The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership 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/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, we welcome Bilge Apak Sato and Valerie Kvita, co-founders of The Tiny Pea, for an important conversation about fertility education, reproductive health, family planning, and making informed decisions about your future. Together, they are working to transform how we talk about fertility by replacing fear, stigma, and misinformation with education, compassion, and empowerment.Bilge and Valerie share insights into the emotional realities of fertility and infertility, discussing the challenges many individuals and couples face while trying to conceive. They explain why fertility conversations are often surrounded by silence and uncertainty, and how reproductive education can help people feel more confident, informed, and supported throughout their journey.This conversation also explores the connection between mental health, emotional wellness, and reproductive health. From setting healthy boundaries during vulnerable life stages to protecting your peace while navigating fertility-related stress, Bilge and Valerie offer practical guidance on prioritizing self-care and maintaining emotional well-being.We also discuss the impact of social media on fertility journeys, including managing emotional triggers, creating digital boundaries, and avoiding comparison during deeply personal experiences. Understanding reproductive health empowers individuals to make choices aligned with their values, goals, and circumstances.Bilge and Valerie also share the inspiration behind their book, I Am Magic: The Ultimate Fertility Workbook for Empowerment, Choice, & Self-Love, a resource designed to help individuals build knowledge, confidence, and self-trust around reproductive choices and family planning.This episode is for anyone interested in fertility awareness, reproductive wellness, emotional health, and learning how education can create greater confidence and empowerment in every stage of life.In This Episode, You'll Learn• Why fertility education matters for everyone• The emotional realities of infertility and reproductive challenges• How to set healthy boundaries during vulnerable life experiences• The connection between mental health, self-care, and fertility• Managing social media triggers while protecting emotional wellness• Why men should be included in fertility and reproductive health conversation#FertilityAwareness#FertilityEducation#InfertilitySupport#TryingToConceive#ReproductiveHealth#WomensHealth#MensHealth#FamilyPlanning#FertilityJourney#MentalHealthMatters#HealthyBoundaries#SelfCareJourney#Empowerment#HealthPodcast#WellnessPodcast#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalWellness#ReproductiveRights#ParenthoodJourneyTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 7:58 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:13 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 20:22 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 31:55 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 43:21 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 49:40 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 57:39 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:02:17 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:06:35 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:14:41 )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-e62e20c2e7adWant to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, therapist Fanny Tristan joins us to explore self-care for women, emotional wellness, and the importance of creating safe spaces for healing and growth. Through her personal journey, she shares how reconnecting with your body, prioritizing rest, and building supportive community can transform your mental health, relationships, and sense of self-worth.Fanny opens up about the often-overlooked role of sleep in mental clarity, decision-making, and emotional balance, and how learning to listen to your body is a key part of holistic healing. This conversation highlights the mind-body connection, offering insight into how women can move from burnout and disconnection to alignment, self-trust, and intentional living.We also explore what it means to stop settling—whether in relationships, work, or self-perception—and begin honoring your worth. From building healthy relationships to cultivating environments rooted in sisterhood and support, Fanny emphasizes that healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in community.This episode is for women seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and practical ways to prioritize self-care while stepping into a more authentic, empowered life.Ways To Enage/Reflection Prompt:How do you want to show up in your life?What does your most aligned, healthiest version look like?#WomensEmpowerment#SelfCareMatters#MentalHealthAwareness#HealingJourney#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalWellness#SelfLoveJourney#MindBodyConnection#TherapistLife#WomenSupportingWomen#CommunityMatters#InnerHealing#HealthyRelationships#AuthenticLiving#EmpoweredWomen#WellnessPodcast#SelfWorth#MindfulnessPractice#LifeAlignment#HolisticHealingTimestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:36 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:05 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:34 )Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 15:05 )Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 22:22 )Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 33:07 )Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 36:53 )Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 40:17 )5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 41:36 )5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 43:02 )Original Music by Rio & Valencia 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-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 F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