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Biohacking with BrittanyOvarian Longevity 101: How to Slow Aging and Stay Fertile After 30 with Dr. Melissa CanoYour ovaries age faster than any other organ—but what if you could slow that process down? In this science-meets-soul conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Cano, cellular health expert and Director of Science at Spermidine Life (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to break down the latest research on spermidine—a natural molecule showing powerful potential in extending ovarian health, boosting fertility, and supporting graceful hormone transitions. We dive into the cutting-edge studies on how spermidine mimics estrogen therapy (without the risks), how it reversed mitochondrial aging in mouse eggs, and what this means for women in their...2025-07-011h 06
NIGHT TRAXX PODCASTNight Traxx Podcast welcomes Melissa ManchesterSend us a textFor 50 years, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester has been making timeless music that has resonated with fans.On her 25th album, RE:VIEW, Manchester celebrates the golden anniversary by reinterpreting some of her biggest hits, with an assist from some special friends. Dolly Parton joins her on majestic ballad “Midnight Blue,” which Manchester took to No. 6 on the Hot 100 in 1975. Kenny Loggins collaborates with her on “Whenever I Call You Friend,” which the two wrote in the mid-‘70s and Loggins and Stevie Nicks had an enduring hit with in 1978.The album includes r...2025-05-2129 min
Holistic Health with MelissaHealing from Within: The Gut-Brain Connection with Krissy FordIn this powerful episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, I sit down with Krissy Ford, a board-certified physician assistant with nearly 20 years of clinical practice. Following her own health struggles, including cervical cancer, IBS, and adrenal fatigue, Krissy made a courageous pivot from conventional medicine to functional health consulting. Now, she dedicates her life to helping high-achieving women uncover the root cause of their fatigue, brain fog, and gut dysfunction. We dive deep into her personal journey, exploring the gut-brain connection, nervous system regulation, and the holistic strategies she uses to heal from the inside out. If...2025-05-1629 min
ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEYHere’s Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford Over "Gimmie a Hug" By Drake | Its Up There PodcastThis Is Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford After That Drake Line This episode, Loon delivers a piercing breakdown of one of the most hypocritical moves in podcasting history. When Drake shouted out Melissa Ford on "Give Me a Hug" — while taking a jab at Joe Budden — the Joe Budden Podcast team secretly bought the domain on Drake’s merch and rerouted it to Joe's Patreon. Not Melissa’s. Not a collab. Straight exploitation. In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon breaks down one of the wildest betrayals in podcast history — and it’s got Joe Budden wri...2025-04-281h 18
Friends & Fellow Citizens#168: Securing Texas-sized Restoration of Law and Order at the U.S.-Mexico Border feat. Melissa FordFor too long, the southern border of the U.S. has been a vulnerability for American national security, sovereignty, and immigration policymaking. And with Texas bearing the brunt of the border crisis, what do these challenges and dangers to the American people look like? Melissa Ford, Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign, warns about the major security and sovereignty threat from Mexican drug cartels. She also calls for stronger comprehensive policies to uphold American values of legal immigration, national security, and the rule of law.Learn more about TPPF...2025-04-0759 min
School ShortsDan Ford: Surprising Advice about Sleep-Ins from a Sleep PsychologistTo mark World Sleep Day, Sleep Psychologist Dan Ford joins us from the Better Sleep Clinic. He explains the link between sleep and healthy brain development for our young learners. Just how much should they be getting each night? What surfaces are best to sleep on? and the impact of sleep-ins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1319 min
The Hard CountryU.S. Drones Over MexicoIn this special episode recorded at TPPF's 2025 Texas Policy Summit, Melissa Ford returns to the show to discuss the United States flying drones in Mexico and the Trump administration's latest foreign terrorist organization (FTO) designations for Mexican cartels.2025-03-0415 min
Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!HH513: Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, You're Right!The theme for the next batch of Health Hacks is going to be powerful quotes to live by. Some of these you may have heard before. Today's is "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right" by Henry Ford, and I choose that one because your mind truly is the key to your success.About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then g...2025-02-2604 min
