Dr. Melanie Ross Mills chats with MD., MBA, ER Doctor (Harvard and Yale trained), Dr. Darria Long. Together they discuss the value of choosing areas in your life that you want to do well and giving yourself grace for the rest. Taking smart risks in life. Dr. Darria offers "Mom Hacks" that will help us all manage life with a little less stress. She then gives us the 4 D's that will keep us low risk for Covid (distance, duration, density, and degree). A chit chat that you will be glad you watched! Thank you Dr. Darria! Find Dr. Darria on drdarria.com Grab your family, friends, co-workers, peers- whomever you'd like to grow with- watch clip and discuss the questions below. Let's bond! TOP 10 CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS: 1) What character traits do you value in yourself (i.e. a servants heart, empathetic, leader, etc.)? 2) How do you respond when you see someone in need? 3) Do you find it challenging to get out of your own head so that you can get out of your own way? 4) Have you had to address (i.e. control, anger, jealousy, apathy, etc.) personally? 5) Do you try to control the outcome in certain areas of your life? 6) How does uncertainty impact your life (i.e. fear, hope, worry, trust)? 7) What difficult choices have you had to make in life that have been well worth it in the long run? 8) Do you have any "outliers" in your life that aren't serving you well? 9) Are you "crazy busy" or "calmly productive?" 10) Do you give yourself permission to be a little high maintenance? Please share, like, comment if you enjoyed this chat. Thanks for bonding with us! melanierossmills.com @drmelaniermills @lifebondschitchat #Quarantine #Covid-19 #CovidExpert #RelationshipExpert #FriendshipExpert #LifeBondsChitChat #LifeBonds #LifeBondsPodcast #Support

Dr. Melanie Ross Mills chats with Parenting Expert, Demi Austin Thomas. Together they discuss implementing strategies for anxious moments, being an "unpredictable parent," embracing your worth, and celebrating life. She is pure joy and is bound to make you laugh. Demi is an absolute breath of fresh air. She will not only instigate thought, but inspire your life to live it to the fullest. Find Demi at demiaustinthomas.com Want more life bonding? Gather your family, friends, neighbors, peers. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in life. THE "TOP TEN" CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) Do you remind yourself that you are amazing and define why you are amazing? 2) Have you ever struggled with defending everyone else, but not yourself? 3) How well do you know the inborn traits of your loved ones? 4) Have you ever felt alone in the midst of being surrounded by people? 5) Did you have a "third voice" in your life (someone other than your parents)? 6) Do you give fear too much power in your life? 7) Do you wrestle with lies that tell you you're not good enough? 8) Are you comfortable with no being everyone's cup of tea? 9) Do you wrestle with a spirit of comparison? 10) What unique gifting's, life experiences, interests, and inborn traits set you apart from others? Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Visit: melanierossmills.com Follow: Instagram @lifebondschitchat @drmelaniermills. Twitter @lifebondschat @drmelaniermills Facebook Melanie Ross Mills #ParentingCoach #ParentingExpert #Parent #DemiAustinThomas #Courage #Conversations #LifeBonds #LifeBondsChitChat #Love #Support #team #stereotypes #quarantine #Tools #Relationship #People #Friendship #FriendshipExpert #RelationshipExpert #DrMel #culture #strengthenthesystem

Dr. Melanie Ross Mills chats with CEO, Podcast Host, and Speaker- Danyel Surrency Jones. Together they discuss honoring the pioneers that have gone before us, having the courageous conversations, fitting in with your own race, the reality of stereotyping, flipping the script, being a voice of change where you are planted, and choosing to strengthen the system. Ms Jones will definitely instigate thought and engage your heart as you reflect on this important day, Juneteenth. FInd Danyel on powerhandz.com Want more life bonding? Gather your family, playgroup, community group. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling in life. THE "TOP TEN" CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) What was your culture like growing up? 2) What have you learned from your heritage? 3) What would you tell your 17 year old self? 4) Do you see yourself in those around you? 5) Have you embraced your brilliance and worth? 6) Have you learned how to flip the script in your mind? 7) What life circumstances have built your character? 8) Do you lead with your heart? Explain. 9) When was your last courageous conversation? 10) How are you creating intentional bonds in your life? Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Visit: melanierossmills.com Follow: Instagram @drmelaniermills Twitter @lifebondschat Facebook Melanie Ross Mills #Courage #Conversations #LifeBonds #LifeBondsChitChat #Love #Support #team #stereotypes #quarantine #Tools #Relationship #TEDx #TedTalk #People #Friendship #DrMel #DrMelanieRossMills #culture #strengthenthesystem #Juneteenth

