In this week’s empowering episode, we sit down with Barbara Howlin, a creative, passionate, and deeply intuitive human who guides us through what it truly means to shed expectations and embrace your authentic self. Barbara opens up about dismantling “good girl syndrome,” breaking free from external validation, and learning to live life from the inside out.

Through her vulnerable storytelling, Barbara reminds us how easy it is to slip back into people-pleasing or approval-seeking patterns, yet how transformational it is when we pause, question our intentions, and realign with our own truth. She shares the internal questions that helped her grow:

Am I proving myself or expressing myself? Am I living from the inside out? Am I acting from love or searching for it?

We explore the power of slowing down, lifting our heads up, and fully experiencing the present moment instead of rushing through life. Barbara also walks us through her grounding morning routine with journaling, reiki, and movement in nature and how this 30-minute ritual keeps her centered and nourished.

A major turning point in Barbara’s journey was burnout recovery, which forced her to reclaim her intuition and rebuild a sense of safety within her nervous system. She explains how embracing the layers of your past is essential for healing and how reconnecting with your inner child can restore balance and emotional resilience.

Barbara’s story is a heartfelt reminder that caring for ourselves isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Her wisdom encourages us to prioritize what truly matters, to let go of shame, to honor our personal layers, and to live boldly with joy and purpose.



Ways to Engage:

Reflect on the “glass” items in your own life. What cannot be dropped without shattering? What will bounce back if you let it fall? Keep these priorities close as you walk your own path.

This is an episode you’ll want to revisit whenever doubt creeps in. Let Barbara’s insights guide you back to yourself.



📣 Hashtags

#GoodGirlSyndrome

#BurnoutRecovery

#InnerChildHealing

#NervousSystemRegulation

#SelfDiscoveryJourney

#AuthenticLiving

#SelfHealing

#PeoplePleasingRecovery

#ReclaimYourPower

#IntuitionDevelopment

#SelfCareMatters

#HolisticWellness

#EmotionalWellbeing

#MindfulnessPractice

#SpiritualGrowth

#HealingJourney

#PersonalGrowth

#MentalHealthAwareness

#LiveWithIntention

#EmpoweredLiving



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:20 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 5:20 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:58 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 19:35 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 26:14 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 33:35 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 44:14 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:44 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 57:18 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 58:10 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Breaking Free from Good Girl Expectations: Barbara Howlin’s Journey to Self-Trust and Inner Safety

In today’s empowering episode, we welcome the radiant Corine LaFont, host of Between the Lines, who joins Melissa for an uplifting and deeply reflective conversation on embracing identity, honoring boundaries, and protecting your inner light. Corine describes herself as young, cute, and sexy, a reminder that self-definition is powerful at every age.

Corine shares her transformative journey of leaving a toxic 27-year relationship, rebuilding her confidence, and reconnecting with her true self. She opens up about how the body responds to emotional healing and how stress, toxicity, and people-pleasing behaviors can weigh us down physically and mentally. Once she stepped into her power, even her skin improved, showing just how interconnected emotional health and physical wellness truly are.

This episode explores the importance of recalibration, checking in with your progress, and recognizing when people are drawn to your newfound light, but may also drain it. Corine’s wisdom on setting boundaries, balancing relationships, and honoring your energy is invaluable for anyone recovering from emotional burnout or reclaiming self-worth.

She reminds us that the trust you have in yourself is your strongest guide. Whether it’s mental, emotional, or physical wellness, you’ll feel when you’re on the right path. Corine’s F.E.E.L. philosophy reinforces the power of standing firm in your boundaries and refusing to compromise your values for others’ comfort.

Her message is a bold reminder that misery loves company, and without awareness, people can slowly pull you back into old patterns. Protecting your peace is not selfish, it’s essential. Corine encourages listeners to tune in to their inner child, move with intention, and choose decisions rooted in authenticity rather than guilt or people-pleasing.

Ways to Engage:

Next time you’re faced with a decision—big or small—ask yourself:

Is this what I truly want? Who am I in this moment?

Let your answers guide you toward alignment rather than obligation.