The Truth Will Not Be SilencedAchieving Your Best SelfIn this inspiring episode of Achieving Your Best Self, we explore the journey of personal growth and self-improvement with special guest Dr. Tamika Ford. Discover practical strategies and insightful tips into the art of becoming the best version of yourself. She shares her expertise on setting meaningful goals, cultivating positive habits, and overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of personal development. Learn how to harness your strengths, embrace your unique qualities, and create a life that reflects your true aspirations.Whether you're seeking to enhance your career, improve your relationships, or simply lead a more fulfilling...2025-02-1235 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 688: Melissa LudtkeAuthor and journalist Melissa Ludtke joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside. To learn more about Melissa Ludtke, visit her official website. Photo credit: Stan Grossfeld Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. 2024-12-1055 min
Breaking Free with LindsayEpisode 51 - Melissa Rohlfs: Binge Eating and Changing Our Relationship with FoodThe medical system failed when it came to helping Melissa Rohlfs with PTSD, and as someone who loved cheesey pretzels and Dr. Pepper for lunch, she never imagined FOOD could impact her solution.Yet, when she started working with a naturopath everything shifted.In this episode, we chat about binge eating, PTSD, and how eating “normal” foods affected her child’s behaviour.If you have an emotional relationship with food (I know I do!), then dive into this episode with an open mind and let’s begin to shift your story.More...2024-11-2838 min
Hot & Bothered with Melyssa FordThe Weight Is Over: The Truth About Weight Loss Meds with Dr. Cynthia SanchezOn this episode of HBWMF, Melissa Ford sits with Dr. Cynthia Sanchez to discuss the complex nature of weight loss and the role of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. They explore the misinformation surrounding weight loss trends, the societal stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the impact of celebrity endorsements, the unique health challenges faced by women, especially during menopause and the importance of preventative care. Dr. Sanchez shares her journey in medicine, the uncut truth of emergency medicine, and the significance of lifestyle changes in conjunction with medication and more.Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Join the discussion in...2024-11-2650 minHot & Bothered with Melyssa FordThe Weight Is Over: The Truth About Weight Loss Meds with Dr. Cynthia SanchezOn this episode of HBWMF, Melissa Ford sits with Dr. Cynthia Sanchez to discuss the complex nature of weight loss and the role of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. They explore the misinformation surrounding weight loss trends, the societal stigma surrounding weight loss medications, the impact of celebrity endorsements, the unique health challenges faced by women, especially during menopause and the importance of preventative care. Dr. Sanchez shares her journey in medicine, the uncut truth of emergency medicine, and the significance of lifestyle changes in conjunction with medication and more.Be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Join the discussion in...2024-11-2650 min
A Groom with a View | The Wedding Podcast for the Modern ManStag Do, Bachelor Party or Bucks Night? Tips, tricks, and tactics for your getaway!Send us a textGet ready for a burst of creativity in Episode 13 of the podcast - "Stag, Buck or Bachelor Party? Tips, tricks, and tactics for your getaway!" Melissa Shaw from Gin & Gemini, is taking over our latest episode and giving us ideas and hacks for that special Groom time!She shares her expert insights and fun-filled ideas to make that any stag do, bucks night or bachelor party memorable. So if you want to avoid clichés or run-of-the-mill plans. And want to try some new different ideas or themes...th...2024-11-2330 min
Mystical Sisterhood089: Living Service and Finding Your Path with Melissa FordDo you believe in the power of coaching to transform lives?Being in the presence of a powerful coach who asks amazing questions is one of the delights of my life, whether it's a coach I've hired, like Melissa Ford, today's guest, or someone I interview on the podcast. The benefits and interchange that can occur with a beautiful coach are truly exponential.Melissa Ford is a seasoned business and life coach, and I had the pleasure of diving into a conversation with her about starting something new, the tools necessary for...2024-09-0441 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 674: Melissa Fitzgerald & Mary McCormackMelissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack join Daniel Ford on the show to discuss their book What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service. Melissa Fitzgerald is an actor, producer and social justice advocate. As an actor, Melissa is best known for her seven-year role as Carol on the award-winning television series, "The West Wing." In 2013, Melissa left Hollywood to champion justice system reform at All Rise where she is at the forefront of engaging the public in the expansion of treatment courts and advancing justice system re...2024-09-0348 min
