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<description><![CDATA[That powerful, confident, embodied, radiant version of you—the one you keep picturing, dreaming about, longing to be? She’s not a far-off fantasy. She’s not some future “someday” version. And she’s definitely not reserved for someone more worthy. She already lives inside you. She’s not out there. She’s in here—woven into your words, your intuition, your […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[That powerful, confident, embodied, radiant version of you—the one you keep picturing, dreaming about, longing to be?
She’s not a far-off fantasy. 
She’s not some future “someday” version. 
And she’s definitely not reserved for someone more worthy.
She already lives inside you.
She’s not out there. She’s in here—woven into your words, your intuition, your business, your relationships, the way you mother, the way you move through your life. 
She’s breathing through your thoughts. 
Whispering through your gut feelings. 
Standing by your side, even when you can’t quite see her clearly yet.
And all you need to do… keep reaching for her. Keep trusting her. Keep letting her voice rise above the fear, the doubt, the old Mean Girl narratives that don’t belong.
Because here’s the soul truth I want you to tattoo deep inside:
You’re not becoming her…
You. Are. Her.
You’re just remembering.
And this remembering? 
It’s sacred. It’s powerful. 
And it changes everything.
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 04:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s 3:26 a.m. as I type this on my phone.
I just finished feeding Prince, crawled back into bed, and couldn’t sleep… 
Because these words were pulsing through me.
Before I became a mother, I used to say:
“You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to fill yourself up first.”
And I truly believed that. 
I taught it. Preached it. Lived it.
But now? 
Now, I’m not so sure.
Because here’s what I’ve come to realise, deep in the trenches of motherhood: 
We do give from empty cups. 
A lot. 
Maybe more than we desire or realise. 
We have to.
We give when we’re running on two hours of sleep. 
We give when our bodies are aching, our minds are foggy, our patience worn thin. 
We give when we feel like there’s nothing left.
And still — we show up. 
We rock. We sing. We hold. We soothe. We serve. We love.
Not because we’re full, but because we’re called. 
Because we are doing sacred, godly work. 
Because love is not always about putting ourselves first. 
Sometimes it’s about devotion. 
And no one teaches us that more than our children.
Mothers are walking miracles. Superheroes. Warriors. 
We give from wells that look and feel empty but still, somehow, miraculously flow.
But — and this is important — just because we can give from an empty cup doesn’t mean we should.
We deserve to feel good. 
To feel nourished, seen, supported, cared for. 
We deserve to take up space in our own lives.
So yes, fill yourself up as often as you can. 
Micro-dose your self-care if that’s all you can manage right now in this season. 
Drink the tea while it’s hot (or at least warm). Take the deep breaths. Let the sun kiss your skin. Move your body. Go to bed when the kids go to bed. Call the friend. Say the prayer.
But just know this…
Even when you feel like you’ve got nothing left — 
You are still giving something so meaningful.
Your love. Your presence. Your energy. Your magic.
It’s all still there, even when you feel empty.
And that, my beautiful friend, is a miracle in itself.
Remember: you are doing sacred work.
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 05:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[If you’re walking through a tough moment right now—in your business, your motherhood journey, your health, your relationships, or spiritually—I want you to take a deep breath and feel this: On the other side of darkness is always light. On the other side of every challenge is growth. And on the other side of this […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you’re walking through a tough moment right now—in your business, your motherhood journey, your health, your relationships, or spiritually—I want you to take a deep breath and feel this:
On the other side of darkness is always light. 
On the other side of every challenge is growth. 
And on the other side of this mountain? A more evolved, more powerful version of you is waiting.
I’ve been deep in it myself these past few weeks. 
Since Prince got sick, he’s been waking every 1 to 2 hours through the night to feed. It’s been a lot. 
A lot of me. A lot of giving. A lot of long, lonely nights. 
And in those moments—when I feel like I’m running on empty—I keep reminding myself…
This will pass. 
I am strong. 
This is shaping me.
Most nights, I lie there in the dark and pray.
I ask for strength to get through one more night. 
One more feed. 
And I know… 
This season is building a stronger, more resilient version of me.
So whatever your mountain looks like right now— 
Whatever challenge you’re facing— 
Say thank you.
Thank you for the clarity this moment will bring. 
Thank you for the strength being built in the climb. 
