Melica Wiley "Discovering Joy Through Healing Activities"

Therapist Melika Wiley stresses the significance of activating the mind and body in the healing process, encouraging individuals to explore joy and personal growth. Personal pain can lead to purpose and helping others, as seen in experiences of teenage motherhood and people-pleasing behaviors. Both women highlight the transformative power of overcoming pain and developing self-kindness for healing and personal growth. Wiley also advocates for taking accountability in communication and addressing relational trauma to foster understanding and improve relationships. Melica Wiley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Coach with 13 years of clinical experience. She founded Youvolve Healing Center, a private mental health practice that services clients across Texas, Kansas, and Virginia. Melica has witnessed the incredible power of effective communication and healthy relationship dynamics. Combining this insight with her passion for empowering women, she has created a signature coaching program: The Relationship Compass. In this program, she assists high-achieving women in committed relationships to break free from unhealthy communication patterns, resolve conflict with grace and understanding, and reignite intimacy and passion within their relationships. Melica believes that we deserve a love life that fuels our success, not drains it. Key takeaways: - Personal pain leads to purpose, healing, and helping others - Taking accountability in communication helps improve relationships - Navigating past relational trauma involves addressing challenges in current healthy relationships - Engaging in a healing journey post unhealthy relationship involves exploring activities for personal healing - Books can have a transformative impact on personal growth - Speaking kindly to oneself promotes self-care and self-love - Self-kindness fosters empowerment and self-acceptance Stay connected with Melica online: Website Instagram Facebook Stay connected with us online: MakiniSmith.com Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Books Send feedback/questions to [email protected] Submit guest suggestions HERE Make a donation to keep the show going!   Podcast music produced by: defnottyrell This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It’s: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face. Use promo code "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.