Mel in the Mix

About Mel in the Mix

Mel in the Mix is a space for the ones who feel everything deeply… the ones who are waking up to something more, but don’t always have the words for it. I’m Mel, a spiritual medium, reiki master, meditation facilitator, and life coach but more than anything, I’m someone who’s walked this path in a very real, human way. Everything I do is rooted in God’s love, His light, and divine protection. My faith is a part of everything here, and I move through this work with intention, prayer, and trust in Him. This podcast is where spirituality, faith, healing, and real life all come together. We’ll talk about spiritual awakening, intuition, signs from loved ones, grief, loss, emotional healing, boundaries, and learning how to trust yourself in a way that feels grounded and safe. Some episodes will feel like conversations. Some will be more reflective. Some may guide you back into your body through simple grounding or meditation. If you’ve ever felt like you’re changing, like something inside of you is shifting, or like you don’t quite fit into the boxes you’ve been given anymore, you’re not alone. And if you’re grieving, missing someone, or trying to make sense of your experiences while still growing and finding your way, there’s space for you here too. This is a place where you can come as you are, stay connected to God, and explore what you’re experiencing without fear. Take what you need, leave the rest… and meet yourself in the mix. And just so we’re clear… this isn’t one of those polished, say-the-right-thing spaces. It’s real, it’s honest, and yeah… I’m definitely going to curse a little while I’m loving on you. Xoxo, Mel

Publisher

Melissa Alvelo

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   12: We Were All Human

   We don't always know what somebody is carrying. That's one of the things Mel keeps coming back to in this deeply personal September 11th remembrance. She shares what she remembers from being in seventh grade that morning, the feeling in the classroom, the yellow ribbons and flags that seemed to be everywhere, and the way people came together in the aftermath. But most importantly, she remembers the people. The people who died. The families who lost someone. The survivors. The firefighters, police officers, EMS workers, doctors, nurses, military families, and everyone who served afterward and continues to serve. Twenty-five years later, Mel reflects on what it means to remember without forgetting the humanity underneath it all. We may not be able to change what happened or erase the trauma, but we can decide what we do with what we remember. We can show up. We can love people while they're here. And if somebody needs us, we can be the person who stays. Timestamps: 02:05 September 11th was not just a historic event. For many people, it was the day they lost someone they loved. 04:05 An event can be 25 years old and still be very much alive inside someone who experienced it. 06:19 Mel remembers the powerful sense of community that brought people together after September 11th. 07:31 We don't need another tragedy to remember what we're capable of. We can choose to love and care for each other now. 08:30 You don't need to know everything someone is going through to choose kindness. 11:16 Twenty-five years later, we can honor September 11th by being kind, showing up, and being the person who stays. Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/) Exhale Meditation Studio (https://www.instagram.com/exhale.vb)

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   11: When Life is Lifing

   Life has been lifing, and Mel is giving you a very real update on where she's been. After an earlier than expected birth, becoming a Lolly, soaking up the last days of summer with her family, opening Exhale Meditation Studio, and finding her footing in a new season, Mel finally sits down to talk about everything that happened while the podcast was quiet. This episode is less about having all the answers and more about giving yourself permission to let life be what it is. Mel shares why she doesn't feel guilty for putting the podcast on hold, what she's learning about balance, and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is simply handle what's in front of you. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, or like you're falling behind, this one is for you. Timestamps: 02:04 Becoming a grandmother and navigating an unexpected new chapter 05:05 Opening Exhale Meditation Studio and stepping into a completely new season 08:35 Why taking a break doesn't mean you're failing 09:45 Letting go of the pressure to keep everything moving at the same pace 12:35 Creating a meditation space where people can breathe, slow down, and come back to themselves 14:20 Learning how to balance family, work, motherhood, marriage, and a new business 16:00 Why sometimes you don't need a five-year plan, you just need to handle what's in front of you 17:10 Finding your rhythm again when life changes your plans Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/) Exhale Meditation Studio (https://www.instagram.com/exhale.vb)

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   10: You’re Not Too Much: Healing the Belief That You Feel Too Deeply

