In the last episode, we talked about metamorphosis, transformation and the process of becoming. But after recording that conversation, I found myself reflecting on my own life and asking myself a deeper question: What helped me become the woman I am today?
Sometimes we talk about change as though it happens completely within us, but the people we surround ourselves with, the environments we live in and the influences we allow into our lives can have a profound impact on who we become.
In this episode, I take a personal look back at my own journey and the people who played an important part in my development. I reflect on Auntie Diane and Auntie Lorna, who came into my life during a difficult period and helped me see possibilities beyond where I was at the time. They came to the hostel, encouraged me to get educated, helped me put a plan in place and supported me as I worked towards getting the qualifications I needed to eventually go to university.
That made me think about how pivotal the right people, the right environment and the right influences can be when you’re trying to change your life.
Who are the people around you? What are they speaking into you? What are they encouraging you to become? Does your environment help you grow, or does it keep you stuck? And sometimes, are you even aware of the influence that other people are having on your life?
This episode is a personal reflection on environment, influence, opportunity, education, relationships, growth and becoming. I’m looking at how the people around us can sometimes see potential in us before we can see it for ourselves, and how one person’s encouragement can become part of the foundation for an entirely different future.
Because sometimes your metamorphosis isn’t just about what happens inside you. Sometimes it’s also about who God places around you while you’re becoming.
If you’ve ever wondered how much your environment has shaped you, this conversation is for you.
I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences and reflections.
Email: [email protected]
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What does it really mean to change, grow and become?
In this episode of Oh Mel!, I’m taking a deeper look at the word metamorphosis and what it means to experience genuine transformation. Metamorphosis is a profound change in form or nature, while development is the process of growing and progressing, evolution is gradual development over time, and a process is the series of stages we go through as something changes and develops.
But what does all of this have to do with our faith and our everyday lives?
Romans 12:2 tells us, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” We’re going to unpack what it means to conform, what it means to be transformed, and why the renewing of our minds is so important when we are growing into who God has called us to be.
I’ll also be reflecting on a season of my own life, particularly April and May 2025, when I was recovering, processing, growing, stepping further into ministry and discovering things about myself and what God was doing in me. Sometimes we are so focused on what we are going through that we don’t recognise the transformation taking place within us.
So I want to ask you: What is your current season developing in you? Are you resisting the process, or are you allowing yourself to grow through it? What have you had to unlearn, release or change? And most importantly, who are you becoming?
This isn’t about becoming someone completely different. It’s about understanding that we can remain the same person while entering a new chapter, because growth, development and transformation are all part of the journey.
Come and have this conversation with me as we explore metamorphosis, transformation, the renewing of the mind, faith, life experiences and the process of becoming.
If this episode speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, your experiences, your questions or even your perspective if you see things differently.
Email: [email protected]
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What happens when you look back at the person you used to be and realise just how much life has shaped you?In this episode of OH MEL!, Melinda takes us back — before the ministry, before the podcast, before everything changed.We talk about childhood, identity, relationships, trauma, grief, healing, faith and the experiences that quietly shape who we become.This isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen. It’s about looking at it honestly, understanding it, and recognising the woman who came through it.Because underneath every chapter of life, there is still the same Mel — just with a few more stories, a few more scars, a lot more wisdom, and a new chapter waiting to be written.Real life. Real conversations. No pretending.Welcome to OH MEL!

Welcome back to the Oh Mel Podcast.It’s 2026, and after stepping away from the microphone, I’m back.So much has happened since I last recorded in May 2025. Life has changed. I’ve changed. I’ve experienced things, learnt things, questioned things, grieved, grown and gained a whole new perspective.So this feels like the right time for a new chapter.Same Mel. New chapter.This is a fresh season of the Oh Mel Podcast — a place for honest conversations about life, faith, trauma, therapy, grief, abuse, childhood and adolescent mental health, relationships, upbringing, generational and intergenerational trauma, and the things we don’t always feel comfortable talking about.Whether you believe in God, you’re questioning your faith, or you don’t believe at all, you’re welcome here.I’m not coming back as a completely different person. I’m still Mel. But I’m not the same Mel I was when you last heard me.And I think that’s worth talking about.So, welcome back to Oh Mel.New season. Fresh eyes. New perspective. New conversations.Let’s talk.📧 I’d love to hear from you: [email protected] me your questions, thoughts, feedback or your own experiences. Let’s have a conversation around the podcast — and please feel free to share it with someone who might need to hear it.

