The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
A mental health advocate with an honours in Psychology, and no stranger to the commercial world through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Mel is a sought-after empathetic and inspiring speaker.
Mel Yu guides and encourages her community to live a meaningful life through the power of authentic story-telling. The Authentic Me connects powerful stories and life lessons to the ears of listeners by interviewing successful game-changers from all walks of life.
Popular guests include Australian influencers, entertainment artists, life coaches and creative entrepreneurs. Common topics discussed involve self-development, successes, failures, mindset and how to create a life of purpose.
Episodes
42 episodes
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Coaching and Its Benefits | Joel Brown | Ep 42
Hey guys! This episode was recorded over a year ago in 2023 but it never made it to the podcast live! It's been a wild year and I'm keen on bringing back some episodes and conversations without the pressure of recording one every fortnight. So ...
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Episode 42
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30:20
How to Grow with Grief after Losing Someone we Love | Katrina Weller | Ep 41
On this episode, I have special guest (and my ace coaching client!), Katrina Weller - a Grief & Loss Specialist, Speaker and the founder of the Grow with Grief hub. We discussed our experiences with grief and loss, refle...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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43:16
The Power of Identity and the Difference between Branding and Marketing to Stand out from the Crowd | Matt Purcell | Ep 40
Matthew John Kyoo Purcell (known professionally as Matt Purcell), is a South Korean-born Australian entrepreneur. Matt Purcell is Australia's leading personal branding expert and the founder of Australia's only verbal self-...
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Episode 40
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54:58
I had a $45 million dollar company in Triangl swimwear and can say, "Money Doesn't Buy Happiness" | Erin Deering | Ep 39
Erin Deering was looking for a bikini to wear on the beach on a second date with her now ex-partner. Craig Ellis, but couldn’t find anything under $100 that didn’t have Hawaain flowers on it. It was either Zimmerman or Billabong back then with ...
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Episode 39
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59:46
Loving the Skin You're In and Taking Up Space | Natasha Heal | Ep 38
A champion for diversity and loving the skin you’re in; Natasha Heal has taken her every experience in life and turned each into a means of growth, acceptance and self love. With a unique ability to recognise the beauty in all things and...
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Episode 38
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42:47
Failure is Guaranteed on the Path to Success... How to become a Creative Entrepreneur | Carly Söderström | Ep 37
Welcome back guys! Today I am joined by entrepreneur, photographer, designer, mentor, former cross-fit enthusiast, former controversial public figure in the media, the author of ‘6-figure creative’ but most importantly, down to earth legend who...
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Episode 37
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47:57
20 years of friendship: From drinking and partying to health and wellness; from uncertainty to starting a business | Jess Jackson | Ep 36
Today's wholesome chat is with my high school friend, Jess Jackson (IG: @jessinbondi who I went to Mordialloc College with between 2003-2008!Jess is the founder of health and wellness brand, Australian Made Bio Cellulose Sheet Masks, @g...
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Episode 36
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46:59
How we met, how we grow, and how we compliment each other. What works for us! | Jordan Consoli | Ep 35
How important is it to have a loving and supportive partner? For me, it is the MOST important aspect to ensure I maintain wellness, peak performance and dedication to building my life, my career and my health. It's all very much dedicated to th...
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Episode 35
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49:55
Get to know me through my housemate! Identity, Relationships & Freelancing | Beza Mickan-White | Ep 34
We are diving in deep here bringing my housemate into the mix! It's been a year of living with Jordan and Beza in my life so what better way to get to know me further and deeper than having her on the show!Beza is an incredible media pe...
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Episode 34
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45:11
The Return Show! The Power of Discipline and Consistency in Building Successful Habits | Mel Yu | Ep 33
Helloooooo world! I am back after a year and a half from this podcast, The Authentic Me! Life's been busy and when we don't remain consistent and disciplined, things fall off the band wagon... so vola!Nevertheless, I am kee...
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Episode 32
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12:40
The Confidence Queen – Lessons to Teach our Daughters | Shani Chantel | Ep 32
WOW! This conversation was SO, SO, SO Powerful! Shani gets down and vulnerable, openly discussing parenthood, finding confidence even through suicidal thoughts and severe moments of depression and sadness. We both cry in this ep!!! So much love...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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55:25
Mental Health is your Own Responsibility – Showing up with Jake O’Brien | Ep 31
Quick one! So sorry for the internet stuffing up our conversation a couple of times during this audio. I hope you can be patient and get through the little cracks in conversation to listen to Jake's very important message!Jake is an abs...
