The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, we welcome  Roshonda Blackmon, speaker, podcaster, and safe-space creator, for her first appearance on the podcast (though you may recognize her from previous Together We F.E.E.L. panels). Roshonda’s mission is clear: to empower women to express their truth, heal emotionally, and live unapologetically. We dive deep into conversations about  faith and men...

We’re excited to welcome the powerful and insightful Joan Perry to The F.E.E.L. Podcast for a crossover conversation you won’t want to miss! Joan is the host of The Heroine’s Journey and a beacon of empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery—especially for women navigating their path forward. In this transformative episode, Joan dives deep into the four pillars of stability that shape our ability...

In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome Lea Dombrowski—a rising force in the world of holistic health, nutrition, and personal transformation. In her 20s, Lea is already inspiring a new generation to question their relationship with food and redefine what it means to live well. Lea opens up about her early battles with depression and anxiety, and how processed food, sugar, and...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with the inspiring Karimah Cornelius-Stith, a licensed sex therapist, creative soul, and compassionate mental health advocate. With warmth, wisdom, and honesty, Karimah shares her journey into sex therapy, sparked by listening to the untold stories of trauma and healing. We explore how sexual health is an essential pillar of overall wellness,...

In this powerful episode, Melissa sits down with the compassionate, curious, and deeply wise Heidi Blackie, a woman who embodies vulnerability, growth, and self-acceptance. Together, they explore the journey of unlearning societal expectations, embracing authenticity, and the liberation that comes with living unapologetically. From growing up in a perfectionist family to discovering the freedom in...

We’re thrilled to welcome back Rachel Lavin, a familiar and deeply cherished voice in our network! Since her last appearance, Rachel has continued evolving on her self-love and personal growth journey, and this episode offers a powerful update on her experiences with setting boundaries, letting go of guilt, and living a more authentic and intentional life. Rachel shares what she’s learned about em...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with the incredible Tracy DeTomsai —a trauma-informed leader, speaker, and advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Tracy shares her personal transformation journey and the inspiring work she does through Project Callisto , an organization using technology to empower survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. We explore the subtle yet sign...

In this heart-centered crossover episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, we're joined by the incredible Mary Rothwell, host of No More Shrinking Violets. Fresh off Melissa’s appearance on her show in the episode “Embracing All Your Layers: The Path to Authentic Living”, Mary is now here with us, bringing her authentic, grounded, and nature-inspired wisdom to the mic. This episode dives into setting h...

In this inspiring episode of  The F.E.E.L. Podcast , we are joined by  Maria Mai , a passionate and powerful voice in the world of finance. As a woman thriving in a male-dominated industry, Maria brings insight, heart, and empowerment to the table. She opens up about her journey, her mission to  help women gain financial confidence , and how she supports others in  living unapologetically . Maria’...

To bookend the beginning of Season 9 of  The F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome the refreshingly honest and  chronically curious   Kelly Anne Carter . She’s unafraid of  liminal spaces , passionate about truth over filters, and fully dedicated to the journey of  self-discovery and deconstruction . In this powerful and introspective episode, Kelly invites us into her process of breaking free from the exp...

Welcome to Season 9 of  The F.E.E.L Podcast  — a space for authentic conversations, emotional healing, and inspiring transformation. We're kicking off this season with a powerful episode featuring  Gretchen Schoser , cohost of  Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads  podcast. Gretchen is a truth-teller, hope-giver, and passionate advocate for  mental health awareness  and  emotional well-being . In th...

In this special season finale of The F.E.E.L. Podcast , the gang’s all here! Melissa is joined by Charlotte Feehan and Jessica Garrison from the F.E.E.L. Network team as they reflect on what they loved, learned, and laughed at during Season 8. Together, they revisit favorite episodes, share the lessons that resonated most, and talk about the joy of building this community of empowerment, wellness,...

In this special season finale of The F.E.E.L Podcast with host Melissa Crook, we take a heartfelt pause to reflect on all that unfolded throughout Season 8. From powerful guest stories to transformative conversations on women’s wellness, empowerment, and self-care, Melissa recaps the moments that left a lasting impact and the lessons that continue to guide us. ✨ In this episode, Melissa shares: K...

