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!
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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.-
Revived & Renovated with Paige Rien :: [Episode 77]
We are continuing our series about ending the year well. Last week, we talked about letting go of disappointments. This week, we are discussing how to take the next right step. I sit down and talk with Paige Rien about her journey as an HGTV star and her recovery from addiction. Paige is an HGTV…
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Counselor On Call : Letting Go of Disappointments :: [Episode 76]
In today’s episode of Counselor on Call, Let’s talk about ending the year well and looking forward to 2022! I know that you’re thinking, but it’s only November! I believe it is important to start thinking about ending the year well so we can go into 2022 with a fresh new outlook. So, how do…
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Sweet Like Jasmine : What you need to know about PTSD with Bonnie Gray
Hello Friends! I’m so excited about today’s episode and it is a special one! In this episode, I sit down with my new friend and kindred spirit, Bonnie Gray, author, speaker, and podcast host. We talk about Bonnie’s journey, the wounds of her childhood, PTSD, and her latest book, Sweet Like Jasmine. Bonnie Gray is…
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Counselor On Call :: Power of Identifying Your Emotions [Episode 75]
We are wrapping our series on struggling well in the hard seasons. We heard from Sheila Walsh, Lisa Whittle, and Amanda Cunningham. If you haven’t heard those yet, I urge you to go back and listen. It has been a few weeks but I’m happy to bring you a Counselor-on-Call episode this week. We are…
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After the Diagnosis with Amanda Cunningham :: [ Episode 74]
Hello Friends! This week we continue our series on dealing with the hard things in life. Whether it is the pandemic, a health issue, or a parenting challenge, we are ALL going through something. In this episode, I sit down with my new friend, Amanda Cunningham, special needs mom and owner of Glory Days Co.…
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The Hard Good with Lisa Whittle :: [Episode 73]
Hello Friends! We are in the midst of a series talking about the hard things. Whether it is the pandemic, a health issue, or a parenting challenge, we are ALL going through something. In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Lisa Whittle to why we need to find the good during the hard…
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Holding On with Sheila Walsh :: [ Episode 72]
We’ve all been going through a hard season for the last 2 years with all the things that we’ve been dealing with. It’s no wonder that all this uncertainty and the overwhelming sadness and loneliness have caused cases of depression and anxiety to accelerate at alarming levels. I’m so honored to have Sheila Walsh on…
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Counselor On Call :: Suicide [Episode 71]
In this episode of Counselor on Call, we discuss the difference between active suicidal ideations and passive suicidal ideations. Warning – this contains references to suicide and may act as a trigger to some. Please listen with caution. Suicide is a leading cause of death but continues to be misunderstood. An essential part of understanding…
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!