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Episode 31
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1:05:19
A powerhouse woman born without hands and feet is leading the way in empowerment | Vanessa Calafiore | Ep 30
If she can do it - you can too! Living in Melbourne, Vanessa is a motivational speaker, body builder, sponsored athlete, and a women empowerment leader. Vanessa Calafiore was born with a genetic-disability of having no hands or feet. Growing up...
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Episode 30
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1:03:59
Why you are the way that you are: Anxiety, Attachment Theory and Trauma | Natasa Adamovic | Ep 29
Natasa Adamovic is a mental health support worker specialising in psychosocial recovery. She manages clients who live with a chronic mental illness ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, OCD to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tash credit...
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Episode 29
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57:24
Never Give Up Hope – A 23-year old Young Suicide Survivor Amputee | Lauren McDonough | Ep 28
SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: If you, or anyone you care for, is in need of professional support, please reach out to Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) or message a Lifeline Crisis Supporter on 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight ev...
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Episode 28
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47:50
The Journey to Being True to Yourself: Making Time for Our Inner Work | Yollana Shore | Ep 27
Yollana has worked 20+ years in helping founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals to embody their true leadership potential. She uses an approach that is authentic, insightful, supportive and focused on success. Her goal is to unders...
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Episode 27
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1:08:35
The chapters of our lives - Introducing my little sister | Michelle Yu | Ep 26
My sister (currently 22 years old) speaks with so much wisdom, so much understanding of self-development and so much awareness! I loved spending this time with my sister and our ability to have these vulnerable, honest and deep conversations.
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Episode 26
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45:33
What is Shadow Work and How to Heal your Inner Trauma | Mel Yu | Ep 25
Arggghh Shadow Work! What is it? Despite it sounding like some dark, superstitious, witchy stuff - this is actually a form of deep therapeutic work in psychological and spiritual practices. to assist in healing and integrating all parts of you ...
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Episode 25
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21:49
THAT GIRL IS CONFIDENT! A conversation between two boss ladies and how you can be one too! | Jada Perfect | Ep 24
Today’s special boss lady, goes by the name of Jada Perfect. Jada is the founder of the women’s social networking community called Boss Lady Events. The platform and community brings together like-minded women in small business to ...
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Episode 24
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52:46
Men’s Mental Health Week: Listen to this if you feel stuck or numb and can’t find the words | Mel Yu | Ep 23
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has discussions around suicide.This week I am back with an episode of my own lived experience and journey through mental health, belonging and losing my late partner to suicide.Between June 1...
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Episode 23
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20:21
How to Find Yourself in a Lasting Relationship | Mel Yu | Ep 22
And she is back!!! I guess there are some small perks to Victorian Lockdown 4.50 because with the forced change of pace, I am able to revisit some of these creative passions of mine - PODCASTING!Sorry it's taken me so long to jump back ...
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Episode 22
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18:50
Taking off my mask: How COVID-19 ALMOST broke me! | Mel Yu | Ep 21
I'M BACCCCCK! After a week M.I.A (Missing in Action) on the podcasting front, I have been busy gearing back up for work, events, coaching and consultancy work! It has been a wild month but I am so grateful to officially launch Season 2 o...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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12:48
Brain health is sexy! How to wrangle in your vulnerability and have meaningful conversations around mental health and suicide | Matt Runnalls | Ep 20
Hi everyone and welcome back to the FINAL episode of SEASON 1 on the Authentic Me Podcast. The past 20 weeks has been a crazy journey to say the least, I wanted to take this time to thank you all for tuning in and listeni...
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Episode 20
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1:01:30
Becoming a life coach, how to build an empowering community and accepting YOU ARE ENOUGH! | Laura Grady | Ep 19
I LOVED THIS ONE! Two women out to empower as many other lives for the time that we are here, I felt this conversation deep into my heart, bones and core. Laura Grady is a female empowerment coach and meditation teacher helping wo...
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Episode 19
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All things Melbourne Street Culture and the journey of Prahran Summer Jam | Daniel Ella and Eamon Larmon-Ripon | Ep 18
Welcome back to this week’s episode of Authentic Me. I feel like I have saved this epic Melbourne hometown conversation until the near end of Season 1 of this Podcast. (Season 1 is going to wrap up at Episode 20 with an all-new structure for Se...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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