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The M Take
We’re Mel & Michelle, two beautiful besties on a journey to carve out a space built on vulnerability, connection, and community. Inspired to make the invisible aspects of life more visible, we created The M Take to validate the common threads of life’s experiences and remind you that no matter what phase or stage you’re in, you are not alone.
Now let us ask you this….what are you taking on this week?
Episodes
The M Take089: Taking on hard conversations, honest answers, & being the narrator with Alyssa Tucker
It's time to take on the hard conversations with our kids — the ones about where they came from, where people go, and everything in between. Two years after…
The M Take088: Taking on flow state, finding our fizz, & lifting the hood on our partnership
It's time to take on the partnerships that are working — and what to do when "working" starts to feel a little flat. Mel came to this conversation with…
The M Take087: Taking on attachment styles, hard drop-offs, & being kind over likable
It's time to take on attachment styles — the patterns underneath how we love, parent, connect, and ask for help. After a September full of hard drop-offs (for…
The M Take086: Taking on season two — tiny joys, tough mornings, & two truths
It's time to take on season two. We're back, besties! With a very large tahini pumpkin latte in one hand and home-brewed Rook in the other, we're catching up…
The M Take085: Taking on summers off, cognitive flexibility, & our season two return
It's time to take on summers off, cognitive flexibility, and our season two return. Listen in as Mel and Michelle check in during their self-declared…
The M Take084: Taking on marriage systems, the guilt of protected time, & frictionless mornings with Paige Connell
It's time to take on marriage systems, the guilt of protected time, & frictionless mornings with Paige Connell. Listen in as Paige Connell — the writer and…
The M Take083: Taking on nervous system resets with Mindy LaScala
It's time to take on nervous system resets with Mindy LaScala. Listen in as Mel & Michelle sit down with Mindy LaScala — former ICU nurse turned CPR and…
The M Take082: Taking on a girly mental health chat
It's time to take on a girly mental health chat. Listen in as Mel & Michelle open up about the small and meaningful ways we find our footing again. Mel’s…
The M Take081: Taking on Fair Play, Decentering Discomfort, & Protecting Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky
It's time to take on Fair Play, Decentering Discomfort, & Protecting Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky. Listen in as Mel & Michelle welcome the one and only…
The M Take080: Taking on perinatal mental health, white-knuckling motherhood, & navigating IVF with Meaghan Fattizzi
It’s time to take on perinatal mental health, white-knuckling motherhood, & navigating IVF with Meaghan Fattizzi. Listen in as Mel & Michelle sit down with…
The M Take079: Taking on the 350 Theory
It's time to take on the 350 Theory. Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat about the rhythm of life—the “regular” days, the “special” days, and everything in…
The M Take078: Taking on designing spaces, places & futures with Alex Schuetz
It's time to take on designing spaces, places & futures with Alex Schuetz. Listen in as Mel & Michelle deep-dive with Alex Schuetz, interior designer and…
The M Take077: Taking on the unexpected hard parts
It's time to take on the unexpected hard parts. Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat about the unexpected hard parts of raising littles that people may talk about……
The M Take076: Taking on systems & sustainability
It’s time to take on systems & sustainability. Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat about the systems that help real life feel at least 5% lighter. From thought…
The M Take075: Taking on microdosing your pink
It's time to take on microdosing your pink. Listen in as Mel & Michelle lean into a flexible moment and chat about getting your pink back in the 4th trimester…
The M Take074: Taking on an Induction Birth Story (Michelle's Version)
It’s time to take on an induction birth story. In this solo episode, Michelle shares her first birth story: a journey that beautiful, looooong, novel, and oh…
The M Take073: Taking on catching up with M&M
It's time to take on catching up with Mel & Michelle. Listen in as we cover a lot of ground (while attempting to land the plane). We’re sharing our JTOTW: joy…
