Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered

It's time for another round of What Would Auntie Mel Mel Do? 💜This month, I'm joined by returning guest and friend Ambika Devi for a fun, thoughtful, and completely unfiltered conversation as we tackle listener questions and some of life's surprisingly deep everyday dilemmas.We dive into:✨ Astrology and why people connect with it🛒 The great shopping cart debate (yes, we went there!)👻 Ghosting and what it says about communication today❤️ Respect, boundaries, and how we treat each other🤔 Judging people based on first impressions🌱 Personal growth, self-awareness, and accountability😂 Plus plenty of unexpected tangents, laughs, and real talkAs always, no topic is off limits and no script is required. Just two people sharing perspectives, stories, and asking ourselves: What Would Auntie Mel Mel Do?Connect with Ambika Devi:🌐 https://ambikadevi.com📚 Author of Cupid Is a Bastard and other transformational works🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.#WWAMMD #AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #AmbikaDevi #Podcast #PodcastLife #Astrology #Ghosting #Respect #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Boundaries #RealTalk #LifeLessons #Spirituality #AuthenticConversations #MentalHealthAwareness #Community #Storytelling #WomenWhoPodcast

In Episode 35 of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, Carrie Danger joins me for a raw and vulnerable conversation about addiction, sobriety, healing, mental health, and rediscovering yourself after realizing something in your life needs to change.Carrie opens up about the mental side of alcohol addiction, questioning her relationship with drinking, and the emotional process of rebuilding herself through recovery. We also talk about trauma, authenticity, self-awareness, learning healthier coping mechanisms, and how becoming a runner became part of her healing journey.This episode is honest, emotional, relatable, and a reminder that healing is not linear — and nobody should have to struggle silently or alone.If this conversation resonates with you, please like, comment, subscribe, rate, review, and share with someone who may need it.#AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #SelfDiscovery #SoberLife #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingOutLoud #Podcast #Authenticity #WomenInRecovery

What if travel wasn’t about escaping your life… but expanding it?In this episode of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Leeah Smestad of Newberry Travel for a conversation about meaningful travel, stepping outside your comfort zone, solo travel, fear, freedom, and why some of the biggest moments of growth happen when we finally say yes to experiences that scare us a little.We talk about:✈️ Travel for connection, not consumption🌎 Solo travel & rediscovering yourself🧠 Why so many people struggle to take the trip💛 Travel as an investment in yourself🐧 Antarctica, penguins & unforgettable experiences✨ Becoming a new version of yourself through travelThis conversation was such a refreshing perspective on what travel can really mean beyond vacations and social media highlight reels.🎧 NOW STREAMING:YouTube, Spotify & Apple PodcastsFriday 05/22/26 at 6am EST🌎 Connect with Leeah / Newberry Travel:https://www.newberrytravel.com/#AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #Podcast #TravelPodcast #MeaningfulTravel #SoloTravel #TravelCommunity #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #WomenWhoTravel #Adventure #TravelLife #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #TravelMore #ExploreMore #NewberryTravel #PodcastEpisode #TravelInspiration

Sometimes the most important conversations start with simply being willing to ask questions. 💛In Episode 33 of Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered, I sit down with my cousin Matthew for one of the most honest and meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast so far.Matthew opens up publicly for the first time about identifying as asexual—sharing his personal journey, misconceptions people often have about asexuality, the complexity of the ace spectrum, and what it was like finding language that finally fit who he is.But this episode is more than just education. It’s about identity, acceptance, feeling different, finding community online, and realizing you are never as alone as you think you are.As someone who loves Matthew deeply, I’m beyond honored he trusted me and this platform with such a vulnerable conversation. This is exactly why I created Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered—to give people a safe space to tell their stories openly, honestly, and without judgment.🎙️ Episode 33: “Real Talk with My Cousin Matthew About Asexuality”📅 Streaming Tuesday, May 19th at 6AM EST🎧 Available on Spotify, YouTube & Apple PodcastsIf this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who may need to hear it. 💛#AuntieMelMelLifeUnfiltered #Podcast #Asexuality #AceSpectrum #LGBTQIA #ComingOut #MentalHealth #Identity #AuthenticConversations #RealTalk #FamilyConversations #AsexualAwareness #Healing #Community #SafeSpaces #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcast #ApplePodcasts #LifeUnfiltered #PodcastCommunity

