The Fully Mindful with Melissa Chureau

Send us Fan Mail Before stepping into a mindful pause for the rest of the year, I’m offering this practice on letting go—the quiet practice of easing our grip on what was, what could’ve been, and who we think we’re supposed to be. This meditation invites you to settle, breathe, soften, and trust the natural flow of things. A practice for entering the holidays with a little less weight, a little mo...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)—or love one—this conversation is a deep exhale. Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom and a longtime facilitator of Byron Katie’s The Work , joins Melissa to unpack what “living with an open heart” actually looks like when life gets complicated: relationships, conflict, people-pleasing, and the comparing mind. We explore Todd’s three p...

Send us Fan Mail What if your most important growth edge isn’t in your mindset, emotions, or even your body—but in a deeper part of you that craves connection, purpose, and joy? In this conversation, executive coach and author Jules Kuroda shares the heart of her book The Innate Self: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body, and Emotions . Drawing on a career across academia, nonprofits, startups, and c...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to shift your mood, your mind, and your entire state… was already built into your body? In this 40-minute guided breathwork session that Melissa recorded Live on Instagram with The Shift , I take you through a fun, surprisingly powerful introduction to breath shapes —triangle, circle, and square—each designed to support your nervous system in a unique way....

Send us Fan Mail This one is personal. Ellen Sutherland is a recently retired social worker with 37 years of continuous recovery. Along with long-term recovery, we share the common experience of having ADHD. We talk about what alcohol and cocaine “solved” at first, how shame kept both of us stuck for years, and the unexpected freedom that came with getting honest, finding community, and finally di...

Send us Fan Mail What if your breath could heal your deepest wounds and reconnect you with your truest self? In this transformative conversation, host Melissa welcomes Anthony Abagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of the newly released book "Outer Chaos, Inner Calm," for a profound exploration of how breathwork can reshape our relationship with trauma, presence, and authentic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Fully Mindful , I’m joined by Andrea Epting, a trauma and addiction recovery expert, to dive deep into the intersection of neurodivergence, addiction, and how these challenges uniquely manifest in women. Andrea, who works with individuals navigating trauma and neurodivergence, sheds light on how ADHD is often misdiagnosed in women, with many only receiving a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Fully Mindful , Melissa sits down with the incomparable Brenda Sarai Zuniga —a mindfulness coach, comedian, motivational speaker, and the vibrant force behind Getting Mental , the podcast and one-woman show that proves healing doesn’t have to be heavy. From immigrating to the U.S. as a baby and growing up in 15 different homes, to getting diagnosed with ADHD at 25...

Send us Fan Mail What do Arctic Alaska, tribal law, trauma-informed yoga, and sober running have in common? Dawn Winalski. In this episode of The Fully Mindful , Dawn—attorney, consultant, yoga teacher, and long-distance runner in recovery—shares her inspiring path from growing up in the shadow of a contentious custody battle to becoming a fierce advocate for Indigenous communities and a champion...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a student with undiagnosed dyslexia and deafness grows up to become the kind of teacher who makes every child feel seen, supported, and celebrated? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Fully Mindful , host Melissa Chureau sits down with second-grade teacher and literacy advocate Jill Rebholz to talk about what it means to truly support kids with learn...

Send us Fan Mail Why are so many girls with ADHD still being overlooked? In this episode of The Fully Mindful , I sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Hila Pazner to explore the hidden side of ADHD—particularly in girls and young women. Drawing on her years of experience as a school psychologist and her current private practice where she specializes in assessing and working with children and ad...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special minisode of The Fully Mindful . In this reflective episode, I share some of my own story—navigating neurodivergence and learning differences, and my reliance on alcohol to treat my differences—and how these experiences shaped my journey through rebellion, recovery, and ultimately, a return to Self. This episode marks the beginning of a new podcast series that...

Send us Fan Mail What if your biggest pain could become your greatest purpose? In this soulful episode of The Fully Mindful , host Melissa welcomes Kate Yuoska —a digital marketing pro by day and the heart-centered guide behind Mystical Rituals , where she leads yoga, breathwork, and retreats rooted in nature, rhythm, and radical self-compassion. Kate opens up about her journey through addiction r...

