From Grief to Gold

In today's guest episode I held a conversation with Mandy Refvik about her own experience with navigating infertility in her late 30s, her experience with IVF, finding the right doctor, the relational stressors, and the mental health struggles she dealt with throughout the process. Mandy and her husband struggled with infertility for about 10 years, 3 rounds of IVF, 2 failed rounds and 1 successfu...

How did it become the end of 2022 already? For today's episode I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to sit and reflect on what your year has been like for 2022. What things have happened in your life this year? What has gone how you hoped? What things could you do differently next year? It can be easy to focus on the turmoil, frustrations, and lows and forget to look for the things to be gra...

In today's guest episode I have Adriana Keefe, a human design coach and manifesting generator share about how she navigated her own quarter life crisis career change from being an establish real estate agent to her career as a coach. Throughout this episode we discuss the importance of mind, body, and spirit when it comes to feelings of fulfillment. We share about visualization and manifestation f...

Today I had the opportunity to speak with Danielle, one of the Founders of Revival Society. We dove into the importance of hope in the healing process, and giving just one more try. Healing from trauma won't look the same for everyone, some methods that worked for one person won't work for another, but there is still hope for healing. Danielle is a Co-Founder and Foundational Trauma Practitioner o...

After a four month hiatus, I'm back and here to remind you that slowing down is productive, and pausing doesn't mean you're failing, especially if you're a high functioning person. In this episode I wanted to share some updates about the healing process of coming out of dissociation/DPDR, the turmoil that can come when needing to prioritize your mental health while starting a new business venture,...

Good is in store. Despite negative headspace, things are still working out in your favor. Even if it feels scary. Continue to have faith and trust that the overall mission of your life. Even if life sucks sometimes. Even if you’re stuck in trials and tribulations. There is still beauty to be found in it, and this pause and redirection to be found. Also sharing my elevator speech that would need to...

On today's episode of From Grief to Gold, I had the honor of hosting Scott DeLuzio on my podcast. We initially connected over social media because we were both writing and publishing around the same time, so I'm really glad to have him as my first guest for this podcast. We talk about: The healing journey he went through from being overseas and losing his brother that was also downrange in Afghani...

It's officially my one year anniversary of starting the From Grief to Gold podcast! Originally I had planned to release a guest episode today, but I felt it would be more beneficial to share what I did, and what I would do differently, if I were to start a podcast from scratch again. Enjoy! Some references shared in this episode: https://www.canva.com/ https://pexels.com/ https://unsplash.com/ htt...

Today's episode I wanted to share some transparency on the grieving process, particularly when it comes to the deathiversary, or death anniversary. The truth is that I was on the verge of crying in a grocery store aisle because of an item not being available at the stores I visited. I talk about why this item mattered so much to me, the backstory behind it, and the grief journey. I also touch base...

In today’s episode of From Grief to Gold, I dive into the 3 D's: dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization and how spirituality has helped me with the healing journey. I share about my religious background in Christianity, my love for understanding different faiths, and my period of a complete lack of any beliefs at all. In the episode I also hint at burn out as both a business owner and...

Hello all! Hopping on for a quick update about From Grief to Gold, and part of why I haven't been showing up to publish episodes recently. Stay tuned for July because I will be starting to share more guest episodes from people of all walks of life. From IVF experiences, military veterans, and mental health professionals. So be sure to lookout for updates both on social and here! As of this posting...

Welcome to episode 14 of the From Grief to Gold Podcast! Today I wanted to talk about money mindsets, letting go of the outcome, and not beating ourselves up so much when things don't go as planned. Learning to trust the process even amidst the storm. I share about my expectations when I moved to Chattanooga this year and the reality of where I am five months later. In more student loan debt, and...

My episode about dissociation and derealization in season one was my most listened to episode, so I wanted to touch base on it again here in season 2. I share about my move this year and why I did it, memory and growing older, and the need to focus on being in the present instead of overthinking. Enjoy! You can find me at: https://fromgrieftogold.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fromgrieftogold...

