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

The FEEL Podcast
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Hosted by Melissa Crook, the award-winning FEEL (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) Podcast helps women with self-care, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, build confidence, and live authentically using the FEEL Framework. Bi-weekly Episodes include short mindset and empowerment conversations (Tuesdays) and guest interviews (Thursdays). Especially helpful for women struggling with people-pleasing, codependent relationships, and saying no. Be a guest: podmatch.com/feel2021 or embracinglayers.com/contact.

  1. 1d ago

    How to Prevent Burnout: Honor Your Bandwidth and Protect Your Energy with Melissa Crook

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ When was the last time you truly checked in with yourself? Maybe it was last week. Maybe it’s been a month, or longer. With busy schedules, constant responsibilities, and the pressure to say “yes” to everything, it’s easy to lose touch with what we actually need. In this episode of The FEEL Podcast, we’re talking about the importance of honoring your bandwidth in your schedule, recognizing your energy levels, setting healthy boundaries, and making space for yourself before burnout takes over. Why regularly checking in with yourself is essential for your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-beingHow to recognize when your schedule is exceeding your emotional and physical bandwidthWhy self-care should meet you where you are rather than becoming another obligationThe importance of listening to your body and honoring your energyHow to give yourself permission to cancel, reschedule, rest, or say noWhy pushing through exhaustion can contribute to stress and burnoutHow communication can help you establish healthier boundariesWhy saying “no” doesn’t mean you’re letting people downHow to stop overcommitting simply because you feel responsible for everythingThe connection between self-awareness, boundaries, self-care, and preventing burnoutWhy your time and energy are valuable and why you deserve to protect them The goal is nourishment, not another item on your to-do list. Your bandwidth can change from day to day and week to week. An emotionally draining conversation, an unexpected responsibility, or an especially demanding schedule can affect how much energy you have available. Checking in with yourself before and after a busy period can help you recognize what you need to replenish your energy. You don’t have to say yes to every project, commitment, invitation, or responsibility. Sometimes the healthiest choice is to say no. Communicating your needs with the people around you can create healthier relationships and stronger boundaries. The people who genuinely care about you will want you to make choices that support your well-being, not choices that leave you depleted. You cannot carry everything on your shoulders. Honor the bandwidth you actually have instead of overloading your schedule based on what you think everyone else expects from you. Burnout doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes it develops slowly as we continue ignoring our needs, overcommitting, and pushing through exhaustion. Regular self-check-ins can help you notice the warning signs sooner. Then, most importantly, give yourself permission to respond honestly.  Free Download: Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life Sample Freebie: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad Take advantage of this summer’s special 50% offer with code CLEANSE50 on the Calendar Cleanse to get you started today on honoring your bandwidth and energy daily! Offer good through August 31st, 2026. Ready for deeper support? Visit Embracing Layers to schedule a complimentary 30-minute session or learn more about Honoring Your Bandwidth in Your Schedule with Melissa: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact  Ways to Engage: Check in with yourself regularly. Put it on your calendar to check in with yourself mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Whether it be once a week or once a month, continue finding time to check in and honor your bandwidth in your schedule. Hashtags #SelfCare #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #EmotionalWellness #BurnoutPrevention #SelfAwareness #HealthyBoundaries #WorkLifeBalance #StressManagement #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalHealth #WellnessJourney #IntentionalLiving #SelfLove #HealthyLifestyle #MindfulLiving #TheFEELPodcast

  2. 6d ago

    Nutrition vs. Dieting: The Truth About Healthy Living, Body Image & Lasting Wellness with Jana Westin

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ What if better health had less to do with the number on the scale and more to do with how you actually feel? In this empowering episode of The FEEL Podcast, holistic nutrition and wellness expert Jana Westin returns for an honest conversation about nutrition vs. dieting, body image, healthy habits, and sustainable wellness. Jana challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to health, exploring how diet culture can impact both mental and physical well-being. Instead of focusing solely on weight, she encourages listeners to consider nourishment, energy levels, sleep, movement, stress, and the mind-body connection when evaluating their overall health. Together, we explore how holistic nutrition and personalized wellness can help you build a healthier relationship with food and your body. Jana also discusses the connection between nutrition and nervous system regulation, why food should be viewed as nourishment rather than something to fear, and how listening to your body's individual needs can support lasting change. We also dive into the role of healthy boundaries and self-care in protecting your energy and well-being. By starting with small, sustainable habits and keeping the promises you make to yourself, you can strengthen self-trust and create a healthy lifestyle that works for you—not one dictated by fad diets, appearance, or outside expectations. Whether you're healing your relationship with food, questioning diet culture, working toward better health, or simply looking for realistic ways to prioritize your well-being, this conversation offers a compassionate approach to creating lasting wellness. Ways to Engage: Check in with your energy levels throughout the day and week. Pay attention to your food, sleep, movement, relationships, stress, and environment. What consistently fuels you, and what leaves you feeling drained? Use those patterns to begin creating healthier habits and environments that support your individual needs. #Nutrition #HealthyLifestyle #WellnessJourney #HolisticHealth #BodyPositivity #BodyImage #HealthAndWellness #SelfCare #MentalHealth #HealthyHabits #MindBodyConnection #IntuitiveEating #DietCulture #Wellbeing #PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #EnergyHealing #Boundaries #HealthPodcast #WomenEmpowerment Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:32 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:54 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 19:49 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 28:31 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 37:56 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:00 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 51:21 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 59:22 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:01:52 ) 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 or complete our contact form here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact

