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

Today on the F.E.E.L. Podcast , we’re honored to welcome the nurturing and compassionate Veronica Williams , a woman who embodies support, patience, and deep emotional intelligence. Veronica’s journey with intentional self-care and holding space for others speaks directly to the heart of what F.E.E.L. is all about. In this episode, Veronica opens up about the importance of understanding what other...

Today on the F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome the passionate and empowering Jen Aks —a dedicated advocate for self-connection, emotional healing, and transformation. With a powerful blend of trustworthiness, inspiration, and authenticity , Jen helps people reconnect with their inner selves so they can live in alignment and feel truly whole. In this deeply reflective episode, Jen shares how Internal Fa...

Trigger warning: sexual addiction In this powerful and vulnerable episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , Melissa Crook welcomes Logan Hufford, who opens up about his journey through sexual addiction recovery and the life-changing impact of setting healthy personal boundaries. Logan shares how he once lived fragmented—presenting different versions of himself to the world—but is now discovering the freedo...

Surprise! Two powerful episodes in one week! Season 8 of the F.E.E.L. Podcast is off to an incredible start, and we’re thrilled to introduce our second guest of the week: Mariela Desantiago , a first-time mom, podcast creator, and advocate for honest conversations about parenting. This episode is a must-listen for any parent—or anyone supporting a parent—navigating the early stages of motherhood....

Welcome to Season 8 of The F.E.E.L. Podcast (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) —and what a journey it’s been! Kicking off this new season, we’re honored to welcome back Laura Tolosi , a holistic wellness expert, emotional health advocate, and familiar voice from the Embracing Layers Radio Show. In this powerful episode, Laura dives deeper into how our physical health, emotional well-being, and...

Welcome to our special Podcasthon edition of The F.E.E.L Podcast ! This is our first time participating in Podcasthon, a global podcasting event that unites voices to raise awareness and funds for meaningful causes. We’re thrilled to spotlight Herstory Writers Network , a nonprofit transforming lives through the power of memoir writing and storytelling. Host Melissa Crook is joined by Erika Duncan...

What does it mean to live well with bipolar disorder—on your own terms? In this deeply insightful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes back Paris Scobie (formerly known as Paris Prynkiewicz), a passionate bipolar wellness coach and mental health advocate who’s rewriting the narrative around bipolar disorder. Paris shares her personal journey of growth, resilience, and how s...

What happens when you realize that the love you’ve been seeking from others is the love you’ve been withholding from yourself? In this emotionally profound episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook speaks with Yahne Sneed about the exhausting cycle of self-abandonment and the transformational power of choosing yourself—layer by layer. Yahne vulnerably shares her past belief that self-sac...

What if speaking up for yourself was the most radical act of self-care you could practice? In this thoughtful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Sarika Singh , communication expert and host of Communicate101 , to explore how self-expression and regularly re-evaluating your "why" can help you live more honestly, compassionately, and intentionally. Sarika re...

In this soul-nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Marjorie Burns , retired English professor, Tolkien scholar, and author of The New Cadets , to explore what it truly means to live a layered, healthy, and whole-hearted life. Marjorie speaks to the art of accepting every piece of who we are—not just the polished or expected parts, but the contradictions, the curio...

In this calming and clarifying episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Hannah Lynn Tackett , founder of Serene Success , to explore how doing less can actually lead to more —more energy, more presence, and more fulfillment. Together, they unpack what it means to “train others” to support you, and how boundaries, intentional delegation, and self-awareness are essential prac...

In this vulnerable and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Lisa Shield , a dating and relationship coach who has helped countless women build deep, meaningful romantic connections—without losing themselves in the process. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse and the impacts of unhealthy relationships. Though many see Lisa as...

In this powerful and emotionally raw episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Reverend Cheryl Kincaid , a pastor, trauma-informed advocate, and author, to explore the deep, often hidden wounds of abuse, spiritual trauma, and the transformative power of reclaiming your truth. Trigger Warning: This conversation includes mentions of abuse, molestation, incest, sexual harassm...

In this heartfelt and soul-affirming episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes back returning guest Dr. Fanny Leboulanger —somatic sex educator, coach, and fierce advocate for radical self-worth. Fanny begins with a statement that hits deep: “Self-care is considering you exist. You deserve your time. You deserve your energy.” Together, Melissa and Fanny unpack the profound truth...

In this soul-nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes transformational life coach Kristell Court for a powerful conversation on reclaiming your magic, cultivating everyday rituals, and finding personal freedom through conscious self-care. Kristell shares the real and raw truth of her healing journey, including a tender moment of reckoning with life itself ( TW: brief...

In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Jecelyn Shenkin , co-founder of ThriveHD and Barefoot Business Consulting, to explore the journey of reclaiming confidence , honoring your inner voice, and living with unapologetic audacity. Jecelyn opens up about the early days of feeling fully in control of her life—when she was confident in her decisions, styl...

In this soul-stirring episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Misty Laboy , certified life coach, advocate, and founder of Unapologetically Herself , for a powerful conversation on self-worth, identity, and what it truly means to live unapologetically. Misty shares her journey of transformation—from defining herself by appearance to stepping fully into her power by embracing t...

In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with bestselling author, attorney, and intuitive success coach Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell to explore what it means to live in excellence instead of chasing perfection . Lynita opens up about her journey of redefining success on her own terms, and how prioritizing self-care became the foundation of her power and purpose....

In this illuminating episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Cindy Ingram , author, artist, and founder of Art & Self , to explore how art can guide us back home to ourselves—especially when navigating the complexities of neurodivergence. Cindy vulnerably shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, reflecting on how growing up without the full...

In this soul-opening episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Amita Sharma , founder of Nourish Doc —a pioneering wellness platform making holistic health more accessible to all. They explore what it means to show up unfiltered, shedding the old armor of people-pleasing and learning to reclaim your time, needs, and self-worth. From cultural conditioning to professional expe...

In this soul-stirring episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Chelsea Husum — speaker, author, and fierce advocate for women reclaiming their power. Chelsea vulnerably shares her journey of trauma, survival, and ultimate transformation from “the nice girl” into a woman who stands fully in her truth. Together, they explore the cost of being taught to conform, the path to un...

In this unapologetically empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Kari Assoignon , conscious dating and pleasure coach, to help us reclaim our connection to pleasure— not just in the bedroom , but in everyday life. Kari shares how sexual health is a vital part of our overall wellbeing—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Through powerful storytelling a...

In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Rachelle Davis , a passionate advocate for whole-body healing, to explore the transformative power of learning to trust your inner knowing —especially when it comes to your body and your boundaries. Rachelle shares her personal experiences navigating a world that often dismisses women’s pain, encourages quick fix...

In this insightful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Kathy Hadizadeh , executive coach, mindfulness expert, and founder of Heart Mind Tuning , for a grounded and paradigm-shifting conversation around stress, boundaries, and expanding possibility. Kathy introduces the concept of eustress vs distress —reminding us that not all stress is harmful, and some forms can actually...

In this heart-centered episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by intuitive healer and wellness guide Fran Bailey for a meaningful conversation about self-connection, body wisdom, and radical self-love. Fran reminds us that healing is a layered and deeply personal journey—and it all starts with how we feel in our bodies. From daily meditation to mindful bodywork, Fran shares...