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Impossible BeautyEpisode 170: Naeem Fazal- How Beauty Conquers FearDo you ever struggle with fear or anxiety? In today’s episode, author and pastor, Naeem Fazal shares how beauty can help us overcome fear in our lives.Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Pakistani, born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. He came to the United States shortly after the Gulf War and had a supernatural experience with Jesus that changed the course of his life. In our time together, Naeem shares about his unexpected and life-changing conversion experience, as well as abo...2025-04-2958 min
Mothering WildlifeEverything is a Season; Seasons of Motherhood, Seasons of your Career, and Seasons of Work/Life Balance with Melissa Farr Dacumos of Utah’s Hogle ZooClick here to send me a text! Have a story to share or just want to chat? Let's connect - because moms need moms!My guest this week is Melissa Farr Dacumos, Associate Director of Animal Care at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Her and I spent a fair amount of time talking about pregnancy while working in animal care, her postpartum period during Covid, and returning to work as a breastfeeding mama (cue the pumping challenges and stories!) She shares a few stories that I’m sure others can relate to!Melissa’s professional journey also i...2025-04-171h 08
Impossible BeautyEpisode 169: Bruce Herman- Made to Be MakersBruce Herman is a painter, writer, speaker, and the author of Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope, and Art. Bruce also taught studio art for nearly four decades at Gordon College and his art has been exhibited internationally and is in public and private collections worldwide.In our time together, Bruce reminds us that, being made in the image of the Creator God, we have all been created to create. He also awakens us to the miracles all around us, discussing how God’s own being is revealed in the things He’s made...2025-04-1550 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 168: Trevor Hudson- Your Life Has Great PurposeHave you ever asked the question, “what is God’s will for my life?” or “does my life have purpose?” If so, today’s episode is for you. And, thankfully, I couldn’t think of a better conversation partner for these topics than Trevor Hudson. Trevor Hudson is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. After spending fifty years doing pastoral ministry in a local congregation, he now gives his time to lecturing, teaching, and writing in the areas of spiritual formation and spiritual direction.In our time together, we discuss his latest book, In Search...2025-04-0145 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 167: Rasa Troup, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, OLY- Your Body Does Not Need to Be 'Fixed'Rasa Troup, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, OLY is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with over 20 years of experience. She also owns Rasa Nutrition where she helps clients create a healthy relationship with food. Rasa also competed in the Beijing Olympics and has served as a trusted voice regarding nutrition for various communities, including The Minnesota Vikings, The Minnesota Twins, The University of Minnesota Athletics, The Emily Program, and TRia Orthopedic, among others.In our time together, Rasa shares about her own struggles with nutrition as a competitive athlete and Olympian. She also highlights common lies in the field o...2025-03-1854 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 166: Jennifer Tucker-Abiding in God's PresenceThe truth is that our soul is always being formed by something. In today’s inspiring interview with Jennifer Tucker, she shares how Christian meditation on Scripture has formed her soul in profound ways. Jennifer Tucker is a bestselling author, artist, graphic designer, follower of Jesus, and an advocate for mental health.In our time together, Jenn shares about her new book, Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation. Specifically, she shares how mindfulness and Christian meditation have deeply shaped her, especially in recent seasons of struggle. She also helpfully reframes anxiety as an invita...2025-03-0550 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 165: Dr. Merry Lin- Rebecoming Your Essential SelfEach of us reflects a unique beauty in the world. In today’s episode, Dr. Merry Lin invites us into the process of embodying our truest essential self in the world. Dr. Merry is a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster with over 30 years of clinical experience. She is also the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates where she leads a team of psychotherapists, leadership and life coaches and HR Management consultants. In our time together, Dr. Merry shares about her latest book, Rebecoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self. She discusses what...2025-02-181h 00
Impossible BeautyEpisode 164: Melanie Penn- Reframing AgingMelanie Penn is a Nashville based songwriter at the crossroads of faith and culture. Melanie was a mainstay in the theatre scene in New York City for several years, most notably playing Sandy on the Broadway national tour of Grease! After Broadway, Melanie transitioned to songwriting and has collaborated with Nashville producer, Ben Shive, on five albums, including the Immanuel project, detailing Melanie’s songwriting journey through the Christmas story. In my time with Melanie, we discuss her transition from Broadway to songwriting, and the helpfulness of attending to our emotions in decision making and discernment. She also share...2024-12-2345 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 163: Amy Orr-Ewing- Remembering Your Unique BeautyBecause of our unique identities, passions, and gifts, each one of us embodies a unique beauty in the world. Each of us is a limited edition. In today’s episode, international speaker, theologian, apologist, and author, Amy Orr-Ewing unpacks the beauty of authenticity and encourages us to find our own unique voice. More specifically, Amy discusses her latest book, Lead Like the Real You: Wisdom for Women on Finding Your Voice, Pursuing God’s Calling, and Leading with Courage, sharing important insights on the uniqueness of leading as a woman at home, at work, or in ministry. She also...2024-12-1046 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 162: Dr. Charlotte Markey- Building Body Confidence Amidst Diet and Wellness CultureI am so grateful to be welcoming Dr. Charlotte Markey back to the podcast today. Dr. Markey is a body image expert, professor of psychology and director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University-Camden. She has authored several books, including her latest release, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life.Dr. Markey also writes monthly for U.S. News and World Report and Psychology Today, focusing on individuals’ eating behaviors, body image, and health. She has also been featured in and interviewed by The New York Times, The Economist, The Today Show, ABC News, Time Magazine, and Men...2024-11-2547 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 161: Alastair Sterne-Recovering JoyAlastair Sterne’s invitation to joy was an unexpected one. Ironically, it was while struggling with depression that he started to pay attention to the full array of his emotions, including joylessness.In this fascinating conversation with creative director turned pastor, Alastair Sterne, he discusses his latest book, Longing for Joy: An Invitation to the Goodness and Beauty of Life. Alastair is currently the associate pastor at Coastline Church in Victoria, British Columbia. In our time together, he talks about why joy can be so elusive, how we can hold joy alongside suffering, how joy connects us to Go...2024-11-121h 04
