Host Melanie Bourbeau shares a personal story of finding gratitude after childhood mistreatment and explains how science shows gratitude rewires the brain. She outlines five practical benefits: Shifting focus to the positive Seeing abundance Strengthening the prefrontal cortex Improving relationships Reducing stress and offers a simple practice to build a lasting gratitude habit. ************************************************************************************* ✨ Your breakthrough starts now! ✨ Step into the Peace, Purpose & Profit community and discover the life-changing power of the 90 Days to Renewal challenge. This is your chance to reset, refocus, and rise into the clarity, healing, and abundance you’ve been longing for. Don’t wait—your renewal begins the moment you say yes. Join us today and experience what’s possible when faith, purpose, and community come together.  ************************************************************************************ 🎁 We’d love to hear from you! 🎁 Your voice matters in shaping the possible rebranding of this podcast. Take just a few minutes to complete our quick survey and share your thoughts. As a heartfelt thank you, you’ll receive a special free gift to support your journey of of overcoming, aligning and prospering! ************************************************************************************ 💸 Start saving smarter today! 💸 Discover the Save Club app your new way to keep more money in your pocket while shopping for the things you already love. With exclusive deals, instant cash back, and savings on everyday purchases, it’s the easiest step toward financial freedom. 👉 Download the Save Club app now and unlock your savings, don’t miss out on the deals waiting for you! 

In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau opens up about possible big changes and asks listeners to help decide whether to rebrand the podcast to better align with her community and YouTube channel. She explains that many community members seek purpose, hope, and vision in addition to mental health support, invites listeners to complete a short survey (link in the show notes), and offers a free 20-minute strategy call after the survey to help anyone who feels stuck. The episode is a behind-the-scenes request for feedback to create a clearer, more cohesive experience across platforms.   Click here to get the survey link

There’s a silent epidemic affecting millions of women—and no one is talking about it. In this eye-opening video, we expose the harmful belief that’s quietly sabotaging women’s mental health, confidence, and sense of worth. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, constantly overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of guilt and burnout… this message is for you.✨ Discover:*The toxic mindset society has normalized—and why it’s so dangerous*How this “invisible pressure” shows up in your daily life*The truth that sets you free (and how to reclaim your peace)This isn’t just another self-help video...it’s a wake-up call. Join us as we break the silence and empower women to rise above the lies that keep them small.🔔 Subscribe for more truth-telling, healing, and hope. 💬 Share your story in the comments, your voice matters. Come join us in Peace, Purpose & Profit today https://skool.com/peacepurposeprofit#MentalHealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #ToxicBeliefs

If you’ve ever brushed off praise or downplayed your successes because you’re afraid of disappointment, this episode will help you change that pattern. Melanie Bourbeau shares simple, practical steps—notice your thoughts, write three good things daily, accept compliments with a grateful “thank you,” and display your wins—to rewire negative thinking, invite more joy, and honor God’s light in your life. Resources: Come join us in our 90 days to Renewal in the Peace, Purpose & Profit  Community  Earn money while helping others save on things they already buy with Save Club  Grow food in your living room all year long

In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores why pursuing happiness alone leaves us unfulfilled and offers practical steps to build a meaningful life: increasing belonging, discovering purpose, telling your story positively, and connecting with something bigger than yourself. She shares examples, mental-health benefits, and invites listeners to join a free 90-day community challenge for transformation.   Resources: Come join us in our 90 days to Renewal in the Peace, Purpose & Profit  Community  Earn money while helping others save on things they already buy with Save Club  Grow food in your living room all year long

Are you tired of the silent battle in your mind? In this eye-opening video, we expose the 5 most common lies depression tells you—and reveal the truth that can break their grip. Whether you’re struggling personally or supporting someone who is, this message will help you recognize the toxic thought patterns that keep you stuck and reclaim your hope, identity, and purpose. ✨ What you’ll learn:   *The subtle ways depression distorts your thinking   *How to challenge the lie that “you’re alone”   *Why your worth isn’t defined by your feelings   *Faith-based truths to anchor your healing   *Practical steps to renew your mind and spirit   This is more than a video—it’s a lifeline. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, not wanted, or beyond help, this is for you.   💬 Comment below: Which lie have you battled most—and what truth are you choosing today?   🔔 Subscribe for weekly encouragement, healing tools, and purpose-driven content to help you rise.   #DepressionHelp #MentalHealthAwareness #FaithOverFear #ChristianMentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #RenewYourMind #HopeRising #PurposeDrivenLife #YouAreNotAlone   Resources: Community - https://skool.com/peacepurposeprofit Save Club - https://www.SaveClubSplash.com/MelBeau/page16 Grow Food Inside - https://www.towergarden.com/#lets_grow

