In this episode, I open up about my early days as a Reiki practitioner and the lessons that helped me create a sustainable, heart-centered business. Tanya and I dive into the importance of finding real support, learning how to balance your schedule with your financial needs and desires, and navigating the growing pains of building something that truly feels aligned. Whether you’re just starting out or are feeling stuck, this conversation offers grounded insights for creating success on your timeline.

In this episode, I get real about something I think a lot of us are dealing with—what I call Monster Brain. You know, that foggy, frazzled, scattered energy that creeps in when you reach for your phone before you've even had a glass of water. I talk about how tech—especially social media—can hijack our mornings, mess with our mood, and steal our time before we even know what hit us.

I share some personal experiences, some hard truths, and some gentle reminders about why how we start our day matters. If you’ve ever felt off, grumpy, or overwhelmed before 10am, this one’s for you.

Let’s talk about reclaiming our mornings and kicking the Monster Brain to the curb—one intentional day at a time.

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Owning a yoga studio sounds like a dream—but is it really?

In this episode, I sit down with Jerusha, my first mentor and a former yoga studio owner, to talk about the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of running a studio. From awkward student encounters to the surprising challenges no one warns you about, Jerusha shares the raw reality of turning a passion into a business—and how that dream can take a toll on your life.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, studio owner, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes, this episode is full of insights, honesty, and a few surprises.

Have you ever noticed there’s a particular kind of person who always seems to be stuck in some downward spiral of problems?

And then we roll in with our rescuer hat and saviour complex to finally be that person that proves to them the world is a lovely and wonderful place… Only to have it play out but somehow we wind up accused of being the bad guy despite all efforts to the contrary.

Mel and Tanya use this episode to discuss those who are so committed to the victim role, they will turn the world upside down to keep proving to themselves they’re a victim. Ironically, become a perpetrator in the process.

Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s messy, raw, and deeply personal. In this episode, I sit down with Roxane from Heart of Healing, a wellness center offering LSV beds, cold and hot therapy, and a space for transformation.

Roxane shares her courageous journey through sobriety, how she built a business rooted in healing, and what it means to hold space for others while still navigating her own growth. This conversation between Roxane and Mel is a testament to resilience, the power of healing work, and the beauty of finding purpose through pain.

Heart of Healing website: https://heartofhealing.ca/

Content warning: pregnancy loss. Early and late term.

Slowly, there is more dialogue being shared around pregnancy loss and the grief that follows. It's important to me to be a part of that movement, and normalize not only that loss occurs, but that there is a whole grief process to unwind around it.

Most of us will go through periods or 'eras' of ourselves (anyone else got some sweet pics from that emo era??)

As we expand and shift and grow - sometimes it's a matter of walking away from the past self... but oftentimes, I think we're meant to find a way to integrate the aspects of that version of ourselves - and fold it into the new era.

Ever met someone who makes everything their whole personality? Maybe, you are that person. Inside we dive into the world of the personalities that go ALL the way in - whether it's a new hobby they turn into a career or book series they're consumed by, they're fully in it.

We talk about the ups and downs of being the intense friend and how to get over a book hangover. If you wonder what makes you or this kind of person tick, take a listen and let us know what you think - are you the intense friend?