Melody Pool

Episode 5: I’m In Charge Now

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and walked away thinking “Wow. That person is truly wise. Not because they’ve read a lot of books, or understand a lot of ideas, but because they’ve lived it, felt it and done the work”?

That’s how I felt after chatting with Melody Pool for the podcast. I’ve known Melody for several years, but we hadn’t spoken for a couple. In that time, Melody has been going through an incredibly personal process of learning her own mind, and making new choices.

Melody shared so openly about this experience when we sat down to chat, and we jam-packed so many interesting things into this episode. 

We talked about welcoming creativity as a core part of yourself - and removing external pressures (real or perceived) that get in the way of creating authentically. We talked about not attaching your identity to your thoughts, and how to take back the reins when those thoughts are taking over and threatening to spiral you down in a pit of despair.

Raw truth telling is one of Melody’s super powers - if you haven’t heard her song “Black Dog”, about experiencing depression, yet drop everything and check it out on Spotify. 

Also, in our chat, I completely misquoted. I said something like “you must do the work without attachment to the fruits of your labour” and I said it was a Buddhist quote. 

When I was looking to reference it for the show notes I couldn’t find that quote anywhere …. so yeah.… I kind of made it up. 

But the idea is based around multiple spiritual teachings including the Bhagavad-Gita (which I’ve attempted to read three times 🤦‍♀️) so… I half got it right??

Anyway, this conversation was true honour and, when I listened back, I felt empowered and like I had permission to be who I am and take charge of my own mind and life. I hope it makes you you feel the same.