Thank you for the woman emerging through it all.
You’ve got this. 
And you are never, ever alone.
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<title>If You’re Craving Real Transformation, This Is Your Next Step</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 00:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest: online events are incredible. They’re convenient, accessible, and they do create real shifts. But nothing—and I mean nothing—compares to what happens when you gather in person. There’s an undeniable magic when humans come together, heart to heart, energy to energy. The transformations are deeper. The internal shifts are stronger. The connections you […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Let’s be honest: online events are incredible. They’re convenient, accessible, and they do create real shifts.
But nothing—and I mean nothing—compares to what happens when you gather in person.
There’s an undeniable magic when humans come together, heart to heart, energy to energy. The transformations are deeper. The internal shifts are stronger. The connections you create are life-long.
I’ll never forget the very first retreat I attended. 
At the time, I thought I was just going to “learn some new tools.” 
What actually happened was… 
I met, let go of and upgraded parts of myself I didn’t even know existed.
In one moment of deep connection (in a circle, with people I had only just met), something cracked open inside me. Old stories dissolved. A new level of clarity and certainty dropped in. 
That weekend changed the entire trajectory of my life.
It wasn’t the content. 
It wasn’t the schedule. 
It was the energy of being there. 
In-person. Present. Fully immersed.
That’s the power of live, embodied experiences.
That’s why, for the first time ever, Nick and I are joining forces to bring you The Upgrade — a luxurious, intimate retreat designed to completely elevate your life.
The Upgrade is a high-level immersion into the four major pillars of a truly extraordinary life:
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<li>Relationships — Elevate every relationship through deep energetic shifts</li>
<li>Spirituality — Align with universal truths & manifest from flow, not force</li>
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You’ll walk in as one version of yourself… 
And walk out as an entirely Upgraded you—with the clarity, tools, and energetic shifts to match.
This is a rare, deeply personal experience. We’re keeping it intimate so every guest receives the attention and depth of transformation they deserve.
There are so many people on the waitlist who have been given first access and early bird price to this experience and there are a few spots left that I wanted to offer to you.
Click <a href="https://melissaambrosini.com/the-upgrade-byron-bay" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to secure your early bird spot and save $250. 
Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first-come basis.
If your soul has been whispering that you’re ready for more—this is it.
We can’t wait to share this life-changing journey with you.
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<title>You’re Stronger Than You Think: A Love Letter for the Hard Days</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 05:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The past few weeks have been full on. The whole family has been sick and Prince got RSV. I’ve been up night after night some nights with only 2 hours sleep and not even consecutively. There were moments I was brought to my knees in exhaustion, running on empty, praying for relief. And in the […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The past few weeks have been full on. The whole family has been sick and Prince got RSV. I’ve been up night after night some nights with only 2 hours sleep and not even consecutively. There were moments I was brought to my knees in exhaustion, running on empty, praying for relief. 
And in the midst of it all, something beautiful happened.
One of my incredible clients <a href="https://www.instagram.com/constance_childsleep_expert/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Constance</a> — who has become a dear friend — sent me a poem she downloaded for me while in the shower. She said it just came through her for me. And honestly, I bawled. It cracked me open in the best possible way. And I want to share it with you, because I know I’m not the only mama going through something challenging. Maybe it will land on your heart like it did on mine…
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The Strongest Love
Being a mother is the hardest work 
you will ever do — 
not just with your hands, 
but with your body, your mind, 
your soul, your spirit.
You pour your love into this little being, 
so much love it aches. 
You would do anything to ease their hurt — 
even breathe the sickness out of them, 
if only you could.
And yet, some days, it feels like the life is being pulled from your own bones. 
You’re exhausted beyond words, 
moving one foot at a time, 
one hour at a time, 
one heartbeat at a time.
When night falls, you feel the familiar ache of uncertainty: 
Will they sleep? 
Will you?
You brace yourself, 
your body heavy, your heart heavier, 
wishing for just one hour — 
two, if you’re lucky — 
of uninterrupted peace.
And still, when the sun rises, 
you look at their sweet face, 
and fall in love all over again.
You hold their tiny breath against your chest, 
their little fingers clutching your skin, 
their needs as deep as your own aching need to rest.
You want your body back, 
your breath back, 
a single hour to call your own. 
