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From Grief to Gold
by Melissa Anne
Much like the Japanese art known as kintsugi or kintsukuroi, we're repairing the broken pieces of ourselves by mending it with gold. Learning ways to put back together that which feels broken, and renewing it.
Episodes
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50. The Grass is Greener Where You Water It and Letting Go of Control
In this episode, Alysse opens up about her journey through the ups and downs of grief after losing her fiancé, Rashad. She chats with Melissa about how she found her way from just getting by to truly living again. They dive into the unexpected twists life throws at us, the art of letting go of...
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49. The Importance of Community in Veteran Mental Health
In this episode, I chat with Kris Searles about his journey from military life to becoming a trauma-informed coach for veterans. He opens up about what it was like coming home from combat, the struggle to adjust to civilian life, and how anger showed up in the process. We talk a lot about the…
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48. It's Okay to Have a New Beginning in Life, Love, and Business
Navigating Personal Growth and Entrepreneurship In this episode, Melissa reflects on her personal growth over the past year, discussing the intertwining of her personal and professional life, the importance of mental health, and the value of vulnerability in storytelling. She shares her journey…
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47. Checking in to say hi
Today's episode is more of a quick check in to say hi, share about why I created this podcast, reference my book, and remember to shine your light authentically! Catch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYQ7V9agg-U Find more about From Grief to Gold here:...
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46. People Pleasing and the Impact of Saying No
It's my first episode for 2024 (third of season 3...) and today I wanted to share about people pleasing and the impact saying no has had on me so far this year (and since the last episode recording I made.) From withdrawing from my masters program, saying no to certain relationships, and...
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45. The story behind my "never tell me the odds" tattoo, sometimes life can be hard, and finding the good in the storms
Sometimes life can be hard. It can be even harder to find the good in the storms. In this episode I wanted to briefly share the story behind my "never tell me the odds" tattoo, and how even though life can be really hard, we can still persevere and find good within. Find more about From Grief to...
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44. Childhood Grief, Reparenting, and Overcoming Mental Illness Everyday with Kathryn Keefer
In this episode we discuss childhood grief, reparenting, and overcoming mental illness everyday. My guest was the wonderful Kathryn Keefer. We share about issues that came up on our childhood and how they've affected us to this day. Working out of a victim mentality, and figuring out ways to…
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43. The start of a new season in life, mental health struggles, suicide prevention month, and accountability coaching
We're starting season 3! I just turned 31 this week, and it is the start of a new season in life. On this episode I wanted to touch on some changes going on moving forward, mental health struggles, and suicide prevention month. Suicidal ideations aren't a foreign experience to me, and often is...
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42. Childless not by choice and how to still leave a legacy with Laura Payne-Stanley
Today's episode is focused on being childless, not by choice. How that aspect has affected Laura and her husband's life. From corporate jobs to entrepreneurship, the numerous attempts with IVF (or ICSI for them) and the different stages of grief and processing emotions along this journey. Things...
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41. What does it really mean to give yourself grace?
The Google definition of "grace" as a verb is: to do honor or credit to someone or something by ones presence We're constantly told to give ourselves grace. With people saying thing's like "you're doing a good job, doing your best, give yourself grace." Presence doesn't mean you're doing…
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40. From Infertility to becoming a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Advocate, Meet Tess Kossow
On today's episode I had Tess Kossow, a certified fertility coach, author, and Woman of Impact award winner to share about her fertility books and cardiac arrest. She has written two books: "I'm Very Ferris: A Child's Story about In Vitro Fertilization" and "I'm Very Ferris Takes a Bubble Bath."...
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39. Reflections as we head into Quarter 3 of 2023: what I would change, what I would do differently, and what I'm grateful for
In this episode I discuss all things relating to reflection. We're in Quarter 3 of 2023 as many entrepreneur or entrepreneurs are aware of for the year. So I felt it was the perfect time to speak on reflection in general. Next month I'll be turning 31, so I thought I'd reflect a little on all of…
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38. Allow Things to Take Time: Give Yourself Patience to Reach Your Goals Rather than Expecting Immediate Results
We live in an instant results society, but what if we simply allowed for time. What if we gave ourselves patience and grace rather than expecting immediate results? That's my aim for today's talk! I also share about my own journey after gaining my personal training and health coaching...
