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Melissa Crook Founder & Host of The F.E.E.L Podcast

Melissa Crook is a woman in her 50’s who currently lives in Fresno, CA with the great love of her life, best friend, spouse, and father of their 3 daughters, Brady Crook. Melissa loves Travel, the ocean, sunsets, mountains, and is a huge sports fan. She’s passionate, driven, loyal, fierce, and brave. She believes in justice, mercy, equality, and empathy for ALL, and is especially driven to help women live their best, healthiest lives.

Melissa is available to speak to your group about the importance of women understanding their value and worthiness when it comes to prioritizing their self-care and overall health. To schedule a collaboration with Melissa, fill out our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact

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S8 - Taking A Trauma Informed Approach With Beth Sandlin &Raquo; 14551151 1743469960352 6Aedf011Ebfdc
S8 – Taking a Trauma Informed Approach with Beth Sandlin

Blog Excerpt: Beth has been a pilates teacher for 20 years, and she uses this connection between her mind and body to support other women in their journeys to do the same. With an understanding of the…

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Blog Excerpt: Beth has been a pilates teacher for 20 years, and she uses this connection between her mind and body to support other women in their journeys to do the same. With an understanding of the nervous system, she is more in tune with its cycles and is able to pick up on clues to help clients. Ways to Engage: Are there unprocessed traumas in your body you’ve thought about lately? Take the time to work your body through the Trauma, work your mind through it, and process what you need to in order to heal properly.  Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:40 )Confidently Setting Bounda…

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S8 - Unapologetic Suburban Trouble Maker With Ellen Smith &Raquo; 14551151 1743467428216 8B8B81Bd78D1
S8 – Unapologetic Suburban Trouble Maker with Ellen Smith

Blog Excerpt: After everything was shut down in 2020, we got used to having work with us 24/7 on our phones and computers. There wasn’t a clear line of where work stopped and your personal life bega…

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Blog Excerpt: After everything was shut down in 2020, we got used to having work with us 24/7 on our phones and computers. There wasn’t a clear line of where work stopped and your personal life began.Ways to Engage: Think about the perceptions you have about different communities in your area or that you’ve come across in your life. Are these perceptions based on behavior you’ve experienced or stereotypes you’ve been told? Make sure the opinions you’re forming are your own and are fair.    Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 5:01 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 18:36 )Takin…

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S8 - Destigmatizing Sexual Health With Eve Hall &Raquo; 14551151 1743466143609 A32459A3E0738
S8 – Destigmatizing Sexual Health with Eve Hall

Blog Excerpt: Eve supports women in living unapologetically, and she is doing so by destigmatizing sexual health. As women, we are not supposed to have sex, at least according to society.Ways to Engag…

Blog Excerpt: Eve su…

Blog Excerpt: Eve supports women in living unapologetically, and she is doing so by destigmatizing sexual health. As women, we are not supposed to have sex, at least according to society.Ways to Engage: Are there areas of your sexuality that you need to revisit? Areas that have been ignored or you have preconceived notions on? Has something shamed you into changing your opinion of your body or sexuality? Allow yourself to feel free in every aspect of your body. Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:41 )Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:21 )Confidentl…

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S8 - It'S Ok To Sit &Amp; Rest With Veronica Williams &Raquo; 14551151 1743465182352 61Fffb5A932Cb
S8 – It's Ok to Sit & Rest with Veronica Williams

Blog Excerpt: In particular, Veronica’s journey with self care encompasses all aspects of F.E.E.L. Veronica talks about showing up in the manner that people need her, something so important to remem…

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Blog Excerpt: In particular, Veronica’s journey with self care encompasses all aspects of F.E.E.L. Veronica talks about showing up in the manner that people need her, something so important to remember when we are communicating our wants and needs. Ways to Engage: When’s the last time you sat down and relaxed? No meditating, no reading, no exercises, just sitting and resting. We think of ourselves as “lazy” when we do this, but here is a reminder that it’s okay to be still and enjoy a moment of peace. Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:53 )Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 12…

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S8 - Listening To The Wisdom Of Our Body With Jen Aks &Raquo; 14551151 1743460528427 D032778724De7
S8 – Listening to the Wisdom of our Body with Jen Aks

Blog Excerpt: Jen is able to help frame her layers by using IFS (Internal Family Systems). It’s a great way for her to find empowerment in her layers by teaching her to frame the observation as “t…

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Blog Excerpt: Jen is able to help frame her layers by using IFS (Internal Family Systems). It’s a great way for her to find empowerment in her layers by teaching her to frame the observation as “there’s a part of me that…” rather than making your layers the whole part of you. Ways to Engage: When a relationship ends, what’s your perspective? Do you vilify it? Do you recognize that it’s the end of your season with that person or do you try to keep Relationships just for the sake of having them? Relationships, romantic or otherwise, are not always meant to last forever and that’s…

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S8 - No Longer In Bondage With Logan Hufford &Raquo; 14551151 1743458261537 D35775B5A70A3
S8 – No Longer in Bondage with Logan Hufford

Trigger warning: sexual addiction Blog Excerpt: Our boundaries should be like guardrails to protect us, but they should be far enough back that there’s safety before going completely over the edge.�…

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Trigger warning: sexual addiction Blog Excerpt: Our boundaries should be like guardrails to protect us, but they should be far enough back that there’s safety before going completely over the edge. Ways to Engage: When setting your boundaries, think about the way you’re wording your expectations. Instead of making it about the other person’s behavior, make it about what your behavior will be if theirs doesn’t change. You can’t be responsible for someone else’s decisions, but you can be responsible for your own.Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 6:21 )Confidently Setting Bounda…