  3. Aug 12

    Communicating Clearly with Medical Practitioners: How to Advocate for Your Health and Be Heard with Melissa Crook & Erin Copelan

    Five Years Of FEEL! We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by August 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ Have you ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, confused, or frustrated because your concerns weren't fully addressed? You're not alone. In this episode, Melissa and network friend and contributor Erin Copelan share why clear communication with medical practitioners is one of the most important skills you can develop for protecting your health and improving your healthcare experience. After navigating her own health journey and learning the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, Melissa created The FEEL Podcast to empower women to prioritize their well-being before a major medical crisis occurs. She explains why no one knows your body better than you do, and why your voice matters during every medical appointment. You'll discover practical strategies for communicating symptoms more effectively, asking better questions, being honest about pain levels, and ensuring your healthcare providers have the complete picture. While doctors and nurses are dedicated professionals, today's healthcare system is often overwhelmed, making patient advocacy more important than ever. Whether you're preparing for your next primary care visit, specialist appointment, or annual wellness exam, this conversation will help you feel more confident speaking up, asking questions, and becoming an active participant in your healthcare decisions. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why self-advocacy is essential in today's healthcare systemHow to communicate symptoms clearly to your doctorCommon mistakes patients make during medical appointmentsWhy honesty about pain and symptoms leads to better careHow to prepare questions before your doctor's visitThe importance of tracking symptoms over timeWhy transparency helps healthcare providers make accurate diagnosesHow to build confidence when speaking with medical professionalsPractical tips for improving doctor-patient communicationWhy trusting your instincts about your body matters Key Takeaways: No one knows your body better than you.Clear communication leads to better healthcare outcomes.Speak honestly about symptoms, pain, and concerns.Don't minimize or dismiss what you're experiencing.Write questions down before every appointment.Your health deserves to be your highest priority.Self-advocacy isn't being difficult, but it's being informed and proactive. Ways to Engage: Next time you go to your doctor’s appointment, write down your questions ahead of time. Put them in your Notes app or somewhere you won’t forget, writing them down through the weeks leading up and clearly communicate what you’re feeling. Resources to Support You: Download the Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life free sample guide: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover  Schedule a complimentary 30-minute session to learn more about communicating clearly with medical practitioners and becoming your own best health advocate: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact Get Erin Copelan's Checklist, workbook, and book here - https://erincopelan.com/ #HealthAdvocate #PatientAdvocacy #Healthcare #SelfAdvocacy #WomensHealth #DoctorAppointment #MedicalAdvice #HealthPodcast #WellnessJourney #HealthcareCommunication #MedicalAppointments #ChronicIllness #PreventiveHealth #HealthEducation #MentalWellness #HealthyLiving #HealthcareTips #PatientEmpowerment #WellnessPodcast #HealthAwareness

  4. Aug 6

    Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Your Authentic Self & Building Resilience with Kira Hartley Klinger

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ What does it look like to keep moving forward when anxiety feels overwhelming? In this heartfelt episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes author and storyteller Kira Hartley Klinger for an honest conversation about living with anxiety, building emotional resilience, and embracing your authentic self. A familiar face from the Together We FEEL "Come As You Are" panels, Kira shares her personal journey through seasons of hope, struggle, healing, and growth. She opens up about how anxiety can change from day to day, why progress is rarely linear, and how faith, self-compassion, and supportive relationships have helped her continue moving forward. Melissa and Kira also explore the healing power of creativity. From writing novels to publishing Fabric Wars, Kira reflects on how storytelling became a meaningful outlet for emotional wellness and self-expression. She shares how her experiences sourcing vintage fabrics for her Etsy shop introduced her to resilient women whose stories inspired her own courage, reminding us that encouragement and community can shape our personal growth in unexpected ways. Together, they discuss how vulnerability strengthens connection, why authenticity requires self-awareness, and how surrounding yourself with people who celebrate your growth can make all the difference. Whether you're navigating anxiety, rebuilding confidence, or searching for purpose, this episode offers practical encouragement and hope for every stage of your healing journey. Write down five activities that genuinely nourish your mind, body, or spirit. As you reflect, notice which one makes you feel most like your authentic self. Pay attention to how you feel while doing it, what brings you peace, and how you can intentionally make more space for that activity in your daily life. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Anxiety #AnxietySupport #HealingJourney #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #EmotionalWellness #SelfDiscovery #MindsetMatters #MentalWellness #Vulnerability #WomenEmpoweringWomen #WritingCommunity #SelfCompassion #Journaling #TogetherWeFEEL #WellnessPodcast Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:41 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:39 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 15:45 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 23:02 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 29:36 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 36:09 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 39:58 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 42:58 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 46:46 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 50:54 ) 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

