You're more than the stories you tell yourself.

Melissa, host of the F.E.E.L. Podcast, shares how embracing every layer—both light and dark—can help you reclaim your power and inner peace. She opens up about her own battle with anxiety and how curiosity, movement, and quiet reflection helped her find balance.

You'll learn why self-care and emotional awareness are the foundation of true empowerment. Melissa also talks about the strength found in community, the courage to seek support, and how redefining happiness as contentment leads to wholeness. Her message is simple yet powerful: when you stop judging your emotions and start listening to them, you create space to feel whole, fulfilled, and free.



About Melissa Crook:

Thought Leader & Host, The Embracing Layers Network The F.E.E.L. Podcast [http://www.embracinglayers.com/] | Together We F.E.E.L. Panel Show Book, "Embracing Layers Unapologetically" Creator, Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life (Online Course) Book Me to Speak on the F.E.E.L. Framework

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230. Embracing Every Layer of You with Melissa Crook

What if the words you speak to yourself are the key to transformation? Anthony shows how your thoughts, words, and actions shape every result in your life. By aligning your inner dialogue with your goals, you can shift your biology, energy, and creativity toward success.

You’ll hear how one client lost 85 pounds simply by changing her internal conversation—no new diet, no extreme workouts. This conversation reminds you that human potential is limitless when you break free from social conditioning and focus on the laws of creation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this is your chance to see how small shifts in mindset can lead to massive breakthroughs.

Connect withAnthony Cudjo:

Website: https://urh3o.com/

 

 

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229. Unlocking the Code of Human Potential with Anthony Cudjo

In this episode, Dr. Anna Marie dives deep into the often-unspoken experience of anxiety, sleep disturbances, and mood changes that come with hormonal shifts after age 40. She explains how both women and men are affected, shares her personal journey, and introduces her specially formulated supplement, "Calm You." Dr. Anna Marie also provides practical, research-backed tips to help listeners support their nervous system and overall well-being during this transitional phase of life.

 

Episode Highlights:

 * The impact of declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone on mood, sleep, and stress response
 * Why nearly half of women in perimenopause experience new or increased anxiety
 * The effects of low testosterone in men, including irritability and poor sleep
 * Dr. Anna Marie’s personal experience with hormonal shifts and anxiety
 * Introduction to the "Calm You" supplement: ingredients and their benefits (magnesium blend, GABA, holy basil, lemon balm, L-theanine, methylated B6)
 * The importance of understanding and supporting partners through hormonal changes



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228. Hormones, Anxiety, & Calm You

In this episode of the Happy Whole You Podcast, Dr. Anna Marie explores the topic of loneliness in midlife, discussing its emotional and neurological impacts, and offering practical strategies to foster connection and well-being. She shares personal stories and client experiences, highlighting how loneliness can affect even those surrounded by people, and why it’s important to recognize it as a signal for change rather than a source of shame. Key Topics Covered:

 * Understanding loneliness in midlife: why it happens and how it feels
 * The health risks of loneliness: increased risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and early death
 * The neurological effects: shrinking of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, cognitive decline, and disrupted sleep
 * Personal stories from Dr. Anna Marie and her clients about navigating loneliness and rebuilding connections
 * Practical tips for overcoming loneliness:

- Micro-moments of connection (texts, smiles, coffee dates)

- Rebuilding your tribe (joining groups, clubs, or classes)

- Intentional online connections

- Self-connection through journaling, nature, and gratitude

- Reaching out to old friends and making new ones

 * The importance of accepting where you are and taking small steps toward connection

 

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227. Loneliness

You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better!

Start with one small habit each week and watch how 52 tiny changes stack up in a year. Dr. Anna Marie Frank calls it the “add in method,” and it can touch everything from your mood to your bank account. Think simple: stretch while you wait for your coffee, step outside in the morning light, sip more water, take short breathing breaks, and jot down what you’re grateful for.

Even your finances get a boost when you shift perspective. Redirecting just $5 a day could mean $1,800 by the end of the year. It’s about trading quick wins for lasting value and showing up for your future self in small but powerful ways. One upgrade at a time, you start to see the bigger picture—and the bigger payoff.

 

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226. Tiny Upgrades That Change Everything!

You can have the dream job, the big contract, the public recognition—and still feel empty.

That’s what Matthew Blade faced after 28 years in radio and TV. The real breakdown came with a panic attack and a gut-level truth: something deeper needed to change.

What followed wasn’t a pivot—it was a full reset. Rehab, honesty, and a commitment to healing past wounds, including reconnecting with his mother before she passed. Now, he helps others—podcasters, youth athletes, and even inmates—find their voice and purpose beyond performance. If you’ve been chasing success and still feel lost, this story might hit close to home.

 

About Mathew Blades:

When organizations need to break free from dysfunctional workplace cycles and build winning team cultures, they turn to Mathew Blades. An award-winning broadcaster turned captivating keynote speaker, he shares a startling new perspective on how teams can relate to themselves and each other to achieve the extraordinary, together. 

Drawing from 27 years of broadcasting experience and hundreds of transformational interviews through his podcast Learn From People Who Lived It™, Blades helps leaders and teams renegotiate what work can look like. His approach has impacted organizations like Kia, Hyundai, and Keller Williams, earning praise from industry leaders, including Howard Stern.

Connect with Mathew Blades:

Website: www.mathewblades.com [http://www.mathewblades.com/]



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225. Choosing Healing Over Hustle with Mathew Blades

What if anxiety isn’t something to fight, but something to work with?

