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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Blog Excerpt: The first talking point on the podcast, “Prioritizing Self Care”, really kicks off the theme of this episode of living in excellence rather than perfection. We have been met with the…
Blog Excerpt: The fi…
Blog Excerpt: The first talking point on the podcast, “Prioritizing Self Care”, really kicks off the theme of this episode of living in excellence rather than perfection. We have been met with the common issue over the podcast of women always putting others first, even if that isn’t in the best interest of herself.Ways to Engage: What has your idea of success been in the past? What is your idea of success now, and do you think of yourself as successful? Consider these after listening to Lynita’s episode and see how her mindset shifts your idea of success. It’s important to remain …
Blog Excerpt: Cindy describes her 20s as painful, stumbling her way through life with only half of the information she should have had. A lot of people can be in denial of them or their children havin…
Blog Excerpt: Cindy …
Blog Excerpt: Cindy describes her 20s as painful, stumbling her way through life with only half of the information she should have had. A lot of people can be in denial of them or their children having autism, so it can go undiagnosed. It’s often seen as a negative trait to have, but the more we educate people and talk about the realities of having autism or ADHD, there will be less of a stigma around these words.Ways to Engage: Challenge yourself to consider a stereotype you hold or maybe have once held and think about the consequences of these stereotypes. Did you treat people differe…
Blog Excerpt: Amita found herself seeking approval and trying to keep everyone around her happy…sound familiar? People pleasing is ingrained in so many of us and I guess I never really noticed until…
Blog Excerpt: Amita …
Blog Excerpt: Amita found herself seeking approval and trying to keep everyone around her happy…sound familiar? People pleasing is ingrained in so many of us and I guess I never really noticed until listening to so many other women who have faced it too.Ways to Engage: Write down in your planner when you want to take time for yourself, no matter what the activity may be. Treat it as a non-negotiable, and keep the date with yourself. In the future, you can reflect on how this made you feel and how pleased you were with standing by your boundaries. You are worth the time you set aside for y…
**TW: Mention/description of Rape scenario etc**Blog Excerpt: I really connected to Chelsea when she was talking about supporting women unapologetically. Growing up, she was always “the nice girl.…
**TW: Mention/descri…
**TW: Mention/description of Rape scenario etc**Blog Excerpt: I really connected to Chelsea when she was talking about supporting women unapologetically. Growing up, she was always “the nice girl.” When she said this phrase, I remember saying something similar to this in a radio show episode, and it’s always strange to find out how connected our experiences are, but I think that’s what makes women so powerful.Ways to Engage: Does listening to Chelsea’s episode bring up any past memories of childhood? Being told to be a nice girl when you wanted to do the exact opposite? It can b…
Blog Excerpt: Kari is a great advocate for sexual health, which ties into our physical, mental, and spiritual health as well. As a conscious dating and pleasure coach, Kari is educated in the physical…
Blog Excerpt: Kari i…
Blog Excerpt: Kari is a great advocate for sexual health, which ties into our physical, mental, and spiritual health as well. As a conscious dating and pleasure coach, Kari is educated in the physical and psychological benefits that pleasure brings to a woman, which is always fascinating to hear about.Ways to Engage: Think about the questions Kari asks during this episode: “What’s blocking you? What is your sexual story? How do you write or want to rewrite it?” Explore your thoughts, desires, and emotions towards your sexual story. Share it with your partner if you have one or write i…
Blog Excerpt: You know how your body feels and if something feels uncomfortable, then you need to stand by that statement that something isn’t right. People may try to convince you that it’s all i…
Blog Excerpt: You kn…
Blog Excerpt: You know how your body feels and if something feels uncomfortable, then you need to stand by that statement that something isn’t right. People may try to convince you that it’s all in your head, it’s a minor diagnosis, and maybe even offer up some pills to help the symptom go away. However, Rachelle reminds us to get to the root causes of our pain or uneasiness; treating one part of your concerns may help for a little while, but it won’t heal the whole problem.Ways to Engage: Next time you go to the doctor’s, even if it’s just for a check-up, think of any concerns y…