   What if the parts of yourself you’ve spent years trying to quiet are actually the parts that allow you to love, connect, and understand others so deeply? Melissa shares a vulnerable conversation about her own experience feeling “too sensitive” and how her faith changed the way she viewed that sensitivity. Through stories of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, prayer, and personal growth, she explores what it looks like to honor your emotions without allowing them to consume you. If you are navigating spiritual growth, healing, emotional awareness, or learning to trust your intuition, this episode will remind you that your sensitivity is not something to fight against. It is something to care for. Timestamps: 00:52 Feeling “too sensitive” and rewriting the story 05:30 Carrying emotions that aren’t yours 07:05 Understanding sensitivity and empathy 09:10 Compassion vs. carrying 11:55 Asking: “Does this belong to me?” 14:30 Listening to your body’s wisdom 16:15 Creating loving boundaries 20:00 Honoring your feelings without losing yourself Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

4. 

   27 Jul 2026

   9: A Letter to the Men We Love

   Men are often praised for being strong, dependable, and selfless. But what happens when carrying everything alone becomes too heavy? This episode is a tribute to the men who wake up early, work hard, love their families, and quietly carry responsibilities that few people ever see. Mel reflects on fatherhood, emotional resilience, men's mental health, and why asking for help has never been a sign of weakness. Whether you're listening as a husband, wife, parent, son, daughter, or friend, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, notice the people carrying the heaviest loads, and remind them they don't have to do it alone. Timestamps: 0:52 – Mel opens with a heartfelt invitation to think about a man you love before listening. 2:35 – A powerful thank you to the men who quietly sacrifice every day. 4:10 – What true masculinity and strength really mean. 6:00 – Why boys need emotional safety, not emotional suppression. 11:10 – Men's suicide statistics and why these conversations matter. 15:15 – Speaking directly to the man who feels like he has to carry everything alone. 18:30 – The strongest men tell the truth about what they're carrying. 21:15 – Why silence is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone. 26:00 – Closing message: The world doesn't need harder men. It needs whole men. Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

5. 

   20 Jul 2026

   8: How One Decision Changed Everything

   What if the life you're hoping for is waiting on the other side of one small decision? This week, Mel shares a reflection about friendship, gratitude, and the unexpected ways life brings people together. Looking back over the past year and a half, she opens up about how one Instagram post, one event, and one simple yes completely transformed her life. Whether you're longing for deeper friendships, navigating a season of loneliness, or simply looking for encouragement, this conversation is a gentle reminder that meaningful connection often grows one small moment at a time. You never know which ordinary day may become the beginning of something extraordinary. Timestamps: 2:10 - Reflecting on unexpected gratitude and asking, "How did I get so lucky?" 3:15 - The Instagram post that led to friendships she never could have imagined. 5:15 - Why life-changing moments rarely feel life-changing in the moment. 6:15 - What "home" really means and how people can become that feeling. 7:20 - Why we should tell people we appreciate them before it's too late. 8:45 - A heartfelt thank you to the friends who changed Mel's life. 10:00 - Encouragement for anyone still searching for their people. 11:15 - "One little yes" may be all it takes to change your life Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

6. 

   13 Jul 2026

   7: The Spirit of a Little Girl Followed My Niece Home.

   What would you do if you caught a glimpse of a spirit out of the corner of your eye? For years, Mel has had one very clear agreement with Spirit: don’t appear in physical form, and don’t interrupt family time. She chooses when to open herself to communication. So when she caught sight of a little girl out of the corner of her eye during a simple family barbecue at her sisters house, she knew something was different. What she discovered wasn’t something to fear. It was a frightened little girl who had followed Mel’s young niece home after riding the school bus and was too scared to go into the light. In this deeply personal episode, Mel shares one of the most unforgettable experiences of her career as a medium. She takes you through what happened that day, how she came to understand why this little girl was there, and the gentle experience of helping her finally find peace. Along the way, Mel also answers some of the questions she’s asked most often: Can spirits become earthbound? Why do some souls not realize they’ve passed? How do you tell the difference between loving energy and fearful energy? And why should compassion always come before fear? Whether you’re curious about mediumship, wondering what happens after we die, or simply looking for a story that may change the way you see the spirit world, this conversation is one you’ll never forget. Content Note: This episode also includes a brief discussion about the death of someone Mel knew following an overdose. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please take care while listening. In this episode you'll learn: • What it feels like to encounter a spirit unexpectedly • Why some souls become earthbound • How Mel distinguishes loving energy from fear • The role faith plays in helping souls find peace • Why compassion is one of our greatest spiritual gifts Timestamps: 2:23 - Mel shares the unexpected moment she saw a little girl in spirit after believing those experiences had stopped. 7:38 - Meeting the little girl in the playroom and realizing she was frightened and lost. 11:20 - Discovering the little girl drowned and unknowingly followed Margot home because she felt safe. 15:20 - Walking Eleanor toward the light and learning more about how she passed. 18:03 - The sky opens and Eleanor crosses into the light in one of Mel's most emotional mediumship experiences. 29:05 - Josh asks how Mel distinguishes loving energy from fearful energy. 35:10 - Can spirits become attached to objects? Mel explains energetic imprints and cleansing secondhand items. 37:22 - Practical ways to spiritually cleanse your home or belongings using faith and intention. 39:10 - Mel explains the prayer of protection she used before helping Eleanor. 41:30 - The biggest lesson from the experience: choosing compassion over fear in every spiritual encounter. Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