Biohacking with BrittanyExposing Lyme Disease: Gut Health Myths, GI Map Tests, and Holistic Healing SecretsMelissa Hall Klepacki, M.Ac., shares her profound insights on gut health, holistic healing, and her personal journey with Lyme disease. We dove deep into the complexities of gut health, the power of the GI map test, and the importance of addressing root causes over quick fixes. We also discussed practical tips like water filtration, the significance of organic food, and creating healthy family routines. WE TALK ABOUT: 10:00 - Melissa’s health journey and how she got into holistic healing 16:00 - The emotional and mental challenges after gettin...2024-08-021h 02The Hard CountryTrue LiesJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines including Ecuador’s raid on Mexico’s Embassy, AMLO’s laundry list of lies in a recent 60 Minutes interview, and ousted Bolivian President Evo Morales escaping to Mexico. 2024-04-1146 minThe Hard CountryNarcopresidenteLive from TPPF’s Texas Policy Summit 2024, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado have the pleasure of sitting down with the Founder & Executive Director of Patria Unida, Humberto Lopez Vega, to discuss the current state of affairs between the US and Mexico from a perspective that is not often enough considered - that of the Mexican people.2024-03-2848 min
Written in the StarsMelissa Ford-Lucken, Writing a Meet Cute and MoreMelissa Ford-Lucken is a professor of creative writing and composition at Lansing Community College, where she serves as an editor of LCC's own literary journal, The Washington Square Review. She publishes fiction Isabelle Drake.Blog: Adventures in MFALand, My Melissa Ford-Lucken BlogBlog: Isabelle Drake, My Isabelle Drake BlogWebsite: Isabelle Drake on Amazon___________________Lansing Community College Library2024-03-2325 min
Too Busy BS'nToo Busy BS'n Ep 41 | Joe Budden on Melissa Ford's Panties, NBA AllStar Fix, Black Men Dehumanized & MoreToo Busy BS'n crew discuss Joe Budden Podcast hosts talking about Melissa Ford's underwear, Recent layoffs around the nation, Are black men dehumanized or valued only at what they can do or provide, how to make the NBA AllStar Game more competitive & More Follow @toobusybsn on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter and Instagram TBB Crew: Maynetayn | Turnce | Obi2x | Cos | Skrued Mike JOIN THE BULLSHITTRS COMMUNITY:: INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/toobusybsn FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087318657360&mibextid=LQQJ4d TWITTTER: https://twitter...2024-02-281h 24The Hard CountryThe Modern Slave Trade and MoreJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis between American values and Mexican governmental policies - resulting in accepted and even endorsed slave trade in our own suburban communities!2024-02-1652 minThe Truth Will Not Be SilencedUnlocking Your PotentialIn today's episode, we will talk about Unlocking Your Potential with special guest Dr. Tamika Ford, Founder. We'll discuss and have a conversation about real experiences, personal and professional, and the importance of unlocking your potential that needs to be shared that allows us to be seen, to be heard, and to be human. Sharing our stories allows us To Be Seen, To Be Heard, and To Be Human.Dr. Tamika Ford Website: https://www.tamikaford.com/ PodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show2024-02-1428 min
Washington Square On AirThinking on the Edge of the World With Melissa ElmesMedieval scholar, English and Gender Studies professor, and multi-genre creative writer, Melissa Ridley Elmes chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. A writer inspired by both sea monsters and scholarship, Melissa describes how her creative quest took her from formal academic research to fiction, poetry, other generative forms and back into scholarship again. Elmes offers thoughts about imposter syndrome and about making wordy messes to find the right path forward.Melissa Ridley Elmes’ piece, To Belong at the Edge of the World, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Re...2024-02-0325 minThe Hard CountryFollow the MoneyJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis based along our southern border including the rumored Senate Immigration Plan, support other states are sending Texas’ way and the connections between corrupt money and Mexico’s AMLO administration. Subscribe to The Hard Country podcast on Apple or Spotify.Below are the materials referenced in this week’s episode:Hold Them Accountable: Mexican Elites and the Cartels (texaspolicy.com)https://www.propublica.org/article/mexico-amlo-lopez-obrador-campaign-drug-cartelshttps://www.nytimes...2024-02-0149 minThe Hard CountryThe Crisis Is HereJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis based along our southern border including Governor Abbott’s recent Statement regarding Texas’ Constitutional right to self-defense.2024-01-2548 min
