The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook
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How to Choose Yourself Without Guilt: Self-Trust, Boundaries & Living Unscripted with Merit Kahn
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How to Live What You Know: Self-Care, Boundaries, Self-Worth & Choosing Yourself | Season 11 Kickoff
Sep 1, 2026
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How to Protect Your Peace, Build Self-Worth & Master Self-Care with Carla Perez
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How to Break Free From Codependency, People Pleasing & Trauma Bonds
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Learning to Slow Down, Find Yourself & Define Success on Your Own Terms with Marianela Borbon
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| 9/3/26 |  How to Choose Yourself Without Guilt: Self-Trust, Boundaries & Living Unscripted with Merit Kahn | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat happens when you stop living from the scripts, expectations, and roles you've collected along the way, and start trusting yourself enough to choose what actually feels aligned with who you are?In this Season 11 conversation on The FEEL Podcast, Merit Kahn joins Melissa Crook to walk through the FEEL Talking Points and explore what they look like through the lens of Merit's own experiences, perspectives, and layers.As we do with every FEEL guest, we begin with who Merit is, not what she does.From there, the conversation moves into what it means to know yourself beyond your roles, recognize where you may be overextended, get curious about the scripts you've been following, and develop the self-trust to make choices that reflect who you are now.💛 Self-care and why making room for yourself isn't selfish💛 How roles, expectations, and the scripts we inherit can shape our choices💛 What happens when you become "everyone's everything"💛 Knowing who you are beyond titles, responsibilities, and accomplishments💛 Self-worth and separating your value from what you do💛 Healthy boundaries and learning to say no💛 Paying attention to what nourishes you and what doesn't💛 Using your values to guide your choices💛 Trusting yourself when something no longer feels aligned💛 Allowing yourself to grow, change, and question the scripts you've been followingWays to Engage After Listening:Ask yourself what script you may still be following.Identify where you've become "everyone's everything."Finish this sentence: "If I trusted myself a little more right now, I would ______."You don't have to rewrite your entire life today.Start by getting curious about what you're noticing.Because knowing yourself, recognizing your worth, and trusting what you know are important steps toward making choices that actually reflect YOU.The conversation may be where FEEL begins, but what you do with it is where FEEL becomes yours.#WomensEmpowerment #SelfTrust #HealthyBoundariesTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:15 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 5:28 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:58 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 17:46 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 25:49 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 34:45 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:56 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:41 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 56:37 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 59:06 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | How to Live What You Know: Self-Care, Boundaries, Self-Worth & Choosing Yourself | Season 11 Kickoff | Welcome to Season 11 of The FEEL Podcast!What happens when you know self-care matters, understand the importance of healthy boundaries, and believe your worth isn't determined by what you do, but still struggle to put those things into practice in your own life?That's where we're going this season.In this Empowerment Tuesday kickoff, Melissa Crook shares what's ahead for Season 11 and why The Embracing Layers Network is becoming even more intentional about helping women take the conversations they're hearing and connect them to their own lives.Because hearing another woman talk about setting boundaries is one thing.Setting the boundary yourself is another.Hearing someone talk about self-care, self-worth, trusting herself, or choosing herself can be powerful, but eventually we have to ask:What does this mean for me, and what am I going to DO with what I now know?In this episode:💛 Get a sneak peek at the women joining Melissa for Thursday conversations throughout Season 11💛 Learn about the new weekly FEEL Calendar dropping every Monday💛 Meet Wednesday's FEEL Connection; a weekly opportunity to explore how that week's conversations connect to the FEEL Framework and resources from The Embracing Layers Network💛 Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Embracing Layers Unapologetically Book💛 Hear what's ahead for Volume 2 of the book, coming in 2027 with insights from Seasons 5–10💛 Discover three simple Ways to Engage as we begin the new seasonYour Ways to Engage:Choose how you want to FEEL this season.Put FEEL on your calendar.Take one conversation into your real life.The conversation may be where FEEL begins—but what you do with it is where FEEL becomes yours.