Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of alcoholism, emotional abuse, and grief. Please listen with care.



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This week’s episode is a deeply moving and empowering conversation with Gina Economopoulos, a resilient, faith-filled woman who has walked a winding road of identity, loss, and healing. Gina shares her powerful story of breaking away from toxic environments, rediscovering her faith after being emotionally abused within a religious institution, and learning how to set healthy boundaries.

As the seventh of eight siblings, Gina grew up battling health issues and self-esteem challenges, turning to alcohol to cope. Known as "the life of the party," she wore that label like armor until grief struck and forced a shift in her path. After losing her mother to cancer, she pursued God wholeheartedly, becoming a Catholic nun for over a decade, only to be removed from the convent under painful circumstances.

But Gina’s story didn’t end in despair—it evolved into a journey of self-discovery, radical self-love, and purposeful living. Now grounded in her truth, Gina uses her compassionate heart to serve others while nurturing her own peace and boundaries.



 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 * How alcohol masked deeper emotional pain and insecurity

 * The connection between unresolved grief and identity struggles

 * The role of faith in recovery and personal transformation

 * Why setting boundaries is essential to emotional healing

 * How to rebuild after being emotionally abused in spiritual spaces

 * How to ask the empowering question: "Why not me?" instead of "Why me?"
   
   

 Reflection Prompt:
Ask yourself: What do I truly want? and give yourself permission to answer honestly. Then follow it up with, Why not me?



 1.  Faith and recovery

 2.  Alcoholism recovery journey

 3.  Healing from emotional abuse

 4.  Setting healthy boundaries

 5.  Catholic nun story

 6.  Emotional healing podcast

 7.  Spiritual trauma healing

 8.  Overcoming grief and loss

 9.  Self-discovery after trauma

 10. Women’s mental health podcast

 11. Faith-based healing journey

 12. Coping with identity crisis

 13. Authentic living after addiction

 14. Victim to victor mindset

 15. Rebuilding life after loss

 16. Christian women’s empowerment

 17. Boundary setting techniques

 18. Emotional wellness and faith

 19. Healing from spiritual abuse

 20. Inspirational recovery story
     
     

 1.  #FaithAndRecovery

 2.  #HealingJourney

 3.  #AlcoholismRecovery

 4.  #SpiritualHealing

 5.  #EmotionalWellness

 6.  #BoundariesAreHealthy

 7.  #MentalHealthAwareness

 8.  #OvercomingAddiction

 9.  #WomenEmpoweringWomen

 10. #FaithOverFear

 11. #HealingFromGrief

 12. #AuthenticLiving

 13. #SelfDiscoveryJourney

 14. #ChristianWomenSupport

 15. #EmotionalHealing

 16. #SpiritualAbuseRecovery

 17. #WhyNotMe

 18. #RecoveryIsPossible

 19. #PersonalGrowthPodcast

20. #UnshakeableFaith



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:54 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:02 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health -
( 22:33 )
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Healing After Loss, Faith After Pain: Gina Economopoulos on Boundaries, Recovery & Self-Discovery

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, we welcome Roshonda Blackmon, speaker, podcaster, and safe-space creator, for her first appearance on the podcast (though you may recognize her from previous Together We F.E.E.L. panels). Roshonda’s mission is clear: to empower women to express their truth, heal emotionally, and live unapologetically.

We dive deep into conversations about faith and mental health, how emotional journaling can transform your self-awareness, and why finding your voice is critical to personal and collective change. Roshonda breaks down the stigma around therapy in faith-based communities, shares practical emotional wellness practices, and reminds us that vulnerability is a superpower, not a weakness.

From stuffing emotions to rising in her power, Roshonda’s story is one of healing, awakening, and fierce encouragement. Through her work on Matters of the Heart and The Girlfriend’s GIRL-FRIEND, she continues to be a light for women everywhere.

 Takeaways:

 * How to start emotional journaling (and why it matters)

 * Letting go of emotional suppression and embracing healthy expression

 * The intersection of faith and therapy

 * Why your voice is your most powerful tool

 * How to build or find safe spaces for healing and sisterhood

 Journal Prompt:
Write down one feeling you're experiencing today and one thing you're grateful for. Let them sit side by side. You can feel both deeply.