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S8 - Moms Supporting Moms With Mariela Desantiago &Raquo; 14551151 1743391414573 8Faede5B32633
S8 – Moms Supporting Moms with Mariela Desantiago

Blog Excerpt: This idea came to her as she was on a walk, which is connected to her self care routine. For Mariela, self care needs to be nonnegotiable so she can reset after giving so much of herself…

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Blog Excerpt: This idea came to her as she was on a walk, which is connected to her self care routine. For Mariela, self care needs to be nonnegotiable so she can reset after giving so much of herself to her family.Ways to Engage: If you’re a young/new mom, think of some things you could use help with and share them with a friend or loved one who is willing to take some of the load off. Do you know a young/new mom who could use a hand? Offer ways to help or be supportive during this transitional time in their lives. Timestamps:Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:04 )Confidently Setting Boundaries…

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S8 - Passion Meets Nutrition With Laura Tolosi &Raquo; 14551151 1743201141498 A142Cc98B846
S8 – Passion Meets Nutrition with Laura Tolosi

Blog Excerpt:  I loved hearing Laura say what an integral part food plays in our health, including the mental aspect, which I think gets lost in translation sometimes. What you eat not only affects y…

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Blog Excerpt:  I loved hearing Laura say what an integral part food plays in our health, including the mental aspect, which I think gets lost in translation sometimes. What you eat not only affects your physical state, but it also affects your mood. Ways to Engage: Think about the purpose of the food you’re eating and the reason behind it. Are you actually hungry or are you trying to fill a void? Are these nutritious calories you’re eating or empty ones that make you feel tired rather than energized? Be mindful of the things you’re putting into your body and how it makes you feel. Times…

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Podcasthon Feature Episode - The Story Of Herstory &Raquo; 14551151 1742481445687 71F9954Ad2575
Podcasthon Feature Episode – The Story of Herstory

Blog Excerpt: We are featuring Herstory Writers Network, a nonprofit organization that utilizes the art of memoir writing to connect with people in the community. The network originated in Long Island…

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Blog Excerpt: We are featuring Herstory Writers Network, a nonprofit organization that utilizes the art of memoir writing to connect with people in the community. The network originated in Long Island, NY but has since grown to be accessible from anywhere, offering both in person and remote writing circles. Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Attend a writing workshop, share your writing in an online forum, or anything that puts yourself out there as a storyteller. Read other people’s stories, comment on them, and make them feel seen and heard. Timestamps:Pr…

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S7 Living Well With Bipolar Via Her Own Expectations With Paris Scobie &Raquo; 14551151 1732874116992 8A4A4E8Cfa23E
S7 Living Well with Bipolar Via Her Own Expectations with Paris Scobie

**TW Mention of sexual abuse and suicideBlog Excerpt: [Paris] has been on our podcast before as Paris Prynkiewicz, sharing her journey as a Bipolar wellness coach, changing the way that people see and…

**TW Mention of sexu…

**TW Mention of sexual abuse and suicideBlog Excerpt: [Paris] has been on our podcast before as Paris Prynkiewicz, sharing her journey as a Bipolar wellness coach, changing the way that people see and hear the word Bipolar. Paris is a resilient, passionate, and driven community builder, overcoming any obstacle that may present itself. Ways to Engage: Think of ways you can incorporate more time for yourself throughout the day. If you would normally be scrolling on your phone while waiting in line or before bed, take the time to do something mindfully. You’ll start to feel the difference betw…

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S7 Treat Yourself The Way You Want Others To Treat You With Yahne Sneed &Raquo; 14551151 1732874153800 0Ec76Af46Ad31
S7 Treat Yourself the Way You Want Others to Treat You with Yahne Sneed

**mention of or inclusion of parts alluding to suicide**Blog Excerpt: In Yahne’s life, she thought she had to put others above herself to receive love in return, but she wasn’t sharing any of that…

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**mention of or inclusion of parts alluding to suicide**Blog Excerpt: In Yahne’s life, she thought she had to put others above herself to receive love in return, but she wasn’t sharing any of that love with herself. She reached a point where she was tired of letting herself down, just tired of being tired. The unknown is scary, and Yahne was nervous about discovering her layers without knowing what she would find.Ways to Engage: Think about what’s stopping you from uncovering your layers. Is it fear? Is the idea overwhelming? Whatever the reason may be, work towards uncovering your layer…

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S7 Speaking Up For Yourself Is Self Care With Sarika Singh &Raquo; 14551151 1732874172115 1B918A1Faa3Bd
S7 Speaking Up for Yourself is Self Care with Sarika Singh

Blog Excerpt: A question that is sometimes difficult to answer is the question of “why.” A great simile Sarika uses is that her why is like a live document—it is always changing. She asks hersel…

Blog Excerpt: A ques…

Blog Excerpt: A question that is sometimes difficult to answer is the question of “why.” A great simile Sarika uses is that her why is like a live document—it is always changing. She asks herself a lot about her why, making sure it always aligns with what she’s doing and the type of person she wants to be. Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to answer honestly when someone asks how you are and vice versa. Are you feeling hopeful? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Think of another adjective other than “good.” If someone responds that way when you ask how they are, ask if that’s true. “Are …

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