Blog Excerpt: The conversation of boundaries stuck out to me greatly during this episode because Kathy covers a variety of facets that we don’t always think of but are important to remember nonethel…
Blog Excerpt: The co…
Blog Excerpt: The conversation of boundaries stuck out to me greatly during this episode because Kathy covers a variety of facets that we don’t always think of but are important to remember nonetheless. She brought up the difference in stressors that I think everyone should know about. Not all stressors are bad, even though the word has a negative connotation.Ways to Engage: Next time you’re feeling stressed, decipher how this may impact you. Is it eustress that can be beneficial for your body? Or is it distress, and you need to take a few moments to breathe. Sometimes we confuse excite…
Excerpt from Blog: Being a healer, Fran is very connected to the physical and spiritual aspects of health. Your body is your vessel (and the only one you get), so it should get the care it deserves. F…
Excerpt from Blog: B…
Excerpt from Blog: Being a healer, Fran is very connected to the physical and spiritual aspects of health. Your body is your vessel (and the only one you get), so it should get the care it deserves. Fran does body work and Meditation every day and helps others in these endeavors as well, though healing can look like a variety of things.Ways to Engage: Try starting a day to day journal of your feelings—both emotional and physical. Correspond these feelings with an activity or Exercise that aligns with what you need for the day to either sustain this feeling or develop a healthier outlook f…
**TW: Mentions of suicide, infertility, stillbirth etc*** Blog Excerpt: We love to have discussions that benefit women, even if they aren’t always deemed “appropriate.” Periods are a fact of lif…
**TW: Mentions of su…
**TW: Mentions of suicide, infertility, stillbirth etc*** Blog Excerpt: We love to have discussions that benefit women, even if they aren’t always deemed “appropriate.” Periods are a fact of life, and it’s imperative that women receive as much information as they can. Isabella Thor is a loving, playful, and orgasmic woman who brings so much to the F.E.E.L conversation.Ways to Engage: Think of something you’ve wanted to do recently but haven’t found the time to do it. Not something someone else has been bugging you to do or something work related, but an activity that nourishes y…
Excerpt from Blog: "We talk a lot on the podcast about starting the journey and the importance of staying on the path, even when it becomes difficult. Some areas are easier to conquer than others, but…
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Excerpt from Blog: "We talk a lot on the podcast about starting the journey and the importance of staying on the path, even when it becomes difficult. Some areas are easier to conquer than others, but odds are there will be at least one thing that will stop you in your tracks. However, I want people to remember the reason for all of their hard work and to see how rewarding it is when you keep fighting the good fight." Ways to Engage:Ways to Engage: By starting your journey to living out F.E.E.L, what are some goals you want to see yourself achieve? Make sure these are goals you want to achie…
**TW Talks of abuse, domestic violence, suicide, sensitive topics**Blog Excerpt: There’s something in each talking point I could get into, but the one that stuck with me the most was “Accepting …
**TW Talks of abuse,…
**TW Talks of abuse, domestic violence, suicide, sensitive topics**Blog Excerpt: There’s something in each talking point I could get into, but the one that stuck with me the most was “Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself.” With Dana’s history, it took a long time for her to be able to discover who she truly is, not the person others wanted her to be. It was a survival instinct to conform to what the people around her said, but lately she’s been able to discover herself.Ways to Engage:Think of a moment in your life that you believe you should forgive yourself for. It can be d…
Excerpt from Blog: "There’s a lot of 'hats' that Jen wears, and these just contribute to her beautiful, complex layers. She says that she is still working on discovering them, but it is a lifelong j…
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Excerpt from Blog: "There’s a lot of 'hats' that Jen wears, and these just contribute to her beautiful, complex layers. She says that she is still working on discovering them, but it is a lifelong journey for most of us; there’s always something new to learn about yourself. As we get older, we also find more layers that we may have never thought of before."Ways to Engage: What are some layers you’ve been happy to uncover? What are some you’ve been disappointed to uncover? What were the reasons behind these emotions? Looking back, how has it affected your journey by discovering these …
