Bouncing Back Podcast

Melissa McCurley hosts Mairin Moore Cane, a professional, author, speaker, and founder of the Sisterhood of Success Mastermind. Mairin shares her journey overcoming chronic illness, transforming health challenges into personal and professional growth, and creating supportive communities. She offers practical strategies, lessons, and inspiration for professional women navigating life with chronic illness.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Featuring: Mairin Moore Cane – Author, Speaker, Founder of Sisterhood of Success

Mairin Moore Cane is a speaker, author, and impact leader who helps women turn adversity into growth. Through her work as the founder of Rooted Rising and as a coach, Mairin empowers women to rise through health challenges. Having navigated chronic illness, leadership hurdles, and personal struggles, she now shares her journey to inspire others in both their personal and professional lives. She’s passionate about helping women embrace resilience, growth, and self-trust, guiding them to rise stronger and clearer.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Navigating career and life with chronic illness

✔️ Turning setbacks into opportunities for growth

✔️ Building supportive communities and mastermind groups

✔️ Rebuilding routines and reclaiming your identity

✔️ Finding strength, purpose, and resilience

✔️ Lessons from Mairin’s upcoming book and programs

📇 Connect with Mairin Moore Cane:

🌎 Website → https://mairinmoorecane.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecane/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/mairinmoorecane

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairinmoorecane/

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In this episode of the Bouncing Back Podcast, Melissa McCurley speaks with Sam Halliwell, an endometriosis coach and creator of The Embodied Alchemy Method. Sam shares her transformative journey with endometriosis, how emotional trauma and stress manifest physically, and the power of healing through the mind-body connection. Learn how Sam’s unique method helps women with chronic illness reclaim their vitality and well-being.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎤 Featuring: Sam Halliwell – Endometriosis Coach & Founder of The Embodied Alchemy Method

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Sam’s personal experience with endometriosis and how she became a coach

✔️ The impact of somatic healing, including laughter, in managing pain

✔️ How trauma and stress are stored in the body and affect health

✔️ Understanding the Embodied Alchemy Method for chronic illness relief

✔️ The importance of empowering women to advocate for their health

📇 Connect with Sam Halliwell:

🌐 Website → https://theendocoach.co.uk/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sam_theendocoach

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/samanthahalliwellcoaching

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Join host Melissa McCurley and guest Tay Daniels in this inspiring episode of Bouncing Back Podcast. Tay shares her incredible journey from poverty and single motherhood to scaling multi-six-figure businesses—all while battling an undiagnosed chronic illness.

Her diagnosis of stored trauma changed everything, leading her to shadow work, holistic healing, and embracing feminine energy. Now, she helps women alchemize pain into purpose and build businesses aligned with their truth.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley 🎙 Featuring: Tay Daniels – Founder of Breadwinner Energy, Life & Business Coach

About Tay Daniels: Tay Daniels is a life and business coach and host of the Breadwinner Energy Podcast. After years of navigating trauma, illness, and entrepreneurship, she empowers women to embrace their shadows, honor their energy, and step into authentic leadership.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Tay turned chronic pain into a journey of leadership and empowerment

✔️ Why shadow work is essential for healing and growth

✔️ How trauma manifests physically in the body

✔️ The importance of blending feminine and masculine energy in business

✔️ Strategies for resilience during setbacks, burnout, and lawsuits

✔️ Practical tools for aligning your business with your health

🎬 Listen now for strategies on turning adversity into alignment, and pain into power.

📇 Connect with Tay Daniels: 📷 Instagram → @itsTayDanielsLLC 🎙 Podcast → Breadwinner Energy Podcast

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Join host Melissa McCurley and Michelle Irving in this powerful episode of Bouncing Back Podcast. Michelle opens up about her personal experience with chronic illness and how she created Career and Chronic Illness International to help others navigate career and health challenges. She walks through the five stages of managing work while living with chronic illness, offering insightful advice on building a professional life that respects your health. Michelle also shares how to deal with the emotional ups and downs of living with chronic illness and the importance of setting boundaries and finding support.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Featuring: Michelle Irving – Founder of Career and Chronic Illness International

Michelle Irving — A pioneering Australian speaker, mentor, and founder of Career and Chronic and Chronic Illness At Work. Diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune condition at age 35, Michelle balances a demanding career with chronic illness. With over 18 years of experience, she empowers professional women to flourish without sacrificing well-being. Michelle offers practical strategies for navigating workplace dynamics, establishing healthy boundaries, and fostering authentic leadership. She has spoken at major events such as the Future Women Leadership Summit and the PurpleSpace Global Leadership Series, aiming to de-stigmatize chronic illness and inspire authentic leadership.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Michelle’s story of navigating chronic illness and career

✔️ The five key stages of career and chronic illness management

✔️ How to create boundaries for a sustainable work-life balance

✔️ Tips for emotional resilience while managing chronic illness

✔️ The role of authentic leadership in the face of chronic illness

✔️ Michelle’s strategies for women entrepreneurs living with chronic illness

✔️ How to integrate chronic illness care with your career goals

✔️ How to manage the emotional journey of chronic illness

🎬 Listen to this episode for tools and strategies that help professionals with chronic illness thrive in their careers while maintaining their well-being.

