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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is your dental practice spending more time managing software than caring for patients? Melissa sits down with Grey Bonin, CEO and Founder of Prahsys, to break down how disconnected dental technology, payment systems, and outdated processes can create unnecessary stress and lost revenue. They discuss software sprawl, payment transparency, credit card fees, fraud prevention, and how better systems can make dental practices easier to manage and more profitable. Grey also explains how AI and CBCT...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A heart attack can make you rethink everything you thought mattered. Dan “Big D” Sakowski joins Melissa for an honest conversation about success, entrepreneurship, family, faith, and the cost of building a life around achievement. Dan shares how chasing money, status, and business success strained the relationships that mattered most, and how a major health scare forced him to rethink his legacy. They explore time freedom, burnout, validation, purpose, and the warning signs we often ignore un...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chronic fatigue, gum inflammation, thyroid issues, and recurring cavities may have more in common than you think.   Melissa sits down with biological dental hygienist Amber White to explore the connection between oral health, the nervous system, nutrition, minerals, and whole-body wellness. Amber explains how biological dentistry looks beyond routine dental care, including the role of the oral microbiome, airway health, nervous system regulation, and mineral balance. They also discuss HT...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chronic fatigue, gum inflammation, thyroid issues, and recurring cavities may have more in common than you think. <br/><br/>Melissa sits down with biological dental hygienist Amber White to explore the connection between oral health, the nervous system, nutrition, minerals, and whole-body wellness.</p><p>Amber explains how biological dentistry looks beyond routine dental care, including the role of the oral microbiome, airway health, nervous system regulation, and mineral balance. They also discuss HTMA testing, CBCT imaging, and how hidden dental infections can sometimes provide important clues when symptoms persist.</p><p>If you’ve been searching for answers beyond the usual dental checkup, this conversation offers a practical look at how your mouth may fit into the bigger picture of your health.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A heart attack at 33 changed Dr. Nammy Patel’s life and the way she practices dentistry. In this episode, Melissa explores the connection between biological dentistry, oral health, airway health, and longevity. Dr. Patel breaks down hidden dental infections, sleep apnea, nasal breathing, the oral microbiome, gum inflammation, and mercury amalgam fillings, while explaining how oral health may influence inflammation, energy, and whole-body health. They also discuss dental burnout, patient anxie...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A heart attack at 33 changed Dr. Nammy Patel’s life and the way she practices dentistry. In this episode, Melissa explores the connection between biological dentistry, oral health, airway health, and longevity.</p><p>Dr. Patel breaks down hidden dental infections, sleep apnea, nasal breathing, the oral microbiome, gum inflammation, and mercury amalgam fillings, while explaining how oral health may influence inflammation, energy, and whole-body health.</p><p>They also discuss dental burnout, patient anxiety, and the daily practices that help Dr. Patel stay grounded.</p><p>If you care about biological dentistry, preventive health, and longevity, this conversation offers a fresh look at why your mouth matters far beyond your smile.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Could hidden dental infections, mercury fillings, or poor airway health be affecting your chronic health? Melissa sits down with biological dentist and author Dr. David Porter to explore the connection between oral health, inflammation, sleep, and brain health. They discuss mercury amalgam, dental implants, root canals, cavitations, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea, along with how informed dental decisions can support a more complete approach to health. If you’re dealing with fatigue, brain f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Could hidden dental infections, mercury fillings, or poor airway health be affecting your chronic health? Melissa sits down with biological dentist and author Dr. David Porter to explore the connection between oral health, inflammation, sleep, and brain health.</p><p>They discuss mercury amalgam, dental implants, root canals, cavitations, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea, along with how informed dental decisions can support a more complete approach to health.</p><p>If you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or poor sleep, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on biological dentistry and root-cause health.</p><p>Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review to help more people discover the mouth-body connection.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Could hidden dental infections, mercury fillings, or poor airway health be affecting your chronic health? Melissa sits down with biological dentist and author Dr. David Porter to explore the connection between oral health, inflammation, sleep, and brain health.</p><p>They discuss mercury amalgam, dental implants, root canals, cavitations, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea, along with how informed dental decisions can support a more complete approach to health.</p><p>If you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or poor sleep, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on biological dentistry and root-cause health.</p><p>Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review to help more people discover the mouth-body connection.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your mouth could be revealing more about your health than you realize. Dr. Seb, a UK biological dentist, explains how breathing, tongue ties, airway health, sleep, and even anxiety can all be connected to what's happening inside your mouth. We get into biological dentistry, myofunctional therapy, root canals, inflammation, and why treating the source often matters more than treating the symptoms. Hit play, share this with someone who's always tired, and leave a review with your biggest takeaw...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Your mouth could be revealing more about your health than you realize. Dr. Seb, a UK biological dentist, explains how breathing, tongue ties, airway health, sleep, and even anxiety can all be connected to what&apos;s happening inside your mouth.</p><p>We get into biological dentistry, myofunctional therapy, root canals, inflammation, and why treating the source often matters more than treating the symptoms.</p><p>Hit play, share this with someone who&apos;s always tired, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your mouth could be revealing more about your health than you realize. Dr. Seb, a UK biological dentist, explains how breathing, tongue ties, airway health, sleep, and even anxiety can all be connected to what&apos;s happening inside your mouth.</p><p>We get into biological dentistry, myofunctional therapy, root canals, inflammation, and why treating the source often matters more than treating the symptoms.</p><p>Hit play, share this with someone who&apos;s always tired, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are peptides worth the hype, or are they just another wellness trend? After a year of personal experience, Melissa sits down with SSRP health coach Anthony Castore to separate fact from fiction and explore how peptides may support energy, recovery, metabolism, and cellular health. Together, they break down popular peptides like tirzepatide, BPC-157, SS31, MOTS-c, and thymosin alpha 1, explaining how they work, who they may benefit, and why your overall health matters more than chasing the lat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Are peptides worth the hype, or are they just another wellness trend? After a year of personal experience, Melissa sits down with SSRP health coach Anthony Castore to separate fact from fiction and explore how peptides may support energy, recovery, metabolism, and cellular health.</p><p>Together, they break down popular peptides like tirzepatide, BPC-157, SS31, MOTS-c, and thymosin alpha 1, explaining how they work, who they may benefit, and why your overall health matters more than chasing the latest protocol. The conversation also covers mitochondria, inflammation, detox, mercury exposure, and why building a healthy foundation should come before any advanced therapy.</p><p>If you&apos;re curious about peptide therapy, biohacking, or optimizing your health, this episode offers a balanced, practical place to start. Subscribe, share it with someone who&apos;s peptide-curious, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are peptides worth the hype, or are they just another wellness trend? After a year of personal experience, Melissa sits down with SSRP health coach Anthony Castore to separate fact from fiction and explore how peptides may support energy, recovery, metabolism, and cellular health.</p><p>Together, they break down popular peptides like tirzepatide, BPC-157, SS31, MOTS-c, and thymosin alpha 1, explaining how they work, who they may benefit, and why your overall health matters more than chasing the latest protocol. The conversation also covers mitochondria, inflammation, detox, mercury exposure, and why building a healthy foundation should come before any advanced therapy.</p><p>If you&apos;re curious about peptide therapy, biohacking, or optimizing your health, this episode offers a balanced, practical place to start. Subscribe, share it with someone who&apos;s peptide-curious, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>No one tells you how easy it is to lose yourself while chasing a career in healthcare. <br/><br/>Melissa sits down with Dr. Daisy Clark for an honest conversation about the pressure to perform, the fear of falling behind, and why so many students and clinicians end up exhausted before their careers truly begin.</p><p>Together, they unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism, academic stress, ADHD, and the constant drive to achieve. Dr. Clark shares the lessons that helped her move from survival mode to a healthier, more sustainable way of living, along with simple practices that protect your energy without sacrificing your goals.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re in healthcare or simply feeling overwhelmed by life&apos;s demands, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that success should never come at the expense of your well-being.</p><p>Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs the reminder, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one tells you how easy it is to lose yourself while chasing a career in healthcare. <br/><br/>Melissa sits down with Dr. Daisy Clark for an honest conversation about the pressure to perform, the fear of falling behind, and why so many students and clinicians end up exhausted before their careers truly begin.</p><p>Together, they unpack the hidden cost of perfectionism, academic stress, ADHD, and the constant drive to achieve. Dr. Clark shares the lessons that helped her move from survival mode to a healthier, more sustainable way of living, along with simple practices that protect your energy without sacrificing your goals.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re in healthcare or simply feeling overwhelmed by life&apos;s demands, this episode offers a refreshing reminder that success should never come at the expense of your well-being.</p><p>Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs the reminder, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people never think to connect their mouth with their brain, sleep, energy, or chronic health symptoms.   In this conversation, Melissa sits down with biological dentist Dr. Sachin Karande to explain why that connection may be one of the most overlooked pieces of modern healthcare. Drawing from his experience in both traditional and biological dentistry, DDr. Sachin Karande shares why hidden oral infections, poor airway function, teeth grinding, and chronic inflammation can affect fa...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Most people never think to connect their mouth with their brain, sleep, energy, or chronic health symptoms</b>. <br/><br/>In this conversation, Melissa sits down with biological dentist Dr. Sachin Karande to explain why that connection may be one of the most overlooked pieces of modern healthcare.</p><p>Drawing from his experience in both traditional and biological dentistry, DDr. Sachin Karande shares why hidden oral infections, poor airway function, teeth grinding, and chronic inflammation can affect far more than your smile. He also explains how looking at the whole person instead of just the teeth can uncover problems that standard dental visits often miss.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re dealing with fatigue, chronic pain, poor sleep, or simply want a different perspective on health, this episode will change the way you think about dentistry and what happens inside your mouth.</p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, share it with someone looking for answers, and leave a review to help more people discover the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your dentist says everything looks fine, but your body says otherwise?   In this episode, Melissa sits down with wellness entrepreneur Marissa Maggio Herelson to explore hidden jaw infections, cavitations, root canals, and why a CBCT scan can reveal what traditional X-rays often miss. Marissa shares the health journey that changed everything, including a last-minute decision that uncovered jawbone necrosis and led her to rethink oral health. They also discuss ceramic implants, hi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What if your dentist says everything looks fine, but your body says otherwise? <br/><br/>In this episode, Melissa sits down with wellness entrepreneur Marissa Maggio Herelson to explore hidden jaw infections, cavitations, root canals, and why a CBCT scan can reveal what traditional X-rays often miss.</p><p>Marissa shares the health journey that changed everything, including a last-minute decision that uncovered jawbone necrosis and led her to rethink oral health. They also discuss ceramic implants, hidden inflammation, and why not all biological dentists approach treatment the same way.</p><p>The conversation expands into airway health, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and how poor sleep can quietly affect healing and overall health. You&apos;ll also learn practical questions to ask your dentist and simple ways to support recovery after dental procedures.</p><p>If you&apos;ve ever had a root canal, wisdom teeth removed, or struggle with snoring and fatigue, this episode will change how you think about oral health. Subscribe, share, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if your dentist says everything looks fine, but your body says otherwise? <br/><br/>In this episode, Melissa sits down with wellness entrepreneur Marissa Maggio Herelson to explore hidden jaw infections, cavitations, root canals, and why a CBCT scan can reveal what traditional X-rays often miss.</p><p>Marissa shares the health journey that changed everything, including a last-minute decision that uncovered jawbone necrosis and led her to rethink oral health. They also discuss ceramic implants, hidden inflammation, and why not all biological dentists approach treatment the same way.</p><p>The conversation expands into airway health, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, and how poor sleep can quietly affect healing and overall health. You&apos;ll also learn practical questions to ask your dentist and simple ways to support recovery after dental procedures.</p><p>If you&apos;ve ever had a root canal, wisdom teeth removed, or struggle with snoring and fatigue, this episode will change how you think about oral health. Subscribe, share, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if 15 minutes a day could help prevent burnout before it takes over?</b> <br/><br/>Melissa sits down with holistic dentist and Rest to Thrive founder Dr. Diana Liu to explore why so many high achievers live in fight or flight, and how that shows up as chronic pain, poor sleep, anxiety, and exhaustion.</p><p>They unpack the unique stress of dentistry, from precision work and patient anxiety to packed schedules and perfectionism. Dr. Liu explains how nervous system patterns like procrastination, overworking, and indecision are often survival responses, not personality flaws.</p><p>You&apos;ll also learn simple tools you can use in just minutes, including mindful movement, recovery practices between patients, breathwork, and co-regulation techniques that help both providers and patients feel calmer.</p><p>If you care about nervous system health, burnout recovery, and sustainable performance, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if 15 minutes a day could help prevent burnout before it takes over?</b> <br/><br/>Melissa sits down with holistic dentist and Rest to Thrive founder Dr. Diana Liu to explore why so many high achievers live in fight or flight, and how that shows up as chronic pain, poor sleep, anxiety, and exhaustion.</p><p>They unpack the unique stress of dentistry, from precision work and patient anxiety to packed schedules and perfectionism. Dr. Liu explains how nervous system patterns like procrastination, overworking, and indecision are often survival responses, not personality flaws.</p><p>You&apos;ll also learn simple tools you can use in just minutes, including mindful movement, recovery practices between patients, breathwork, and co-regulation techniques that help both providers and patients feel calmer.</p><p>If you care about nervous system health, burnout recovery, and sustainable performance, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the best thing you do for your family this summer is slow down? <br/><br/></b>In this episode, Melissa shares how summer break can become a powerful time for nervous system regulation, deeper connection, and healthier rhythms for the whole family.</p><p>From breathwork and morning sunlight to boredom, creativity, and one-on-one time with your kids, this conversation is full of simple ways to reduce stress and build resilience. Melissa also explores co-regulation, sleep, airway health, and why a calmer summer can set the stage for a stronger school year.</p><p>If your family needs a reset, this episode offers practical tools to help you slow down, reconnect, and thrive. <br/><br/>Subscribe, share it with a parent, and leave a review to help more families find these conversations.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mercury exposure in dentistry, brain fog, and heavy metal toxicity can show up quietly even in high performers.   In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Jigar Gandhi, who shares the moment his memory started slipping during surgery and his team noticed something was wrong. From there, we explore mercury exposure in dentistry, heavy metal toxicity, and how symptoms can be dismissed or misunderstood for years. Dr. Gandhi explains how testing like DMPS chelation helped uncover what was...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Mercury exposure in dentistry, brain fog, and heavy metal toxicity can show up quietly even in high performers.</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Jigar Gandhi, who shares the moment his memory started slipping during surgery and his team noticed something was wrong.</p><p>From there, we explore mercury exposure in dentistry, heavy metal toxicity, and how symptoms can be dismissed or misunderstood for years. Dr. Gandhi explains how testing like DMPS chelation helped uncover what was happening, why detox must be carefully guided, and what can happen when the body is pushed too fast during recovery.</p><p>We also dive into methylation, MTHFR, supplement overwhelm, and why precision-based support can matter more than generic protocols. The conversation expands into biological dentistry, cavitations, airway health, and the connection between oral health, inflammation, and the nervous system.</p><p>If you are interested in detox, functional health, or holistic dentistry, share this episode, subscribe, and leave a review with the symptom you think gets overlooked most.