#WomensEmpowerment #SelfWorth #HealthyBoundaries | — | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | How to Protect Your Peace, Build Self-Worth & Master Self-Care with Carla Perez | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWelcome to the Season 10 finale of The FEEL Podcast! In this special episode, Melissa Crook welcomes Carla Perez for an empowering conversation about self-care, self-worth, healthy boundaries, emotional wellness, and personal growth.Carla shares how becoming more intentional and self-aware has helped her recognize when she needs to slow down, protect her peace, and prioritize her mental, physical, and emotional well-being. As a naturally empathetic person, she has learned that self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for showing up authentically for yourself and the people you love.Together, Melissa and Carla explore why listening to your body is such an important part of emotional self-awareness. Rather than waiting for burnout or exhaustion to force you to stop, Carla encourages women to recognize their needs, create healthy boundaries, and give themselves permission to rest without guilt.A powerful theme throughout the conversation is building self-worth from within. Inspired by wisdom from her father, Carla reminds us that nobody else gets to determine our limitations or value. Your worth isn't defined by your career, relationships, accomplishments, gender, mistakes, or someone else's perception of you. There is a seat at the table for you.We also explore authentic living and what it means to embrace every layer of yourself—including the imperfect ones. Carla shares how self-awareness has helped her recognize difficult emotions, habits, and triggers without allowing self-criticism to take over. Especially through motherhood, she has learned the importance of giving herself grace while continuing to grow.Whether you're learning how to set boundaries, overcome guilt and self-criticism, build confidence, or simply prioritize yourself again, this Season 10 finale is a reminder that personal growth doesn't require perfection. You can protect your peace, honor your needs, and become more fully yourself one intentional choice at a time.Your self-worth is inherent. You don't have to earn it or prove it. Give yourself permission to rest, grow, make mistakes, set boundaries, and take your seat at the table.#SelfCare #SelfLove #SelfWorth #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #MentalWellness #HealthyBoundaries #Boundaries #WomenEmpowerment #WomensEmpowerment #EmpoweredWomen #AuthenticSelf #BeYourself #ProtectYourPeace #HealingJourney #Resilience #Mindfulness #Confidence #TheFEELPodcastTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:19 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:13 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:49 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 14:54 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 22:35 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 25:02 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 29:57 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 36:12 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 40:38 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 45:20 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 or complete our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact | — | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | How to Break Free From Codependency, People Pleasing & Trauma Bonds | One more week left to join our #Founding500 on Substack! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastAre you constantly putting other people's needs, emotions, and expectations ahead of your own?In this episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores how codependency, people pleasing, self-abandonment, and unhealthy relationship patterns can affect our emotional wellness, self-worth, and ability to create healthy relationships.Relationships can enter our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Sometimes a relationship that once provided important support no longer works in the same way as we grow and change.That doesn't necessarily mean the relationship has to end. But healthier relationships require communication, accountability, mutual respect, and a willingness for both people to grow.Melissa also discusses trauma bonding relationship dynamics, why setting boundaries can change relationships, and what can happen when the people around us resist the healthier boundaries we're beginning to create.• Recognizing codependency and people-pleasing patterns• Understanding how people pleasing can become self-abandonment• The connection between self-worth and healthy relationships• Understanding trauma bonds• How to stop feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions• Setting and communicating healthy boundaries• What someone's reaction to your boundary may reveal• Why stepping back doesn't mean you stopped caring• Trusting yourself and your instincts• Building a healthier relationship with yourselfOne important reminder:Someone else's discomfort with your boundary doesn't automatically mean your boundary is wrong.You can love someone without becoming responsible for them.You can support someone without abandoning yourself.And you can make choices that protect your well-being without requiring everyone around you to agree.Rooted in the FEEL Framework — Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers, this conversation invites you to become curious about your relationship patterns and begin asking:What do I need? What do I value? What boundary haven't I communicated? Am I making this decision because it's right for me—or because I'm afraid of someone else's reaction?💛 You are worthy.💛 You are valuable because of who you are, not what you do.💛 And you get to choose.Think about a relationship where you regularly compromise your own needs to keep someone else comfortable.Identify one boundary you've been wanting to communicate and, if it feels safe to do so, practice expressing it clearly.Then notice what happens when you choose not to abandon yourself.