DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions

Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions podcast is a place for you to recognize at what level or age you engage with others. Most often our feelings, interactions, or reactions are based on past experiences. The current situations or engagement brings to light what we may have buried, or thought had been resolved. This is not a therapy session, nor do we give advice on what you should or should not do. We do discuss events and ask "What is the age of that or your emotion?" Join us as you will find the conversations to be enlightening and beneficial as you are learning and Growing Up.

DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions is a society podcast hosted by DrMelanie, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #1

  Episode One of the Awakening Segment: How Old Are Your Emotions

  Aug 20, 202611 minS1

  Most leaders don’t fail because they’re inexperienced; they fail because they’re emotionally unprepared for leadership's weight, complexity, and visibility. In this opening episode of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions , Dr. Melanie Empowers reveals the hidden gap between professional competence and emotional maturity, and why closing that gap is the defining work of modern leadership. Listeners will explore the moment every leader faces: realizing that their emotional habits, reactions, and blind spots shape their leadership more than their expertise. This episode reframes emotional intelligence as a professional development imperative, introduces the season’s emotional maturity arc, and sets the expectation that leadership growth begins with self‑awareness, not skill acquisition. By the end of Episode 1, listeners understand the season’s central thesis: you cannot lead others well until you learn to lead yourself emotionally, and they’re invited to commit to the journey of becoming an Emotionally Prepared Leader. About Dr. Melanie Dr. Melanie Magruder is an accomplished, certified Leadership and Professional Development Coach recognized for guiding emerging leaders, seasoned professionals, and cross‑functional teams through transformative growth. Known for clear insight, an engaging presence, and practical, evidence‑based coaching, she distills complexity into clarity, strengthens alignment, and equips clients to lead with purpose in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments. A strategist at heart, Dr. Magruder brings deep expertise in business strategy and organizational leadership, having led and supported multimillion‑dollar initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors. Her ability to bridge vision and execution enables her to operate seamlessly at both strategic and operational levels, delivering measurable impact through disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational excellence. As the creator and host of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions Podcast, Dr. Magruder advances a powerful mission: helping individuals develop emotional maturity as a cornerstone of effective leadership and meaningful living. Her work fosters self‑awareness, challenges limiting patterns, and expands leaders’ capacity to act with intention, empathy, and resilience. Dr. Magruder holds a Doctorate in Management of Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and multiple certifications in coaching, adult learning, and leadership development. She is also a published author, experienced facilitator, and respected community advocate dedicated to elevating leaders and strengthening the communities they serve. Series 18 Episodes Guide: https://tr.ee/SUHWkGiF83 Five-Week FREE Leadership Strategies Course: https://drmelanieempowers.kit.com/9a1f83884e Dr. Melanie Empowers Share Your Thoughts or Topic Recommendations! Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/drmelanieempowers

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  Episode #1

  Intro: Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions

  Aug 16, 20269 minS1

  This is the first episode of the Growing Up podcast. An overview of what we will discuss, audience interaction, and why this podcast was created. We talk a bit about how our emotions often are not our current age. As a matter of fact, people usually react, interact, or engage with others based on past experiences, not necessarily based on the present moment. Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions is a reflective, eye‑opening podcast that helps you understand the emotional age behind your reactions, relationships, and everyday interactions. At its core, the show invites you to explore how much of what you feel today is shaped by experiences from years ago, and how those buried emotional moments still influence the way you show up in the world. Each episode creates a thoughtful space to examine the stories, triggers, and patterns that surface in adulthood but originate in childhood or earlier life chapters. Rather than offering therapy or advice, the podcast asks powerful questions, such as “What is the age of that emotion?” that guide you toward deeper self‑awareness and emotional maturity. Listeners describe the conversations as enlightening, grounding, and transformative — a weekly opportunity to grow, heal, and understand yourself with more clarity and compassion. Dr. Melanie Empowers is not a licensed mental health provider, therapist, or counselor. The content shared through this podcast is for educational, personal growth, and leadership development purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional mental health care. Dr. Melanie holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and is a highly experienced leadership professional with over 30 years in Corporate IT, specializing in leadership and organizational development. She also holds multiple professional certifications, including being a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through an ICF‑credentialed institution. The insights shared here are grounded in leadership experience, coaching practice, and organizational expertise. If you are in need of mental health support, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health professional in your area. We hope the podcast topics are interesting enough to keep you tuning in regularly and participating. Until next time, Peace and understanding, DrMelanieEmpowers Share Your Thoughts or Topic Recommendations! Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/drmelanieempowers

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  Episode #11

  Trainings That Actually Make You Better!