 Tune in and get ready to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

 1.  Women’s empowerment

 2.  Faith and mental health

 3.  Emotional healing

 4.  Safe spaces for women

 5.  Christian therapy

 6.  Journaling for mental wellness

 7.  Women's emotional wellness

 8.  Finding your voice

 9.  Unapologetic living

 10. Female empowerment podcast

 11. Faith-based healing

 12. Mental health and spirituality

 13. Women supporting women

 14. Emotional intelligence

 15. Authentic self-expression

 16. Overcoming emotional suppression

 17. Personal growth journey

 18. Black women in wellness

 19. Vulnerability and strength

 20. Empowering podcast for women
     
     

 1.  #WomensEmpowerment

 2.  #FaithAndMentalHealth

 3.  #EmotionalHealing

 4.  #TherapyAndFaith

 5.  #ChristianTherapist

 6.  #JournalingForHealing

 7.  #MentalHealthAwareness

 8.  #BlackWomenInWellness

 9.  #SpeakYourTruth

 10. #HealingJourney

 11. #SafeSpacesForWomen

 12. #AuthenticLiving

 13. #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen

 14. #MindfulJournaling

 15. #UnapologeticallyYou

 16. #MentalHealthMatters

 17. #VulnerabilityIsStrength

 18. #WellnessPodcast

 19. #WomenSupportingWomen

20. #RiseInYourPower



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:18 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 12:51 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 16:29 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 24:40 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:00 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 39:46 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 43:25 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 46:33 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 49:45 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:20 )



Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Healing, Faith, & Finding Your Voice with Roshonda Blackmon

We’re excited to welcome the powerful and insightful Joan Perry to The F.E.E.L. Podcast for a crossover conversation you won’t want to miss! Joan is the host of The Heroine’s Journey and a beacon of empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery—especially for women navigating their path forward.

In this transformative episode, Joan dives deep into the four pillars of stability that shape our ability to set healthy boundaries: Financial stability Life force energy Self-worth People (relationships)

Joan’s biggest challenge? People. She bravely shares how she “cleaned out her closet” of relationships—releasing those who drained her and keeping only those who uplifted and supported her journey. If you’ve ever found yourself shapeshifting to please others, this episode will resonate deeply.

We explore how many women unknowingly become people-pleasers, how that affects our sense of authenticity, and how to build inner criteria for who deserves a place in your life. Joan also calls out the Victim mentality that keeps people stuck and offers insights on how to reclaim your power through personal responsibility and mindset shifts.

This episode is a bold invitation to step into your worth, set firm boundaries, and choose yourself—again and again.

Key Takeaways:

 * The 4 pillars of creating a strong personal foundation

 * How to set and maintain emotional & energetic boundaries

 * Recognizing shapeshifting behavior in relationships

 * Shifting out of the Victim mindset into personal responsibility

 * The importance of releasing toxic people with intention

 * Rewriting your story from different perspectives to gain clarity

 * The healing power of perspective and narrative reframing

This is a masterclass in emotional sovereignty and self-worth—don’t miss it.



#WomensEmpowerment #HealthyBoundaries #SelfWorthJourney #HeroineJourney #EmotionalHealing #AuthenticLiving #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #EnergyBoundaries #VictimToVictor #RelationshipDetox #ConfidenceCoaching #HolisticWellness #ShadowWork #TransformYourLife #RadicalSelfLove #SpiritualGrowthJourney #PeoplePleaserRecovery #LifeCoachPodcast 

Keywords for this Episode:

 * Healthy boundaries in relationships

 * How to stop people-pleasing

 * Emotional energy protection

 * Female empowerment podcast

 * Personal growth and healing

 * Self-worth and confidence

 * How to remove toxic people

 * Victim mentality recovery

 * Spiritual and emotional wellness

 * Narrative therapy techniques

 * Inner healing journey

 * Conscious relationship patterns

 * Self-love and boundaries

 * Feminine energy coaching

 * Rewriting your life story

 * Life transformation podcast

 * Women’s life coaching

 * Holistic personal development

 * Shapeshifting behavior psychology

 * Heroine’s journey explained



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:25 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:40 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 18:52 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:20 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 40:35 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 45:17 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 52:35 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 57:27 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:03:28 )

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Cleaning Out Your Closet: Boundaries, Self-Worth, and the Heroine’s Journey with Joan Perry

In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, we welcome Lea Dombrowski—a rising force in the world of holistic health, nutrition, and personal transformation. In her 20s, Lea is already inspiring a new generation to question their relationship with food and redefine what it means to live well.