Melanie Bourbeau explores how discouragement can lead to disillusionment and depression, using Elijah’s story as a guide. She shares five practical steps—stay connected, keep praying and praising, take thoughts captive, remember God’s purpose, and surrender—to help you avoid getting stuck. This episode offers simple, faith-based strategies and real-life examples to strengthen your resilience and reconnect you to hope and community.   Resources: Come join us in our 90 days to Renewal in the Peace, Purpose & Profit  Community  Earn money while helping others save on things they already buy with Save Club  Grow food in your living room all year long  

Melanie Bourbeau shares five powerful Bible verses that bring immediate comfort and perspective when you feel discouraged, anxious, or depressed. She explains how Scripture strengthens your heart, builds character in trials, and encourages perseverance while inviting listeners to join a supportive community for ongoing renewal. Resources If you are tired of feeling like you are facing the fiery trials alone and are looking for a community to support you, celebrate with you and inspire you, we have a perfect place for you. Come feel the love inside Peace, Purpose & Profit where you will overcome, align and prosper.   Resources: Come join us in our 90 days to Renewal in the Peace, Purpose & Profit  Community  Earn money while helping others save on things they already buy with Save Club  Grow food in your living room all year long      

In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores affordable, kitchen-ready remedies — like chamomile, passionflower, valerian, lavender, saffron, St. John’s wort and omega‑3s — plus simple recipes (dark chocolate avocado mousse, calming teas and elixirs) to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep and lift mood. She explains how to test these remedies consistently (about 30 days), pairs them with lifestyle practices, and invites listeners to join her 90-day renewal community for accountability and ongoing support.   If you are tired of struggling and looking for a safe place to help you overcome, align and prosper, you search is over. Join the Peace, Purpose & Profit community designed for women who need more than motivation. Come heal with us today.   Here is my favorite Omega Blend

Americans spend over 92% of their time indoors, contributing to rising depression, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, and poor sleep. In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau explains the science-backed benefits of nature for mental, physical, social, and spiritual health and introduces the simple 20-5-3 rule: 20 minutes outside three times a week, five hours in nature each month, and three days off-grid each year to reset. Practical tips and encouragement are offered to help listeners start reconnecting with the outdoors and improve overall well-being. If you are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious and are ready for simple, daily steps and hands-on support to transform you with more clarity, peace and aligned action, then my community, Peace, Purpose & Profit is the place for you.  You don't have to struggle alone anymore. We are here to help with the 90 Days To Renewal challenge which is happening right now! See you on the inside!

In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores grief—what it is, how it shows up emotionally, mentally, physically, behaviorally, and spiritually—and why grieving is a normal, necessary part of healing. She outlines factors that shape grief, warns against avoiding it, shares practical coping tools (including journaling prompts), and invites listeners to seek community and support for deeper healing.   If you are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious and are ready for simple, daily steps and hands-on support to transform you with more clarity, peace and aligned action, then my community, Peace, Purpose & Profit is the place for you.  You don't have to struggle alone anymore. We are here to help with the 90 Days To Renewal challenge which is happening right now! See you on the inside!   If you want to talk about Grief Recovery, email me at melanie@buildingimpactmakers.com

You know you need to do it but don’t feel like it — this episode shares five practical tips to find motivation and start taking action, even when depression or anxiety holds you back. Learn how to use short daily challenges, timers, celebration techniques, and scheduling to build habits, track mood improvements, and create lasting change.   For lasting change, accountability and many miracles come join us in the Peace, Purpose & Profit community where God will be healing people, why not you?  https://skool.com/peacepurposeprofit

Host Melanie Bourbeau, from Building Impact Makers, shares a warm, relatable episode about finding joy even in hard situations. Through personal stories — like letting her daughter wear a fancy dress to the dentist — and practical tips such as changing routines, seeking laughter, and practicing gratitude, she shows how small shifts can lighten depression and anxiety. Melanie also invites listeners to community connection and an online party for support and encouragement, emphasizing faith, perseverance, and simple actions that help reclaim joy and purpose. Join the party in the Peace, Purpose & Profit community

If your heart feels heavy today and anxiety has been stealing your peace, join Melanie Bourbeau for a calm, verse-by-verse reflection on Psalm 23 — a promise that God sees you, knows you, and walks with you through every valley. She explores rest, restoration, and God’s presence as practical remedies for depression and anxiety, and invites listeners to try journaling, community support, and spiritual practices to experience lasting peace. Inside the community, Peace, Purpose & Profit we will be digging deeper into the mental game of our thoughts. Come join us for our weekly coaching call. 

Welcome to Ditching Depression With Purpose!  In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau, from Building Impact Makers, shares simple, five-minute habits to reduce anxiety naturally: eat more plants and omega-3s, get daily sunshine and fresh air, practice deep breathing and pattern-interrupts, exercise, and reframe thoughts with faith-based tools. The episode also invites listeners to join Melanie's community, Peace, Purpose & Profit for coaching on mental distortions and ongoing support to build resilience and lasting change.   The Omega 3 supplement I love!  