I was on Tiktok and heard a prompt asking if I could go back to a certain time, would I change anything? Would I do that thing? And it made me realize how we really are one decision away from a completely different life. Listen as I share a little bit about my journey, and if I would change anything about the decisions that I made over the last 10+ years. If you were brought back to 2010 with all...

Welcome to season 2 of From Grief to Gold! If you're knew here, welcome! My goal with each episode is to be as authentic as possible. Today I'm sharing my reflection on Gold Star Spouse day and the imposter syndrome that comes with it. You can find me at: https://fromgrieftogold.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fromgrieftogold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromgrieftogold/ If you'd like...

If you’ve ever been curious about equine therapy, animal therapy, or life coaching… this episode is for you! I share about my very first time experiencing an equine life coaching session. My feelings before heading into the session, followed by my experience during and after. Things like dissociation, life changes, simplifying our lives, and becoming more present. Some references from the podcast...

Hi! It’s Mel, and I’m back with some more self-publishing updates about my book, “A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within.” I’m getting so close to officially having it in the hands of all of those that preordered and I’m very excited about that! I also wanted to share my initial feelings about attending an equine life coaching session. I’ll be doing a part 2 with how I feel after the session! You...

On this episode of From Grief to Gold I wanted to share some updates since my brief hiatus from posting on the podcast, but also remind you that it’s okay to fail. I go over different ways I’ve failed over the course of this year and the things I’ve learned from them. In addition to working past the perfectionist mindset. If you’d like to schedule a call with me, email info@fromgrieftogold.com. Yo...

Over the last four months I went all in with writing a book. I went through 4 years of mixed emotions and trauma in the course of three and a half months, and on today’s episode I wanted to share some real on how it affected my mental state and ways I’ve worked through it all. You can find me at: https://fromgrieftogold.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/fromgrieftogold Instagram: https://www.ins...

Definitely episode 6, not 5 like I share in the intro. But welcome to the From Grief to Gold podcast! If you’re anything like me, acknowledging your accomplishments can be HARD. Whether it’s because you always do your best to do the things you say you’re going to do, so you expect nothing less. Or, it’s because you accomplished said things but would have liked to see them done better. Regardless o...

After having a similar dream twice within a month I felt like I just had to touch base about it and the importance of getting back to reality, especially in the grieving phase. Sometimes we want to stay in this dream world but we can’t, we have to bring ourselves back to reality. On this episode I also wanted to share some exciting updates about my book and life! If there’s a topic you’d like me t...

Grief is weird. It can have us questioning what feelings we can and can’t have. “Should I still be sad? Am I allowed to be happy?” The statements and questions go on. But I’m here to share with you in today’s episode that you are very much deserving of finding happiness. You are worthy of being happy. And I want to share some of the smaller ways you can start finding it in your day to day life. If...

In this episode I’ll be discussing disassociation and grounding with an example of a recent experience I’ve been dealing with as I write my book “A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within.” I’ve been dealing with a lot of heavy disassociation and having to bring myself back to the present so I don’t stay stuck, so I wanted to share about this with you in case you or someone you know has been dealing...

On today’s episode I wanted to take a moment and share about “what if” and “I wish” thoughts during the grieving process, as well as some of the negative aspects to staying stuck in that phase. I share my own experience of staying stuck, and the sometimes harsh truth we have to keep in mind so we can start living more in the moment. Disclaimer: I will add that I’m not a therapist or a psychiatrist...

Welcome to the very first episode of From Grief to Gold! I wanted to take a moment to give a little backstory on myself (Melissa Anne) and share a few of my own grief stories. But also share how From Grief to Gold came to fruition. The nagging intuitive calling that brought me to officially writing my book that goes on pre-sale July 10th, and what I hope you can and will achieve from being a part...