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The Sinner and The Saint#233 You Are So LOVEDMatthew 22:37-40Jesus said, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ This is the most important, the first on any list. But there is a second to set alongside it: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ These two commands are pegs; everything in God’s Law and the Prophets hangs from them.”This is one of the most challenging actions Jesus calls us to take. It requires a lot of grace, humility, empathy, and love. We know we can pull it off with God, but...2025-05-3026 min
The YMyHealth PodcastAllison Rosen's Patient StoryDoes having a background in cancer research as a career help a person diagnosed with cancer? The answer might surprise you. In this episode of the YMyHealth Podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman talks with Allison Rosen, MS, a colorectal cancer survivor, researcher, former Fight CRC Ambassador, and current member of Fight CRC's Research Advocacy Training and Support Program, or RATS. They discuss Allison's unexpected diagnosis at a young age, her treatment journey, and the importance of advocacy and education in the healthcare system. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by young adults with cancer and the resources available to support...2025-05-2319 min
Type 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar StrugglesEp 106 - When Diabetes Feels Like Too Much: Understanding Anxiety and Burnout with Allison NimlosIn this episode, Melissa sits down with Allison Nimlos, a licensed therapist, diabetes educator, and fellow type 1 for over 30 years. Together, they dive into the emotional toll of living with diabetes—what anxiety really looks like, how burnout sneaks in, and why even small changes can create big wins. Allison shares: · What “diabetes anxiety” actually means · Why unpredictability fuels stress and self-doubt · How to cope when your brain constantly whispers, “What if?” · Tips to set boundaries, ask for support, and manage emotions—without guilt · How family dynamics and pers...2025-05-1957 min
Ladies In LendingFrom Brownies to Brokerage: Melissa's Journey in Mortgage LendingIn this episode of the Ladies in Lending podcast, your host Krista Russo interviews Melissa Cohn, the Regional Vice President of the Southern Division for William Raveis Mortgage. With nearly 43 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Melissa shares her journey from starting as an entrepreneur at a young age to becoming a leading figure in mortgage brokerage. She discusses her impressive accolades, including being featured in the Scotsman Guide and Crain's New York Business, and offers valuable insights on navigating the current market, building lasting relationships with clients, and the importance of timely communication.2025-03-2628 min
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansEp. 200: Melissa LaMartina (Director: "For Sale by Exorcist")Show Notes:This week I got to chat with Melissa LaMartina, the director of a new horror comedy from Dread productions called For Sale by Exorcist (on VOD now!). She told me about the filming process, working with her husband who co-wrote it, and where they found their protagonist. She also told me about the one time she stayed in a haunted hotel, the spooky town they got engaged in, and what her next film is about.Melissa’s Socials: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/auroragorealis.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com...2025-03-1732 min
Do Something More87. ‘Kindness Through Letters’ and Spreading Love and Encouragement Through Thousands of Letters (with Allison Bond)Send us a textAllison Bond is 28 years old, has cerebral palsy, and lives in Lincoln, Arkansas. During the COVID pandemic she decided she wanted to do something to make a difference and started writing letters to various people. Several years and almost 6,000 letters later…she’s touched a lot of people and lives. She writes to individuals in many different situations…people in prison or serving in the military to people affected by natural disasters or even people in her own community. This candid conversation is a great reminder that anyone truly can make a diffe...2025-02-2619 min
Dating DaycareFISH BOWL: How soon is too soon to go exclusive? - The Early Romance ConundrumSend us a textHow soon is too soon to go exclusive? This fishbowl episode of Dating Daycare throws you into the heart of a dating conundrum that is as relatable as it is eye-opening. Melissa and Allison dissect a listener's tangled relationship, where a month-long romance is already brimming with boundary-crossing behavior, including kisses with past flings and hangouts with former crushes. If you've ever wondered when it's the right time to put a label on a relationship or how to ensure your boundaries are respected, this episode promises to make you rethink your dating strategies...2025-01-2214 min
Dating Daycare'TIS THE SEASON FOR OLD FLAMES & HOLIDAY HEARTFELTS - DATING DAYCARE with Melissa & AllisonSend us a textEver wonder if that old flame has really turned over a new leaf, or are they just the same person wrapped in a shiny holiday bow? Join us in this festive episode of Dating Daycare, where we explore the age-old question of whether people truly change and share some hilarious and heartfelt stories of holiday dating fiascos. Melissa and I get candid about our own encounters with past flames and the surprising (or not-so-surprising) outcomes. Grab your favorite holiday treat as we navigate the highs and lows of modern relationships, armed with laughter...2024-12-2507 min