📇 Connect with Michelle Irving:

🌎 Website → https://www.careerandchronic.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MichelleIrvingOfficial

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/MichelleIrvingOfficial

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleirving/

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Melissa McCurley welcomes Dr. Thomas Cziao to the Bouncing Back podcast to dive into the world of biological dentistry. Dr. Cziao explains how oral health impacts chronic illness, focusing on autoimmune diseases, fatigue, and inflammation. Learn how dental materials like mercury fillings may worsen symptoms, and discover the SMART technique used to safely remove these harmful substances. This episode is filled with practical advice for anyone looking to explore how holistic dentistry can help manage chronic health conditions.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Guest: Dr. Thomas Cziao

Dr. Thomas Cziao is a holistic dentist based in Seattle, specializing in biological dentistry. He has helped many patients with chronic illnesses, offering a unique perspective on how oral health plays a crucial role in conditions like autoimmunity, inflammation, and fatigue. Dr. Cziao addresses the oral-systemic connection and helps patients heal by using biologically compatible dental treatments. He is dedicated to promoting oral wellness as an essential part of overall health.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How biological dentistry differs from traditional dentistry

✔️ The dangers of mercury fillings and their impact on chronic illness

✔️ The SMART technique: Safe removal of mercury fillings

✔️ How zirconia is revolutionizing dental implants

✔️ Patient success stories from holistic dentistry

✔️ Common myths about biological dentistry

✔️ Dr. Cziao's personal journey and his approach to patient care

📇 Connect with Dr. Thomas Cziao:

🌐 Website → https://www.seattledentalcare.com/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/seattledentalcare

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/seattledentalcare

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Melissa McCurley welcomes Dr. Emily Kiberd to the Bouncing Back Podcast to discuss her personal struggle with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how she founded the Thyroid Strong program to help women battling similar challenges. In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd opens up about the emotional and physical toll of chronic illness, shares how weightlifting and functional medicine helped her recover, and empowers women to advocate for their health. This conversation is filled with valuable insights into living with autoimmune conditions and the power of self-empowerment.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Guest: Dr. Emily Kiberd

Dr. Emily Kiberd is a chiropractor and the founder of Urban Wellness Clinic, based in Boulder, Colorado. Emily specializes in treating women with Hashimoto's disease through her Thyroid Strong program, a strength training regimen tailored for those managing thyroid issues. Her holistic approach combines chiropractic care, Active Release Technique, rehabilitation therapies, and muscle-focused strength training to address chronic illnesses. Emily’s journey to remission from Hashimoto's, after years of debilitating symptoms, has fueled her mission to help others live their best lives despite chronic conditions.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Dr. Emily Kiberd’s personal journey and how it led to Thyroid Strong

✔️ The importance of self-advocacy and finding the right healthcare providers

✔️ How exercise and weightlifting can help women with Hashimoto’s

✔️ Insights into the emotional aspects of living with chronic illness

✔️ Dr.Emily Kiberd’s tips for managing autoimmune conditions through movement and nutrition

✔️ The role of functional medicine in treating chronic illness

✔️ Advice for women struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and thyroid health

📇 Connect with Dr. Emily Kiberd:

🌐 Website → https://www.dremilykiberd.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/thyroidstrong

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thyroid.strong/

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Melissa McCurley welcomes Heather Seiden, team leader at Jewish Family Services in Denver, Colorado. Heather shares her powerful story of managing rheumatoid arthritis while leading a career services team that supports thousands of people facing barriers to employment. Discover how Heather balances chronic illness, leadership, and family life with determination and a willing mindset. Learn practical strategies for thriving personally and professionally despite health challenges.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Guest: Heather Seiden – Team Leader, Jewish Family Services Colorado

Heather Seiden is the Career Services Program Manager at Jewish Family Service in Denver, Colorado, where she provides career coaching, resume writing, and job search assistance. She leads workshops like the Career Launchpad, focusing on confidence-building and job search strategies. Heather is passionate about supporting diverse communities and enhancing workforce development in collaboration with organizations like the Colorado Technology Association.

