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Holistic Health with Melissa
So many people feel stuck by the limitations of conventional medicine, and that's exactly why I created Holistic Health with Melissa—to take you on a journey from conventional to crunchy! Here, you'll get empowering wellness insights, practical tips, and faith-centered strategies to help you feel your absolute best. In each episode, we'll dig into what true health and wellness really means, we'll dive into nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and detox, all things so important in your health! Chat…
Episodes
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 83 - Is It Really Just a Joke? The Impact of Fear on a Child's Nervous System
What happens when something adults think is funny feels terrifying to a child? After Melissa shared her reaction to a viral video of parents deliberately…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 82 - Why Receiving Love Is Harder Than You Think
What happens when you've done the healing work, but the same old patterns keep showing up? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Holistic Health with…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 81 - Why You're Still Stuck in Survival Mode with Coach Keith
Why can a woman love God, know Scripture, and do all the "right" things yet still feel stuck in survival mode? In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 80 - The Hidden Beliefs Behind Anxiety & the Need for Control | Mind-Body Workshop, Part 2
What if your anxiety, overthinking, and need for control aren't the real problem, but protective patterns you've developed over years of feeling unsafe? In…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 79 - The Beliefs Keeping You Sick & Stuck | Mind-Body Workshop, Part 1
What if one of the biggest things keeping you stuck isn't something happening around you, but something you've been believing about yourself for years? In Part…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 78 - Your Pain Is Not Wasted: How God Turns Adversity Into Purpose with Amy Lacey
What if the hardest parts of your story aren't the end of your story? In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with entrepreneur…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 77 - "26% More Effective"? What the mRNA Flu Vaccine Data Actually Means
The new mRNA flu vaccine is here. But what does the research actually tell us about its safety and effectiveness? In this episode of Holistic Health with…
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Ep. 76 - The Hardest Part of Healing That Nobody Warns You About
What if the hardest part of healing isn't the grief, the triggers, or even the pain you're processing? What if it's realizing that the version of you who…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 75 - Trauma Response vs. Identity Expansion: How to Tell the Difference
Not every uncomfortable feeling means something is wrong. Sometimes it means you're growing. This week, Melissa is joined by Jamie Javed, a former ER and…
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Ep. 74 - When Asking Questions Becomes Dangerous: A Nurse's Story of COVID, Medical Freedom & Faith
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with her best friend, Stevie Silvers, a registered nurse and former hospital charge…
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Ep. 73 - Are We Treating the Problem or Just the Symptoms? The Truth about Antidepressants
Are antidepressants actually treating the root cause of depression and anxiety, or are we simply managing symptoms? In this episode of Holistic Health with…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 72 - Vaccines and the Missing Piece: Informed Consent
Informed consent is the right to know the full risks, benefits, and alternatives before saying yes to any medical treatment, and it's something Melissa…
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Ep. 71 - What really happened behind the scenes of COVID?
In this deeply personal solo episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa shares the story she's never fully told before. After a recent social media reel…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 70 - A Guided Meditation to Help Bring Stillness, Connection to Your Body, and Get Into Flow
Sometimes the deepest healing doesn't come from doing more. It comes from learning how to stop. Last week, Melissa sat down with Laurie Smith, author of The…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 69 - Why Losing Track of Time Might Be a Key to Healing
Have you ever done something you loved so much that time just disappeared? That feeling has a name, and it might be one of the most healing things you can…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 68 - The Good Things That Come From Trauma
What if the hardest thing you've ever walked through became the foundation for some of the best parts of who you become? In this episode, Melissa explores the…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 67 - Autoimmune, Gut Health, and Your Thoughts: How They're All Related
What if the symptoms you have been trying to fix are actually messages your body is sending you? This week on Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 66 - Hard Seasons, Faithful God: Finding His Goodness in the Midst of It All
What do you do when life hands you the unthinkable, and how do you come out the other side still proclaiming God's goodness? In this powerful episode of…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 65 - Biblical Womanhood vs. Modern Feminism
