The Road Back Podcast

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In this conversation, Desiree and Melissa discuss the importance of being aware of common pressures and dynamics during the holidays. From family relationships to mindfully navigating personal finances, embracing imperfection, and giving oneself permission to prioritize personal needs—this episode was created to help you thrive (not merely survive) this h...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! Welcome to Season 2! In our first episode of the season, Melissa and Desiree reflect on their recent journey along the Camino de Santiago, sharing insights from their experiences. They discuss the power of saying yes to dreams, the importance of trusting the process, and the unexpected joys encountered along the way, including delightful moments with anim...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In our Season One finale, we celebrate ten episodes and look ahead to our Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. (Season 2 begins November 19, 2025.) We share stories from past journeys, explore themes of trust, growth, and community, and remember: the road back is not about finding something outside of ourselves, but rediscovering the truth that everything we ne...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In Pt. 2 of our “Building Blocks to Dreams” conversation, we dive into the power of community, abundance, and action in bringing your desires to life. From celebrating each other’s wins to taking the next right step—even when you don’t see the whole path—this episode will inspire you to dream bigger and walk it out with courage.  Because your dreams aren’...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! What if the desires in your heart weren’t random—but actual guidance toward your purpose? In Part 1 of our Building Blocks to Dreams conversation, we’re talking about the foundations of pursuing what you long for: clarity, understanding desires are guidance, and releasing the pressure of figuring out “the how.”  Join us as we share stories of how our drea...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! Dez and Melissa explore the tender moment on the healing journey when you’re finally ready to dream again—but resistance shows up. Together they unpack the most common roadblocks to dreaming, from past pain and shame to fear, impostor syndrome, and the subtle excuses that keep us from stepping into more. Through their own stories, client experiences, and...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In part 3 of this 3-part conversation on living in our feminine identity, Desiree and Melissa get practical about what it looks like to live from a place of healing. We unpack how overemphasizing just one part of ourselves can create pressure, judgment, and disconnection—and how recognizing the many facets of our identity allows for greater alignment and...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In part 2 of our conversation around healing our feminine identity, we explore the role of community in our healing journeys. We talk about the paradox of relationships: they can be the source of our deepest wounds, yet also the space where our hearts find restoration. We share practical ways to discern safe connections, nurture dreams, and courageously o...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In part 1 of this important conversation, Mel and Dez dive into the shame that can veil our feminine identity. We explore how cultural, familial, and faith-based messages shape our sense of womanhood, the moments of disconnection, and the catalytic moments of re-awakening to our God-given selves. Join us as we unpack the lies we’ve unlearned and the truth...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In this episode, Dez and Mel discuss what's in a name – and how learning to name our stories, seasons, and truths reclaims our identity as women and children of God.  Topics include: the power of honoring your humanity, unexpected components of healing, learning self-compassion, embracing duality in life, and shaking off shame narratives and replacin...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! Join Mel and Dez for a heartfelt conversation in Episode 2 of The Road Back: Conversations to Guide You Home .  This week, we dive into what's in a name—why this title for a podcast? We also discuss what "the road back" means to us—exploring the messy collisions where faith, identity, and emotional wounds intertwine. Pulling from our person...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! In this very first episode of The Road Back Podcast , Melissa and Desiree pull up chairs and discuss the origin story of this podcast.  They share who they are, why this space matters, and what “the road back” has meant in their own lives. It’s an honest conversation about voice, faith, healing, and how reclaiming belovedness isn’t a one-time event — it’s...

Got a comment or feedback? Send us a text! Season 1, Episode 0 Welcome to The Road Back Podcast: Conversations to Guide You Home , where we talk about what it means to come home to yourself after life knocks you off course. In this short trailer, meet your hosts, Melissa and Desiree, two trauma-informed emotional health coaches, and hear why we’re starting this podcast — and how we hope it will en...