Heather was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmune illness, and has shared her journey through blogging, offering insights on managing her condition while maintaining her career.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Heather’s journey with rheumatoid arthritis and its impact

✔️ Overview of Jewish Family Services and its holistic programs

✔️ Strategies for balancing chronic illness with work and family

✔️ The importance of flexibility and leadership in the workplace

✔️ Building a supportive team culture with trust and honesty

✔️ Motivation, persistence, and mindset for thriving with chronic illness

📇 Connect with Heather Seiden:

🌐 Website → https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HeatherLakeSeiden

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lakeseiden/

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Melissa McCurley welcomes Kristan Kershaw, a holistic health coach who specializes in mineral balancing to help those dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Kristan shares her personal health journey and explains how mineral deficiencies affect inflammation and overall wellness. Discover practical tips on magnesium, vitamin C, stress management, and working with health practitioners to support lasting healing naturally.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Guest: Kristan Kershaw – Holistic Health Coach, Founder of Supporting Balance

Kristan Kershaw is a holistic health coach specializing in mineral balancing, helping individuals with chronic pain, fatigue, food sensitivities, and hormonal imbalances regain control of their health. As the founder of Supporting Balance, Kristan and her team work to uncover underlying metabolic imbalances that traditional medicine often overlooks, providing natural, nutrition-based solutions for long-term wellness. Kristan’s personal journey of overcoming chronic migraines, histamine reactions, severe inflammation, and hormonal challenges led her to explore the Root Cause Protocol, a method that has transformed her life and the lives of her clients. Today, she helps individuals suffering from low iron, heavy periods, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and metabolic imbalances reclaim their health naturally—without reliance on medication.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Kristan’s background and entry into holistic health

✔️ Key minerals important for chronic illness management

✔️ How mineral imbalances influence pain and fatigue

✔️ Testing options for identifying deficiencies

✔️ The role of diet, stress, and lifestyle in healing

✔️ Strategies for pacing recovery and listening to your body

✔️ Working with Kristan: consultation formats and support

📇 Connect with Kristan Kershaw:

🌐 Website → https://supportingbalance.com.au/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SupportingBalance/

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/supportingbalance/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristan-kershaw-50a78527/

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On this raw and real episode of Success Builders, host Melissa McCurley welcomes Minnie St. Clair, a woman whose journey through bipolar disorder, multiple sclerosis, and trauma has shaped her into a powerful advocate and resilient businesswoman. Minnie shares her story of navigating complex health challenges while still finding ways to earn, grow, and give back.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

🎙 Featuring: Minnie St. Claire – Digital Entrepreneur & Chronic Illness Advocate

Minnie St. Claire is a Black Canadian entrepreneur living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and navigating mental health challenges. Committed to breaking free from disability poverty, she shares her journey of building an online business while on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), working toward financial independence.

With 22 years of experience in live video chat modeling, affiliate marketing, direct sales, and coaching, Minnie offers unique insights and practical strategies to help others achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.

💡 Key Moments:

✔️ Diagnosed at 13 with bipolar—then later with MS

✔️ Why online work was the only lifeline

✔️ Balancing symptoms, survival, and income

✔️ Honest talk on webcam work, stigma, and survival

✔️ Tips for others living with chronic conditions

🎙 Follow Minnie St. Claire:

🌐 Website → https://www.minnieoncam.com/

📘 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/minnieoncam

📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/oncamminnie/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/minnieoncam/

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In this episode of the Bouncing Back Podcast, host Melissa McCurley sits down with Wade Simmons, a funeral service professional and filmmaker, who shares his unique journey of balancing both industries. Wade talks about how he’s navigated the challenges of his health journey while pursuing his passion for filmmaking. Tune in to hear how Wade’s journey has shaped his career and outlook on life.

🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley

👤 Guest: Wade Simmons – Funeral Service Professional | Filmmaker | Founder of Love Always Wins

Wade Simmons is a multi-talented entrepreneur, filmmaker, and funeral service professional whose journey is defined by resilience, creativity, and adaptability. With nearly 15 years in the funeral service industry, training in pro wrestling, and nine years as an independent filmmaker, Wade’s career path is as unconventional as it is inspiring.

Despite living with Spasmodic Dysphonia, a rare vocal disorder that affects speech, Wade has refused to let his condition define or limit him. Through his work in storytelling, filmmaking, and personal development, he proves that perseverance and creativity can push through even the toughest challenges. His passion for inspiring others shines through in his projects, including his web series, Love Always Wins.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Wade’s story and background in the funeral service industry

✔️ How he balances funeral services with his filmmaking career

✔️ Wade’s health challenges and how he found a way to continue his passions

✔️ The importance of work-life balance and purpose

✔️ Wade’s future goals and upcoming documentary projects

📇 Connect with Wade Simmons:

📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wadejedi99/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/wade.simmons.148

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-simmons-8571981b6/

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