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Mercury exposure in dentistry, brain fog, and heavy metal toxicity can show up quietly even in high performers.</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, Melissa sits down with Dr. Jigar Gandhi, who shares the moment his memory started slipping during surgery and his team noticed something was wrong.</p><p>From there, we explore mercury exposure in dentistry, heavy metal toxicity, and how symptoms can be dismissed or misunderstood for years. Dr. Gandhi explains how testing like DMPS chelation helped uncover what was happening, why detox must be carefully guided, and what can happen when the body is pushed too fast during recovery.</p><p>We also dive into methylation, MTHFR, supplement overwhelm, and why precision-based support can matter more than generic protocols. The conversation expands into biological dentistry, cavitations, airway health, and the connection between oral health, inflammation, and the nervous system.</p><p>If you are interested in detox, functional health, or holistic dentistry, share this episode, subscribe, and leave a review with the symptom you think gets overlooked most.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A marathon qualifier one week before a biopsy, then the words no 31-year-old expects to hear: breast cancer. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Marina Blackford for a raw, practical, hope-filled conversation about what happens when your body speaks and you finally listen.</p><p>Marina shares her stage two triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, learning she is BRCA1 positive, and the decisions that followed, including second opinions and finding the right care team. She also challenges the idea of “chemo versus holistic” and shares how she combined both to stay grounded and informed.</p><p>We talk real chemo side effects and what actually helped, from acupuncture and ginger tea to simple routines that made treatment more manageable, plus the mindset shifts that carried her through fear, hair loss, and big life decisions.</p><p>If you are walking through diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode brings clarity, steadiness, and hope. Subscribe, share it, and leave a review to help someone else find it.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if healing after dental work has as much to do with your nervous system as the procedure itself? In this episode, we explore why some people recover quickly after extractions while others struggle with lingering pain, inflammation, and delayed healing. We dive into cavitations, bone health, and the connection between stress, fear, and the body's ability to repair. From biological dentistry to nervous system regulation, this conversation looks at the often-overlooked factors that may infl...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if healing after dental work has as much to do with your nervous system as the procedure itself? In this episode, we explore why some people recover quickly after extractions while others struggle with lingering pain, inflammation, and delayed healing.</p><p>We dive into cavitations, bone health, and the connection between stress, fear, and the body&apos;s ability to repair. From biological dentistry to nervous system regulation, this conversation looks at the often-overlooked factors that may influence recovery.</p><p>You&apos;ll also hear practical tools for reducing dental anxiety and supporting healing, including breathwork, weighted blankets, calming environments, and the power of feeling truly heard by your provider.</p><p>If you&apos;ve ever feared the dentist or wondered why healing didn&apos;t go as expected, this episode offers a fresh perspective. <br/><br/>Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the one thing that would make your dental experience better.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if beef is not the problem, but how we farm it is?  This episode breaks down how regenerative agriculture and regenerative ranching can shift the climate conversation by focusing on better grazing and smarter manure management. We explore rotational grazing in simple terms and how it supports soil health, plant regrowth, and microbial balance. We also look at how captured manure can be converted into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil inputs that improve the whole farm system. ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if beef is not the problem, but how we farm it is?<br/><br/></b>This episode breaks down how regenerative agriculture and regenerative ranching can shift the climate conversation by focusing on better grazing and smarter manure management.</p><p>We explore rotational grazing in simple terms and how it supports soil health, plant regrowth, and microbial balance. We also look at how captured manure can be converted into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil inputs that improve the whole farm system.</p><p>The conversation also covers nutrition, including why beef is a dense source of protein, amino acids, and nutrients linked to strength, recovery, and longevity, plus what changes when it is removed from the diet.</p><p>If you care about food systems, soil health, and real nutrition, this episode brings it together. Subscribe, share it, and leave a review with your biggest question about regenerative farming.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Dentistry often looks stable and respected from the outside, but the lived experience can be far more intense. This episode looks at burnout, chronic stress, and why so many dental professionals quietly reach their limits.</p><p>We explore the real pressures behind the profession, including dental school debt, insurance delays, production demands, and the constant drive for clinical perfection. Even high performers can feel like it is never enough when every detail carries high stakes.</p><p>We also look at the day-to-day environment of dentistry, from working in close contact with anxious patients to staying calm under constant pressure. Over time, this can keep the nervous system in a prolonged stress state that affects the body and mind.</p><p>If this resonates, share it with someone in the field, subscribe, and leave a review with what part of this conversation stood out to you.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dentistry often looks stable and respected from the outside, but the lived experience can be far more intense. This episode looks at burnout, chronic stress, and why so many dental professionals quietly reach their limits.</p><p>We explore the real pressures behind the profession, including dental school debt, insurance delays, production demands, and the constant drive for clinical perfection. Even high performers can feel like it is never enough when every detail carries high stakes.</p><p>We also look at the day-to-day environment of dentistry, from working in close contact with anxious patients to staying calm under constant pressure. Over time, this can keep the nervous system in a prolonged stress state that affects the body and mind.</p><p>If this resonates, share it with someone in the field, subscribe, and leave a review with what part of this conversation stood out to you.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can have all the grit in the world and still feel stuck, because willpower is not the first domino. This episode explores how thought patterns quietly shape emotions, behaviors, relationships, and the way we respond when life feels heavy. We look at how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, why anxiety and depression are not just mindset issues, and how self-sabotage often comes from unconscious loops rather than lack of effort. You’ll also hear practical ways to build awareness, re...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>You can have all the grit in the world and still feel stuck, because willpower is not the first domino. This episode explores how thought patterns quietly shape emotions, behaviors, relationships, and the way we respond when life feels heavy.</p><p>We look at how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, why anxiety and depression are not just mindset issues, and how self-sabotage often comes from unconscious loops rather than lack of effort.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical ways to build awareness, regulate your emotions, and catch patterns earlier without shame. The goal is simple. Notice what is happening, understand the thought behind it, and take one small step in a better direction.</p><p>Subscribe, share with someone who needs this, and leave a review with one thought you’re ready to stop believing.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can have all the grit in the world and still feel stuck, because willpower is not the first domino. This episode explores how thought patterns quietly shape emotions, behaviors, relationships, and the way we respond when life feels heavy.</p><p>We look at how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, why anxiety and depression are not just mindset issues, and how self-sabotage often comes from unconscious loops rather than lack of effort.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical ways to build awareness, regulate your emotions, and catch patterns earlier without shame. The goal is simple. Notice what is happening, understand the thought behind it, and take one small step in a better direction.</p><p>Subscribe, share with someone who needs this, and leave a review with one thought you’re ready to stop believing.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Silver fillings” sound harmless until you learn they can be made of up to 50% mercury. This episode follows that realization into a bigger conversation about how mercury amalgam became standard in dentistry, why many European countries have restricted it, and why it is still commonly used in the US, often shaped by insurance and Medicaid coverage. We also explore the history most patients never hear. Early mercury-based dental pastes replaced tooth extraction in the 1800s, but industrial exp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“Silver fillings” sound harmless until you learn they can be made of up to 50% mercury. This episode follows that realization into a bigger conversation about how mercury amalgam became standard in dentistry, why many European countries have restricted it, and why it is still commonly used in the US, often shaped by insurance and Medicaid coverage.</p><p>We also explore the history most patients never hear. Early mercury-based dental pastes replaced tooth extraction in the 1800s, but industrial exposure in other fields revealed serious neurological effects, raising long-standing questions about safety and informed consent in modern use.</p><p>For those with existing fillings, we cover what safe removal actually involves, including the SMART protocol and why proper training matters. We also discuss alternative materials like composite resin and ceramic options, along with functional medicine approaches some people use to support the body after exposure.</p><p>If this changes how you think about dental care, share it, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Silver fillings” sound harmless until you learn they can be made of up to 50% mercury. This episode follows that realization into a bigger conversation about how mercury amalgam became standard in dentistry, why many European countries have restricted it, and why it is still commonly used in the US, often shaped by insurance and Medicaid coverage.</p><p>We also explore the history most patients never hear. Early mercury-based dental pastes replaced tooth extraction in the 1800s, but industrial exposure in other fields revealed serious neurological effects, raising long-standing questions about safety and informed consent in modern use.</p><p>For those with existing fillings, we cover what safe removal actually involves, including the SMART protocol and why proper training matters. We also discuss alternative materials like composite resin and ceramic options, along with functional medicine approaches some people use to support the body after exposure.</p><p>If this changes how you think about dental care, share it, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word “cancer” can feel like a verdict, but this conversation offers a different lens. Melissa sits down with Mellisa Nuclos, who shares her leukemia diagnosis and the choice to face it with faith, intention, and hope instead of fear.</p><p>They explore what truly helps in a health crisis, including supportive people, protecting your mindset, breathwork, rest, and nervous system care. Melissa also shares a shift from fear-based prayers to trust, and the power of speaking life over your body and circumstances.</p><p>If you or someone you love is facing a diagnosis, this episode brings grounded hope and practical tools. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more people find it.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[You can be the one everyone relies on and still feel overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means your nervous system is overloaded. Melissa sits down with author and nervous system coach Kristen Merwin to talk about burnout, perfectionism, and the hidden weight many women carry. Kristen shares her turning point and introduces her Return practice, a simple, body-based way to regulate, separate facts from stories, and take clear next steps. They also cover practic...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>You can be the one everyone relies on and still feel overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means your nervous system is overloaded.</p><p>Melissa sits down with author and nervous system coach Kristen Merwin to talk about burnout, perfectionism, and the hidden weight many women carry. Kristen shares her turning point and introduces her Return practice, a simple, body-based way to regulate, separate facts from stories, and take clear next steps.</p><p>They also cover practical tools like breathwork, vagus nerve support, and co-regulation with kids, plus how emotional patterns shape family dynamics. If you want more calm, clarity, and steadiness in your life, this episode gives you a place to start.</p><p>Subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the tool you’ll try first.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can be the one everyone relies on and still feel overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means your nervous system is overloaded.</p><p>Melissa sits down with author and nervous system coach Kristen Merwin to talk about burnout, perfectionism, and the hidden weight many women carry. Kristen shares her turning point and introduces her Return practice, a simple, body-based way to regulate, separate facts from stories, and take clear next steps.</p><p>They also cover practical tools like breathwork, vagus nerve support, and co-regulation with kids, plus how emotional patterns shape family dynamics. If you want more calm, clarity, and steadiness in your life, this episode gives you a place to start.</p><p>Subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the tool you’ll try first.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Put your hand on your heart, take one slow breath, and hear the national anthem in a new way. In this episode, Melissa sits down with author and singer Randa Stratton Dutcher, who opens with a powerful performance and a conversation about what the Star-Spangled Banner represents, including hope, resilience, and the courage to keep going. The conversation moves into the story behind Fort McHenry, then into Randa’s personal journey through divorce, single motherhood, anxiety, depression, and re...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Put your hand on your heart, take one slow breath, and hear the national anthem in a new way. In this episode, Melissa sits down with author and singer Randa Stratton Dutcher, who opens with a powerful performance and a conversation about what the Star-Spangled Banner represents, including hope, resilience, and the courage to keep going.</p><p>The conversation moves into the story behind Fort McHenry, then into Randa’s personal journey through divorce, single motherhood, anxiety, depression, and rebuilding her voice from the ground up. She shares how small daily choices supported her healing, and how music, breath, and nervous system regulation can support emotional recovery.</p><p>They also explore comparison, self-doubt, and a simple “truth list” practice that helps bring clarity when thoughts feel overwhelming. From the Houston Rodeo stage to her writing and mission, Randa’s story centers on finding her voice and refusing to shrink it.</p><p>If this episode resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Put your hand on your heart, take one slow breath, and hear the national anthem in a new way. In this episode, Melissa sits down with author and singer Randa Stratton Dutcher, who opens with a powerful performance and a conversation about what the Star-Spangled Banner represents, including hope, resilience, and the courage to keep going.</p><p>The conversation moves into the story behind Fort McHenry, then into Randa’s personal journey through divorce, single motherhood, anxiety, depression, and rebuilding her voice from the ground up. She shares how small daily choices supported her healing, and how music, breath, and nervous system regulation can support emotional recovery.</p><p>They also explore comparison, self-doubt, and a simple “truth list” practice that helps bring clarity when thoughts feel overwhelming. From the Houston Rodeo stage to her writing and mission, Randa’s story centers on finding her voice and refusing to shrink it.</p><p>If this episode resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Your body may not need a stricter protocol. It may need to feel safe first. We start with grounding breaths and explore why gut issues, fatigue, stress, and hormonal struggles persist even after trying “everything.”</p><p>We break down the nervous system, showing how fight-or-flight blocks rest, repair, and clarity, and why slowing down reduces inflammation and reveals next steps. I share practical ways faith, science, and simple daily practices—breathwork, journaling, meditation, and affirmations—can help you hear your body and take charge of your health.</p><p>If you’ve been chasing the next fix, start with one long exhale. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the practice that helps you feel safe in your body.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your body may not need a stricter protocol. It may need to feel safe first. We start with grounding breaths and explore why gut issues, fatigue, stress, and hormonal struggles persist even after trying “everything.”</p><p>We break down the nervous system, showing how fight-or-flight blocks rest, repair, and clarity, and why slowing down reduces inflammation and reveals next steps. I share practical ways faith, science, and simple daily practices—breathwork, journaling, meditation, and affirmations—can help you hear your body and take charge of your health.</p><p>If you’ve been chasing the next fix, start with one long exhale. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the practice that helps you feel safe in your body.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your gut is trying to tell you something!   I’m Melissa Sue Methven, author of The Gut God Connection, and I share how stress, grief, and everyday life affect digestion, inflammation, and clarity and how listening to your body can guide real healing. We explore simple, practical ways to calm the nervous system through breathwork, meditation, journaling, and affirmations so change can take hold. Gut health is a whole-system issue, from oral care and mental health to toxins, mold, and heavy met...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your gut is trying to tell you something! <br/><br/>I’m Melissa Sue Methven, author of <em>The Gut God Connection</em>, and I share how stress, grief, and everyday life affect digestion, inflammation, and clarity and how listening to your body can guide real healing.</p><p>We explore simple, practical ways to calm the nervous system through breathwork, meditation, journaling, and affirmations so change can take hold. Gut health is a whole-system issue, from oral care and mental health to toxins, mold, and heavy metals. I also share prayers, grounding exercises, and the story behind the zebra on the cover, showing why balance matters more than rigid rules.</p><p>At the end, follow a guided moment to soften grief, shame, and tension with hand-on-heart breaths and “I am” statements. <br/><br/>Subscribe, share with someone who needs steadiness, and leave a review to help more people reconnect with their bodies and vitality.