Melissa is joined by Tiffany Parsons this week on Holistic Health with Melissa. Tiffany is a pastor's wife, homeschooling mom of twins, pediatric occupational…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 64 - The Power of Presence
Do you ever feel physically present in your life, but mentally a million miles away? In this solo episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I share how learning…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 63 - Super Woman Syndrome: Burnout, Boundaries, and Faith-Based Healing
For so many women, burnout doesn't happen overnight. It builds slowly through every yes given out of guilt, every ignored warning sign, and every season of…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 62. - When Faith Hurts: Why "Just Pray About It" Isn't Enough - a Conversation About Faith, Trauma & True Healing
Are you a Christian woman who's done everything "right" - prayed, read the Word, shown up for your faith but still feels stuck, anxious, or burned out? You're…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 61 - Why Mindset Isn't Enough: Trauma, Grief, and Nervous System Healing
What if healing is not about fixing what is broken, but learning how to feel safe in your body again? In this week's episode of Holistic Health with Melissa…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 60 - From Dismissed to Empowered: How to Advocate for Your Health When Doctors Say You're Fine
If you've ever felt like something was "off" in your body but were told everything looked normal… this episode is for you. In this episode of Holistic Health…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 59 - The Regulated Mom: Why It Matters More Than Perfect
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and meaningful roles we step into… and also one of the most refining and exhausting. In this honest, heart-led solo…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 58 - Self-Leadership for Women: Letting Go of Guilt, Shame, and Control
If you're the one who "holds it all together"… this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation on Holistic Health with Melissa, self-leadership coach…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 57 - Before You Blame Your Hormones: What Sleep, Stress, and Gut Health May Be Telling You
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined again by functional nutritionist Katie Kirklin for part two of their conversation on the…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 56 - What Your Body Is Really Responding To: Mind-Body Healing Explained
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Dr. Bri, a mind-body practitioner and chiropractor, to talk about the deeper roots of…
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Ep 55 - Worthiness as a Christian Woman: Why You Still Don't Feel Enough (and the Truth That Sets You Free)
So many Christian women love Jesus… but still feel deeply unworthy. In this solo episode, I'm sharing my personal journey from trauma, survival mode, and…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 54 - People Pleasing, Trauma & Identity: How Fear Becomes Your Default (and How to Change It)
If you've ever felt stuck in anxiety, people-pleasing, or patterns you can't seem to break, this conversation is going to resonate. Because it's not random…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 53 - From Debt to Freedom: A Faith-Based Journey of Healing, Identity & Financial Breakthrough
If you've been stuck in cycles of overspending, burnout, emotional coping, or feeling like you're never doing enough… this conversation will hit deep. In this…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 52 - Dr. Aaron Chapa Returns, and This Time Discusses the Hidden Key to Healing
If you're constantly tired, stressed, or struggling with your health, this episode will change how you think about healing. In this conversation, clinical…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 51 - Your Body Was Designed to Heal, Here's What's Getting in the Way
Your body was designed to heal. But modern food, hidden sugar, and processed ingredients are getting in the way. In this episode of Holistic Health with…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 50 - From Debilitating Anxiety to Feeling Truly Safe
Twenty-five years ago, a single day changed everything for Melissa. In this deeply personal episode, she shares her experience surviving a school shooting at…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 49 - From Restriction to Nourishment: Blood Sugar, Cravings, and Nervous System Regulation
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with functional nutrition counselor and registered nurse Katie Kirklin for an honest…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 48 - Is Self-Care Biblical? A Christian Woman's Guide to Burnout, Rest & Stewardship
In a culture that glorifies hustle and self-sacrifice, many Christian women feel guilty for resting. But is burnout really biblical? In this episode of…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 47 - Grief & Spiritual Distress: Why You Don't "Get Over It" (And What Helps Instead)
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Reverend Christine Vaughan Davies, hospital chaplain, spiritual director, and leader of…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp. 46 - Why Trauma Lives in the Body: IFS, Somatic Healing, and Breaking Generational Patterns
