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We're Sober, Now What?6. Beyond Abstinence: Daily Practices That Build True RecoverySobriety isn’t just about quitting—it’s about what comes next. In this episode, Amanda and Melissa, dive into the difference between stark, raving abstinence (just quitting the substance) and actually doing the deeper work of recovery.Amanda shares a five-question daily journaling practice that’s helping her build self-respect, break free from external validation-seeking, and recover from burnout. Melissa opens up about her own struggles with self-doubt and the ongoing nature of inner work, even after years of sobriety.If you’ve ever felt like sobriety should feel better or wondered why old pa...2025-02-0755 min
Burning ButterfliesThe Play Will Save Us All!Chapter 4, Episode 14
The chapter finale delivers an explosive and emotional culmination as Melissa’s play turns out to be a resounding success. With stunning execution, the production dazzles the congregation, leaving no doubt about Melissa’s talents and leadership. But behind the scenes, the story is far more complex.
Amanda, forbidden from having anything to do with the play, secretly teams up with Brandi to ensure everything runs smoothly. Their covert collaboration is a quiet rebellion but thrives unnoticed, in part because Tom is laser-focused on what he believes will finally be the church's breakthrough mome...2025-01-171h 23
Burning ButterfliesThe Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After Time OutChapter 4, Episode 13
In this episode, Amanda and Melissa dive into the aftermath of Tom and Charlotte’s decision to put Amanda and Brandi on "time-out." The fallout reveals the tangled web of manipulation and control within the church, as everyone scrambles to maintain a façade of order.
Melissa finds herself knee-deep in planning the church play, juggling the demands of her role while navigating the tension created by Froggy trying to both be the lead of the play and the director. Tom, recognizing the need to keep Brandi occupied, assigns her to help Melissa wit...2025-01-1052 min
Awakened MotherhoodHealing Beyond Medicine w/ Melissa ArmstrongIn this episode of Awakened Motherhood, host Amanda Quick introduces Melissa Armstrong, a trauma-informed functional health consultant and owner of Holistic Health. Melissa shares her incredible journey of overcoming immense trauma, including surviving a school shooting and witnessing her brother's death. Through her healing process involving meditation, somatic work, and spirituality, Melissa found her calling to help others. Now, she empowers individuals to manage stress, trauma, and chronic ailments using a holistic approach. Join us for a powerful conversation on resilience, healing, and embracing one's inner strength for transformative change.
To learn more about Melissa please visit:2024-12-2047 min
Burning ButterfliesMelissa's Jubilee: It Was Never About FroggyChapter 4, Episode 3
The 2017 women’s retreat, called Jubilee, was meant to celebrate “joy in the Lord”—but for Melissa, it became the site of a soul-wrenching revelation. In this first retreat Amanda did not attend in over a decade, Melissa took the stage to praise God for restoring her marriage. She spoke passionately about the joy of rescuing her husband from his life of addiction and crime. But while Melissa shared her testimony, Froggy was nowhere near “rescued.” He was still entangled in a dark web of drugs, deceit, and dangerous relationships.
As Melissa reflects on the retre...2024-11-0158 min
Burning ButterfliesThe Price of Ignorance: Melissa’s Hell, Amanda’s DetachmentChapter 3, Episode 14
In this gripping episode, Melissa breaks her silence about the summer she vanished from VBS without warning, leaving everyone scrambling to pick up the pieces. The ladies unpack the personal turmoil Melissa was facing at the time, shedding light on the real reason for her sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, Amanda reflects on how, at the time, she was too distracted by the unraveling of her friendship with the children's ministry leader to fully see what Melissa was going through.
But the story doesn't end there. Just weeks after the VBS in...2024-09-271h 12
Five Lemons LaughingDefine Your Values with Amanda and MelissaIn this episode, Amanda and Melissa team up to guide you through the process of defining your values using a helpful worksheet, which you can access below. Join us as we explore what values are, how to identify them, and the profound impact they have on our lives. Download the "Define Your Values" worksheet and listen to the podcast so we can work together on this transformative exercise. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth together! Amanda and Melissa will walk you through: 🍋 A clear definition of what values are 🍋 Step-by-step instru...2024-07-1746 min
Burning ButterfliesCelebrate Good Times: Melissa Accidentally Throws Tom a PartyIn this episode of Burning Butterflies, we're diving into the chaotic yet revealing story of Melissa's attempt to throw a party.
Initially intended to celebrate Froggy's 40th birthday with a "Game of Life" theme, the event takes unexpected turns. Brandi ditches the party, Amanda gets yelled at, and Charlotte and Froggy derail the plans, turning the celebration into a 60th birthday bash for Pastor Tom.
