Shop the Healing Era Hat- click here! Ep. #62 Join us for an intimate exploration of eating disorders, starting a business, and infusing joy with Melissa Wood. Melissa courageously shares her battle with an eating disorder, binge drinking, and the self-loathing she felt about her acne. She discusses the life-altering impact of "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay and the pivotal moment when she hit rock bottom. Her journey is one of radical honesty, the courage to seek help, and the relentless pursuit of self-love. Listen in as Melissa's story unfolds, offering hope and inspiration to anyone seeking to rewrite their narrative and step into a life of wellness and authenticity. From the spiritual and physical benefits of colonics to the grounding practice of acupuncture, we share personal anecdotes and insights on how internal care is as vital as external treatments. We also reflect on the evolution of body image, the significance of joy in self-care routines, and how embracing multiple roles in life demands authenticity and the prioritization of joy. Whether it's through meditation, nostril breathing, or setting boundaries as a sensitive leader, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to navigate life's chaos with grace and self-compassion. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Melissa Wood’s Instagram click here! For Melissa Wood’s website click here! Show Links: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson Melissa Wood Health app  Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code POW, you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers. Visit Carawayhome.com/POW to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase Seed Oil Scout is available globally for iOS and Android, download at seedoilscout.com/pow today! Topics Discussed: 03:49 - Where were you before Melissa Wood Health 06:02 - Hitting rock bottom 06:40 - Adapting with new tools for anxiety 07:10 - Taking full responsibility for your life 08:22 - Self hatred around acne and forming a positive dialogue 17:38  - Changing your perspective towards yourself 18:28 - Face breaks out in different areas for different reasons 19:21 - Benefits of acupuncture for nervous system regulation 21:21 - Colonics & meditation 27:44 - The importance of flexing within routines 28:22 - Tapping into complete alignment within ourselves 29:58 - Misery loves company and reassessing who you surround yourself with 31:44 - Communicating your boundaries 34:19 - Healing your relationship with yourself and navigating food triggers 35:45 - Therapy is a practice, not just for big issues 38:47 - Carving out your own identity with a successful significant other  40:37 - Meditation and redirecting your focus 49:55 - Mari’s journey started with feeling good and optimizing wellness, not with goals of a business 53:09 - Melissa’s business expansion and blurring the lines between business and relationships 54:31 - Sharing with your audience vs when to keep things private 57:25 - Changing your mindset between your different roles 59:14 - Infusing joy into everything you are doing