Episode 76: Obsession, Rejection, and Pleasure with Melissa Cassera

<p>I can’t wait for you to LISTEN to this podcast with Melissa Cassera. Put your headphones on and listen now!</p><p>Melissa Cassera is a Professional Screenwriter and Award-Winning Publicity & Content Strategist with a 15+ year track record of helping businesses create an Obsessed® fan base for their work.</p><p>Melissa goes deep into what BTS of a screenwriter looks like, including rejection. She also teaches us about, “pleasure breaks.” If you want to create your own practice, get her 30 day workbook <a href="https://melissacassera.gumroad.com/l/obsessedworkbook">here</a></p><p>“What do I find pleasurable that isn't in relation to my work? …Be playful about it, try and test (out) some different things. And then once you know what you like… schedule what I call, “pleasure breaks” into your day every day, these are 15 minute sometimes longer.” — Melissa Cassera</p><p><a href="https://www.carlacontreras.com/podcast/episode-76-obsession-rejection-and-pleasure-with-melissa-cassera"><strong>Journal Prompts & Full Show Notes </strong></a></p><p>1. What activities do you find pleasurable? Hint: Some of mine are drinking hot tea, meditating, pulling tarot cards, drinking cacao and riding my Peloton bike.</p><p>2. Schedule in time to create pleasure breaks in your day. Need ideas? Grab Melissa’s workbook!</p><p>3. Do you need support? A friend or accountability buddy send them a text or call them.</p><p>I am excited to hear your thoughts! Listen on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cooking-is-the-new-healthy/id1522223522">ITUNES</a> + <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGFsFyD76lUPFiO7gArJZ?si=slP43YwBTbO5ySvGD1dNJw">Spotify</a> Please tag us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itscarlacontreras/">@itscarlacontreras</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissa.cassera">@melissa.cassera</a> on Instagram so we can continue the conversation with you. Use the hashtag #showupfullypodcast</p><p>Eat Well,</p><p>xo Chef Carla</p><p>PS: Want to learn about becoming a Health Coach? Listen to this episode <a h