The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

Finding Peace Through Trauma, Healing, & Community with Malisa Hepner

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast]⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] ⚠️ Trigger Warning: Trauma, Substance Abuse In this deeply honest episode of The FEEL Podcast, Malisa Hepner, host of the Emotionally Unavailable, joins us for a powerful conversation about trauma recovery, emotional healing, and finding peace through self-awareness, community, and self-compassion. Through her own experiences with trauma, emotional disconnection, and substance abuse, Malisa shares what it means to embrace healing as an ongoing journey rather than a destination. Together, we explore the connection between emotional wellness and physical health, discussing how unresolved emotions, chronic stress, and trauma can manifest in the body. Malisa explains why learning to listen to your body is an essential part of holistic healing and how nervous system awareness can support long-term emotional resilience and recovery. This conversation also highlights the importance of women supporting women and the transformative power of authentic community. Malisa reflects on learning to release guilt, shame, and perfectionism while building a deeper relationship with herself. Through self-love, emotional awareness, and intentional boundary-setting, she discovered greater stability, inner peace, and confidence in her ability to navigate life’s challenges. We also discuss how overthinking, burnout, and emotional overwhelm can disconnect us from ourselves—and how reconnecting with our emotions, intuition, and physical body can create space for healing and personal growth. Malisa’s story is a reminder that mistakes do not define us; they can become opportunities for transformation, self-discovery, and deeper self-acceptance. This episode is for anyone navigating trauma, emotional healing, burnout recovery, or the journey toward authentic living and self-worth. Begin paying attention to the connection between your emotions and your physical body. Stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and overwhelm often show up physically before we consciously recognize them. Slow down, listen to what your body is communicating, and explore the root causes with curiosity and compassion. Healing begins with awareness. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or Text 988 #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalHealing #SelfLoveJourney #HealingJourney #HolisticWellness #InnerHealing #SelfWorth #MindBodyConnection #MentalWellness #WomenSupportingWomen #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #TraumaRecovery #AuthenticLiving #HealingCommunity #SelfAwareness #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:03 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 16:15 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 26:10 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 34:52 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 44:30 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 50:55 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 54:31 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:02:22 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:03:42 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis ✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad In this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] or complete our contact form here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact]

Living Out The FEEL Framework with Melissa Crook: Women's Empowerment, Self-Worth, & Authentic Healing

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook continues the journey of transformation and self-discovery by exploring what it truly means to Live Out The FEEL Framework. This holistic wellness framework is designed to support women in living healthier, more authentic, and purpose-driven lives while cultivating communities rooted in healing, empowerment, and personal growth. Melissa shares how The FEEL Framework helps women move beyond societal expectations, limiting beliefs, and external pressures to reconnect with who they truly are. Through intentional self-reflection, emotional wellness practices, healthy boundaries, self-love and healing, and personal accountability, this framework serves as a roadmap for transformational healing and sustainable personal development. In this episode, Melissa explores: • How to prioritize yourself without guilt • Setting healthy emotional and time boundaries • The importance of saying “no” to protect your peace • Building self-worth and confidence through authenticity • Why women supporting women creates lasting empowerment • How holistic wellness impacts every area of your life • Creating positive cycles of healing, growth, and community connection • Embracing empathy, accountability, and authentic living Melissa also discusses how mindset transformation begins with everyday choices and how overcoming people pleasing can help you reclaim your energy, strengthen your voice, and align your actions with your values. This episode highlights the importance of mental wellness strategies, self-care practices, and emotional healing for women who feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Through practical encouragement and empowerment coaching principles, Melissa offers tools to help listeners thrive unapologetically and live with greater intention. Melissa also announces exciting new live empowerment sessions happening every Tuesday on Substack, creating a healing community where women can connect, ask questions, and continue their wellness and empowerment journey together in real time. Focus on prioritizing yourself. Whether it’s your time, your talents, your energy, or your emotional limits, choose what aligns with who you are and who you want to become. • Say yes to what genuinely nourishes you • Practice saying no without guilt • Reflect on where you may be abandoning your own needs • Align your choices with your values and purpose • Take one small step toward honoring yourself this week Empowerment episodes are released on Tuesdays and can be found on our website beginning with Season 9. #WomenEmpowerment #SelfLoveJourney #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #AuthenticLiving #HolisticWellness #EmpoweredWomen #SelfCareMatters #MindsetShift #HealthyBoundaries #EmotionalHealing #WomenSupportingWomen #ConfidenceBuilding #PersonalDevelopment #HealingCommunity #PositiveMindset #WellnessPodcast ✨ Free Download: Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad Book a complimentary 30-minute session to deepen your healing journey - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact] Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021] Original Music by Valencia & Rio Saint-Louis