  Aug 6, 202645 minS1

  Today’s episode is all about trainings that actually make you better, not the ones that look good on a résumé, not the ones you attend because your organization said so, but the ones that change how you show up in your daily life. The truth is, most trainings give you information. But only a few create transformation . The trainings that matter are the ones that: reveal a blind spot you didn’t know you had, shift your identity as a leader, or change your behavior the very next day. These are the trainings that help you respond instead of react, set boundaries without guilt, make decisions in emotional fog, and lead from your grown-up self instead of your emotional age. So in this episode, we’re diving into: the training moments that changed leaders , the skills that actually transfer into real life, and how intentional learning becomes a daily practice of becoming better. Because leadership isn’t just a role, it’s a discipline. And the right training doesn’t just teach you something new… it teaches you to become someone new. Carolyn B. Thompson President of Training Systems Inc., Carolyn is known for her ability to help people design and facilitate learning that sticks. Learning changes behavior, strengthens confidence, and elevates leadership's presence in real life, not just in the classroom. Carolyn's work centers on designing learning experiences that reveal blind spots, facilitating peer-to-peer learning that accelerates growth, coaching leaders towards goals they didn't even know they had, and helping organizations build training functions that truly support performance. Her approach is practical, human, and deeply aligned with our mission here: helping leaders understand the emotional age they bring into interactions and how growing up emotionally transforms the way we lead. Carolyn helps leaders turn insights into action consistently, courageously, and with intention. Dr Melanie Magruder (DrMelanieEmpowers) Dr. Melanie Magruder is an accomplished, certified Leadership and Professional Development Coach recognized for guiding emerging leaders, seasoned professionals, and cross‑functional teams through transformative growth. With a reputation for clear insight, engaging presence, and practical, evidence‑based coaching, she distills complexity into clarity, strengthens alignment, and equips clients to lead with purpose in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments. A strategist at heart, Dr. Magruder brings deep expertise in business strategy and organizational leadership, having led and supported multimillion‑dollar initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors. Her ability to bridge vision and execution enables her to operate seamlessly at both strategic and operational levels, delivering measurable impact through disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational excellence. As the creator and host of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions Podcast, Dr. Magruder advances a powerful mission: helping individuals develop emotional maturity as a cornerstone of effective leadership and meaningful living. Her work fosters self‑awareness, challenges limiting patterns, and expands leaders’ capacity to act with intention, empathy, and resilience. Dr. Magruder holds a Doctorate in Management of Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and multiple certifications in coaching, adult learning, and leadership development. She is also a published author, experienced facilitator, and respected community advocate dedicated to elevating leaders and strengthening the communities they serve. Advance Your Leadership. Strengthen Your Influence. Elevate Your Professional Impact. Register for your FREE 5‑Week Leadership Strategies Course and start your growth journey today. Enrollment is quick and easy: Click the link to join [Link: https://drmelanieempowers.kit.com/9a1f83884e ] Enter your name and email Open your Welcome Email and tap “Confirm Enrollment” (redirects to the DrMelanieEmpowers.com website - browse and contact me for a consultation - That's It!) Check your inbox for Lesson 1 (Check your SPAM folder just in case.) Watch for the next four lessons, one each week Share your feedback with DrMelanieEmpowers Put your new leadership strategies into action Share Your Thoughts or Topic Recommendations! https://drmelanieempowers.com

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  DrMelanieEmpowers Presents: Growing Up, the Age of Your Emotions

