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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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Money Mindset, Financial Boundaries &Amp; Guilt-Free Spending With Linda Grizely &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Money Mindset, Financial Boundaries & Guilt-Free Spending with Linda Grizely

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Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠Money is about more than finances—it's closely connected to our mindset, Emotions, confidence, and self-worth. In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, financial coach and author Linda Grizely joins Melissa to explore how developing a healthy money mindset, setting financial boundaries, and creating intentional spending habits can lead to great…

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Summer Body Expectations: Building Body Confidence, Setting Boundaries &Amp; Embracing Self-Acceptance With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Summer Body Expectations: Building Body Confidence, Setting Boundaries & Embracing Self-Acceptance with Melissa Crook

Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community t…

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Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠Summer has a way of bringing sunshine, vacations, and opportunities to make memories, but for many women, it also brings something much heavier.The pressure to have the "perfect summer body."Suddenly we're questioning whether we should wear t…

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The Power Of Putting Yourself First With Val Jones: Overcoming People Pleasing &Amp; Embracing Self-Care &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
The Power of Putting Yourself First with Val Jones: Overcoming People Pleasing & Embracing Self-Care

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse.…

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Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of emotional abuse.In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Val Jones shares her journey from chronic people-pleasing and "Good Girl Syndrome" to living with confidence, healthy boundaries, and self-worth. Through honest reflection, she explains how choosing to put herself first transformed her mental wellness, Relationships, and personal Growth.Together, we explore why self-care is not selfish, how emotional…

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Communicating Boundaries &Amp; Expectations: The Missing Piece Of Healthy Relationships With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Communicating Boundaries & Expectations: The Missing Piece of Healthy Relationships with Melissa Crook

Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community t…

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Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠Setting boundaries is important, but communicating them is essential.Melissa continues the FEEL conversation by diving into one of the most overlooked aspects of personal growth, emotional wellness, and healthy relationships: communicating your bound…

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Fertility, Empowerment, Healthy Boundaries &Amp; Reproductive Education With Bilge Apak Sato And Valerie Kvita &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Fertility, Empowerment, Healthy Boundaries & Reproductive Education with Bilge Apak Sato and Valerie Kvita

Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community t…

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Five Years Of FEEL! - We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, we welcome Bilge Apak Sato and Valerie Kvita, co-founders of The Tiny Pea, for an important conversation about fertility Education, reproductive health, Family planning, and making informed decisions about your f…

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Pause Before You Say Yes: The Secret To Stronger Boundaries With Melissa Crook &Raquo; 14551151 1780354358036 52D2De0D8156D
Pause Before You Say Yes: The Secret to Stronger Boundaries with Melissa Crook

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Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠ Do you find yourself automatically saying "yes" when someone asks for a favor, only to regret it later? In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores the power of the pause and why creating space before responding can streng…

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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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