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What if the secret to aging better has nothing to do with the latest longevity hack?

Mélissa sits down with Valerie Orsoni, biohacker, author of 57 books, and founder of ValBiohacker, to talk about what actually helps you age better, from her biohacking journey that began at 16 to why simple, consistent habits beat quick fixes every time.

They discuss why no amount of alcohol is healthy, how gut imbalances can fuel cravings, and why breathwork alone isn’t enough. Valerie also shares how the word compassion transformed her cardiac coherence, why she tells beginners not to start with a wearable, how she protects the first half hour of her day, and why women have been left out of medical research for decades.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the longevity advice out there, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone ready to simplify their health, and leave a review with the one habit you’re starting today.

ABOUT VALERIE ORSONI
Valerie Orsoni is a biohacker, longevity expert, and the founder of ValBiohacker, a platform where she shares in-depth articles and dossiers on biohacking, nutrition, fitness, and healthy aging. She began her own health journey at 16, overcoming obesity and managing conditions she was born with through nutrition, movement, and a lifelong commitment to never drinking alcohol. She is the author of 57 books, translated into five languages, including Strong Her, a book on how women can grow stronger and stop belittling themselves. Valerie is currently studying at Stanford’s longevity lab and shares daily content in both French and English to make health knowledge accessible to everyone.

Connect with Valerie Orsoni:
 Website: https://www.valbiohacker.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerieorsoni/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lebootcamp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie/

ABOUT THE PODCAST
“Not So Alone” podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you’ll find honest conversations with people who’ve walked through life’s hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you’re not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/
Calm the Chair. Change the Experience.: https://calmchair.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more: https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/episodes/

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I’m grateful to partner with companies that align with my mission of supporting whole-body wellness, prevention, nervous system health, and a healthier dental community. Some of the links below are affiliate or ambassador links, which means I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

HYDRO+ | Hydrogen Water
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PRAHSYS | Supporting Healthier Dental Practices
PRAHSYS helps dental practices explore opportunities to reduce financial pressure and strengthen the health of their business.
I’m proud to serve as a PRAHSYS Ambassador. For information or to be personally connected with the PRAHSYS team, contact me at: [email protected]

ZenBud | Wellness Support
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THERASAGE | Wellness Technology
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What if your body has been trying to tell you something for years, and you never learned how to listen?

Mélissa sits down with Dr. Yi Song, a 17th-generation traditional Chinese medicine practitioner with a PhD from Brown University, to talk about slowing aging naturally by treating the root cause instead of the symptom, and why normal test results don’t always mean you’re well.

They discuss how emotional stress affects the liver and gut, the truth about acid reflux, and stem cell exhaustion as one of the root causes of aging. Dr. Song also shares what her genetic testing revealed, why stem cells are not FDA approved, how she healed an ACL tear without surgery, and the free daily habits that support your body’s natural ability to heal.

If you’ve ever been told everything looks normal but you still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone ready to take charge of their health, and leave a review with the one healthy habit you’re starting today.

ABOUT DR. YI SONG
Dr. Yi Song is a 17th-generation traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and the founder of Stem Cell Therapy Experts and Zenerchi Retreat. She earned her PhD at Brown University, where she trained in pathology and studied aging, cancer, and cellular damage, building a background in molecular biology and cell culture. She is the author of several books, including one built on six principles of health centered on early prevention and treating the root cause. Her retreat near Medellín, Colombia, set between two flowing rivers, pairs nature-based healing with umbilical cord stem cell therapy. Through her YouTube channel, she helps people make informed decisions about regenerative care.