We'll unpack the strange dynamics of celebrating milestones like birthdays at Come As You Are and explore how this particular party further strained the relationship between Me...2024-07-0553 min
Love That For YouParenting With Hope w/ author Melissa KrugerIn this conversation, Melissa Kruger discusses her new book 'Parenting with Hope' and shares insights on raising teenagers. She talks about the challenges of writing the book while navigating the teenage years with her own children. Melissa emphasizes the importance of focusing on God and the basics of faith while parenting teens. She also discusses the distractions parents face today, such as information overload, and the rise of anxiety in teenagers. Melissa highlights the difference between Christian parenting and permissive parenting, emphasizing the need for grace and a standard of behavior. She shares her desire for her teens to...2024-04-2451 min
Appalachian Vibes Radio ShowMelissa McKinney and McKinneyMelissa McKinney, the electrifying blues force from Asheville and frontwoman of Mama & the Ruckus, steals the spotlight in this must-listen Spotify episode! Joining her is McKinney, Melissa’s daughter and a soul-pop sensation whose harmonies trace back to Sesame Street. Get ready to uncover the mesmerizing mother-daughter bond and dive deep into Melissa's riveting tales of love's triumphs and trials. But that's not all – McKinney treats us to the soulful sounds of her original songs, sharing raw and relatable experiences in love and life. Don't miss this intimate musical journey. Learn more about Melissa McKinney at https://meliss...2024-01-191h 05
The Liquid Courage PodcastEp. 54 - Melissa D’AgostinoIn today’s episode, Amanda drinks some red wine with actor, writer, director, theatremaker and filmmaker Melissa D’Agostino to discuss creating HighballTV, her experience as a first-time film director, and the value she took from editing reality television! Melissa has seamlessly flowed between the theatre and film worlds throughout her career, receiving awards for writing, acting, and directing both nationally and internationally. Her performance in the digital series Tactical Girls won her the 2017 Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Web Series, and in that same year, Melissa co-founded the international streaming site HighballTV with...2023-08-241h 31
Tablecast: Come to the Table with Melissa and AmandaBONUS: Catch Up With Melissa & AmandaWe're starting off Season 4 with a bonus episode! Catch up with Melissa and Amanda. What have they been up with since ending season 3? What is God doing in their lives today? What are they looking forward to in season 4? Thank you for joining Melissa and Amanda at the Table! This has been a production of Asha Media. Please share the Tablecast with other women by leaving us a rating on your listening platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us share it more with other women just like you by leaving us a r...2023-07-2941 min
The Goddess & The Medicine WomanEpisode 22: A Conversation with Amanda Kate: Kinesiologist and Author of "Divine. Messy. Human."In episode 22 Melissa & Sydney have an inspired conversation with Amanda Kate. Amanda is a Kineseologist, Mentor, Archetypal Life Coach, Mom and the Author of: "Divine. Messy. Human. A Spiritual Guide to Prioritizing Internal Truth over External Influence". Amanda is a recovering people-pleaser and self-flagellator, she walks the path straddling the Divine and Messy daily. Always growing, developing, and learning new ways of being to, hopefully, one day leave the Earth better than she found it. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her twin flame, her children, his children and a dog named Zeus.
Amanda, Melissa and Sydney...2023-02-131h 04
Unleashing YOUR Great WorkMind Love is Great Work with Melissa Monte | UYGW051Join Melissa and Amanda as they discuss:How Melissa built the top podcast of 2022, MindLove from scratchHow our own growth can fuel our business growthHow authenticity is critical to resilienceResourceshttps://mindlove.com/premiumhttps://instagram.com/mindlovemelissaCome to our event on January 17th:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/474101469257SUMMARY:On this episode of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, we are diving deep with Melissa Monte. Melissa is a mentor, speaker, and podcast host of “Mind Love”, where she helps people give their mind...2022-12-2939 min
Move With HeartEp 19: MWH Creator Series: Amanda ValdesPre & Postnatal is our #1 requested category on the platform and we are so excited to have our new Creator, Amanda Valdes, sharing her expertise as a doula and pre & postnatal yoga teacher to really help people feel grounded and guided during their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. They dive into Amanda’s spiritual path to finding a love for yoga and how this style of movement led her to her true passion in the pre & postnatal space. Amanda shares how she got started as a doula and attending births, and they discuss how she supports people in the full birth jo...2022-12-0727 min
She's Got Content[SGC-8] Do You Have The Right Visual Content? With Amanda MyersContent is more than merely written text. The words on your website, in your blog, newsletter, social media, and digital products can be enhanced and clarified with the visual content you include.Today's expert, photographer Amanda Myers, has an eye for images and how to use them to promote your products and services. She shares her expertise in this episode and helps you get the right visual content in place.Don’t Miss Inside This Episode:The most important thing to consider before you start taking photos of products or images for your website.Le...2022-11-0921 min