Impossible BeautyEpisode 160: Tara Beth Leach- Hope in Turbulent TimesIn a turbulent world filled with so much darkness, where and how can we find hope? Furthermore, what role might we play in embodying real hope in a very broken world. These are the kinds of questions I tackle on the podcast today with Tara Beth Leach.Tara Beth is an author, speaker, and the senior pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. Her most recent publication is a six-week Bible study entitled, Live in the Light: Radiating the Hope of the Letters of John. In our time together, Tara Beth shares about the important role the ch...2024-10-2934 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 159: Dawn Mann Sanders- Rebuilding After LossAfter having two miscarriages, followed by the sudden loss of her husband, Dawn Mann Sanders felt like it was the end of her world as she knew it. Dawn is a Bible teacher and author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life. In her book, and in today’s conversation, Dawn shares what she’s learned about rebuilding after significant loss, as well as what the creation story in the book of Genesis taught her about her own process of grief and rebuilding. If you’re looking for hope and purpose on the other...2024-10-1529 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 158: Michael Ulloa- Calling Out Nonsense in the Fitness IndustrySo often the fitness industry can feel intimidating, while messages around health and wellness can be confusing or fuel fear and anxiety. And that’s where Michael Ulloa comes in. Michael is an online personal trainer and performance nutritionist. In his online platforms, and in his work with clients, Michael is calling nonsense on unhelpful or ill-advised fitness and nutrition messages. With a background in occupational therapy, he takes a holistic approach to client care, bringing lightness, balance, and joy to the fitness, health, and wellness space. In my time with Michael, he talks about his own jo...2024-10-0143 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 157: Jodi Grubbs- Invitation to Slow LivingAfter leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, author, slow-living guide, and podcaster, Jodi Grubbs, had assumed the rapid pace and hustle culture in the U.S. Soon, she realized that burnout had crept in, and God was inviting her to a return to the "island time" of her past.In her book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale, and in today’s conversation, Jodi invites us to grasp a more sustainable approach to life, anchored by the pauses of spiritual practices and an openhandedness before God. Jodi desires to give us al...2024-09-1641 min
Women of the NorthwestWalking the El Camino and other European destinations: Melissa Reid Truax and RebeccaSend us a textWelcome to "Women of the Northwest," a podcast where we dive into the lives and stories of women who embrace adventure, curiosity, and the joy of discovery. In this episode, join host Jan Johnson as she sits down with Melissa Reid Truax and her daughter Rebecca to recount their unforgettable summer travels across Europe.From the bustling streets of Spain and Portugal to the tranquil beaches of the Mediterranean, Melissa and Rebecca share vivid stories of their journeys. Hear about their experiences navigating foreign cultures, tasting exotic cuisines, and th...2024-09-0456 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 156: Oona Hanson- Parenting Without Diet CultureAmidst the pressures and messages of diet and wellness culture, it can be hard to know how to help the next generation establish a healthy relationship with food. And that’s where Oona Hanson comes in. Oona Hanson is an educator and parenting coach. Through her writing, workshops, and private consultations, she supports families in raising kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. Oona also worked as a Family Mentor at Equip, where she was part of a multidisciplinary care team treating children with eating disorders. She has been featured in television programs, like Goo...2024-09-0454 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 155: Dieula Previlon- Does God See Me?Given the pain and suffering in the world, when life isn’t so beautiful, it can be hard to know how to interact and relate with God. In today’s episode, Dieula Previlon helps us see how leaning into our questions with God can bring about healing and transformation in our lives. Dieula is a licensed professional counselor, ordained minister, certified life purpose coach, and the founder of the non-profit, ElevateHer International Ministries. ElevateHer works to empower women around the world to heal from trauma and become instruments for healing, peace and hope through large and small group trauma...2024-08-2047 min
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL075: Chris & Melissa Smith - Family Brand: The Secret to Becoming a Stronger Parent, Spouse, and FamilyToday, I'm chatting with Chris and Melissa Smith, the power couple behind Family Brand.Chris and Melissa's story is one of transformation—they were on the brink of divorce in their fourth year of marriage, but nearly 20 years later, they now have a thriving family with five incredible children.They realized that as entrepreneurs, we often invest so much time and money into the brand, strategy, and culture of our businesses... but in the process, our families end up taking a back seat. Don’t our families deserve the same intentionality and commitment we give to o...2024-07-3158 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 154: Micha Boyett- Living Into the Dream of GodWords have the power to form us. And that has indeed been the case for author, youth pastor, and podcaster, Micha Boyett. In today’s conversation with Micha, she explains how living with the beatitudes, while raising her son with Down syndrome and autism, has deeply formed her.In our time together, she talks about the Dream of God, a reality in which everything is defined by the love of God, and how that concept has shaped her. She also talks about a renewed understanding of what ‘blessing’ means and how we hold the tension of longing for the Dr...2024-06-2551 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 153: Molly LaCroix, LMFT- Love Lives in UsIn today’s conversation, I was blown away by how a popular therapy model demonstrates the image of God in each of us. More specifically, author and marriage and family therapist, Molly LaCroix helps us see the relevance of the Internal Family Systems therapy model on the journey to healing and wholeness. In our time together, we talk about her latest book, Journey to Shalom: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Freedom in Sacred Stories. Molly helps us see the relevance of Biblical stories in our own lives, how our personal healing brings more wholeness in our relationships, and the God...2024-06-1046 min
