Episode 38: Emotionally Healthy Leadership with Melissa H...

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In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Hiatt, MA, a therapist, coach, and strengths communicator, for a deeply honest conversation about emotionally healthy leadership, boundaries, and caring for ourselves and our families while living into our call. Together, we talk about why so many clergy women have been taught to override their own needs, how that eventually costs us and the people we love, and what it means to practice leadership that is both compassionate and sustainable.We explore: • Why boundaries are essential—not selfish—in ministry • How emotional awareness strengthens our leadership rather than weakens it • The connection between our feelings, thoughts, and actions • What it looks like to tend to our own well-being while still showing up faithfully for othersMelissa brings wisdom from her background as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, Strengths Communicator, and her work in clinical pastoral education—offering insight that is practical, pastoral, and deeply human.Connect with Melissa: https://www.melissahiatt.com/about

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This episode was published on January 13, 2026.

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