Melissa Ann Palmer
The Authentic Voice Podcast
A space for women ready to find their voice, own their strength, and rewrite their stories. Join Women’s Fiction author and clinical social worker Melissa Ann Palmer for deep dives into mental health, psychological themes, and the stories that shape us. From 'Sisterhood of Stories' spotlights and book reviews to monthly journaling themes, The Authentic Voice is your invitation to explore what it means to live and write with heart. melissaannpalmer.substack.com
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Melissa Ann Palmer
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Jul 5, 2026
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What Folding Fitted Sheets Taught Me About Life 05.07.2026 6:21
The Authentic Voice : Today we’re talking about the psychology of folding fitted sheets. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/172314ab-d73e-41e1-8f0a-c44bfca3fc50 Grab my book here: https://books2read.com/Danceofthef...
Start Here: Finding Your Authentic Voice 01.07.2026 4:57
The Authentic Voice : Today we’re talking about self-care Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/aca0f699-aab7-4533-8b1a-cc5de04eaf1d Grab my book here: https://books2read.com/Danceofthefirefly Check out my website her...
Beyond the Bubble Bath 28.06.2026 6:00
The Authentic Voice : Today we’re talking about self-care. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, and to subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/e8a64b8a-c931-4dd2-aa5f-8c1717035632 Grab my book here: https://books2read.com/Danceofthefirefly Check out my website here: https:...
The Pressure on Men to Always Be Strong 21.06.2026 4:41
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today I’m speaking to the men who are tired of carrying it all. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/e1c0ff16-1e8c-486e-9cf8-b60169e42481 Grab my book here: https://books2read.com/Danc...
Overcoming Medical Gaslighting 14.06.2026 6:31
Sisterhood of Stories spotlight : Today we’re talking about how hEDS patient Jennifer C. Robson reclaimed her voice in her debut novel, Legacy and Other Lies . Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/c4a1ca69-7dad-4f44-...
Slowing Down Isn't Always the Cure 07.06.2026 7:08
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today we’re peeling back the layers on why being tired and inspired at the same time is not a contradiction. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/7ac08c8b-9e4e-409b-9622-0fbcee95d5a7 G...
When Making Excuses For Him Becomes Dangerous 31.05.2026 10:24
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today we’re talking about ignoring relationship red flags leaves us walking on eggshells. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/5435851e-48d4-4b4c-ac54-8322fb6c3bda Grab my book here: h...
What Your Triggers Reveal 24.05.2026 6:14
Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake and the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: Get Free eBook Grab my book here Check out my website here Throughout this year, we’re exploring twelve distinct monthly themes to help you pause, reflect, and reclaim the pen to your own story. And remember, if you’d like to follow along with the journal pr...
Three Words that Changed My Life 17.05.2026 5:50
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today we’re peeling back the layers on how three simple words gave me the courage to follow a dream. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake and the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/d9f4d6de-ac0a-40ac-a0e9-74595c4e9d19 Get Dance of the Firefly here. Check out my webs...
Healing in the Quiet Moments 10.05.2026 5:43
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice . Whether you’re listening in your car or reading this in your inbox, I’m so excited to share today’s Sisterhood of Stories spotlight. This is our dedicated space for celebrating indie authors in Women’s Fiction and sharing words that truly uplift and empower women. After The Lake by Mara Mansour I’m really excite...
From Anxiety to Resilience: Why I Stopped Bingeing the News 03.05.2026 3:54
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice . Whether you’re listening in your car or reading this in your inbox, today’s post is a heartbeat from the main blog. This is where we peel back the layers and explore the honest, often messy, and always human themes that connect us all. Today, we’re talking about why I stopped bingeing the news. For a long time,...
The Anchor in the Storm: Building Stability When the World Shifts 26.04.2026 6:05
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice. Whether you’re reading this in your inbox, or listening in your car, we are continuing our year-long journey together: The Author of My Own Life Project. Throughout this year, we’re exploring twelve distinct monthly themes to help you pause, reflect, and reclaim the pen to your own story. And remember, if you’d l...
