Being the light, Reiki healing, and tools to be your own healer
In this episode, Melanie sits down to talk with the Michelle Mercado, also known by her brand Vibrancy with Michelle. Let it be known that she is truly a vibrant human! That may or may not be due to her love for essential oils and energetic gifts, both of which are discussed in this episode. She shares about the pressure of being a caregiver for her mother from a young age and how that ignited her desire to help others. Michelle describes everything you’d want to know about Reiki and Melanie actually gets a quick crown chakra Reiki session! This episode is inspiring, motivational, and, if you listen all the way to the end, it includes a sneaky giveaway you won’t want to miss.
Overcoming sexual assault, emotional trauma, and self-validation
In this episode, Melanie is joined by Gianna Navarro, a young artist with a a brave and beautiful story. She talks about her experience growing up in a dysfunctional household and an especially traumatic sexual assault experience as a teenager. She struggled with being heard and receiving support during some really sensitive moments in her life and that led her into some difficult situations.
Gianna is extremely self-aware when it comes to her emotions, her own methods for coping, and she is the first to call herself out. One of the coolest parts of this conversation is hearing how she recognizes her power to overcome the negative situations and relationships that surrounded her. She attributes much of that to therapy and actively seeks to be there for herself daily. Listen for her very raw story and a great little practice she shares for maintaining mental and emotional health.
Branching into your passion and staying true to yourself
In this episode, Melanie joined the very talented musician, composer, songwriter, producer, and singer (did I miss anything?) Fabian Dominguez, more known as Docta Groove. They recorded in his bedroom-turned-studio for this interview and chatted all about how his music process so far!
This conversation is very much a chat amongst friends but Fabian provides a peek into what his personal journey with finding himself has been like and how he finally decided to pursue music as a career. While his humility shines through, it is the value he places in himself that matters most at the end of the day. That mindset is truly what makes him unique, inspiring, and has led to his dedication for continuous improvement—plus, spectacular music!
Somatic Experiencing, Modern Holistic Therapy, and Honoring the Pleasure Process
In this episode, Melanie chats with one of her favorite people on Earth, Andrea Bessa. Andrea is a licensed psychotherapist based in Canada about to revolutionize the field of therapy. She explains how somatic experiencing works and provides tips on how we can do a version of our own self-assessments. Andrea is a huge advocate for self-care, allowing pleasure in our lives, and meeting people where they are at in healing. Her approach to wellness is holistic, empathetic, and genuine. You’re going to love her!
Finding your passion, moving to a new country, and living freely.
Welcome to the first episode of the Make It Happen Podcast! In this episode, Melanie chats with Instagram influencer, Leah Boston, about her life growing up, what it was like finding her passion, and how she made the decision to leave everything behind to travel and, subsequently, move to Australia. At the time of recording, Leah was living in Australia but, as of late, she’s living the nomad life in New Zealand. Who knows where she will go next!
This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt stuck in a place, job, or situation that you don’t like or just want to change. Leah shares how essential certifiable skills can make all the difference. She also talks about her tips for mindfulness and what values really matter at the end of the day.
Listen:
Books: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World by M.R. O’Connor (mentioned outside of recording)
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