You crave space to just be — 
and yet you stay.
You stay because love anchors you 
even when your spirit hangs low, 
even when your strength feels like it’s unraveling thread by thread.
You stay because that’s what mothers do.
We are stronger than we know. 
We are softer than we show. 
We are more resilient than the world could ever measure.
Even in the hardest, darkest moments — 
we rise. 
We show up with empty tanks and full hearts. 
We give our bodies, our sleep, our everything 
to the tiny souls who need us most.
We are warriors. 
We are mothers. 
And somehow, against all odds, 
we keep going.
//
Take a deep breath. Let that land.
Because here’s what I want you to remember, beautiful one:
You are doing sacred work. 
The world doesn’t hand out medals for the invisible labour we do — the middle-of-the-night feedings, the endless mental load, the fierce love that keeps us up when all we want is sleep… but this is what inner strength looks like.
It’s not always loud. It’s not always glamorous. 
Sometimes it’s a whisper: “I’ll keep going.” 
Sometimes it’s tears in the dark, just putting one foot in front of the other, and a full-body exhale when they finally settle.
But every time you rise — despite it all — you are showing your children, your clients, your partner, and most importantly yourself, what resilience looks like in motion.
You don’t have to do it perfectly (there is no such thing). 
You don’t have to hold it all together (get support sister).
But you do have to remember this:
You are allowed to want space and rest. 
You are allowed to feel stretched and still stay rooted in love. 
You are allowed to be both the warrior and the weeper.
And above all — you’re not alone.
So if you’re in a season of tired bones and tender hearts, I see you. Keep going. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. 
Do it for your babies, your partner, your work, your vision… 
But mostly — do it for you.
Because you matter.
And this moment you’re in? It’s shaping you. Strengthening you. Softening you in all the right ways.
Even now — especially now — you are becoming more of who you came here to be.
Never forget that.
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[As a working mama, it’s so easy for your priority list to look something like this:
1. Kids 
2. Partner 
3. Work 
4. Everyone else 
5. Me (my health and self-care)
But here’s the truth… That’s a fast track to burnout.
I know—because I’ve been there. I wore the cape. I juggled all the roles. And I ended up exhausted, depleted, and resentful.
The turning point?
Realizing that when I put myself at the top of the list, everything IS better.
When I’m nourished—physically, emotionally, spiritually—I’m not just surviving the day… 
I’m showing up as the mother, partner, leader, and friend I want to be.
And the energy in my home? 
More calm. More connection. More peaceful. More joy.
I know it’s easier said than done—especially when you’re a working mama. But a self-led woman doesn’t wait for space in her calendar—she creates it! She knows her needs matter. She makes her well-being non-negotiable. Because she understands that when she’s full, she pours from overflow—not obligation.
And this doesn’t mean disappearing for hours every day (although that’s lovely, too). It starts with micro-moments. Tiny acts of nourishment that remind your nervous system:
I matter. I’m safe. I’m allowed to receive.
Here are a few of my favorites:
// A 5-minute meditation any time of day or when I’m breastfeeding 
// Deep breaths when my head hit the pillow 
// A sacred tea ceremony with your bestie 
// A barefoot walk through the grass or sand 
// A moment of silence in the car before school pickup 
// Letting the sun kiss your skin while you sip your morning water 
// A cleansing dive in the ocean
So consider this your loving permission slip… 
To prioritise you. 
To lead yourself. 
To teach your children what it looks like to honour your worth. 
And to remind your soul that she matters.
Start today. 
You don’t need to do it perfectly. 
You just need to begin.
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I just got off a coaching call with one of my spiritual mentors and… WOW. I feel so lit up. So in alignment. So excited. So on fire. It was the reminder I didn’t even know I needed: Nothing is more important than your wellbeing. Nothing! We tell ourselves a million stories about why we […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got off a coaching call with one of my spiritual mentors and…
WOW. I feel so lit up. 
So in alignment. 
So excited. 
So on fire.
It was the reminder I didn’t even know I needed:
Nothing is more important than your wellbeing. Nothing!
We tell ourselves a million stories about why we can’t invest in ourselves…
“I can’t afford it.” 
 “I don’t have the time.” 
 “The kids need me.” 
 “My business is too busy.” 
 “I’ll do it later.” 