The Aligned Life Podcast with Dr. Tiffany JohnsonFreedom to Feel with Melissa MarshallMagnetism, Femininity and Deep Passion and if you’ve ever seen Miss Marshall out and about – I KNOW YOU AGREE. There isn’t anyone else I know who can stand out from the crowd – whose smile changes the room, and the people in it - whose presence makes everyone feel at home, than Melissa.Melissa has taken big, brave steps to begin to love herself and begin healing through action that has changed her family and her business. About Melissa: Melissa Marshall has been making waves in unleashing human potential for over...2024-05-3150 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 152: Alice Baker, MSRD CEDS-C LMHC LPC LDN - Living Counter to Diet CultureSo often diet culture disconnects us from our bodies and from having a peaceful relationship with food. In today’s episode, I talk with registered dietitian and therapist, Alice Baker, MSRD CEDS-C LMHC LPC LDN, about shedding unhelpful beliefs from diet culture. Alice Baker has over 27 years’ experience in the field of eating disorders. She currently sees clients in private practice as a dietitian and/or therapist, facilitates support groups, presents locally and nationally, and supervises new dietitians in the eating disorder field. In my time with Alice, we talk about the normalization of disordered eating in our cultu...2024-05-2737 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 151: Dr. Jason Nagata- Why the Rise in Eating Disorders Among Boys and Men?Dr. Jason Nagata is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, and is an expert in eating disorders, particularly in boys and men. He has published over 300 articles in academic journals and serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of Eating Disorders, on the International Advisory Board of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, and the Editorial Board of the Journal of Adolescent Health. In my time with time with Dr. Nagata, we consider the damaging effects of societal body image ideals among boys and m...2024-05-1439 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 150: Joy Marie Clarkson- You Are Not a MachineJoy Marie Clarkson has learned the art of seeing goodness, truth, and beauty in our midst and she helps us do the same. In case you are new to Joy, she holds a PhD in theology from the University of St. Andrews and is the author of two books, Aggressively Happy and, most recently, You Are a Tree. She is also a research associate in theology and literature at King's College London and the books editor for Plough Quarterly. In our time together, Joy shares about how teaching a course on the idea of beauty in Wes...2024-04-2941 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 149: Heather Creekmore- Worshipping ThinnessHeather Creekmore is a podcaster, mom of four, body image coach, and author. In our time together, Heather describes what inspired her to write her latest book, The 40-Day Body Image Workbook, as well as why she’s so passionate about guiding women out of diet culture and into truth. Heather also describes what has helped her improve her own relationship with her body, she exposes lies associated with diet culture, and helps us reframe aging in a helpful way.If you have ever struggled with body image or beauty ideals, my hope is that Heather’s story and...2024-04-1645 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 148: Dr. Charlotte Markey-Social Media, Body Image, & Body Dissatisfaction Among BoysIn today’s episode I talk with Dr. Charlotte Markey about body image pressures impacting us and the next generation. Dr. Markey is a body image expert, professor of psychology and director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University-Camden. She has authored several books, including The Body Image Book For Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless, Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys, and the forthcoming Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life. Dr. Markey also writes monthly for U.S. News and World Report, Psychology Today, as well as other publications, focusing on individuals’ eatin...2024-04-0159 min
Tech and TestTesting Waters: A Journey Through Software Testing, Management, and Personal Growth with Melissa FisherI had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Fisher, a Quality Engineering Manager; on this episode of Tech and Test. Melissa wears many hats - from blog writer to an author with her insightful book "Testing Stories," and an international speaker. In her spare time, she's nurturing her passion for nature by creating a beautiful garden. In this episode, Melissa shares her journey of transitioning into a managerial role within the software testing domain. She delves into the challenges, triumphs, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Melissa also opens u...2024-03-3037 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 147: John Van Sloten- Knowing God Through CreationJohn Van Sloten is a Calgary-based writer, teacher, and pastor who is passionate about helping people engage God everywhere. Over the past ten years he has preached dozens of creation and Bible-based sermons on topics like radiation therapy, river hydrology, chemical catalysts, tree branches, human knees, and DNA repair mechanisms. John is a regular columnist with the Calgary Herald and his books include The Day Metallica Came to Church and Every Job a Parable. Over the past ten years, he has been awarded three John Templeton Foundation subgrants for preaching science, has been part of an Ambrose Seminary Science for Semina...2024-03-121h 07
Impossible BeautyEpisode 146: Diane Summers, MS, RDN, CD- Lent, Fasting, and Diet CultureDiane Summers, MS, RDN, CD is the founder of Hope Nutrition Therapy and a nationally registered and state certified dietitian. Diane has treated the full spectrum of eating disorders and concerns since 2004, has been supervising eating disorder dietitians since 2009, and works with clients and consultees around the world. She is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and a Narrative Focused Trauma Care practitioner.In my time with Diane, we talk about what diet culture is and how it impacts our relationship with our bodies, how diet culture impacts societal beauty ideals, and the prevalence of disordered eating. Diane...2024-02-2652 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 145: Amy Baik Lee- “Everything Sad Will Come Untrue”In today’s episode, we consider how looking heavenward can breathe new life into the present. This consideration is not a practice of escapism, but an opportunity to take a step back to see the larger story of humanity, where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Thankfully, today’s guest is a gracious and thoughtful guide. Amy Baik Lee is the author of This Homeward Ache: How Our Yearning for the Life to Come Spurs on Our Life today, a literary member of the Anselm Society Arts Guild, and a contributing writer at Cultivating Magazine and the Rabb...2024-02-1248 min