** Please note this chit chat recorded prior to George Floyd/BLM protests. ** Dr. Melanie Ross Mills chit chat's with Identity Expert and author of Kill Doubt Build Conviction, Rocky Garza. Rocky offers a rare glimpse into his "secret sauce" of unlocking your true identity as he walks us through Identity Mapping. He talks about missed opportunities to connect through vulnerability over the years. The value of men (and women) seeking to cultivate over conquering. Letting go of performance based success. His chat is packed with sound wisdom and life "convictions" to help you become the best version of yourself. Learn more about Rocky: rockygarza.com @rockygarza Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, playgroup, community group. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in your life. THE "TOP TEN" CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) Are you vulnerable while self-disclosing? 2) How do you form life long bonds with others? 3) Have you formed healthy attachments with people in your life? 4) How do you respond when people ask you how you are doing? 5) Do you miss opportunities to connect for fear of not being accepted? 6) Have you learned your "identity language?" 7) How do you invest in your personal growth? 8) What lies do you believe? (performance based acceptance, conquer over cultivate, it's too late) 9) What do think about, fear, and dream about the most? 10)How would you describe yourself to others? How else did the chit chat with Rocky instigate thought? Visit: melanierossmills.com Follow: Instagram @drmelaniermills Twitter @lifebondschat Facebook Melanie Ross Mills

** Please note this chit chat recorded prior to George Floyd/BLM protests. ** Dr. Mel chit chat's with Woman's Day magazine's, Meaghan Murphy about overcoming loss, becoming a joy spreader, and speaking honestly about your aspirations. Meaghan offers an honest and refreshing approach towards motherhood, working, and marriage. An inspiring chat that will challenge us all to see the good and embrace our joy. Learn more about Meaghan at @meaghanbmurphy. Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, playgroup, friends, community group. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in your life. THE "TOP TEN" CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) How have you turned your mess into your message? 2) How has your story empowered and helped you connect with others? 3) Have you seen your life "stair step" from one opportunity to the next? 4) How do you handle your life when you feel overwhelmed, out of control, stressed out? 5) How are you taking care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually? 6) What makes you feel alive and excited about life? 7) How are you finding your "yay?" 8) How are you addressing meeting your "charge" needs daily? (12:00 time stamp) 9) How has the pandemic impacted your life and the lives of those around you? 10) Have you learned how to stay in your lane? What other "chit chat charges" instigated thought in your life? #Quarantine #YayList #FullyChargedLife #MeaghanMurphy #DrMelanieRossMills #LifeBonds #Relationships #Friendship #Family #Happiness #Gratitude #Joy #Hope #Optimism #ChitChat melanierossmills.com @drmelaniermills @lifebondschitchat

Dr. Mel chit chat's with Editor in Chief of CEOMOM magazine, Vonna Matthews. Vonna opens up about her upbringing, marriage, motherhood, and staying focused. She talks about her challenge to stay on course and the beauty in edifying others. Reminding us that it's actually selfish when we don't use our gifting's and strengths. A inspiring chit chat that will challenge us all to see the good in ourselves, as well as, others. Visit Vonna at @vonnamatthews and ceomommagazine.com Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, playgroup, community group. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in your life. TOP TEN CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) What commonalities do you see in yourself that have been passed down from generations? 2) How do you see intentional living impact your life? 3) What strengths do you see in introverts? 4) What strengths do you see in extroverts? 5) What disrupts your flow? 6) Do you allow your circumstances to dictate your mood, choices, goals, and dreams? 7) Do you give yourself grace to know that growth is a process? 8) Do you create space in your life for connecting and elevation? 9) Do you wait for fear to leave before you step out? 10) How do you view the power of your impact? Please share any additional thoughts after watching this chit chat. For more chats visit melanierossmills.com @drmelaniermills @lifebondschitchat - Instagram @lifebondschat - Twitter #LifeBondsChitChat #VonnaMatthews #CEO #CEOMOM #MOM #motherhood #empower #empowerwomen #CEOMOMmagazine #DrMelanieRossMills #MelanieRossMills #Covid19 #Quarantine