She Was Drowning. So She Learned How to Swim. 19.04.2026 5:21
I’m so excited to share today’s Sisterhood of Stories spotlight. This is our dedicated space for celebrating indie authors in Women’s Fiction and sharing words that truly uplift and empower women. Today, I am so honored to feature Minnie, author of I Wish I Knew This Before. There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that nobody really prepares you for. The sleepless nights and the endless feeding sc...
A Beautiful Portrayal of Character Depth and Emotional Authenticity 12.04.2026 3:20
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice . Today we’re diving into The Authentic Bookstack . This is our space to pull up a chair, grab a warm drink, and talk about the stories that lift us up and help us live our best lives. Today’s review is about The Isa Project by Gina R. Briggs. In her debut novel, The Isa Project , Gina R. Briggs delivers a deeply...
From Overwhelm to Alignment: What My Task List Taught Me About My Life 05.04.2026 8:15
Hello friends, We made it! After being buried under 4 feet of snow in New England, the grass if finally showing through. As the landscape shifts outside, things have been shifting behind the scenes here, too. I recently hit a major milestone with Where Two Rivers Meet —I’ve officially finished adding the final chapters into my drafting software! I still have several months of editing left, but I’m...
Weathering the Heart: Navigating Your Internal Emotional Landscapes 29.03.2026 4:52
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and you’re listening to The Authentic Voice . Whether you’re listening in your car or reading this in your inbox, we are continuing our year-long journey together: The Author of My Own Life Project . Throughout this year, we’re exploring twelve distinct monthly themes to help you pause, reflect, and reclaim the pen to your own story. And remembe...
She Lost Her Voice. Her Mother Never Stopped Listening. 15.03.2026 7:06
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice . Whether you’re listening in your car or reading this in your inbox, I’m so excited to share today’s Sisterhood of Stories spotlight. This is our dedicated space for celebrating indie authors in Women’s Fiction and sharing words that truly uplift and empower women. Today, I am so honored to feature Yvonne Pearson...
How to Rewrite the Stories That Hold You Back 22.02.2026 6:16
The Authentic Voice : Today we’re talking about how to let go of those limiting beliefs that no longer serve you. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/a24fbdf3-6956-4fd2-9a5e-e115fac174c8 Grab my book here: https://b...
The Social Worker’s Lens: How My Practice Informs My Fiction 01.02.2026 4:19
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice . Whether you’re listening in your car or reading this in your inbox, today’s post is a heartbeat from the main blog. This is where we peel back the layers and explore the honest, often messy, and always human themes that connect us all. Today, we’re talking about why the stories we tell are often the most powerfu...
The Internal Compass: Why Your Values are the Only Map You Need 25.01.2026 3:48
Hi friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This is Melissa, and this is The Authentic Voice. Whether you’re reading this in your inbox, or listening in your car, we are continuing our year-long journey together: The Author of My Own Life Project . Throughout this year, we’re exploring twelve distinct monthly themes to help you pause, reflect, and reclaim the pen to your own story. And remember, if you’d...
5 Lessons I Learned Writing My Debut Novel 18.01.2026 6:06
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today I’m sharing 5 lessons I learned while writing my debut novel. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/4412be03-6c75-4a3b-a90f-dc5f2c7bf1d3 Grab my book here: https://books2read.com/...
The Origin Story: Who Are You When No One is Watching? 28.12.2025 7:04
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today we’re peeling back the layers on how to be more successful with your own goals. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/b12f3148-fe22-4e41-a11b-a3a2795c990f Grab my book here: https...
Why I Write About Healing & Hope 14.12.2025 5:33
A heartbeat from the main blog: Today we’re peeling back the layers on why I write about hope and healing. Get the Permission Slip: This week’s printable keepsake, subscribe to the Authentic Voice, and get the free 365-day 'Author of Your Own Life' journal prompt eBook are available at: https://melissaannpalmer.substack.com/p/443a0e32-4511-43e3-9851-061b370f995d Grab my book here: https://books2re...
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