Women's Money WisdomEpisode 203: What Lions Playoff Tickets Teach Us About Financial PlanningAre you guilty of comparing your financial decisions to others? In this episode of Women's Money Wisdom, Melissa Fradenburg, delves into the pitfalls of financial comparison. It all started with the outrageous ticket prices for a Detroit Lions home playoff game, reminiscent of those Taylor Swift tickets at Ford Field. Melissa shares her personal insights and explores how comparing finances with others can be unproductive. Discover the importance of financial planning, building emergency funds, and setting clear financial goals. Learn how having a tailored financial plan allows you to splurge on what truly matters to you without falling into t...2024-01-2311 minThe Hard CountryHow Do You Solve a Problem like AMLO?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border including Texas’ latest moves, AMLO’s objections and the White House’s taking of sides.2024-01-1249 min
Unsolicited PerspectivesKate Cox's Abortion Battle and Navigating Melyssa Ford-Camron BeefDive deep into the heart of cultural discourse with Bruce Anthony on #UnsolicitedPerspectives. This episode, titled 'Kate Cox's Abortion Battle and Navigating Melyssa Ford-Camron Beef,' brings you a blend of fiery commentary and introspective analysis. Join Bruce Anthony in this gripping episode as he dissects the intense feud between Melissa Ford and Camron, exploring the depths of their beef. Delve into the intricate details of Kate Cox's challenging abortion case, unraveling the complexities that surround it. Bruce also opens up about the loss of his dog Krypto, showing vulnerability that he doesn't normally reveal. Bruce doesn't s...2023-12-1251 minThe Hard CountryFeliz Cumpleaños, Monroe Doctrine!Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border beginning with the anniversary of the creation of the Monroe Doctrine and its implications in the 21st century, including the Guyana–Venezuela crisis.Passage from Monroe Doctrine (1823)https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/monroe-doctrine Janet Yellen’s Mexico visit targets fentanyl, arms trafficking and money launderinghttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/janet-yellen-s-mexico-visit-targets-fentanyl-arms-trafficking-and-money-laundering/ar-AA1ld0uF EXCLUSIVE: Border Agents From Across The Country Called To ‘Virtually’ Process Migrants Surging Across Southern Bo...2023-12-1153 minThe Hard CountryIt’s Not All Bad News… the Food Is Asombrosa!Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including a wrap up on Mexico City’s best cup of hot cocoa!2023-11-1758 minThe Hard CountryLive Before A Studio AudienceKicking off TPPF's 2023 U.S.-Mexico Policy Summit, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs between the United States and our neighbors to the south.2023-11-141h 10The Hard CountryWhat Happens When Criminals Are In Charge?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border and beyond, including the “cartel merch” that can be purchased here in the U.S.2023-09-2958 min
Don't Wait For Your Wake Up Call!HH292: Can You?The quote I want to share today is a mindset quote that is important to your approach to everything in your life. The quote is by Henry Ford and he said, "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right."About the Host:Melissa is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master Practitioner in NLP and Timeline Therapy and a Board Designated Hypnotherapy Teacher Trainer, helping people get to the root cause of their health issues and then get lasting results. Melissa neither diagnoses nor cures but helps bring your body back i...2023-09-2501 min
The Sweet Tea SeriesBolivia, Border, & "Sound of Freedom" Review with Melissa FordBorder expert Melissa Ford joins the ladies to talk about her life in Bolivia and what inspires her work in border policy.2023-09-0747 minThe Hard CountryIs Violence the “New Normal”?Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including unprecedented numbers of extreme violence, murder, disappearances and kidnapping at ever increasing frequency.2023-09-051h 00