Welcome back to the Oh Mel Podcast.
It’s 2026, and after stepping away from the microphone, I’m back.

So much has happened since I last recorded in May 2025. Life has changed. I’ve changed. I’ve experienced things, learnt things, questioned things, grieved, grown and gained a whole new perspective.

So this feels like the right time for a new chapter.

Same Mel. New chapter.

This is a fresh season of the Oh Mel Podcast — a place for honest conversations about life, faith, trauma, therapy, grief, abuse, childhood and adolescent mental health, relationships, upbringing, generational and intergenerational trauma, and the things we don’t always feel comfortable talking about.
Whether you believe in God, you’re questioning your faith, or you don’t believe at all, you’re welcome here.

I’m not coming back as a completely different person. I’m still Mel. But I’m not the same Mel I was when you last heard me.
And I think that’s worth talking about.
So, welcome back to Oh Mel.

New season. Fresh eyes. New perspective. New conversations.

Let’s talk.


📧 I’d love to hear from you:
[email protected]

Send me your questions, thoughts, feedback or your own experiences. Let’s have a conversation around the podcast and please feel free to share it with someone who might need to hear it.

🎙️ E27 Set Apart: Why I Share What I Share – Part 2
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In this follow-up episode, I speak openly about how certain spaces don’t always feel safe to share my full story—and how saying that doesn’t mean others aren’t worthy or sacred. I reflect on how my own words can sometimes hurt or cause misunderstanding, and I take time to unpack that.
This is about honesty, self-awareness, and healing—not just for me, but for anyone listening who’s ever questioned their place in someone else’s story.
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💌 Contact & Feedback:I’d love to hear how this lands with you.📧 Email: [email protected]💬 Please comment, like, and share if this episode speaks to you.

🎙️ OhMel Podcast – Episode 26
🎧 Title:
“Set Apart: Why I Share What I Share”
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In this raw and heartfelt episode, Reverend Melinda reflects on a recent retreat where, unexpectedly, she found herself unable to speak. It reminded her that not every space is meant for her full story—and that what she carries is sacred, powerful, and set apart for God’s purposes.
Melinda shares the tension between shame and testimony, embarrassment and anointing, and pain and purpose. She opens up about what it means to be God’s own possession, and why her testimony isn’t just a personal account—it’s a tool for healing, transformation, and deliverance.
This episode is for those who are carrying deep stories, those wondering whether their testimony matters, and those who just need to know they’re not alone.
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⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
This episode includes references to:

• ​Childhood abuse
• ​Sexual exploitation
• ​Addiction
• ​Emotional and spiritual trauma

Please listen with care and prioritise your mental wellbeing. Take a break if needed.
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🧾 Topics Covered:

• ​Why I don’t always share in every room
• ​What it means to be God’s personal possession
• ​The sacredness of testimony
• ​The balance between vulnerability and wisdom
• ​How my retreat experience revealed deeper spiritual truths
• ​The original calling God placed on my life
• ​The emotional toll of being transparent
• ​The importance of feedback and encouragement from listeners

⸻Contact me on [email protected]
🤝 Support & Referral: Echoes of Equilibrium
If today’s episode brought up anything for you that you’d like to speak about, please consider reaching out to Echoes of Equilibrium, a trusted organisation offering trauma-informed, faith-sensitive support for individuals who’ve experienced abuse, crisis, or emotional overwhelm.

📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: +44 (0)7398 926092📲 Instagram: @echoesofequilibrium“I was referred by Reverend Melinda Williams from the OhMel Podcast. She mentioned your organisation as a safe, supportive space for leaders and those carrying difficult stories.”

🎙️ Episode 25 – Breaking the Silence (Part 2): Speaking Up, Standing Strong, Staying Free
In Part Two of this powerful series, oh Mel continues her heartfelt journey of breaking the silence—not just about childhood abuse, but the ongoing courage it takes to speak up and live in truth as an adult.
She reflects on the deep personal cost of keeping secrets, the healing power of testimony, and how her voice—your voice—can break chains for others too. From surviving two decades of abuse to boldly sharing her story in churches, communities, and now globally through this podcast, Mel reminds us that freedom comes when we refuse to stay silent.
This is about more than the past—it’s about walking in purpose, claiming healing, and staying free.
If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak your truth or doubted the power of your story, this episode is for you.
📩 Contact & share your story: [email protected]
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This episode contains references to:

• ​ Childhood abuse (including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse)
• ​ Family trauma
• ​ Domestic violence
• ​ Generational silence and secrecy

Please listen with care. Pause or return later if you feel overwhelmed. You’re not alone.

🎙️ E24 – The Secret Stops Here: Breaking the Silence, Breaking the Cycles, Healing Lives part 1
In this powerful episode part 1 of 2, oh Mel dives deep into the importance of breaking generational trauma, family secrecy, and abuse cycles. Drawing from her own lived experience, she explores what trauma looks like, how silence fuels suffering, and the power of speaking out.
We explore the meanings behind childhood abuse, domestic violence, mental health struggles like PTSD and addiction, and intergenerational trauma. Oh Mel speaks candidly about what it means to heal as an adult, how to integrate faith-based healing with practical support, and why confronting family secrets brings true freedom.
This episode is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation designed to help others step into light, healing, and restoration.
It’s time to break the silence. The secret stops here.
🎧 Listen, share, and help break the cycles for someone else, too.
📩 For questions, speaking enquiries or to connect, email: [email protected]
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⚠️ Trigger Warnings:
This episode contains sensitive content related to:

• ​ Childhood abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual)
• ​ Domestic violence
• ​ Mental health struggles
• ​ Addiction
• ​ Family trauma and secrecy

Listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening and pause if you feel overwhelmed.
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📞 Support Resources (UK & USA):
🇬🇧 UK Support:

• ​ NSPCC (Children’s Support Line): 0808 800 5000

www.nspcc.org.uk

• ​ Samaritans (24/7 Mental Health): 116 123

www.samaritans.org

• ​ Refuge (Domestic Abuse Helpline): 0808 2000 247

www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

• ​ Mind (Mental Health): 0300 123 3393

www.mind.org.uk

• ​ Rape Crisis England & Wales: 0808 500 2222

www.rapecrisis.org.uk
🇺🇸 USA Support:

• ​ National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7): 1-800-799-7233 / Text “START” to 88788

www.thehotline.org

• ​ RAINN (Sexual Abuse & Assault): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

www.rainn.org

• ​ SAMHSA (Mental Health & Addiction Helpline): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

www.samhsa.gov

• ​ Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741

www.crisistextline.org

🎙️ E23 – When God Said Move: Faith for the Impossible
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In this episode, I take you back ten years to a time when God told me to move into a house that, in the natural, I couldn’t afford. I wasn’t working, I failed the credit check, my guarantor failed too – and yet, I knew God had spoken. The rent was nearly double what I could manage, but by faith, I asked the landlord to lower it… and to my surprise, they agreed.
Everything should’ve gone wrong – but because God said move, I moved. And He made a way where there was no way. This is a raw, honest reflection about living by faith, trusting God beyond logic, and walking out Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Let’s talk about real faith. The kind that doesn’t always make sense on paper but transforms your life when you follow the voice of God.
💌 Got questions, thoughts or want to share your own faith story? I’d love to hear from you. Email me at [email protected]
✨ Feel free to share this episode, and let’s keep the conversation going.