tina melendez

wounds to wisdom

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A raw journey of self-discovery, transforming life's challenges into profound wisdom and personal growth.

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tina melendez

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Education

Latest episode

Mar 19, 2026

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Episodes

When your biggest fear becomes your greatest growth edge 26.06.2025

In this deeply vulnerable episode, I share my real-time experience with one of my biggest shadow patterns just days before major abdominal surgery. As someone who struggles deeply with the Hyper Independent shadow archetype, being told I can't lift anything over 5 pounds for 8+ weeks has brought me face-to-face with my greatest growth edge. I open up about the fear, resistance, and opportunity tha...

Breathe into Shadow with Trish Brewer 19.06.2025

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my friend and Reiki Master Teacher Trish Brewer to explore how breathwork can transform our relationship with our shadow patterns. Trish shares her healing journey—from a hospital visit that changed everything to discovering breathwork at a festival in Vermont, where she experienced what she calls "a coming home." We dive deep into how breathwork crea...

The Revolution Within: Shadow Work as Resistance 12.06.2025

In this powerful episode, I explore how shadow work is actually a revolutionary act in our current times. Discover why collective trauma creates the same patterns as personal trauma, and how choosing conscious processing over unconscious reaction literally changes the world. I share the two choices we have when facing collective challenges, practical tools for staying conscious without burning out...

From Feathers to Buses: How life forces us awake with Amber Cornwall 29.05.2025

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Amber Cornwall, founder of The Awakened Circle, to explore how life's most challenging moments become our greatest teachers and catalysts for awakening. Amber shares her powerful journey from being a high-achieving public school teacher and national athlete to experiencing a complete spiritual awakening after two major surgeries. We dive into the...

Can we be friends? 22.05.2025

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my journey away from formulaic business models toward a more authentic way of connecting with you. After returning from a transformative solo retreat in the Northeast and experiencing profound shifts during the recent Scorpio full moon, I'm ready to burn down what no longer serves and invite you into a new kind of relationship. I share my realization...

Is This Real? Finding Trust in My Intuitive Gifts 08.05.2025

In this soul-stirring episode, I take you along on my transformative seven-day journey through New England that unexpectedly became my own mini-version of "Eat, Pray, Love." Join me as I share the profound insights that emerged while standing in historic Old South Church, performing ceremonies on Martha's Vineyard, and reconnecting with my intuitive gifts. I vulnerably explore my struggle with tru...

Giving Yourself Permission with Katie Dragos 24.04.2025

In this illuminating conversation, I speak with Katie Dragos, life & leadership coach and host of the Cheers, Mama! Podcast about the transformative power of giving ourselves permission to be authentically who we are. Katie shares her journey as a multi-passionate woman who embraces all aspects of herself rather than trying to fit into one rigid definition of success. We explore how recognizin...

RISE above your Shadows 17.04.2025

In this first episode of Season 2, we continue our exploration of shadow work. I dive deeper into the transformative power of working with our shadow patterns. Building on the final episode in Season 1 , I introduce additional shadow archetypes including the Inner Critic, the Victim, and the Self-Doubt Shadow, and share how these protective mechanisms form in childhood. Drawing from my personal ex...

Shadow Patterns: Common Blocks and How to Transform Them 27.03.2025

In this powerful episode, I dive deep into the shadow patterns that most commonly block visionary women from fully expressing their gifts and scaling their impact. Discover how the Perfectionist, the People Pleaser, and the Hyper Independent patterns developed to protect your most precious gifts—but now limit your full expression and business growth. I share personal stories of my own journey with...

As above, so below 21.03.2025

In this introspective episode, I explore the ancient hermetic principle "As within, so without. As above, so below. As the universe, so the soul," focusing specifically on the profound wisdom of "as above, so below." I share how this powerful mantra has carried me through an intense 18-month Pluto square transit—a period of relentless transformation, death and rebirth cycles. When life feels parti...

The Descent: Inanna's Journey to the Underworld & Our Shadow Work 06.03.2025

Join me as I explore the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna's descent to the underworld to confront her sister Ereshkigal. This powerful story mirrors our own journey during Venus retrograde—a celestial invitation to venture into our depths and face our shadow selves. In this episode, I reveal how this mythic descent teaches us to release limiting patterns, shed old conditioning, and transform surviv...

The Shadow of Emotions: Building Awareness from Within 27.02.2025

How deeply do you understand your emotional landscape? In this raw and revealing episode, I explore the transformative power of emotional awareness and why diving into our shadows leads to profound self-understanding. Join me as I share personal insights from my decade-long healing journey, offering a perspective that challenges the notion of "good" and "bad" emotions. I explore why we sometimes h...