  Authenticity in Leadership

  Jul 23, 202645 min

  Authenticity in leadership isn’t about personality; it’s about emotional maturity. It’s about choosing to lead from the truth of who you are, not the version of yourself you were taught to perform. In this episode of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions , we explore what it really means to lead as your whole self, with clarity, courage, and alignment. Many leaders learn to mask, minimize, or modify themselves to fit into rooms that were never designed with them in mind. But authenticity is not a luxury. It’s a competency. It’s a skill you build, a practice you return to, and a commitment you make to yourself and the people you lead. Today, we’re talking about the courage it takes to unmask at work, the emotional cost of abandoning yourself to fit in, and the power of leading from your values, even when it feels risky. Because the truth is: when you lead as yourself, you give others permission to do the same. This episode invites you to step into deeper alignment, reclaim your voice, and remember that your authenticity is not just welcome in leadership, it’s required. Guest: Dr. Barbara Jones, Dean at Boston University School of Social Work Dr. Barbara Jones, PhD, MSW, FAOSW, is dean and professor at Boston University School of Social Work. She is one of the nation’s top scholars in the field of psychosocial oncology and palliative care. Prior to joining BUSSW, she was a member of the faculty and leadership at the UT Austin School of Social Work for nearly twenty years. At UT Austin, Jones served as university distinguished professor, Lockhart Memorial Professor in Direct Social Work Practice, founding director of the Institute for Collaborative Health Research and Practice, and associate dean for health affairs in the university’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work. She was also a distinguished professor and inaugural chair of the Department of Health Social Work at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School – a department she helped build to bridge the social work and medical schools. Jones earned her PhD and MSW in social welfare from the University at Albany (NY) and practiced as a clinical social worker for 15 years. She is currently on the national advisory boards for the Cambia Health Foundation Sojourns Scholars Leadership Program and the American Cancer Society’s Center for Diversity in Research Training. She serves on the national steering committee of the Coalition for Social Work and Health. Her research, supported by major grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Cancer Society, focuses on improving care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and their families. In addition to co-editing three acclaimed books in oncology and palliative care and publishing more than 130 articles in top-tier journals, Jones is a past recipient of the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers Social Worker of the Year award and was inducted into the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare in 2020, where she was also elected to Board. Jones was the first social worker to receive the American Cancer Society’s Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award. She is a distinguished scholar and fellow of the National Academies of Practice and was named 2023 fellow of both the American Psychosocial Oncology Society and the Association of Oncology Social Work. Host: Dr. Melanie Magruder (DrMelanieEmpowers) Dr. Melanie Magruder is an accomplished, certified Leadership and Professional Development Coach recognized for guiding emerging leaders, seasoned professionals, and cross‑functional teams through transformative growth. With a reputation for clear insight , engaging presence , and practical, evidence‑based coaching , she distills complexity into clarity, strengthens alignment, and equips clients to lead with purpose in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments. A strategist at heart, Dr. Magruder brings deep expertise in business strategy and organizational leadership , having led and supported multimillion‑dollar initiatives across corporate, nonprofit, and community sectors. Her ability to bridge vision and execution enables her to operate seamlessly at both strategic and operational levels, delivering measurable impact through disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and organizational excellence. As the creator and host of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions , Dr. Magruder advances a powerful mission: helping individuals develop emotional maturity as a cornerstone of effective leadership and meaningful living. Her work fosters self‑awareness, challenges limiting patterns, and expands leaders’ capacity to act with intention, empathy, and resilience. Dr. Magruder holds a Doctorate in Management of Organizational Leadership, an MBA, and multiple certifications in coaching, adult learning, and leadership development. She is also a published author, experienced facilitator, and respected community advocate dedicated to elevating leaders and strengthening the communities they serve. https://drmelanieempowers.com

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  Episode #9

  Continued Growth, Reflection & Self‑Trust

  Jul 3, 202656 minS1

  Continued Growth, Reflection & Self‑Trust Growth isn’t a milestone, it’s a relationship with yourself. In this episode of Growing Up: The Age of Your Emotions , we explore what it means to evolve with intention, pause long enough to hear your own truth, and rebuild trust in the parts of you that are still becoming. This conversation invites listeners into the tender, powerful work of: Recognizing your growth edge even when the path feels unclear Reflecting honestly on the stories you’ve outgrown Reclaiming self‑trust after seasons of doubt or disconnection Through grounded dialogue and emotionally mature insights, we unpack how continued growth requires courage, how reflection creates clarity, and how self‑trust becomes the anchor that steadies you through every transition. If you’re navigating a season of becoming, this episode meets you right where you are and reminds you that you’re allowed to grow gently, boldly, and in your own time. Guest: Dr. McClain Sampson is a PhD-trained social work scholar, professor, author and empowerment coach who helps high-capacity women build self-trust that holds, especially in the moments that matter most. As the creator of the Savage Self-Care framework, her work bridges research, relational depth, and lived experience to guide women out of self-abandonment and into integrity-led decision-making, emotional responsibility, and grounded authority. Her background includes advanced training in clinical social work and extensive research on maternal mental health, including postpartum depression and the systemic, relational, and psychological factors that shape family wellbeing. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience navigating addiction, divorce, and the complex emotional terrain of parenting through crisis. Dr. Sampson’s work challenges the cultural narrative that good mothers sacrifice themselves to save their children. Instead, she teaches that self-trust, emotional boundaries, and internal authority are not luxuries, they are the architecture of sustainable love, effective parenting, and personal wholeness. Where can I buy McClain’s book?: Amazon link: https://a.co/d/09llMBVO or, buy it through amazon on her website: https://hearmeroarcoaching.com/ How can I contact McClain: website https://hearmeroarcoaching.com/ , instagram: @hearmeroarcoaching, LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mcsampson Added Tool: An online tool to help you identify your top 5 values: https://www.think2perform.com/values/#start Host: Dr. Melanie Empowers holds a Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership and is a highly experienced leadership professional with over 30 years in Corporate IT, specializing in leadership and organizational development. She also holds multiple professional certifications, including being a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through an ICF‑credentialed institution. The insights shared here are grounded in leadership experience, coaching practice, and organizational expertise. If you are in need of mental health support, please seek guidance from a licensed mental health professional in your area. Dr. Melanie Empowers is not a licensed mental health provider, therapist, or counselor. The content shared through this podcast is for educational, personal growth, and leadership development purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional mental health care. https://drmelanieempowers.com

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