The M Take072: Taking on joy tickets
It's time to take on joy tickets. Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat all things joy: the kind that actually fits into real life. We're talking micro-dosing joy…
The M Take071: Taking on an unscripted BBDCI with M&M
It’s time to take on an unscripted BBCDI with Mel & Michelle. This week we accidentally (on purpose) hit record on our BBCDI (beautiful bestie daily check-in)…
The M Take070: Taking on Main Character Energy, Milestones & our Leave of Presence
It’s time to take on Main Character Energy, Milestones & our Leave of Presence. Listen in as Mel & Michelle take a look in the mirror and dial up the empathy…
The M Take069: Double clicking on 2TNL (Two Truths, No Lies)
It's time to double click on 2TNL: Two Truths, No Lies. In this throwback episode, Mel & Michelle carve out space & flip the script to share some of &*your*…
The M Take068: Taking on the second pregnancy (feat. Mike Fitch)
It’s time to take on the second pregnancy. Listen in as Mel enters full reflect-o-clock mode as it relates to her pregnancy with baby #2 - what’s felt…
The M Take067: Taking on back to school transitions
It's time to take on back to school transitions. Listen in as Mel & Michelle unpack how to make the shift back to school feel a little less wrinkly, no matter…
The M Take066: Taking on alignment, authenticity & awareness with Dr. Daryl Appleton
It's time to take on alignment, authenticity & awareness with Dr. Daryl Appleton. Listen in as Dr. Daryl Appleton, an award winning executive strategist…
The M Take065: Taking on invisible strings, pregnancy & cosmic timing with Brianna Clark
It’s time to take on invisible strings, pregnancy & cosmic timing with Brianna Clark. Listen in as Bri joins the unicorn space to co-host with Mel, while…
The M TakeDouble clicking on babies
It's time to double click on babies. In this throwback episode, Mel & Michelle uncover what to really expect when you are expecting. In this WTE - what to…
The M Take064: Taking on infertility, gratitude & one thankful mama with Margot Guy
It's time to take on infertility, gratitude & one thankful mama with Margot Guy. Listen in as Mel & Michelle sit down with Margot, who opens up about the…
The M Take063: Taking on multiple kiddos
It's time to take on multiple kiddos. In this reflect-o-clock episode, Mel & Michelle lift the hood and dive deeper into the transition from one to two kiddos…
The M Take062: Taking on connection, content & commitment with Ilana Dunn
It's time to take on connection, content & commitment with Ilana Dunn. Listen in as Ilana Dunn, relationship expert and host of Seeing Other People podcast…
The M Take061: Taking on independence
It’s time to take on independence. Listen in as Mel & Michelle double click on the beautifully messy, often contradictory journey of raising independent kids…
The M Take060: Taking on modern mom problems with Tara Clark
It’s time to take on modern mom problems with Tara Clark! Listen in as Tara joins our unicorn space to help moms everywhere feel a little less alone. Together…
The M Take059: Taking on 2TNL
It's time to take on 2TNL: Two Truths, No Lies. Listen in as Mel & Michelle carve out space & flip the script to share some of *your* 2TNLs. 2TNL is a guiding…
The M Take058: Taking on an unscripted chat with M&M
It’s time to take on an unscripted chat with Mel & Michelle. Listen in for two besties just catching up on the latest. Grab your coffee (or martini), and join…
The M Take057: Taking on big sis energy with Samantha Ferrucci
It's time to take on big sis energy with Samantha Ferrucci. This week Michelle’s sister-in-law, Samantha, takes the co-host seat. Listen in as Samantha asks…
The M TakeDouble clicking on skincare
It's time to double click on skincare. In this throwback episode, Mel & Michelle dive into yet another passion bubble and they're here to argue, this isn't…
The M Take056: Taking on platonic intimacy
It's time to take on platonic intimacy. Listen in as Mel & Michelle lift the hood on a love that’s often overlooked but just as soul-filling: platonic…
The M Take055: Taking on marriage playbooks
It’s time to take on marriage playbooks. Listen in as Mel & Michelle dive into the key conversations to have with your partner before marriage so you can build…
The M Take054: Taking on mental spring cleaning
It’s time to take on mental spring cleaning. Listen in as Mel & Michelle press pause and lean into reflect-o-clock, because Spring isn't just for cleaning out…
The M Take053: Taking on the first trimester