✨ FREE Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample:https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad💛 Ready for deeper support? Schedule a complimentary 30-minute conversation with Melissa to explore healthy boundaries, people-pleasing patterns, self-worth, emotional wellness, and creating healthier relationships:https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact#Codependency #PeoplePleasing #HealthyBoundaries #TraumaBonding #HealthyRelationships #SelfWorth #SelfAbandonment #SettingBoundaries #EmotionalWellness #RelationshipHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfTrust #WomensEmpowerment #TheFEELPodcast #EmbracingLayers | — | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Learning to Slow Down, Find Yourself & Define Success on Your Own Terms with Marianela Borbon | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat happens when you stay busy for so long that your body finally forces you to slow down?In this episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes entrepreneur and community leader Marianela Borbon for an inspiring conversation about burnout prevention, self-care, personal growth, and defining success on your own terms.Marianela shares her journey of realizing that she didn't have to be "on" all the time. After years of moving from one responsibility to the next, she learned that slowing down isn't unproductive—it's an essential part of protecting your mental wellness, managing stress, and creating a healthier work-life balance.Together, Melissa and Marianela explore how intentional pauses can create space for self-discovery and self-awareness. Slowing down gives us an opportunity to ask deeper questions about who we are, what brings us fulfillment, and whether the life we're building actually reflects our values.Marianela also shares how this process led her toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship. In 2020, she founded Uplift Balloons, combining creativity, community service, and her values into work that brings her genuine fulfillment. Her story demonstrates how entrepreneurship can become an extension of authentic living when your work connects with what matters most to you.The conversation also explores building self-trust, balancing business and self-care, and creating sustainable routines without overworking yourself. Marianela shares her approach to quarterly planning—looking ahead while intentionally leaving room for rest, flexibility, relationships, and the unexpected moments life brings.Whether you're experiencing burnout, struggling with work-life balance, or simply wondering what success means to you, this episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and build a life around your own definition of fulfillment.Try Marianela's approach and plan your life in quarters. Look ahead at your goals and responsibilities, but intentionally leave room for adjustments and rest. Most importantly, put things on your calendar that matter to you—not just the things you have to accomplish.Your work matters, but so do your health, relationships, joy, and peace.#SelfCare #BurnoutPrevention #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #WorkLifeBalance #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #MindfulLiving #IntentionalLiving #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalWellness #SelfAwareness #StressManagement #LifeBalance #PurposeDrivenLife #SmallBusinessOwner #CommunityLeadership #TheFEELPodcastTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:38 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:28 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:46 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 14:20 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 20:14 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 24:29 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 32:14 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 35:29 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 38:22 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Take advantage of this summer’s special 50% offer with code CLEANSE50 on the Calendar Cleanse to get you started today on honoring your bandwidth and energy daily! Offer good through August 31st, 2026. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | How to Prevent Burnout: Honor Your Bandwidth and Protect Your Energy with Melissa Crook | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhen was the last time you truly checked in with yourself?Maybe it was last week. Maybe it’s been a month, or longer. With busy schedules, constant responsibilities, and the pressure to say “yes” to everything, it’s easy to lose touch with what we actually need.In this episode of The FEEL Podcast, we’re talking about the importance of honoring your bandwidth in your schedule, recognizing your energy levels, setting healthy boundaries, and making space for yourself before burnout takes over.Why regularly checking in with yourself is essential for your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-beingHow to recognize when your schedule is exceeding your emotional and physical bandwidthWhy self-care should meet you where you are rather than becoming another obligationThe importance of listening to your body and honoring your energyHow to give yourself permission to cancel, reschedule, rest, or say noWhy pushing through exhaustion can contribute to stress and burnoutHow communication can help you establish healthier boundariesWhy saying “no” doesn’t mean you’re letting people downHow to stop overcommitting simply because you feel responsible for everythingThe connection between self-awareness, boundaries, self-care, and preventing burnoutWhy your time and energy are valuable and why you deserve to protect themThe goal is nourishment, not another item on your to-do list.Your bandwidth can change from day to day and week to week. An emotionally draining conversation, an unexpected responsibility, or an especially demanding schedule can affect how much energy you have available. Checking in with yourself before and after a busy period can help you recognize what you need to replenish your energy.You don’t have to say yes to every project, commitment, invitation, or responsibility.Sometimes the healthiest choice is to say no.Communicating your needs with the people around you can create healthier relationships and stronger boundaries. The people who genuinely care about you will want you to make choices that support your well-being, not choices that leave you depleted.You cannot carry everything on your shoulders. Honor the bandwidth you actually have instead of overloading your schedule based on what you think everyone else expects from you.Burnout doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes it develops slowly as we continue ignoring our needs, overcommitting, and pushing through exhaustion.Regular self-check-ins can help you notice the warning signs sooner.Then, most importantly, give yourself permission to respond honestly. Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adTake advantage of this summer’s special 50% offer with code CLEANSE50 on the Calendar Cleanse to get you started today on honoring your bandwidth and energy daily! Offer good through August 31st, 2026. Ready for deeper support? Visit Embracing Layers to schedule a complimentary 30-minute session or learn more about Honoring Your Bandwidth in Your Schedule with Melissa: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact Ways to Engage: Check in with yourself regularly. Put it on your calendar to check in with yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether it be once a week or once a month, continue finding time to check in and honor your bandwidth in your schedule.Hashtags#SelfCare#MentalHealth#MentalWellness#EmotionalWellness#BurnoutPrevention#SelfAwareness#HealthyBoundaries#WorkLifeBalance#StressManagement#Mindfulness#PersonalGrowth#PersonalDevelopment#EmotionalHealth#WellnessJourney#IntentionalLiving#SelfLove#HealthyLifestyle#MindfulLiving#TheFEELPodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/13/26 | Nutrition vs. Dieting: The Truth About Healthy Living, Body Image & Lasting Wellness with Jana Westin | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat if better health had less to do with the number on the scale and more to do with how you actually feel? In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, holistic nutrition and wellness expert Jana Westin returns for an honest conversation about nutrition vs. dieting, body image, healthy habits, and sustainable wellness.Jana challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to health, exploring how diet culture can impact both mental and physical well-being. Instead of focusing solely on weight, she encourages listeners to consider nourishment, energy levels, sleep, movement, stress, and the mind-body connection when evaluating their overall health.Together, we explore how holistic nutrition and personalized wellness can help you build a healthier relationship with food and your body. Jana also discusses the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, why food should be viewed as nourishment rather than something to fear, and how listening to your body's individual needs can support lasting change.We also dive into the role of healthy boundaries and self-care in protecting your energy and well-being. By starting with small, sustainable habits and keeping the promises you make to yourself, you can strengthen self-trust and create a healthy lifestyle that works for you—not one dictated by fad diets, appearance, or outside expectations.Whether you're healing your relationship with food, questioning diet culture, working toward better health, or simply looking for realistic ways to prioritize your well-being, this conversation offers a compassionate approach to creating lasting wellness.Ways to Engage:Check in with your energy levels throughout the day and week. Pay attention to your food, sleep, movement, relationships, stress, and environment. What consistently fuels you, and what leaves you feeling drained? Use those patterns to begin creating healthier habits and environments that support your individual needs.#Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle #WellnessJourney #HolisticHealth #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #HealthAndWellness #SelfCare #MentalHealth #HealthyHabits #MindBodyConnection #IntuitiveEating #DietCulture #Wellbeing #PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #EnergyHealing #Boundaries #HealthPodcast #WomenEmpowermentTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:32 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:54 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 19:49 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 28:31 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 37:56 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:00 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 51:21 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:22 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:01:52 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 or complete our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact | — | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | Communicating Clearly with Medical Practitioners: How to Advocate for Your Health and Be Heard with Melissa Crook & Erin Copelan | Five Years Of FEEL! We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by August 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastHave you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, confused, or frustrated because your concerns weren't fully addressed? You're not alone. In this episode, Melissa and network friend and contributor Erin Copelan share why clear communication with medical practitioners is one of the most important skills you can develop for protecting your health and improving your healthcare experience.After navigating her own health journey and learning the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, Melissa created The FEEL Podcast to empower women to prioritize their well-being before a major medical crisis occurs. She explains why no one knows your body better than you do, and why your voice matters during every medical appointment.You'll discover practical strategies for communicating symptoms more effectively, asking better questions, being honest about pain levels, and ensuring your healthcare providers have the complete picture. While doctors and nurses are dedicated professionals, today's healthcare system is often overwhelmed, making patient advocacy more important than ever.Whether you're preparing for your next primary care visit, specialist appointment, or annual wellness exam, this conversation will help you feel more confident speaking up, asking questions, and becoming an active participant in your healthcare decisions.