The LoveThySelfies Podcast

GLP-1 Side Effects Week by Week: What My First 7 Weeks Have Actually Felt Like What actually happens in your body when you start a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro ? In this episode of the LoveThySelfies Podcast , I’m sharing the honest, behind-the-scenes story of my first seven weeks on a GLP-1 medication (Tirzepatide) —including the physical adjustments, emotional mom...

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is taking GLP-1 cheating?” … or felt quiet shame around using weight loss medication, especially with PCOS , insulin resistance , or a long history of trying to “do it the right way,” this episode is your deep exhale. In Week 3 of The Weight Loss Truce Series , I’m sharing the honest, human side of GLP-1s that doesn’t get talked about enough: the subtle j...

Does GLP-1 cause muscle loss? If you're taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or another GLP-1 medication for weight loss — especially with PCOS or insulin resistance — you’ve probably Googled this at 2am. I did too. In this episode of The Weight Loss Truce Series, I unpack what I learned from my doctor, what the physiology actually says, and what I’m personally doing to protect my muscl...

After years of dieting, counting macros, over-exercising, and blaming myself for “not trying hard enough,” I finally realized something that changed everything… Weight loss felt like war. In this deeply personal episode of The Weight Loss Truce Series , I open up about my journey with PCOS, insulin resistance, chronic food noise, and body image exhaustion — and why doing everything “right” still d...

A soft catch-up, a launch recap, and a whole lot of gratitude.** If you’ve wondered where I disappeared to these past couple of weeks… this episode is the answer. Today, I’m catching you up on everything I’ve been building behind the scenes — with the biggest, fullest, most grateful heart. In this episode, we dive into: 💛 The Self-Love Solution™ Course Launch For the first time ever, I finally re...

What if you could feel calm, confident, and beautiful — without changing a single thing about yourself? In this episode, I’m guiding you through The 5-Minute Glow Ritual — a free, heart-centered practice designed to help you reconnect with your reflection, release self-doubt, and rebuild self-trust. This ritual is your daily reset — a moment to breathe, soften, and remember that your glow isn’t so...

Feeling stuck, tired, or suddenly unmotivated — even after weeks of momentum? You’re not broken, beautiful soul… you’re integrating. 🌙 In this week’s episode of LoveThySelfies , Melissa opens up about her own recent slowdown — how her nervous system hit the brakes after weeks of building her new system and course, and what she discovered about the deeper science behind it. You’ll learn why your e...

“In this week’s episode, I’m guiding you through a powerful meditation designed to help you release fear, step out of the mental cage you’ve been living in, and return home to yourself. If you’ve been struggling with self-abandonment, burnout, or the constant feeling of not being enough, this practice will remind you that you are already whole. Together, we’ll calm your nervous system, let go of t...

What stories are you carrying — and are they keeping you stuck? In this episode of LoveThySelfies , Melissa shares a deeply personal reflection on the survival stories we tell ourselves and how they can quietly shape our entire reality. From years of sitting in blame and resentment to a breakthrough moment of accountability, she opens up about what it really takes to stop giving away your power an...

What does it really take to choose yourself — even when it means leaving everything behind? In this episode of LoveThySelfies , Melissa sits down with her soul sister, Mara, to explore what self-love looks like in action. From growing up in a high-pressure environment to making the bold decision to move across the country and chase her dream career as a brow tattoo artist, Mara’s story is a powerf...

The Self-Love Journey That Changed Everything (My Full Story) In this powerful episode of LoveThySelfies , the mic gets flipped — and I become the guest. My husband Jake steps in to interview me about my raw, messy, beautiful journey of self-love, self-trust, body image, nervous system healing, and finding who I really am beneath all the roles, labels, and expectations. From religious conditioning...

“You don’t have to succeed to be worthy. You don’t have to do to love yourself.” – Jake In this heartfelt pilot episode of the new LoveThySelfies Podcast, Melissa sits down with her husband, Jake — her best friend since age 10 — to talk about love, resilience, identity, and what self-love really means from a man’s perspective. Together they reflect on decades of growth through long-distance love,...