Send us Fan Mail In this transformative episode of The Fully Mindful , host Melissa Chureau welcomes Sunflower Medicine , a renowned author, coach, and teacher, to discuss the journey of self-love, mindfulness, and expanded consciousness. Sunflower shares her deeply personal story of healing after a cancer diagnosis and how it led her to integrate mind, body, and spirit into her work. Her latest b...

Send us Fan Mail Engaging with spirituality is deeply connected to our responsibility towards social justice. Rev. Dr. David Alexander, a thought leader in the New Thought Movement, joins Melissa of The Fully Mindful to explore how spiritual principles act not only as personal guides but also as catalysts for societal change. Addressing topics like the importance of community and the realistic int...

Send us Fan Mail Join Debbie from New World Normal and Melissa from Fully Mindful for a lively, in-depth discussion on the big issues facing us today—right from the heart of local activism to the challenges of doing business as usual. In this monthly live crossover episode, recorded on the third Monday at 5:30 PM Pacific, our hosts dive into topics that range from political reform to personal mind...

Send us Fan Mail Andrew Daniel, Author, Self-Development & Spiritual Teacher: Melissa introduces you to Author Andrew Daniel who didn’t always have it together. Like so many of us, he leapt from one self-help practice to another, searching for the answer that would solve it all. He learned how we get trapped in our own “stucky story,” fueling perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and addictive cyc...

Send us Fan Mail How do we integrate the different parts of ourselves — the messy, the mindful, the ambitious, and the recovering — into a whole, authentic life? In this vulnerable episode host Melissa Chureau opens up about integrating mindfulness, recovery, and neurodivergence. From her career to her relationships and sense of self, she shares how she’s learned to embrace the complexity of who s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast , host Melissa Chureau welcomes Dr. Adam Dorsay, a licensed psychologist, executive coach, and host of the award-winning podcast Super Psyched . Together, they explore the profound topics of connection, belonging, and how to find meaning in modern life. Adam shares insights from his bestselling book, Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of...

Send us Fan Mail The power of these ten guiding principles that offer clarity, enhance relationships, and ultimately serve as a roadmap for creating a more compassionate, harmonious world. Key themes:  The role of simplicity in spiritual practice and how it can lead to profound personal transformation Why flexibility in our spiritual beliefs and practices is essential for growth and self-discovery...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of The Fully Mindful Podcast, host Melissa Chureau welcomes Gabi Garland, CEO of Resilient Voice Media and host of The Resilient Heart Podcast. Gabi shares her powerful journey of resilience and transformation, shedding light on how the parts of our lives we often hide — the painful, messy, and raw moments — can hold the key to unlocking our greatest str...

Send us Fan Mail Juliette takes us through her journey, from developing her product Flippy to fighting the battle against intellectual property theft by large corporations.  Key Takeaways: Overcoming Saboteurs and Cultivating Sage Powers: One of the core principles of positive intelligence is identifying and overcoming the internal saboteurs that hold us back. She shares how she learned to recogni...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why green jello makes an appearance at traditional fish dinners, or why the Brussels sprouts of yore still haunt some of us today? Join Debbie Harrell of New World Normal and I as we foray into our quirky little episode of Tangents & Sidebars. In this episode,  we embrace the chaos and charm of holiday traditions with a nostalgic nod to quirky family customs, wor...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the secrets behind non-toxic living with our inspiring guest, Sarah Clark, who made the  journey from  TV news reporter to passionate advocate for reducing everyday toxins. You'll learn how her media skills empowered her to share crucial information about environmental toxins and how a personal experience with her son's sensitive skin unveiled disturbing truths...

Send us Fan Mail Don't be alarmed. You may remember that Tangents & Sidebars is a random episode here on The Fully Mindful where my friend and fellow podcaster Debbie Harrell from The New World Normal get together LIVE for a truly random conversation. Well, not totally random. We do actually plan some areas of meaningful exploration. But, in true Debbie + Melissa fashion, we are also a bi...