The Food Means Business PodcastThe Power of Partnership: Building Successful CPG Investor Relationships with Melissa FacchinaIn this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Facchina, co-founder of Siddhi Capital, who shares her journey of working with CPG brands and transitioning into investment. She emphasizes the importance of choosing the right business partner and aligning core values. Melissa discusses her criteria for partnering and investing in CPG businesses, highlights the changing landscape of investment, and offers advice for founders. We also discuss Melissa’s approach to personal wellness and self-care and the significance of prioritizing health and wellbeing in order to effectively manage mental and emotional stress. And Melissa reflects on pushing her personal bound...2024-02-0743 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 144: Felicia Wu Song-How Technology Is Shaping Our SoulsFelicia Wu Song is a cultural sociologist, speaker, and author who studies how social media and digital devices alter the family, community, and organizational life. Felicia has studied History, Communication Studies and Sociology at Yale, Northwestern, and University of Virginia and her expertise has been sought by organizations such as BioLogos, The Vatican, Notre Dame University, and Fuller Theological Seminary.In my conversation with Felicia, we discuss her latest book, Restless Devices: Recovering Personhood, Presence and Place in the Digital Age. Felicia helps us better understand how social media is shaping our relationships, our understanding of beauty, and...2024-01-2956 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 143: Kimberly Wilkerson-The Power of WordsKimberly Wilkerson believes in the power of language; how it impacts us and those around us. Kimberly is a speech language pathologist, as well as the founder of Token Clothing Co. At Token Clothing Co., Kimberly has fused her passion for language with her interest in fashion, to give women an experience that helps them overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. In our time together, Kimberly and I discuss the impact of our self-talk on our brains and bodies. Kimberly also shares about her process of discernment in starting Token Clothing Co., as well as what she learned...2024-01-1555 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 142: Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT- Detoxing from Diet Culture: The Holiday EditionWith the start of the new year, we find ourselves in a season inundated with diet and fitness-related ads. We are being saturated with and sold the message that now is the time to change, reshape, or perfect our bodies or food intake. My hope is that today’s guest will help us all detox from the current flurry of diet culture messaging and be reminded of the goodness of food and of our bodies. Lisa Diers is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified yoga teacher who specializes in supporting eating disorder and body image recovery. Lisa has a...2024-01-0153 min
Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female EntrepreneursRunning a Business Without Mom Guilt w/ Lara JohnsonSend us a textWe all know that raising kids is a wild rollercoaster ride, but the feeling that you might be dropping the parenting ball? That's the notorious "mom guilt" we're tackling head-on in today's episode.(But this episode isn't just for the moms - even if, like me, you're not a parent to mini-humans, the struggle for balance in the entrepreneurial world is universal. We've got insights for everyone.)Join me and my incresible guest, Lara Johnson, Life Coach for Moms, as we dive deep to demystify "mom guilt," uncover its...2023-12-1842 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 141: Kristi McLelland- The Nearness of GodIn 2007, Kristi McLelland went to Israel and realized that God is better than she ever knew. After studying in Egypt and Israel in 2007, Kristi’s life took a turn, and she began leading biblical studies trips to Israel in 2008. Kristi is an author, professor at Williamson College, and a biblical culturalist who teaches the Bible in its historical, cultural context. Kristi’s most recent book is entitled, Rediscovering Israel: A Fresh Look at God’s Story in its Historical and Cultural Contexts. Kristi’s study trips to Israel, Italy, Turkey, and Greece, as well as her in-person and online resources position...2023-12-1143 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 140: Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD- "Reclaiming Body Trust"Registered dietitian and author, Dana Sturtevant, believes that society has ruptured our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Food has become something to restrict and our bodies a project to tweak and “perfect.” But Dana believes it doesn’t have to be this way. She has spent more than 15 years helping people let go of chronic patterns of dieting and disordered eating and move into a more authentic, sustainable way to occupy and nurture their bodies. Dana Sturtevant is the co-author of Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation and the co-founder of the Center for Body T...2023-11-2856 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 139: Kendall Vanderslice- The Beauty of BreadAll too often these days, bread gets a bad rap. In many ways, diet culture has taught us to fear “carbs” in all forms. Today’s guest, however, helps us see bread in a new way. She not only invites us to see bread as a gift, but as a sacred reminder of God’s presence and provision. Kendall Vanderslice is a professionally trained baker, speaker, and author, including her most recent title, By Bread Alone: A Baker’s Reflections on Hunger, Longing, and the Goodness of God. Kendall is the founder of the Edible Theology Project, an educationa...2023-11-1336 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 138: Deb Benfield, MEd, RDN/LDN- Rethinking AgingDeb Benfield has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. In her own aging journey, she became frustrated by how difficult it was to find well-researched advice on aging with vitality that was not related to managing weight or youthful appearance. In her group and one-on-one coaching, Deb works with middle-aged women and beyond to help them feel vital and free of culture’s stifling diet and movement rules.In my time with Deb, she names and disproves unhelpful myths about the aging pr...2023-10-3053 min
Revive with JannaMelissa Wiggins (Coach Mummabear) Interview - UnfollowIn this episode of Revive with Janna, host Janna Johnson welcomes special guest Melissa Wiggins, also known as Coach Mama Bear. Melissa, a fiery Scottish native, is a lawyer, high-performance master certified professional life coach, and inspirational speaker. Janna introduces Melissa's podcast, "Coaching in a Cup of Tea with Mama Bear," and discusses their friendship and how their journeys have evolved. This episode is a celebration of their achievements and the power of doing the work to create meaningful results. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and Melissa's badass accent.