I met Melanie years ago at the grand opening of Raw Juce where she was the Head Nutrionist and Manager of the Boca location. She's a Canadian Soccer superstar and came to Boca through Lynn university and ended up staying here to proceed with health and wellness. I had heard of her through friends in the yoga community. We stayed in touch and connected over the years through her support of the Sober community. Her life changed when her father passed as a result of suicide and propelled her into serving and facilitating yoga in treatment centers, mental health locations and giving back to those grieving and struggling.  While doing so, she met her amazing husband and began a family. 

She came to a Crossroads as her family started growing because she wanted to be there for her children but also serve the community. She takes it one day at a time and realized she couldn't do it all. It took a lot of work and conversation to give herself the permission to shift her priorities. She was able to find a remote job to be present and home for her children. She is still an advocate for Y12SR, overall mental health awareness and putting in the work to show up for yourself. If you have any questions related to anything heard on this podcast please reach out and know that you are not alone. Melanie can be reached on instagram @melanieharaldson. We hope you enjoy the show.