7. 

   29 Jun 2026

   6: The Words I Never Want to Hear Again

   In this deeply personal episode, I share a moment from a recent session that I haven’t been able to shake. A client looked at me through tears and said the words I never want to hear again. Because they broke my heart. Join me as I unpack why that moment stayed with me, what I’ve learned from witnessing people in their most vulnerable moments, and why I never want anyone to apologize for being human. If you’ve ever apologized for crying, convinced yourself you’re too much, or felt like you had to carry everything alone, this episode is for you. You don’t have to hold it all together here. Timestamps: 02:07 How we learn to apologize for grief, tears, and emotional overwhelm. 03:07 Why so many people suffer in silence instead of reaching out. 04:25 The powerful moment when emotional walls finally come down. 07:55 The strongest thing you can do is stop pretending you're okay. 09:09 Why healing cannot be rushed or forced into a timeline. 11:25 The difference between carrying someone's pain and holding space for healing. 14:13 Why being fully seen and fully loved creates healing. Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

8. 

   22 Jun 2026

   5: Nobody Talks About This: Sometimes You Outgrow the People You Love

   One of the hardest truths we face is realizing that not everyone is meant to stay forever. In this honest conversation, Mel and Josh explore the grief that comes with changing friendships, shifting family dynamics, and relationships that no longer fit the people we’ve become. Together, they talk about spiritual growth, seasons of life, unanswered prayers, and the difficult reality that sometimes God’s protection comes through subtraction, not addition. This episode isn’t about blame or resentment. It’s about understanding that people can be deeply meaningful without being permanent. Some relationships are lifelong, while others are chapter people, each serving a purpose in our journey. If you’ve ever mourned a friendship, questioned why someone drifted away, or struggled to let go of what a relationship used to be, this conversation is for you. Because maybe not every goodbye is a tragedy. Maybe some goodbyes are graduations. And maybe the goal isn’t to keep everyone forever, but to love people well while they’re here and bless them when they’re not. Some people stay for a lifetime. Some people stay for a season. Both can change your life forever. Timestamps: 02:17 Mel reflects on who she was five years ago and the difficult season that changed everything. 05:11 How chronic pain brought Mel closer to God during one of her darkest seasons. 10:11 The realization that changed how they view friendships and expectations. 12:35 Learning to stop abandoning yourself while constantly showing up for everyone else. 34:16 The powerful lesson of accepting people for who they are. 38:29 Reframing goodbyes as graduations instead of losses. 40:08 Mel's closing message about the true value of relationships. Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

9. 

   15 Jun 2026

   4: When You Need to Put the Heavy Things Down: A Guided Moment of Peace

   What if you gave yourself permission to put the heavy things down, even for a few minutes? In this soothing meditation episode, Mel offers a grounding experience for sensitive souls who have been carrying a lot emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Through guided breathing and a beautiful visualization of protective white light, you'll be invited back into your body, back into the present moment, and back into the truth that you are safe, supported, and loved. Come as you are. Take a breath. And allow yourself to receive exactly what you need. Timestamps: 3:04 - A reminder that sometimes we need less information and more connection to ourselves 3:41 - Guided body awareness practice to release tension and soften into the present moment 5:42 - Powerful affirmations about healing, growth, and honoring where you are 6:45 - Guided white light visualization for protection, peace, and spiritual support 8:58 - Permission to put the heavy things down and return to yourself Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

10. 

