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Land and PeopleEP 56 Bird biologist Justin Hite on the joys and sorrows of working with Kaua‘i’s rarest forest birdsJustin Hite has worked with some of Kaua‘i’s rarest forest birds like the ʻAkekeʻe and the ‘Akikiki, down to the last individuals in the remote ʻAlakaʻi rain forests. As the former field supervisor of the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project over a decade, he helped track and collect eggs of these incredibly rare birds for captive propagation to establish “emergency” populations in the event of their extinction in the wild. His career as a birder spans decades across multiple continents and countries to Kauai where he spent over 1,000 field nights camping in remote terrain. He talks about h...2025-05-011h 13
No Street Lights Podcast - Real Stories on Mental Health, Resilience, and GrowthMelissa Hite: Boundless Living, Healing Religious Trauma #85TRIGGER WARNING: from 00:35:52 - 00:54:14 In this powerful and deeply personal episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Melissa L. Hite returns to explore the complex realities of religious trauma, the ways it manifests in our lives, and how we can begin the journey to healing and empowerment. Studies estimate that 33% of people who leave high-control religious environments experience symptoms of religious trauma, including anxiety, depression, and disconnection from self—making this conversation more important than ever.Tim, Aaron, and Melissa discuss how religious programming shapes our self-worth, body connection, and decision-making, whi...2025-02-071h 07
The Business of... podcast by the Tucson Metro ChamberThe Business Of... Affordable Childcare for Our HeroesIn this episode, Zach and Melissa sit down with Nohemy Hite, founder and CEO of the Erik Hite Foundation, to explore the inspiring mission born from a profound personal tragedy. Nohemy shares how the Foundation became her life’s work, dedicated to supporting the wellness, preparedness, and morale of First Responders, Active Duty Military, and their families.
Joining the conversation is Frank Velasquez Jr., the Chamber’s Director of Workforce Advocacy. Together, they discuss how the Foundation addresses a critical need: providing quality, affordable childcare and preschool services for those who serve and protect.
Tune in f...2024-12-0226 min
The F.E.E.L. Podcast - Finding Empowerment Embracing LayersUnapologetically Herself with Melissa L HiteMelissa is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Life Coach. She embodies a rich combination of academic education with real-world experiences. She’s on a mission to guide people to their most clear and authentic selves, breaking free from societal shame. From her early gymnastics days to pole dancing, legal sex work, and touring with the circus, Melissa’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Ways to Engage: Melissa asks herself and others “what’s your motivation?” when trying to discover the “why.” If thinking about or stating your why is a difficult part of your journey, ask yourself wh...2024-07-1655 min
The Co-Dependent Me PodcastWe’re talking to Sexual Spiritual Advisor Melissa L. HiteTRIGGER WARNING- www.melissalhite.comMELISSA L. HITEA SEXUAL-SPIRITUAL ADVISORI have spent my entire life studying the physical body, sexuality, and spirituality. With a wonderful balance of academic and experiential education, I’m here to be of service to you and the larger awakening of humanity.SPIRITUAL PRACTITIONER - HEALING ARTIST - LIFE COACH - MASSAGE THERAPIST - SEXUALITY PROFESSIONAL HOLISTIC SEX EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION (2017 – PRESENT)The Institue Of Sexual Education And Enlightenment (ISEE)SEXUAL WELLNESS COACHING (2009-PRESENT)Private Practice2024-04-2332 min
Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star WarsEnvironmental Apocalypse In this episode of Star Warsologies, we hear from an ornithologist about birds in Star Wars, along with invasive species and extinction events! Justin Hite joins us for this episode to chat about his career studying birds and the environmental chaos they put up with. We get into whether Rey was exposed to harmful chemicals during her years salvaging parts from downed Star Destroyers and of course all the devastation the Death Star wreaks. We also cover more cheerful topics like birds being tiny dinosaurs and . Being a group of 80s kids, we...2024-04-2241 minNo Street Lights Podcast - Real Stories on Mental Health, Resilience, and GrowthMelissa Hite: The True Path to Empowerment Through Sexual Wellness #27“Empowerment doesn’t start in the bedroom—it starts with understanding yourself.”In this enlightening episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Aaron and Tim welcome back Melissa Hite, a returning guest and sexual wellness educator, for a raw and insightful conversation on the deeper connection between sexual wellness, empowerment, and mental health.Melissa dives into how understanding your parasympathetic nervous system, embracing your desires, and healing shame can lead to transformational personal growth. With practical insights and a compassionate approach, she helps break down the stigma around sexual wellness and reframes it as a pat...2023-12-3053 minNo Street Lights Podcast - Real Stories on Mental Health, Resilience, and GrowthHow Sexual Education Can Transform Your Life with Melissa Hite #12“It’s not just about sex — it’s about understanding who you are and how you connect with the world.”Sexual empowerment, personal growth, and emotional well-being — In this powerful episode of No Street Lights Podcast, Aaron and Tim sit down with certified Sexual Educator and Life Improvement Coach, Melissa Hite, to explore how modern sexual education can help reshape your entire life. This conversation moves beyond the surface, addressing how deeper self-awareness and intimacy can radically transform your relationships and your sense of self.Melissa brings real-world experience and genuine compassion to the table...2023-09-221h 13
The Musical ImprintEpisode 4: Rick Hite Chapter 14Life, love, guitar instructor and paratrooping? Rick talks with Melissa and Sarah about meeting his wife, giving back to those who serve, and where life has lead him down. You'll be just as excited to know him as we are!2023-03-2727 min
Nurturing ResilienceYour Sexuality Q&A with Melissa HiteWelcome to Episode 3 in the short series of taboo topics, and what could be more taboo than sex and sexuality? In a world that shames so many aspects around sexuality I thought this would be the perfect place to introduce my next guest Melissa Height.