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Addiction doesn’t always look like chaos; it can be a hidden bottle, a high-functioning career running on fumes, or a family quietly walking on eggshells while everything “seems fine.”   Addiction is often a response to pain and disconnection, not a moral failing. Melissa talks with Dr. Don Middleton, physician, founder of the Dunamis Initiative, and author of The Dunamis Effect. He shares his recovery story, explores high-functioning addiction, and explains how strict abstinence can tur...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Addiction doesn’t always look like chaos; it can be a hidden bottle, a high-functioning career running on fumes, or a family quietly walking on eggshells while everything “seems fine.” <br/><br/>Addiction is often a response to pain and disconnection, not a moral failing.</p><p>Melissa talks with Dr. Don Middleton, physician, founder of the Dunamis Initiative, and author of <em>The Dunamis Effect</em>. He shares his recovery story, explores high-functioning addiction, and explains how strict abstinence can turn into crossover behaviors like food, control, or compulsive self-soothing.</p><p>We cover practical tools: dopamine and the brain’s reward system, neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, and daily habits, sleep, movement, nutrition, and breathwork. We also discuss faith and surrender, and why spiritual community can be key to recovery.</p><p>If this episode gives you clarity, share it, subscribe, and leave a review to help more people find hope.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Addiction doesn’t always look like chaos; it can be a hidden bottle, a high-functioning career running on fumes, or a family quietly walking on eggshells while everything “seems fine.” <br/><br/>Addiction is often a response to pain and disconnection, not a moral failing.</p><p>Melissa talks with Dr. Don Middleton, physician, founder of the Dunamis Initiative, and author of <em>The Dunamis Effect</em>. He shares his recovery story, explores high-functioning addiction, and explains how strict abstinence can turn into crossover behaviors like food, control, or compulsive self-soothing.</p><p>We cover practical tools: dopamine and the brain’s reward system, neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, and daily habits, sleep, movement, nutrition, and breathwork. We also discuss faith and surrender, and why spiritual community can be key to recovery.</p><p>If this episode gives you clarity, share it, subscribe, and leave a review to help more people find hope.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What does it take to rebuild your life more than once and still choose love every time?</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, Melissa sits down with her mom, Suzie, a bilingual trailblazer, retreat builder, and realtor who treats homes like havens and clients like family. Together they trace the story of their family from Quebec to Vancouver to Arizona and reflect on the moments that shaped resilience, faith, and the courage to begin again.</p><p>Suzie shares what it was like to arrive in a new country, learn English from scratch, and find creative ways to build opportunity without a safety net. She talks about creating a lakeside retreat where guests come to rest and reconnect, and how that same heart now guides her real estate work, helping families release the past and step into new seasons with clarity and peace.</p><p>The conversation moves through grief, forgiveness, and the small daily practices that keep life grounded. Melissa and Suzie reflect on prayer, gratitude, intention, and the quiet ways love shows up in everyday moments. <br/><br/>If you are navigating change, loss, or a new beginning, this episode offers perspective, warmth, and a reminder that home is something you carry within you.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your own thoughts are quietly sabotaging your health, energy, and relationships?   We sit down with Lea Llovio to explore how thought ripples through your nervous system, alters hormones and neurotransmitters, and quietly steers choices, relationships, and long-term wellbeing. Lea shows how mastering the mind begins with small, trusted steps.  Rumination fuels stress chemistry while kinder inner language opens space for healing. We discuss trauma, generational patterns, and why reprog...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your own thoughts are quietly sabotaging your health, energy, and relationships? <br/><br/></b>We sit down with Lea Llovio to explore how thought ripples through your nervous system, alters hormones and neurotransmitters, and quietly steers choices, relationships, and long-term wellbeing.</p><p>Lea shows how mastering the mind begins with small, trusted steps.<br/><br/>Rumination fuels stress chemistry while kinder inner language opens space for healing. We discuss trauma, generational patterns, and why reprogramming habits can raise the baseline for your whole family.</p><p>Practical tools anchor the episode, including a five-minute morning ritual, anchor words for stressful moments, and energy hygiene practices. We also cover diet, sleep, environment, and why blessing your tools from food to supplements helps the nervous system receive support.</p><p>Thought becomes chemistry, chemistry becomes action, and action shapes your energy and environment. Follow, share, and leave a review to help others find these tools. <br/><br/>Which anchor word will you choose today?</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your own thoughts are quietly sabotaging your health, energy, and relationships? <br/><br/></b>We sit down with Lea Llovio to explore how thought ripples through your nervous system, alters hormones and neurotransmitters, and quietly steers choices, relationships, and long-term wellbeing.</p><p>Lea shows how mastering the mind begins with small, trusted steps.<br/><br/>Rumination fuels stress chemistry while kinder inner language opens space for healing. We discuss trauma, generational patterns, and why reprogramming habits can raise the baseline for your whole family.</p><p>Practical tools anchor the episode, including a five-minute morning ritual, anchor words for stressful moments, and energy hygiene practices. We also cover diet, sleep, environment, and why blessing your tools from food to supplements helps the nervous system receive support.</p><p>Thought becomes chemistry, chemistry becomes action, and action shapes your energy and environment. Follow, share, and leave a review to help others find these tools. <br/><br/>Which anchor word will you choose today?</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if aging isn’t inevitable and “normal” decline is optional? Dave Pascoe, cybersecurity expert turned longevity explorer, breaks down how stress, sleep, movement, food, and smart detox can rewind your biological clock.   He shares the telomere test that changed everything for him, recovery habits that built resilience, and why mastering the basics beats flashy biohacks. From peptides like BPC-157 for repair to epitalon for better sleep, targeted tools work when used thoughtfully. Mon...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if aging isn’t inevitable and “normal” decline is optional?</b></p><p><b>Dave Pascoe</b>, cybersecurity expert turned longevity explorer, breaks down how stress, sleep, movement, food, and smart detox can rewind your biological clock. <br/><br/>He shares the telomere test that changed everything for him, recovery habits that built resilience, and why mastering the basics beats flashy biohacks.</p><p>From peptides like BPC-157 for repair to epitalon for better sleep, targeted tools work when used thoughtfully. Monthly detox routines, heavy metal awareness, and biomarker tracking make changes safe and effective. <br/><br/>Plus, simple habit stacks like rebounding in the morning or light therapy in dark seasons create consistency. <br/><br/>Spirituality, community, and media hygiene all play a role in a calmer nervous system and healthier aging.</p><p>Which basic habit will you upgrade first? Share with a friend and start building longevity today.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if aging isn’t inevitable and “normal” decline is optional?</b></p><p><b>Dave Pascoe</b>, cybersecurity expert turned longevity explorer, breaks down how stress, sleep, movement, food, and smart detox can rewind your biological clock. <br/><br/>He shares the telomere test that changed everything for him, recovery habits that built resilience, and why mastering the basics beats flashy biohacks.</p><p>From peptides like BPC-157 for repair to epitalon for better sleep, targeted tools work when used thoughtfully. Monthly detox routines, heavy metal awareness, and biomarker tracking make changes safe and effective. <br/><br/>Plus, simple habit stacks like rebounding in the morning or light therapy in dark seasons create consistency. <br/><br/>Spirituality, community, and media hygiene all play a role in a calmer nervous system and healthier aging.</p><p>Which basic habit will you upgrade first? Share with a friend and start building longevity today.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Fear shouldn’t shape your dental experience, yet it does. <br/><br/>We talk with Dr. Preeya, founder of The Whole Tooth in Dallas, about how regulating the nervous system before, during, and after care transforms outcomes. From guided breathwork and acoustic resonance to NuCalm and natural light, these practical tools make dentistry safer, calmer, and more effective.</p><p>Dr. Preeya explains what the mouth reveals about overall health—how mouth breathing, narrow airways, and clenching reflect stress—and why stabilizing the oral ecosystem and nervous system matters before making irreversible choices like root canals or implants. <br/><br/>We cover the oral microbiome, nutrient support, and small daily practices like nasal breathing and red light therapy that help both patients and teams reset.</p><p>If you dread the drill, struggle with sleep, or wonder why teeth keep breaking, this conversation offers a roadmap that starts with breath and ends with better healing. <br/><br/>Subscribe, share, and leave a review with one change that would make your next dental visit calmer.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fear shouldn’t shape your dental experience, yet it does. <br/><br/>We talk with Dr. Preeya, founder of The Whole Tooth in Dallas, about how regulating the nervous system before, during, and after care transforms outcomes. From guided breathwork and acoustic resonance to NuCalm and natural light, these practical tools make dentistry safer, calmer, and more effective.</p><p>Dr. Preeya explains what the mouth reveals about overall health—how mouth breathing, narrow airways, and clenching reflect stress—and why stabilizing the oral ecosystem and nervous system matters before making irreversible choices like root canals or implants. <br/><br/>We cover the oral microbiome, nutrient support, and small daily practices like nasal breathing and red light therapy that help both patients and teams reset.</p><p>If you dread the drill, struggle with sleep, or wonder why teeth keep breaking, this conversation offers a roadmap that starts with breath and ends with better healing. <br/><br/>Subscribe, share, and leave a review with one change that would make your next dental visit calmer.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fear and relapse after the pink cloud fades are often blamed on a lack of willpower, but this conversation challenges that idea by asking a more important question: what happens when the brain itself is depleted.   In this episode, we sit down with Lori, 29 years sober and author of Born Addict, to explore how unresolved biochemical imbalances can keep people stuck in anxiety, cravings, and emotional flatness even years into sobriety, and how targeted nutrition can change the trajectory ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Fear and relapse after the pink cloud fades are often blamed on a lack of willpower, but this conversation challenges that idea by asking a more important question: <b>what happens when the brain itself is depleted.</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, we sit down with Lori, 29 years sober and author of Born Addict, to explore how unresolved biochemical imbalances can keep people stuck in anxiety, cravings, and emotional flatness even years into sobriety, and how targeted nutrition can change the trajectory of recovery.</p><p>We connect personal story with research, from the long depression experienced by Bill Wilson to the work of Abram Hoffer using niacin, and modern findings from Kenneth Blum on Reward Deficiency Syndrome. When dopamine is under-resourced, the brain keeps searching, often swapping alcohol for sugar, nicotine, caffeine, or constant stimulation, unless those neurotransmitter systems are properly supported.</p><p>Lori shares a practical and realistic framework that starts with stabilizing blood sugar through food, rebuilding with foundational nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and omega 3s, and using targeted amino acids to support dopamine and serotonin so cravings ease and clarity returns. <br/><br/>If sobriety feels anxious, exhausting, or joyless, this episode offers a grounded reminder that feeding the brain is not optional, it is the foundation that allows therapy, community, and spiritual growth to actually take hold.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fear and relapse after the pink cloud fades are often blamed on a lack of willpower, but this conversation challenges that idea by asking a more important question: <b>what happens when the brain itself is depleted.</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, we sit down with Lori, 29 years sober and author of Born Addict, to explore how unresolved biochemical imbalances can keep people stuck in anxiety, cravings, and emotional flatness even years into sobriety, and how targeted nutrition can change the trajectory of recovery.</p><p>We connect personal story with research, from the long depression experienced by Bill Wilson to the work of Abram Hoffer using niacin, and modern findings from Kenneth Blum on Reward Deficiency Syndrome. When dopamine is under-resourced, the brain keeps searching, often swapping alcohol for sugar, nicotine, caffeine, or constant stimulation, unless those neurotransmitter systems are properly supported.</p><p>Lori shares a practical and realistic framework that starts with stabilizing blood sugar through food, rebuilding with foundational nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and omega 3s, and using targeted amino acids to support dopamine and serotonin so cravings ease and clarity returns. <br/><br/>If sobriety feels anxious, exhausting, or joyless, this episode offers a grounded reminder that feeding the brain is not optional, it is the foundation that allows therapy, community, and spiritual growth to actually take hold.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fear blocks healing, and the dental chair makes it obvious.   We sit down with Dr. DeSanti, a biological dentist in Arizona, to explore how a calm nervous system improves outcomes—from extractions and root canals to daily care. He shares a slower, relationship-focused approach that listens first and treats second. Learn how biological dentistry works in plain terms: CBCT 3D imaging for hidden infections and airway issues, oral microbiome testing for targeted care, and bone readings that revea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Fear blocks healing, and the dental chair makes it obvious. <br/><br/></b>We sit down with Dr. DeSanti, a biological dentist in Arizona, to explore how a calm nervous system improves outcomes—from extractions and root canals to daily care. He shares a slower, relationship-focused approach that listens first and treats second.</p><p>Learn how biological dentistry works in plain terms: CBCT 3D imaging for hidden infections and airway issues, oral microbiome testing for targeted care, and bone readings that reveal unhealed sites. <br/><br/>Discover when a ceramic implant, ozone therapy, or careful root canal evaluation matters, and why immune resilience drives better decisions than X-rays alone.</p><p>We cover tools to shift fight-or-flight into rest-and-repair: guided breathwork, weighted blankets, soothing sounds, essential oils, and faith or gratitude practices. <br/><br/>Parents will also hear how birth trauma, tongue ties, and airway health influence kids’ behavior and development.</p><p>If dental visits feel stressful, rushed, or dismissive, this conversation gives an evidence-informed, patient-centered path to safer, calmer care. <br/><br/>Share with someone who dreads the dentist, subscribe, and leave a review with the one change you’ll try at your next visit.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Fear blocks healing, and the dental chair makes it obvious. <br/><br/></b>We sit down with Dr. DeSanti, a biological dentist in Arizona, to explore how a calm nervous system improves outcomes—from extractions and root canals to daily care. He shares a slower, relationship-focused approach that listens first and treats second.</p><p>Learn how biological dentistry works in plain terms: CBCT 3D imaging for hidden infections and airway issues, oral microbiome testing for targeted care, and bone readings that reveal unhealed sites. <br/><br/>Discover when a ceramic implant, ozone therapy, or careful root canal evaluation matters, and why immune resilience drives better decisions than X-rays alone.</p><p>We cover tools to shift fight-or-flight into rest-and-repair: guided breathwork, weighted blankets, soothing sounds, essential oils, and faith or gratitude practices. <br/><br/>Parents will also hear how birth trauma, tongue ties, and airway health influence kids’ behavior and development.</p><p>If dental visits feel stressful, rushed, or dismissive, this conversation gives an evidence-informed, patient-centered path to safer, calmer care. <br/><br/>Share with someone who dreads the dentist, subscribe, and leave a review with the one change you’ll try at your next visit.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>One word surfaced during breathwork and shifted everything – Boundaries.<br/><br/></b>This episode traces the move from people pleasing to calm, loving limits that protect your energy and change how you show up with your kids and partner. When access to your time changes, others may react. <br/><br/>That response reveals old patterns. It does not mean you are wrong.</p><p>We share practical ways to create an evening buffer so you return regulated and present. Quiet time, prayer, light, movement, breath. <br/><br/>We break down co-regulation, why some kids seek conflict, and how faith keeps you steady when guilt shows up. <br/><br/>Boundaries are love in action. They protect your capacity so you can lead with patience and care.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your body is not working against you, but trying to tell you the truth?   In this episode, healer and author Joyce Brinton explains how stored stress, negative self-talk, and limiting labels can shape physical symptoms over time.   She reframes illness as feedback, not failure, and introduces energy as the space around the body that absorbs emotional and mental patterns. When fear and shame repeat, the body carries the load.   When language and awareness change, healing can begin. Joy...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your body is not working against you, but trying to tell you the truth?</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, healer and author Joyce Brinton explains how stored stress, negative self-talk, and limiting labels can shape physical symptoms over time. <br/><br/>She reframes illness as feedback, not failure, and introduces energy as the space around the body that absorbs emotional and mental patterns. When fear and shame repeat, the body carries the load. <br/><br/><b>When language and awareness change, healing can begin.</b></p><p>Joyce shares practical tools you can use right away. She walks through ABC therapy to separate what happened from the meaning you assigned to it, forgiveness as a way to calm the nervous system, and daily energy hygiene to clear emotional residue. <br/><br/>The conversation also explores muscle testing as a fast way to access truth, cut through mental loops, and reconnect with purpose.</p><p>Whether you come from faith, curiosity, or skepticism, this episode meets you where you are. You do not need a belief system to heal, only a reason that matters to you. <br/><br/>If you feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a grounded path back to clarity, energy, and health.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your body is not working against you, but trying to tell you the truth?