“And when you step out of your bo...2023-10-1841 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 137: Natalie Runion- Not Giving Up on the Beauty of the ChurchSeveral months ago, The Atlantic reported that forty million Americans have stopped attending church in the past 25 years, representing the largest concentrated change in church attendance in American history. In today’s episode, I talk with pastor’s kid turned pastor, Natalie Runion, about the trend of diminishing church attendance. Natalie Runion is the author of Raised to Stay: Persevering in Ministry When You Have a Million Reasons to Walk Away, worship leader, and the former Pastor of Women and Creative Pastor of Family Ministry at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Natalie has also established the Rais...2023-10-1636 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 136: Donetta Floyd, MS, RDN, LDN- Misconceptions about Health, Body Image, & Type 2 DiabetesDonetta Floyd’s compassion and perspectives are so refreshing. When it comes to societal messages around food and our bodies, we can often be left with the feeling that we aren’t doing it right. In today’s episode, registered dietitian Donetta Floyd helps dispel unhelpful ideas and misconceptions regarding our relationship with food, our bodies, as well as Type 2 Diabetes. Donetta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who works with clients to help them find freedom in their relationship with food, using a Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and non-diet approach. In our time together, we talk about h...2023-10-0343 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 135: Emmy Russell- Why the Song "Skinny" is Getting So Much AttentionEmmy Russell is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has been performing for the majority of her life. Touring on the road with her grandmother, country legend Loretta Lynn, Emmy started singing on stage at the age of two. Years later, Emmy sang with Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas, at her grandmother’s memorial. This special performance was nominated for Performance of the Year at the CMT Music Awards. Most recently, Emmy released the song, “Skinny” with The Song House, detailing her struggle with an eating disorder. The song has received a warm reception and has been widely shared, getting over 300...2023-09-1830 min
It's All In Your Head, Mindset for Success.Episode 9: It's All In Your Head with Special Guest Ashley K. JohnsonEpisode 9: It’s All In Your Head, Mindset for Success with Special Guest, Ashley K. Johnson. Mindset accounts for the primary distinction between those who succeed and those who do not. What you think about consistently has a direct impact on your behavior, and not the other way around.Today’s guest, Ashley K. Johnson, a successful Real Estate agent in South Florida, who initially bought into the popular "work hard and grind" philosophy in pursuit of happiness and success. However, she soon found herself burnt out and feeling unfulfilled on the inside, prompting a profound transformation in her...2023-09-1843 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 134: Gaelynn Lea- Letting Go of Societal ScriptsGaelynn Lea is a professional musician and sought-after public speaker. She has opened for numerous artists including the Decembrists, composed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig, and her perspectives have been shared on outlets such as On Being With Krista Tippett and PBS NewsHour.Having been born with Osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, Gaelynn has had to navigate the world differently. Such life experiences have shaped her perspectives in important in meaningful ways, including becoming an advocate for Disability Rights and Accessibility. In our time together, Gaelynn shares about the beautiful insight that disability...2023-09-0549 min
The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building(Ep. 38) Cracking the Code of Real Estate Coaching Success with Melissa CruzToday on The Agent Goldmine we are cracking the code of real estate coaching success with Melissa Cruz, a real estate agent and coach based in Florida.
Her decision to join real estate was driven by her desire to help people. Like others, Melissa faced struggles in real estate but this did not STOP her from learning and adapting to the industry.
Melissa's success is not just personal; she has also built a successful brokerage with her business partner. Together, they're on a mission to guide newbie agents to score their first FIVE deals within just five months!
In...2023-08-3141 minImpossible BeautyEpisode 133: Leslie Schilling, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-S-Diet Culture in Our Safe PlacesSocietal notions of “beauty” and our relationship with our bodies and food have been deeply influenced by diet culture. Author and registered dietitian Christy Harrison defines diet culture as: “a system of beliefs that equates thinness, muscularity, and particular body shapes with health and moral virtue; promotes weight loss and body reshaping as a means of attaining higher status; demonizes certain foods and food groups while elevating others; and oppresses people who don’t match its supposed picture of ‘health’…It masquerades as health, wellness, and fitness.” (Anti-Diet, Christy Harrison, p. 7).In today’s episode, I talk with registered dietiti...2023-08-2953 minImpossible BeautyEpisode 132: Grace Wabuke Klein-Finding Purpose in All SeasonsGrace Wabuke Klein has had her share of ups and downs. From fleeing Uganda under the reign of Idi Amin as a child to having her prayers to get married answered at the age of 42, Grace has had a full life. She has also learned, and now encourages others, that we can find purpose even in difficult days and seasons of waiting. In her new book Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life, Grace gives a fresh perspective on the winter seasons we all go through, as well as practical steps to not just...2023-08-2142 min
The Daily GrindS5 Episode 15: Melissa Locy | Founder and Owner | Flatiron Coffee ☕️”No matter what life throws at you, it is going to be okay” on the Daily Grind ,, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Melissa Locy. Melissa is the founder and owner of Flatiron Coffee @flatiron_coffee! Flatiron Coffee was established in 2009 in Boulder, Colorado. Since then, they’ve focused on crafting gourmet specialty coffee with an emphasis on quality. Almost all of our products are local and we always strive to create interesting specialties that can’t be found anywhere else.
S5 Episode 15: 08/08/2023
Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Me...2023-08-0829 minImpossible BeautyEpisode 131: Lacy Finn Borgo- Faith Like a ChildSome of life’s greatest lessons come from unexpected teachers. For Lacy Finn Borgo, some of her greatest teachers have been children. In Lacy’s new book, Faith Like a Child: Embracing Our Lives as Children of God, Lacy invites us to consider what we might learn from children. Moreover, could welcoming our child selves draw us deeper into wholeness and our relationship with God?Lacy Finn Borgo teaches and provides spiritual direction through Renovaré, Mercy Center Burlingame, Companioning Center, and with children at Haven House, a transitional facility for families without homes. She holds a doctor of minis...2023-07-2540 min
Learning to Change05. Breaking Stigma, Fostering Belonging: The Sources of Strength Movement with Katrina JohnsonToday I have a conversation that delves into the intriguing concept of the Wellness Contagion with my guest, Katrina Johnson.
A Wellness Contagion shifts the focus from illness to well-being and aims to spread awareness of protective factors.
At the core of Katrina’s work is a program called Sources of Strength, which empowers students to take the lead in promoting mental health awareness, while receiving support from adults. This initiative creates a culture of support and connection, emphasizing experiential learning, breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Today, Katrina shares her journey in expanding th...2023-07-1940 min
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 75: Discovering Soul-Deep Beauty in a Flawless World with Melissa JohnsonMelissa L. Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, adjunct instructor at Bethel University, and the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us”.