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why self-advocacy is essential in today's healthcare systemHow to communicate symptoms clearly to your doctorCommon mistakes patients make during medical appointmentsWhy honesty about pain and symptoms leads to better careHow to prepare questions before your doctor's visitThe importance of tracking symptoms over timeWhy transparency helps healthcare providers make accurate diagnosesHow to build confidence when speaking with medical professionalsPractical tips for improving doctor-patient communicationWhy trusting your instincts about your body mattersKey Takeaways:No one knows your body better than you.Clear communication leads to better healthcare outcomes.Speak honestly about symptoms, pain, and concerns.Don't minimize or dismiss what you're experiencing.Write questions down before every appointment.Your health deserves to be your highest priority.Self-advocacy isn't being difficult, but it's being informed and proactive.Ways to Engage: Next time you go to your doctor’s appointment, write down your questions ahead of time. Put them in your Notes app or somewhere you won’t forget, writing them down through the weeks leading up and clearly communicate what you’re feeling.Resources to Support You:Download the Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life free sample guide: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover Schedule a complimentary 30-minute session to learn more about communicating clearly with medical practitioners and becoming your own best health advocate: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contactGet Erin Copelan's Checklist, workbook, and book here - https://erincopelan.com/#HealthAdvocate#PatientAdvocacy#Healthcare#SelfAdvocacy#WomensHealth#DoctorAppointment#MedicalAdvice#HealthPodcast#WellnessJourney#HealthcareCommunication#MedicalAppointments#ChronicIllness#PreventiveHealth#HealthEducation#MentalWellness#HealthyLiving#HealthcareTips#PatientEmpowerment#WellnessPodcast#HealthAwareness | — | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Your Authentic Self & Building Resilience with Kira Hartley Klinger | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat does it look like to keep moving forward when anxiety feels overwhelming? In this heartfelt episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes author and storyteller Kira Hartley Klinger for an honest conversation about living with anxiety, building emotional resilience, and embracing your authentic self.A familiar face from the Together We FEEL "Come As You Are" panels, Kira shares her personal journey through seasons of hope, struggle, healing, and growth. She opens up about how anxiety can change from day to day, why progress is rarely linear, and how faith, self-compassion, and supportive relationships have helped her continue moving forward.Melissa and Kira also explore the healing power of creativity. From writing novels to publishing Fabric Wars, Kira reflects on how storytelling became a meaningful outlet for emotional wellness and self-expression. She shares how her experiences sourcing vintage fabrics for her Etsy shop introduced her to resilient women whose stories inspired her own courage, reminding us that encouragement and community can shape our personal growth in unexpected ways.Together, they discuss how vulnerability strengthens connection, why authenticity requires self-awareness, and how surrounding yourself with people who celebrate your growth can make all the difference. Whether you're navigating anxiety, rebuilding confidence, or searching for purpose, this episode offers practical encouragement and hope for every stage of your healing journey.Write down five activities that genuinely nourish your mind, body, or spirit. As you reflect, notice which one makes you feel most like your authentic self. Pay attention to how you feel while doing it, what brings you peace, and how you can intentionally make more space for that activity in your daily life.#MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Anxiety #AnxietySupport #HealingJourney #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #EmotionalWellness #SelfDiscovery #MindsetMatters #MentalWellness #Vulnerability #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WritingCommunity #SelfCompassion #Journaling #TogetherWeFEEL #WellnessPodcastTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:41 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:39 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 15:45 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:02 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 29:36 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 36:09 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 39:58 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 42:58 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 46:46 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 50:54 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | Emotions Are Clues: Why Your Feelings Matter More Than You Think with Melissa Crook | Five Years Of FEEL! We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastHave you ever wondered why a small inconvenience suddenly brings you to tears or leaves you feeling overwhelmed? The truth is, your emotions aren't the problem; they're valuable clues pointing toward something deeper.In this Tuesday Empowerment episode, Melissa Crook explores why emotions are essential messengers instead of something to suppress or ignore. Too often we're taught to label emotions as "good" or "bad," but every feeling has a purpose. Whether you're experiencing frustration, anxiety, sadness, anger, or joy, your emotional