In this episode of Explore with Mimi, host Mimi Zheng dives into a fascinating conversation with Melissa Lambour, a spiritual globetrotter and founder of Cosmic Roadmap. Melissa shares how she turned her wanderlust into a purpose-driven career by helping others find alignment and belonging through astrocartography.

Key topics include:

Astrocartography and Cosmic Travel: Melissa explains how the energies of specific locations can support personal goals, from love and career to spirituality and self-discovery.

Life Transitions: Melissa shares her inspiring story of retiring at 39 after a 13-year career with the Department of Defense and pursuing the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. She also opens up about her evolution into an open marriage and how it has transformed her perspective on love and relationships.

Overcoming Fear and Taking Leaps: Melissa inspires listeners with her courageous decisions to leave her job, move to Bali, and embrace new chapters of personal and spiritual growth.

Generational and Ancestral Healing: The discussion explores how astrocartography can be used to break generational patterns and heal ancestral traumas.

Practical Tips: Melissa shares how to connect with the energy of a place—even from afar—through sensory experiences, decor, and meaningful items.

Retreats and Mentorships: She highlights her upcoming retreats in Guatemala and Bali and the transformative power of guiding clients through their cosmic journeys.

Melissa’s story is a compelling reminder to embrace change, follow your intuition, and trust that “what if it all works out.”

Melissa’s website : https://cosmicroadmap.newzenler.com/

Melissa’s instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cosmic.roadmap/

Melissa’s podcast : https://cosmicroadmap.newzenler.com/podcast

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Movement resources : https://smartasset.com/retirement/fire-blogs-and-websites-you-need-to-know

The episode begins with Milena sharing her experience of leaving her secure life in a job and relationship to move to Bali, embracing the unknown despite not having all the answers.
Mimi introduces herself and the podcast, "Explore with Mimi," which focuses on stories of people making significant life changes in the series titled "What If It All Works Out."

Mimi and Milena recount how they met serendipitously in Bali and discuss the transformative energy of the place. Mimi expresses the desire for her podcast to inspire and support listeners through stories of bold life changes.

The conversation shifts back to Milena's journey, including quitting her job, ending a long-term relationship, and dedicating herself to somatic attachment healing.

They delve into the concept of somatic therapy, explaining the body's innate wisdom and the nervous system's role in managing anxiety and excitement. Interestingly, fear and excitement elicit similar physical responses in the body.

Milena offers a practice session, guiding Mimi through grounding and observing bodily sensations linked to her anxieties about launching the podcast. Mimi acknowledges her fears, finds clarity, and ends the session feeling more empowered.

The episode wraps up with mutual gratitude and an invitation for listeners to connect with Milena on her Instagram for further support.

Milena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_in_and_out_/

Milena’s Website: https://www.connectinandout.com/