</b> <br/><br/>In this episode, healer and author Joyce Brinton explains how stored stress, negative self-talk, and limiting labels can shape physical symptoms over time. <br/><br/>She reframes illness as feedback, not failure, and introduces energy as the space around the body that absorbs emotional and mental patterns. When fear and shame repeat, the body carries the load. <br/><br/><b>When language and awareness change, healing can begin.</b></p><p>Joyce shares practical tools you can use right away. She walks through ABC therapy to separate what happened from the meaning you assigned to it, forgiveness as a way to calm the nervous system, and daily energy hygiene to clear emotional residue. <br/><br/>The conversation also explores muscle testing as a fast way to access truth, cut through mental loops, and reconnect with purpose.</p><p>Whether you come from faith, curiosity, or skepticism, this episode meets you where you are. You do not need a belief system to heal, only a reason that matters to you. <br/><br/>If you feel stuck, drained, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a grounded path back to clarity, energy, and health.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Steve Polski to explore what happens when life keeps knocking — and we finally answer. Steve shares his personal journey through alcohol addiction, divorce, and the moment everything changed. He opens up about how God kept calling him back to alignment — and how faith, family, and fitness became the foundation that rebuilt his life from the inside out. We also dive into Steve’s work in regenerative agriculture and the beef industry, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Steve Polski to explore what happens when life keeps knocking — and we finally answer.</p><p>Steve shares his personal journey through alcohol addiction, divorce, and the moment everything changed. He opens up about how God kept calling him back to alignment — and how faith, family, and fitness became the foundation that rebuilt his life from the inside out.</p><p>We also dive into Steve’s work in regenerative agriculture and the beef industry, uncovering how healing doesn’t just happen in the body — it begins in the soil. We talk about why nutrient-dense food matters, how healthy soil produces food that truly nourishes us, and how regenerative farming can restore land, ecosystems, and human health.</p><p>This episode weaves together faith, resilience, stewardship, and responsibility — reminding us that regeneration is possible in our lives, our families, and the systems that feed us.</p><p>If you care about healing at the root, living by Faith–Family–Fitness values, and understanding how the food we eat connects to the land beneath our feet, this conversation is for you.</p><p>🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode to help bring awareness to regenerative farming and the power of choosing nourishment — physically and spiritually.</p><p><br/></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Steve Polski to explore what happens when life keeps knocking — and we finally answer.</p><p>Steve shares his personal journey through alcohol addiction, divorce, and the moment everything changed. He opens up about how God kept calling him back to alignment — and how faith, family, and fitness became the foundation that rebuilt his life from the inside out.</p><p>We also dive into Steve’s work in regenerative agriculture and the beef industry, uncovering how healing doesn’t just happen in the body — it begins in the soil. We talk about why nutrient-dense food matters, how healthy soil produces food that truly nourishes us, and how regenerative farming can restore land, ecosystems, and human health.</p><p>This episode weaves together faith, resilience, stewardship, and responsibility — reminding us that regeneration is possible in our lives, our families, and the systems that feed us.</p><p>If you care about healing at the root, living by Faith–Family–Fitness values, and understanding how the food we eat connects to the land beneath our feet, this conversation is for you.</p><p>🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode to help bring awareness to regenerative farming and the power of choosing nourishment — physically and spiritually.</p><p><br/></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Feeling stuck despite doing all the “right” things? Neuroscientist and biochemist <b>Zineea Ahmed Khan</b> breaks down why healing stalls and how safety, belief, and biology must align. <br/><br/>She maps four layers: physical, chemical, energetic, and emotional—and shows how suppressed feelings in fascia impact posture, breath, and the nervous system.</p><p>Learn practical tools to create somatic safety: slow exhales, sighs, midline twists, and coherence techniques that help your body reset. <b>Zineea </b>connects oral health to whole-body wellness, shares client breakthroughs, and offers actionable steps like blessing food, gentle detox with zeolite and cilantro, and setting small, focused goals.</p><p>This episode gives a grounded path to move from “I’m broken” to “I’m safe and worthy of healing.” <br/><br/>Follow, share, and leave a review to help others find these insights.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your body speaks before your mind catches up.   Melissa shares how illness became a compass, turning fatigue, gut flares, and sleepless nights into signals about stress, overgiving, and cellular overload.   Using faith, breathwork, and practical protocols like sauna, minerals, and hyperbaric oxygen, she restored energy and uncovered patterns for balance. Learn to read your body like a baby’s cues, track patterns with journaling, and use simple habits—timing coffee, cutting sugar, mi...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Your body speaks before your mind catches up.</b> <br/><br/>Melissa shares how illness became a compass, turning fatigue, gut flares, and sleepless nights into signals about stress, overgiving, and cellular overload. <br/><br/>Using faith, breathwork, and practical protocols like sauna, minerals, and hyperbaric oxygen, she restored energy and uncovered patterns for balance.</p><p>Learn to read your body like a baby’s cues, track patterns with journaling, and use simple habits—timing coffee, cutting sugar, mineral-rich morning elixirs, sunlight, and red light therapy—to support mood, immunity, and focus. <br/><br/>Melissa also explores how suppressed emotions impact energy and how breathwork, observation, and faith help release tension and restore calm.</p><p>If you’re exhausted, relying on coffee, or sensing your body is sending messages, this episode offers practical, grounded tools to reclaim energy and clarity. <br/><br/>Share, subscribe, and leave a review to help others tune into their bodies.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your struggle to find clarity isn’t willpower, but inflammation drowning out your inner voice?   In this episode, Melissa shares The Gut God Connection and her 12-week Gut God Blueprint, a practical path combining science, nervous system regulation, and spiritual practice to reduce stress, support gut health, and sharpen intuition. Discover tools to calm your nervous system: ➡️ Breathwork to release stored tension ➡️ Prayer and food blessings to signal safety ➡️ Nutrient-dense meals ➡...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your struggle to find clarity isn’t willpower, but inflammation drowning out your inner voice? <br/><br/></b>In this episode, Melissa shares <em>T</em><b><em>he Gut God Connection</em></b><b> and her 12-week </b><b><em>Gut God Blueprint</em></b>, a practical path combining science, nervous system regulation, and spiritual practice to reduce stress, support gut health, and sharpen intuition.</p><p>Discover tools to calm your nervous system:<br/>➡️ Breathwork to release stored tension<br/>➡️ Prayer and food blessings to signal safety<br/>➡️ Nutrient-dense meals<br/>➡️ Movement<br/>➡️ Sound frequencies that restore balance. <br/><br/>Learn how stress-driven inflammation affects brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue, and how small daily practices can reverse it.</p><p>Melissa also explores motherhood and generational health—why co-regulation starts with a regulated parent, how birth experiences shape a child’s nervous system, and how a circle of women can amplify healing. <br/><br/>The Blueprint layers nervous system work, detox, fasting, recipes, grief tools, and mindset practices to help you distinguish fear from true guidance.</p><p>If you’re ready to replace overwhelm with steady progress, listen, subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review to help others find their path.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating intersection between science, sound healing, and the frequencies that influence the health of our cells. Sound healer Katie Jo joins me to break down what many people think is “woo woo,” and shows us how sound is actually one of the most ancient — and now scientifically studied — tools for restoring balance in the body.  Together, we talk about how vibration, frequency, and resonance affect the nervous system, why hospitals around the world...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, we explore the fascinating intersection between science, sound healing, and the frequencies that influence the health of our cells. Sound healer Katie Jo joins me to break down what many people think is “woo woo,” and shows us how sound is actually one of the most ancient — and now scientifically studied — tools for restoring balance in the body.</p><p><br/>Together, we talk about how vibration, frequency, and resonance affect the nervous system, why hospitals around the world are integrating sound therapies, and how the sounds we can’t hear may still be impacting our cellular health. From everyday noise pollution to intentional healing frequencies, we uncover what the body is responding to beneath the surface.<br/><br/></p><p>We also explore the sacred role of prayer, breath, and intention, and how these practices — without making medical claims — can create measurable shifts in the body’s stress response. Whether through sound bowls, spoken prayer, humming, or simply tuning into silence, we discuss how these practices help your system return to peace, clarity, and coherence.<br/><br/></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered:</p><p>“Is sound healing real? Why does it feel so calming? Can frequencies actually shift my body? — This episode is for you.</p><p><br/></p><p>This conversation is the bridge between faith and physics, ancient wisdom and modern research, and the seen and unseen energies that shape our well-being.</p><p><br/></p><p>✨ Come with an open mind and an open heart — because what you learn here might be exactly what your body has been needing to feel more grounded, peaceful, and alive.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the bravest thing you do today is tell the truth about how you feel?</b> <br/><br/>This episode helps you spot the “I’m fine” mask, track energy and passion, and take small, practical steps to improve your mental and emotional well-being. <br/><br/>Learn how empathy, self-forgiveness, and fun become tools for resilience at home and work.</p><p>Follow, share, and leave a review to help others discover honest, doable strategies for mental health.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When your child’s behaviour spirals — tics, anxiety, rage, meltdowns, shutdowns — you’re not looking at “bad behaviour.” You’re looking at biology asking for help. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lucia Silver, Founder of The Brain Health Movement, shares the raw truth of her son’s terrifying health collapse — one severe tic, escalating symptoms, and finally seizures — and how her desperate search for answers led to a whole-child healing roadmap now helping families worldwid...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When your child’s behaviour spirals — tics, anxiety, rage, meltdowns, shutdowns — you’re not looking at “bad behaviour.”</p><p>You’re looking at biology asking for help.</p><p>In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lucia Silver, Founder of The Brain Health Movement, shares the raw truth of her son’s terrifying health collapse — one severe tic, escalating symptoms, and finally seizures — and how her desperate search for answers led to a whole-child healing roadmap now helping families worldwide.</p><p><b>We explore:</b></p><ul><li>What your child’s symptoms are really telling you</li><li>Why 1 in 4 children in classrooms today are struggling</li><li>How chronic inflammation, stress, sleep, breath, food, environment and emotional load create “the perfect storm”</li><li>Why behaviour is biology — not defiance</li><li>How a parent’s nervous system becomes the child’s blueprint</li><li>The real root causes behind the epidemic of anxiety, ADHD, autism, tics and immune dysregulation</li><li>Why healing has a sequence, and where parents must start</li><li>What every overwhelmed mum needs to hear today</li></ul><p>If you feel lost, exhausted, confused, or full of guilt and self-doubt… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.</p><p><b>✨ Free Gift for Listeners:</b></p><p>Start with Lucia’s powerful masterclass, From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Child’s Recovery</p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/burnout-to-breakthrough-masterclass'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/burnout-to-breakthrough-masterclass</a></p><p><b>✨ Enrol in The Whole Child Healing Course &amp; Roadmap</b> (YOUR Affiliate Link):</p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/complete-course-registration?am_id=melissasue3127'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/complete-course-registration?am_id=melissasue3127</a></p><p>The only course recommended by PX Docs and world-leading neurodevelopmental experts.</p><p><b>✨ Free Resources Library:</b></p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/free-resources'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/free-resources</a><br/><br/>Wherever you are on this journey — there is hope, there is sequence, and there is a roadmap.</p><p><b>If your child is struggling and you feel like you’re drowning in contradictory advice, this episode is your lifeline. <br/><br/>Lucia doesn’t just tell her story, she gives you the map she built to save her son. <br/><br/>Watch the free Burnout to Breakthrough masterclass and grab the Whole Child Healing Roadmap through my affiliate link to start your family’s healing journey today.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When your child’s behaviour spirals — tics, anxiety, rage, meltdowns, shutdowns — you’re not looking at “bad behaviour.”</p><p>You’re looking at biology asking for help.</p><p>In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Lucia Silver, Founder of The Brain Health Movement, shares the raw truth of her son’s terrifying health collapse — one severe tic, escalating symptoms, and finally seizures — and how her desperate search for answers led to a whole-child healing roadmap now helping families worldwide.</p><p><b>We explore:</b></p><ul><li>What your child’s symptoms are really telling you</li><li>Why 1 in 4 children in classrooms today are struggling</li><li>How chronic inflammation, stress, sleep, breath, food, environment and emotional load create “the perfect storm”</li><li>Why behaviour is biology — not defiance</li><li>How a parent’s nervous system becomes the child’s blueprint</li><li>The real root causes behind the epidemic of anxiety, ADHD, autism, tics and immune dysregulation</li><li>Why healing has a sequence, and where parents must start</li><li>What every overwhelmed mum needs to hear today</li></ul><p>If you feel lost, exhausted, confused, or full of guilt and self-doubt… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.</p><p><b>✨ Free Gift for Listeners:</b></p><p>Start with Lucia’s powerful masterclass, From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Child’s Recovery</p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/burnout-to-breakthrough-masterclass'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/burnout-to-breakthrough-masterclass</a></p><p><b>✨ Enrol in The Whole Child Healing Course &amp; Roadmap</b> (YOUR Affiliate Link):</p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/complete-course-registration?am_id=melissasue3127'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/complete-course-registration?am_id=melissasue3127</a></p><p>The only course recommended by PX Docs and world-leading neurodevelopmental experts.</p><p><b>✨ Free Resources Library:</b></p><p>👉 <a href='https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/free-resources'>https://www.thebrainhealthmovement.com/free-resources</a><br/><br/>Wherever you are on this journey — there is hope, there is sequence, and there is a roadmap.</p><p><b>If your child is struggling and you feel like you’re drowning in contradictory advice, this episode is your lifeline. <br/><br/>Lucia doesn’t just tell her story, she gives you the map she built to save her son. <br/><br/>Watch the free Burnout to Breakthrough masterclass and grab the Whole Child Healing Roadmap through my affiliate link to start your family’s healing journey today.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gina Weymiller shares her journey through covert narcissistic abuse, love bombing, manipulation, and the slow slide into fear and isolation, and how faith, community, and boundaries helped her rebuild a life of strength and joy. This episode covers practical steps for leaving toxic relationships, supporting children through grief, and reclaiming confidence through stillness, skills training, and equine therapy.   Listen, subscribe, and share to help others find hope and reclaim their pow...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Gina Weymiller shares her journey through covert narcissistic abuse, love bombing, manipulation, and the slow slide into fear and isolation, and how faith, community, and boundaries helped her rebuild a life of strength and joy.</p><p>This episode covers practical steps for leaving toxic relationships, supporting children through grief, and reclaiming confidence through stillness, skills training, and equine therapy. <br/><br/>Listen, subscribe, and share to help others find hope and reclaim their power.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gina Weymiller shares her journey through covert narcissistic abuse, love bombing, manipulation, and the slow slide into fear and isolation, and how faith, community, and boundaries helped her rebuild a life of strength and joy.</p><p>This episode covers practical steps for leaving toxic relationships, supporting children through grief, and reclaiming confidence through stillness, skills training, and equine therapy. <br/><br/>Listen, subscribe, and share to help others find hope and reclaim their power.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hidden Parasites, Mold &amp; Brain Fog: Heal Your Gut Late-night cravings, bloating, and brain fog may be signs of hidden parasites, mold, or heavy metals. Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen, shares her journey through illness and 13 surgeries, plus practical strategies to detox safely, support immunity, and restore energy. Hit play to learn how to protect your family, prep kids and pets, and finally take control of your gut health.   Follow, share, and leave a review to help others heal too. ✨ About...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Hidden Parasites, Mold &amp; Brain Fog: Heal Your Gut</b></p><p>Late-night cravings, bloating, and brain fog may be signs of hidden parasites, mold, or heavy metals. Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen, shares her journey through illness and 13 surgeries, plus practical strategies to detox safely, support immunity, and restore energy.</p><p>Hit play to learn how to protect your family, prep kids and pets, and finally take control of your gut health. <br/><br/>Follow, share, and leave a review to help others heal too.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Hidden Parasites, Mold &amp; Brain Fog: Heal Your Gut</b></p><p>Late-night cravings, bloating, and brain fog may be signs of hidden parasites, mold, or heavy metals. Kim Rogers, the Worm Queen, shares her journey through illness and 13 surgeries, plus practical strategies to detox safely, support immunity, and restore energy.</p><p>Hit play to learn how to protect your family, prep kids and pets, and finally take control of your gut health. <br/><br/>Follow, share, and leave a review to help others heal too.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if your dental work is quietly affecting your whole body?   