and how balancing blood sugar could be the missing key to your energy and mood issues.

    Dr Todd explains complex concepts with refreshing clarity – from how ketosis generates 400 times more cellular energy than carbohydrate metabolism to how our "default mode network" keeps us trapped in unhelpful stories about ourselves. Her perspective on symptoms as messages rather than problems to eliminate offers a paradigm shift in how we approach health challenges.

    Whether you're battling unexplained symptoms, feeling overwhelmed by contradictory health advice, or simply seeking to optimize your wellbeing, this episode delivers both scientific insights and practical wisdom to help you tune into what your body is really telling you.

    Connect with Dr Anthea Todd on Instagram @dr.antheatodd or visit her website www.femalefundamentals.com.au to learn more about her work, hair testing, and group programs designed to help you implement the fundamentals in your daily life.

    Our host is Melissa Beaton, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Founder of Zenso House.

    Would you like to work with Mel?

    Check out her website: www.zensohouse.com

    Or follow her on instagram @zensohouse

    If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review & share it with your friends, it helps us spread the word to more people. And more than anything, thank you for listening and for your support!

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