**Mention of Sexual Assault briefly (in regards to PTSD)Blog Excerpt: Vashti used the analogy of putting a bandaid over a wound but not getting down to the root cause of the problem. We can say we…
**Mention of Sexual …
**Mention of Sexual Assault briefly (in regards to PTSD)Blog Excerpt: Vashti used the analogy of putting a bandaid over a wound but not getting down to the root cause of the problem. We can say we’re fine and heal ourselves for a short period of time, but that isn’t digging deep enough to understand why it happened in the first place. Without understanding the true cause of our emotions or physical ailments, then they will keep returning.Ways to Engage: Think of an example of when you continued saying you were fine even when you were falling apart inside—we all have those moments. Ca…
Excerpt from Blog: Even though this happens to everyone, we don’t tend to talk about when it’s time to pivot your why. We talk a lot about what our why is currently, but we don’t tend to look at…
Excerpt from Blog: E…
Excerpt from Blog: Even though this happens to everyone, we don’t tend to talk about when it’s time to pivot your why. We talk a lot about what our why is currently, but we don’t tend to look at the past or future. It’s crucial to identify our current why of course, but no matter where you are in your journey, you are not alone.Ways to Engage: Think about what your why/value/cause was 5 or 10 years ago. Think about what it is now. Try making a physical list that you can compare, look back on, or use as a reference. This can help you determine if you’ve grown over the years, what g…
Excerpt from Blog: "Life is exhausting, and you can’t be expected to do everything while still taking care of yourself. Other people’s opinions are not as important as your boundaries, and I’m g…
Excerpt from Blog: "…
Excerpt from Blog: "Life is exhausting, and you can’t be expected to do everything while still taking care of yourself. Other people’s opinions are not as important as your boundaries, and I’m glad Limor took some time out of this segment to remind everyone that we’re all doing our best." Ways to Engage: What are some misconceptions or stereotypes you hear from women or about women? What about wives or mothers? Look at these phrases and identify if they’re positive or negative, and where you’ve heard these sayings from. The things we say and the stereotypes we enforce can negati…
Blog Excerpt: "Whatever project Johnny decides to take on, whether it be designing a website or illustrating for a brand, he has to feel connected to the work. I can understand from a creative perspec…
Blog Excerpt: "Whate…
Blog Excerpt: "Whatever project Johnny decides to take on, whether it be designing a website or illustrating for a brand, he has to feel connected to the work. I can understand from a creative perspective if you’re not connected to what you’re working on, it will either take forever to complete or not be the highest quality you’re capable of (or even both). That’s why Melissa, Johnny, and I decided he was the perfect fit for designing our book; he had a deep connection with it from the start, and we knew he understood the message we wanted to share with the world." Ways to Engage: Wh…
Women's Health Ecosystem Builder | Femtech Lawyer | Co-Founder & CEO, FemInnovation | Keynote Speaker | Co-Founder, Women's Digital Health Network | FemInnovation Podcast HostWays to Engage: Bet…
Women's Health Ecosy…
Women's Health Ecosystem Builder | Femtech Lawyer | Co-Founder & CEO, FemInnovation | Keynote Speaker | Co-Founder, Women's Digital Health Network | FemInnovation Podcast HostWays to Engage: Bethany spoke about FemTech, which is a subject that not many women know about. Have you heard of FemTech before? If not, what did you think of it when you first heard of it and what do you think of it after listening to the episode? One of the best parts of the podcast is hearing so many different stories and learning something we would’ve never known before.Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - …
“Welcome to 'Unleash Thyself,' your bi-weekly guide for personal transformation, led by Constantin Morun. Unlike typical personal Growth shows, we adopt a holistic approach to self-discovery, enco…
“Welcome to 'Unlea…
“Welcome to 'Unleash Thyself,' your bi-weekly guide for personal transformation, led by Constantin Morun. Unlike typical personal growth shows, we adopt a holistic approach to self-discovery, encompassing mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical realms. Yearning for authenticity, fulfillment, and purpose? We explore mindfulness, self-love, inner healing, purpose finding, subconscious rewiring, and more. Our vulnerable, empowering conversations guide your journey to 'Know Thyself' in order to 'Unleash Thyself.' In a world filled with division and distractions, we guide you back to balance…