🔥 Hashtags

#SelfWorthJourney

#WomenEmpowerment

#HealingAfterToxicRelationships

#EmotionalHealing

#SetHealthyBoundaries

#ReclaimYourPower

#PersonalGrowthPodcast

#SelfLoveAndHealing

#InnerStrength

#EmpoweredWoman

#PeoplePleaserRecovery

#EmotionalWellness

#MindBodyHealing

#TraumaRecovery

#SpiritualGrowthJourney

#AuthenticLiving

#MentalHealthAwareness

#HealingEnergy

#SelfCareMatters

#PodcastForWomen



💡Keywords for this Episode

toxic relationship recovery

emotional healing journey

women’s empowerment

personal transformation

self-worth and boundaries

people-pleasing recovery

reclaiming identity

emotional wellness



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:50 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:02 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 16:07 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:15 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 28:09 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 32:46 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 39:55 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 44:55 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 50:57 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 52:13 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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From Toxicity to Transformation: How Corine Lafont Found Self-Worth and Emotional Freedom

Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder

In this deeply insightful episode, we welcome Alexandra Birch, a holistic wellness guide who blends mind–body–spirit healing with science-backed practices. Alexandra’s journey began when “self-care” was still treated like a trendy buzzword centered on purchases rather than personal truth. Through her evolution as a former competitive athlete and someone who lost her sense of identity outside of sports, she discovered that real self-care starts internally.

Together, we explore the powerful connection between internal alignment and external health, how the body communicates its needs, and why developing a “self-care menu” can create sustainable routines that evolve alongside you. Alexandra shares how stillness, quiet, and body awareness transformed her life and ultimately guided her to leave her corporate career to pursue her passion for women’s fertility and holistic healing.

This episode opens up essential conversations around women’s wellness, eating-disorder awareness, emotional self-care, and the courage it takes to build a life that nourishes your soul. Alexandra’s vulnerability, strength, and intuitive wisdom make this conversation both grounding and empowering for anyone seeking deeper alignment.

Ways to Engage:

Try creating your own self-care menu with 5 practices that nourish you or 5 feelings you want to experience over the next 6 months. Use it as a tool to reconnect with yourself daily, especially on the days when you don’t know where to start.

Resources:

• Eating Recovery Center

• NEDA – National Eating Disorder Association



🔥Hashtags

#SelfCareJourney

#HolisticHealing

#MindBodySpirit

#WomensWellness

#EatingDisorderAwareness

#IntuitiveHealing

#MentalHealthMatters

#FertilityWellness

#HealingJourney

#SelfCareTips

#BodyAwareness

#EmotionalWellness

#HolisticHealth

#WellnessPodcast

#EmpoweredWomen

#TraumaInformedHealing

#SelfLoveDaily

#HealthAndWellbeing

#MindfulnessPractice

#InnerHealingWork



💡Keywords for this Episode

holistic wellness

self-care routine

women’s health

eating disorder support

body awareness

intuitive healing

fertility wellness

mental health awareness

emotional self-care

holistic self-care

former athlete healing

mind-body connection

burnout recovery

personal growth journey

wellness transformation

self-care menu

healing practices

spiritual wellness

sustainable self-care

internal alignment



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:09 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 15:57 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 21:55 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 26:51 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:43 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:21 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 50:33 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:02:15 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:07:43 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:10:16 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here

Healing from Within: Holistic Self-Care, Body Awareness, and Women’s Wellness with Alexandra Birch

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Teresa Rosario-Hernandez, a powerful voice from Podmatch who embodies resilience, independence, hope, and authentic growth. As the holiday season amplifies stress and emotional overload, Teresa opens up about her journey through trauma, burnout, and the moment she realized she no longer recognized herself.

She shares how ignoring emotional and mental wellness led to physical symptoms, and how giving herself permission to feel (rather than suppress) became the catalyst for transformation. Teresa reminds us that emotional health isn’t about pretending life is sunny; it's about learning how to move through the storm.

We dive into the tools that helped her reclaim her peace: affirmations, voice notes, poetry, and especially writing. Teresa discusses how writing became her most powerful emotional outlet—a way to release thoughts, interrupt negative cycles, and process deep feelings without judgment. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or someone who’s never journaled before, this episode highlights why writing can be an essential self-care practice.

Teresa also talks about her mission to empower women to live unapologetically, with more grace, less judgment, and a safe space to grow, start over, or change direction. Her message: “Never shame a woman for changing her mind or for starting over.”