Melissa’s writing and podcast interviews seek to uncover what true beauty is, what it is not, and how we go about finding beauty in a broken world. Melissa is releasing her debut book with Bethany House publishing in June, 2023, entitled Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless.
LISTEN TO THI...2023-07-0431 min
Johnson City Living139. Helping Discover Fun Activities for Toddlers with Melissa Sneed WilsonOn today's episode, Colin sits down with Melissa Sneed Wilson, founder of Tri-Cities TN Toddler Moms! They talk about all the fun things to do with your toddlers in the Tri-cities area and how you can stay in the loop for future activities and fun! Her IG page is "Helping toddler moms discover all the fun Tri-Cities (TN/VA) and beyond has to offer" Thank you for listening!
Connect with Melissa on IG: @tricitiestntoddlermom
Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/
Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in...2023-06-1633 minImpossible BeautyEpisode 129: Don Pape & Melissa Johnson- The story behind my book, "Soul-Deep Beauty"In honor of the release of my new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, I have a special episode in store for you. I recently sat down to have a conversation with my literary agent, Don Pape. Don has been a champion of my book and its message for years now and I can’t thank him enough.In our time together we talk about how Don ended up working in the publishing business, how he then became a literary agent, and the unique features of his company, Pape Commons. Also, in...2023-06-0638 min
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert177. Andrew Johnson, DDS, CDT - Leveraging Digital DentistryFollow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental and prosthodontic training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2013. Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a master’s degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology, and s...2023-06-0534 min
CaptivatedSoul-deep BeautyJoin Stasi and her guest Melissa Johnson – therapist, teacher and author – as they discuss soul-deep beauty. Most of us have been sold a shame-based view of beauty which can rob us from resting in our true authentic beauty. Melissa defines authenic beauty as the life of God at work in us and among us. Friends, we are at our most lovely when we are living in union with God, embracing the fullness of the life for which we are created.…..SHOW NOTES:…..Melissa Johnson BIO:Melissa L. Johnson is a licensed marriage and fami...2023-05-3132 minDental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert175. Andrew Johnson, DDS, CDT - Digital Workflows in Dentistry Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin https://www.omnismile.com/about Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental and prosthodontic training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2013. Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a master’s degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology, and s...2023-05-2336 min
Making Money Online with Lisa Johnson101 Why you need to start understanding the numbers in your business with Melissa HoustonJoining me today is Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur, Melissa Houston. Melissa empowers business owners to be financially literate so they can make profitable decisions. Today we discuss why it’s so important to understand both the numbers in your business and your relationship with money. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How despite being a money expert Melissa found herself in debt when credit became an emotional crutch. - Spending can become a habit and even an addiction, today Melissa shares how you can become aware of your patterns to avoid emotional spe...2023-05-1523 min
The Road to Rediscovery: A Journey of Personal GrowthHow to avoid emotional, over-eating from the stress and demands of life, with Dr. Melissa McCreeryListen to the FULL conversation of this interview and others, receive swag, eBooks, and more by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Just visit https://road2rediscovery.supercast.com/Dr. Melissa McCreery is a psychologist, emotional eating expert, author, and host of the “Too Much on her Plate” podcast. She’s helped thousands of women break cycles of over-eating, and being overwhelmed with the daily demands of life. She’s been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Women’s Health, Self, and others.Tune in as Melissa shares insights on how to have a healthy relationship with food, and...2023-04-2719 min
NotYourOrdinaryPartsS2 Episode 5: The Whole30 with Melissa Urban, NYT Best-Selling AuthorMelissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, including the instant best-seller, The Book of Boundaries, debuting at #3. She has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People, Forbes, Good Morning America, and CNBC; is the host of the Do the Thing podcast; and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. Connect with Melissa:Website: www.melissau.comInstagram: @melissau TikTok...2023-04-1838 min
The Murder MamasKendrick JohnsonSend us a textOn January 11, 2013, the body of Kendrick Johnson (October 10, 1995 – January 10, 2013) was discovered inside a vertical rolled-up mat in the gymnasium where he was a student. After a preliminary investigation and autopsy concluded that Johnson's death was accidental, his family had a private pathologist conduct a second autopsy which concluded that he died from blunt force trauma. Was this a case of homicide, or just a freak accident?Join the discussion on Instagram @themurdermamasTwitter @themurdermamasFacebook @themmamasEmail themurdermamas@gmail.comSourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wi...2023-03-1454 min
NotYourOrdinaryPartsEpisode 24: IFS Therapy with Melissa Guttman, IFS TherapistMelissa Guttman is an IFS (internal family systems) and music therapist who helps highly sensitive empaths raised by narcissists un-gaslight themselves and trust their emotions and intuition. Melissa has survived addiction and trauma and found hope at rock bottom. She knows what it's like to be overwhelmed and she has a treasure chest of tools to help find balance, calm, and inner peace. Melissa could win the Nobel Peace Prize for this episode as far as I'm concerned. The way she masterfully explained and made extremely complex things seem so simple blew my mind and reinforced to me just...2023-03-1058 min
She Means ProfitSemi-Passive Income with Lisa Johnson“The rhetoric out there at the moment is people aren’t buying—‘if you launch something at the moment, it’s really difficult.’ It isn’t. It’s just that our audiences have grown smarter.” —Lisa JohnsonIf you’re tired of trading time for money, and want to learn how to work smarter instead of harder in order to build your wealth, this is an episode for you.My guest Lisa Johnson is a multi-seven- figure global business strategist who makes 90% of her money through passive or semi-passive income streams, while working less than 30 hours per month. Yes...2023-02-0625 min
UnFollow: Question Everything with Melissa WigginsSeason 8 Episode 5: Emotions with a Therapist Turned Coach, Jess JohnsonDo you feel like you know the ins and outs of mindset work but yet…you’re still feeling stuck? You can’t think your way out of a past experience. You have to do the body work as well, and feel your feelings, and therapist turned life coach and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner Jess Johnson knows just how. Jess joins master certified life coach Melissa Wiggins to talk about how to integrate those stuck parts of ourselves and ensure all of us feels safe to move forward, how EFT works to get our mind and body on the sam...2022-12-1145 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin284: Chatting about Practical Happiness with Pamela Gail JohnsonNegative social media posts. Frightening headlines. Workplace challenges. These are all things that Pamela Gail Johnson, the founder of the Society of Happy People, would label “Happiness Zappers,” and they are a fact of life. The good news is these Happiness Zappers don’t have to put a lid on our smiles.
