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Holistic Health with Melissa

Melissa Armstrong

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 about raising kids with intention and living a life of faith. Join me to reclaim your energy, embrace your healthiest life, and find joy and purpose along the way!

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#72
Yesterday · 42 min
Ep. 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 believes every parent and patient deserves. This week, Melissa sat down with Katie Collins, a certified physician assistant known online as Katie the PA, for a conversation about what informed consent actually looks like and how often it's missing from routine medical care. Katie shares her own path from working in urgent care and family medicine to educating parents on the childhood vaccine schedule, along with what her physician assistant training left out entirely. The conversation moves through the gaps in vaccine clinical trials, the financial incentives built into pediatric care, and how so many mothers are told their child's reaction to a vaccine is "just a coincidence." In this episode, you'll hear: What true informed consent requires before any vaccine or medical procedure The training gaps Katie experienced in physician assistant school around vaccine risk The three core flaws in vaccine clinical trials This conversation is part of a bigger picture for Melissa: helping women feel informed, supported, and empowered in their health decisions. If this conversation struck something in you, consider scheduling a Clarity Call with Melissa to see if her six-month 1:1 coaching container with a community element, the Freedom Collective, is a good fit for you. Healing was never meant to happen alone, and she would love to walk the journey with you. To connect with Katie Collins and learn more about informed consent and vaccine education, find her on Instagram at @katiec.pac or reach her directly at katie@katieccontent.com.
#71
August 6 · 57 min
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 about her experience as an RN during the COVID-19 pandemic reached millions of people, listeners asked for the full story. This episode is that story. Melissa takes you behind the scenes of working inside the traditional medical system before and during the pandemic, navigating pregnancy, caring for patients, questioning what she was witnessing firsthand, and ultimately walking away from a career she once believed was her calling. In this episode, you'll hear: • What it was like working as a registered nurse during COVID • The experiences that changed her perspective on healthcare • How fear, burnout, and moral injury affected healthcare workers • Why she believes informed consent matters • How these experiences ultimately led her to build a different approach to healing Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this episode is an honest account of one nurse's personal experience and the journey that shaped the work she does today. Today, Melissa helps women move from survival to freedom by addressing the root causes of emotional and physical symptoms through a trauma-informed, faith-based approach that integrates nervous system regulation, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and biblical truth. Interested in working with Melissa? Applications are currently open for Freedom 1:1, her six-month, high-touch coaching experience for women who are ready to heal from the inside out. There are 2 spots open and applications close soon. Learn more and apply here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/clarity-call-form
#70
July 30 · 17 min
Ep. 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 Flow Habit, for a powerful conversation about reconnecting to stillness and finding flow. If you missed episode 69, go back and listen first. This week's episode is a little different. At the end of that conversation, Melissa and Laurie began talking about the meditations Laurie creates to help people access flow, and Laurie offered to record one just for this community. This episode is that meditation. Laurie guides listeners through a gentle breathing and grounding practice, an invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the flow that is already part of who you are, whether you are settling in for the night, waking up for the day, or simply need a moment of stillness in the middle of it all. It's a good fit for anyone who feels disconnected from their body, overwhelmed by the noise of daily life, or in need of permission to simply rest in the present moment. In this episode, you'll experience: A guided meditation to help you slow down and reconnect with your body A grounding practice to calm the nervous system and settle into the present moment An invitation to release old patterns and open your heart to receive A gentle reminder that flow and stillness are already within you If this episode sparks something in you, Melissa would love to walk alongside you on your healing journey. Consider her Freedom Collective, a six-month 1:1 container with a community element, because you don't have to heal alone. Schedule a Clarity Call with Melissa to see if this work is a good fit for you. To connect with Laurie Smith and learn more about flow state, find her at lauriesmith.com or theflowhabit.com. Her book, The Flow Habit, is available anywhere books are sold and on Amazon.