We also highlight Teresa’s own podcast, Prosecco Queens Podcast, where she blends storytelling, personal development, and a glass of Prosecco to uplift and inspire women to prioritize themselves.

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking healing, emotional growth, and a reminder that starting over is not only allowed, it’s powerful.

💡 Ways to Engage:

Write a poem about a recent emotion or event. No rules, no pressure. Put the pen in your hand, let your thoughts flow, and release what’s been sitting inside you.

🔥Hashtags 

#MentalHealthMatters

#EmotionalHealing

#TraumaRecovery

#WomensEmpowerment

#SelfCareTips

#HolidayStress

#MindBodyConnection

#PersonalGrowthJourney

#WriteToHeal

#HealingThroughWriting

#SelfLoveJourney

#WellnessPodcast

#EmpoweredWomen

#MindfulnessPractice

#InnerHealing

#MentalWellness

#WomenSupportingWomen

#StartOverStrong

#JournalingForHealing

#PodcastCommunity

🔑Keywords for this Epsiode

emotional health

mental wellness during holidays

trauma response and healing

women’s empowerment podcast

self-care tools

emotional processing techniques

healing through writing

poetry for mental health

journaling for trauma recovery

self-improvement stories

women starting over

overcoming burnout

emotional resilience

personal development inspiration

Prosecco Queens Podcast

holiday stress management

affirmations for healing

voice notes for self-reflection

empowering women’s stories

mental and physical health connectionTimestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:40 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:22 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:26 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:24 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 30:37 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 33:26 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 37:36 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 40:46 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 42:24 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 44:53 )

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Healing Through Writing: Emotional Wellness, Trauma Recovery & Women’s Empowerment with Teresa Rosario-Hernandez

Trigger Warning: Abuse

In this powerful double-feature episode, we sit down with Deana Lynn and Lizzie Jane, hosts of the Surviving Toxic Relationships podcast. These two remarkable women share a deeply personal and transformative story. One rooted in emotional abuse, narcissistic manipulation, healing, and ultimately, empowerment.

Deana describes herself as energetic, extroverted, empathetic, and motivated, while Lizzie identifies as resilient, compassionate, empowering, and wise. Their connection was forged through an incredibly painful chapter: both women were married to the same man, a partner whose narcissistic behaviors and abusive patterns left lasting trauma. Instead of being divided by their past, they found unity, validation, and sisterhood, turning their pain into purpose.

In this episode, they discuss the shocking moment of realization, the guilt and internal conflict Deana faced, and the validation Lizzie experienced when her intuition was finally confirmed. Their story underscores the importance of trusting your gut, recognizing red flags, and finding your way back to yourself after emotional or psychological abuse. They also reveal that a third woman was involved, further highlighting how common patterns of narcissistic abuse can be and why education, awareness, and support resources are essential.

This episode is an inspiring testament to resilience. Deana and Lizzie have transformed their trauma into advocacy, creating space for other survivors to share their stories and reclaim their power.

Their message is clear: let the past go, reconnect with your authentic self, and rediscover who you are beneath the layers of a toxic relationship. You deserve safety, self-love, and a life free from manipulation.

Ways to EngageL

Take a moment to name a few things you genuinely love about yourself, things not tied to how others see you. Focus on your values, your strengths, and your inner voice. Be your own biggest supporter.

Resources

The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

🔥Hashtags

#SurvivingAbuse

#ToxicRelationshipRecovery

#DomesticViolenceAwareness

#NarcissisticAbuseHealing

#EmotionalAbuseSurvivor

#WomenSupportingWomen

#TraumaRecoveryJourney

#HealingFromAbuse

#AbuseSurvivorStories

#EmpoweredWomen

#RelationshipRedFlags

#TrustYourIntuition

#BreakTheCycle

#SurvivorStrong

#MentalHealthSupport

#ReclaimYourPower

#HealingPodcast

#ResilienceInWomen

#YouAreNotAlone

#TraumaInformedHealing



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:06 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:29 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 21:43 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:51 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 48:02 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 53:01 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 57:34 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:01:57 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:05:54 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:08:16  )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:

Sisterhood Through Survival: How Deana Lynn & Lizzie Jane Turned Pain Into Purpose

Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Briana Bowley, an Australia-based former competitive bodybuilder who openly shares her personal journey through burnout, boundaries, body image, and holistic self-healing. Briana describes herself as innovative, driven, and inspired, and this conversation proves exactly why.

