Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered

Carrie Danger: Sobriety, Healing & Finding Yourself Again

In Episode 35 of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, Carrie Danger joins me for a raw and vulnerable conversation about addiction, sobriety, healing, mental health, and rediscovering yourself after realizing something in your life needs to change. Carrie opens up about the mental side of alcohol addiction, questioning her relationship with drinking, and the emotional process of rebuilding herself through recovery. We also talk about trauma, authenticity, self-awareness, learning healthier coping mechanisms, and how becoming a runner became part of her healing journey. This episode is honest, emotional, relatable, and a reminder that healing is not linear — and nobody should have to struggle silently or alone. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, subscribe, rate, review, and share with someone who may need it. #AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #SelfDiscovery #SoberLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingOutLoud #Podcast #Authenticity #WomenInRecovery

More Than a Vacation — Travel, Growth & Saying Yes to Life with Leeah Smestad

What if travel wasn’t about escaping your life… but expanding it? In this episode of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Leeah Smestad of Newberry Travel for a conversation about meaningful travel, stepping outside your comfort zone, solo travel, fear, freedom, and why some of the biggest moments of growth happen when we finally say yes to experiences that scare us a little. We talk about: ✈️ Travel for connection, not consumption 🌎 Solo travel & rediscovering yourself 🧠 Why so many people struggle to take the trip 💛 Travel as an investment in yourself 🐧 Antarctica, penguins & unforgettable experiences ✨ Becoming a new version of yourself through travel This conversation was such a refreshing perspective on what travel can really mean beyond vacations and social media highlight reels. 🎧 NOW STREAMING: YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts Friday 05/22/26 at 6am EST 🌎 Connect with Leeah / Newberry Travel: https://www.newberrytravel.com/ [https://www.newberrytravel.com/] #AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #Podcast #TravelPodcast #MeaningfulTravel #SoloTravel #TravelCommunity #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #WomenWhoTravel #Adventure #TravelLife #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #TravelMore #ExploreMore #NewberryTravel #PodcastEpisode #TravelInspiration

Real Talk with My Cousin Matthew About Asexuality

Sometimes the most important conversations start with simply being willing to ask questions. 💛 In Episode 33 of Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered, I sit down with my cousin Matthew for one of the most honest and meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast so far. Matthew opens up publicly for the first time about identifying as asexual—sharing his personal journey, misconceptions people often have about asexuality, the complexity of the ace spectrum, and what it was like finding language that finally fit who he is. But this episode is more than just education. It’s about identity, acceptance, feeling different, finding community online, and realizing you are never as alone as you think you are. As someone who loves Matthew deeply, I’m beyond honored he trusted me and this platform with such a vulnerable conversation. This is exactly why I created Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered—to give people a safe space to tell their stories openly, honestly, and without judgment. 🎙️ Episode 33: “Real Talk with My Cousin Matthew About Asexuality” 📅 Streaming Tuesday, May 19th at 6AM EST 🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who may need to hear it. 💛 #AuntieMelMelLifeUnfiltered #Podcast #Asexuality #AceSpectrum #LGBTQIA #ComingOut #MentalHealth #Identity #AuthenticConversations #RealTalk #FamilyConversations #AsexualAwareness #Healing #Community #SafeSpaces #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcast #ApplePodcasts #LifeUnfiltered #PodcastCommunity

Parenting Outside the “Norm” with Brook: Homeschooling, Family & Intentional Living

In Episode 32, my cousin Brook joins me for an honest conversation about homeschooling, intentional living, and raising six children outside of society’s “norm.” We talk about the realities of homeschooling, navigating judgment from others, individualized learning for each child, bullying and trauma in traditional school settings, and what it truly takes to raise a family intentionally. This episode dives into both the beautiful and difficult parts of choosing a different path for your family — and yes, we asked the hard questions. #homeschooling #motherhood #parenting #familylife #intentionalparenting #lifeunfiltered #podcast

She Didn’t Get Her Old Life Back—So She Built a New One | Jordan Rae

What happens when life never fully goes back to the way it was? In Episode 31 of Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered, Jordan Rae shares her deeply honest journey through chronic illness, long COVID/ME, losing her career as a social worker, and navigating the grief of losing the life and independence she once knew. But this conversation is not just about loss—it’s about rebuilding. About identity shifts, resilience, healing, and learning how to create meaning in a life that looks completely different than originally planned. Jordan speaks openly about: ✨ chronic illness & long COVID/ME ✨ losing a career and sense of identity ✨ grief, healing & emotional resilience ✨ asking for help as an empath/helper ✨ rebuilding life in a new way ✨ personal growth through hardship This episode is raw, vulnerable, inspiring, and incredibly human—and I’m so thankful Jordan trusted me and all of you with her story. 💛 Follow Jordan Rae: Instagram: @fiercesoul_jordanrae Facebook: Fierce Soul - Jordan Rae YouTube: Fierce Soul #AuntieMelMelLifeUnfiltered #Podcast #ChronicIllness #LongCovid #ME #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #IdentityShift #SelfGrowth #Empath #Resilience #LifeAfterIllness #PersonalGrowth #LifeUnfiltered #PodcastCommunity