 “I should be able to do this on my own.”
But here’s the truth that I’ve had to learn the hard way (many times):
If I’m not thriving… nothing else is either. 
Not my business. 
Not my relationships. 
Not my health. 
Not the way I show up as a mother, a wife, a friend, a leader.
I know you love your kids. (Is it just me, or do you want to be with them all the time too?) 
But you also need space for you. 
Time to refill your cup. 
Time to realign, reconnect, and recalibrate.
Because when you are full, everything and everyone around you benefits.
So here’s your loving reminder…
You are worthy of investing in yourself. 
You matter. 
You don’t need to earn rest, support, or self-care. 
It’s not selfish — it’s essential!
Whether it’s a coaching session, a massage, a meditation, a workout, a sauna, an Epsom salt bath, a walk in nature, a swim in the ocean, a nourishing meal, some breathwork, some sun on your skin, an early night, a therapy session, or 10 minutes of silence — make it non-negotiable.
Don’t forget…
You can’t pour from an empty cup (we’ve all heard it, but are we living it?) 
Your wellbeing directly impacts every area of your life 
Investing in yourself is the best investment you’ll ever make 
You are so worthy of support, care, and time just for you 
Your children are watching everything — and when you take care of yourself, it teaches them the importance of filling themselves up too.
Sending you so much love today. 
You’ve got this. 
And I’ve got you.
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I know it’s not technically International Women’s Day today, but here’s the truth: EVERY day we should celebrate women. Because we are extraordinary. Because we are forces of nature. Because even when life feels impossible, we still show up. The other morning, as my house was still and quiet, I had just finished my meditation […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I know it’s not technically International Women’s Day today, but here’s the truth: EVERY day we should celebrate women.
Because we are extraordinary. 
Because we are forces of nature. 
Because even when life feels impossible, we still show up.
The other morning, as my house was still and quiet, I had just finished my meditation in front of my red light, and a thought hit me like a wave—what is it that makes women so incredibly powerful?
So many things flooded my mind, but one truth stood out above the rest…
Even when the shiitake hits the fan.
Even when we’ve been up 6 times in the night with our kids. 
Even when business isn’t flowing the way we want. 
Even when our bodies are aching, our minds are exhausted, and we feel like we have nothing left to give…
We still show up.
We dig deep. 
We find the energy. 
We summon the patience, the grace, the love, the strength. 
We pour love into our children, our work, our relationships—even when our own cup feels/IS empty. 
We pick ourselves up, time and time again, and somehow, we keep going.
Because that’s what we do. It’s inbuilt within us.
And don’t get me wrong, I don’t always get it right…
There have been moments—especially since my son was born—where I’ve had maybe 3 hours of interrupted sleep, my toddler is mid-meltdown, and I don’t feel strong. I don’t find the patience. I don’t dig deep in that moment.
But then, at the end of the day, when the house is quiet again, I find it.
I find the grace to forgive myself, to be soft and kind to myself. I find the resilience to wake up and do better tomorrow.
Because that’s what we do. We rise, again and again.
This is what makes women so magnificent.
<ul>
<li>We wear many hats, and we still show up.</li>
<li>When the shiitake hits the fan, we still show up.</li>
<li>When we are exhausted, we still show up.</li>
<li>When we don’t feel our best, we still show up for our families, our clients, our dreams.</li>
</ul>
So today, I celebrate YOU.
I see you. 
I see how much you carry. 
I see the moments you dig deep, even when you want to scream or just lay down. 
I see how much you give to your business, your children, your community.
And I APPLAUD you.
You are extraordinary. 
You’ve got this. 
We’ve got this.
And if you know a woman who needs this reminder today, forward this to her.
Because we all deserve to be reminded just how powerful, amazing, and magnificent we truly are today and always. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how something profound happens every time you give birth.
You don’t just birth a baby—you birth a new, upgraded version of yourself. And in the process, you get cracked wide open.
If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, you’ll know that this week I had my Closing of the Bones Ceremony—a sacred rite of passage honoring the transition into motherhood. It’s an ancient postpartum healing ritual, deeply rooted in Mexican and South American traditions, designed to support a woman’s physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation after childbirth. Using sacred techniques like gentle rocking, massage, and wrapping the body with rebozos (woven shawls), this ceremony symbolizes closure—sealing energy, restoring balance, and calling a woman fully back into herself after the profound opening of birth. It is a powerful act of reverence, healing, and renewal, allowing her to reclaim her strength, embody her wisdom, and step forward with deepened wholeness. It’s magical and deeply transformative.