Dr. David Rosmarin believes anxiety is a natural emotion, not a disorder to fix. He shares a simple four-step process that helps you stop running from it: get honest about the cause, talk to someone, lean into the feeling, and drop the need to control everything.

He also explains how tech, pressure, and even well-meaning parenting have made anxiety more intense for all of us, especially kids. If you're tired of trying to “get rid of” anxiety and ready to handle it differently, this conversation offers a healthier way through.

 

About David H. Rosmarin, PhD:

David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and the Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED.com.

Connect with David H. Rosmarin, PhD:

Website: www.dhrosmarin.com [http://www.dhrosmarin.com/]



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224. Turning Anxiety Into Strength with David H. Rosmarin, PhD

When you grow up in chaos, survival becomes second nature—but healing doesn’t. Cassandra shares what it really took to break the cycle of trauma, starting with personal development and expanding into deeper work like EFT tapping, somatic healing, and energy practices. Her path wasn’t easy, but it was honest—full of setbacks, breakthroughs, and the slow work of coming back to herself.

She also calls out the limits of traditional therapy and why healing often requires more than what insurance can cover. If you’ve lived through pain that still echoes in your body, her story might give you a new direction—and a reminder that you’re not alone in the work.

 

About Cassandra Love Lambert:

Cassandra Love Lambert, the visionary behind C-Love, is a Trauma Trained Somatic Transformational Coach, Best Selling Author, TV Host, and Artist. Fully certified in Clinical EFT, Brainspotting, and Somatic Attachment Therapy, Cassandra is a beacon of hope and transformation for women seeking healing and empowerment.

Having faced her own battles with C-PTSD from sexual abuse and the challenges of an emotionally unavailable parent, Cassandra's journey to self-love and wholeness has deeply informed her practice. Her experiences have led her to the life-changing power of somatic-based work, particularly Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT).

With unwavering dedication, Cassandra offers a unique 10-week "Pain into Power Process," using EFT as a cornerstone to help women transform their pain into personal strength and resilience. Her mission is to guide clients to feel safe in their bodies, fully experience their emotions, and unlock their authentic selves, enabling them to show up in their lives and thrive.

Cassandra's passion for empowering women is evident in every facet of her work. She deeply understands survival challenges and is dedicated to guiding others toward a flourishing life. Her upcoming book, Into the Light: Becoming My Own Hero, set for release in January, has inspired her new show, Into the Light with C-Love: Inspiring Stories That Shape Your Path to Change, debuting on FENIX TV.

 

Connect with Cassandra Love Lambert:

Experience this transformative journey with a free consultation at www.CassandraLoveLambert.com [http://www.cassandralovelambert.com/].



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223. Healing the Hard Way: Finding Peace After Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert

What if you could train your body to feel the world without seeing it? Mike Zeleznik—known as Mas Mike—did just that. From a strict religious upbringing in Utah to studying with Shaolin monks and the royal family of Java, he learned to harness chi, the life force energy behind intuition, strength, and even healing.

Now he’s bringing those ancient secrets to modern life through Murpati Putti (MPE) and vibrovision—techniques that train your mind and body to sense beyond the five senses. Whether you’re curious about energy work, martial arts, or awakening your own untapped abilities, Mike’s journey shows what’s possible when you access the power already inside you.

About Mas Mike:

Mas Mike whose journey into the unseen resonates deeply with your show’s themes. As someone featured on Gaia’s Superhuman documentary, Mas Mike has crafted a unique process that aids individuals in accessing their 6th sense—an ideal complement to the transformational shifts you emphasize. Mas Mike boasts over 30 years in martial arts and engages with 167,000 self-improvement enthusiasts eager to explore these discussions deeper.

His mission is to help bring the ancient secrets of Merpati Putih (MP) and Vibravision® (VV) to the Western world, and awaken people’s real life superpowers.

Connect with Mas Mike: Website: vibravision.com [http://vibravision.com/]



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222. The Energy You Forgot You Had with Mas Mike

You don’t change your life by doing more—you change it by remembering who you are.

Victoria shares how she moved from self-pity to clarity, offering three levels of empowerment that help you step into purpose instead of staying stuck in pain. Her process is practical, but deep—using tools like imagination, intuition, and surrender to realign your life from the inside out.

She also reveals how unhealed grief silently blocks progress and how recognizing your infinite worth opens new possibilities. With her Empower Me app and six-step quantum leap method, you get a clear roadmap for healing, manifesting, and living with intention.

Resources: https://empowerme.love [https://empowerme.love/]https://MyGiftOffer.com [https://mygiftoffer.com/]Https://yu2shine.com [https://yu2shine.com/]

 

About Victoria Rader:

Victoria Rader, PhD, a Possibility Coach® and founder of YU2SHINE, whose mission is to empower individuals to break free from limitations and live lives of prosperity, personal freedom, and fulfillment. Victoria is a global leader in Quantum Personal Development, blending cutting-edge quantum techniques with timeless wisdom. She’s been featured in Forbes, CNN, Fox, NBC, and ABC, and her transformational teachings have even reached the moon with SpaceX’s Lunar Legacy project! Her engaging and deeply insightful approach resonates with spiritual seekers, visionary entrepreneurs, and energy/light workers. As Les Brown says, 'Victoria is not just a messenger; she is the message,' while Joe Vitale commends her for her transformative and healing presence.

Connect with Victoria Rader:

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221. From Powerless to Aligned: The Path to True Empowerment with Victoria Rader

Better health, wealth, happiness, and success grows when your brain and biology thrive. Brain health and wellness enthusiast share the key biological downloads that have helped them and hurt them. This podcast is for anyone looking to upgrade their brain, biology, and life! Get ready to hack into a new you!