Perform from the Inside Out

In this closing episode of the year—and the final conversation in the Integrative Conversations series- Meli sits down with Jill Miller, movement educator, author, and pioneer in self-myofascial release, to explore fascia as a powerful gateway to healing, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Jill shares her personal journey from teaching yoga to creating revolutionary tools and methods like...

In this episode, Meli sits down with Dr. Bethany Tennant, a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) who specializes in sports and performance nutrition. With a unique lens that blends functional medicine, naturopathy, and athletic experience, Dr. Tennant helps athletes and active individuals optimize recovery, reduce inflammation, and protect long-term health. Together, they e...

In this episode, Meli sits down with Dr. Greg Naccarelli, a genetics-focused naturopath who specializes in how our DNA shapes metabolism, stress resilience, inflammation, recovery, and long-term health. Together, they explore how understanding your genes can give you clarity about chronic fatigue, burnout, hormone imbalances, and why your body responds the way it does under stress. Dr. Greg breaks...

En este episodio, continuamos explorando el lenguaje de la energía y cómo el trauma puede manifestarse en nuestras raíces familiares. Converso con Marita Escalante, facilitadora de Constelaciones Familiares y Sistémicas en Perú, quien combina este trabajo con una mirada profunda hacia el cuerpo, el trauma y la sanación emocional. Juntas reflexionamos sobre cómo las constelaciones pueden ayudarnos...

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Menzel, Certified Nutrition Specialist and founder of Sword Fern Nutrition in Portland, Oregon. We explore the fascinating field of nutritional psychology, how what we eat directly influences our brain chemistry, mood, and focus. Jamie shares insights on how nutrient deficiencies can impact emotional regulation and cognitive function, especially in individual...

In this episode, Meli sits down with Dr. Gabby Rivera, an acupuncturist and energy worker whose journey embodies the heart of integrative wellness. Together, they explore how acupuncture bridges body, mind, and energy, helping us restore balance, release tension, and reconnect with our natural vitality. Gabby shares her perspective on what it means to practice integrative health, how energy flows...

In this episode of The Integrative Conversations Series, I explore the fascinating intersection between science, emotion, and ancestry through the lens of Family Constellations — a systemic therapy developed by Bert Hellinger that reveals how unresolved family patterns can shape our health and behavior. Drawing from the work of Mark Wolynn, Brigitte Champetier de Ribes, and studies in epigenetics,...

En este episodio de Conversaciones Integrativas, converso con Jimy Calderón, facilitador peruano de Constelaciones Familiares, sobre cómo esta herramienta puede ayudarnos a mirar nuestras raíces, liberar patrones repetitivos y encontrar paz dentro de nuestro sistema familiar. Jimy comparte cómo comenzó su camino en este trabajo, su inspiración en las enseñanzas de Bert Hellinger, y cómo las conste...

In this special episode, we close the series with my mom’s life story—a resilient woman who faced difficult diagnoses, explored integrative therapies, and discovered new ways of healing through epigenetics, family systems, somatic practices, and the biology of trauma. We reflect on what healing really means beyond the physical, and how tools learned over the years—from functional medicine to body-...

En este episodio especial cerramos la serie con la historia de vida de mi mamá: una mujer resiliente que atravesó diagnósticos difíciles, buscó terapias integrativas y encontró nuevas formas de sanar a través de la epigenética, sistemas familiares, las prácticas somáticas y la biología del trauma. Reflexionamos sobre lo que realmente significa sanación más allá de lo físico, y cómo herramientas ap...

In this episode, I talk with my mom about our move to the United States and how such a drastic change impacted her physical and emotional health. We discuss the functional medicine clinic where she began therapies like supplementation, lifestyle changes, and chelation therapy to address heavy metal toxicity. We also reflect on the functional testing that gave her insights into hormones, cortisol,...

En este episodio converso con mi mamá sobre nuestra llegada a Estados Unidos y cómo ese cambio drástico impactó su salud física y emocional. Hablamos de la clínica de medicina funcional donde comenzó terapias como suplementación, cambios de hábitos y la terapia de quelación para eliminar metales pesados. También recordamos los exámenes funcionales que le dieron más claridad sobre sus hormonas, cor...