July 23 · 47 min
Ep. 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 experience. In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa explores the science of flow state and why so many of us have lost easy access to something that used to come naturally as kids. Podcast guest, Laurie Smith, an author and flow researcher, shares how she discovered flow during the early days of the pandemic, when anxiety and overwhelm pushed her to challenge herself to do just five to ten minutes a day of something that brought her pure joy. That small habit became the foundation for a framework she now teaches to help people reconnect with their creativity, their intuition, and their nervous system. Together they talk about what flow actually is, why children access it so effortlessly, and how the constant pull of social media and external validation has rewired our brains to look outward instead of inward. You will hear the story of a psychologist who discovered flow as a boy playing chess through the sound of bombs during World War II, and why that same calm is within reach is and available to you too, even in your hardest moments. This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, disconnected from their creativity, or stuck in survival mode. If you have been craving a way back to peace and presence that does not require perfection, this conversation offers a gentle, practical place to start. In this episode, you'll hear: What a flow state actually is and the four steps to access it Why children get into flow so easily and adults struggle to How flow can lower reliance on things that numb or distract us A simple way to start with just five to ten minutes a day Why softness and self-compassion matter more than pushing harder If this episode resonated with you, Melissa would love to walk alongside you on your healing journey. Reach out for a free Clarity Call to see if this kind of work is a good fit for you. I have a few 1:1 spots available. To connect with Laurie Smith and learn more about flow state, find her at: lauriesmith.com or theflowhabit.com Her book, The Flow Habit, is available anywhere books are sold and on Amazon.
#68
July 16 · 27 min
Ep. 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 powerful concept of Post-Traumatic Growth, the psychological and spiritual transformation that can happen after trauma when we choose to heal instead of stay stuck. You'll learn why some people experience profound growth after adversity while others remain trapped in cycles of pain, and how healing your nervous system, beliefs, and identity can completely change the trajectory of your life. Melissa also shares her own story of how childhood trauma shaped her identity, fueled years of performance-driven living, and ultimately led her to discover the calling God had placed on her life. In this episode, you'll learn: What Post-Traumatic Growth is (and how it's different from resilience) Why healing, not trauma itself, is what creates lasting transformation The surprising strengths that often develop through trauma recovery How your beliefs about your story shape your future Why God doesn't waste your pain How your greatest struggle can become your greatest testimony No matter what you've been through, your past does not have to define your future. You can't choose what happened to you, but you can choose what comes from it. Healing is always possible. If you're interested in exploring this work for yourself, reach out to Melissa here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form
#67
July 9 · 50 min
Ep. 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 by Dr. Tabatha Barber. She is a triple board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine, and the author of the international bestseller Fast to Faith. Her story begins far from the exam room. From teen mom and high school dropout, she went on to build a virtual medical practice serving women across the country, and she credits her turnaround entirely to faith and perseverance. Dr. Tabatha opens up about the autoimmune crisis that followed her first pregnancy, the years she spent chasing quick fixes before understanding the role of the nervous system in true healing, and the moment she felt God call her away from surgery and into a different kind of medicine. She and Melissa talk honestly about why information alone never leads to transformation, why healing has to happen in the right order, and why gut health, hormone balance, and mindset cannot be separated from each other. This conversation is for the woman who feels like she has tried everything and still does not feel like herself. Dr. Tabatha offers real hope, practical next steps, and a reminder that your body was designed to heal. In this episode, you'll learn: Why chasing supplements and protocols will not fix a dysregulated nervous system What it means to treat symptoms as messages instead of problems to silence Why renewing your mind is a required part of physical healing A simple first step for anyone who feels stuck and does not know where to start If this episode resonates with you, Melissa would love to walk alongside you on your healing journey. To get started, schedule a Clarity Call here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form To connect with Dr. Tabatha, check out these resources: FREE Guide to Intermittent Fasting the Faithful Way https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/ Balancing Your Hormones Naturally, FREE Guide: https://drtabatha.com/free-hormone-guide/ Dr. Tabatha's Website: fasttofaith.com Dr. Tabatha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha/ Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christianphysician https://together-community-by-ccb.mn.co/plans/1955223?bundle_token=1159c838ef89880cfd2fa8fbf6bb3d89&utm_source=manual - 21 day reset link