Feeling like you're drowning in your own to-do list? You're not alone. With 82% of workers experiencing burnout in 2025, this episode breaks down why millennials are the most stressed generation in history—and what actually works to feel human again. No wellness BS, just real talk about errand paralysis, social media anxiety, and why your therapist was right about boundaries. Featuring sci...

Stop Betraying Yourself: Why Authenticity Beats Approval Tired of shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that weren't meant for you? This powerful episode explores the cost of self-betrayal, why choosing wholeness over approval is revolutionary, and how to reclaim your authentic self in a world obsessed with performance. What You'll Learn: The psychological and physical cost of chronic peop...

Divine Timing: Why the Universe is Conspiring in Your Favor Feeling like life is testing you instead of blessing you? This deeply personal episode explores how uncertainty and challenges are often the universe's way of preparing you for something extraordinary, backed by science on growth through difficulty and filled with hope for anyone navigating major life transitions. What You'll Lear...

Gentle Healing: Why Soft Care Is Sacred Care Tired of thinking healing has to hurt? This episode explores why gentle approaches—warm baths, nature walks, rest—aren't luxuries but necessities, backed by research on forest bathing, nervous system regulation, and why your body heals through softness, not suffering. What You'll Learn: Why grind culture makes us feel guilty for gentle self-care...

Beyond the Planner: Why Stillness Beats Strategy Overwhelmed by endless planning and goal-setting systems? This episode explores why constant strategizing might be blocking your intuition, how meditation enhances decision-making, and why five minutes of stillness can reveal more than hours of planning. What You'll Learn: Why over-planning can actually prevent progress and create anxiety Resear...

Beyond Boss Babe: Why Gentle Leaders Get Better Results Tired of being told you need to 'toughen up' to succeed? This episode explores why emotional intelligence is becoming a competitive advantage, how to maintain boundaries while staying true to your gentle nature, and why your sensitivity might be exactly what the world needs right now. What You'll Learn: Why empathetic leaders cons...

The Performance Trap: Why Faking Your Peace is Killing Your Authenticity Feeling pressure to appear "fine" when you're actually struggling? This episode explores why emotional performance is exhausting your nervous system, the cultural pressure to be constantly optimized, and how to stop pretending your way through life. What You'll Learn: Why performing peace is different from a...

If Your Success Costs You Your Self, It's Not Success Chasing achievements that leave you feeling empty inside? This episode exposes the biggest lie of our generation: that you have to sacrifice your soul to succeed. Discover why happiness-first success dramatically outperforms burnout culture and learn to redefine winning as wholeness, joy, and peace. What You'll Learn: Why 82% of employees are a...

Struggling with consistency? Feeling like you're not disciplined enough to succeed? This episode completely reframes what consistency actually means—and why you're probably more consistent than you think. We explore the neuroscience behind tiny habits, discover why perfection is the enemy of progress, and learn how small daily actions compound into profound identity shifts. Plus, practical...

Making Your Inner Work Your Outer Reality Are you caught between who you've become through your healing journey and how you're showing up in the world? This episode explores the sacred—and often scary—process of integration: taking your inner transformation and making it your lived reality. We dive deep into the neuroscience of why integration feels so vulnerable, share practical tools for...

Feeling stuck in survival mode even when you're physically safe? This episode reveals the exact process for upgrading from a survival identity that just endures life to a creation identity that consciously designs it. Discover the neuroscience behind why your brain stays stuck in "crisis mode" and learn practical tools for moving from reactive living to intentional life creation. Wha...

Your Nervous System as CEO: How to make decisions from Safety, Not Survival Tired of making decisions you later regret? This episode reveals how your nervous system state determines the quality of your choices and provides practical techniques for accessing your wisest decision-making intelligence. Learn to regulate first, then choose from alignment rather than reactivity. What You'll Learn: W...

From feeling unlovable to breaking generational patterns - the raw truth about conditional love and how one mom learned to love herself the way she loves her children. Ever feel like you have to earn love? Like you're only worthy when you're perfect, productive, or helpful? This deeply personal episode reveals the heartbreaking reality of growing up with conditional love and the transforma...