Lea opens up about her early battles with depression and anxiety, and how processed food, sugar, and misinformation about nutrition played a damaging role in her mental health. From childhood experiences to navigating food insecurity and emotional eating, Lea takes us through her transformation—educating herself, listening to her body, and ultimately finding balance and empowerment through holistic nutrition.

This conversation shines a light on the emotional and psychological layers behind how we eat, why we eat, and how food can either fuel us or harm us. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or are looking to deepen your understanding of food and mood, this episode is an inspiring and eye-opening resource.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

 * How nutrition affects mental health and emotional stability

 * The connection between childhood diet and adult eating habits

 * Ways to reframe food as fuel—not the enemy

 * Lea’s journey from disordered eating to intuitive nourishment

 * How curiosity and self-awareness can spark transformation

 * The role of food access and affordability in health equity

 * Why your relationship with food is more emotional than you think

Actionable Takeaway: Start observing how different foods impact your mood, energy, and emotions. Keep a journal or notes on what makes you feel vibrant and what drags you down. Your wellness journey starts with awareness.

Tune in for this real, raw, and refreshing conversation on healing, self-discovery, and the true power of food.



#HolisticHealth #NutritionAndMentalHealth #FoodIsMedicine #HealingThroughFood #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #DepressionRecovery #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #EatToHeal#HealthyLifestyle #FoodFreedom#NutritionMatters #EmotionalEatingRecovery #HolisticLiving #WellbeingWarrior #HealthTransformation #CleanEatingJourney #HealthyMindHealthyBody #FoodEmpowerment

Keywords For this Episode

 * Holistic health coach

 * Nutrition for mental health

 * Healing depression naturally

 * Anxiety and diet

 * Food and mood connection

 * Disordered eating recovery

 * Intuitive eating journey

 * Food insecurity and wellness

 * Sugar and mental health

 * Clean eating lifestyle

 * Wellness podcast episode

 * Personal growth and healing

 * Young female entrepreneur wellness

 * Emotional connection to food

 * Mental health and diet

 * Transformational health story

 * Self-healing through food

 * Wellness tips for beginners

 * Affordable healthy eating

 * Real food vs processed food

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:59 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:52 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 13:09 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:00 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 25:54 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 31:30 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 38:29 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 42:20 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 45:39 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 46:37 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

Healing Through Food & Finding Yourself with Lea Dombrowski

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with the inspiring Karimah Cornelius-Stith, a licensed sex therapist, creative soul, and compassionate mental health advocate. With warmth, wisdom, and honesty, Karimah shares her journey into sex therapy, sparked by listening to the untold stories of trauma and healing.

We explore how sexual health is an essential pillar of overall wellness, equally important as mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. Karimah’s dedication to helping others heal from sexual trauma, improve their relationships, and reclaim pleasure is nothing short of transformational.

She also opens up about her own family history with mental health struggles, her motivations for becoming a therapist, and the resilience it took to reach her dreams despite societal misconceptions about her field. Karimah reminds us that pleasure is healing, self-care is health care, and that we are all worthy of love, connection, and emotional freedom.

Whether you're curious about sex therapy, working through intimacy challenges, or looking to enhance your personal wellness journey, this conversation will offer new insights and encouragement.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

 * What sex therapy really is (and what it's not)

 * Why sexual health is often neglected—and why it matters

 * How unresolved trauma impacts our mental, emotional, and sexual well-being

 * The difference between pleasure and performance

 * How self-care and self-worth intersect with intimacy

 * Karimah’s personal story of perseverance, purpose, and passion

🛠️ Ways to Engage:

 * Reflect on your own understanding of sexual health—what have you learned or never been taught?

 * Explore healthy ways to experience pleasure—alone or with a partner.

 * Research certified sex therapists and learn more about their work.

 * Recommit to your mental, emotional, and sexual well-being as interconnected practices.