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37. Sometimes it's okay to say it's me hi, I'm the problem it's me... admitting you're part of the problem can bring resolution.
I'm not a Swifty, but sometimes you have to admit that you're the problem. It's okay to Swift it out from time to time. Acknowledging that sometimes we are the problem, whether in business, relationships, or task management. It's important to be reflective on areas where we might have been the...
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36. Loneliness, Hyper-Independence, and Leo Full Moon Journaling Process
"I'm a baddie but I can be a saddie too..." With Valentine's Day being around the corner, I felt like an episode on loneliness would be the perfect topic to discuss. Some key takeaways from the episode: Loneliness, being lonely, and 70% off candy on February 15th. Leo full moon, post pms mess…
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35. Making art as a career, living with multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and giving permission to redefine yourself with Leah Devora
In today's episode, I spoke with Leah Devora about her journey as a career artist, and the shift she had to take in her career after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how that caused her to make adjustments to her life over the last eight years. We dive into some of her background…
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34. Discussing love, empathy, compassion for the world, being in tune with intuition, and the realization of sonder
Today's episode dives into a few different subjects with a main priority on loving others and in turn loving ourselves. I discussing love, empathy, compassion, and intuition. But I also dive into a little bit of everything relating to the importance of love within this world, different ways to…
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33. Effective Leadership, Career change, and Redefining Self Identity with Katie O'Malley
Today's guest episode was with Katie O'Malley of Encourage Coaching in Chicago, Illinois. We dive into the entanglement we can find ourselves in with our careers and how we see ourselves, the importance of self-identity and acknowledging skillsets, leadership and development training, alongside…
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32. Discussing the power words and mindset have over your everyday life in reference to as within so without and non-woo systems
Today I wanted to share a little bit of my own journey with words and mindset and just how powerful they actually are. I dive into a little bit of the as within so without, as above so below type of phrases in reference to how our words and mindset effect our every day living. With that I also...
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31. Navigating the many emotions within the infertility journey and the benefits of a fertility coach with Abbe Feder of InCircle Fertility
In today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Abbe Feder. She is the owner of InCircle Fertility, a fertility coaching service. We discuss her decision to become a fertility coach, as well as her own 6 year journey that included things such as loss, miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, and...
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30. The Workforce Struggles within the Military Population and Bootstrapping a Business with Monica Fullerton, Founder of Spouse-ly
Today's guest is Monica Fullerton. She's a military spouse, mom of twins, and the CEO/Founder of Spouse-ly. In this episode we discuss the journey of feeling a calling for better change, doing something about it, and the blessings and struggles of bootstrapping a company. We also dive into...
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29. Discussing struggles with identity, Dry January as a local craft beer lover, and the power that words and thoughts have over our lives
Are you aligned with who you want to be? If not, how can you stop self-sabotaging and start rewiring to become who you want to be? In today's episode I discuss identity, dry January, and the importance of our words and thoughts. I share about our constant thought processes, and how they affect…
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28. Writing throughout the grief journey with a clinician's perspective, and the importance of community and movement for healing with Dr Sherry Walling
On today's episode I have Dr. Sherry Walling joining me to share about her personal experience with publishing her book, Touching Two Worlds. This book explores new strategies for finding wholeness in the aftermath of loss. In the book, she reflects on the loss of her brother to suicide and her...
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27. Mental health stigma within the military, feelings of disconnect, and life after military service with Ryan of Vet with a Mic
Today was a very casual episode where I talk with Ryan, of Vet with a Mic Podcast. Ryan was an MA in the Navy (similar to a police force) prior to pursuing a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. He now places a focus on connecting with fellow veterans on his podcast. In this episode we discuss...
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26. Losing a Brother to an Overdose and the Process of Starting a Nonprofit for the Opioid Crisis Community with Tyler
Today I have Tyler with me, a Naval Corpsman that lost his brother to a fentanyl overdose. We discuss some of his own grief journey as well as the process and struggles of starting his non profit with the hopes of helping those struggling with substance use and the opioid crisis. Since this...