“We will all experience at least one or more Happiness Zapper — unhappiness, stress, fear, chaos or annoyances — each day,” Johnson said in a recent interview. “Much of our happiness is based on how we manage the Happiness Zappers.”
In her enlightening new book, Practical Happines...2022-10-3153 min
Product ThinkingThe Pivot Series, Part 1: Embracing The Unknown with Colleen JohnsonMelissa Perri welcomes Colleen Johnson to the first episode of this four-part miniseries about companies that successfully made major pivots during the pandemic. Colleen is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of ScatterSpoke, a company that leverages AI to make the most out of retrospective feedback. Colleen tells Melissa how their company needed to pivot quickly to win against competitors, how she had to shift from being a subject matter expert to embracing uncertainty and curiosity, her version of a valuable MVP, and which retro data she finds to be the most valuable.
Here are some key points you'll hear M...2022-06-2235 min
Mom Founder Imagination HubA Spiritual Journey: A Look into Your Masculine and Feminine Sides with Johnson ChongAre you on a spiritual journey right now? Chances are, if you are in your 30s or 40s, you have been on a spiritual journey of some sort, and maybe you still are going through the motions of it. As for me, my spiritual journey started here in Australia due to the “at-home time” I had during the pandemic so I had the space to dig deep. As for many of us, it caused us to pause and reevaluate our purpose in life. It was my desire to reconnect with my intuition and keep my head above the w...2022-06-211h 17
What are YOU doing? Podcast by Michael BeachWhy Having a 'People First' Work Culture is Important with Melissa Worrel-JohnsonOn our second interview with Melissa Worrel-Johnson, we talk about work culture and why putting your employees on top of the value chain is so important in having a successful business. Melissa Worrel-Johnson, ACC, MBA is an Executive and Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Training Implementor and Partner at Your Leadership Group. Over her 18-year career, Melissa has focused her efforts in leadership, talent development, and business strategy. Her diverse background includes entrepreneurial business start-ups as well as significant leadership roles in large corporations. Melissa believes that we grow our businesses and profit through teamwork and people...2022-04-1948 min
You Need a Counselor PodcastSugar Addiction and Emotional Eating, with guest Melissa RohlfsJoining Julie and Chrissa this week is Melissa Rohlfs, certified holistic health and life coach and founder of Free 2 B Coaching. Melissa works with clients to be calm, confident and in control around food and sugar, in stressful situations, in their bodies and in their lives. She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin and be free to be who God made them to be.
After her own tumultuous history with food, she learned how...2021-10-2545 min
Come Home with Melissa Costello20: Radical Acceptance and Our Bodies with MFT, Shirley JohnsonFor many women, body acceptance can feel impossible and intangible. It’s a concept that seems hard to grasp, especially because we are conditioned from a very young age that our bodies equal our value. This starts a vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting, body shame and self-hatred for many women.In this episode, Melissa chats with licensed psychotherapist and healing practitioner, Shirley Johnson. Shirley grew up in a multi-racial family and went on her first diet at the age of 10. She spent years yo-yo dieting, and fighting with her body while receiving mixed messages about it from di...2021-10-2137 min
Mel's MusicIf He’s PAC-MAN, Baby, I’ll Chase Him Like A Ghost (Tribute to Going Ghost by Jeris Johnson)If He’s PAC-MAN, Baby, I’ll Chase Him Like A Ghost (Tribute to Going Ghost by Jeris Johnson)*Fantastic original written by Alex Sacco, Dan Henig, & rock legend Jeris Johnson :) ** Dear Amadeus / Love Computer, Happy 16.5 Year Anniversary!!! Thank you for the mega week of celebrating with me❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️XOXO,Your Trix ;) Lyrics:His pearls on stringsPlus his last nameIsn’t anyone out there who can take it from meHe steals my fearsIgnites my wiresHappy where I’m at He makes me feel aliveHoped an...2021-09-1902 min
What are YOU doing? Podcast by Michael BeachTop Qualities to Possess to be a People Leader with Melissa Worrel-JohnsonMelissa Worrel-Johnson is MBA, CPBC, CEG certified and is an Executive, Emerging Leaders, Business & Career Coach, as well as Principal @ Carlson Group. Over her 18-year career, Melissa has focused her efforts in leadership, talent development, and business strategy. Her diverse background includes entrepreneurial business start-ups as well as significant leadership roles in large corporations. Melissa believes that we grow our businesses and profit through teamwork and people. She feels that one of our biggest assets is how we lead our teams, develop our people and roll up our sleeves with people leadership. People, purpose and...2021-05-2035 minImpossible BeautyEpisode 49: Christyna Johnson- Body Image and Beauty StandardsChristyna Johnson is a Dallas-based, Non-Diet Registered Dietician whose nutrition philosophy is rooted in the social justice framework of Health at Every Size (R) and seen through the lens of Intuitive Eating. After years of personally struggling with negative body image, disordered eating, and anxiety, Christyna is thankful that she has now come to find a flourishing relationship with her body and food. She now loves helping others find that same freedom in their bodies and with food. As Christyna puts it, “Life was not meant to revolve around food and thoughts about our bodies. It’s a big world out...2021-05-1733 min
Craving Consciousness PodcastCCPE088 The Left Hand Side with Melissa RippeIn this episode of the Craving Consciousness Podcast, Melissa Rippe and I go into The Left Hand Side. Melissa seeks to help awaken witches and dispel some of the stigmas associated!