** Please note this chit chat recorded prior to George Floyd/BLM protests. ** Dr. Mel chat's with Tiny Tweaks creator, Amanda Leonard about the health, habits, and happiness. Amanda offers life-changing "tiny tweaks" each of us can implement in our daily lives. Incredibly informative, inspiring, and calling us to become the best version of ourselves. Find Amanda at tinytweaks.com and @tinytweaksofficial Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, friends, community, neighbors, co-workers. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in your life. TOPE TEN CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) What are your thoughts regarding lookin at your health on a micro and macro level? 2) What are some ways you can "tweak" your nutritional intake? 3) Have you learned about the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system before? Discuss examples of both systems (i.e. fight or flight). 4) Have you let your story go or does it continue to define you? 5) How would you describe your core identity? 6) In what ways have you seen your own programming play out in your life? 7) What are some ways you can promote feeling safe in your life? 8) What are some benefits to proper hydration? 9) Have you tried intermittent fasting before? If so, how did it turn out? 10) Which "tiny tweaks" will you implement after this chat? Any additional thoughts you would like to share with the group after watching this chit chat? #TinyTweaks #AmandaLeonard #JustinLeonard #Fasting #IntermittentFasting # Friendship #LifeBondsChitChat #LifeBonds #DrMelanieRossMills #MelanieRossMills #CoreIdentity #Health #4SquareBreathing #Identity #Hydrate #Vegetables #PlantBasedDiet #BeStill Short cuts: 5:13 - Tiny Tweak: Learn about four-square breathing 10:57 - Why it’s important to look at nutrition at both a macro and micro level 11:40 - Why it’s near impossible to be emotionally stable on the outside if you are nutritionally deficient on the inside 12:20 - What is parasympathetic vs. sympathetic nervous system and why are we all mostly living most of our day in the wrong one! 14:40 - About Tiny Tweaks fruits and greens 16:30 - Why I started Tiny Tweaks - The shocking stats about the state of our nation’s health 19:38 - Tiny Tweak: Let your story go! 21:00 - At our core identity of every cell in our body there is no fear, guilt or disease! The three lies we believe about our core identity 23:00 - How our life programming affects our identity as we grow older 24:00 What are some steps to embrace your core identity? 25:40 - Linear living and why we get stuck in this rut - What is linear living? 27:10 - How our core identity is tied to knowing our core purpose 30:42 - Finding love in our everyday lives and relationships 31:29 - Tiny Tweak: How to trust yourself to feel safe 32:48 - Tiny Tweak: Eating each day with intention - The 4 steps to incorporate into your diet each day for optimal health 35:00 - Why choose plant based or plant slant diet? 35:20 - Tiny Tweak: Why proper hydration is important to our health 36:09 - Secret behind true cell hydration 36:47 - Tiny Tweak: 3 day hydration protocol 38:20 - What is the Ghrelin hormone and why does this matter? 39:00 - Tiny Tweak: Introduction to the ideal daily eating schedule 40:49 - Tiny Tweak: Understanding the why behind fasting for health 41:24 - Important facts about intermittent fasting 43:00 - We don’t just want to survive, but thrive! melanierossmills.com @lifebondschitchat - Instagram @drmelaniermills - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest @lifebondschat - Twitter #LifeBondsChitChat #DrMelanieRossMills #MelanieRossMills #Covid19 #Quarantine #TinyTweak #AmandaLeonard #health #habits #coreidentity

** Please note this chit chat recorded prior to George Floyd/BLM protests. ** Dr. Mel chats with Amy Vanderoef about being a single, working mom during quarantine. Amy speaks on her love life, adventures in homeschooling, and hosting HSN from her dining room. An entertaining interview with Amy on seeing life through a glass half full, having empathy for those hurting around us, and embracing all life offers us. Visit Amy at amyvanderoef.com and on her iTunes podcast #idontgivearip. Helping others navigate life one bond at a time. Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers. Watch the video. Come together to discuss this chat on a deeper level. TOP TEN CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) What did you agree with in this chat? 2) What did you disagree with in this chat? 3) How can you make some changes in you life after watching this clip? 4) Are you living life with a glass half full or half empty? 5) Does it come easy to you to empathize with others during this time? 6) In what ways have you chosen to embrace life currently? 7) How has COVID-19 impacted your life personally? 8) How has COVID-19 impacted your life professionally? 9) What changes will you be making in your life moving forward? 10) What life habits and choices will you hold onto moving forward? Please share any additional thoughts and comments with your group to promote bonding. melanierossmills.com Instagram (@drmelaniermills @lifebondschitchat) Twitter (@drmelaniermills @lifebondschat) #MentalHealth #Hope #Love #Gratitude #joy #depression #Covid-19 #CornonaVirus #Pandemic #DrMelanieRossMills #RelationshipExpert #FriendshipExpert #LifeBonds #AmyVanderoef #PodcastHost #TVHost #COVID-19 #LifeBondsChitChat

** Please note this chit chat recorded prior to George Floyd/BLM protests. ** A candid and insightful interview with Terry Bentley Hill on eating disorders, depression, suicide, substance ideation, and HOPE! A timely discussion in the midst of COVID-19 on mental health and the relevant book, By Their Side. A crisis management resource anyone can use, whether you are taking care of a loved one or you are in the midst of your own pain. Helping us navigate life one bond at a time. Please like, share, subscribe, comment if you enjoy the chat's. Want more life bonding? Gather your family, friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers. Watch the video. Come together to discuss thought instigating questions that promote bonding, growth, and leveling up in your life. TOP TEN CHIT CHAT THOUGHT INSTIGATORS FOR GROUP BONDING: 1) How often do you share your story with others? 2) Do you see opportunity in the midst of difficulty? 3) What are some things that get in the way of healthy relationship building? 4) What are some of your coping mechanisms when you are faced with pain or hurt? 5) Are you aware of the signs to look for in you loved ones that are struggling? 6) Do you discount your discernment or use it to help? 7) Isolation is the number culprit to depression and suicide ideation. 8) Loneliness is an affliction that one person can cure by reaching out. 9)Do you focus on encouraging others in their strengths and loving through their weaknesses? 10)Have you wrestled with an eating disorder, depression, loneliness, anxiety? Please share. Please share additional thoughts and comments that promote bonding with your group. #NationalHonestyDay @bytheirsidebook #stopmindingyourownbusiness #courage #hope #depression #eatingdisorders #COVID-19 #CornonaVirus #DrMelanieRossMills #LifeBondsChitChat #LifeBonds melanierossmills.com   Instagram (@drmelaniermills @lifebondshchitchat) Twitter (@drmelaniermills @lifebondschat) Facebook