#SexTherapy

#MentalHealthAwareness

#EmotionalWellness

#TherapistLife

#HealingJourney

#SexualHealthMatters

#TraumaInformedCare

#RelationshipTherapy

#IntimacyMatters

#SelfCareIsHealthCare

#WomensMentalHealth

#HolisticHealing

#SexPositiveTherapy

#MindBodyConnection

#TalkTherapy

#MentalHealthMatters

#WellnessPodcast

#SexualHealing

#TherapyIsCool

#ReclaimPleasure

Keywords for this episode:

Sex therapy

Sexual health therapist

Healing from trauma

Intimacy therapy

Mental health and relationships

Holistic wellness

Therapy for couples

Emotional health

Pleasure and healing

Sex-positive therapist

Therapist podcast guest

Women in therapy

Sexual trauma recovery

Relationship healing

Therapist story

Trauma-informed therapy

Mental health and self-care

Self-worth and intimacy

Sex education therapy

Creative therapists



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:49 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:26 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:00 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 15:11 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 21:38 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 26:59 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 28:51 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 42:06 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 44:16 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 44:33 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Pleasure, Healing, and the Power of Sex Therapy with Karimah Cornelius-Stith

In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with the compassionate, curious, and deeply wise Heidi Blackie, a woman who embodies vulnerability, growth, and self-acceptance. Together, they explore the journey of unlearning societal expectations, embracing authenticity, and the liberation that comes with living unapologetically.

From growing up in a perfectionist family to discovering the freedom in accepting all her layers, Heidi shares what it means to pause with intention, respond with kindness, and live out of your own expectations—not someone else's.

🔑 In This Episode:

 * Why perfection is unattainable—and how to stop chasing it

 * The power in pausing before you respond

 * How societal conditioning strips us of authenticity

 * Embracing your layers instead of hiding them

 * Letting go of people-pleasing and learning self-acceptance

 * The value of vulnerability and self-awareness

 * Why fitting in isn’t the goal—and why standing out matters

 * How to reconnect with your true self and live with intention

 * Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care

 * Heidi’s journey to becoming a confident, purpose-driven woman

Whether you're at the beginning of your self-discovery journey or knee-deep in inner work, Heidi’s story will resonate and inspire you to lean into your own evolution—with compassion, courage, and confidence.

#AuthenticLiving  

#PersonalDevelopment  

#SelfAcceptance  

#EmpowermentJourney  

#MindsetMatters  

#VulnerabilityIsStrength  

#WomenEmpoweringWomen  

#SelfLoveFirst  

#EmbraceYourLayers  

#MentalWellness  

#InnerStrength  

#PowerOfPause  

#HealingJourney  

#ConfidenceCoach  

#EmotionalIntelligence  

#SelfGrowthJourney  

#LiveUnapologetically  

#HolisticHealing  

#UnlearningToGrow  

#TrueSelfDiscovery 

 

Keywords for this episode:

Self-acceptance

Personal growth

Empowerment for women

Authentic self

Power of vulnerability

Inner transformation

Self-discovery podcast

Emotional intelligence

Mindset coaching

Living unapologetically

Healing your inner self

Breaking perfectionism

Conscious living

Identity transformation

Self-care strategies

Confidence building

Pause before responding

Growth mindset

Mental health awareness

Finding your true self

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:29 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 17:17 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 23:47 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 41:57 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 51:13 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:02:03 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:06:49 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:19:03 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:22:13 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:22:50 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Embracing the Layers: Power in the Pause with Heidi Blackie

We’re thrilled to welcome back Rachel Lavin, a familiar and deeply cherished voice in our network! Since her last appearance, Rachel has continued evolving on her self-love and personal growth journey, and this episode offers a powerful update on her experiences with setting boundaries, letting go of guilt, and living a more authentic and intentional life.

Rachel shares what she’s learned about emotional resilience, honoring your boundaries without guilt, and the importance of meeting people where they are. She reminds us that self-care isn't selfish—it's essential—and by preserving our energy, we’re better equipped to serve others with integrity and compassion.

We explore:

 * How to set boundaries without guilt

 * Why honoring others’ "no" is just as important

 * Emotional wellness and mental clarity through self-respect

 * Letting go of what you can’t control

 * How self-awareness leads to healthier relationships

 * Reframing vulnerability and asking for help

 * Rachel’s mantra: “I will get through this”

Whether you're just starting your personal growth journey or looking to deepen your relationship with yourself, Rachel’s transparency and wisdom are sure to inspire.