🎙️ Boundaries, Balance & Becoming You: Life Lessons from Cheryl Schultz In this grounding and inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast , we welcome the warm, wise, and deeply intentional Cheryl Schultz — a respected member of the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce and a true advocate for personal growth, faith, and boundary-setting. Cheryl shares her approach to living in alignment wit...

🎙️ Periods, Power & Plastic-Free Solutions: Redefining Menstrual Health with Amy Orr In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome back the passionate and fearless Amy Orr — founder of Youme, a groundbreaking sustainable menstrual health brand. Known for her previous appearance on “Getting Real About Periods,” Amy continues to challenge taboos and create impactful change in ho...

Unapologetically Authentic: Prioritizing Yourself & Living by Your Own Expectations with Anna Przy Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Anna Przy In this inspiring and refreshingly honest episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with the empathetic, magical, and self-described “delusional” Anna Przy to explore what it really means to put yourself first—and why doing so can be the...

Embracing Real Health: Living in Total Wellness with Glen Alex Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Glen Alex In this insightful and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes back Glen Alex—author, speaker, and holistic health advocate—for a heartfelt conversation on what it truly means to live in total wellness. A familiar voice from our Together We F.E.E.L panel “Meet the D...

Reset & Reconnect: Nervous System Healing and Emotional Mastery with Anat Peri This week on  The F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome back Anat Peri – Founder of Training Camp for the Soul and a leading voice in emotional mastery and spiritual embodiment. In this deeply resonant conversation, Anat shares her powerful journey from survival mode to self-healing. She opens up about the moment she realize...

Rooted in Values: Honoring Your Emotional, Personal & Professional Growth with Tina Mistry Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Tina Mistry In this grounding episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes back community leader and first-generation trailblazer Tina Mistry. Together, they explore generational healing, emotional intelligence, and intentional living—especially as a woman of...

Embracing Purpose, Passion & Resilience: Grishma Shah on Values-Driven Storytelling Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Grishma Shah In this soul-grounding and purposeful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook reconnects with author, educator, and global citizen Grishma Shah , whose work has been featured across the Embracing Layers Network. From her award-winning book Anagram Destiny to...

In this powerhouse episode of  The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by dynamic duo Dr. Doreen MacAulay and Dr. Janelle Wells—authors of  Our (In)Visible Work  and founders of WellsQuest. These two brilliant thought leaders are transforming workplaces and communities through emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership, and courageous authenticity. Together, they explore: The invisibl...

🎙️ The F.E.E.L Podcast – Episode: 4-Year Anniversary Special (LIVE) – Reflections, Vision & Vulnerability with Melissa Crook & Valencia Saint-Louis Host: Melissa Crook | Guest Host: Valencia Saint-Louis | Written by: Jessica Garrison Join us for a very special LIVE episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast as we celebrate 4 powerful years of vulnerability, healing, and community storytelling. In this...

Redefining Womanhood: Childless, Not Less with Lana Manikowski Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Lana Manikowski In this tender and affirming episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes back author, speaker, and advocate Lana Manikowski for a heartfelt conversation about redefining womanhood and reclaiming joy after infertility. After ending a seven-year fertility journey, Lana found h...

Unbreakable Day: Surviving Trauma & Embracing Healing with Naseem Rochette Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Naseem Rochette In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with speaker, survivor, and “happy misfit” Naseem Rochette to explore what it truly means to be unbreakable . In 2018, Naseem was run over by a car three times while walking throu...

🎙️ The F.E.E.L Podcast – Episode: Boundaries, Joy & Daily Intention: Kim Mosiman on Choosing Yourself Every Day Host: Melissa Crook | Guest: Kim Mosiman | Written by: Jessica Garrison In this inspiring and grounded episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by returning guest Kim Mosiman—wellness coach, writer, and longtime friend of the Embracing Layers Network—for a conver...