Gentle Resilience for the New Year
January doesn't always feel fresh, clear, or motivating — and if the new year feels heavier than expected, you are not alone. In this short, grounding episode, Melie offers a compassionate alternative...
7 Jan 11min
Still here (and that counts)
New Year's Eve is often framed as a celebration of fresh starts, big goals, and reinvention. But for many of us, this night feels quieter, heavier, or more complicated than that. In this episode, Meli...
31 Dec 20258min
Light in the In-Between: A Christmas Eve Episode
Christmas Eve sits in the in-between space. Not the miracle yet. Not the ending. Just the waiting. In this special Christmas Eve episode, Melie speaks to those who feel stuck in the middle of healing,...
24 Dec 20259min
Resilience When You're Sick: Why Rest Is Not Failure
What does resilience look like when your body is worn down, your energy is gone, and productivity feels impossible? In this gentle, honest episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie talks about resi...
17 Dec 202510min
The Hidden Cost of High-Functioning Anxiety with Lisa Skeffington
Today's guest, Lisa Skeffington, is a multi–award-winning psychotherapist, executive coach, and self-esteem expert who has spent more than 25 years helping high-achieving women navigate anxiety, burno...
10 Dec 202530min
One Year Later: What Podcasting Taught Me About Resilience
This week marks a full year of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires—52 episodes of showing up, telling the truth, and letting God work through the messy middle. Instead of a highlight reel, Melie shares seven l...
3 Dec 202515min
Faith, Romance, and Redemption: A Conversation with Emily A. Myers
In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Melie sits down with author Emily A. Myers—a romance writer whose life and storytelling have both been radically transformed by her journey back to God. E...
26 Nov 202543min
From Hustle to Wholeness with Dr. Sharon Spano
What if the success you worked so hard for starts feeling… empty? In this episode, Melie sits down with Dr. Sharon Spano — executive coach, researcher, and expert in human development — to explore why...
19 Nov 202539min