#66
July 2 · 39 min
Ep. 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 Melissa, Melissa sits down with conservative activist, media personality, and mama bear, Kendall Bailey, for a conversation that will leave you anchored in the goodness of God. Kendall shares her remarkable journey through diagnosis, crisis, and choosing to trust God with the outcome - and how her unshakeable faith carried her through one of the hardest seasons of her life. Together, Melissa and Kendall explore what it really looks like to trust God when the stakes are high, how to choose gratitude over bitterness in the midst of suffering, and why the hard seasons are often where He shows up the most. If you are going through a difficult time right now, or if you know someone who is, this episode will remind you that God is good, He is faithful, and He has not changed. In this episode, you'll hear: How faith shapes the decisions we make in our hardest moments How God walks with you in the fire rather than sparing you from it Why God's goodness doesn't depend on the outcome How our trials can become our most powerful testimony If faith and healing are something you would like to explore further, the Freedom Collective is a supportive next step. In this six-month one-to-one coaching experience, coupled with a community element, you'll see how science, scripture, and somatic healing work together to provide whole-body restoration - mind, body, and spirit. To see if this is a good fit for you, schedule a Clarity Call today: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form We begin July 6. You can find Kendall here: https://www.instagram.com/kendall_in_kentucky/ https://www.facebook.com/kendall.page
#65
June 25 · 40 min
Ep. 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 therapist, and author of the new Christian children's book All Different Yet the Same. She shares her journey from driven career woman to faith-led mother running a flexible private practice, and the sanctification process that changed everything she thought she knew about her calling. Together, Melissa and Tiffany get honest about: The tension between biblical motherhood and modern feminism What Scripture actually says about submission, identity, and the God-given strengths of women Why anxiety is so prevalent in the faith community How the enemy targets women emotionally How to combat lies with the living Word of God If you're a Christian woman ready to get back to the truth of who God says you are, this conversation is for you. And if you'd like support exploring this topic further, the Freedom Collective is a gentle step forward. It's a six-month coaching experience designed to bring clarity and restore your identity in the truth. Inside the Freedom Collective, you'll receive both community and one-to-one support as we bring together science, scripture, and somatic work to care for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. If you'd like to see if this is a good fit for you, schedule a clarity call here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form. Melissa would love to walk this journey with you. Connect with Tiffany: Facebook: Homeschool OT Tiffany Parsons Facebook Group: Anxious for Christ Book: All Different Yet the Same - available at redeemingfamilypress.com and Amazon
#63
June 18 · 29 min
Ep. 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 to be present has transformed the way I experience motherhood, family, faith, and my own healing journey. After years of living in the next thing - thinking about the laundry, the emails, the appointments, the bills, and everything that still needed to be done - I realized that life wasn't passing me by because I was busy. It was passing me by because I wasn't fully present for it. I explore why presence can feel so difficult, especially for women who have experienced chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, or years of overwhelm. I explain how the nervous system is wired to scan for danger, why anxious thoughts often live in tomorrow, and how hypervigilance can sometimes be mistaken for responsibility. Through the lens of faith, nervous system regulation, and practical mind-body tools, I invite you to stop borrowing trouble from the future and return to the moment God has placed you in today. In this episode, you'll learn simple practices to help you become more grounded and present, including choosing a daily word, asking "what is true right now?", using the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method, creating sacred pauses, and practicing belly breathing. If you've been longing for more peace, deeper connection, and the ability to actually experience the life you prayed for, this episode will remind you that God's grace is available right here, in this present moment. If this episode feels like the invitation your heart and body have been needing, the Freedom Collective may be a beautiful next step. This six-month coaching experience was created for women who are tired of trying to push, strive, and force their way into healing and are ready to feel grounded, supported, and safe in their bodies again. Inside the Freedom Collective, you'll receive both community and one-to-one support as we bring together science, scripture, and somatic work to care for the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. If you're ready to choose a different way forward, schedule a clarity call here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form.