Do you feel trapped in a cycle of sadness, stress, and emotional burnout? What if the path to peace isn't a pill, but it's in the trees, the breeze, and the quiet of the wild? In this episode of Ditching Depression with Purpose, Melanie Bourbeau from Building Impact Makers, is  going to explore how reconnecting with nature can be a powerful antidote to the mental weight that so many women carry. From forest walks that calm the nervous system to sunlight that shifts your mood, we'll uncover the science and the soul behind nature's healing touch. If you're tired of the struggle and ready to feel grounded, restored, and alive again, this episode is your invitation to step out and start healing. See you on the other side. It’s time to heal, rise, and live on purpose.Join the Peace, Purpose & Profit community—a safe, supportive space for women ready to break free from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. Through live group coaching, healing-centered resources, and real community support, you'll begin your journey from surviving to thriving. This is where your healing meets your purpose—and your purpose opens the door to peace and abundance. ✨ Don’t wait for “someday.” Your transformation starts now. You don’t have to do this alone—join us today.  

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Ditching Depression with Purpose." This week, Melanie Bourbeau, from Building Impact Makers, your mental health mentor, delves into the transformative power of shifting your inner voice to bolster your self-worth and elevate your mental health. We explore the common struggle of self-doubt and the liberating journey towards embracing your unique value. In this episode, she unravels the difference between self-worth and self-esteem and discusses  how knowing your inherent value can significantly improve resilience against life’s challenges. Join Melanie as she navigates practical steps to enhance your self-worth, including understanding the power of thoughts, practicing self-compassion, and strengthening your community connections. Tune in to uncover the role of spiritual understanding and practical self-care in fostering a strong sense of self-worth, ultimately guiding you towards overcoming depression naturally. Don’t miss this opportunity to initiate lasting change and walk boldly in your purpose. It’s time to heal, rise, and live on purpose.Join the Peace, Purpose & Profit community—a safe, supportive space for women ready to break free from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. Through live group coaching, healing-centered resources, and real community support, you'll begin your journey from surviving to thriving. This is where your healing meets your purpose—and your purpose opens the door to peace and abundance. ✨ Don’t wait for “someday.” Your transformation starts now. You don’t have to do this alone—join us today.  

In this enlightening episode of Ditching Depression with Purpose, mental health mentor Melanie Bourbeau dives into the neurological aspects of depression, exploring how the brain's frontal lobe plays a crucial role in our mental health. Discover the story of Phineas Gage, whose tragic accident highlights the significance of protecting this vital part of our brain, responsible for moral reasoning and social behavior. Melanie addresses the lifestyle choices that can inadvertently damage the frontal lobe, from substance use like alcohol and caffeine to dietary habits and even entertainment choices. With scientific insights and practical advice, she empowers listeners to make informed decisions that support their mental well-being naturally. Join the conversation and explore the exclusive community for women, 'Peace, Purpose, and Profit,' where overcoming depression and anxiety is a shared journey towards resilience and recovery.   For more go to BuildingImpactMakers.com  

Welcome to Ditching Depression With Purpose, with your host Melanie Bourbeau In this enlightening episode, we delve into the impact of stress on our physical and mental well-being, exploring the reality of common feelings of exhaustion and burnout. We focus on identifying personal stressors and the importance of effective stress management techniques. Listeners are guided through understanding the different stages of stress response and the potential mental, social, and spiritual consequences of unresolved stress. Practical advice is shared on healthy lifestyle choices, planning, helping others, and fostering a trusting relationship with God for overcoming stress. Join us to discover how you can transform stress into an opportunity for growth and healing. It’s time to heal, rise, and live on purpose.Join the Peace, Purpose & Profit community—a safe, supportive space for women ready to break free from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm. Through live group coaching, healing-centered resources, and real community support, you'll begin your journey from surviving to thriving. This is where your healing meets your purpose—and your purpose opens the door to peace and abundance. ✨ Don’t wait for “someday.” Your transformation starts now. You don’t have to do this alone—join us today.  

Are you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained? You're not alone—and that's the problem.In this urgent episode of the Ditching Depression Podcast, we uncover how loneliness fuels depression and anxiety, quietly sabotaging your mental health, self-worth, and even your success. Discover the hidden effects of social isolation—and why waiting to "get better" on your own is a dangerous trap. 💥 This episode is a must-listen if you're tired of silently struggling and ready to break free. We’re not just talking solutions—we’re building a support system.🎧 Tune in NOW to learn: Why loneliness is one of the top triggers for depression and anxiety How connection can become your greatest tool for healing Simple, powerful ways to rebuild meaningful relationships 👉 Don’t miss your chance to step out of the shadows and into a life of Peace, Purpose, and Profit.Join the movement. Join the community.Visit Peace, Purpose & Profit to get connected today.