Briana reflects on her years in competitive bodybuilding and how pushing herself beyond her limits led to emotional exhaustion and disconnection from her inner voice. When she finally listened to her intuition and allowed curiosity to guide her, she discovered a more compassionate, sustainable way of living. Her story reinforces the importance of embracing our layers, leaning into curiosity, and rewriting the narratives that no longer support us.

One of the most impactful parts of this episode is Briana’s approach to building boundaries like building muscle. She shares how setting healthy boundaries isn’t something you master overnight—it’s something you strengthen gradually, just like lifting weights. Starting small, practicing consistently, and giving yourself grace can transform your relationships, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing.

Briana also offers an insightful perspective on internal vs. external conflict, illustrated through a simple real-life moment that many of us can relate to. Her story highlights how speaking up respectfully (rather than suppressing your discomfort) can create clarity, connection, and growth for everyone involved.

This episode is full of empowering insights, relatable moments, and compassionate reminders that healing doesn’t require perfection; it requires curiosity, patience, and courage. If the blog resonated with you, the episode will give you even more to reflect on and integrate into your own journey.

Ways to Engage

Next time you face a moment of internal vs. external conflict, challenge yourself to choose the conversation. Start small, stay consistent, and let your boundary-building strengthen over time—just like you would in the gym.

Resources

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)

🔥 Hashtags

#EatingDisorderAwareness

#MentalHealthMatters

#BodyImageHealing

#SelfHealingJourney

#PersonalGrowthPodcast

#BoundarySetting

#TraumaHealing

#HolisticWellbeing

#WomenEmpoweringWomen

#OvercomingBurnout

#MindBodyConnection

#EmotionalWellness

#HealingJourney

#CuriosityLedHealing

#WellnessPodcast

#InnerStrength

#SelfWorthJourney

#EmpoweredLiving

#MindsetShift

#ResilienceBuilding

🔑 Keywords for This Episode

eating disorder recovery

mental health podcast

body image struggles

competitive bodybuilding journey

burnout and healing

boundary setting tips

emotional wellness tools

internal vs external conflict

self-worth growth

holistic healing practices

women’s empowerment stories

curiosity in self-development

personal transformation journey

resilience building strategies

overcoming perfectionism

trauma-informed healing

mindful communication

intuitive living

personal growth inspiration

emotional self-care techniques

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:31)

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:00 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 18:29 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 25:00 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 28:20 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 31:41 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 36:26 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 40:39 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 43:07 )

5 Words for How You

Boundaries That Build You: A Conversation with Briana Bowley

This week on The F.E.E.L Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Kara Vaval, powerhouse entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and host of the Unfiltered Podcast. You may remember her from our crossover episode, “How to F.E.E.L Your Way to Freedom with Melissa Crook.” Kara is bold, raw, and unapologetically herself, the definition of reinvention and resilience.

In this inspiring conversation, Kara and Melissa dive into the importance of self care, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your power as a woman. Kara shares how self care became her foundation for transformation — not as a luxury, but as a declaration that she matters. From morning workouts to journaling, she reminds us that self care isn’t selfish—it’s survival.

Kara opens up about her personal growth journey, learning to love herself through each reinvention and embracing every version of who she’s been. She offers wisdom on taking control of your own narrative, honoring your nonnegotiables, and making sure that you are in the driver’s seat of your life.

This episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to start living life unfiltered, unapologetically, and authentically.



In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ Why self care is the foundation of self worth and empowerment

✨ How to identify your nonnegotiables and set healthy boundaries

✨ The power of journaling for emotional release and self-discovery

✨ What it means to reinvent yourself unapologetically

✨ How to take control of your life and live on your own terms



💡 Ways to Engage:

Think of one thing that nourishes your soul and make it a nonnegotiable part of your day. Whether it’s a quiet coffee, a morning workout, or journaling, protect your peace and practice self love intentionally.