Heartland HistoryMelissa Ford - A Brick and a BibleDr. Melissa Ford joins us to discuss her new book A Brick and a Bible: Black Women's Activism in the Midwest During the Great Depression, published by Southern Illinois University Press.2023-09-0551 minThe Hard CountryBolivian Paradise LostJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford explore the history and culture of Melissa's native country of Bolivia, including the rise of socialism under president Evo Morales. They close the show by discussing the exploitation of Mexican dysfunction by foreign actors.2023-08-2248 minThe Hard CountryAs Long As There Are Two People in Mexico, There Will Be RevolutionJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss new footage of armed cartel members trafficking migrants, exploitation of the CBP One app, and former Mexican President Vicente Fox's controversial critiques of AMLO.Below are the materials referenced in the episode:The Laredo City Election and Riot of April, 1886 by Seb. S. WilcoxCartel gunmen near the borderCartel gunman in the Rio GrandeSheriff’s son pleads guilty to drug traffickingEagle Pass City Council takes back public parkMigrants being targeted for extortion, US stops taking mobile app appointmentsMexican cartels exploit US government's CBP One appThe Meaning of Invasion Under the Com...2023-08-1147 minThe Hard CountryThe Buoy Debate Remains AfloatJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the controversy surrounding the buoys in the Rio Grande.2023-08-0449 minThe Hard CountryThe Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition StatementJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the recently published Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement regarding the US - Mexico Relations.2023-07-1747 minThe Hard CountryMigrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome MatWATCH: John Kennedy's 'Cat Food' Comment That Members Of Mexico's Government Have Called 'Racist' • WATCH: John Kenne... ROY MAYNARD: Yes, Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat | The Daily Caller https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/12/op...Versión estenográfica de la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador https://lopezobrador.org.mx/2023/05/1...A middle path to curb fentanyl - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/newsletters/....Tax Dollars & Texas History https://www.texashistorytrust.org/tex...TPPF's Melissa Ford and Joshua Treviño discuss many of the pr...2023-05-3056 minThe Hard CountryThe Roots and the Fun Surrounding Cinco de MayoJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, culminating to the roots and fun surrounding Cinco de Mayo.2023-05-051h 00
Nerdinary01-12A Getting MORE NERDY about Birthdays with special guest Melissa Schmitz!!!Bonus episode this week as we deep dive farther into birthdays with a special guest Melissa Schmitz. Melissa talks about having a birthday that she can only ACTUALLY celebrate once every four years; that's right, she's a LEAP DAY baby! Melissa's podcast, 101 stage adaptations can be found here: https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/Find her on the instagrams at @101stageadaptationspodcastThe book we referenced, the birthday book can be found on the Amazon, here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Language-Birthdays-Complete-Personology/dp/0525426884 2023-05-0417 minThe Hard CountryNapoleon, the Monroe Doctrine and 21st Century US-Mexico TensionsJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss how such historic moments as the Napoleonic Wars and the writing of the Monroe Doctrine have left lasting impacts on today’s relations between the US and our neighbors to the south.2023-04-2144 minThe Hard CountryThe Beauty and Corruption We Saw In Mexico CityJoshua Treviño and Melissa Ford reflect on their recent visit to Mexico City and discuss the beauty and corruption that lies beyond our southern border, culminating to Mexico earning the moniker of “Gilded Lilies on a Sea of Blood”.2023-04-1259 minThe Hard CountryThe Dangerous and Even Deadly U.S.-Mexico BorderTPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs regarding the dangerous - even deadly - Mexican/American border.LINKS:Santiago Vidaurri and the Confederacy on JSTOR:https://www.jstor.org/stable/979966Matamoros, la narrativa de la derecha y el dilema para AMLO (eluniversal.com.mx)https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/alejandro-hope/matamoros-la-narrativa-de-la-derecha-y-el-dilema-para-amloMexico: Friend or Foe | Texas Policy Summit 2023 - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjXB-q1sU4Texas Policy Summit Closing Keynote: Alice Galván - YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com...2023-03-1058 min
Lemon Balm CoachingAromatic Update with Michael FordSend us a textIn this episode of AromaticChat, I have the honor of talking with Michael Ford, an Aromatherapist in Louisiana.This is an Aromatic Update and I encourage you to go back and listen to his original episode that aired on February 10, 2021. Links:Join the Lemon Balm Coaching Inner Circle HEREAvalon Holistic Wellnessavalon4wellness.com@AvalonHolisticWellness (Facebook) It’s time to r...2023-03-0818 min