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Healing Through Conversation and Connection

by Mark and Melis

Healing Through Conversation and Connection empowers people to share their stories and perspectives. We aim to connect to people from different walks of life and gain insight on how we can help "walk each other home." We discuss coping with trauma, celebrating joy, and the emotional journeys that we all take.

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Episodes

  1. Healing Thru-Hiking

    This episode, Mark and Melis, talk to Janey and Kenneth (aka Burn Unit and Bam) about their epic adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Topics discussed: What prompted them to do their first thru-hike How they met <3 The preparation for the CDT What kind of...

  2. Climbing Mount Everest

    This week, Mark and Melis talk to Jason Weiss about summiting Mount Everest. "You never conquer a mountain. Mountains cannot be conquered. You conquer yourself." – Jim Whitaker Topics discussed: Inspiration for photography and climbing Tipping point to create a life of passion and leave a life of...

  3. We Love Our National Parks!

    This episode, we reminence about our five months on the road, in which we let go of the life we had to experience true freedom. When the oncologist told Mark that his cancer was terminal and there were no viable treatments, we decided to quit our jobs, sell the house, buy an RV, and head out on…

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  4. Empowering Our Health Through Ayurveda

    This week, Mark and Melissa invite Richard Powell, Doctor of Ayurveda, to discuss accessing your optimal health through the science and wisdom of the world's oldest medical system Topics discussed: What is Ayurveda and how is it different from Western medicine? Helping you achieve greater health,...

  5. The Suicide Awareness Bus and Spirit House

    If you are feeling suicidal, call 911. If you need to talk, call 988 for crisis hotline This week, Melissa and Mark welcome Cory and the Suicide Awareness Bus talk about Mental Wellness and Suicide Awareness. Cory and his wife travel the country in the most artistically decorated bus that is a...

  6. New Beginnings

    This week, Mark and Melis talk about what it's like to walk away from their jobs, house, family, and community to embark on a wild adventure across the country in a 24' Winnebago motorhome. They banter about what has been the most challenging and most rewarding about being on the road. Topics...

  7. Letting Go

    This week, join an intimate coversation between Mark and Melis about their journeys of letting go. Topics discussed: Update on our status Letting go of our lives as we know them. How to know what to let go of to allow space for new adventure and joy. What has been hard but necessary to let go of....

  8. Taking Yoga off the Mat

    This week,Melissa and Mark talk with Larry Terkel about integrating yoga into everyday life. Larry shares his personal story of how he came to yoga and redefined his life. He shares practical advice on how to incorporate the practice into family life, business, and fitness. Larry has practiced…

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  9. Learning to Love Yourself

    This week, Melissa and Mark welcome Kelly Hambly to discuss the journey to loving oneself. Tune in to this heart-filled conversation between friends about transmuting challenge into growth, letting go of what no longer serves, and learning to love ourselves, even the very worse parts. Topics...

  10. Cultivating Healthy Relationships

    This week, Melissa and Mark get personal and talk about the evolution of their relationship and the lessons they have learned together. Topics discussed: (Trigger warning: domestic violence, sexuality, divorce) We started by answering a couple questions from listeners: What is the key to a...

  11. Living Your Most Authentic Life

    This week, Mark and Melis invite special guest, Emily Starcher, creator of Emily Soaps, to talk about intentional living. She shares how she made the transition from full-time nurse to full-time maker. Topics discussed: Inspiration to go back to your creative roots Redefining success The…

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  12. Living in the Face of Death

    This week, Melissa and Mark invite specail guest, Maurice (Uncle Mo) Drake discuss finding joy and staying positive while facing serious health issues. Topics discussed: Staying positive with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Keeping faith when the doctors don't know what's wrong. Alternative healing...

  13. Introduction

    Mark and Melissa introduce each other. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has evolved. They discuss why they want to do a podcast and why now. Recorded 8/7/2023 Podcast made possible by Standing Rock Media. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Healing Through Conversation and Connection empowers people to share their stories and perspectives. We aim to connect to people from different walks of life and gain insight on how we can help "walk each other home." We discuss coping with trauma, celebrating joy, and the emotional journeys that we all take.

HOSTED BY

Mark and Melis

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Healing Through Conversation and Connection empowers people to share their stories and perspectives. We aim to connect to people from different walks of life and gain insight on how we can help "walk each other home." We discuss coping with trauma, celebrating joy, and the emotional journeys that...

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Healing Through Conversation and Connection is created and hosted by Mark and Melis.
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