#63
June 4 · 41 min
Ep. 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 trying to hold everything together. God never asked you to be everything to everyone. This week on Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined by author and speaker Susan Wiesemann for a conversation about what happens when years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and trying to do it all finally catch up with the body. Susan shares her powerful story of landing in the emergency room on her 45th birthday, navigating years of mystery symptoms, and eventually being diagnosed with dysautonomia, a condition that affected her breathing, energy, and daily function. Through holistic health practices, healthier boundaries, nervous system awareness, and a deeper relationship with God, Susan began to heal from the inside out. Through Susan's story and Melissa's work in root-cause healing, they unpack the connection between burnout, nervous system dysregulation, faith, and the pressure so many women feel to keep going even when their bodies are asking them to slow down. This episode is for the woman who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode and needs to be reminded that healing is not about doing more. It's about learning to listen to your body, reconnect with God, and begin choosing a different way forward. If you are ready to choose that different way, consider the Freedom Collective, a unique six-month coaching experience with community and one-to-one support designed to help women stop forcing healing and finally feel safe in their bodies again. We blend science, scripture, and somatic work to bring healing to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. If this resonates with you, reach out for a clarity call to see if it's a good fit. https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form. Melissa would be honored to walk your healing journey with you. Connect with Susan here: Instagram: @light.ofthelamp lightofthelamp.org/speaking Purchase Undoing Super Woman: Losing Total Control to Gain Ultimate Freedom.
#62
May 28 · 42 min
Ep. 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 not alone, and you're not broken. In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Eleanor Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor and author of A Better Way, for a raw and honest conversation about why so many Christian women are struggling and what's really going on beneath the surface. Eleanor breaks down why well-meaning faith communities sometimes do more harm than good when it comes to mental health, what "spiritual bypassing" actually looks like, and why telling someone to "just pray about it" can deepen shame instead of bringing healing. They also dive deep into polyvagal theory and the nervous system, including what it means to be stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and how unresolved trauma stored in the body could be at the root of your chronic stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Christian women may be more susceptible to shame-based thinking What spiritual bypassing is and how to recognize it How your nervous system responses are connected to childhood attachment wounds Practical, accessible tools to begin regulating your nervous system today Why rest isn't selfish - it's biblical How healing yourself is one of the most powerful things you can do for your family Whether you've experienced trauma that you've been carrying for years or wounds that have quietly shaped how you see yourself and the world, this episode will meet you where you are with compassion, clinical insight, and deep faith. Healing is always possible. This episode is proof. This is the powerful work Melissa does inside The Freedom Collective, and enrollment is now open. Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call and see if it's the right fit for you. 🔗 Connect with Eleanor at eleanorbrowncounseling.com Facebook URL - https://www.facebook.com/EleanorBrownCounseling/ Instagram URL - https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbrowncounseling/ YouTube - A Better Way channel - https://www.youtube.com/@Embracing-ABetterWay Bookstore - https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/a-better-way
#61
May 21 · 47 min
Ep. 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, Melissa has the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Haley Turpin, a nervous-system-focused chiropractor and breathwork facilitator in Colorado, for a conversation about trauma, nervous system healing, and the mind-body connection. Dr. Haley shares how the unexpected loss of her mother led her to understand healing in a much deeper way. She explains how grief affected her body, her identity, her relationships, and her capacity, and why mindset alone was not enough. Together, Melissa and Dr. Haley talk about what happens when the body has been living in survival mode, why stillness can feel so hard, and how safety becomes the starting point for true healing. They also explore the difference between nervous system healing and nervous system regulation, how to recognize where you are in your healing journey, and how chiropractic care can support communication between the brain, spine, and body. You'll hear more about: How grief and trauma affect the nervous system What nervous system capacity means Why safety matters in healing How breathwork and chiropractic care can support the body Healing is always possible, and your body is not working against you. It may simply be asking for safety, support, and a new way forward. If you're ready to dive into this work and become part of this powerful movement, The Freedom Collective is now open for enrollment. Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call and see if it's the right fit for you. Find Dr. Haley here: blueoakfamilychiro.com Online Guided Breathwork Session >> https://blueoakfamilychiro.janeapp.com/locations/blue-oak-family-chiro/book#staff_member/1/treatment/1/2026-01-27 Instagram: @blueoak_familychiro