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 2 practitioner Nathan Cooley to explore how trauma…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp 45 - Trauma, Anger, and God: What the Church Doesn't Talk About
In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Amanda Dykes, host of Unedited Faith, to talk about trauma…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp 44 - Your Emotions Are Not the Enemy: Faith-Based Healing Through IFS
What if your emotions were not the problem, but the pathway to healing? In this powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with licensed psychologist and…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp 43 - How Trauma Lives in the Nervous System
What happens inside your body when you witness violence, even if it did not happen to you? In this solo episode, Melissa breaks down trauma in a deeply…
Holistic Health with MelissaEp 42 – The Truth About EMDR and Trauma: A Faith + Science Approach with Tina Smith
Welcome back to Holistic Health with Melissa, where faith, science, and whole-person healing come together for women ready to step out of survival mode and…
Holistic Health with MelissaEpisode 41 - From New Age to New Life: Ondrea Lynn's Story of Healing, Freedom, and Kingdom Health
LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Ondrea Lynn, author of The Christian Women's Weight Loss…
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Why I Stopped Setting Goals (and What I Do Instead)
In this solo episode, Melissa dives deep into why she hates the word "goals" — and why it may be keeping you stuck in frustration, overwhelm, and striving for…
Holistic Health with MelissaFaith, Functional Medicine & the God-Designed Body: Healing Beyond Protocols with Dacia Woessner
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with board-certified nurse practitioner and functional and integrative health…
Holistic Health with MelissaWhen the System Fails: A Mother's Journey Through Hashimoto's, Autism, and Healing
In this powerful and emotional episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with her dear friend Vika, an integrative health practitioner, mom of…
Holistic Health with MelissaChoose Your Hard: Turning Health Struggles into Purpose with Jason Ott
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Jason Ott, Certified Herbal Nutrition Consultant and Integrative Health Practitioner, to…
Holistic Health with MelissaUnstuck: Breaking Free from Trauma, Lies, and Limiting Beliefs with Megan Babcock
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Megan Babcock—Certified Mental Health and Trauma Transformation Coach, National…
Holistic Health with MelissaThe Calm Mom Method: Healing Anxiety and Restoring Balance with Laurie Hamner
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Laurie Hammer, FNTP, NNTS, the creator of the Calm Mom Method. Laurie shares her…
Holistic Health with MelissaGut Feelings: Healing Digestive Issues and Healing Your Nervous System with Lindsey Renteria
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with nurse practitioner and women's gut health expert Lindsey Renteria, who shares her…
Holistic Health with MelissaStanding Firm in Faith: Finding Peace Amid Chaos and Spiritual Warfare
In this deeply personal solo episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa shares the profound spiritual conviction she's felt in the wake of recent tragedy…
Holistic Health with MelissaYour Nervous System: The Hidden Key to Healing with Leah Davidson
In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Leah Davidson—nervous system resilience coach, speech-language pathologist, and host of the…
Holistic Health with MelissaFrom Rock Bottom to Radiance: Meghan Stimmel's Story of Healing, Sobriety, and Trusting God
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with my dear friend, Meghan Stimmel—a holistic psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and…
Holistic Health with MelissaFrom Tragedy to Transformation: How Faith, Functional Health, and Genetics Changed Everything
When life delivers unimaginable loss, how do you rebuild—not just your health, but your hope? In this deeply moving episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I…
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Your Cycle Is Speaking—Are You Listening? Understanding Women's Health, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Monica Minjeur
In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I'm joined by Dr. Monica Minjeur, a family medicine physician and founder of Radiant Clinic, who…
Holistic Health with MelissaFrom Pharma to Faith: Healing Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety & Insomnia Naturally with Kari Bryant
In this deeply inspiring episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, we're joined by Kari Bryant—former clinical researcher turned homeschooling mama and natural…
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From Fear to Freedom: Learning to Use Your Voice and Be Seen with Linda Ugelow
In this heartfelt episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with vocal confidence coach and author Linda Ugelow to explore the deep, often…
Holistic Health with MelissaChoosing the Narrow Road: Non-Toxic Living, Real Food, and Raising Empowered Kids with Ann Bennett
In this empowering episode, Melissa sits down with Ann Bennett—homeschool mom, first-gen homesteader, and the voice behind Great Buffalo Homestead—to talk…
Holistic Health with MelissaFinding Beauty in the Brokenness: Faith, Grief, and Healing with Kari Davis
In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I'm joined by my friend and fellow holistic life coach, Kari Davis — host of…