🎧 Listen to Rachel’s first episode “Embracing Body Love” and catch her on our YouTube panel, Substack Live, and more via the links below.

Ways to Engage:

Identify one area in your life where you need support. Ask for help—and allow yourself to receive it. You don’t have to do it all alone.

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 * Personal growth journey

 * Emotional boundaries

 * Women’s empowerment podcast

 * Authentic living

 * Mental wellness for women

 * Self-love and acceptance

 * Setting healthy boundaries

 * Letting go of guilt

 * Empowering female voices

 * Emotional resilience

 * Asking for help

 * Personal development stories

 * Growth mindset

 * Vulnerability in healing

 * Women supporting women

 * Podcast for self-care

 * Mindful living tips

 * Transformative conversations

 * Body positivity advocate

 * Healthy relationship dynamics

#SelfLoveJourney #AuthenticLiving #BoundariesAreHealthy #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness #WomenEmpoweringWomen #EmotionalWellbeing #LiveWithIntention #HealingThroughBoundaries #GrowthMindset #BodyPositivity #SelfCareIsEssential #EmpoweredWomenEmpower #AskForHelp #HealingJourney #HealthyBoundaries #WomenSupportingWomen #EmbraceYourself #InnerPeace #EmotionalResilience

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:28 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 17:16 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 23:46 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 41:56 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 51:12 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:02:02 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:06:48 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:19:02 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:22:12 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:22:49 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Boundaries, Growth & Living Authentically with Rachel Lavin

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with the incredible Tracy DeTomsai—a trauma-informed leader, speaker, and advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Tracy shares her personal transformation journey and the inspiring work she does through Project Callisto, an organization using technology to empower survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.

We explore the subtle yet significant ways women can reclaim their space, live unapologetically, and break free from shame, guilt, and societal conditioning. From shifting how we speak to understanding emotional boundaries, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take action in your own life.

Key Topics Covered:

 * How women can stop apologizing for taking up space

 * Tools for emotional regulation and boundary setting

 * The difference between carrying your emotions vs. others’

 * The power of trauma-informed advocacy

 * Empowering sexual assault survivors through technology

 * Deconstructing victim-blaming culture

 * The mission and impact of Project Callisto

Whether you're a survivor, advocate, or simply someone on a healing journey, this episode will give you tools to step into your truth, reclaim your voice, and live without guilt or shame.

Join the conversation and tell us what resonated with you the most.





Trauma-informed healing, Empowering women, Sexual assault advocacy, Project Callisto, Survivor support, Reclaiming your voice, Living unapologetically, Emotional boundaries, Feminist podcast, Empowerment for women, Overcoming shame, Women’s mental health, Healing from trauma, Stop apologizing, Victim-blaming awareness, Self-empowerment tools, Advocating for survivors, Tech for social change, Breaking generational trauma, Mind-body connection



#TraumaInformed

#WomenEmpowerment

#SexualAssaultSurvivor

#LiveUnapologetically

#HealingJourney

#ProjectCallisto

#StopVictimBlaming

#TakeUpSpace

#EmpowerSurvivors

#MentalHealthMatters

#UnapologeticallyYou

#FeministPodcast

#EmotionalHealing

#KnowYourWorth

#TechForGood

#BoundarySetting

#SurvivorStrong

#OwnYourStory

#NoMoreShame

#TraumaRecovery


Ways to Engage: Do not hold the emotions of others in your body. Listen to your body and separate your own emotions from the emotions of others. If you’re struggling with this, journal it. Write out what you’re feeling and connect the dots between what is yours and what you are holding for others.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:34 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:40 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:16 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 17:54 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 42:02 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 52:09 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 59:20 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:04:08 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:05:39 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:06:06 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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Living Unapologetically with Tracy DeTomsai: Empowering Women & Supporting Survivors

In this heart-centered crossover episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, we're joined by the incredible Mary Rothwell, host of No More Shrinking Violets. Fresh off Melissa’s appearance on her show in the episode “Embracing All Your Layers: The Path to Authentic Living”, Mary is now here with us, bringing her authentic, grounded, and nature-inspired wisdom to the mic.