responses can reveal unmet needs, unresolved stress, and opportunities for healing.Melissa discusses how ignored emotions don't simply disappear, but they often show up through physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, shallow breathing, chest discomfort, emotional exhaustion, or unexpected emotional outbursts. Learning to recognize these emotional clues can improve your mental health, emotional wellness, confidence, self-awareness, and overall well-being.The episode also explores how women have historically been conditioned to dismiss or minimize their feelings, often hearing phrases like "you're too emotional." Melissa encourages listeners to trust their intuition, advocate for themselves, and recognize that emotional awareness is a powerful form of self-care and personal growth.If you've ever found yourself "crying over spilled milk," chances are your emotions have been trying to get your attention long before that moment. Instead of judging your feelings, learn to become curious about what they're trying to tell you.Why emotions are clues, not problemsThe connection between emotional health and physical symptomsHow suppressed emotions affect your mental wellnessWhy there are no "good" or "bad" emotionsThe importance of emotional awareness and emotional intelligenceHow women can trust their intuition and advocate for themselvesPractical ways to process emotions in healthy, productive waysHow embracing your feelings leads to confidence, healing, and authentic livingWays to Engage: Start thinking about your emotions in a different way. Don’t categorize them into “good” or “bad,” and allow yourself to feel each emotion fully. Don’t push it away or try to ignore what your mind and body are telling you. You’re receiving these messages for a reason.#MentalHealth#EmotionalWellness#SelfAwareness#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalIntelligence#MindsetMatters#MentalWellness#SelfCare#HealingJourney#Confidence#WomensHealth#EmotionalHealth#AnxietyRelief#Mindfulness#InnerHealing#AuthenticLiving#TraumaHealing#EmotionalHealing#PodcastLife#SelfImprovementResources Download the Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life free sample: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad Schedule a complimentary 30-minute session with Melissa Crook to explore emotional wellness, confidence, and personal growth: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contacthttps://www.feelingswheel.com/ | — | ||||||
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| 7/30/26 | Embracing Your Authentic Self: Boundaries, Identity, Self-Acceptance & Personal Growth with Urmi Hossain | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat does it truly mean to embrace every layer of who you are? In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes writer, speaker, and advocate Urmi Hossain for a meaningful conversation about self-acceptance, cultural identity, healthy boundaries, and living authentically.Urmi shares her personal journey of learning to stop hiding parts of herself to fit in and instead embracing every layer of her identity with confidence. Together, Melissa and Urmi explore how our experiences, culture, relationships, and personal growth shape who we become, while reminding us that everyone carries unseen struggles that deserve empathy and compassion.A central theme of this episode is the power of healthy boundaries. Urmi explains how she once viewed boundaries as selfish but now sees them as one of the greatest acts of self-respect. They discuss how protecting your peace, overcoming people-pleasing, and surrounding yourself with a supportive community can strengthen your emotional wellness and help you build healthier relationships.You'll also discover why embracing your authentic self leads to greater confidence, how your community influences your healing journey, and why your unique experiences are not weaknesses, they're the foundation of your strength. Whether you're navigating cultural expectations, self-discovery, or learning to honor your own needs, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you live with greater authenticity and purpose.Ways To EngageTake a few moments to list the many layers that make you who you are. Start with the visible, your appearance, career, hobbies, or interests, then go deeper into your values, personality, relationships, life experiences, and dreams. Reflect on how each layer has shaped you, and remember to approach yourself with curiosity, kindness, and compassion.#AuthenticSelf #SelfAcceptance #PersonalGrowth #HealthyBoundaries #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalWellness #ConfidenceBuilding #SelfDiscovery #CulturalIdentity #PeoplePleasingRecovery #MentalWellness #GrowthMindset #Empowerment #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingJourney #IntentionalLiving #WomenEmpoweringWomenTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:53 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:23 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 8:13 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 12:26 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 22:55 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 26:55 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:06 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 44:56 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 49:39 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:21 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