Connect with Dr. Yi Song:
 Website: https://dryisong.com/
Stem Cell Therapy Experts: https://stemcelltherapyexperts.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemcelltherapyexperts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenerationeffect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yi-song/?isSelfProfile=false
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StemCellTherapyExperts

ABOUT THE PODCAST
“Not So Alone” podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you’ll find honest conversations with people who’ve walked through life’s hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you’re not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/
Calm the Chair. Change the Experience.: https://calmchair.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more: https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/episodes/

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I’m grateful to partner with companies that align with my mission of supporting whole-body wellness, prevention, nervous system health, and a healthier dental community. Some of the links below are affiliate or ambassador links, which means I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

HYDRO+ | Hydrogen Water
Support your health from the water you drink every day. My community receives 5% off with code MELISSAHYDRO+
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PRAHSYS | Supporting Healthier Dental Practices
PRAHSYS helps dental practices explore opportunities to reduce financial pressure and strengthen the health of their business.
I’m proud to serve as a PRAHSYS Ambassador. For information or to be personally connected with the PRAHSYS team, contact me at: [email protected]

ZenBud | Wellness Support
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THERASAGE | Wellness Technology
TheraSage offers wellness technology designed to support relaxation, recovery, and whole-body wellness, including infrared, red light, PEMF, and other at-home wellness tools.
Shop through my affiliate link and use code GRATITUDE22: https://therasage.com/discount/GRATITUDE22?rfsn=9048118.63d93a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9048118.63d93a

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What if the hardest season of your life was the foundation for everything you were meant to build?

Mélissa sits down with Juliet Wright, an author, speaker, and parallel entrepreneur, to talk about leaving a controlling relationship with her four kids and $3.74, and the little God winks that helped her rebuild her life one step at a time.

They discuss growing up severely dyslexic and becoming an author and speaker anyway, the teacher who saw her potential, and why your many passions may be one connected ecosystem rather than too much. Juliet also shares how she raises her kids to follow their gifts, why we were all made to create, and why every entrepreneur and mother deserves an ally instead of a critic.

If you’ve ever had to start over with nothing, or been told you’re doing too much, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs a reminder that they’re not alone, and leave a review with the one thing you’re ready to create next.

ABOUT JULIET WRIGHT
Juliet Wright is an author, speaker, brand strategist, and self-described parallel entrepreneur. She has written two books, is working on her third, and has contributed to three compilation books, all while living with severe dyslexia that went undiagnosed for most of her life. She is a mother of four who started over 12 years ago with $3.74 and a deep trust in God. Two weeks after high school, Juliet started a photography business that grew into a branding agency. Today she offers business and alignment consulting, mentors young adults, and owns a co-working space, Airbnbs, and a locally loved ice cream shop in Nebraska. She works with a small number of clients as an ally and advisor, helping them connect the dots between their gifts, projects, and purpose.

Connect with Juliet Wright:
 Website: https://www.julietwright.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietwright.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-wright/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejulietwright/

ABOUT THE PODCAST
“Not So Alone” podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you’ll find honest conversations with people who’ve walked through life’s hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you’re not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/
Calm the Chair. Change the Experience.: https://calmchair.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more: https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/episodes/

Partners & Resources
I’m grateful to partner with companies that align with my mission of supporting whole-body wellness, prevention, nervous system health, and a healthier dental community. Some of the links below are affiliate or ambassador links, which means I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

HYDRO+ | Hydrogen Water
Support your health from the water you drink every day. My community receives 5% off with code MELISSAHYDRO+
 https://tuhwater.com/?utm_campaign=melissa&utm_source=shareable_link

PRAHSYS | Supporting Healthier Dental Practices
PRAHSYS helps dental practices explore opportunities to reduce financial pressure and strengthen the health of their business.
I’m proud to serve as a PRAHSYS Ambassador. For information or to be personally connected with the PRAHSYS team, contact me at: [email protected] 

ZenBud | Wellness Support
Explore ZenBud through my partner link: https://zenbud.health/melissamethven22

THERASAGE | Wellness Technology
TheraSage offers wellness technology designed to support relaxation, recovery, and whole-body wellness, including infrared, red light, PEMF, and other at-home wellness tools.
Shop through my affiliate link and use code GRATITUDE22: https://therasage.com/discount/GRATITUDE22?rfsn=9048118.63d93a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9048118.63d93a

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What if the missing piece of your health story has been sitting in your mouth all along?

