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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 1H 4M

Own Your Stuff! Stop Your B.S.! And Consider Psychedelics with Melanie Spring (Ep35)

from Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker · host Scott Schumaker

In this animated conversation, Melanie Spring, a fierce muse and seasoned healer, and I look at radical truths around love, self-identity and transformation. Melanie explodes the myth that you need to be perfect or have your act together to thrive. Instead, she shows you the power in owning your stuff, embracing your wildness, and continually evolving. Melanie shares her unapologetic journey from perfectionism to sovereignty, and from inherited trauma to radical honesty. She reveals how psychedelics cracked her open to new realms of healing. This is not woo-woo—it’s real, raw, and transformative. She also dives into her no-nonsense approach to boundaries, money, love, and self-expression—reminding us all that true power lies in owning your shadow and stepping into your wild, sovereign self. If you’re ready to tear down inner walls and radically love yourself, then this episode is the spark you need. In this episode: 👉Melanie’s unique take on coaching vs muse—guiding inward, not fixing outward 👉The radical roots of her core values: love, honesty, accountability, collaboration, creativity 👉Raw stories of her putting her marriage on pause, psychedelics, and deep healing 👉The power of boundaries, sovereignty, and owning your truth in love and life 👉How vulnerability is the greatest gift for growth and authentic connection 👉Practical steps to ask for mentorship without money, finding your village 👉Lessons from her “identity detox” and the importance of loving yourself fully 👉The reframe: “Own your stuff” — the ultimate act of freedom (This content is for educational and harm-reduction purposes. We do not promote or support illegal activity, the sale or use of restricted substances, or the use of associated tools or accessories. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for health decisions.) MELANIE'S LINKS: Website | Instagram SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter | Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano)”   

In this animated conversation, Melanie Spring, a fierce muse and seasoned healer, and I look at radical truths around love, self-identity and transformation. Melanie explodes the myth that you need to be perfect or have your act together to thrive. Instead, she shows you the power in owning your stuff, embracing your wildness, and continually evolving. Melanie shares her unapologetic journey from perfectionism to sovereignty, and from inherited trauma to radical honesty. She reveals how psychedelics cracked her open to new realms of healing. This is not woo-woo—it’s real, raw, and transformative. She also dives into her no-nonsense approach to boundaries, money, love, and self-expression—reminding us all that true power lies in owning your shadow and stepping into your wild, sovereign self. If you’re ready to tear down inner walls and radically love yourself, then this episode is the spark you need. In this episode:👉Melanie’s unique take on coaching vs muse—guiding inward, not fixing outward👉The radical roots of her core values: love, honesty, accountability, collaboration, creativity👉Raw stories of her putting her marriage on pause, psychedelics, and deep healing👉The power of boundaries, sovereignty, and owning your truth in love and life👉How vulnerability is the greatest gift for growth and authentic connection👉Practical steps to ask for mentorship without money, finding your village👉Lessons from her “identity detox” and the importance of loving yourself fully👉The reframe: “Own your stuff” — the ultimate act of freedom (This content is for educational and harm-reduction purposes. We do not promote or support illegal activity, the sale or use of restricted substances, or the use of associated tools or accessories. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional for health decisions.) MELANIE'S LINKS:Website | Instagram SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter | Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano)”

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