EP 65: One Week Everything Changed: How God Carried Her Through Cancer

EP 65: One Week Everything Changed: How God Carried Her Through Cancer

A marathon qualifier one week before a biopsy, then the words no 31-year-old expects to hear: breast cancer. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Marina Blackford for a raw, practical, hope-filled conversation about what happens when your body speaks and you finally listen. Marina shares her stage two triple negative breast cancer diagnosis, learning she is BRCA1 positive, and the decisions that followed, including second opinions and finding the right care team. She also challenges the idea of “chemo versus holistic” and shares how she combined both to stay grounded and informed. We talk real chemo side effects and what actually helped, from acupuncture and ginger tea to simple routines that made treatment more manageable, plus the mindset shifts that carried her through fear, hair loss, and big life decisions. If you are walking through diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode brings clarity, steadiness, and hope. Subscribe, share it, and leave a review to help someone else find it. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness. Available for: * Speaking engagements & keynotes * Breathwork & nervous system workshops * Podcast guest features & collaborations * Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events 🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self. 📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt [https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt] 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C] 🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living. ✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review. You are not alone 🤍

EP 64: Your Nervous System Matters More Than You Think

What if healing after dental work has as much to do with your nervous system as the procedure itself? In this episode, we explore why some people recover quickly after extractions while others struggle with lingering pain, inflammation, and delayed healing. We dive into cavitations, bone health, and the connection between stress, fear, and the body's ability to repair. From biological dentistry to nervous system regulation, this conversation looks at the often-overlooked factors that may influence recovery. You'll also hear practical tools for reducing dental anxiety and supporting healing, including breathwork, weighted blankets, calming environments, and the power of feeling truly heard by your provider. If you've ever feared the dentist or wondered why healing didn't go as expected, this episode offers a fresh perspective.  Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the one thing that would make your dental experience better. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness. Available for: * Speaking engagements & keynotes * Breathwork & nervous system workshops * Podcast guest features & collaborations * Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events 🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self. 📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt [https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt] 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C] 🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living. ✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review. You are not alone 🤍

EP 63: The Weird Energy Source That Actually Works

What if beef is not the problem, but how we farm it is? This episode breaks down how regenerative agriculture and regenerative ranching can shift the climate conversation by focusing on better grazing and smarter manure management. We explore rotational grazing in simple terms and how it supports soil health, plant regrowth, and microbial balance. We also look at how captured manure can be converted into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil inputs that improve the whole farm system. The conversation also covers nutrition, including why beef is a dense source of protein, amino acids, and nutrients linked to strength, recovery, and longevity, plus what changes when it is removed from the diet. If you care about food systems, soil health, and real nutrition, this episode brings it together. Subscribe, share it, and leave a review with your biggest question about regenerative farming. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness. Available for: * Speaking engagements & keynotes * Breathwork & nervous system workshops * Podcast guest features & collaborations * Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events 🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self. 📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt [https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt] 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C] 🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living. ✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review. You are not alone 🤍

EP 62: Dentistry Looks Successful, But Here’s the Truth

Dentistry often looks stable and respected from the outside, but the lived experience can be far more intense. This episode looks at burnout, chronic stress, and why so many dental professionals quietly reach their limits. We explore the real pressures behind the profession, including dental school debt, insurance delays, production demands, and the constant drive for clinical perfection. Even high performers can feel like it is never enough when every detail carries high stakes. We also look at the day-to-day environment of dentistry, from working in close contact with anxious patients to staying calm under constant pressure. Over time, this can keep the nervous system in a prolonged stress state that affects the body and mind. If this resonates, share it with someone in the field, subscribe, and leave a review with what part of this conversation stood out to you. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness. Available for: * Speaking engagements & keynotes * Breathwork & nervous system workshops * Podcast guest features & collaborations * Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events 🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self. 📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt [https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt] 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C] 🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living. ✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review. You are not alone 🤍

EP 61: What If Your Entire Life Follows One Thought?

You can have all the grit in the world and still feel stuck, because willpower is not the first domino. This episode explores how thought patterns quietly shape emotions, behaviors, relationships, and the way we respond when life feels heavy. We look at how stress and trauma shape the nervous system, why anxiety and depression are not just mindset issues, and how self-sabotage often comes from unconscious loops rather than lack of effort. You’ll also hear practical ways to build awareness, regulate your emotions, and catch patterns earlier without shame. The goal is simple. Notice what is happening, understand the thought behind it, and take one small step in a better direction. Subscribe, share with someone who needs this, and leave a review with one thought you’re ready to stop believing. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness. Available for: * Speaking engagements & keynotes * Breathwork & nervous system workshops * Podcast guest features & collaborations * Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events 🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self. 📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt [https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt] 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C] 🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living. ✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven [https://www.melissamethven.com/] 🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review. You are not alone 🤍