Holistic Health with Melissa

Welcome back to Holistic Health with Melissa , where faith, science, and whole-person healing come together for women ready to step out of survival mode and into the freedom Jesus intended. Today, I'm joined by the incredible Tina Smith — licensed social worker, psychotherapist, certified EMDR therapist and consultant, author, and founder of both a thriving counseling practice and a nonprofit prov...

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Ondrea Lynn, author of The Christian Women's Weight Loss Victory Plan and host of the Christian Women's Weight Loss podcast, ranked in the top three percent globally. Ondrea shares her raw, emotional, and deeply redemptive story of childhood abuse, shame, New Age deception, broken relationships, a...

In this solo episode, Melissa dives deep into why she hates the word "goals" — and why it may be keeping you stuck in frustration, overwhelm, and striving for something that always feels just out of reach. She unpacks the concept from The Gap and the Gain and explains how measuring your life against an idealized future actually robs you of your peace and progress. Instead, Melissa invites you to r...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , Melissa sits down with board-certified nurse practitioner and functional and integrative health specialist, Dacia Woessner, ACNP-BC. Dacia's journey is deeply rooted in faith and grounded in the belief that true healing goes far beyond protocols. She shares how functional medicine, epigenetics, and the Holy Spirit guided her through infert...

In this powerful and emotional episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , Melissa sits down with her dear friend Vika, an integrative health practitioner, mom of two, and advocate for root-cause healing. Vika opens up about her deeply personal journey from battling Hashimoto's and navigating medical gaslighting to watching her son experience neurological regression and an eventual autism diagnosis....

In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Jason Ott, Certified Herbal Nutrition Consultant and Integrative Health Practitioner, to explore a whole-person approach to healing. Jason shares his personal journey from battling colitis to discovering the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. We discuss the limitations of conventional medicine, the importance of ner...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Megan Babcock—Certified Mental Health and Trauma Transformation Coach, National Speaker, and author of Unstuck . With 23 years of experience as a nurse and coach, Megan shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, resilience, and redemption. We dive into topics like the hidden wounds that shape our lives, the power of...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Laurie Hammer, FNTP, NNTS, the creator of the Calm Mom Method . Laurie shares her deeply personal journey from a 12-year battle with an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression to finding freedom through amino acid therapy, functional nutrition, and God's radical healing. We talk about: Why traditional treatment models ofte...

  In this powerful episode of  Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with nurse practitioner and women's gut health expert Lindsey Renteria , who shares her journey from decades of digestive issues to complete healing—and how addressing unresolved trauma and nervous system dysregulation was the turning point. We dive into the deep mind-body connection, how chronic stress and buried emotions ca...

In this deeply personal solo episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa shares the profound spiritual conviction she's felt in the wake of recent tragedy and cultural unrest. She opens up about her own experience as a school shooting survivor, the emotional toll of witnessing trauma through our devices, and the urgency she feels to boldly proclaim her faith in Jesus Christ. Melissa invites l...

In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Leah Davidson—nervous system resilience coach, speech-language pathologist, and host of the Building Resilience podcast. With over 26 years of experience in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, Leah shares her passion for helping people understand, befriend, and regulate their nervous system. We explore why we believe the nervous...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with my dear friend, Meghan Stimmel—a holistic psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and transformational coach. Meghan shares her raw and inspiring journey from addiction and 72 days in rehab to building a six-figure business, becoming a present and thriving mother, and living fully aligned with God's calling. We dive into: Th...

When life delivers unimaginable loss, how do you rebuild—not just your health, but your hope? In this deeply moving episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Dr. Melissa Turner, founder of Turnaround Wellness, to talk about her journey from retail pharmacist burnout to faith-driven entrepreneur. After the tragic loss of her sister and father, Melissa realized she couldn't stay stuc...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I'm joined by Dr. Monica Minjeur, a family medicine physician and founder of Radiant Clinic, who specializes in restorative reproductive medicine. We dive deep into the untold truths of women's health, fertility, and hormone balance—topics that are often misunderstood or completely overlooked in conventional medicine. Dr. Minjeur breaks do...

In this deeply inspiring episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , we're joined by Kari Bryant—former clinical researcher turned homeschooling mama and natural wellness advocate. Kari shares her raw and powerful journey through adrenal insufficiency, insomnia, depression, and chronic fatigue—and how essential oils, nutrition, and emotional healing led her back to vibrant health. Together, we dive...

In this heartfelt episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , Melissa sits down with vocal confidence coach and author Linda Ugelow to explore the deep, often hidden roots of our fear of being seen and heard. Once a professional performer who secretly dreaded public speaking, Linda vulnerably shares her journey of uncovering how childhood trauma, family dynamics, and internalized perfectionism kept...

In this empowering episode, Melissa sits down with Ann Bennett—homeschool mom, first-gen homesteader, and the voice behind Great Buffalo Homestead—to talk about what it really means to live a countercultural, intentional life rooted in wellness. Ann shares how a viral pecan video unexpectedly launched her into content creation, the journey from processed food to real nourishment, and the raw truth...

In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I'm joined by my friend and fellow holistic life coach, Kari Davis — host of The Well Podcast and founder of TheWellTeam.com. Kari shares her powerful journey of loss, healing, and purpose after the sudden passing of her first husband, and how God used that tragedy to awaken a bigger mission in her life. We talk about...

In this solo episode, I'm diving into how fear, faith, and health are deeply connected—especially in today's anxious world. We'll explore what Scripture says about managing fear, protecting your mind and body, raising faith-filled kids, and making empowered health choices without falling into fear-based thinking. Whether you're navigating health struggles, raising a family, or simply feeling the w...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I'm joined by my dear friend and fertility consultant, Dr. Trisha Zehrung, to dive deep into the often overlooked truths about fertility, cycle health, and how chronic stress can silently sabotage your body's natural rhythms. After walking through her own personal journey of loss, frustration, and lack of support in the tra...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, host Melissa Armstrong sits down with certified holistic health and life coach Melissa Rohlfs to explore the often-overlooked relationship we have with food and how childhood experiences shape our eating patterns well into adulthood. Melissa Rohlfs shares her deeply personal journey from using food as a coping mechanism in childhood to deve...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Krissy Ford, a board-certified physician assistant with nearly 20 years of clinical practice. Following her own health struggles, including cervical cancer, IBS, and adrenal fatigue, Krissy made a courageous pivot from conventional medicine to functional health consulting. Now, she dedicates her life to helping high-achievi...

In this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , we sit down with Jamie Javed, a former critical care nurse turned holistic and metabolic health coach. Jamie shares her transformative journey from the trauma-filled halls of the ER to her mission of helping women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their energy, and master their metabolism. Through raw storytelling, Jamie opens up about...

In this inspiring episode of Holistic Health with Melissa , I sit down with Anne James — retired nurse, chronic illness warrior, author, and founder of VIP Health Mastery. With over 40 years of clinical experience and her own powerful journey navigating autoimmune disease, Anne brings a unique blend of conventional and holistic wisdom to the conversation. We talk about her unexpected transition fr...