In Episode 32, my cousin Brook joins me for an honest conversation about homeschooling, intentional living, and raising six children outside of society’s “norm.”We talk about the realities of homeschooling, navigating judgment from others, individualized learning for each child, bullying and trauma in traditional school settings, and what it truly takes to raise a family intentionally.This episode dives into both the beautiful and difficult parts of choosing a different path for your family — and yes, we asked the hard questions.#homeschooling #motherhood #parenting #familylife #intentionalparenting #lifeunfiltered #podcast

What happens when life never fully goes back to the way it was?In Episode 31 of Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered, Jordan Rae shares her deeply honest journey through chronic illness, long COVID/ME, losing her career as a social worker, and navigating the grief of losing the life and independence she once knew.But this conversation is not just about loss—it’s about rebuilding. About identity shifts, resilience, healing, and learning how to create meaning in a life that looks completely different than originally planned.Jordan speaks openly about:✨ chronic illness & long COVID/ME✨ losing a career and sense of identity✨ grief, healing & emotional resilience✨ asking for help as an empath/helper✨ rebuilding life in a new way✨ personal growth through hardshipThis episode is raw, vulnerable, inspiring, and incredibly human—and I’m so thankful Jordan trusted me and all of you with her story. 💛Follow Jordan Rae:Instagram: @fiercesoul_jordanraeFacebook: Fierce Soul - Jordan RaeYouTube: Fierce Soul#AuntieMelMelLifeUnfiltered #Podcast #ChronicIllness #LongCovid #ME #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #IdentityShift #SelfGrowth #Empath #Resilience #LifeAfterIllness #PersonalGrowth #LifeUnfiltered #PodcastCommunity

What happens in the first 24 hours when a child enters foster care?In Episode 30 of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Matt Darrah — founder of Panhandle Orphan Care and host of the All Things Foster podcast — for a powerful conversation about foster care, orphan advocacy, purpose, trauma, and the urgent need for community support.Matt shares the emotional realities foster families face, the overwhelming lack of resources available to many children, and how organizations like Panhandle Orphan Care are stepping in to provide hope and practical support where it’s needed most.We also talk about:💛 The foster care crisis💛 The emotional impact on children and families💛 What most people misunderstand about foster care💛 How pain can shape purpose💛 Practical ways YOU can help foster families in your own communityThis episode is raw, eye-opening, compassionate, and incredibly important.🌐 Panhandle Orphan Care WebsiteThank you for listening to Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered — real stories, real people, real conversations.If this episode resonates with you, please share it, leave a review, and help us continue amplifying stories that matter. 💛#AuntieMelMel #LifeUnfiltered #FosterCare #PanhandleOrphanCare #Podcast #MentalHealth #FosterFamilies #TraumaInformed #CommunitySupport #OrphanCare #AllThingsFoster #Healing #PurposeThroughPain #RealConversations #PodcastEpisode

ADHD in women is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or completely overlooked—and for many, it leads to years of feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and questioning themselves.In this episode of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Ruth Danoff to have a real, honest conversation about what ADHD actually looks like in women. We dive into masking, identity, late diagnosis, mental load, and the emotional impact of trying to “do it all” while silently struggling.This is one of those conversations that so many women will hear and finally think… “wait, this is me.”Ruth brings both personal insight and powerful perspective to this topic, helping break down the stigma and shine a light on what so many experience but don’t always have the words for.If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly holding it together on the outside while overwhelmed on the inside—this episode is for you.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthdanoffFounder & CEO: Arctic UndiesWebsite: www.arcticundies.comYouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts(New episodes every week)If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to:Like 👍Follow/Subscribe 🎙️Share with someone who needs to hear thisLeave a review ⭐#ADHDinWomen #ADHDAwareness #Neurodivergent #MentalHealth #WomenSupportingWomen #Podcast #LifeUnfiltered #Authenticity #SelfDiscovery #AuntieMelMel

This episode is different.For the first time, Mel shares a deeply personal part of her life that she hasn’t been fully open about—until now.A story that might surprise you… but one that so many people can relate to.Addiction doesn’t always look the way we think it does.Sometimes the people struggling the most are the ones you’d never guess.This is about honesty.This is about healing.This is about telling the truth—even when it’s hard.If you’ve ever felt alone, ashamed, or like your past defines you… you’re not alone.🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts📩 Have a story or question? [email protected]#LifeUnfiltered #AddictionAwareness #RealStory #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #HealingJourney #PodcastEpisode #Truth #RecoveryJourney #RealTalk #AuntieMelMel