#60
May 14 · 35 min
Ep. 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 with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Elyse Scheeler, a speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, special needs and homeschool strategy coach, and host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood. Melissa and Elyse talk about what it looks like to trust your intuition, advocate for your health, and care for your body from a place of faith, especially when you feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Elyse shares her personal story of infertility, miscarriage, thyroid concerns, and learning to keep asking questions when the answers she was given did not line up with what she knew in her body. They also unpack the difference between selfishness and true stewardship because caring for your body is not about vanity or putting yourself above everyone else. It's about honoring the body God gave you so you can show up well for the people He has placed in your life. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "normal labs" don't always mean everything is functioning well How to tell the difference between fear and intuition Why nervous system regulation matters when you're trying to make clear decisions How Christian women can reframe self-care as stewardship instead of selfishness Simple ways to begin supporting your body when you feel burned out or overwhelmed This episode is a reminder that God has not forgotten you, your body is not failing you, and healing does not have to happen alone. If you're ready to do the deeper heart work, The Freedom Collective is open for enrollment. Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call and see if it's a good fit for you. To connect with Elyse: Website: www.speakinglife.co Podcast: Speaking Life Into Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-life-into-motherhood-routines-time-management/id1790191030
#59
May 7 · 23 min
Ep. 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 episode, I'm sitting down to talk about the parts of motherhood we don't talk about enough. The identity shifts. The emotional weight. The triggers that surface. And the internal tension of loving your kids deeply while still feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or even lost at times. We're diving into: Why motherhood brings your unhealed patterns to the surface The difference between reacting and responding How to break generational cycles through awareness and healing Why your kids don't need a perfect mom, they need a regulated one The truth about mom guilt and how to discern guilt vs conviction Why taking care of yourself is essential, not selfish This episode is a reminder that you're not failing, you're being refined. And the work you're doing, even on the hard days, matters more than you know. If this resonates, share it with another mom who needs to hear it. 💛 If you're interested in doing this heart work, The Freedom Collective is open for enrollment. Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call to see if it's a good fit for you.
#58
April 30 · 44 min
Ep. 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 Robin McIntire sits down with Melissa to unpack the emotional patterns behind perfectionism, burnout, and chronic self-doubt. Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in cycles of overdoing and how those patterns often stem from early experiences, trauma, and a deep-rooted belief of "I'm not enough." You'll learn: Why your nervous system drives your habits and reactions How perfectionism can be both adaptive and harmful The connection between self-trust, identity, and emotional safety Why "being busy" is not a badge of honor Practical ways to create space, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild trust This episode is a reminder that healing isn't about doing more - it's about coming home to yourself. If you're ready to feel calmer, more aligned, and less overwhelmed, this conversation will meet you right where you are. And if you're ready to explore what this kind of support could look like in your own life, you can schedule a clarity call with Melissa here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form Find Robin through these platforms: https://robinmcintire.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/newlensnewlife https://www.facebook.com/RobinMcIntireCoaching/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLqXrnRyRruFD1RNqTfokrxwegxYwzEFBw
#57
April 23 · 50 min
Ep. 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 true foundations of healing. Together, they unpack the non-negotiable trifecta of health: sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance and explain why these basics matter more than most women realize. If you are struggling with hormone imbalance, cortisol issues, gut problems, constipation, fatigue, cravings, poor sleep, PMS, or feeling stuck in your health, this conversation will help you understand where to start. Katie shares how sleep affects cortisol, melatonin, insulin, and detoxification, why blood sugar regulation is foundational to hormone health, and how daily bowel movements play a major role in estrogen balance, inflammation, and gut health. They also talk about the effects of chronic stress, under-eating, skipping breakfast, intermittent fasting, nervous system dysregulation, and the go-go-go lifestyle that keeps so many women from healing. If you have been told your symptoms are "normal," this episode is a reminder to slow down, pay attention, and support your body at the root. In this episode, they cover: Sleep and hormone balance Blood sugar regulation for women Gut health and estrogen detox Constipation and daily bowel movements Cortisol, insulin, and stress Functional nutrition foundations Root causes of hormone imbalance How women can support healing naturally If you're ready to take a closer look at your health and what's really going on, you can schedule a clarity call with Melissa here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form To connect with Katie: info@katiekirklin.com https://www.katiekirklin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekirklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiekirklinnutrition/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5w8CVv2B/