The reel I posted of my Closing of the Bones Ceremony after Bambi went viral (you can check it out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_ahHGow5X/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>).
As I lay there—wrapped tightly, held, honored—I realized just how shattered I have felt since the birth of my beautiful boy.
Shattered in a good way.
Like I’ve been broken into a million pieces, and now I get to decide:
<ul>
<li>Which pieces do I want to reclaim?</li>
<li>Which do I want to leave behind?</li>
<li>And what new beliefs and parts of me am I ready to step into?</li>
</ul>
I feel completely lost… and yet, somehow, more found than ever. 
I feel uncertain, like I don’t know my voice, who I am or what I stand for anymore… and yet, in moments, I feel the most right and sure I’ve ever been. 
I feel at peace… and then, in the next breath, full of self doubt.
Postpartum is this liminal space—where the old self has dissolved, but the new self hasn’t fully emerged yet. It’s raw, tender, and incredibly transformative.
And here’s what I’m reminded of:
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">With every birth, you receive gifts—even when they come wrapped in uncertainty.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You are not who you were before. Every cell in your body is different. Every belief gets upgraded and so you can not compare your life now to who you were before giving birth. </li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Your voice may feel shaky, but it’s still yours. Even when I compare myself to others (and I still do when I’m feeling vulnerable), I remind myself that my path is unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.</li>
</ol>
So if you’re in a season of transition—whether it’s becoming a mother, starting a new business, launching a new offer, or simply feeling like life is shifting beneath your feet—know this:
You don’t have to rush to “figure it out.” 
You are allowed to be in the in-between. 
And you are still whole, even as you rebuild.
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<description><![CDATA[I want to be honest with you… my relationship with Nick has taken a back seat lately—and I’m not okay with that. I was on a call with my spiritual mentor the other day, and he lovingly reminded me of something so simple, yet so powerful: Nick and I are the foundation of our home. […]
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[I want to be honest with you… my relationship with Nick has taken a back seat lately—and I’m not okay with that.
I was on a call with my spiritual mentor the other day, and he lovingly reminded me of something so simple, yet so powerful: Nick and I are the foundation of our home. If we don’t prioritize us, everything else starts to wobble.
Between two little kids, multiple businesses, and a home that still has trades in it every day… let’s just say date nights have been non-existent, and cuddling on the couch all Sunday? A distant dream.
So we sat down, got really honest, and assessed the season of life we’re in:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">We’re not in the season for romantic weekends away every month (we’d miss our babies too much). 
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">We’re not in the season for hours of slow, uninterrupted time together.</li>
</ul>
But that doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected.
Here’s what we’re doing instead—and it’s been a total game changer.
Every night, once the kids are asleep, we sit on the couch with some organic coconut oil and give each other a 5-minute foot rub. That’s it. Five minutes each.
Sounds simple, right? But here’s what happens:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">We soften. 
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">We drop into our hearts. 
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The stress, worry, and overwhelm melt away. 
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">We reconnect as teammates, lovers, soulmates.</li>
</ul>
There’s actually science to back this up, too. Physical touch like massage and skin-to-skin contact activates the release of oxytocin—the “love hormone.” It lowers cortisol (your stress hormone), boosts feelings of connection and bonding, and even helps reduce inflammation and improve sleep.
And honestly, in the rush of daily life, we’d gone way too long without real, loving touch. So we decided to change that with two simple non-negotiables:
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A 5-minute foot rub for each other every night. 
</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Intentional physical touch every time we see each other during the day—a kiss, a cuddle, a hand on the lower back, a little tushie squeeze—something playful, loving, grounding.</li>
</ol>
It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s easy. 
And it’s made a huge difference in how connected, supported, and loved we both feel.
So here’s your invitation… try it today, babe. 
Send this to your partner. Commit to it together.
Before the TV goes on. 
Before you pick up your phone. 
Connect.
5 minutes. That’s all it takes.
Do it and thank me later 
Enjoy your foot rub and tushie squeeze.
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