🔍 Keywords for this Episode

Self care podcast

Women empowerment

Personal growth and reinvention

Setting healthy boundaries

Self love and confidence

Mindset and motivation

Women’s self care routines

Journaling for mental health

Living unapologetically

Empowered women stories

Emotional wellness and healing

Reinventing yourself

Personal development podcast

Mental health for women

Self discovery journey

Inspirational women interviews

Work life balance and self worth

Confidence building for women

Women supporting women

Mindfulness and motivation



📈 Hashtags:

#SelfCareJourney

#WomenEmpowerment

#PersonalGrowth

#MindsetMatters

#SelfLoveClub

#ReinventYourself

#EmpoweredWomen

#MotivationPodcast

#MentalHealthAwareness

#BoundariesMatter

#JournalingForGrowth

#AuthenticLiving

#UnfilteredPodcast

#FemaleEmpowerment

#InspiringWomen

#WellnessMindset

#SelfCareIsNotSelfish

#LiveUnapologetically

#PurposeDrivenLife

#FEELEverything



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:55 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:51 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 16:00 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 19:39 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 25:18 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 30:21 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 38:23 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 48:12 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 52:52 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 56:35 )

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Self Care, Reinvention, and Living Unfiltered with Kara Vaval

Trigger Warnings: Depression, suicidal ideation

In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, host Melissa welcomes Michelle Campbell, a serial entrepreneur, lifelong learner, and author of Bluebird: A Memoir. Michelle opens up about her emotional and financial struggles, sharing her powerful story of overcoming depression, suicidal ideation, and a toxic relationship with money.

She reminds us that financial hardship isn’t just about numbers — it’s about mental health, self-worth, and emotional healing. Michelle’s transparency about debt, money shame, and rebuilding her life from rock bottom is an empowering lesson in resilience, vulnerability, and financial empowerment for women.

As the holidays approach, a time often filled with financial pressure and emotional strain, Michelle’s message of hope and self-compassion is one everyone needs to hear. She reminds us that every day is a new opportunity to start over, and that financial healing begins with honest conversations, community support, and mindful money management.



In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💡 The emotional connection between money and mental health

💡 How Michelle overcame depression and financial despair

💡 Why we must break the silence around money conversations

💡 How small acts of kindness can spark big change

💡 Steps to begin your financial wellness and healing journey



Ways to Engage:

Start a budgeting journal. Track income and expenses, and make small, intentional financial goals. Whether it’s saving for something you love or paying down debt, mindful money management can bring clarity and peace.



Resources:

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help.

📞 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

🤝 Connect With Michelle Campbell

📘 Bluebird: A Memoir

https://www.amazon.com/Bluebird-Memoir-Trauma-Heartbreak-Struggle/dp/B0DM6QLB1F

🌐 Website

https://bymichellecampbell.com/

💛 Hashtag Stability (Nonprofit)

https://hashtagstability.org/

📲 Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561259970143

Facebook (Bluebird Memoir): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561311624993

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdmemoir/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taxshell6072

X (Twitter): https://x.com/tax_shell

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-c-1a697b318



📈 Hashtags

#FinancialWellness

#MoneyMindset

#FinancialFreedomJourney

#MentalHealthAwareness

#DepressionRecovery

#FinancialEmpowerment

#WomenInBusiness

#SelfGrowthJourney

#MoneyAndMentalHealth

#OvercomingDebt

#FinancialHealing

#EmpoweredWomen

#PurposeDrivenLife

#MindfulMoney

#SuicidePreventionAwareness

#HealingJourney

#EmotionalWellness

#BudgetingTips

#InspiringStories

#BluebirdMemoir

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:09 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 5:19 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:43 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 25:30 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 40:50 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 44:50 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 51:00 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 53:41 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:01:37 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:04:51 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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In this empowering bonus res

From Financial Rock Bottom to Purpose and Prosperity: Michelle Campbell’s Story of Healing, Hope, and Financial Freedom

Trigger Warning:

This episode contains discussions about suicide, trauma, abuse, and assault. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the resources listed below. You are not alone.

Description:

In this deeply powerful and compassionate episode, Melissa is joined by Karen Robinson, the inspiring host of the Heal, Thrive, Dream Podcast. Karen is a trauma recovery coach, therapist, and advocate dedicated to helping survivors of trauma rebuild their lives with hope, self-awareness, and healing.

Karen shares her personal and professional insights into the deep connection between the mind, body, and soul, exploring how unprocessed emotions can manifest as physical pain or illness. Through behavioral therapy and self-awareness, Karen teaches how to track and categorize negative thoughts, separate core beliefs from inner lies, and reclaim your emotional balance.

