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

In this deeply powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Suzy Ryan —author, educator, Ironman athlete, and SCAD survivor—to explore the layers of healing, resilience, and purpose that rise from even the darkest traumas. Suzy shares her journey from surviving Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and personal trauma to becoming an award-winning teacher and author...

In this radiant episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Natalie Bevans , a seasoned Master Aesthetician with over 20 years of experience helping women reclaim confidence through holistic skin education and support. From treating acne and rosacea to navigating aging skin, Natalie brings deep expertise and a passion for empowering women to understand their skin . She teaches wom...

In this deeply nourishing episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Heather Dillard —licensed therapist, adjunct psychology instructor, holistic coach, and founder of Desert Bloom Bakery and Restored Holistic Coaching . Heather shares her 20+ year journey of learning how to befriend the body and support its natural healing abilities through holistic wellness practices , trauma-i...

In this heartfelt and powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Jasmine Rice —Transformational Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, best-selling author, and Founder of Good Things Are Gonna Come . Jasmine opens up about her personal transformation after deep loss and life upheaval, and how she now empowers others to embrace their own journey of healing and growth. Combinin...

This inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast welcomes powerhouse author, speaker, and change-maker Patricia J. Rullo , whose work spans patient safety, podcasting, and purposeful philanthropy. Pat shares how she found her voice through storytelling and advocacy—turning personal passion into a powerful mission to educate, empower, and elevate others , especially women, patients, and aspiring autho...

This week on The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by the brilliant and compassionate Dr. Jennifer Harrison , a seasoned dissertation coach with over a decade of experience supporting first-generation, ESL, and non-traditional students in both the UK and USA. With a PhD of her own, Dr. Harrison knows firsthand how emotionally and mentally taxing academic journeys can be—especially for...

Kicking off Season 6 of The F.E.E.L Podcast is the powerhouse herself—Carenda Deonne! Sunshine. Diva. Change Agent. These are just a few of the names Carenda has earned throughout her inspiring career. A certified stress management coach, keynote speaker, author, HR professional, and emotional detox expert, Carenda joins host Melissa Crook for a deeply energizing conversation about finding value i...

Join host Melissa Crook in this inspiring episode with India Lott , a 21-year-old college student and creator of A Tall Girl’s Podcast . India shares her journey overcoming bullying, body shaming, and insecurities related to being a tall woman. What started as a space to vent turned into a powerful platform for confidence, kindness, and community among tall women. Discover how India’s experiences...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with coffee entrepreneur and wellness advocate Shaquanda Reese , founder of Burst Beans Coffee . Known for her commitment to mental health advocacy and intentional living, Shaquanda shares how she created a brand and lifestyle that supports women living unapologetically , with care, courage, and communit...

In this unapologetically bold and honest episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by powerhouse leader, speaker, and author Victoria Pelletier . Known for her dynamic presence and unstoppable drive, Victoria shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, abuse, and adversity —and how she turned those hardships into fuel for her ascent as an executive, mentor, and fierce advoc...

In this powerful and affirming episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Bridget Belden , Founder and CEO of Magenta Consulting and award-winning speaker, to talk about how women—especially moms—can rediscover themselves unapologetically. After launching a successful nonprofit and navigating motherhood, Bridget realized she had been living for everyone else. That’s when she...

Living in Alignment: Purpose, Boundaries & Energy with JJ DiGeronimo In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with award-winning author, keynote speaker, and mindfulness advocate JJ DiGeronimo . From her early days as a computer engineer to becoming a trailblazer in women’s leadership and energy alignment, JJ shares how living with intention can unlock y...

Finding Your Foundation: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Resilience with Ursula Sharp In this powerful and insightful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Ursula Sharp , a business development leader, doctoral candidate, and emotional intelligence powerhouse. Ursula shares how emotional intelligence, authentic listening, and self-awareness have shaped her caree...

Menopause Is Natural, Suffering Is Not: Midlife Wellness with Alison Bladh In this vital and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes internationally recognized Nutritional Therapist and Menopause Wellness Expert Alison Bladh . With over 30 years of experience, Alison shares her transformative work in supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopa...

Money Confidence & Financial Empowerment for Women with Patti Handy In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Patti Handy , a former Financial Advisor and Mortgage Specialist turned Financial Coach for Women . Patti’s mission is to help women get confident and comfortable with managing their money—plain and simple. After working with countless women wh...

Empowered by Joy & Intention: Resilience, Grief, and Growth with Tracy Weems In this soulful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Tracy Weems , a seasoned administrator, future Ed. D graduate, and widow, whose story of grief, healing, and intentional living is both powerful and deeply affirming. After the passing of her husband Christopher in 2016, Tracy discovered new...

Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Bodies: Women’s Wellness with Dr. Shalonna Battle On this vital episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes Dr. Shalonna Battle , a seasoned Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, to dive deep into how boundaries —both emotional and physical—play a critical role in our overall health. With a compassionate lens and decades of experience caring for women acro...

🎧 Embracing Body Love: Rachel Lavin on Healing Diet Culture, Fitness & Self-Worth In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Rachel Lavin , certified health coach, personal trainer, speaker, and author of The Doughnut Diaries . After spending over three decades battling restrictive dieting and negative body image, Rachel began the deep work of healin...

🎧 Rebuilding Life After Loss: June K. Collins on Grief, Healing & Radical Self-Care In this deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with June K. Collins , Master NLP Practitioner, author of "Momma, You Don’t Heal" , and fierce advocate for women surviving child loss. After the unimaginable loss of her son Kaleb in 2012, June began a long and painf...

🎧 Empowered by Discomfort: How Cristina Ramirez Embraces Challenge to Fuel Growth In this raw and powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Cristina M. Ramirez —bestselling author, resilience expert, and creator of the Empowered by Discomfort™ curriculum. A former Wall Street executive turned serial entrepreneur, Cristina shares her story of transforming pain and a...

🎧 Transforming Trauma Through Self-Awareness & Somatic Healing with Susan Gold In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Susan Gold , trauma survivor, somatic healing advocate, and author of Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom . Susan’s life journey is nothing short of transformational—from surviving a toxic family system an...

🎧 Sober-Powered: Embracing Self, Science & Sobriety with Gill Tietz In this transformative and deeply educational episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook sits down with Gillian Tietz —a biochemist, educator, and the powerhouse behind Sober Powered . Gill uses her scientific expertise and lived experience to break down the biology of addiction , why alcohol affects some people diff...

🎧 The Multilayered Journey to Sexual Health, Self-Love & Feminine Empowerment with Dr. Fanny Leboulanger In this transformative episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook welcomes French family doctor and international Self-Love & Pleasure Coach , Dr. Fanny Leboulanger . After years of practicing gynecology, Fanny realized what was missing in the traditional medical model— femini...

🎧 Seeking Freedom: Unwrapping Womanhood, Boundaries & Authentic Living with Lis Thomas In this heartfelt and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook is joined by Lis Thomas —writer, women’s advocate, branding strategist, and founder of Womanhood Unwrapped . For over a decade, Lis has devoted her career to helping women and women-owned businesses amplify their voices, sh...

🎧 Embracing Identity, Fluidity & Self-Care: A Pride Conversation with Jenna Madden In this vibrant and heart-centered Pride episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast , host Melissa Crook and writer Jessica Garrison welcome Jenna Madden —a compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and deeply insightful advocate who uses they/them pronouns and identifies as non-binary. Jenna joins us to discuss what it mean...