Melissa is a spiritual practitioner, massage therapist, life coach, and sexuality professional. She has a holistic sex educator certification from the Institute Of Sexual Education And Enlightenment (ISEE). Beyond her education, she brings in her personal experiences ranging from instructing pole and legal sex work into her client sessions and classes.
What makes today's episode so d...2023-03-081h 06
Shameless Sex#284 Sexual Confidence and Full-Bodied Orgasms For Cock-Owners - with Fabienne AnnickHow does sexual confidence for penis owners show up in sex and enhance the way they tend to their lovers, specifically ones with pussies? Why do so many men feel like they need to push their sexuality down in order to be a “safe person”? How can they find their sexual power in a safe way? What can they do to uncover parts of their sexuality they’ve been burying and how can they integrate them? And how can penis owner’s learn how to have more full-bodied orgasms?About our guest: Fabienne is a California based Sex and In...2022-07-1257 min
Your Secret Is Safe With Me83. Boundaries with Melissa HiteHow does the way you understand and express boundaries affect your relationships? What does it look like when your needs are in alignment? And, can creating better boundaries with yourself lead to more pleasure in your external relationships and life? According to Melissa Hite, to live an authentic life, it’s important to communicate boundaries with yourself and with others. Melissa says you should not negate what your body and mind are telling you in order to remain in a relationship. Instead, choose yourself, or you will feel the effects of not honoring your needs. When your bo...2022-04-0757 min
The ManKind PodcastSexual Healing Through Healthy Boundaries | Melissa Hite | Ep #054Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Melissa Hite is a Sexual and Spiritual Advisor who has spent her entire life studying the physical body, sexuality, and spirituality. With a balance of academic and experiential education, Melissa is helping heal the wounds of people who are seeking deeper connection and intimacy within themselves.Melissa uses her unique experiences from her 10 years as a legal sex worker to help her clients better understand and establish healthy boundaries for themselves and others.Key takeaways from this episode: “The degree to which you...2022-01-2658 min
Playing With Fire43 The missing ingredient in boundary work with guest Melissa Hite"Our relationships with others can only be as strong as our relationship with ourselves." That's just one insight we hear about in this episode during our talk with Melissa. We talk about how to tell the difference between internal and external boundaries, being in integrity, and grounding deeply in our body to help us know what our boundaries need to be.
Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube
Melissa is a very experienced guide for people interested in a lifelong journey of growth. If that's you, you should check out her website at w...2021-10-1733 min
Salty Sex CastEpisode 77: Boundary Basics with Melissa HiteMariah is joined by Melissa Hite who is the founder of HigherSexEducation.com and life coach of 13 years. Melissa specializes in healing and growth around sexuality. Today they explore boundaries, why they are so needed, what they are and look like, and how you can expand on your own boundary setting practice.
If you're ready to improve your boundaries, apply to join Melissa in her 12 week boundary course https://highersexeducation.com/boundless-living/
Support the podcast for as little as $5 a month and get exclusive content at patreon.com/saltysexcast.2021-07-0551 min
Beyond the SmileBeyond The Smile: Real Talk with Real People / Episode 12Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on my discussion with Alicia Hite on finding your niche, what we both cringe when asked by a friend, and our collective need to destigmatize mental health overall. Her energy is contagious and I am excited for you to listen!