From Grief to Grace: Honoring Life After Loss with Calli Tony 20.02.2025

Join me and guest Calli Tony for an intimate conversation about navigating the complex landscape of grief and loss. Calli shares the touching story of her father's unexpected passing and how it transformed her approach to both life and death. From her early fears around mortality to finding peace in keeping her father's memory alive, Calli's journey offers valuable insights for anyone walking thro...

The Power of Looking Back 14.02.2025

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share my ongoing journey with grief and emotional awareness. After experiencing the loss of my brother-in-law, I've discovered how early childhood experiences - particularly my father's sudden departure when I was six - shaped my pattern of suppressing emotions and "staying strong" for others. Join me as I explore the transformative power of looking back...

Anchors in the Storm: Rituals for Navigating Grief 06.02.2025

In the depths of grief, how do we find our way back to ourselves? This week's episode explores the intimate practices and rituals that serve as lighthouses in the darkness of loss. Whether you're carrying the personal grief of losing a loved one, a beloved pet, a relationship, a job, or processing the collective heartache we all hold as we witness the state of our world, this episode meets you whe...

The Power of Being Held 30.01.2025

In the raw landscape of grief, who are we when our carefully constructed independence begins to crack? This week's episode explores the unexpected lessons that emerge when life forces us to put down our armor of self-reliance and open ourselves to community support. Journey with me as I share my evolving experience of grief following my brother-in-law's passing – from being his final phone call to...

Moving through Grief: 3 stages of crisis & loss 23.01.2025

[CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the loss of a loved one and contains raw, emotional content about grief and bereavement. The energy level reflects the genuine experience of processing loss.] In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my journey through grief following the loss of my brother-in-law. With vulnerability and honesty, I share my experience of navigating what I've identif...

Intentional Slowness 09.01.2025

In a world that demands constant motion, what if the most revolutionary act is to move with intention? This week's episode explores the profound shift from unconscious rushing to deliberate presence through the lens of intentionality—my guide word for the year ahead. Dive deep into what it truly means to live intentionally in a culture that celebrates perpetual hustle. We explore the sacred practi...

Stepping into 41: A reflection of the last year 19.12.2024

Join me in a deeply personal reflection as I unpack the transformative journey of turning 41 and the profound lessons learned during my 40th year. This is an intimate exploration of spiritual awakening, intentional living, and the art of listening to your soul's wisdom. I dive deep into the challenges that came like a wrecking ball, the continuous call to surrender, and the profound practice of bu...

Embracing the Beginner's Mind 12.12.2024

In a world of endless creativity and self-imposed limitations, how do you truly allow yourself to be a beginner? This week's episode peels back the layers of creative resistance and personal growth, diving into the raw, vulnerable experience of embracing new ideas. When the creativity portal bursts wide open, it can feel like a thunderstorm of inspiration—overwhelming, electrifying, and potentiall...

Your Circle, Your Success: The Power of Positive Connections 05.12.2024

In a world full of challenges and self-doubt, who you choose to surround yourself with can be the difference between giving up and pushing through. This week's episode dives deep into the powerful truth that your network is more than just a business strategy—it's a life philosophy. We explore how the people around you directly impact your mindset, resilience, and ultimate success. When the road ge...

The Season of Gratitude 28.11.2024

Join me as I explore the transformative power of gratitude. In this intimate episode, I dive deep into finding gratitude beyond the obvious – uncovering the hidden grace in life's challenges, mundane moments, and unexpected pauses. As a special thank you to my listeners, this episode includes a meditation on gratitude. It invites you to shift your perspective, recognizing that gratitude isn't just...

Cultivating Curiosity, Embracing Self-Trust 21.11.2024

Join me and special guest Emily Sloan-Romero as we dive deep into the transformative world of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Discover how compassion, curiosity, and self-energy can revolutionize your relationship with yourself. Emily shares profound insights from her 13 years as a therapist, exploring the intricate landscape of our inner parts, the power of self-trust, and the art of nervous syste...

Allow yourself to feel it all 14.11.2024

In this raw and vulnerable episode, we open the door to the grief, anger, and emotion surrounding the election results. Rather than offering answers or debating the issues, I'm inviting you to do the courageous work of feeling it all. Too often, we try to bypass the difficult emotions, pushing them down or distracting ourselves. But the only way through is to move with, not against, this potent en...

A Year of Mindfulness: Celebrating 365 Days of Daily Meditation 07.11.2024

Join me as I mark a deeply personal milestone: 365 days of daily meditation. In this reflective episode, I open up about my journey to building a consistent practice, the unexpected insights I gained, and the impact meditation has had on my life. I also shares a pivotal moment when a “streak reset” on my app almost disrupted my momentum—only to discover that the real benefits of meditation aren’t...

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