Emotional Regulation & Nervous System Healing: How to Stop Shrinking Yourself with Jessica Vanrose

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast]⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] In this heart-centered episode of The FEEL Podcast, Jessica Vanrose of the Life After Trauma Podcast joins us for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, nervous system healing, authenticity, and recovery after trauma. Following Melissa’s appearance on Jessica’s two-part series Choosing You: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Breaking the Good Girl Script, Jessica returns to share her own insights on emotional wellness, self-awareness, and learning how to stop shrinking yourself to fit the expectations of others. Together, we explore how emotional suppression can lead to burnout, overwhelm, and unresolved trauma patterns, especially for women conditioned to prioritize everyone else’s comfort over their own needs. Jessica explains why emotional health is not about “fixing” every feeling, but instead about acknowledging emotions with compassion and revisiting them when you have the capacity to process them safely. A central theme of this episode is nervous system regulation and the idea that regulation is better than resolution. Rather than constantly searching for answers or trying to solve every emotional experience immediately, Jessica encourages listeners to focus on creating emotional safety through mindfulness, movement, emotional check-ins, and healthy boundaries. We also dive into authenticity, people-pleasing recovery, and breaking free from the “good girl” script that teaches women to stay small, quiet, and accommodating. Jessica shares how embracing all parts of herself transformed her confidence, relationships, gratitude, and inner peace—reminding listeners that healing is not about perfection, but permission. This episode is for anyone navigating trauma healing, emotional overwhelm, self-love, or the journey toward authentic living and emotional resilience. Ways To Engage: The next time overwhelming emotions arise and you don’t have the space to process them fully, try saying: “I acknowledge these feelings, and I will revisit them when I have the capacity.” Then intentionally return to those emotions later with compassion, curiosity, and care. Healing begins when we stop abandoning ourselves. Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:49 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 7:49 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:41 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 18:06 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 23:51 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 25:09 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 30:03 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 40:30 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 53:07 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 54:18 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis #SelfCare #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthPodcast #EmotionalWellness #NervousSystemRegulation #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #SelfLoveJourney #BoundariesMatter #PeoplePleasingRecovery #MindsetShift #WomenEmpowerment #EmotionalHealing #InnerHealing #PodcastRecommendations #TherapyTalk #MindBodyConnection #HealingAfterTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness ✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad In this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021]

Self Care, Healing & Authentic Living: A Guide to Women’s Empowerment with Melissa Crook