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25. Navigating infertility in your late 30s, IVF, therapy, and the depression that can come with failed rounds with Mandy Refvik
In today's guest episode I held a conversation with Mandy Refvik about her own experience with navigating infertility in her late 30s, her experience with IVF, finding the right doctor, the relational stressors, and the mental health struggles she dealt with throughout the process. Mandy and her...
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24. Take some time to reflect on your year before heading into the new year
How did it become the end of 2022 already? For today's episode I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to sit and reflect on what your year has been like for 2022. What things have happened in your life this year? What has gone how you hoped? What things could you do differently next year? It...
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23. Navigating a quarter life crisis career change, manifestation, and human design with Adriana Keefe
In today's guest episode I have Adriana Keefe, a human design coach and manifesting generator share about how she navigated her own quarter life crisis career change from being an establish real estate agent to her career as a coach. Throughout this episode we discuss the importance of mind…
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22. Finding new ways of healing from trauma despite failed attempts in the past, a conversation with Revival Society
Today I had the opportunity to speak with Danielle, one of the Founders of Revival Society. We dove into the importance of hope in the healing process, and giving just one more try. Healing from trauma won't look the same for everyone, some methods that worked for one person won't work for…
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21. The downside of being a high functioning person and the importance of slowing down
After a four month hiatus, I'm back and here to remind you that slowing down is productive, and pausing doesn't mean you're failing, especially if you're a high functioning person. In this episode I wanted to share some updates about the healing process of coming out of dissociation/DPDR, the...
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20. Good is in store regardless of your hardships currently faced. You are cared for and loved.
Good is in store. Despite negative headspace, things are still working out in your favor. Even if it feels scary. Continue to have faith and trust that the overall mission of your life. Even if life sucks sometimes. Even if you’re stuck in trials and tribulations. There is still beauty to be…
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19. Grieving the loss of a brother while overseas in Afghanistan, processing post deployment life, and the healing journey with Scott DeLuzio
On today's episode of From Grief to Gold, I had the honor of hosting Scott DeLuzio on my podcast. We initially connected over social media because we were both writing and publishing around the same time, so I'm really glad to have him as my first guest for this podcast. We talk about: The…
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18. Things I would do different if I was starting a podcast from scratch after a year of making episodes for From Grief to Gold
It's officially my one year anniversary of starting the From Grief to Gold podcast! Originally I had planned to release a guest episode today, but I felt it would be more beneficial to share what I did, and what I would do differently, if I were to start a podcast from scratch again. Enjoy! Some...
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17. Finding ways to remember the death of a loved one, and crying in the grocery store aisle.
Today's episode I wanted to share some transparency on the grieving process, particularly when it comes to the deathiversary, or death anniversary. The truth is that I was on the verge of crying in a grocery store aisle because of an item not being available at the stores I visited. I talk about...
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16. Diving into the 3 D's: Dissociation, Depersonalization, and Derealization and how spirituality has helped me with the healing journey
In today’s episode of From Grief to Gold, I dive into the 3 D's: dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization and how spirituality has helped me with the healing journey. I share about my religious background in Christianity, my love for understanding different faiths, and my period of a...
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15. What to expect with From Grief to Gold Podcast moving forward: A Quick Update
Hello all! Hopping on for a quick update about From Grief to Gold, and part of why I haven't been showing up to publish episodes recently. Stay tuned for July because I will be starting to share more guest episodes from people of all walks of life. From IVF experiences, military veterans, and...
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14. Money mindset, learning to let go of expectations, and trusting the process even amidst the storm of life and financial stressors
Welcome to episode 14 of the From Grief to Gold Podcast! Today I wanted to talk about money mindsets, letting go of the outcome, and not beating ourselves up so much when things don't go as planned. Learning to trust the process even amidst the storm. I share about my expectations when I moved to...
