So many people feel stuck by the limitations of conventional medicine, and that's exactly why I created Holistic Health with Melissa—to take you on a journey from conventional to crunchy! Here, you'll get empowering wellness insights, practical tips, and faith-centered strategies to help you feel your absolute best. In each episode, we'll dig into what true health and wellness really means, we'll dive into nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and detox, all things so important in your health! Chat about raising kids with intention and living a life of faith. Join me to reclaim your energy, embrace your healthiest life, and find joy and purpose along the way!
Holistic Health with Melissa
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So many people feel stuck by the limitations of conventional medicine, and that's exactly why I created Holistic Health with Melissa—to take you on a journey from conventional to crunchy! Here, you'll get empowering wellness insights, practical tips, and faith-centered strategies to help you feel your absolute best. In each episode, we'll dig into what true health and wellness really means, we'll dive into nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and detox, all things so important in your health! Chat about raising kids with intention and living a life of faith. Join me to reclaim your energy, embrace your healthiest life, and find joy and purpose along the way!
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Ep. 69 - Why Losing Track of Time Might Be a Key to Healing
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">Have you ever done something you loved so much that time just disappeared? That feeling has a name, and it might be one of the most healing things you can experience.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa explores the science of flow state and why so many of us have lost easy access to something that used to come naturally as kids. Podcast guest, Laurie Smith, an author and flow researcher, shares how she discovered flow during the early days of the pandemic, when anxiety and overwhelm pushed her to challenge herself to do just five to ten minutes a day of something that brought her pure joy. That small habit became the foundation for a framework she now teaches to help people reconnect with their creativity, their intuition, and their nervous system.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">Together they talk about what flow actually is, why children access it so effortlessly, and how the constant pull of social media and external validation has rewired our brains to look outward instead of inward. You will hear the story of a psychologist who discovered flow as a boy playing chess through the sound of bombs during World War II, and why that same calm is within reach is and available to you too, even in your hardest moments.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, disconnected from their creativity, or stuck in survival mode. If you have been craving a way back to peace and presence that does not require perfection, this conversation offers a gentle, practical place to start.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">In this episode, you'll hear:</p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" dir="auto"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What a flow state actually is and the four steps to access it</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why children get into flow so easily and adults struggle to</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">How flow can lower reliance on things that numb or distract us</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A simple way to start with just five to ten minutes a day</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why softness and self-compassion matter more than pushing harder</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">If this episode resonated with you, Melissa would love to walk alongside you on your healing journey. Reach out for a free <a href= "https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/clarity-call-form">Clarity Call</a> to see if this kind of work is a good fit for you. I have a few 1:1 spots available.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">To connect with Laurie Smith and learn more about flow state, find her at:</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto"><a href= "https://www.lauriesmith.com/">lauriesmith.com</a> or <a href= "https://www.lauriesmith.com/flowhabit/">theflowhabit.com</a></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto">Her book, The Flow Habit, is available anywhere books are sold and on Amazon.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="auto"> </p>
July 16, 2026
Ep. 68 - The Good Things That Come From Trauma
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="1379" data-end="1499">What if the hardest thing you've ever walked through became the foundation for some of the best parts of who you become?</p> <p data-start="1501" data-end="1706">In this episode, Melissa explores the powerful concept of <strong data-start="1559" data-end="1584">Post-Traumatic Growth,</strong> the psychological and spiritual transformation that can happen after trauma when we choose to heal instead of stay stuck.</p> <p data-start="1708" data-end="1936">You'll learn why some people experience profound growth after adversity while others remain trapped in cycles of pain, and how healing your nervous system, beliefs, and identity can completely change the trajectory of your life.</p> <p data-start="1938" data-end="2134">Melissa also shares her own story of how childhood trauma shaped her identity, fueled years of performance-driven living, and ultimately led her to discover the calling God had placed on her life.</p> <p data-start="2136" data-end="2170"><strong data-start="2136" data-end="2170">In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p> <ul data-start="2171" data-end="2536"> <li data-section-id="l48myh" data-start="2171" data-end="2243">What Post-Traumatic Growth is (and how it's different from resilience)</li> <li data-section-id="8xe8m0" data-start="2244" data-end="2314">Why healing, not trauma itself, is what creates lasting transformation</li> <li data-section-id="y5gqsz" data-start="2315" data-end="2384">The surprising strengths that often develop through trauma recovery</li> <li data-section-id="670fhb" data-start="2385" data-end="2438">How your beliefs about your story shape your future</li> <li data-section-id="1gvfss1" data-start="2439" data-end="2472">Why God doesn't waste your pain</li> <li data-section-id="z6rk7o" data-start="2473" data-end="2536">How your greatest struggle can become your greatest testimony</li> </ul> <p data-start="2538" data-end="2620">No matter what you've been through, your past does not have to define your future. <strong data-start="2753" data-end="2836">You can't choose what happened to you, but you can choose what comes from it.</strong></p> <p data-start="2622" data-end="2649">Healing is always possible.<br /> <br /> If you're interested in exploring this work for yourself, reach out to Melissa here: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form</p>
July 9, 2026
Ep. 67 - Autoimmune, Gut Health, and Your Thoughts: How They're All Related
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> What if the symptoms you have been trying to fix are actually messages your body is sending you?</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> This week on Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa is joined by Dr. Tabatha Barber. She is a triple board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine, and the author of the international bestseller <strong>Fast to Faith</strong>. Her story begins far from the exam room. From teen mom and high school dropout, she went on to build a virtual medical practice serving women across the country, and she credits her turnaround entirely to faith and perseverance.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> Dr. Tabatha opens up about the autoimmune crisis that followed her first pregnancy, the years she spent chasing quick fixes before understanding the role of the nervous system in true healing, and the moment she felt God call her away from surgery and into a different kind of medicine. She and Melissa talk honestly about why information alone never leads to transformation, why healing has to happen in the right order, and why gut health, hormone balance, and mindset cannot be separated from each other.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> This conversation is for the woman who feels like she has tried everything and still does not feel like herself. Dr. Tabatha offers real hope, practical next steps, and a reminder that your body was designed to heal.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> <strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p> <ul class= "[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why chasing supplements and protocols will not fix a dysregulated nervous system</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">What it means to treat symptoms as messages instead of problems to silence</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Why renewing your mind is a required part of physical healing</li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A simple first step for anyone who feels stuck and does not know where to start</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> If this episode resonates with you, Melissa would love to walk alongside you on your healing journey. To get started, schedule a <strong>Clarity Call</strong> here: <a href= "https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form">https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form</a></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> To connect with Dr. Tabatha, check out these resources:</p> <ul> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">FREE Guide to Intermittent Fasting the Faithful Way <a href= "https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/">https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Balancing Your Hormones Naturally, FREE Guide: <a href= "https://drtabatha.com/free-hormone-guide/">https://drtabatha.com/free-hormone-guide/</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Dr. Tabatha's Website: <a href= "https://fasttofaith.com/">fasttofaith.com</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Dr. Tabatha's Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha/">https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha/</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha">https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@christianphysician">https://www.youtube.com/@christianphysician</a></li> <li class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><a href= "https://together-community-by-ccb.mn.co/plans/1955223?bundle_token=1159c838ef89880cfd2fa8fbf6bb3d89&utm_source=manual"> https://together-community-by-ccb.mn.co/plans/1955223?bundle_token=1159c838ef89880cfd2fa8fbf6bb3d89&utm_source=manual</a> - 21 day reset link</li> </ul>
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