If you've ever felt like something was "off" in your body but were told everything looked normal… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Holistic Health with Melissa, Melissa sits down with Elyse Scheeler, a speech-language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, special needs and homeschool strategy coach, and host of Speaking Life Into Motherhood.

Melissa and Elyse talk about what it looks like to trust your intuition, advocate for your health, and care for your body from a place of faith, especially when you feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

Elyse shares her personal story of infertility, miscarriage, thyroid concerns, and learning to keep asking questions when the answers she was given did not line up with what she knew in her body.

They also unpack the difference between selfishness and true stewardship because caring for your body is not about vanity or putting yourself above everyone else. It's about honoring the body God gave you so you can show up well for the people He has placed in your life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why "normal labs" don't always mean everything is functioning well
• How to tell the difference between fear and intuition
• Why nervous system regulation matters when you're trying to make clear decisions
• How Christian women can reframe self-care as stewardship instead of selfishness
• Simple ways to begin supporting your body when you feel burned out or overwhelmed

This episode is a reminder that God has not forgotten you, your body is not failing you, and healing does not have to happen alone.

If you're ready to do the deeper heart work, The Freedom Collective is open for enrollment.

Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call and see if it's a good fit for you.

To connect with Elyse:
Website: www.speakinglife.co
Podcast: Speaking Life Into Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-life-into-motherhood-routines-time-management/id1790191030

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful and meaningful roles we step into… and also one of the most refining and exhausting.

In this honest, heart-led solo episode, I'm sitting down to talk about the parts of motherhood we don't talk about enough. The identity shifts. The emotional weight. The triggers that surface. And the internal tension of loving your kids deeply while still feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or even lost at times.

We're diving into:

• Why motherhood brings your unhealed patterns to the surface
• The difference between reacting and responding
• How to break generational cycles through awareness and healing
• Why your kids don't need a perfect mom, they need a regulated one
• The truth about mom guilt and how to discern guilt vs conviction
• Why taking care of yourself is essential, not selfish

This episode is a reminder that you're not failing, you're being refined. And the work you're doing, even on the hard days, matters more than you know.

If this resonates, share it with another mom who needs to hear it. 💛

If you're interested in doing this heart work, The Freedom Collective is open for enrollment.
Visit https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form to schedule a clarity call to see if it's a good fit for you.

If you're the one who "holds it all together"… this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation on Holistic Health with Melissa, self-leadership coach Robin McIntire sits down with Melissa to unpack the emotional patterns behind perfectionism, burnout, and chronic self-doubt.

Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in cycles of overdoing and how those patterns often stem from early experiences, trauma, and a deep-rooted belief of "I'm not enough."

You'll learn:

• Why your nervous system drives your habits and reactions
• How perfectionism can be both adaptive and harmful
• The connection between self-trust, identity, and emotional safety
• Why "being busy" is not a badge of honor
• Practical ways to create space, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild trust

This episode is a reminder that healing isn't about doing more - it's about coming home to yourself.

If you're ready to feel calmer, more aligned, and less overwhelmed, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

And if you're ready to explore what this kind of support could look like in your own life, you can schedule a clarity call with Melissa here:
https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/discovery-information-form

Find Robin through these platforms:
https://robinmcintire.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/newlensnewlife
https://www.facebook.com/RobinMcIntireCoaching/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLqXrnRyRruFD1RNqTfokrxwegxYwzEFBw