Dr. Michelle Jorgensen joins us to discuss mercury, root canals, and safer alternatives for healing, including ozone therapy, ceramic implants, and hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It’s a real talk on what your mouth might be saying about your memory, mood, and overall health. 🎧 Tune in, share it with a friend who’s been told “everything looks fine,” and start asking better questions about your care. ✨ About the Host &amp; Ways t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your dental work is quietly affecting your whole body?</b> <br/><br/>Dr. Michelle Jorgensen joins us to discuss mercury, root canals, and safer alternatives for healing, including ozone therapy, ceramic implants, and hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It’s a real talk on what your mouth might be saying about your memory, mood, and overall health.</p><p>🎧 Tune in, share it with a friend who’s been told “everything looks fine,” and start asking better questions about your care.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your dental work is quietly affecting your whole body?</b> <br/><br/>Dr. Michelle Jorgensen joins us to discuss mercury, root canals, and safer alternatives for healing, including ozone therapy, ceramic implants, and hydroxyapatite toothpaste. It’s a real talk on what your mouth might be saying about your memory, mood, and overall health.</p><p>🎧 Tune in, share it with a friend who’s been told “everything looks fine,” and start asking better questions about your care.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the most powerful parenting tool isn’t another strategy, but stillness?<br/></b><br/> In this heartfelt episode, Melissa sits down with her 11-year-old daughter, Sophia, for an honest check-in about love, friendship, stress, and faith. From quiet mornings with God to poolside talks after school, they explore what helps a child feel seen and what helps a parent lead with calm and grace.</p><p>If you’re craving slower days, gentler connection, and faith-filled conversations that bring your home back to peace, this episode is your invitation.<br/><br/>Follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more families find these moments of stillness.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the most powerful parenting tool isn’t another strategy, but stillness?<br/></b><br/> In this heartfelt episode, Melissa sits down with her 11-year-old daughter, Sophia, for an honest check-in about love, friendship, stress, and faith. From quiet mornings with God to poolside talks after school, they explore what helps a child feel seen and what helps a parent lead with calm and grace.</p><p>If you’re craving slower days, gentler connection, and faith-filled conversations that bring your home back to peace, this episode is your invitation.<br/><br/>Follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more families find these moments of stillness.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Think dental insurance pays for care? Try a 1970s coupon with fine print.  Dr. Amrita Patel, dentist, author, and national speaker, joins us to unpack the real economics of dentistry, from PPO headaches and patient misconceptions to burnout and rebuilding confidence in a changing field. She shares practical strategies for simplifying systems, leading with empathy, and creating stability through in-house plans and honest communication. Beyond the numbers, we explore mental health, mentorship, ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Think dental insurance pays for care? Try a 1970s coupon with fine print.<br/></b><br/>Dr. Amrita Patel, dentist, author, and national speaker, joins us to unpack the real economics of dentistry, from PPO headaches and patient misconceptions to burnout and rebuilding confidence in a changing field.</p><p>She shares practical strategies for simplifying systems, leading with empathy, and creating stability through in-house plans and honest communication. Beyond the numbers, we explore mental health, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a life that fits.</p><p>If you’re ready for clarity about insurance, leadership, and meaning in modern practice, this episode is your field guide.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Think dental insurance pays for care? Try a 1970s coupon with fine print.<br/></b><br/>Dr. Amrita Patel, dentist, author, and national speaker, joins us to unpack the real economics of dentistry, from PPO headaches and patient misconceptions to burnout and rebuilding confidence in a changing field.</p><p>She shares practical strategies for simplifying systems, leading with empathy, and creating stability through in-house plans and honest communication. Beyond the numbers, we explore mental health, mentorship, and what it really takes to build a life that fits.</p><p>If you’re ready for clarity about insurance, leadership, and meaning in modern practice, this episode is your field guide.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Your mouth could be telling the story of your whole body.   From chronic inflammation and fatigue to kids’ sleep and behavior, biological dentistry reveals hidden root causes and offers practical ways to support lasting health. 🎧 Listen now to discover how oral care can transform your overall wellness and share with someone who needs to hear this. ✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Your mouth could be telling the story of your whole body.</b> <br/><br/>From chronic inflammation and fatigue to kids’ sleep and behavior, biological dentistry reveals hidden root causes and offers practical ways to support lasting health.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now to discover how oral care can transform your overall wellness and share with someone who needs to hear this.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Your mouth could be telling the story of your whole body.</b> <br/><br/>From chronic inflammation and fatigue to kids’ sleep and behavior, biological dentistry reveals hidden root causes and offers practical ways to support lasting health.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now to discover how oral care can transform your overall wellness and share with someone who needs to hear this.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Brain fog isn’t a flaw; it’s a message.<br/><br/></b>In this episode, we dive into how hidden inflammation, toxins, and nutritional gaps can cloud your thinking and the exact steps that helped our family regain clarity.</p><p>From gut testing and heavy metal screening to mold detection, MTHFR genotyping, and practical lifestyle tools like sauna, breathwork, and red light therapy, we explore how to address root causes instead of just chasing symptoms. You’ll learn how to track your body’s signals, work with functional providers, and build a plan that actually fits your life.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now, take back your focus, and share this episode with someone ready to clear their brain fog.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Brain fog isn’t a flaw; it’s a message.<br/><br/></b>In this episode, we dive into how hidden inflammation, toxins, and nutritional gaps can cloud your thinking and the exact steps that helped our family regain clarity.</p><p>From gut testing and heavy metal screening to mold detection, MTHFR genotyping, and practical lifestyle tools like sauna, breathwork, and red light therapy, we explore how to address root causes instead of just chasing symptoms. You’ll learn how to track your body’s signals, work with functional providers, and build a plan that actually fits your life.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now, take back your focus, and share this episode with someone ready to clear their brain fog.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Trapped by fear, disconnected from your own intuition?   Melissa share her journey of navigating a spouse’s addiction, chronic illness, and the invisible prison fear created and how she found clarity through nutrition, breathwork, prayer, and time in nature. This episode offers practical tools to break the cycle of fear, tune into your intuition, and reclaim your health and peace of mind. 🎧 Listen now and start hearing the quiet nudges guiding you toward your authentic path. ✨ About the ...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Trapped by fear, disconnected from your own intuition?</b> <br/><br/>Melissa share her journey of navigating a spouse’s addiction, chronic illness, and the invisible prison fear created and how she found clarity through nutrition, breathwork, prayer, and time in nature.</p><p>This episode offers practical tools to break the cycle of fear, tune into your intuition, and reclaim your health and peace of mind.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now and start hearing the quiet nudges guiding you toward your authentic path.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What happens when America’s morning-show smile opens up about masculinity, fatherhood, and mental health?</b> <br/><br/>Emmy Award–winning host Brad Perry joins us for a raw, uplifting conversation about the pressures men face, the jealousy many fathers feel after a baby arrives, and the simple practices that keep families strong.</p><p>From amicable co-parenting and date-night hacks to cold plunges, meditation, and giving yourself permission to rest, Brad offers real-world wisdom for anyone wanting healthier relationships and stronger mental health.</p><p>🎧 <em>Hit play to hear how vulnerability, self-care, and honest communication can transform fatherhood, partnerships, and your own wellbeing.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the depression you’ve been battling isn’t really you?</b> <br/><br/>Jennifer Stirling-Campbell shares her journey through childhood anger, medication dependency, and spiritual despair, and how a moment of raw surrender sparked true healing.</p><p>From omega-3s and mind-rewiring techniques to exploring the spiritual dimensions of depression, Jennifer reveals practical tools and fresh perspectives for anyone seeking hope and transformation.</p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now to discover how surrender, science, and spirituality can open the door to lasting breakthroughs.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if your biggest barrier to healing isn’t physical at all but your thoughts?</b> <br/><br/>Conscious wellness expert Lea Llovio reveals the science of how every thought sparks chemical reactions that shape your health, emotions, and ability to serve others.</p><p>In this episode, Lea shares her approach to <em>the blessing way, </em>a practice of elevated living that blends science and spirituality with simple, practical tools for protecting your energy, cultivating abundance, and serving from a full cup.</p><p>Whether you’re a healer, empath, or simply seeking greater well-being, this conversation offers profound wisdom on boundaries, conscious detachment, and the mind-body connection. <br/><br/>Listen now and discover how shifting your thoughts might be the most powerful medicine of all.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What if the root of your child’s suffering isn’t what the doctors say?</b> <br/><br/> Laura Haught’s journey reveals how hidden mold and environmental toxins nearly stole her daughters’ health, causing heart issues, crippling OCD, and panic attacks that no specialist could explain.</p><p>In this episode, Laura shares how a mother’s intuition, persistence, and alternative healing uncovered the truth, restored her children’s health, and offers hope to parents still searching for answers.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and discover why trusting your gut may be the key to your child’s healing.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What happens when life shatters you physically, emotionally, and mentally?<br/><br/></b> Three-time Miss Olympia champion and single mom Whitney Jones has faced it all—18 surgeries, a broken neck, painful loss, and setbacks that could have ended her career.</p><p>In this episode, Whitney shares how a shift in perspective turned obstacles into opportunities, why self-care isn’t selfish, and how her story has inspired countless others to keep fighting—even saving lives along the way.</p><p>🎧 Tune in now to hear Whitney’s powerful journey and learn how to uncover the strength in your struggles.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Stabbed 7 times. Less than a 10% chance to live.</b> <br/><br/>Brickman Allen’s journey goes beyond survival, it’s about forgiving the unforgivable, rebuilding from rock bottom, and finding purpose on the other side of pain.</p><p>🎧 <em>Hit play to hear how he turned a life-shattering moment into a mission of hope.</em></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two moms. Two losses. One powerful conversation about surviving suicide loss and raising kids through grief. When MaKela lost her husband to suicide, just as life was beginning to feel hopeful again, everything changed. In this raw and compassionate episode, we talk about navigating the unthinkable—processing our grief while parenting young children, finding moments of joy in the midst of heartbreak, and holding space for the signs that remind us our loved ones are still near. From therapy to...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Two moms. Two losses. One powerful conversation about surviving suicide loss and raising kids through grief.</b></p><p>When MaKela lost her husband to suicide, just as life was beginning to feel hopeful again, everything changed. In this raw and compassionate episode, we talk about navigating the unthinkable—processing our grief while parenting young children, finding moments of joy in the midst of heartbreak, and holding space for the signs that remind us our loved ones are still near.</p><p>From therapy to solo concerts, deep questions to flickering lights—this is what healing really looks like.</p><p><b>If you’ve experienced a suicide loss or love someone who has, this conversation is for you. <br/><br/>Listen in and remember: you’re not alone.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Grief, healing, and the breath that brings you back home! “When I lost my husband, I didn’t know how to breathe.” That moment sparked a life-changing journey into the power of conscious breathing with Jerame Mudick, founder of Reconnect MindBody and creator of Resurrect Breathwork. From anxiety-ridden bodybuilder to breathwork facilitator helping thousands, Jerame shares how breath can unlock healing, release trauma stored in the body, and gently reconnect you to your inner calm. This episode...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Grief, healing, and the breath that brings you back home!</b></p><p>“When I lost my husband, I didn’t know how to breathe.” That moment sparked a life-changing journey into the power of conscious breathing with <b>Jerame Mudick</b>, founder of Reconnect MindBody and creator of Resurrect Breathwork.</p><p>From anxiety-ridden bodybuilder to breathwork facilitator helping thousands, <b>Jerame </b>shares how breath can unlock healing, release trauma stored in the body, and gently reconnect you to your inner calm.</p><p>This episode is a reminder: your body remembers how to heal—you just need to give it space</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Grief, healing, and the breath that brings you back home!</b></p><p>“When I lost my husband, I didn’t know how to breathe.” That moment sparked a life-changing journey into the power of conscious breathing with <b>Jerame Mudick</b>, founder of Reconnect MindBody and creator of Resurrect Breathwork.</p><p>From anxiety-ridden bodybuilder to breathwork facilitator helping thousands, <b>Jerame </b>shares how breath can unlock healing, release trauma stored in the body, and gently reconnect you to your inner calm.</p><p>This episode is a reminder: your body remembers how to heal—you just need to give it space</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two kids. One unimaginable loss. And a conversation that will shift how you see childhood grief. When Mateas (9) and Sophia (11) opened up about losing their dad to suicide, their honesty, faith, and deep connection left me speechless. From heart-shaped bubbles underwater to flickering lights they believe are signs from him—this episode is full of magic, meaning, and the raw truth of healing through a child’s eyes. They share what’s helped: cold plunges, prayer, therapy dogs, and simply talki...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Two kids. One unimaginable loss. And a conversation that will shift how you see childhood grief.</b></p><p>When Mateas (9) and Sophia (11) opened up about losing their dad to suicide, their honesty, faith, and deep connection left me speechless. From heart-shaped bubbles underwater to flickering lights they believe are signs from him—this episode is full of magic, meaning, and the raw truth of healing through a child’s eyes.</p><p>They share what’s helped: cold plunges, prayer, therapy dogs, and simply <em>talking about it.</em></p><p><b>If your family is walking through grief, this is the episode to hear together. Listen, feel, and know you’re not alone.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when being the “strong one” starts to break you? Dr. Trevor Nichols seemed to have it all: thriving practice, picture-perfect family, nonstop achievements. But behind the scenes? Burnout, pressure, and the quiet unraveling that so many men face but rarely talk about. In this episode, Trevor gets real about what finally helped: morning routines, breathwork, emotional check-ins, and redefining what strength really looks like. He also shares game-changing insight on kids’ airway hea...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What happens when being the “strong one” starts to break you?</b></p><p>Dr. Trevor Nichols seemed to have it all: thriving practice, picture-perfect family, nonstop achievements. But behind the scenes? Burnout, pressure, and the quiet unraveling that so many men face but rarely talk about.</p><p>In this episode, Trevor gets real about what finally helped: morning routines, breathwork, emotional check-ins, and redefining what strength really looks like. He also shares game-changing insight on kids’ airway health—and how something as simple as how a child breathes can affect behavior and development.</p><p><b>This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they had to hold it all together.</b> Tune in, pass it on, and let’s talk about the stuff that actually matters.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helping kids heal after suicide loss: real tools, gentle truths, and the power of connection. When my kids lost their dad, we turned to play therapy, memory boxes, calming spaces, and honest conversations to guide their healing. This episode shares the tools that brought comfort, strength, and emotional resilience, one moment at a time. If you're supporting a grieving child, this conversation is for you.   Listen, share, and know you’re not alone. ✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Toge...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Helping kids heal after suicide loss: real tools, gentle truths, and the power of connection.</b></p><p>When my kids lost their dad, we turned to play therapy, memory boxes, calming spaces, and honest conversations to guide their healing. This episode shares the tools that brought comfort, strength, and emotional resilience, one moment at a time.</p><p><b>If you&apos;re supporting a grieving child, this conversation is for you. <br/><br/>Listen, share, and know you’re not alone.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Helping kids heal after suicide loss: real tools, gentle truths, and the power of connection.</b></p><p>When my kids lost their dad, we turned to play therapy, memory boxes, calming spaces, and honest conversations to guide their healing. This episode shares the tools that brought comfort, strength, and emotional resilience, one moment at a time.</p><p><b>If you&apos;re supporting a grieving child, this conversation is for you. <br/><br/>Listen, share, and know you’re not alone.</b></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Burnout, cancer, and silent struggles, how Dr. Arvind Petrie hid pain behind professional success (until he couldn&apos;t).</b></p><p>What does it take for a high-achieving man to finally say, <b><em>“I need help” </em></b>?<br/><br/>For Dr. Arvind Petrie, it started with cultural pressure, unchecked hustle, and a crushing secret: the dental practice he just bought was bankrupt. With no mentors and bills piling up, he pushed harder until cancer, divorce, and suicidal thoughts forced him to stop pretending.