| 7/28/26 | Healing from Trauma: Self-Love, Emotional Healing, and Finding Your Voice with Pamela Michaux | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse.What does true healing look like after trauma? How do you begin rebuilding self-worth when life has left deep emotional wounds? In this powerful episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes author, speaker, and advocate Pamela Michaux for an honest conversation about trauma healing, self-love, emotional resilience, and finding your voice after abuse.Joining us from Malta, Pamela shares her deeply personal journey of surviving abuse, navigating emotional pain, and learning to embrace vulnerability as a source of strength rather than weakness. She reflects on how childhood experiences can shape adult relationships, self-worth, and emotional patterns, while offering hope that healing is possible through self-compassion, awareness, and intentional growth.Together, Melissa and Pamela explore why emotional healing isn't about perfection but about giving yourself permission to feel, process, and move forward. They discuss practical tools like journaling, self-forgiveness, and emotional awareness, along with the importance of asking for help and trusting yourself again after trauma.Ways to EngageWhether you're navigating the effects of childhood trauma, recovering from abuse, struggling with people-pleasing, or seeking greater emotional wellness, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical encouragement to support your healing journey.The next time you're tempted to seek reassurance from someone else, pause and ask yourself: If someone I love came to me with this same question, what would I tell them? Offer yourself the same compassion, patience, and encouragement you would freely give to someone you care about. Learning to trust your own voice is a powerful step toward healing.Resources & SupportSexual Assault Support (RAINN)📞 Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)📱 Text: HOPE to 64673National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)📱 Text: START to 88788#HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #HealingTrauma #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #TraumaRecovery #SelfCompassion #EmotionalWellness #WomenEmpoweringWomen #HealingPodcast #MindsetMatters #Resilience #HealingFromAbuse #TherapyJourneyTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:46 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 10:00 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:22 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:41 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:27 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:38 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 48:40 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 56:10 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:03:07 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:08:07 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | Become the Woman You're Meant to Be: How Your Core Values Shape Your Purpose with Eva Kennedy | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat if the life you're chasing isn't aligned with the life you're truly meant to live? In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes leadership coach, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed "Values Queen" Eva Kennedy for a powerful conversation about discovering your core values, finding your purpose, and creating a life rooted in authenticity.After spending nearly three decades climbing the corporate ladder, Eva's life changed dramatically following a breast cancer diagnosis. Although she recovered physically, the experience became a turning point that led her to reevaluate her priorities, redefine success, and uncover the deeper purpose that had been waiting beneath years of burnout and external expectations.Together, Melissa and Eva explore how core values influence every decision we make and why living out of alignment with those values often leads to stress, exhaustion, and dissatisfaction. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, intentional living, and embracing your authentic self instead of trying to meet everyone else's expectations.You'll also learn practical ways to identify your own values, make values-based decisions with confidence, and reconnect with the woman you know you're meant to become. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, recovering from burnout, or searching for greater clarity and fulfillment, this episode offers encouragement and actionable tools to help you move forward with purpose.Take time to identify your Top 5 core values and rank them in order of importance. As you reflect, ask yourself whether your daily choices, relationships, and commitments align with those values. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, let your values become the roadmap that guides your decisions and brings you back to your authentic self.#PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #CoreValues #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #IntentionalLiving #AuthenticLiving #LeadershipDevelopment #LifePurpose #SelfAwareness #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #PersonalDevelopment #ConfidenceBuilding #GrowthMindset #HealingJourney #WellnessPodcast #MotivationForWomenTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:47 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:23 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:51 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:28 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:02 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 36:14 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 42:44 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 46:30 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 49:26 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:00 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
