The Bounce Back Myth: What Resilience Actually Looks Like
💎 Episode 21: The Bounce Back Myth: What Resilience Actually Looks Like We've all heard the phrase "just bounce back," like we're rubber balls instead of actual human beings with hearts, brains, and ...
30 Apr 202520min
The Truth About Joy: It's Not What You Think with Charlie Engelmann
What if joy isn't about feeling good all the time? In this episode, Melie sits down with Charlie Engelmann—educator, speaker, and PhD candidate studying joy—to unpack what joy really is, how it's diff...
23 Apr 202542min
One Life: Finding Grace in the Life I Didn't Expect
In this honest and heartfelt episode, Melie gets real about what it looks like to rebuild a life after heartbreak. She opens up about the unexpected path her life has taken post-divorce—wrestling with...
16 Apr 202520min
Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: The Blessing and the Battle
Summary: In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie gets real about what it means to wear your heart on your sleeve—and why that's not a weakness, it's a superpower. From Shakespeare to C.S....
9 Apr 202518min
When You Feel Invisible – Faith, Neuroscience, and the Truth About Your Worth
Have you ever felt like you're screaming into the void—on social media, in a room full of people, or even in your own home? Like no one really sees you? In this powerful episode, Melie gets real about...
2 Apr 202524min
The Great Identity Crisis: Are You Living as Your True Self? with Kevin Livermore
Episode Summary: In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, we dive deep into the topic of identity and authenticity with a very special guest, Kevin Livermore. Kevin is nearly finished with his D...
26 Mar 202533min
Scribbles, Silliness, and the Science of Self-Expression
Scribbles, Silliness, and the Science of Self-Expression Episode Summary Do you ever feel guilty for doing something just for fun? In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of creativity ...
19 Mar 202523min
From Chaos to Calling: How to Turn Life's Challenges into Purpose featuring Chris Meston
Life after a major transition—like divorce—can feel like standing in the rubble, wondering what's next. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Meston, a Transformation Life Purpose Coach, who knows fi...
12 Mar 202551min