</p><p>In this raw and powerful episode, Arvind opens up about what it really looks like to hit bottom <em>while looking like you&apos;ve made it</em>. He shares how therapy, spiritual reconnection, and men’s groups helped him peel off the mask and reclaim his life.</p><p>Now engaged and healing, Arvind speaks to every man who’s been told to be strong by staying silent. <br/><br/>His story is a reminder: vulnerability is strength, and asking for help might just save your life.</p><p><b>Listen now and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear they&apos;re not alone.<br/></b><br/> 👉 Connect with Dr. Petrie on Instagram and Facebook: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr_arvind_j_petrie/'>@dr_arvind_j_petrie</a></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Burnout, cancer, and silent struggles, how Dr. Arvind Petrie hid pain behind professional success (until he couldn&apos;t).</b></p><p>What does it take for a high-achieving man to finally say, <b><em>“I need help” </em></b>?<br/><br/>For Dr. Arvind Petrie, it started with cultural pressure, unchecked hustle, and a crushing secret: the dental practice he just bought was bankrupt. With no mentors and bills piling up, he pushed harder until cancer, divorce, and suicidal thoughts forced him to stop pretending.</p><p>In this raw and powerful episode, Arvind opens up about what it really looks like to hit bottom <em>while looking like you&apos;ve made it</em>. He shares how therapy, spiritual reconnection, and men’s groups helped him peel off the mask and reclaim his life.</p><p>Now engaged and healing, Arvind speaks to every man who’s been told to be strong by staying silent. <br/><br/>His story is a reminder: vulnerability is strength, and asking for help might just save your life.</p><p><b>Listen now and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear they&apos;re not alone.<br/></b><br/> 👉 Connect with Dr. Petrie on Instagram and Facebook: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dr_arvind_j_petrie/'>@dr_arvind_j_petrie</a></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Child behavior issues? It might be breathing. Discover how airway problems mimic ADHD, anxiety, and more. In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael DeLuke uncovers a hidden root cause affecting millions of kids: undiagnosed airway obstruction. From snoring and mouth breathing to bedwetting and school struggles, these signs often get mislabeled as “bad behavior” or ADHD—when in reality, your child might just be struggling to breathe. Dr. DeLuke shares how traditional orthodontics and medicine ofte...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Child behavior issues? It might be breathing. Discover how airway problems mimic ADHD, anxiety, and more.</b></p><p>In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael DeLuke uncovers a hidden root cause affecting millions of kids: undiagnosed airway obstruction. From snoring and mouth breathing to bedwetting and school struggles, these signs often get mislabeled as “bad behavior” or ADHD—when in reality, your child might just be struggling to breathe.</p><p>Dr. DeLuke shares how traditional orthodontics and medicine often miss the mark—and introduces <em>Orthodontics 3.0</em>, a game-changing approach that supports proper facial development starting as early as age 3.</p><p>You’ll learn what questions to ask your pediatrician or orthodontist, what symptoms to watch for, and how early intervention can completely change your child’s life.</p><p><b>If you&apos;re a parent, teacher, or caregiver—this is a must-listen.</b> Tune in, take notes, and share it with someone who needs answers. It could be the best gift you give a child this year.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A cancer survival story that will move your soul. Turning life’s obstacles into miracles of strength and hope.</p><p>In this deeply inspiring episode of <em>Not Alone</em>, host Melissa-Sue Methven sits down with breast cancer survivor and author Melissa June. After facing a devastating diagnosis, Melissa didn’t just survive—she transformed. With fierce determination and faith, she wrote <em>Live Anyway</em>, a powerful book about choosing purpose, beauty, and love in the face of unthinkable adversity.</p><p>You’ll hear how Melissa reframed fear, found meaning in the chaos, and became a light for others walking dark paths. This episode is a heart-opening journey of courage, healing, and the reminder that no matter how broken life feels—there is still so much to live for.</p><p>💗 For anyone battling their own storm, this is a must-listen. You are not alone.</p><p> </p><p><b>Guest: Melissa June, M.Ed. – Bio</b></p><p> Melissa June is a dynamic <b>breast cancer survivor</b>, <b>women’s coach</b>, <b>motivational speaker</b>, and <b>patient advocate</b> whose mission is to empower women to thrive—not just survive—after cancer. After her own diagnosis, Melissa transformed hardship into purpose by writing <em>Live Anyway: A Survivor’s Guide to Life After Diagnosis</em>, blending her personal journey with actionable advice, journal prompts, and tools to help others embrace their new normal while cultivating joy and resilience.</p><p> As the founder of the <em>Live Anyway</em> movement—a vibrant community rooted in inspiration and transformation—she leads restorative retreats, partners with podcasts, and offers one-on-one coaching to help survivors rediscover purpose, build supportive connections, and create meaningful new chapters .  Melissa holds a master’s degree in education, and along with her contagious energy and heartfelt wisdom, she’s committed to guiding women worldwide through healing, growth, and empowerment</p><p> </p><p>Melissa‑Sue Methven’s official website—where you can explore her <em>Not Alone</em> podcast, learn about her coaching, breathwork sessions, and more—is:</p><p><a href='https://www.melissagratitude.life'>https://www.melissagratitude.life</a></p><p> </p><p>If you could please leave a review that would br the biggest gift! <figure data-trix-attachment='{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image&quot;,&quot;height&quot;:72,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f381/72.png&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:72}' data-trix-content-type='image' class='attachment attachment--preview'><img src='https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f381/72.png' width='72' height='72'/><figcaption class='attachment__caption'></figcaption></figure><br/> Thank you!</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'> https://www.amazon</a></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, naturopathic doctor and women’s wellness expert Dr. Kriss Wallace shares the eye-opening truth about hormone imbalance, gut health, stress, and why so many women feel “off” even when they’re doing all the right things. Melissa and Dr. Wallace cover everything from perimenopause and heavy periods to anxiety, adrenal fatigue, thyroid function, and the misunderstood world of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. This conversation is packed with natural remedies, hormone-balancing tips, and empowering solutions that go far beyond the quick fixes of conventional medicine.</p><p> </p><p>💡 Whether you’re 16 or 60, struggling with mood swings, low energy, gut issues, or stubborn weight — this episode will shift your perspective and give you real, actionable steps to start healing your body from the inside out.</p><p>This isn’t just about hormones. It’s about reclaiming your energy, your peace, and your power. 🙌</p><p> 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and share with a woman who needs this today. You are not alone.</p><p>🔗 Follow Dr. Kriss Wallace:</p><p> Instagram: @krisswallace</p><p>Website: drkrissnaturalmedicine.com</p><p>Podcast: Get Personal with Dr. Kriss Subscribe &amp; Follow Melissa-Sue Methven for more inspiration &amp; healing:</p><p> Instagram: / melissa_gratitude</p><p>Facebook: / tremblaymel</p><p>TikTok: / melissa_gratitude</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this intimate solo episode of <em>Not Alone</em>, host Melissa-Sue Methven opens her heart to share a deeply personal reflection on grief—what it truly means, how it shows up in unexpected forms, and why it can be one of the most transformative experiences in our lives.</p><p>Drawing from her own journaling, personal losses, and spiritual growth, Melissa redefines grief not as something to avoid, but as a divine invitation to step into a new chapter of purpose and alignment. Whether it&apos;s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career change, or even the loss of a version of yourself—grief comes in many forms, and it always carries a message.</p><p>Melissa speaks candidly about losing her husband to suicide, the pressure to keep going for her children, and the moment she finally created space to heal. She explores how grief, when faced with honesty and care, can lead to clarity, growth, and even joy. From therapy and breathwork to journaling, cold plunges, and prayer, Melissa shares the tools that helped her move through the darkness and back into the light.</p><p>This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or numb. It&apos;s a reminder that the pain you’re holding might be the sign you’re ready to grow—and you don’t have to do it alone.</p><p>🕊️ <em>“Grief is the soul’s whisper that you’re ready for the next chapter—if you’re willing to listen.”</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Subscribe &amp; Follow Melissa-Sue Methven for more inspiration &amp; healing:</em></p><p><em>Instagram: </em><a href='https://www.instagram.com/melissa_gratitude'><em>https://www.instagram.com/melissa_gratitude</em></a></p><p><em>Facebook: </em><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel'><em>https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel</em></a></p><p><em>TikTok: </em><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_gratitude'><em>https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_gratitude</em></a></p><p> </p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this intimate solo episode of <em>Not Alone</em>, host Melissa-Sue Methven opens her heart to share a deeply personal reflection on grief—what it truly means, how it shows up in unexpected forms, and why it can be one of the most transformative experiences in our lives.</p><p>Drawing from her own journaling, personal losses, and spiritual growth, Melissa redefines grief not as something to avoid, but as a divine invitation to step into a new chapter of purpose and alignment. Whether it&apos;s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career change, or even the loss of a version of yourself—grief comes in many forms, and it always carries a message.</p><p>Melissa speaks candidly about losing her husband to suicide, the pressure to keep going for her children, and the moment she finally created space to heal. She explores how grief, when faced with honesty and care, can lead to clarity, growth, and even joy. From therapy and breathwork to journaling, cold plunges, and prayer, Melissa shares the tools that helped her move through the darkness and back into the light.</p><p>This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or numb. It&apos;s a reminder that the pain you’re holding might be the sign you’re ready to grow—and you don’t have to do it alone.</p><p>🕊️ <em>“Grief is the soul’s whisper that you’re ready for the next chapter—if you’re willing to listen.”</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Subscribe &amp; Follow Melissa-Sue Methven for more inspiration &amp; healing:</em></p><p><em>Instagram: </em><a href='https://www.instagram.com/melissa_gratitude'><em>https://www.instagram.com/melissa_gratitude</em></a></p><p><em>Facebook: </em><a href='https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel'><em>https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel</em></a></p><p><em>TikTok: </em><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_gratitude'><em>https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_gratitude</em></a></p><p> </p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply honest episode of Melissa’s Not Alone, award-winning endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert opens up like never before—sharing the mental health battles that nearly ended his career, shattered his identity, and drained the joy from his life. Guided by host Melissa-Sue Methven, this raw conversation peels back the layers of what it means to “look successful” while quietly breaking down inside. Dr. Gilbert reflects on the hidden signs of burnout, the crushing weight of perfectionism, a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest episode of <em>Melissa’s Not Alone</em>, award-winning endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert opens up like never before—sharing the mental health battles that nearly ended his career, shattered his identity, and drained the joy from his life.</p><p>Guided by host Melissa-Sue Methven, this raw conversation peels back the layers of what it means to “look successful” while quietly breaking down inside. Dr. Gilbert reflects on the hidden signs of burnout, the crushing weight of perfectionism, and the powerful moment he knew something had to change.</p><p>Dr. Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, emotional intelligence evangelist, and professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, founder of Access Endo Impact Academy, and host of the <em>On The Cusp</em> podcast. His mission? To blend dental precision with soul-centered growth, elevate minds, and mentor the next generation of impact-makers.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re in the dental field or simply carrying the quiet burden of high expectations, this episode is a reminder:</p><p>You are not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Brett Gilbert:<br/> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.facebook.com/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.youtube.com/c/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.instagram.com/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>📩 Share this with someone who needs it.<br/> 🔔 Subscribe for more transformative conversations on healing, identity, and purpose.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest episode of <em>Melissa’s Not Alone</em>, award-winning endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert opens up like never before—sharing the mental health battles that nearly ended his career, shattered his identity, and drained the joy from his life.</p><p>Guided by host Melissa-Sue Methven, this raw conversation peels back the layers of what it means to “look successful” while quietly breaking down inside. Dr. Gilbert reflects on the hidden signs of burnout, the crushing weight of perfectionism, and the powerful moment he knew something had to change.</p><p>Dr. Brett E. Gilbert, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, emotional intelligence evangelist, and professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, founder of Access Endo Impact Academy, and host of the <em>On The Cusp</em> podcast. His mission? To blend dental precision with soul-centered growth, elevate minds, and mentor the next generation of impact-makers.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re in the dental field or simply carrying the quiet burden of high expectations, this episode is a reminder:</p><p>You are not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Brett Gilbert:<br/> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.facebook.com/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.youtube.com/c/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drbrettgilbert'>https://www.instagram.com/drbrettgilbert</a></p><p>📩 Share this with someone who needs it.<br/> 🔔 Subscribe for more transformative conversations on healing, identity, and purpose.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[____________________________________ Glenn Lovelace - Podcast Bio    Glenn is a performance coach for men.    He’s been married to Amber since 2004 and they have 5 boys and 2 girls. His marriage has challenged him more than anything else but it has also forged him into the man he’s become.    Glenn’s story bounces from failures, quits to more failures much like most men. He found himself in a dark corner in 2013 on Christmas Eves. He was ready to “be done”. He survived himself but was determi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>____________________________________</p><p>Glenn Lovelace - Podcast Bio</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn is a performance coach for men.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He’s been married to Amber since 2004 and they have 5 boys and 2 girls. His marriage has challenged him more than anything else but it has also forged him into the man he’s become.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn’s story bounces from failures, quits to more failures much like most men. He found himself in a dark corner in 2013 on Christmas Eves. He was ready to “be done”. He survived himself but was determined to keep this a secret to his grave.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He turned back to the one thing he could control - himself. The gym became an essential part of his daily recipe and in 2017 he went up against 60,000 and he won $100,000 transforming. In an interview after the contest Glenn shared his story, including his secret about near suicide…</p><p> </p><p>Glenn lives by daily simple processes that create lasting value and happiness. He preaches “progress creates happiness” and “your goal is my goal”.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He currently coaches men for his business and has helped men overcome the mind to create ultimate control over emotions helping men feel it all and still move towards their goal. His unique process looks a lot like the movie “Hitch” except we’re chasing change and goals. His process has been branded as “The Wingman Method”. Since 2008 he’s had nearly 4,000 one on one clients…</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn is all in on helping others reach their goals…</p><p> </p><p>You can find him in the following places:</p><p>Podcast - The One Day One Life Podcast </p><p>Website - GlennLovelace.com</p><p>Instagram - @itsyourwingman</p><p> </p><p>If you&apos;re a gal who would like your husband to become more open to coaching feel free to text &quot;gals only&quot; to Glenn at 385.269.8011</p><p> </p><p>If you&apos;d like to hear a podcast dedicated to your questions, situation or ideas feel free to text the same number and make your request.</p><p><br/></p><p> </p><p>*********************************</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven</p><p> </p><p>Author of the book &quot;The Truth Behind The Smiles</p><p>Amazon for book 📕 </p><p>If you could please leave a review that would br the biggest gift! 🎁 Thank you!</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571</a></p><p> </p><p>Audible </p><p><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp'> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp</a></p><p>Breahtwork Facilitator, Speaker and Dental Hygienist</p><p>Website </p><p>www.melissagratitude.life</p><p> </p><p>Instagram</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p> </p><p>YouTube</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>____________________________________</p><p>Glenn Lovelace - Podcast Bio</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn is a performance coach for men.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He’s been married to Amber since 2004 and they have 5 boys and 2 girls. His marriage has challenged him more than anything else but it has also forged him into the man he’s become.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn’s story bounces from failures, quits to more failures much like most men. He found himself in a dark corner in 2013 on Christmas Eves. He was ready to “be done”. He survived himself but was determined to keep this a secret to his grave.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He turned back to the one thing he could control - himself. The gym became an essential part of his daily recipe and in 2017 he went up against 60,000 and he won $100,000 transforming. In an interview after the contest Glenn shared his story, including his secret about near suicide…</p><p> </p><p>Glenn lives by daily simple processes that create lasting value and happiness. He preaches “progress creates happiness” and “your goal is my goal”.