Woman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 28 | The Wonder of Possibility with Melissa BlandfordHenry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't- you're right". When it comes to changing your mindset sometimes it's as simple as taking the step to say "it's possible" before what you believe to be true. Tune in as Amanda and Melissa discuss the importance of daydreaming in possibility for the growth of your business or money journey. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Melissa on Instagram: @TheRealMBCoachingPodcast edited and engineered b...2022-10-2526 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 26 | Risk Vs. Opportunity with Melissa BlandfordIt’s amazing what can happen when you begin taking small steps to change your money mindset. Maybe it’s as simple as redefining language, removing expectations or even having a realization around a situation that can change your life. Amanda and Melissa discuss the difference between risk & opportunity and how to recognize the reward that comes from each. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Melissa on Instagram: @TheRealMBCoachingPodcast edited and engineered by Kuzko Belliard. You can r...2022-10-1824 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 24 | Season 3 Reaction vs. Response with Melissa BlandfordYou wouldn't buy a house or make a big life decision without first thoughtfully thinking it over, right? But what about all the decisions in between? Our fast paced society makes us feel like we have to respond to everything immediately, which can often lead to emotional reactions both good and bad. Tune in as Amanda and Melissa share insight on the benefits of "responding power" or the act of consciously taking the time to make intentional decisions. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWallet...2022-10-1024 min
Physical, Emotional, Health Secrets with Amanda Elise LoveEpisode 138-Saliva Testing with Hormone Health- Melissa DeallyMelissa was in the corporate world for 24 years and 7 years ago she was let go. She was given no word of thanks and 1 hour to clear out her desk. When big fish bought little fish. That is when she decided to never work for anyone again. Her oldest daughter ended up with a concussion. Held her accountable to her goals. 2 months later her younger daughter had a concussion. People that are trying to recover from something. When they are in the thick of it. They are in a stress state. The body can't heal in that state. She is...2022-07-2436 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 23 | Fear of Success with Melissa BlandfordYou’ve probably heard of overcoming the fear of failure, but what about the fear of success? After you’ve come to terms with the fact that you have to be willing to fail, you might still find yourself looking for ways to deal with the fear of success. Tune in as Amanda and Melissa share the best tips for letting go of the fears that are holding you back.Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Melissa on I...2022-05-2724 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 19 | Making Money Simple with Melissa BlandfordAre you one of those people who just isn’t good with money? We get it! Money can seem really difficult. But Money Mindset Coach Melissa has some wisdom to drop on you: just because money isn’t easy, doesn’t mean it can’t be simple. Yep, you read that right! Tune in to hear Amanda and Melissa discuss how to release the pressure valve and make your money journey less difficult. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect...2022-05-1316 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 17 | Embracing the Uncomfortable Money Moments with Melissa BlandfordMoney Mindset coach Melissa Blandford is here to discuss the bad vibes. (Yep, you read that right). Money mistakes happen and we’re here to be real about them! Tune in to hear Amanda and Melissa discuss those uncomfortable money moments to help you address them so you can alleviate your money stress and live your best life!Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Melissa on Instagram: @TheRealMBCoachingPodcast edited and engineered by Kuzko Belliard. You can reach hi...2022-05-0624 minWoman-Owned Wallet: The PodcastEpisode 15 | Re-Defining Rich with Melissa BlandfordWhen you think about being “rich,” what comes to mind? While most people are trying to manifest being rich, we have our own hot take on the subject. Tune in to find out why Amanda and Melissa have abandoned the goal of “being rich” and learn which concepts they’re focusing on instead. Want more W.O.W in your life? Come join the fun on Instagram @WomanOwned.Wallet and TikTok @WomanOwnedWalletConnect with Melissa on Instagram: @TheRealMBCoachingPodcast edited and engineered by Kuzko Belliard. You can reach him at kuzkoproductions.com or IG @chef.ku...2022-04-2918 min
The Girl Gang PodcastEpisode 149: Working Less and Educating Yourself with The Truth with Melissa Litchfield.The relaunch is going on strong in this episode with Amanda and Melissa Litchfield. Melissa helps multi-six-figure business owners scale their digital courses and products with paid traffic and funnels.Catch up with Melissa on Instagram and use her FREE OPT-IN for "7 Steps for a Profitable Ad Campaign."You can follow Amanda @amandasindallasThanks for loving our show! Want to support the show? Join our Patreon membership HERE. We use Patreon to give back to YOU and help us keep things running and pay our team to manage the podcast! Your support means t...2022-02-2347 min
Patent PendingRE-RELEASE: S2 E48 - Amanda Manfrida - You're Not For Everyone!This week Katie and Melissa welcome Amanda Manfrida, the founder of Unraveled in Twine to the show. Listen in for a raw conversation about authenticity, choice, and alignment in business. Amanda talks all about following your heart and creating from a place of great energy. She talks to us all about transparency, honesty, balance, and creation. Listen in for a real treat all about business, and personal development. You don’t want to miss it.
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Amanda’s IG: https://instagram.com/amanfrida?utm_medi...2021-12-021h 35
The WonderMum PodcastEp:12 Maybe you need a Prick in your Perineum Like I did? The Benefits of Five Element Acupuncture for Burn out, Conception & Pregnancy with Amanda TannerIn this Episode we welcome Amanda Tanner - an essential member of our "Wondermum Pit Crew" and a Five Element Acupuncturist. We talk all about the Five Elements, how she works and why we see her & refer to her!Take a listen to see how Amanda helps us to unblock, re-calibrate and recover from burn out and trauma as well as her specialty - helping women who are struggling with sub-fertility, pregnancy and birth preparation!If you're challenged trying to conceive a baby, please listen & share.If you're struggling with burn out and trauma (b...2021-11-101h 27