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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.