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>He currently coaches men for his business and has helped men overcome the mind to create ultimate control over emotions helping men feel it all and still move towards their goal. His unique process looks a lot like the movie “Hitch” except we’re chasing change and goals. His process has been branded as “The Wingman Method”. Since 2008 he’s had nearly 4,000 one on one clients…</p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Glenn is all in on helping others reach their goals…</p><p> </p><p>You can find him in the following places:</p><p>Podcast - The One Day One Life Podcast </p><p>Website - GlennLovelace.com</p><p>Instagram - @itsyourwingman</p><p> </p><p>If you&apos;re a gal who would like your husband to become more open to coaching feel free to text &quot;gals only&quot; to Glenn at 385.269.8011</p><p> </p><p>If you&apos;d like to hear a podcast dedicated to your questions, situation or ideas feel free to text the same number and make your request.</p><p><br/></p><p> </p><p>*********************************</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven</p><p> </p><p>Author of the book &quot;The Truth Behind The Smiles</p><p>Amazon for book 📕 </p><p>If you could please leave a review that would br the biggest gift! 🎁 Thank you!</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571</a></p><p> </p><p>Audible </p><p><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp'> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp</a></p><p>Breahtwork Facilitator, Speaker and Dental Hygienist</p><p>Website </p><p>www.melissagratitude.life</p><p> </p><p>Instagram</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p> </p><p>YouTube</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this deeply personal episode, I peel back the layers of self-deception that led to years of suffering—both seen and unseen. We all create fictional narratives about our lives, constructing comfortable illusions when reality feels too painful to acknowledge. But at what cost? I share my journey of how these protective stories I told myself eventually manifested as chronic physical illness and mental health struggles that could no longer be ignored. This episode explores: The subtle ways we ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply personal episode, I peel back the layers of self-deception that led to years of suffering—both seen and unseen.</p><p>We all create fictional narratives about our lives, constructing comfortable illusions when reality feels too painful to acknowledge. But at what cost? I share my journey of how these protective stories I told myself eventually manifested as chronic physical illness and mental health struggles that could no longer be ignored.</p><p>This episode explores:</p><ul><li>The subtle ways we hide from ourselves and why these defense mechanisms feel necessary</li><li>How our bodies keep the score when our minds refuse to face difficult truths</li><li>My personal breaking point that forced me to confront what I&apos;d been avoiding</li><li>The challenging but healing path of radical honesty with myself</li><li>Practical steps to recognize when you&apos;re creating fictional stories in your own life</li></ul><p>Whether you&apos;re struggling with unexplained health issues, feeling disconnected from your authentic self, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this raw conversation offers both validation and hope. Because sometimes, the most difficult truth to face becomes the very key to our liberation.</p><p> </p><p>Author of the book &quot;The Truth Behind The Smiles</p><p>Amazon for book 📕 </p><p>If you could please leave a review that would br the biggest gift! 🎁 Thank you!</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571</a></p><p> </p><p>Audible </p><p><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp'> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp</a></p><p>Breahtwork Facilitator, Speaker and Dental Hygienist</p><p>Website </p><p>www.melissagratitude.life</p><p> </p><p>Instagram</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p> </p><p>YouTube</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply personal episode, I peel back the layers of self-deception that led to years of suffering—both seen and unseen.</p><p>We all create fictional narratives about our lives, constructing comfortable illusions when reality feels too painful to acknowledge. But at what cost? I share my journey of how these protective stories I told myself eventually manifested as chronic physical illness and mental health struggles that could no longer be ignored.</p><p>This episode explores:</p><ul><li>The subtle ways we hide from ourselves and why these defense mechanisms feel necessary</li><li>How our bodies keep the score when our minds refuse to face difficult truths</li><li>My personal breaking point that forced me to confront what I&apos;d been avoiding</li><li>The challenging but healing path of radical honesty with myself</li><li>Practical steps to recognize when you&apos;re creating fictional stories in your own life</li></ul><p>Whether you&apos;re struggling with unexplained health issues, feeling disconnected from your authentic self, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this raw conversation offers both validation and hope. Because sometimes, the most difficult truth to face becomes the very key to our liberation.</p><p> </p><p>Author of the book &quot;The Truth Behind The Smiles</p><p>Amazon for book 📕 </p><p>If you could please leave a review that would br the biggest gift! 🎁 Thank you!</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571</a></p><p> </p><p>Audible </p><p><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp'> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp</a></p><p>Breahtwork Facilitator, Speaker and Dental Hygienist</p><p>Website </p><p>www.melissagratitude.life</p><p> </p><p>Instagram</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p> </p><p>YouTube</p><p>@melissa_gratitude</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Beyond Talk Therapy: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Future of Healing with Kristy Crabtree.</itunes:title>
    <title>Beyond Talk Therapy: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Future of Healing with Kristy Crabtree.</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristy Crabtree, LPC, has been a licensed counselor since 2009, but she quickly recognized that traditional talk therapy alone wasn’t enough to create lasting change for her clients. Driven by a passion for deeper healing, she expanded her approach, integrating cutting-edge trauma treatments, consciousness work, and holistic modalities that bridge psychology and spirituality. Kristy is a thought leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and trauma healing, dedicated to helping indiv...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kristy Crabtree, LPC, has been a licensed counselor since 2009, but she quickly recognized that traditional talk therapy alone wasn’t enough to create lasting change for her clients. Driven by a passion for deeper healing, she expanded her approach, integrating cutting-edge trauma treatments, consciousness work, and holistic modalities that bridge psychology and spirituality.</p><p>Kristy is a thought leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and trauma healing, dedicated to helping individuals unlock their innate potential. Her work is rooted in a whole-person approach, addressing the mind, body, and spirit for transformative growth.</p><p>She is also the author of Sacred Revolution: The Codes to Unleashing Your Spiritual Technology and Healing the World, set to release on Amazon in June 2025.</p><p><br/>  Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Melissa-Sue Methven and Kristy Crabtree delve into the importance of setting boundaries, the impact of past life experiences on current behaviors, and the journey of self-discovery and healing. They discuss the significance of surrendering to spiritual guidance, navigating fear in decision-making, and the effects of unhealed trauma on relationships. The dialogue emphasizes the power of manifestation through signs and synchronicities, and the potential for healing and growth within relationships. In this conversation, Kristy Crabtree and Melissa-Sue Methven explore themes of self-honor, generational trauma, energy flow, skepticism towards spiritual experiences, supporting loved ones with addiction, the potential of plant medicine for healing, and the integration of profound spiritual experiences into everyday life. They share personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, healing, and the transformative power of spiritual practices.</p><p> </p><p>Instagram @Kristy_sacred_revolution</p><p>Website: <a href='http://sacred-revolution.com/'>sacred-revolution.com</a></p><p><br/> Chapters</p><p>00:00 Exploring Boundaries and Healing Trauma<br/> 02:56 Understanding Past Life Influences<br/> 05:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Rebirth<br/> 08:58 Surrendering to Spiritual Guidance<br/> 11:49 Navigating Fear and Clarity in Decision-Making<br/> 14:58 The Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Relationships<br/> 18:13 Manifesting Change Through Signs and Synchronicities<br/> 20:58 Healing Through Relationships and Soul Contracts<br/> 30:11 Honoring Yourself and Co-Creating Fate<br/> 32:19 Generational Trauma and Healing<br/> 35:07 Understanding Energy Flow and Blockages<br/> 39:39 Skepticism and Spiritual Experiences<br/> 42:26 Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction<br/> 48:22 Exploring Plant Medicine for Healing<br/> 56:56 Integrating Spiritual Experiences into Daily Life</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kristy Crabtree, LPC, has been a licensed counselor since 2009, but she quickly recognized that traditional talk therapy alone wasn’t enough to create lasting change for her clients. Driven by a passion for deeper healing, she expanded her approach, integrating cutting-edge trauma treatments, consciousness work, and holistic modalities that bridge psychology and spirituality.</p><p>Kristy is a thought leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and trauma healing, dedicated to helping individuals unlock their innate potential. Her work is rooted in a whole-person approach, addressing the mind, body, and spirit for transformative growth.</p><p>She is also the author of Sacred Revolution: The Codes to Unleashing Your Spiritual Technology and Healing the World, set to release on Amazon in June 2025.</p><p><br/>  Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Melissa-Sue Methven and Kristy Crabtree delve into the importance of setting boundaries, the impact of past life experiences on current behaviors, and the journey of self-discovery and healing. They discuss the significance of surrendering to spiritual guidance, navigating fear in decision-making, and the effects of unhealed trauma on relationships. The dialogue emphasizes the power of manifestation through signs and synchronicities, and the potential for healing and growth within relationships. In this conversation, Kristy Crabtree and Melissa-Sue Methven explore themes of self-honor, generational trauma, energy flow, skepticism towards spiritual experiences, supporting loved ones with addiction, the potential of plant medicine for healing, and the integration of profound spiritual experiences into everyday life. They share personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, healing, and the transformative power of spiritual practices.</p><p> </p><p>Instagram @Kristy_sacred_revolution</p><p>Website: <a href='http://sacred-revolution.com/'>sacred-revolution.com</a></p><p><br/> Chapters</p><p>00:00 Exploring Boundaries and Healing Trauma<br/> 02:56 Understanding Past Life Influences<br/> 05:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Rebirth<br/> 08:58 Surrendering to Spiritual Guidance<br/> 11:49 Navigating Fear and Clarity in Decision-Making<br/> 14:58 The Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Relationships<br/> 18:13 Manifesting Change Through Signs and Synchronicities<br/> 20:58 Healing Through Relationships and Soul Contracts<br/> 30:11 Honoring Yourself and Co-Creating Fate<br/> 32:19 Generational Trauma and Healing<br/> 35:07 Understanding Energy Flow and Blockages<br/> 39:39 Skepticism and Spiritual Experiences<br/> 42:26 Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction<br/> 48:22 Exploring Plant Medicine for Healing<br/> 56:56 Integrating Spiritual Experiences into Daily Life</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Honor of Scott: Bringing Hope to the Dental Community Today marks three years since Scott chose to leave this world and then lost his battle on March 13, 2022. I'm dedicating this special episode of my podcast to honor his memory and the dream he held so dearly—helping dentists THRIVE. Scott was passionate about mentoring new dentists and sharing his wisdom. He loved the clinical aspects of dentistry but often expressed how the weight of practice ownership felt overwhelming. His story reso...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Honor of Scott: Bringing Hope to the Dental Community</p><p>Today marks three years since Scott chose to leave this world and then lost his battle on March 13, 2022. I&apos;m dedicating this special episode of my podcast to honor his memory and the dream he held so dearly—helping dentists THRIVE.</p><p>Scott was passionate about mentoring new dentists and sharing his wisdom. He loved the clinical aspects of dentistry but often expressed how the weight of practice ownership felt overwhelming. His story resonates with so many in our profession who feel the same burden.</p><p>That&apos;s why I&apos;m excited to introduce you to Mike Baird, CEO and Founder of Accelerate Dental. When I first met Mike, I instantly recognized that his approach was exactly what Scott had envisioned—a partnership model that allows dentists to focus on what they love while providing the support they need.</p><p>In today&apos;s episode, we explore Mike&apos;s innovative approach to dental practice partnerships, his vision for giving dentists greater autonomy while expanding their influence, and how technology is transforming every aspect of the dental industry.</p><p>Accelerate Dental represents that crucial alternative path—one that brings hope and positivity to our dental community. They&apos;ve created a supportive environment where dentists can succeed not just professionally, but personally too.</p><p>This conversation feels especially meaningful today as we remember Scott and continue his legacy of supporting dentists in living balanced, fulfilling lives.</p><p>Listen now to discover how this radical approach is reshaping the dental ecosystem and challenging traditional DSO models.</p><p>#DentalPodcast #InMemoryOfScott #AccelerateDental #DentistWellbeing</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mike Baird | CEO</p><p>Contact information:</p><p><a href='mailto:mike@acceleratedental.com'> mike@acceleratedental.com</a> </p><p>Website: <a href='https://acceleratedental.com/'>https://acceleratedental.com/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Michael Baird is the CEO of Accelerate Dental, an innovative Dental Partnership Organization  helping entrepreneurial dentists retain practice ownership, increase practice growth, and deliver  higher quality care.  </p><p>Prior to founding Accelerate, Michael served as CEO of Henry Schein One, helping the world’s  largest dental software company transition to the cloud and overseeing a software portfolio  used by 70% of Dentists. Before that, Michael was founder and CEO of Avizia and served as President of Amwell after Avizia was acquired in 2018. Mike helped grow Amwell to be the largest  provider of telehealth technology and services in the US with a successful IPO in 2020. Earlier in  his career, Mike held senior positions at Tandberg, Cisco, McKinsey &amp; Company and Dell. Mike  serves on the boards of the American Telemedicine Association, TimelyMD, and is also a Venture  Partner at Waterline Ventures, a Boston based venture capital dedicated to digital health  transformation. Mr. Baird holds a BS degree in accounting from Brigham Young University, an  MBA with distinction from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and  was designated in 2005 as a Siebel Scholar. </p><p>Mike has been honored multiple times including: </p><p>2023 Henry Schein One UK, “Best Places to Work” </p><p>2022 Henry Schein One, “Best Places to Work”  </p><p> </p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Accelerate Dental aims to keep dentists as entrepreneurs rather than employees.<br/> The rise of DSOs has changed the dental practice landscape significantly.<br/> Ownership is crucial for optimal patient care and practice management.<br/> Mike Baird&apos;s background in healthcare and technology informs his approach to dental partnerships.<br/> Dentists often feel isolated in their professio</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Honor of Scott: Bringing Hope to the Dental Community</p><p>Today marks three years since Scott chose to leave this world and then lost his battle on March 13, 2022. I&apos;m dedicating this special episode of my podcast to honor his memory and the dream he held so dearly—helping dentists THRIVE.</p><p>Scott was passionate about mentoring new dentists and sharing his wisdom. He loved the clinical aspects of dentistry but often expressed how the weight of practice ownership felt overwhelming. His story resonates with so many in our profession who feel the same burden.</p><p>That&apos;s why I&apos;m excited to introduce you to Mike Baird, CEO and Founder of Accelerate Dental. When I first met Mike, I instantly recognized that his approach was exactly what Scott had envisioned—a partnership model that allows dentists to focus on what they love while providing the support they need.</p><p>In today&apos;s episode, we explore Mike&apos;s innovative approach to dental practice partnerships, his vision for giving dentists greater autonomy while expanding their influence, and how technology is transforming every aspect of the dental industry.</p><p>Accelerate Dental represents that crucial alternative path—one that brings hope and positivity to our dental community. They&apos;ve created a supportive environment where dentists can succeed not just professionally, but personally too.</p><p>This conversation feels especially meaningful today as we remember Scott and continue his legacy of supporting dentists in living balanced, fulfilling lives.</p><p>Listen now to discover how this radical approach is reshaping the dental ecosystem and challenging traditional DSO models.</p><p>#DentalPodcast #InMemoryOfScott #AccelerateDental #DentistWellbeing</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Mike Baird | CEO</p><p>Contact information:</p><p><a href='mailto:mike@acceleratedental.com'> mike@acceleratedental.com</a> </p><p>Website: <a href='https://acceleratedental.com/'>https://acceleratedental.com/</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Michael Baird is the CEO of Accelerate Dental, an innovative Dental Partnership Organization  helping entrepreneurial dentists retain practice ownership, increase practice growth, and deliver  higher quality care.  </p><p>Prior to founding Accelerate, Michael served as CEO of Henry Schein One, helping the world’s  largest dental software company transition to the cloud and overseeing a software portfolio  used by 70% of Dentists. Before that, Michael was founder and CEO of Avizia and served as President of Amwell after Avizia was acquired in 2018. Mike helped grow Amwell to be the largest  provider of telehealth technology and services in the US with a successful IPO in 2020. Earlier in  his career, Mike held senior positions at Tandberg, Cisco, McKinsey &amp; Company and Dell. Mike  serves on the boards of the American Telemedicine Association, TimelyMD, and is also a Venture  Partner at Waterline Ventures, a Boston based venture capital dedicated to digital health  transformation. Mr. Baird holds a BS degree in accounting from Brigham Young University, an  MBA with distinction from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and  was designated in 2005 as a Siebel Scholar. </p><p>Mike has been honored multiple times including: </p><p>2023 Henry Schein One UK, “Best Places to Work” </p><p>2022 Henry Schein One, “Best Places to Work”  </p><p> </p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Accelerate Dental aims to keep dentists as entrepreneurs rather than employees.<br/> The rise of DSOs has changed the dental practice landscape significantly.<br/> Ownership is crucial for optimal patient care and practice management.<br/> Mike Baird&apos;s background in healthcare and technology informs his approach to dental partnerships.