I host a weekly podcast show, Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Every week, I talk to people I respect about faith and mental health. My passion is helping you overcome challenges, process painful emotions, and understand your God-given identity.
This season, we are talking about self-care. Specifically, ways to care for your mental, spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational self. If you are struggling to survive, this show is for you!
If you would love to grow in your faith and mental health, check out the show!
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Wonderful insightful conversations
In this hustling-for-approval world, Melissa is a breath of fresh air. Helping women who want to live an emotionally and spiritually healthy life, she and her guests do so in honest, authentic ways that deepen their relationship to Jesus. Highly recommended. It is real. No fluff. Just getting down to the grit and grace of it all.-
Peace is a Practice with Morgan Harper Nichols : [Episode 88]
Hey Friends! What a show this is. I am so excited to have the amazing Morgan Harper Nichols joining me to talk about her journey with a life-changing diagnosis and her pursuit of peace. We also discuss her new book, Peace is a Practice. This is such an important conversation, and I hope you’ll walk…
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The Dynamics of Abuse with Bob and Polly Hamp :: [Episode 86]
Conflict is part of every intimate relationship–that’s why conflict resolution skills are essential. Abuse, however, has no place in a healthy relationship, whether the couple is dating, engaged, or married. On the show today, I’m sitting down with the amazing Bob and Polly Hamp of Think Differently Counseling to talk about abuse in marriages, the…
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I’ll Be There with Amy Weatherly & Jess Johnston :: [Episode 84]
Nearly 50% of all Americans report feeling alone and regularly left out. Are you one of the half? If so, this episode is for you. In their debut book, I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants): Finding Unfiltered Real-Life Friendships in This Crazy, Chaotic World, Jess & Amy offer an-easy-to-follow road map to the…
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Getting Good with Money : Jessi Fearon :: [Episode 83]
Are you struggling with your relationship with money? The good news is that being good with or getting better with your money does not have to be difficult. On the show today, I’m sitting down with Jessi Fearon, author and personal finance coach, to take about getting out of debt, understanding your spending motivation, and getting…
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Say Yes with Scott Erickson :: [Episode 82]
If you feel things aren’t going as planned, this episode is for you. In this episode, we are talking with Scott Erickson. Scott Erickson is a touring painter, performance artist, and creative curate who mixes autobiography, aesthetics, and comedic narrative to create experiences that speak to our most profound stories. He is the co-author of…
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Counselor on Call – Happy New Year! :: [Episode 81]
Welcome to a New Year! We are kicking off the 3rd year of Thrive and I can’t believe it! Thank you so much for being a part of this journey. This year we are doing a year-long series: A Year of Living Healthy: sharing small, easy steps to increase your happiness, build better relationships, and…
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Growing your Confidence during Difficult Seasons with Amy Debrucque ::[Episode 79]
Hey Friend! Yet again, We in the middle of our series on helping you to end the year well. What went great? What are areas to improve upon so that you can be intentional to move forward? This week, I’m super excited about my conversation with Amy Dubrucque to talk about confidence, keeping our hearts…
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Charting our Course with Jess Carey :: :: [Episode 78]
Happy December! Yet again, We are continuing our series on ending the year well. This week, I’m sitting down with my new friend, Jess Carey to talk about finding our Kingdom calling and purpose and following God’s plan for us. We also talk about her new book, Chart a Course: Taking a Journey with God…
Thoughtful and Insightful!
This is a podcast you don’t want to miss! Melissa chats about beyond-surface-level topics that get you thinking and pondering. I love her focus on faith, and the conversations she has with incredible guests! It’s a must-listen!