  5. Aug 4

    Emotions Are Clues: Why Your Feelings Matter More Than You Think with Melissa Crook

    Five Years Of FEEL! We’re aiming for 500 Paid Subscribers for $5/mo or $50/year by July 31st, 2026! Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ Have you ever wondered why a small inconvenience suddenly brings you to tears or leaves you feeling overwhelmed? The truth is, your emotions aren't the problem; they're valuable clues pointing toward something deeper. In this Tuesday Empowerment episode, Melissa Crook explores why emotions are essential messengers instead of something to suppress or ignore. Too often we're taught to label emotions as "good" or "bad," but every feeling has a purpose. Whether you're experiencing frustration, anxiety, sadness, anger, or joy, your emotional responses can reveal unmet needs, unresolved stress, and opportunities for healing. Melissa discusses how ignored emotions don't simply disappear, but they often show up through physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, shallow breathing, chest discomfort, emotional exhaustion, or unexpected emotional outbursts. Learning to recognize these emotional clues can improve your mental health, emotional wellness, confidence, self-awareness, and overall well-being. The episode also explores how women have historically been conditioned to dismiss or minimize their feelings, often hearing phrases like "you're too emotional." Melissa encourages listeners to trust their intuition, advocate for themselves, and recognize that emotional awareness is a powerful form of self-care and personal growth. If you've ever found yourself "crying over spilled milk," chances are your emotions have been trying to get your attention long before that moment. Instead of judging your feelings, learn to become curious about what they're trying to tell you. Why emotions are clues, not problemsThe connection between emotional health and physical symptomsHow suppressed emotions affect your mental wellnessWhy there are no "good" or "bad" emotionsThe importance of emotional awareness and emotional intelligenceHow women can trust their intuition and advocate for themselvesPractical ways to process emotions in healthy, productive waysHow embracing your feelings leads to confidence, healing, and authentic living Ways to Engage: Start thinking about your emotions in a different way. Don’t categorize them into “good” or “bad,” and allow yourself to feel each emotion fully. Don’t push it away or try to ignore what your mind and body are telling you. You’re receiving these messages for a reason. #MentalHealth#EmotionalWellness#SelfAwareness#PersonalGrowth#EmotionalIntelligence#MindsetMatters#MentalWellness#SelfCare#HealingJourney#Confidence#WomensHealth#EmotionalHealth#AnxietyRelief#Mindfulness#InnerHealing#AuthenticLiving#TraumaHealing#EmotionalHealing#PodcastLife#SelfImprovement Resources  Download the Embracing a FEEL Fueled Life free sample: ⁠https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad⁠ Schedule a complimentary 30-minute session with Melissa Crook to explore emotional wellness, confidence, and personal growth: ⁠https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact⁠⁠https://www.feelingswheel.com/

  6. Jul 30

    Embracing Your Authentic Self: Boundaries, Identity, Self-Acceptance & Personal Growth with Urmi Hossain

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ What does it truly mean to embrace every layer of who you are? In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes writer, speaker, and advocate Urmi Hossain for a meaningful conversation about self-acceptance, cultural identity, healthy boundaries, and living authentically. Urmi shares her personal journey of learning to stop hiding parts of herself to fit in and instead embracing every layer of her identity with confidence. Together, Melissa and Urmi explore how our experiences, culture, relationships, and personal growth shape who we become, while reminding us that everyone carries unseen struggles that deserve empathy and compassion. A central theme of this episode is the power of healthy boundaries. Urmi explains how she once viewed boundaries as selfish but now sees them as one of the greatest acts of self-respect. They discuss how protecting your peace, overcoming people-pleasing, and surrounding yourself with a supportive community can strengthen your emotional wellness and help you build healthier relationships. You'll also discover why embracing your authentic self leads to greater confidence, how your community influences your healing journey, and why your unique experiences are not weaknesses, they're the foundation of your strength. Whether you're navigating cultural expectations, self-discovery, or learning to honor your own needs, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement to help you live with greater authenticity and purpose. Ways To Engage Take a few moments to list the many layers that make you who you are. Start with the visible, your appearance, career, hobbies, or interests, then go deeper into your values, personality, relationships, life experiences, and dreams. Reflect on how each layer has shaped you, and remember to approach yourself with curiosity, kindness, and compassion. #AuthenticSelf #SelfAcceptance #PersonalGrowth #HealthyBoundaries #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalWellness #ConfidenceBuilding #SelfDiscovery #CulturalIdentity #PeoplePleasingRecovery #MentalWellness #GrowthMindset #Empowerment #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingJourney #IntentionalLiving #WomenEmpoweringWomen Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:53 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 4:23 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 8:13 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 12:26 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 22:55 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 26:55 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 40:06 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 44:56 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 49:39 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:21 ) 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

