What happens when five authors gather on one island to reflect on their work, their lives, and the deeper purpose behind it all? In this inspiring episode of Not Alone, host Melissa Sue Methven welcomes a panel of writers for a heartfelt conversation about storytelling, healing, and living with intention.
From the challenges that shaped their voices to the passions that drive their pages, this episode invites you into the minds and hearts of authors who believe writing can be both a lifeline and a lighthouse. Whether you're a reader, a writer, or simply someone seeking meaning, this episode will remind you that purpose is powerful—and no one walks this journey alone.
Kristy Crabtree
Kristy Crabtree is a licensed therapist, author of Sacred Revolution, and founder of Innerlight Counseling. She bridges psychology and spirituality to guide others through deep healing and expanded states of consciousness. Through her writing, retreats, and ceremonial work, Kristy helps individuals transmute trauma, awaken soul memory, and reclaim their divine power. Her work is rooted in ancient wisdom, modern therapeutic practices, and the remembrance that healing is a sacred act of revolution.
Website:
Instagram:
@kristy_sacred_revolution
Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7aHmCCc09pXe6gUEIjlhrJ?si=9d0RmcwFSL2gZvYBAfDjAw
Kristin Merwin
Podcast bio
Kristin Merwin is a resilience coach, author, and the founder of Magic Inside, where she supports women and youth in releasing limited beliefs and creating the life they dream of. Through her children’s book Magic Mountain and 7 Magic Mindsets curriculum, Kristin offers grounding tools for healing and growth. Her work blends storytelling, nervous system awareness, and nature-based practices to help others remember this truth: the magic they’re searching for has been inside all along.
Website: www.magic-inside.com
Social media:
Instagram @therealmagicinside
Lindsay Taylor
IG: @_soul_soldier
Website: https://soulsoldiernetwork.com/
Soul Soldier Speaks Podcast-
✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together
Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, 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.
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📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.
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