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] In this empowering solo episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook explores what it truly means to Live Out FEEL (Finding Empowerment, Embracing Layers) and how embracing your authentic self can transform your mindset, relationships, emotional wellness, and everyday life. Through honest reflection and encouragement, Melissa dives into the importance of self-awareness, healthy boundaries, intentional self-care practices, and mindset transformation for women navigating personal growth and healing. This women empowerment podcast episode serves as a reminder that true empowerment begins internally — by reconnecting with who you are beneath societal expectations, pressure, and performance. Melissa shares how the self-love journey, healing journey, and personal transformation journey are deeply interconnected. By prioritizing your mental health and wellness, emotional resilience, spiritual and emotional healing, and overall well-being, you create space to live more intentionally and authentically. Listeners will walk away inspired to: • Embrace every layer of themselves — past, present, and future • Set and maintain healthy boundaries rooted in self-worth • Practice intentional self-care and self-love • Build confidence and emotional resilience • Live authentically without guilt or apology • Support and empower other women through authenticity and compassion • Create meaningful relationships grounded in honesty and alignment • Align daily decisions with personal values, purpose, and intentional living This episode also explores authentic self development, self-discovery journey practices, and how confidence and self-worth grow when you stop abandoning yourself to meet external expectations. Melissa reminds listeners that empowerment coaching and personal growth are not about perfection — they are about becoming more connected to your authentic self over time. Melissa also shares this powerful reminder: “You are worthy, you are valuable, and you get to choose.” Whether you are beginning your healing and growth journey or deepening your commitment to authentic living, this conversation offers grounded encouragement, practical reflection, and support for becoming the most aligned version of yourself. • Revisit previous solo empowerment episodes and reflect on your personal growth journey • Download the Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life freebie • Schedule a complimentary 30-minute session with Melissa for deeper support and empowerment • Reflect honestly on which areas of self-empowerment feel strongest and which need more nurturing #SelfLove#WomenEmpowerment#PersonalGrowth#MentalHealthAwareness#AuthenticSelf#SelfCareJourney#HealingJourney#EmpoweredWomen#MindsetShift#EmotionalWellness#HealthyBoundaries#ConfidenceBuilding#SpiritualGrowth#AuthenticLiving#SelfWorth ✨ Free Download: Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad Book a complimentary 30-minute session to deepen your healing journey - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact] Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? - Send Melissa C⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021]rook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021]

Breaking the Silence on Abuse, Healing, Boundaries & Self-Worth with Tiffiny Newton

Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast]https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] ⁠⁠ [https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0]In this deeply emotional episode of The FEEL Podcast, Tiffiny Newton shares her journey through emotional abuse, toxic relationships, self-harm, and trauma recovery; offering an honest look at the long-term mental health impact of surviving a controlling relationship. Her story sheds light on the hidden realities of emotional abuse, including gaslighting, manipulation, isolation, and the gradual loss of self-worth many survivors experience in silence. Tiffiny opens up about how abuse often goes unrecognized because it does not always leave physical marks. She reflects on the painful cycle of people-pleasing, self-blame, and emotional exhaustion that kept her trapped in an unhealthy relationship, constantly believing she needed to become “better” to avoid conflict or pain. This conversation explores the complexity of leaving abusive relationships and why healing after trauma requires more than simply walking away. Tiffiny shares the emotional strength, strategic planning, and support systems that helped her leave safely, while emphasizing the importance of domestic violence awareness, survivor resources, and compassionate support for those navigating similar situations. A major focus of this episode is rebuilding identity after abuse. Tiffiny discusses learning how to establish healthy boundaries, recognize controlling behaviors, and reconnect with herself after years of emotional invalidation. Her story highlights how boundaries protect mental health, emotional safety, and self-respect—and how healing begins when survivors stop minimizing their experiences and start honoring their truth. Tiffiny is also the author of Behind the Smile, written to help loved ones recognize the signs of emotional abuse and better support those suffering in silence. This episode is a reminder that your feelings are valid, healing is possible, and you deserve relationships rooted in safety, respect, and care. Ways to Engage: Take time to acknowledge your growth and resilience. Healing is not linear, and every step forward matters. Give yourself permission to honor your progress with compassion and grace. Resources & Support: Mental Health & Self-Harm Support📞 Call or Text 988 Domestic Violence Support📞 Call 800-799-7233 📱 Text BEGIN to 88788 Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:34 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 16:26 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 19:48 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 27:57 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:05 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 41:31 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 44:20 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 47:29 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 51:48 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 54:38 ) Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EmotionalAbuse #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #SelfWorth #HealthyBoundaries #WomenEmpowerment #SelfCareJourney #ToxicRelationships #GaslightingAwareness #AbuseRecovery #BreakTheSilence #EmotionalHealing #SurvivorStory #SelfLove #MentalHealthPodcast #HealingFromTrauma #PersonalGrowth #RelationshipHealing ✨ Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad In this empowering bonus resource, we’re giving you a free sneak peek into the Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life course! This downloadable PDF guides you through reconnecting with who you truly are—beyond your roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Want to be a guest on The FEEL Podcast? - Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021]