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Smash the Crash

Smash the Crash

By: Melissa Hinman- Inspired by Holly Haynes Brendon Burchard Rachel Hollis Mel Robbins
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If your energy is MIA, your brain feels like it’s buffering, and your mood swings are auditioning for a soap opera… welcome. You’re in the right place.


Hosted by midlife health coach Melissa Hinman, Smash the Crash is the go-to podcast for busy, overwhelmed women navigating perimenopause and all the real-life chaos that comes with midlife.

This isn’t about a total life overhaul. It’s about small, realistic shifts that actually fit your life—and help you feel like YOU again.



Disclaimer:
I am a registered nurse and health coach, but I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

© 2025 Smash the Crash
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Episodes
  • 038- Summer Energy Series: You’re Not a Machine. Why Summer Still Requires Boundaries
    Jun 17 2025

    Feeling like summer should feel easier by now, but somehow you’re still riding the burnout train? In this episode of the Summer Energy Series, we’re doing a mid-season pulse check. Mornings might be lighter, but if your brain’s juggling back-to-back meetings, snack duty, sunscreen reminders, and a 9-5 that's lost its chill; you're not alone.

    Melissa shares personal stories, explains why your nervous system may not have gotten the summer memo, and walks you through three soulful shifts to help you stop performing rest and actually practice it. Spoiler: rest isn’t something you earn. It’s something you protect.

    You’ll learn:

    • The truth behind the “yellow zone” and why it matters
    • How to spot sneaky productivity guilt
    • The difference between presence vs. performance this season

    Start Smash Week Today

    https://www.melissahinman.com/smashweek

    Grab your FREE Energy Tune-Up
    https://www.melissahinman.com/tuneup

    Request a Topic or apply to be a Guest on the Podcast
    https://www.melissahinman.com/podcast

    Connect with me on social
    https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissahinman/



    Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

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    15 mins
  • 037- Summer Energy Series: More Daylight, More Pressure? How to Escape the Summer Productivity Trap
    Jun 3 2025

    Feeling like longer summer days mean you should be doing more? In this episode of Smash the Crash, we’re calling out the sneaky pressure that comes with extra daylight—and how it’s draining midlife women of the energy they do have. From "just one more thing" syndrome to the guilt of resting when the sun’s still up, we break down how summer can slide you into the Yellow Zone faster than you think.

    You’ll walk away with 3 simple, energy-smart strategies to help you enjoy the light without burning out—plus one challenge that could totally shift your evenings this week. Because more sunshine doesn’t mean more output. Your energy has nothing to prove.

    Start Smash Week Today

    https://www.melissahinman.com/smashweek

    Grab your FREE Energy Tune-Up
    https://www.melissahinman.com/tuneup

    Request a Topic or apply to be a Guest on the Podcast
    https://www.melissahinman.com/podcast

    Connect with me on social
    https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissahinman/



    Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

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    12 mins
  • 036- Summer Energy Series: The Schedule Whiplash
    May 20 2025

    Tired before summer even starts? You might be experiencing Schedule Whiplash. In this kickoff to the Summer Energy Series, we’re talking about the messy in-between: school isn’t quite done, summer hasn’t fully started, and your energy is spiraling.

    This episode unpacks:

    • Why seasonal transitions, even good ones, are exhausting
    • How to recognize the warning signs of your yellow energy zone
    • Three micro-shifts to help stabilize your energy this summer

    Whether you're overcommitting, underperforming, or snapping at your kids for asking what's for dinner (again), this one’s for you. Plus, a sneak peek into a fun, free tool I’m building to help you map your personal energy zones.

    ✨Take a deep breath. You’ve got this. Let’s make this summer one that fuels you, not fries you.

    I am rolling out a fun new tool FREE to my email list subscribers! It's a personalized Energy Zone builder that will map out your energy zones for you!

    Get on the waitlist HERE and be one of the first to try it!


    Start Smash Week Today

    https://www.melissahinman.com/smashweek

    Grab your FREE Energy Tune-Up
    https://www.melissahinman.com/tuneup

    Request a Topic or apply to be a Guest on the Podcast
    https://www.melissahinman.com/podcast

    Connect with me on social
    https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissahinman/



    Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information and recommendations provided during our coaching sessions are intended to support your overall health and wellness and are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your medication, treatment plan, or if you have any concerns about your health.

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    16 mins
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