Episode 46: Two Words That Can Fertilize Growth with Melissa Bergstrom
Episode 46: Two Words That Can Fertilize Growth with Melissa Bergstrom

The Well-Tended Life

Melissa Bergstrom discusses the power of 'what if', embracing life's messiness, and finding growth through creativity on 'The Well-Tended Life Podcast'.

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The Well-Tended Life

Keri Wilt

The Well-Tended Life Podcast is all about intentional living, that’s inspired by my great-great-grandmother’s classic book “The Secret Garden”. A Well-Tended Life is not a set it and forget it life, nor is it a perfect life. It is worked on every day, in the sunshine and through the storms. And the truth is, what worked in our life-gardens last season, may not work in the next. That’s why here at The Well-Tended Life Podcast, we interview people who have grown and bloomed true in a variety of seasons and are willing to share their well-tended wisdom and weed-whacking advice with us!This season we are going to talk about: Rest, Fear, Addiction, Busyness, Growth, grief, Friendship, Relationships, Time Management, Self Care, Pivots, Expectations, Wandering, Gratitude, Overcoming, Hard Work, Goals/Intentions, Relationships, Health, Fitness, Change, Secrets, Letting Go, and so much More! So, meet me back here each week and we will dig in together to discover what’s keeping you locked up tighter than The Secret Garden and unearth the tools that will keep you growing and blooming through every season.“Where you tend a rose…a thistle cannot grow.” - The Secret Garden

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What If: Unlocking Growth Through Life's Messy Moments with Melissa Bergstrom

Episode Overview

Melissa's journey of confronting anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Metaphor of life as a garden and embracing life's messiness
Lessons from 'The Secret Garden' and tending to one's life garden
Reflection on surrendering control and embracing the unknown
The power of creativity in processing emotions and fostering growth

“I think essentially when we're children, we don't necessarily choose the garden, you know, we're kind of given this garden. And one of the things that I've been trying to give myself permission to do is not toss away everything in the garden, but also give myself permission not to keep it all.”

Ever wondered how two simple words can change your life? In this episode of 'The Well-Tended Life Podcast', host Keri Wilt chats with Melissa Bergstrom, a Boston-based actor, writer, and teaching artist. Melissa shares her journey of navigating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder while embracing her multi-passionate nature. The episode dives into the power of asking 'what if' and how it can lead to unexpected growth and creativity.

Melissa talks about the importance of trying new things without waiting to feel 'ready' and learning to be okay with life's messiness. She emphasizes that growth often comes from repetition and taking small steps forward. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that, despite life's challenges, you can still create something beautiful and let others in. Tune in to discover how to loosen your grip on control and find peace in the process of growth.

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