From Melissa:
I grew up in fear.....
I was born a Medium. Growing up was not all sunshine and roses because of this. There were ALWAYS Spirits around me. Being a small child, I did not understand what this was or what it meant. I had no tools for dealing with these gifts and nobody around me who understood them either. I learne...2021-04-0638 min
Marketing and Sales, Over Cocktails042: Do You Want That Promotion to be a Leader? with MELISSA WORREL-JOHNSONYou’re at the point in your career where you know that you want a promotion, but the competition in your office is fierce. It’s completely normal to feel nervous or unsure about your success, but pull up a chair and listen to my next guest, Melissa Worrel-Johnson, who is going to help you step over your fears and walk into an amazing new position.On the next episode of Marketing and Sales, Over Cocktails, business and entrepreneur coach, Worrel-Johnson, with 18 years experience in the sales and marketing world, talks about her passion in help...2021-03-1929 min
Gloss AngelesFrom TV Rejection to the #1 Selling Lipstick in Target: The Lip Bar's Melissa Butler on How to Persist with GraceIn 2015, Melissa Butler pitched her brilliant business on ‘Shark Tank’ — a bold, colorful, and inclusive beauty line that she believed would disrupt the market. She was rejected and criticized, but that didn’t stop her. Years later, The Lip Bar would become one of Target’s best-selling makeup brands, garnering a huge fan base which included the likes of Michelle Obama (more on that in the episode!). Now, Melissa is partnering with Walmart to make her incredible beauty products even more accessible to everyone. In our interview, Melissa shares how she got into Target (it involves a blind email), the sacrif...2021-02-2648 min
Mel's MusicFast Retort (Parody of Last Resort by Jeris Johnson & Papa Roach)Fast Retort (Parody of Last Resort (Reloaded) by Jeris Johnson & Papa Roach)*Reloaded with Jeris Johnson **Original ‘Last Resort’ by David Buckner, Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton, & Tobin EsperanceCongratulations to Jeris Johnson and Papa Roach for their on fire collaboration together! Here is my version of their hit: a fast retort for my last resort in life ;) Fast Retort Lyrics: His world has got 4 seasons For Him, here’s a fast retortTransfiguration Divine healingSo much more than luck, His living water’s inspiringI s...2021-02-2302 min
The Emily ProgramEpisode 46: Redefining Beauty with Melissa Louise JohnsonEpisode description:
Melissa Louise Johnson is a Marriage and Family Therapist, adjunct professor at Bethel University, and the founder of the Impossible Beauty blog and podcast. Through her work at Impossible Beauty, Melissa is on a mission to expand and renew beauty, as she believes the American brand of beauty is divisive, destructive, and far too narrow.
Melissa explores the concept of beauty with us in this episode of Peace Meal. She describes how cultural beauty messages impacted her childhood, adolescence, and the development of her eating disorder, as well as how she r...2021-02-1728 min
Peace MealEpisode 46: Redefining Beauty with Melissa Louise JohnsonEpisode description:
Melissa Louise Johnson is a Marriage and Family Therapist, adjunct professor at Bethel University, and the founder of the Impossible Beauty blog and podcast. Through her work at Impossible Beauty, Melissa is on a mission to expand and renew beauty, as she believes the American brand of beauty is divisive, destructive, and far too narrow.
Melissa explores the concept of beauty with us in this episode of Peace Meal. She describes how cultural beauty messages impacted her childhood, adolescence, and the development of her eating disorder, as well as how she recognized and reckoned with these messages in r...2021-02-1728 min
In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 106: In AWE of Melissa Mann--Overcomer SeriesMelissa Mann is a special education teacher with the Madison County School System. She has taught in both self-contained and collaborative environments for students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Melissa is dually certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has a Master's in School Counseling and is a certified school counselor. Melissa has presented for the past ten years at Alabama's state technology conference and at various local conferences. Melissa is also a trainer for Simple K-12, and she enjoys writing devotional blogs.
In this Episode, we discuss:
Melissa’s passion for aiding st...2021-01-1139 min
Break the Diet CycleHow do I talk to my doctor about my weight? With Susanne JohnsonRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Susanne Johnson, Fat Positive Nurse Practitioner, to discuss how to talk about weight more effectively at your next Doctor's visit. Women in bigger bodies often fear, and even avoid, the Doctor because of shame and guilt they feel over their size. Learn how to communicate with your medical team so you can find healthcare that leaves you feel empowered toward your best health.
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions …
how use of Body Mass Index (BMI) can drive weight stigma in primary care
what you c...2020-12-0739 min
The Real Estate JAMEpisode 25: Real Estate Investor Resources with guest Melissa McRay JohnsonJoin JD with Melissa McRay Johnson. Melissa is a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, the Flipping Junkie podcast, NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), and a founding member of the San Antonio InvestHER Meetup. On top of all that, she’s an investor who's done over 1000 flips, a business coach, and a mother of five children. In this episode, you’ll learn: Having the right mindset as an independent woman. Building systems and processes for your business. Why are they important? When should you consider hiring? How helpful would getting a VA be...2020-09-0145 min
The Breakfast Dish#8 - Melissa Dorsey Matheson (Heritage Park)Welcome to The Breakfast Dish! Dance, music, visual art, theatre and get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind the work. Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning as they meet the creators of today's digital offerings. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!This episode, Karen and Griffin chat with Melissa Dorsey Matheson! Melissa is a multi-disciplinary artist currently involved in helping her partner Trevor Matheson produce Heritage Park performances. The pandemic has forced them to use a lot of creativity and ingenuity making it possible to have live-in-person outdoor theatre! That's right! It's...2020-08-1740 min