Rising Above The Mud

Melissa Heisner, Lotus and Light Wellness Coaching
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  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to Rising Above the Mud—the mental health & wellness podcast for your personal growth journey. Hosted by National Board Certified Coach and owner of Lotus & Light Wellness Coaching, Melissa Heisner, we explore how to build resilience, heal from trauma, and beat burnout. Inspired by the lotus flower, we share actionable wellness strategies, somatic tools, and nervous system regulation to help you overcome stress, anxiety, and illness. No matter how deep the mud feels, it is simply the soil where your strength is built. Subscribe today and let’s rise together.

Episodes

  1. Aug 18

    Episode 0 | Welcome to Rising Above the Mud!

    Welcome to the official trailer for Rising Above the Mud—the health and wellness coaching podcast where we honor the struggle, embrace the healing, and celebrate the rise. Are you currently navigating a heavy personal crisis, fighting your way out of severe burnout, or trying to rebuild your health from scratch? When adversity hits, it is incredibly easy to feel like you are being buried under the weight of your circumstances. But what if you aren't being buried? What if you are actually being planted? In this quick 2-minute introductory episode, host and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Melissa Heisner introduces the core philosophy of the show through the powerful lens of the lotus flower. The lotus doesn't grow in a perfect, pristine environment. It begins deep underwater, trapped in dark, thick mud. Yet, it constantly pushes upward through the murky waters to bloom beautifully in the light—completely unstained by where it came from. What you can expect from this podcast every week: Raw Storytelling: Insightful solo episodes and along with deep-dive interviews with medical experts, corporate leaders, and everyday heroes who have survived rock bottom. Actionable Blueprints: A breakdown of the exact somatic tools, mindset shifts, and daily micro-habits they used to make their ascent. Strategic Wellness: Expert coaching advice to help you process stress, establish boundaries, and regulate your nervous system. No matter how deep the mud feels right now, remember: it is not your permanent home. It is simply the soil where your strength is being built. 👉 LET'S RISE TOGETHER Hit that Subscribe or Follow button right now so you never miss an episode. Our very first show drops Thursday, September 3rd!! 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW Website & Coaching Services: www.lotus-and-light-coaching.com Follow us on Socials: Facebook: lotusandlightwellnesscoachingInstagram: @lotus_and_light_coachingLinkedIn: lotus-light-wellness-coachingTikTok: @lotusandlightcoaching Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ODHIEHUHL6D8WHGF

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Welcome to Rising Above the Mud—the mental health & wellness podcast for your personal growth journey. Hosted by National Board Certified Coach and owner of Lotus & Light Wellness Coaching, Melissa Heisner, we explore how to build resilience, heal from trauma, and beat burnout. Inspired by the lotus flower, we share actionable wellness strategies, somatic tools, and nervous system regulation to help you overcome stress, anxiety, and illness. No matter how deep the mud feels, it is simply the soil where your strength is built. Subscribe today and let’s rise together.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Heisner, Lotus and Light Wellness Coaching
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melissa Heisner, Lotus and Light Wellness Coaching
  • Show Website
    Rising Above The Mud