<br/> Dentists often feel isolated in their professio</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Summary In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara Kalin discuss the transformative power of EMDR therapy, Kara's journey from being a national level athlete to a mental health professional, and the importance of addressing trauma in a supportive environment. They explore personal experiences, the impact of trauma on performance, and the need for a shift in how mental health support is approached, particularly in high-pressure environments like sports. In this conversation, Kara and Melis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara Kalin discuss the transformative power of EMDR therapy, Kara&apos;s journey from being a national level athlete to a mental health professional, and the importance of addressing trauma in a supportive environment. They explore personal experiences, the impact of trauma on performance, and the need for a shift in how mental health support is approached, particularly in high-pressure environments like sports. In this conversation, Kara and Melissa delve into the significance of EMDR therapy, particularly in group settings, and the urgent need for timely trauma treatment. They discuss the creation of a virtual platform aimed at providing trauma care, addressing the stigma surrounding mental health in high-performance environments, and the challenges faced in traditional hospital settings. The dialogue also explores the importance of building supportive communities, navigating personal and professional life as a single parent, and the healing power of water and self-connection. Ultimately, they emphasize the necessity of understanding and processing trauma to foster healthier relationships and personal growth. In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara discuss the profound journey of healing after loss, emphasizing the importance of self-care, especially for mothers. They explore the impact of grief on children and the necessity for parents to prioritize their own mental health to foster a healthy environment for their kids. The dialogue also touches on personal healing strategies, the power of intuition, and the significance of community support. They share resources for mental health and express excitement about future collaborations aimed at helping others navigate their healing journeys.</p><p> </p><p>Kara Kalin</p><p>A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara is well-respected for her extensive work integrating mental health support with high performance.</p><p>With her roots as a national-level athlete and a coach for the Canadian National Team, Kara has spent over two decades at the intersection of high performance and psychological resilience.</p><p>Kara&apos;s distinctive approach marries her deep understanding of mental fortitude with the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Her extensive training and experience in EMDR have not only solidified her reputation as a leader in mental wellness but also fueled her commitment to pioneering its application beyond traditional settings.</p><p>Recognizing the need for <b>fast, accessible mental health support</b>, Kara created Shift Change—an online platform designed to help people process stress and trauma quickly, without the need for verbal discussion. <b>By bringing research-backed, non-verbal EMDR techniques online, Shift Change allows people to reset and move forward—no matter what challenges their day brings.</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Website - </b><a href='https://www.shiftchange.life/'>https://www.shiftchange.life/</a></p><p><b>Link to try a Free session</b> ( Enter FIRSTFREE)  - <a href='https://www.shiftchange.life/book-now'>https://www.shiftchange.life/book-now</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br/></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summary</p><p>In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara Kalin discuss the transformative power of EMDR therapy, Kara&apos;s journey from being a national level athlete to a mental health professional, and the importance of addressing trauma in a supportive environment. They explore personal experiences, the impact of trauma on performance, and the need for a shift in how mental health support is approached, particularly in high-pressure environments like sports. In this conversation, Kara and Melissa delve into the significance of EMDR therapy, particularly in group settings, and the urgent need for timely trauma treatment. They discuss the creation of a virtual platform aimed at providing trauma care, addressing the stigma surrounding mental health in high-performance environments, and the challenges faced in traditional hospital settings. The dialogue also explores the importance of building supportive communities, navigating personal and professional life as a single parent, and the healing power of water and self-connection. Ultimately, they emphasize the necessity of understanding and processing trauma to foster healthier relationships and personal growth. In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara discuss the profound journey of healing after loss, emphasizing the importance of self-care, especially for mothers. They explore the impact of grief on children and the necessity for parents to prioritize their own mental health to foster a healthy environment for their kids. The dialogue also touches on personal healing strategies, the power of intuition, and the significance of community support. They share resources for mental health and express excitement about future collaborations aimed at helping others navigate their healing journeys.</p><p> </p><p>Kara Kalin</p><p>A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara is well-respected for her extensive work integrating mental health support with high performance.</p><p>With her roots as a national-level athlete and a coach for the Canadian National Team, Kara has spent over two decades at the intersection of high performance and psychological resilience.</p><p>Kara&apos;s distinctive approach marries her deep understanding of mental fortitude with the transformative power of EMDR therapy. Her extensive training and experience in EMDR have not only solidified her reputation as a leader in mental wellness but also fueled her commitment to pioneering its application beyond traditional settings.</p><p>Recognizing the need for <b>fast, accessible mental health support</b>, Kara created Shift Change—an online platform designed to help people process stress and trauma quickly, without the need for verbal discussion. <b>By bringing research-backed, non-verbal EMDR techniques online, Shift Change allows people to reset and move forward—no matter what challenges their day brings.</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Website - </b><a href='https://www.shiftchange.life/'>https://www.shiftchange.life/</a></p><p><b>Link to try a Free session</b> ( Enter FIRSTFREE)  - <a href='https://www.shiftchange.life/book-now'>https://www.shiftchange.life/book-now</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br/></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Love Beyond Labels: Meagan Skidmore&#39;s Journey with her LGBTQIA+ Son</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we're thrilled to welcome Meagan Skidmore, a powerful Life Transformation Coach whose own journey of awakening began in 2019 when her child came out as queer (LGBTQIA+). Raised in a conservative faith tradition, this revelation shattered Meagan's foundation and forced her to confront the cognitive dissonance between her upbringing and her inner truth. Rather than rebuilding her life according to external expectations, Meagan chose to embrace her authentic self and listen to her inner w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we&apos;re thrilled to welcome Meagan Skidmore, a powerful Life Transformation Coach whose own journey of awakening began in 2019 when her child came out as queer (LGBTQIA+). Raised in a conservative faith tradition, this revelation shattered Meagan&apos;s foundation and forced her to confront the cognitive dissonance between her upbringing and her inner truth.</p><p>Rather than rebuilding her life according to external expectations, Meagan chose to embrace her authentic self and listen to her inner wisdom. Now, through her hybrid coaching program and community known as &quot;The Other Side of Maybe™,&quot; she guides others to awaken to their truth, break free from confining boxes, and step boldly into their power.</p><p>Meagan believes that purpose comes from within, and that we are whole simply because we exist—not because of what we do. Today, she&apos;ll share insights on living authentically and unapologetically, helping us recognize when we&apos;re lying to ourselves and how to embrace our genuine selves instead.</p><p>Please join me in welcoming Meagan Skidmoore!</p><p> </p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Meagan&apos;s journey began with a text revealing her child&apos;s identity.<br/> The initial reaction was one of fear and isolation.<br/> Navigating relationships became challenging as her child came out.<br/> Creating a supportive family unit was essential for their bond.<br/> Society needs to improve in supporting LGBTQ youth and families.<br/> Education is key to understanding gender and sexuality.<br/> Faith can evolve alongside personal experiences and beliefs.<br/> Advocacy is a crucial part of Meagan&apos;s journey as a mother.<br/> Every individual&apos;s story is a gift that should be respected.<br/> Misconceptions about LGBTQ identities often stem from a lack of understanding. Gender identity is more than just biological sex.<br/> Parenting should focus on the child in front of you.<br/> Neurodiversity is a different way of experiencing life.<br/> Support systems are crucial for parents of queer children.<br/> Personal growth is an ongoing journey.<br/> Finding your voice is essential for self-advocacy.<br/> Daily habits can significantly improve mental health.<br/> Resources can guide personal development.<br/> Embracing spiritual guidance can enhance well-being.<br/> Living authentically leads to a more fulfilling life.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Goals<br/> 04:43 Meagan&apos;s Journey with Her Child&apos;s LGBTQ Identity<br/> 12:24 Navigating Relationships and Community<br/> 17:31 Challenges Faced as a Mother of an LGBTQ Child<br/> 20:01 Societal Support for LGBTQ Youth<br/> 24:30 Faith and Personal Beliefs<br/> 32:52 Advocacy and Sharing Stories<br/> 39:40 Misconceptions About LGBTQ Individuals<br/> 40:56 Understanding Gender Identity and Expression<br/> 43:20 Parenting Beyond Traditional Norms<br/> 44:36 Neurodiversity: Embracing Different Minds<br/> 46:58 Celebrating Your Child&apos;s Identity<br/> 49:08 The Power of Personal Growth<br/> 50:39 Finding Your Voice<br/> 52:40 Daily Habits for Mental Well-Being<br/> 55:41 Resources for Personal Development<br/> 56:34 Future Practices for Mental Health</p><p>Website: <a href='https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com/'> https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Instagram- @meaganskidmorecoaching</p><p> </p><p>Podcast: Living Beyond The Shadow Of Doubt</p><p>Apple and Spotify</p><p> </p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, we&apos;re thrilled to welcome Meagan Skidmore, a powerful Life Transformation Coach whose own journey of awakening began in 2019 when her child came out as queer (LGBTQIA+). Raised in a conservative faith tradition, this revelation shattered Meagan&apos;s foundation and forced her to confront the cognitive dissonance between her upbringing and her inner truth.</p><p>Rather than rebuilding her life according to external expectations, Meagan chose to embrace her authentic self and listen to her inner wisdom. Now, through her hybrid coaching program and community known as &quot;The Other Side of Maybe™,&quot; she guides others to awaken to their truth, break free from confining boxes, and step boldly into their power.</p><p>Meagan believes that purpose comes from within, and that we are whole simply because we exist—not because of what we do. Today, she&apos;ll share insights on living authentically and unapologetically, helping us recognize when we&apos;re lying to ourselves and how to embrace our genuine selves instead.</p><p>Please join me in welcoming Meagan Skidmoore!</p><p> </p><p>Takeaways</p><p>Meagan&apos;s journey began with a text revealing her child&apos;s identity.<br/> The initial reaction was one of fear and isolation.<br/> Navigating relationships became challenging as her child came out.<br/> Creating a supportive family unit was essential for their bond.<br/> Society needs to improve in supporting LGBTQ youth and families.<br/> Education is key to understanding gender and sexuality.<br/> Faith can evolve alongside personal experiences and beliefs.<br/> Advocacy is a crucial part of Meagan&apos;s journey as a mother.<br/> Every individual&apos;s story is a gift that should be respected.<br/> Misconceptions about LGBTQ identities often stem from a lack of understanding. Gender identity is more than just biological sex.<br/> Parenting should focus on the child in front of you.<br/> Neurodiversity is a different way of experiencing life.<br/> Support systems are crucial for parents of queer children.<br/> Personal growth is an ongoing journey.<br/> Finding your voice is essential for self-advocacy.<br/> Daily habits can significantly improve mental health.<br/> Resources can guide personal development.<br/> Embracing spiritual guidance can enhance well-being.<br/> Living authentically leads to a more fulfilling life.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Goals<br/> 04:43 Meagan&apos;s Journey with Her Child&apos;s LGBTQ Identity<br/> 12:24 Navigating Relationships and Community<br/> 17:31 Challenges Faced as a Mother of an LGBTQ Child<br/> 20:01 Societal Support for LGBTQ Youth<br/> 24:30 Faith and Personal Beliefs<br/> 32:52 Advocacy and Sharing Stories<br/> 39:40 Misconceptions About LGBTQ Individuals<br/> 40:56 Understanding Gender Identity and Expression<br/> 43:20 Parenting Beyond Traditional Norms<br/> 44:36 Neurodiversity: Embracing Different Minds<br/> 46:58 Celebrating Your Child&apos;s Identity<br/> 49:08 The Power of Personal Growth<br/> 50:39 Finding Your Voice<br/> 52:40 Daily Habits for Mental Well-Being<br/> 55:41 Resources for Personal Development<br/> 56:34 Future Practices for Mental Health</p><p>Website: <a href='https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com/'> https://meaganskidmorecoaching.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Instagram- @meaganskidmorecoaching</p><p> </p><p>Podcast: Living Beyond The Shadow Of Doubt</p><p>Apple and Spotify</p><p> </p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this heartfelt podcast, I explore the profound and often unspoken emotions that accompany the experience of surviving a loved one's suicide. Join me as we delve into the complex tapestry of guilt, shame, and unanswered questions that many survivors carry. Through personal reflections, poignant stories, and insightful conversations, we aim to create a safe space where listeners can confront their feelings and find solace in shared experiences.   Together, we will challenge the stigma s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this heartfelt podcast, I explore the profound and often unspoken emotions that accompany the experience of surviving a loved one&apos;s suicide. Join me as we delve into the complex tapestry of guilt, shame, and unanswered questions that many survivors carry. Through personal reflections, poignant stories, and insightful conversations, we aim to create a safe space where listeners can confront their feelings and find solace in shared experiences.</p><p> </p><p>Together, we will challenge the stigma surrounding survivor&apos;s guilt and illuminate the strength it takes to navigate the aftermath of such loss. Each episode offers a blend of compassion, understanding, and hope, reminding survivors that they are not alone in their journey. Tune in for an intimate exploration of healing, connection, and the enduring power of love in the face of tragedy.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this heartfelt podcast, I explore the profound and often unspoken emotions that accompany the experience of surviving a loved one&apos;s suicide. Join me as we delve into the complex tapestry of guilt, shame, and unanswered questions that many survivors carry. Through personal reflections, poignant stories, and insightful conversations, we aim to create a safe space where listeners can confront their feelings and find solace in shared experiences.</p><p> </p><p>Together, we will challenge the stigma surrounding survivor&apos;s guilt and illuminate the strength it takes to navigate the aftermath of such loss. Each episode offers a blend of compassion, understanding, and hope, reminding survivors that they are not alone in their journey. Tune in for an intimate exploration of healing, connection, and the enduring power of love in the face of tragedy.</p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Lindsay Taylor</b> is a licensed therapist, speaker, author, and podcaster specializing in grief, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, and parent support. As the Clinical Director at a Suicide Treatment Center, she pioneers innovative approaches to mental health care, helping individuals and families navigate crisis and healing.</p><p> </p><p>After tragically losing her seventeen-year-old son to fentanyl, Lindsay transformed her profound grief into a mission of hope. With over a decade of experience in the social work profession, she has guided hundreds through the heavy weight of life’s challenges. She combines professional expertise with deep empathy, offering both practical tools and unwavering support to those ready to reclaim their lives.</p><p> </p><p>A mother of four and a warrior of the soul, Lindsay is also passionate about coaching parents to strengthen their connection with their children and do their own healing, which creates a ripple effect of raising confident kids and building healthier communities.</p><p> </p><p>Through her work as a <b>Soul Soldier</b>, her podcast <em>Soul Soldier Speaks</em>, and her writing, Lindsay stands beside the wounded, reminding them that their life is a miracle. Because healing isn’t just an individual journey—it’s a movement. And together, we rise.</p><p> </p><p>Podcast Soul Soldier Speaks </p><p> IG @_soul_soldier</p><p>Facebook community</p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A2VgptexU/?mibextid=K35XfP'>https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A2VgptexU/?mibextid=K35XfP</a></p><p> </p><p>Author: The Rise of a Soul book coming out soon.</p><p> </p><p>Join &quot;Not Alone with Melissa-Sue&quot; Podcast every week for a new episode.</p><p>Follow Melissa-Sue Methven on Social media:</p><p> @Melissa_Gratitude</p><p>Website:</p><p><a href='https://www.melissagratitude.life'>www.melissagratitude.life</a> </p><p>Author, Speaker, registered dental hygienist and breathwork practitioner, Neurosomatic Inteligence coach.</p><p>Book available on Amazon and Audible</p><p><a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571</a></p><p><a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&amp;share_location=pdp'> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C?</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Hope Institute in Arizona</p><p><a href='https://www.thehopeinstitute.net'>https://www.thehopeinstitute.net</a></p><p> </p><p>988 National Suicide Hotline</p><p><a href='https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=onebox'> https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=onebox</a></p><p> </p><p><a href='https://qprinstitute.com/'>https://qprinstitute.com/</a></p><p>✨ About the Host &amp; Ways to Work Together</p><p>Melissa-Sue Methven hosts <em>Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven</em>, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.</p><p>Available for:</p><ul><li>Speaking engagements &amp; keynotes</li><li>Breathwork &amp; nervous system workshops</li><li>Podcast guest features &amp; collaborations</li><li>Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events</li></ul><p>🔗 Inquiries: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Breathwork Coach &amp; Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ</a><br/><br/></p><p>📘 <em>The Truth Behind the Smiles</em> explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.</p><p>📕 Amazon: <a href='https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt'>https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt</a><br/><br/> 🎧 Audible: <a href='https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C'>https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C</a><br/><br/></p><p>🌱 Coming Soon: <em>The Gut God Connection</em> &amp; Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.</p><p>✨ Join the waitlist: <a href='https://www.melissamethven.com/'>Melissa Methven</a><br/><br/></p><p>🎧 Subscribe to <em>Not Alone</em>, share episodes, and leave a review.</p><p>You are not alone 🤍</p>]]></content:encoded>
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