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13. Living life with episodes of dissociation and derealization and ways to work with them
My episode about dissociation and derealization in season one was my most listened to episode, so I wanted to touch base on it again here in season 2. I share about my move this year and why I did it, memory and growing older, and the need to focus on being in the present instead of overthinking....
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12. You're only one decision away from a completely different life, and what that even means
I was on Tiktok and heard a prompt asking if I could go back to a certain time, would I change anything? Would I do that thing? And it made me realize how we really are one decision away from a completely different life. Listen as I share a little bit about my journey, and if I would change...
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11. Dealing with imposter syndrome as a Gold Star Spouse and Military Child Month
Welcome to season 2 of From Grief to Gold! If you're knew here, welcome! My goal with each episode is to be as authentic as possible. Today I'm sharing my reflection on Gold Star Spouse day and the imposter syndrome that comes with it. You can find me at: https://fromgrieftogold.com/ Facebook:...
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10. My first time experiencing an equine life coaching session - part 2
If you’ve ever been curious about equine therapy, animal therapy, or life coaching… this episode is for you! I share about my very first time experiencing an equine life coaching session. My feelings before heading into the session, followed by my experience during and after. Things like...
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9. Self publishing updates and an Equine Life Coaching Session - Part 1
Hi! It’s Mel, and I’m back with some more self-publishing updates about my book, “A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within.” I’m getting so close to officially having it in the hands of all of those that preordered and I’m very excited about that! I also wanted to share my initial feelings about...
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8. Why it’s okay to fail and ways I’ve learned from failures this year
On this episode of From Grief to Gold I wanted to share some updates since my brief hiatus from posting on the podcast, but also remind you that it’s okay to fail. I go over different ways I’ve failed over the course of this year and the things I’ve learned from them. In addition to working past...
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7. How writing a book on Past trauma affected my mental state
Over the last four months I went all in with writing a book. I went through 4 years of mixed emotions and trauma in the course of three and a half months, and on today’s episode I wanted to share some real on how it affected my mental state and ways I’ve worked through it all. You can find me at:...
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6. Acknowledging Your Accomplishments and Letting Go of Perfection
Definitely episode 6, not 5 like I share in the intro. But welcome to the From Grief to Gold podcast! If you’re anything like me, acknowledging your accomplishments can be HARD. Whether it’s because you always do your best to do the things you say you’re going to do, so you expect nothing less.…
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5. Escaping Dream World and Getting Back to Reality
After having a similar dream twice within a month I felt like I just had to touch base about it and the importance of getting back to reality, especially in the grieving phase. Sometimes we want to stay in this dream world but we can’t, we have to bring ourselves back to reality. On this episode…
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4. You deserve to find happiness and you are worthy of being happy
Grief is weird. It can have us questioning what feelings we can and can’t have. “Should I still be sad? Am I allowed to be happy?” The statements and questions go on. But I’m here to share with you in today’s episode that you are very much deserving of finding happiness. You are worthy of being...
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3. Experiencing disassociation and ways to ground yourself and become mindful
In this episode I’ll be discussing disassociation and grounding with an example of a recent experience I’ve been dealing with as I write my book “A Series of Flashbacks: Darkness Within.” I’ve been dealing with a lot of heavy disassociation and having to bring myself back to the present so I…
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2. “What If” and “I wish” Grieving Process
On today’s episode I wanted to take a moment and share about “what if” and “I wish” thoughts during the grieving process, as well as some of the negative aspects to staying stuck in that phase. I share my own experience of staying stuck, and the sometimes harsh truth we have to keep in mind so we...
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1. Finding Restoration in the Brokenness: An Introduction to From Grief to Gold with Melissa Anne
Welcome to the very first episode of From Grief to Gold! I wanted to take a moment to give a little backstory on myself (Melissa Anne) and share a few of my own grief stories. But also share how From Grief to Gold came to fruition. The nagging intuitive calling that brought me to officially…
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What is From Grief to Gold about?
Much like the Japanese art known as kintsugi or kintsukuroi, we're repairing the broken pieces of ourselves by mending it with gold. Learning ways to put back together that which feels broken, and renewing it.
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From Grief to Gold is created and hosted by Melissa Anne.
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