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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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The Truth About Skin Health, Inflammaging, And Beauty Industry Myths With Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
The Truth About Skin Health, Inflammaging, and Beauty Industry Myths with Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠What if your skin could reveal more about your overall health than you realiz…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠What if your skin could reveal more about your overall health than you realize?In this eye-opening episode of The FEEL Podcast, Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu—scientist, entrepreneur, and author of Empire of Mirrors: Exposé of Beauty Untold—joins Melissa for a powerful conversation about skin health, chronic inflammation, healthy Aging, and the science behind wellness. Drawing from her extensive research and advocacy work, Dr. Karpuzoglu helps listeners better understand what tr…

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No More Overexplaining: Why &Quot;No&Quot; Is A Complete Sentence With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
No More Overexplaining: Why "No" Is a Complete Sentence with Melissa Crook

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastNo More Overexplaining: Why "No" Is a Complete Sentence with Melissa CrookDo you struggle to say "no" without feeling guilty? Do you find yourself overexplaining, justifying your decisions, or creating lengthy excuses when setting boundaries? If so, you're not alone.In this empowering episode, Melissa dives into one of the most common habits among people-pleasers and highl…

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Living Your Purpose: Faith, Family, Legacy &Amp; Authentic Growth With Eileen Noyes &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Living Your Purpose: Faith, Family, Legacy & Authentic Growth with Eileen Noyes

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Eileen Noyes shares how faith,…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Eileen Noyes shares how faith, Family, and purpose have become the guiding forces behind her life. As a mother of eight and part of a blended family of fifteen children, Eileen offers a powerful perspective on intentional living, building a meaningful Legacy, and making decisions rooted in values rather than circumstances.Through personal stories of Growth and transformation, Eileen reflects on overcoming a shopping addiction …

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Breaking The “I’m Sorry” Habit - What Over-Apologizing Revealed About My Self-Worth, Boundaries, And Healing With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Breaking the “I’m Sorry” Habit – What Over-Apologizing Revealed About My Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Healing with Melissa Crook

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastBreaking the "I'm Sorry" Habit | Over-Apologizing, Self-Worth, Boundaries & Emotional Healing | The F.E.E.L. PodcastHow often do you say "I'm sorry" when you've done absolutely nothing wrong?For many women, over-apologizing becomes second nature. We apologize for asking questions, expressing needs, setting boundaries, changing our minds, taking up space, speaking our truth, and…

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Finding Peace Through Trauma, Healing, &Amp; Community With Malisa Hepner &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Finding Peace Through Trauma, Healing, & Community with Malisa Hepner

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance AbuseIn this deeply hon…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance AbuseIn this deeply honest episode of The FEEL Podcast, Malisa Hepner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable, joins us for a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, emotional healing, and finding peace through self-awareness, community, and self-compassion. Through her own experiences with trauma, emotional disconnection, and substance abuse, Malisa shares what it means to embrace healing as an ongoing journey rather…

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Living Out The Feel Framework With Melissa Crook: Women'S Empowerment, Self-Worth, &Amp; Authentic Healing &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Living Out The FEEL Framework with Melissa Crook: Women's Empowerment, Self-Worth, & Authentic Healing

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeel…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook continues the journey of transformation and self-discovery by exploring what it truly means to Live Out The FEEL Framework. This holistic wellness framework is designed to support women in living healthier, more authentic, and purpose-driven lives while cultivating communities rooted in healing, empowerment, and personal growth.M…

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Emotional Regulation &Amp; Nervous System Healing: How To Stop Shrinking Yourself With Jessica Vanrose &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Healing: How to Stop Shrinking Yourself with Jessica Vanrose

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this heart-centered episode of The FEEL Podcast, Jessica Vanrose of the…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this heart-centered episode of The FEEL Podcast, Jessica Vanrose of the Life After Trauma Podcast joins us for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, nervous system healing, authenticity, and recovery after trauma. Following Melissa’s appearance on Jessica’s two-part series Choosing You: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Breaking the Good Girl Script, Jessica returns to share her own insights on emotional wellness, self-awareness, and learning how to stop shri…

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Self Care, Healing &Amp; Authentic Living: A Guide To Women’s Empowerment With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Self Care, Healing & Authentic Living: A Guide to Women’s Empowerment with Melissa Crook

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeel…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this empowering solo episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores what it truly means to Live Out FEEL (Finding Empowerment, Embracing Layers) and how embracing your authentic self can transform your mindset, Relationships, emotional wellness, and everyday life.Through honest reflection and encouragement, Melissa dives into the importance of self-awareness, healthy boundaries, int…

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Breaking The Silence On Abuse, Healing, Boundaries &Amp; Self-Worth With Tiffiny Newton &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Breaking the Silence on Abuse, Healing, Boundaries & Self-Worth with Tiffiny Newton

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this deeply emotional episode of The FEEL Podcast, Tiffiny Newton shares h…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this deeply emotional episode of The FEEL Podcast, Tiffiny Newton shares her journey through emotional abuse, toxic relationships, self-harm, and trauma recovery; offering an honest look at the long-term Mental Health impact of surviving a controlling relationship. Her story sheds light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse, including gaslighting, manipulation, isolation, and the gradual loss of self-worth many survivors experience in silence.Tiffiny opens up about…

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Authentic Living: Choosing Your Own Path Instead Of Others’ Expectations &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Authentic Living: Choosing Your Own Path Instead of Others’ Expectations

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this powerful episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook dives into the life-changing conversation around personal expectations, healthy boundaries, self-worth, and living authentically. So many people unconsciously shape their lives around societal expectations, family pressure, cultural conditioning, relationship dynamics, or career identities without ever pausing to ask themselves what they tr…

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Financial Empowerment For Women: Build Confidence, Master Your Money Mindset &Amp; Redefine Wealth With Irina Helm &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Financial Empowerment for Women: Build Confidence, Master Your Money Mindset & Redefine Wealth with Irina Helm

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Irina Helm shares he…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Irina Helm shares her journey toward Financial Independence, authentic living, and redefining what it truly means to be “rich.” Drawing from her experiences living across the former Soviet Union, Germany, and Israel, Irina reflects on how cultural conditioning, gender expectations, and silence around Money shaped her relationship with wealth, confidence, and self-worth.This conversation explores financial empower…

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Find Your Why: How To Align Your Life With Your Core Values &Amp; Purpose With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Find Your Why: How to Align Your Life with Your Core Values & Purpose with Melissa Crook

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this emp…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcastIn this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores what it truly means to find your why and reconnect with the values, purpose, and inner alignment that guide a meaningful life. Through thoughtful reflection and practical insight, this personal growth podcast conversation invites listeners to move beyond external validation and begin living in alignment with who they truly are.From a youn…

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