#56
April 16 · 44 min
Ep. 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 chronic stress patterns and the symptoms that often come with them, including anxiety, fatigue, pain, gut issues, burnout, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation. Together, they unpack the mind-body connection, how the nervous system gets stuck in survival mode, and why so many people continue struggling even after trying therapy, supplements, meditation, medication, mindset work, and other wellness tools. Dr. Bri explains how unresolved emotional stress can quietly drive both physical and emotional symptoms, and how healing begins when we stop chasing symptoms and start understanding what the body is responding to. They also discuss: what the nervous system actually is how trauma can be stored in the body why symptoms are often messages, not malfunctions the role of emotional processing in healing how Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) works why authenticity, safety, and trust matter in the healing process how unresolved stress can affect energy, relationships, boundaries, and overall health If you've ever felt like you're doing everything and still not getting better, this conversation offers a compassionate and eye-opening look at what may be happening beneath the surface. If this resonates with you and you're ready to explore a different approach to healing, you can schedule a clarity call with Melissa to talk through what support could look like for you: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form Connect with Dr. Bri: Website: mindbodyhealingstudio.com Instagram: @mindbodyhealingstudio Facebook: Briana Bender
#55
April 9 · 18 min
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 believing I was "not enough"… to discovering what it actually means to be worthy in Christ. We're talking about: Where feelings of unworthiness really come from Why so many Christian women struggle with this The difference between performance-based faith and identity What Scripture actually means when it says "apart from God we are nothing" How unworthiness keeps your nervous system stuck in survival mode And how to start living from worthiness instead of striving for it This is about more than mindset. This is about identity, healing, and learning how to actually receive God's love. If you've ever felt like you have to earn love, prove yourself, or "get it right" to be close to God… this episode is for you. If you are interested in diving deeper into this work, sign up for a free clarity call here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form
#54
April 2 · 46 min
Ep. 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. And it's not because something is wrong with you. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Krystina Dixon, Christian life and legacy coach, to explore what's really happening beneath the surface. Together, they unpack how trauma, fear, and early life experiences shape the nervous system, influence identity, and impact the way women relate to God. And more importantly, how those patterns begin to shift. They dive into: • How fear can quietly become the voice leading decisions • Why anxiety, overthinking, and people-pleasing are rooted in survival patterns • What's happening in the nervous system when someone feels stuck • Why it can feel difficult to hear the Holy Spirit • The connection between presence, the body, and relationship with God • Simple, practical ways to begin regulating the body This is the work. Not fixing. Not striving. Learning to feel safe in the body so there is space to hear, trust, and follow God's lead. For the woman who has thought, "I don't even know who I am anymore," this episode offers clarity, understanding, and a way forward. This conversation is an invitation into healing, identity, and freedom. If you're ready, apply for 1:1 Coaching or the Freedom Collective through a clarity call: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form To learn more about Krystina Dixon, visit: https://linktr.ee/breathelifecoachingllc
#53
March 26 · 52 min
Ep. 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 episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, we sit down with Sammy Wedemeyer, who is publicly documenting her family's debt payoff journey, faith walk, and radical lifestyle transformation in real time. But this isn't just about money. We dive into: Why you don't need more information - you need transformation How nervous system dysregulation drives spending, burnout, and coping habits The emotional reality of grief, identity shifts, and letting go of your old life How faith, surrender, and obedience create real, lasting change The connection between trauma, motherhood, dopamine, and financial patterns Why healing your relationship with money starts with healing yourself This episode is for the woman who feels: Exhausted, stretched thin, and overwhelmed Stuck in cycles she can't seem to break Ashamed of her coping habits Ready for something deeper than another strategy Healing is possible. Freedom is possible. And your story is not over. If you're ready to stop staying stuck in the same cycles and actually create change… This is the work I do inside my 1:1 Coaching and The Freedom Collective. You can apply here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form To learn more about Sammy Wedemeyer and follow her journey: http://instagram.com/sammy.wedemeyer

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