In this episode, I share a difficult stage of my life marked by panic attacks during my transition to the U.S. I talk about how a simple church pamphlet helped me understand what I was experiencing, my first neurofeedback sessions at the university counseling center, and the functional testing that showed me there was also a chemical side to my mental health. I reflect on the tension between medic...

En este episodio comparto una etapa difícil de mi vida marcada por ataques de pánico durante mi transición a Estados Unidos. Hablo de cómo un simple panfleto en una iglesia me ayudó a entender lo que estaba viviendo, de mis primeras sesiones de neurofeedback en la universidad y de los exámenes funcionales que me hicieron comprender que también había un componente químico en mi salud mental. Reflex...

In this episode of The Beginnings, I talk with my mom about a special chapter in her healing journey: the creation of a holistic community in Caracas and the powerful modalities she explored there. We revisit her experiences at a functional medicine clinic — from IV drips and hyperbaric oxygen therapy to Neural Therapy and supplementation — and how each one played a role in supporting her body and...

En este episodio de El Inicio, converso con mi mamá sobre un capítulo especial de su camino de sanación: la creación de una comunidad holística en Caracas y las poderosas modalidades que exploró allí. Recordamos sus experiencias en una clínica de medicina funcional — desde sueros intravenosos y la cámara hiperbárica, hasta la Terapia Neural y la suplementación — y cómo cada una contribuyó a fortal...

In this episode, my mom and I dive into the emotional therapies we explored after my dad passed. We reflect on the work we did with a very special psychologist who introduced us to Bach flower remedies, Avatar techniques, and eventually Reiki. These sessions were focused on helping me regulate my emotions, understand my grief, and develop the tools I needed to navigate life with more clarity and c...

En este episodio, mi mamá y yo hablamos sobre las terapias emocionales que exploramos después de la muerte de mi papá. Reflexionamos sobre el trabajo que hicimos con un psicólogo muy especial que nos introdujo a las flores de Bach, las técnicas de Avatar y, más adelante, al Reiki. Estas sesiones estaban enfocadas en ayudarme a regular mis emociones, entender mi duelo y desarrollar herramientas par...

We open The Beginning series with a very special interview: a heartfelt conversation with my mom. In this episode, we explore how she, both as a woman and as a mother, searched for support after the loss of my dad. She shares what motivated her to explore alternative and holistic therapies at a time when they weren’t widely known. This episode is an invitation to reflect on how the body holds onto...

Iniciamos la serie El Inicio con una conversación muy especial: una entrevista con mi mamá. En este episodio, exploramos cómo ella, como mujer y madre, buscó apoyo para atravesar el duelo después de la pérdida de mi papá. Hablamos sobre lo que la motivó a explorar la medicina alternativa y las terapias integrativas en una época en que no eran tan comunes. Este episodio honra su intuición, su resil...

This episode is a tribute to my mother’s strength. Even while grieving and navigating her own pain, she poured everything into helping me heal. I share how her nervous system, her resilience, and her choices shaped my healing—and why early regulation and support matter so deeply. Follow me on Instagram @melikirkwood Visit: www.melikirkwood.com Produced by Meli Kirkwood

For years, movement was my escape. In this episode, I unpack how dance became both a healing tool and a coping mechanism. We explore how trauma can fuel our need for constant motion—and how integrating movement with presence and breath can become true medicine. Follow me on Instagram @melikirkwood Visit: www.melikirkwood.com Produced by Meli Kirkwood

After the loss of my father, life changed forever. In this episode, I share how grief shaped my nervous system, shifted my personality, and pushed me to grow up quickly. I explore how childhood trauma can impact our physiology—and how early support, even when imperfect, can make a difference. Follow me on Instagram @melikirkwood Visit: www.melikirkwood.com Produced by Meli Kirkwood

In this first episode of the July series, I open up about the moment my world shifted—the sudden loss of my dad. I was just a child, and while I didn’t fully understand what was happening, my nervous system did. I share how this event shaped my physiology, my sense of safety, and the path I would eventually take toward healing. Follow me on Instagram @melikirkwood Visit: www.melikirkwood.com Produ...

Can’t get motivated? Feel shut down for no reason? You’re not broken—you may be in a freeze state. I share what freeze really looks like, how I mistook it for laziness or burnout, and what you can do to gently melt back into movement, purpose, and self-trust. 💛 Follow on IG: @melikirkwood | Learn more: melikirkwood.com 🎙️ Produced by Meli Kirkwood