On this episode, Melissa hosts Josh Dech, a paramedic turned personal trainer turned nutrition expert. Josh transformed his passion for fitness into helping clients with individualized wellness plans that focus on working from the inside out, starting with the root that is gut health. Melissa and Josh have an engaging conversation on what gut health means and why it’s such a key factor in overall wellness.   Resources from this episode: Check Out the Gut Health Solution Website   Follow...

On this episode, Melissa explores the fascinating world of nutrition through the lens of chemistry with her brilliant guest Shawn Wells. Shawn is a renowned biochemist and formulation scientist in the nutrition field who walks through nutrition's complex relationship with chemistry and the innovative advancements shaping the future of our well-being. Resources from this episode: Learn More About Shawn’s Work On His Website Follow Shawn on Instagram Get Shawn’s Book ‘The Energy Formula’  ...

The holidays are quickly approaching, and on this episode, Melissa wants to help you prepare for everything that comes with the season. She goes through some tips for staying on your health and wellness plan through all of the temptation and holiday chaos, and how to find a healthy balance in enjoying annual traditions.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations  Get Melissa’s...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Dr. Wendie Trubow, a functional medicine gynecologist and author of ‘Dirty Girl’, with her main focus being on the gut and clearing out toxins in the body. Melissa and Dr. Wendie talk about a range of issues that can present in women, which all lead back to the gut, and what can be done to boost overall health. Dr. Wendie gives tips and suggestions for people to use to clear out external toxins that may be causing internal issues and to improve wellness...

On this week’s episode, Melissa talks about the importance of embracing delayed gratification on a journey to improvement in any area of your life. Mindset is everything when you’re making noteworthy changes, and focusing on delayed gratification versus instant gratification will make all the difference in getting you to where you want to be in the long run. Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations &...

On this special guest episode, Melissa hosts Michal Mor, the creator of Lumen, a metabolic tracker focused on helping individuals break down the details surrounding their metabolism in order to optimize health and wellness. Melissa and Michal discuss measuring metabolic flexibility, the four pillars of health, carb cycling, and personalized strategies for improving wellness.    Resources from this episode: Learn More About Lumen  Follow Lumen on Instagram Sign Up To Work With Melissa   ...

On this week’s episode, Melissa brings up a few popular questions about food and fitness. She discusses pre and post workout meals, as well as the frequency of meals in a day. Like many things in fitness, there’s not a one-size-fits all answer to these questions, but Melissa gives input for you to be able to make informed decisions to suit your personal needs.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations...

In this episode, Melissa continues her engaging conversation with Mike Karpenko, a close friend in the health and wellness field. Part 2 dives into the key principles of wellness, such as rest, intensity, and consistency, and setting standards to successfully hit goals. This episode is all about empowering you to take control of your fitness journey and leveling up to your highest potential.    Resources from this episode: Learn More on Mike’s Website  Follow Mike on Instagram Sign Up To...

This week is Part 1 of a 2 part series with guest Mike Karpenko, a close personal friend of Melissa in the health and wellness space. They discuss the importance of managing expectations when it comes to hitting wellness goals, the role of consistency in fitness, weight training tips, and the significance of movement in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Tune in for insights and practical advice on improving your overall well-being.   Resources from this episode: Learn More on Mike’s...

On this week’s episode, Melissa looks into some major factors that can deplete the gut and cause nutrient deficiencies. There are a handful of internal and external disturbances that can cause issues that everyone should be aware of, as well as measures to take to help the body function at peak performance.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up For The 6 Week Fall Bootcamp  Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations &...

On this week’s episode, Melissa has a very insightful conversation with Jo Bhakdi, founder and CEO of Serenity, an AI preventive care system created to work to extend the human lifespan through advanced technology in health and preventative care. Jo and Melissa have a very important conversation around the connection between technology and what it can do for early detection for illness and disease by looking at genomics and other intricate measures of inspection.       Resources from this...

On this week’s episode, Melissa digs into a lighthearted, motivational episode that talks about what she calls “The 5 D’s”, or in other words, five words that can help you to make profound changes in your life. Desire, Decision, Discipline, Drive, and Dedication can help you on the road to becoming the best version of yourself, inside and out.     Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations &...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Katy Whalen, creator of Joi, a platform that serves women and helps find answers to questions around health that can sometimes be hard to come by. Melissa and Katy discuss hormones and finding internal balance, especially as we age, and considering options when it comes to bettering health now to ensure a healthy, happy you in the future.   Resources from this episode: Follow Katy on Instagram Find Out More About Joi  Sign Up To Work With Melissa   ...