Alicia Hite is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2013 with her master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to living in Colorado Springs, Alicia resided in Las Vegas, Nevada where she owned a private practice...2021-06-0743 minYour Secret Is Safe With Me38. Sexuality, Religion, and Shame with Melissa HiteUnfortunately, sexuality and shame frequently go hand-in-hand, and religion’s messages about sex may be partially to blame. Even if you aren’t religious, you can still be affected by the messages that have seeped into society — such as the ideas that masturbation is bad or pleasure is wrong. So, how can you overcome these problematic frameworks and rewire your relationship to sex? As a Sexual-Spiritual Advisor, Melissa Hite helps her clients reframe their sexual response cycles and embrace their natural sexuality. As she says, you can’t suppress sexual energy; it’s a part of who you are. B...2021-05-2741 min
Your Library on the Go With Free AudiobookThat Way Madness Lies: 15 of Shakespeare's Most Notable Works Reimagined Audiobook by Dahlia AdlerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 434815
Title: That Way Madness Lies: 15 of Shakespeare's Most Notable Works Reimagined
Author: Dahlia Adler
Narrator: Almarie Guerra, Ariel Blake, Avi Roque, Barrie Kreinik, Caitlin Davies, Cary Hite, Joy Mccullough, Julia Whelan, Landon Woodson, Lily Anderson, Mark Oshiro, Nikki Massoud, North Homewood, Patrice Caldwell, Ramon De Ocampo
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:21:38
Language: English
Release date: 03-16-21
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Genres: Fiction, Teen
Summary:
'Each story is voiced by one or several narrators who match the gender expression of the main protagonist, giving the audiobook a robust collection of distinct...2021-03-169h 21
Shameless Sex#213 Sex, Religion, & Why the G-spot is More Than a Spot - with Melissa HiteWhat can people do to overcome shame around sexuality that was given to them via religion? How do sexual and personal boundaries come into all of this? And why is the G-spot more than a spot? Melissa answers all this and more. We also answer a sex question about how to set up an all-day sex marathon. Also, come joins us for live sex questions and sex talk on the Clubhouse App Thursday 3/4 at 8pm PST! Here is the link: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/PN05zX5lAbout our guest: Melissa Hite is...2021-03-0248 min
Pink Cloud 9 Vodcast - Anything and EverythingMelissa Hite - Certified Mental Health CoachMelissa Hite - Certified Mental Health Coach2021-03-0117 min
Unconditioning: Discovering the Voice WithinEpisode Three: Higher Sex Education with Melissa HiteMelissa Hite is the founder of Higher Sex Education, where she does one on one coaching, teaches classes, and provides a support group. She's a Sexual-Spiritual Advisor with a wealth of wisdom, life experience, and academic study.
In this episode, we talk about:
The breath and it’s importance to being present in the body
Melissa’s background, growing up in Utah, non-religious
The connection of the breath to the body and it’s role in sexuality
Sexuality as a part of our whole person
How Melissa came into the role of a sex edu...2020-12-241h 01
Thoughts That RockEp. 34: Wendy Davidson | Don't Be Afraid to Color Outside the LinesIn this episode, we talk with the President of Away From Home for Kellogg North America, WENDY DAVIDSON, who is responsible for leading a $1B business in growth channels from convenience stores & vending to other foodservice business-to-business operations, such as schools, restaurants, lodging and healthcare.THOUGHT #1Don't be afraid to color outside the linesTHOUGHT #2The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today - Les BrownCONNECT:
Website: https://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/home.html
Twitter: @davidsonwendy
LinkedIn: https...2019-12-1642 min
IGNITEIGNITE Ep. 13 - Self CareIGNITE podcast's final episode of the 2019 season examines "self care" with entrepreneur and mom Kelly Pfaff, and sexual health educator Melissa Hite. We discuss the role of boundaries, connection, conscious choices as they pertain to "self care" and taking full responsibility for ourselves. Hear how the "if" word can trap us in a conditional spiral of blame, how to pay attention to the signs. And how the greatest relationship in life is with YOU.
For more episodes, follow along here or visit Wild Women Tribe (wildwomentribe.net) for empowering excursions for women outdoors.
Leave a comment below and let us...2019-12-1033 min
Bridging PhillyFlashpoint: College athletes & pay, plan for Ben Franklin HS & living beyond breast cancerHost and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about compensation for college athletes. Pennsylvania Representative Melissa Shusterman of Chester and Montgomery counties joins John Allgood, Academic Director of the Executive Masters of Sports Business Program at Temple and Preston Brown, coach of the Woodrow Wilson High School Football team and a hall of fame player who graduated from Tulane University for this discussion.
The newsmaker of the week is the School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. William Hite discusses the plans for Ben Franklin High School.
The changemaker of the week is Living Beyond Breast...2019-10-1359 min
Discover the Magic of Listening to Free AudiobookInvaluable Audiobook by Alana AlbertsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 723187
Title: Invaluable
Author: Alana Albertson
Narrator: Cary Hite, Melissa Sternenberg
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:01:37
Language: English
Release date: 07-24-17
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Romance, Mystery, Contemporary, Military
Summary:
I'll be honest with you - I'm no saint.
Sure, I turned down my $9.6m football contract to join the Teams, but I'll never tell you the real reason why. The media has anointed me a selfless, patriotic American hero. But it isn't that deep - I just want some action - a one-night stand with a San Diego coed...2017-07-244h 01
Xanadu Cinema Pleasure DomeEpisode 15: I Am So Sorry, Mr. Ghost of John RitterThis week, we are posting an experiment: our very first Off Topic episode! See, if you’ve listened to any of our other podcasts, you already know we heavily edit our material. A lot of what we talk about gets edited out for time, irrelevance, or just general failure. This episode is crafted from the very best of our random ramblings, which happened while recording all our previous episodes.
Our wine pairing for this week is… whatever you want! By my math, over the course of the snippets heard in this episode, we killed something like 15 bottles of wi...2014-05-2245 min