She reveals an eye-opening truth: emotions can move through our bodies in just nine seconds, yet many of us spend years avoiding them. Instead of numbing or suppressing emotions through unhealthy coping mechanisms, Karen encourages embracing them with curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness.

Together, Melissa and Karen explore:

 * The powerful connection between trauma and the body

 * How emotional avoidance impacts physical health

 * The role of behavioral therapy in trauma recovery

 * Why self-compassion is key to healing

 * Ways to identify and rewrite negative thought patterns

 * The importance of seeking help, therapy, and community

Karen’s journey is a testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of facing your truth. Whether you’re healing from trauma or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that healing is not linear, but it is possible.

💬 Ways to Engage:

Try journaling your thoughts and separating your truths from the lies your mind tells you. Identify your core beliefs and release negative self-talk that no longer serves you.

💚 Resources Mentioned:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-7233 | Text BEGIN to 88788

RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800-656-4673 | Text HOPE to 64673

CTRI – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute

🔥Hashtags

#TraumaHealing

#MentalHealthAwareness

#HealingJourney

#MindBodySoul

#TraumaRecovery

#EmotionalHealing

#TherapyWorks

#SurvivorStrong

#PostTraumaticGrowth

#SelfCompassion

#BehavioralTherapy

#WellnessPodcast

#MentalWellness

#HealingAfterAbuse

#AnxietyRelief

#EmotionalResilience

#WomenEmpowerment

#HealingCommunity

#MindfulLiving

#SelfLoveJourney

💎 Keywords

Trauma recovery and healing

Mind body soul connection

Emotional trauma therapy

Behavioral therapy techniques

Healing after abuse

How to process emotions

Coping with trauma

Mental health support

Overcoming emotional pain

Self-awareness and healing

Mindful trauma recovery

Post-traumatic growth strategies

Healing emotional wounds

Therapy for trauma survivors

Empowering women after trauma

Emotional regulation techniques

Releasing negative thoughts

Self-compassion practices

Mental health resource

Holistic healing after trauma









Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:08 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:57 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:48 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 18:03 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 21:43 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 2

Healing After Trauma: Mind, Body & Soul Recovery with Karen Robinson

In this inspiring episode, we welcome the incredible Njideka Olatunde, a holistic healer, educator, and advocate for alternative pain relief and whole-body wellness. Describing herself as an evolving butterfly, Njideka shares her transformative journey from childhood home remedies to pioneering Touchology, a healing approach that bridges the connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Discover how she helps people find pain relief without prescription medicine, emphasizing the importance of listening, human touch, and emotional awareness. Njideka reveals why true healing starts with identifying the core issue, not just treating the symptoms, and how compassion and small acts of kindness can be profoundly healing.

Join us as we explore:

 * The connection between stress and chronic pain

 * Why touch is more than physical

 * The healing power of listening and empathy

 * How to reconnect with your purpose and passion (“your why”)

 * The balance between traditional and holistic healing methods

Njideka’s wisdom reminds us that suffering isn’t forever, and healing is possible when we embrace every layer of who we are.

🔥Hashtags

#HolisticHealing

#MindBodySpirit

#AlternativeMedicine

#Touchology

#NaturalPainRelief

#WellnessJourney

#HealingEnergy

#HolisticHealth

#SelfHealing

#EmpowermentJourney

#Mindfulness

#EmotionalWellbeing

#IntegrativeMedicine

#EnergyHealing

#WomenInWellness

#StressRelief

#WellnessPodcast

#HealingThroughTouch

#ChronicPainRelief

#InnerHealing

💎 Keywords for this Episode

Holistic healing methods

Alternative pain relief

Mind body spirit connection

Healing without medication

Touchology therapy

Emotional and physical healing

Stress and pain management

Listening as healing

Compassion-based healthcare

Natural wellness solutions

Empowering women in wellness

Integrative healing practices

Self-discovery and purpose

Holistic pain management

Whole body healing

Spiritual wellness journey

Energy and touch therapy

Mindful healing techniques

Natural remedies for stress

Finding your why

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:27 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:58 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:28 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 31:20 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 37:48 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 52:14 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 54:59 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 57:50 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:09:48 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:12:10 )

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