    8 Jun 2026

    3: What Do I Do If I Think I'm Awakening?

    If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re like… "Okay… I think this is real… what do I actually do now?!" This episode is that conversation. I’m not giving you a bunch of overwhelming steps or telling you to go figure everything out overnight. I’m walking you through what actually helped me when I was in it...and honestly, what still helps me now. How to slow down instead of spiraling. How to come back into your body when everything feels like too much. How to be mindful of what you’re taking in. And how to start building trust with yourself in a way that actually FEELS safe. Because this isn’t something you have to rush. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Timestamps: 1:18 – What do I do if I think I’m awakening 2:40 – Why it feels overwhelming in the beginning 6:12 – Learning to notice what you actually feel 8:20 – Why journaling matters even when it is messy 10:05 – Sitting with yourself instead of shutting down 12:18 – Supporting your nervous system in simple ways 18:55 – Awakening is meant to deepen your life 21:10 – Building self trust in small moments Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

11. 

    1 Jun 2026

    2: Am I Awakening...or is something wrong with me?

    If you’ve ever had a moment where you’re like… why am I reacting like this? This episode is that. I’m sharing a moment from my own life where I was sitting at breakfast, watching something so simple, and it hit me way deeper than it should have. And in that moment, I realized… this isn’t just me being sensitive. Something is coming up. We talk about what that actually looks like… when old stuff starts surfacing, when your emotions feel bigger than usual, and when you can’t really explain why. Because sometimes it’s not you being “too much.” Sometimes it’s something in you asking to be looked at. If that’s where you are right now… you’re not alone in it. Timestamps: 2:10 – Awakening is not what you expect 4:05 – The breakfast moment that changed everything 7:12 – When your younger self shows up 9:08 – Realizing something deeper is asking for attention 12:20 – Why your reactions feel bigger than the moment 15:03 – When your old life stops fitting 19:10 – Healing and awareness happening at the same time Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

12. 

    18 May 2026

    1: So… I Talk to Dead People (And I Still Love God)

    How do you introduce yourself when what you do makes people a little uncomfortable? That’s something I wrestled with for a long time. In this episode, my husband Joshua and I sit down and share the real story. Not a polished version… just what it actually looked like. From the intuitive experiences I had as a kid that I didn’t have language for, to the moment we walked into a mediumship session as complete skeptics and walked out seeing everything differently. We talk about the faith side of this too… the questions, the tension, and learning how to trust God with something that didn’t fit neatly into what I thought it was supposed to look like. This conversation is for anyone who’s navigating spiritual awakening, grief, or trying to make sense of their experiences while still holding onto their faith. More than anything, I just want you to feel less alone in it. This isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about showing up, being honest about what you’re experiencing, and giving yourself permission to take up space as you do. If you’re new here, this is a really good place to start. Timestamps: 3:55 – Why Mel wanted people to know her before her gift 6:15 – Early intuitive experiences that couldn’t be explained 15:07 – A real life moment that proved her intuition again 19:09 – The turning point that opened everything 27:38 – The meditation experience that shifted everything 37:49 – Why now was finally the time to start the podcast 41:39 – The “porch light” grounding explanation 44:38 – Why spirit gives you what you need, not what you expect Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/) ($80 until June 1st)

13. 

    18 May 2026

    0: Start here. Welcome to Mel in the Mix

    What does it look like to love God, honor your intuition, and heal in real life… all at the same time? That’s really the heart of Mel in the Mix. In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit of my story… what it looked like when my spiritual gifts first started showing up, the internal battle that came with it, and the moments where I almost walked away from it completely. But also… how my faith didn’t fall apart through all of it. It actually deepened. This space is for the ones who feel everything deeply… the sensitive souls, the grieving hearts, the ones who already know they have gifts but aren’t always sure what to do with them… or are scared to even say it out loud. If that's you...you're in the right place. Timestamps: 1:10 — Introduction: who Mel is, her credentials, and her family 2:30 — The confession: being a woman of God who didn't expect her gifts — and the fear that came with them 4:10 — The turning point: God is not fragile, and faith deepened through acceptance 4:55 — Who this podcast is really for: the sensitive, the grieving, the ones mid-awakening 6:05 — The power of having a steady voice when you're walking into something new Connect with Mel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melnthemiddle) Book a Reading (https://melissaalvelo.setmore.com/)

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