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| 6/18/26 | The Truth About Skin Health, Inflammaging, and Beauty Industry Myths with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastWhat if your skin could reveal more about your overall health than you realize?In this eye-opening episode of The FEEL Podcast, Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu—scientist, entrepreneur, and author of Empire of Mirrors: Exposé of Beauty Untold—joins Melissa for a powerful conversation about skin health, chronic inflammation, healthy aging, and the science behind wellness. Drawing from her extensive research and advocacy work, Dr. Karpuzoglu helps listeners better understand what truly impacts skin health and how to make more informed decisions in an industry often driven by marketing rather than education.A major focus of this conversation is inflammaging—the connection between chronic inflammation and accelerated aging. Dr. Karpuzoglu explains how stress, elevated cortisol levels, environmental factors, lifestyle habits, and inflammation can influence not only skin aging but overall health and longevity. By understanding these connections, we can take a more holistic approach to wellness and aging well.We also explore the hidden realities of the beauty industry, including common skincare marketing tactics, misleading claims, and the importance of transparency in skincare products. Dr. Karpuzoglu encourages listeners to become more informed consumers by looking beyond advertising messages and learning to evaluate products through a science-backed lens.Beyond skincare, this episode touches on women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the importance of supporting female-led businesses. Dr. Karpuzoglu challenges the scarcity mindset that often fuels comparison and competition, advocating instead for collaboration, education, and collective success.This conversation is for anyone interested in healthy aging, holistic skin wellness, stress management, and understanding how overall health is reflected through the skin.In This Episode, We Explore• What inflammaging is and how it impacts skin aging• The relationship between chronic inflammation and overall wellness• How stress and cortisol affect skin health• Common beauty industry myths and marketing tactics• Science-backed approaches to healthy aging and longevity• The importance of transparency in skincare products• Women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and collaboration#SkinHealth #SkincareTips #HealthyAging #Inflammaging #WellnessPodcast #BeautyIndustry #WomensEmpowerment #ChronicInflammation #HolisticHealth #SkinWellness #SelfCare #Longevity #HealthyLifestyle #BeautyTruths #WellnessJourney #StressManagement #FemaleEntrepreneursTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:51 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 10:35 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 16:58 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:36 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:14 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 44:54 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 51:52 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:04 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 57:48 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:00:03 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adIn this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations.Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | No More Overexplaining: Why "No" Is a Complete Sentence with Melissa Crook | Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast No More Overexplaining: Why "No" Is a Complete Sentence with Melissa CrookDo you struggle to say "no" without feeling guilty? Do you find yourself overexplaining, justifying your decisions, or creating lengthy excuses when setting boundaries? If so, you're not alone.In this empowering episode, Melissa dives into one of the most common habits among people-pleasers and highly empathetic individuals: overexplaining. Learning to say "no" without guilt is a powerful form of self-respect, confidence, and healthy boundary setting.Melissa shares why so many of us feel obligated to justify our decisions, how overexplaining can drain our energy, and why a simple "no" is often enough. The reality is that most people aren't looking for a detailed explanation, but they're simply looking for an answer.This episode explores the connection between personal boundaries, self-worth, emotional wellness, and authentic communication. You'll discover how to stop seeking permission for your choices, honor your time and energy, and confidently stand behind the boundaries you've created for yourself.If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, fear of disappointing others, guilt around saying no, or the need for external validation, this conversation will help you reclaim your voice and prioritize your well-being.Why overexplaining has become such a common habitThe connection between people-pleasing and boundary issuesHow to say "no" with confidenceWhy your time and energy are valuableThe hidden stories we tell ourselves when setting boundariesHow to stop feeling guilty for protecting your peaceBuilding healthier relationships through clear communicationPractical ways to strengthen your personal boundariesThe importance of self-worth and self-respectLearning to trust yourself without needing approval from othersKey Takeaway:You do not owe everyone an explanation. Your "yes" matters, and your "no" matters. Healthy boundaries create healthier relationships, stronger self-esteem, and greater emotional freedom.Ways to Engage: Next time you say no to something, leave it at that. Reflect on what you would have said when overexplaining and why you maybe would have said that. Is there something deeper going on internally? Are there layers that still need to be embraced or uncovered?#Boundaries#PeoplePleasing#PersonalGrowth#SelfWorth#MentalHealth#SelfCare#HealthyBoundaries#ConfidenceBuilding#EmotionalWellness#Empowerment#MindsetShift#PersonalDevelopment#SelfRespect#StopPeoplePleasing#EmotionalIntelligence#InnerHealing#WomenEmpowerment#HealingJourney#AuthenticLivingOriginal Music by Valencia & Rio Saint-Louis✨ Free Download: Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7adBook a complimentary 30-minute session to deepen to start overcoming your over-explaining today - https://www.embracinglayers.com/contactWant to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 | — | ||||||
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