This episode dives into setting healthy boundaries, understanding the toll of invisible labor, and recognizing the signals our bodies give us when we’re overstretched. Mary uses her love for gardening to describe how pruning, trimming, and creating space are necessary not just for plants—but for people too. Her metaphors are not only beautiful, they’re practical, and remind us that boundaries are about growth, not restriction.

We also talk about the emotional and physical effects of poor boundaries, why women disproportionately carry invisible labor, and how to reclaim your time and energy by honoring your needs and self-worth. Mary is an empowering voice for anyone feeling overlooked, overextended, or on the verge of burnout.



What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 * How to set boundaries that nurture rather than restrict

 * The impact of invisible labor—and why it often falls on women

 * Physical signs that you need stronger boundaries

 * Gardening metaphors that make boundaries feel natural and intuitive

 * Why evolving boundaries are a sign of personal growth

 * The connection between authentic living and self-preservation

 * Practical ways to wind down and honor your sleep hygiene



About Mary Rothwell:

Mary Rothwell is the host of No More Shrinking Violets, a podcast centered on authenticity, empowerment, and emotional wellbeing. With her blend of introspection, humor, and creativity, she encourages women to embrace every part of themselves—flaws, layers, boundaries, and all.



Ways to Engage:

 * Practice a 2-hour wind-down before bed: Limit screen time, stretch, read, or color to help your brain slow down.

 * Tune into your body: Listen when it tells you it’s tired, overwhelmed, or overworked.

 * Acknowledge the invisible labor in your life and community—and express gratitude.

 * Revisit Melissa’s guest appearance on No More Shrinking Violets to explore both sides of this empowering conversation.



Connect With Us:

 * Subscribe to The F.E.E.L. Podcast

 * Leave a review and share what resonated most with you

 * Follow us @thefeelpodcast for behind-the-scenes and bonus content

#AuthenticLiving  

#HealthyBoundaries  

#InvisibleLabor  

#WomenEmpowerment  

#EmotionalWellness  

#SelfCareMatters  

#BurnoutRecovery  

#NoMoreShrinkingViolets  

#EmbraceYourLayers  

#SelfWorth  



Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:05 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:48 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 21:41 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 32:53 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 44:44 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 51:31 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 59:31 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:02:30 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:07:22 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:07:40 )

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Planting Boundaries & Embracing Your Layers with Mary Rothwell

In this inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, we are joined by Maria Mai, a passionate and powerful voice in the world of finance. As a woman thriving in a male-dominated industry, Maria brings insight, heart, and empowerment to the table. She opens up about her journey, her mission to help women gain financial confidence, and how she supports others in living unapologetically.

Maria’s message is clear: financial literacy is power, and every woman deserves to feel confident making decisions that affect her life and future. From discussing the wage gap and wealth inequality, to encouraging self-forgiveness and inner strength, Maria offers wisdom that’s both practical and deeply emotional.

This episode is a must-listen for any woman ready to reclaim her voice, her money, and her power.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 * Why women must become financially literate, even in partnerships

 * The reality of the wage gap and wealth gap across gender and race

 * How Maria found strength in being a minority in finance

 * Why women prefer women advisors in male-dominated fields

 * The connection between confidence and financial independence

 * Tools for self-forgiveness and shifting your inner narrative

 * * How to start making bold, unapologetic financial decisions
   
   
   
   About Maria Mai:

Maria is a financial expert, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment. With years of experience helping clients—especially women—navigate their finances, Maria is changing the narrative around money and confidence. Her work centers on empowering women to make informed, independent decisions and to challenge the old norms that have held them back for too long.

Ways to Engage:

 * Practice self-forgiveness: Be gentle with yourself when things go wrong.

 * Change your money story: Start by believing that you deserve wealth and success.

 * Seek financial education: Knowledge truly is power—especially for women.

 * Share this episode with a woman you admire—you could change her life.

 *  Subscribe to The F.E.E.L. Podcast

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Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:10 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 15:06 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 20:10 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:53 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 30:26 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 37:25 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 51:14 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 57:29 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:05 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 59:40 )


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A podcast that helps women at any age, but especially 20 somethings, prioritize self-care without feelings of guilt or selfishness, set healthy boundaries in jobs, activities, and relationships, and deal with all emotions and feelings fully and in a healthy way so they don't get stuck in their body and produce physical and emotional problems down the road. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefeelpodcast/support

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