On this week’s episode, Melissa discusses balanced diets and how to get the most out of every meal. She walks though essential breakfast items, nutritious lunches, colorful dinners, and smart dessert choices. Elevating your meals and reframing your eating habits are important to health and wellbeing for every individual.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations  Get Melissa’s...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Erin Washington, host of Squats and Margaritas, a popular podcast that focuses on living a balanced, healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on body positivity for women of all ages. This is part two of a two part podcast series where they dig into a variety of topics, including business, motherhood, health and wellness, and being authentically you in everything that you do.   Resources from this episode: Find Out More About Erin  Connect with Erin on...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Erin Washington, host of Squats and Margaritas, a popular podcast that focuses on living a balanced, healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on body positivity for women of all ages. This is actually part one of a two part podcast series where they dig into a variety of topics, including business, motherhood, health and wellness, and being authentically you in everything that you do.   Resources from this episode: Find Out More About Erin  Connect with...

On this week’s episode, Melissa provides some very useful information on food diversity and why including an array of options in every meal is important to overall well being. Tune in to understand different foods and their roles, as well as why everyone should embrace a rainbow of options when it comes to their plate.     Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast!  Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations  Get Melissa’s...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Dr. Efrat Lamandre, practitioner who moved from conventional medicine into functional medicine to explore the root causes of pain and discomfort, helping people to dig deeper in finding relief by looking at the internal system connections within the body. Melissa and Dr. E discuss the complexity of the microbiome and how functional medicine goes beyond traditional solutions in providing answers to why someone is feeling the way they do.   Resources from...

On this week’s episode, Melissa circles back on the topic of intermittent fasting to review the benefits to overall health and wellness. She also covers some recent studies for educational purposes and to provide backup for anyone wondering if intermittent fasting is right for them.   References from this episode: National Library of Medicine: Intermittent Fasting  National Library of Medicine:  Glycosidases Cell Press: Cell Metabolism *Note: This podcast covers the oversimplification...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Dr. Terry Wahls, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner who conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis. Melissa and Dr. Wahls dive into the science behind nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise for improved health, better wellness, impacts on the brain, aging, and healing.   Resources from this episode: Find out more about The Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmune Summit Here  ...

On this week’s episode, Melissa talks about the importance of skin care and runs through a few options for keeping skin healthy, including actions to take, topicals and supplements, and different kinds of treatments.   Resources from this episode: Metagenics Supplements: Use Discount Code MADE15 Here Pique Tea: Get 15% Off The Radiant Skin Duo Here Sign Up To Work With Melissa Here   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast! Here Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations Here  Get...

On this week’s episode, Melissa runs through some reasons why you might not be hitting your health and fitness goals. Melissa hopes this episode will help provide tools and knowledge that you might not currently have to keep moving toward living your best healthy, happy life.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa Here   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast! Here Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations Here  Get Melissa’s Recommended Oura Ring Here Follow...

On this week’s episode, Melissa hosts Andrea Nakayama, a functional Medicine nutritionist and educator, who helps people from all over reclaim ownership of both their own and their clients’ health by understanding the science behind connections within the body. Melissa and Andrea discuss all things food and how to set up personalized plans to be on a path to better overall wellness.   Resources from this episode: Check Out Andrea’s Website Here Find Andrea on Instagram Here Access...

On this week’s solo episode, Melissa goes into another very important area of health, mental health and mindset. It can be easy to fall into negativity, so Melissa talks about ways to practice mindfulness to be a light for yourself and for others.    Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa Here   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast! Here Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations Here  Get Melissa’s Recommended Oura Ring Here Follow Melissa on Instagram Here  ...

On this week’s solo episode, Melissa talks about sleep patterns and how adjusting our circadian rhythm could be the key to preventing or even accelerating the cure for chronic disease. Melissa goes through the three major foundations of health which all affect sleep and overall body function.   Resources from this episode: Sign Up To Work With Melissa Here   Sign Up To Be A Guest On The Podcast! Here Melissa’s Recommendations & Affiliations Here  Get Melissa’s Recommended Oura Ring ...