It's time to take on the first trimester. Listen in as we lift the hood on what you may or may not experience during the infamous first trimester! From the…
The M Take052: Taking on an unscripted chat with M&M
It’s time to take on an unscripted chat with Mel & Michelle. Listen in for two besties just catching up on the latest. So grab your coffee (or your martini)…
The M Take051: Taking on motherhood without the filter (with Kaitlyn Nilles)
It’s time to take on motherhood - without the filter. This week, Mel & Michelle sit down with Kaitlyn Nilles (@honestly.kaitlyn) for a raw and relatable chat…
The M Take050: Taking on milestones
It’s time to take on milestones!!! Listen in as we celebrate our 50th episode (!!) by taking on milestones! From celebrating our own milestone to reflecting on…
The M Take049: Taking on your Birth Story (Mel's Version)
It’s time to take on birth stories. In this solo episode, Mel shares her birth story: a journey that was beautiful, complicated, empowering, and at times…
The M Take048: Taking on YOU time
It's time to take on YOU time. Listen in as Mel & Michelle dive into the importance of making time for yourself - why it matters and how everyone benefits when…
The M Take047: Taking on the fourth trimester
It's time to take on the fourth trimester. Listen in as Mel and Michelle dive into what to expect right after baby arrives and the rapid transition into the…
The M Take046: Taking on dopamine playbooks
It's time to take on dopamine playbooks! Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat about making active choices to strategically link our dopamine playbooks to joy…
The M Take045: Taking on morning routines
It's time to take on morning routines. Listen in as Mel & Michelle shine a light on their past, present, and maybe even future routines -- because let’s be…
The M Take044: Taking on labor & delivery
It's time to take on labor & delivery. Listen in as Mel & Michelle dive into what to expect when planning for labor and delivery. We double-click on the…
The M TakeIWCWW: Mini solo chat with Michelle
It's time to take on a mini solo chat with Michelle! Listen in as Michelle embraces flexibility and leans into plan B after last week's recording schedule…
The M Take043: Taking on the balancing act
It's time to take on the balancing act. Listen in as Mel and Michelle share their take on the ever-evolving act of balance—between career, parenthood…
The M Take042: Taking on time management
It’s time to take on time management. In this episode, Mel & Michelle share their take on managing time and attention—conceptually and strategically—for both…
The M Take041: Taking on personal & professional wellness with Todd Meleney
It's time to take on personal and professional wellness with Todd Meleney. Listen in as Mel & Michelle deep-dive with Todd Meleney, founder & CEO of World on…
The M Take040: Taking on 2025!!!!!
It’s time to take on 2025! In this episode, Mel & Michelle dive into what we’re manifesting, what we’re doubling-clicking on, and what we’re hoping to leave…
The M TakeDouble clicking on THE M TAKE
It's time to double click on THE M TAKE. In this throwback episode, we revisit our very first episode, sharing a window into our WHY. As you move through the…
The M Take039: Double clicking on self-TLC
It's time to double click on self-TLC. In this throwback episode, Mel & Michelle unpack a fresh twist on self-care, with their very own rebrand: self-TLC. This…
The M Take038: Taking on the mo’fo holidays & rebranding parenthood rage
LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED: Parent-listeners beware of curious, listening ears around you as this episode includes S-A-N-T-A and E-L-F content! It’s time to…
The M Take037: Taking on traveling with kiddos
It's time to take on traveling with kiddos. In this episode, Mel & Michelle are zooming in and zooming out to stay grounded even if the plane hasn't landed yet…
The M Take036: Taking on baby sleep with Alisha McCarthy
It's time to take on baby sleep with Alisha McCarthy. Listen in as Mel & Michelle chat with baby sleep consultant, The Baby Sleep Guru herself, Alisha…
The M Take035: Taking on martinis
We took on martinis. Listen in for our first in-person, after dark, martini sponsored recording. Best wishes & warm regards. Xx, M + M
The M Take034: Double clicking on phases and stages
It's time to double click on phases and stages. In this throwback episode, Mel & Michelle take on phases and stages, two core tenets of our unicorn space. Key…