  7. Jul 28

    Healing from Trauma: Self-Love, Emotional Healing, and Finding Your Voice with Pamela Michaux

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse. What does true healing look like after trauma? How do you begin rebuilding self-worth when life has left deep emotional wounds? In this powerful episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes author, speaker, and advocate Pamela Michaux for an honest conversation about trauma healing, self-love, emotional resilience, and finding your voice after abuse. Joining us from Malta, Pamela shares her deeply personal journey of surviving abuse, navigating emotional pain, and learning to embrace vulnerability as a source of strength rather than weakness. She reflects on how childhood experiences can shape adult relationships, self-worth, and emotional patterns, while offering hope that healing is possible through self-compassion, awareness, and intentional growth. Together, Melissa and Pamela explore why emotional healing isn't about perfection but about giving yourself permission to feel, process, and move forward. They discuss practical tools like journaling, self-forgiveness, and emotional awareness, along with the importance of asking for help and trusting yourself again after trauma. Ways to Engage Whether you're navigating the effects of childhood trauma, recovering from abuse, struggling with people-pleasing, or seeking greater emotional wellness, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical encouragement to support your healing journey. The next time you're tempted to seek reassurance from someone else, pause and ask yourself: If someone I love came to me with this same question, what would I tell them? Offer yourself the same compassion, patience, and encouragement you would freely give to someone you care about. Learning to trust your own voice is a powerful step toward healing. Resources & Support Sexual Assault Support (RAINN)📞 Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673)📱 Text: HOPE to 64673 National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)📱 Text: START to 88788 #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #HealingTrauma #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #TraumaRecovery #SelfCompassion #EmotionalWellness #WomenEmpoweringWomen #HealingPodcast #MindsetMatters #Resilience #HealingFromAbuse #TherapyJourney Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:46 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 10:00 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:22 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:41 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 39:27 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 42:38 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 48:40 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 56:10 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:03:07 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:08:07 ) 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

  8. Jul 23

    Become the Woman You're Meant to Be: How Your Core Values Shape Your Purpose with Eva Kennedy

    Become a Paid Subscriber and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast ⁠⁠What if the life you're chasing isn't aligned with the life you're truly meant to live? In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast, Melissa Crook welcomes leadership coach, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed "Values Queen" Eva Kennedy for a powerful conversation about discovering your core values, finding your purpose, and creating a life rooted in authenticity. After spending nearly three decades climbing the corporate ladder, Eva's life changed dramatically following a breast cancer diagnosis. Although she recovered physically, the experience became a turning point that led her to reevaluate her priorities, redefine success, and uncover the deeper purpose that had been waiting beneath years of burnout and external expectations. Together, Melissa and Eva explore how core values influence every decision we make and why living out of alignment with those values often leads to stress, exhaustion, and dissatisfaction. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, intentional living, and embracing your authentic self instead of trying to meet everyone else's expectations. You'll also learn practical ways to identify your own values, make values-based decisions with confidence, and reconnect with the woman you know you're meant to become. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, recovering from burnout, or searching for greater clarity and fulfillment, this episode offers encouragement and actionable tools to help you move forward with purpose. Take time to identify your Top 5 core values and rank them in order of importance. As you reflect, ask yourself whether your daily choices, relationships, and commitments align with those values. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, let your values become the roadmap that guides your decisions and brings you back to your authentic self. #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #CoreValues #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #IntentionalLiving #AuthenticLiving #LeadershipDevelopment #LifePurpose #SelfAwareness #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #BreastCancerSurvivor #PersonalDevelopment #ConfidenceBuilding #GrowthMindset #HealingJourney #WellnessPodcast #MotivationForWomen Timestamps: Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:47 ) Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:23 ) Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 10:51 ) Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 20:28 ) Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 33:02 ) Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 36:14 ) Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 42:44 ) Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 46:30 ) 5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 49:26 ) 5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:00 ) 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

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Hosted by Melissa Crook, the award-winning FEEL (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) Podcast helps women with self-care, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, build confidence, and live authentically using the FEEL Framework. Bi-weekly Episodes include short mindset and empowerment conversations (Tuesdays) and guest interviews (Thursdays). Especially helpful for women struggling with people-pleasing, codependent relationships, and saying no. Be a guest: podmatch.com/feel2021 or embracinglayers.com/contact.

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