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

In this powerful Season 7 episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Isabella Thor , founder of Isabella Thor. , for an open and deeply moving conversation about women’s health, hormonal pain, and whole-body healing. Isabella shares her mission to empower women with the knowledge and tools to transform menstrual suffering, reconnect with their bodies, and find healing after loss...

In this encouraging Season 7 episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes educator & therapist Kristin Lefforge to explore the quiet power of small, intentional steps in our healing and empowerment journeys. Together, they dive into what it really means to stay the course , especially when the path becomes challenging. Kristin reminds us that growth isn’t always loud—it often h...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes conversations around abuse, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening. In this deeply powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes truth-teller, advocate, and author Dana S. Diaz to share her journey of surviving emotional abuse, reclaiming her voice, and embracing her true self. Dana speaks honestl...

In this soul-nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Jennifer (Jen) Schwytzer — therapist, speaker, coach, author, and creator of Kindfulness Coaching . Together, they explore how embracing your emotional layers and discovering your truth can lead to powerful, lifelong transformation. Jen shares her insights on becoming an expert in Kindfulness —the art of sho...

In this powerful and soul-nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by trauma-informed healer and transformation coach Vashti Kanahele for a conversation that goes beyond bubble baths and burnout. Together, they reclaim self-care as healthcare —rooted in awareness, truth, and radical compassion. Drawing from personal experiences with PTSD and emotional trauma, Vashti...

In this powerful Season 7 episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with strategist, leadership mentor, and unapologetic rebel Loren Rosario Maldonado to explore the deep and often untold truth of what happens when your why evolves. We often hear about discovering our purpose—but what about when that purpose changes? Loren shares her own transformative journey of redefining her...

Season 7 of The F.E.E.L Podcast kicks off with a heartfelt and empowering conversation between host Melissa Crook and guest Limor Bergman , leadership coach, tech leader, and advocate for women navigating life’s many roles. Limor shares how she learned to redefine success , create space for herself , and prioritize authentic self-care —even in the face of cultural expectations, career demands, and...

In this illuminating episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Bethany Corbin , Co-Founder & CEO of FemInnovation and one of the leading voices in FemTech law and women’s digital health . Together, they explore the rapidly growing FemTech industry —a field that is transforming how we approach menstrual health, fertility, menopause, sexual wellness, and chronic conditions...

In this episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by transformational guide and podcast host Constantin Morun of Unleash Thyself to talk about something we don’t hear nearly enough: why men need self-care, too. Constantin opens up about the societal conditioning that tells boys to “man up,” never cry, and avoid things like therapy, spa days, or emotional vulnerability. From tox...

On this week’s episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , we’re joined by Erin Copelan — speaker, best-selling author, licensed massage therapist, and longtime caregiver — for a grounded and heartfelt conversation on the emotional layers of caregiving and why self-care in the simple things is often the most powerful. After becoming the sole caregiver to her husband through cancer, surgeries, and a successfu...

📘 This week on The F.E.E.L Podcast , we welcome Melissa L. Hite, a self-described sensitive, curious, thoughtful, idealistic, and bold woman who has learned to live fully in her truth. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Melissa shares her journey through sex work, boundary setting, emotional healing, and unapologetic self-love. Melissa explores how managing energy (not just time), defi...

In this deeply moving and validating episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook speaks with Charlie Dice , host of the Life Beyond Infertility Podcast . After enduring an eight-year fertility journey without success, Charlie found herself in the silent aftermath—wondering how to heal, reconnect, and redefine her purpose outside of motherhood. Charlie’s mission is clear: break the silence...

In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Cari Vann , movement specialist, wellness coach, and host of The Better Than a Pill Podcast . As the creator of The Complete WellBody Method , Cari shares how to reclaim your body’s strength, release chronic pain, and live fully through intentional movement and holistic health practices . You’ll learn how mindful...

In this uplifting episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Lexy Leigh —host of The Peace of Me Podcast , mental wellness advocate, and healthcare & fitness professional—to talk about the power of rest, reflection, and realignment in a fast-paced world. With a background in radio, podcasting, and now health and fitness, Lexy brings a refreshing perspective to the menta...

In this bold and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Sarah Moore , Women’s Leadership Coach, speaker, blogger, and author of Full of Herself . With more than a decade of experience guiding women toward radical self-acceptance and purpose, Sarah shares what it truly means to be "full of yourself"—in the best way possible. 🔥 Whether you're a high-le...

In this transformational episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Jennifer Moore , award-winning author, intuitive mentor, EFT Master Trainer, and creator of the Empathic Mastery Academy . With warmth, wit, and deeply lived wisdom, Jennifer shares her journey from struggling empath and “hot mess” to grounded healer and Fairy Godmother for Empaths. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episo...

In this profound episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Antonia , a registered psychotherapist, Ayurvedic counsellor, yoga & meditation teacher, and award-winning author who has walked a transformative spiritual path for nearly two decades. After a sudden and dramatic energetic awakening in 2006, Antonia spent 16 years immersed in deep inner work—releasing emotional,...

In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with visionary poet, philanthropist, and award-winning author Dr. Puja Shah . Born prematurely to immigrant parents and defying all odds, Puja shares her incredible journey of resilience, cultural duality, and spiritual awakening through the power of Sanskrit mantras, poetry, med...

In this compelling episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Ann Hince , spiritual teacher, author, and speaker, to explore the extraordinary ways emotional healing and energy awareness can transform not just our inner world—but our physical bodies. At 19, Ann experienced a deeply traumatic loss when she discovered her mother had passed away. Decades later, the unprocessed...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of abuse and sexual abuse . Please listen with care and prioritize your emotional safety. In this profoundly moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook speaks with Michelle Shekhinah , trauma survivor, healthcare advocate, and founder of From the Floor to the Door . Michelle courageously shares her story of surviving years of ab...

In this deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , Melissa Crook sits down with Harris Insler , founder of Voices from the Opioid Crisis , a community-led movement fueled by survivors, family members, and advocates confronting the realities of the opioid epidemic. After losing his own child to an overdose, Harris turned his grief into activism. This episode sheds light on how his platform is d...

In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with author, speaker, and educator Cara Tuttle Bell for a dynamic conversation on reclaiming your voice, navigating societal expectations, and living assertively—not politely. With 20 years of experience in higher education and sexual misconduct prevention, Cara draws on personal insight and professional expertise to ex...

In this deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Lana Manikowski —Certified Life Coach, Infertility Activist, and host of The “So Now What?” Podcast —to explore the emotional and empowering journey of healing after infertility. After 7 years of fertility treatments and facing a childless future she never imagined, Lana found herself wrestling with grief, ident...

In this episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Michele Folan —26-year health industry veteran, coach, podcast host, and midlife wellness advocate—for a powerful conversation on redefining self-care from the inside out . Michele is the host of the popular Asking for a Friend podcast, where she tackles the real health, wellness, and fitness questions women are asking—especially...

In this inspiring Season 6 episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Dana Shamas —transformational guide, business leader, and intuitive mentor—to explore what it truly means to make your passion a priority in a world full of distractions, demands, and burnout. Dana shares how tuning into your authentic voice and unique energetic blueprint can unlock your power as a leader, heal...