Mélissa sits down with Dr. Teresa M. Scott, a certified biological dentist, educator, and former president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, to talk about biological dentistry, mercury fillings, and the oral-systemic connection most doctors never learn. With more than three decades in dentistry, Teresa opens up about her stage four cancer diagnosis, the 17 years of mercury exposure and genetics that left her body unable to detox, and what becoming the patient taught her that being the doctor never could.

If you have silver fillings, a root canal, or symptoms no one has been able to explain, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone who deserves to know what's in their mouth, and leave a review with the one question you'll ask at your next dental visit.

ABOUT DR. TERESA M. SCOTT
Dr. Teresa M. Scott is a certified biological dentist, educator, speaker, and stage four cancer survivor with over 30 years of experience. A former president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, she is one of the few U.S. dentists certified in the Protect Protocol.

Dr. Teresa is a co-founder of OraBiologics, a free consumer education platform focused on biological dentistry and the oral-systemic connection. The platform was launched through her Holistic Health and Biological Dentistry Facebook group, with Kim Blaise serving as its owner and founder.

Connect with Dr. Teresa M. Scott:
Website: https://holisticdentalassociates.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-scott-7280b118/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresamscottdds/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticdentalassociates 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holisticdentalassociates 

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"Not So Alone" podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you'll find honest conversations with people who've walked through life's hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you're not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/
Calm the Chair. Change the Experience.: https://calmchair.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more: https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/episodes/

Partners & Resources
I'm grateful to partner with companies that align with my mission of supporting whole-body wellness, prevention, nervous system health, and a healthier dental community. Some of the links below are affiliate or ambassador links, which means I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

HYDRO+ | Hydrogen Water
Support your health from the water you drink every day. My community receives 5% off with code MELISSAHYDRO+
https://tuhwater.com/?utm_campaign=melissa&utm_source=shareable_link

PRAHSYS | Supporting Healthier Dental Practices
PRAHSYS helps dental practices explore opportunities to reduce financial pressure and strengthen the health of their business.
I'm proud to serve as a PRAHSYS Ambassador. For information or to be personally connected with the PRAHSYS team, contact me at: [email protected] 

ZenBud | Wellness Support
Explore ZenBud through my partner link: https://zenbud.health/melissamethven22

THERASAGE | Wellness Technology
TheraSage offers wellness technology designed to support relaxation, recovery, and whole-body wellness, including infrared, red light, PEMF, and other at-home wellness tools.
Shop through my affiliate link and use code GRATITUDE22: https://therasage.com/discount/GRATITUDE22?rfsn=9048118.63d93a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9048118.63d93a

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What if the career you worked so hard to build was never the one you were meant to live? Mélissa sits down with Dr. Gary Sanchez, founder of the WHY Institute, to talk about how he went from a successful but unfulfilled dentist to helping hundreds of thousands of people discover their why, and the near-death experience that finally gave him the courage to walk away.

They discuss the nine whys that drive every person, the prison we build around our lifestyles, and what it means when God keeps knocking until we finally listen. Mélissa also opens up about feeling stuck in her own marriage and why simplicity and breathwork keep calling her back into alignment.

If you've ever felt stuck in a life that looks good on paper but feels empty inside, this conversation is for you. Discover your why using the link below, subscribe, share this with someone standing at a crossroads, and leave a review telling us what you think your why might be.

ABOUT DR. GARY SANCHEZ
Dr. Gary Sanchez is the founder of the WHY Institute and creator of the WHY.OS, a discovery tool that helps people uncover their why, how, and what in about eight minutes. A former world champion racquetball player and USC-trained dentist, Gary spent decades building a successful practice with his brother before realizing he was living the wrong path.

After working alongside Simon Sinek to discover his own why, to find a better way and share it, Gary went on to help thousands of people find theirs and identified the nine whys that drive human behavior. Today, more than 400,000 people and thousands of companies have used his work, and his vision is to impact a billion people in the next 15 years by making self-awareness the first step for everyone.

Connect with Dr. Gary Sanchez:
 Website: https://whyinstitute.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whyInstitute
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-sanchez/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgarysanchez/

ABOUT THE PODCAST
"Not So Alone" podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you'll find honest conversations with people who've walked through life's hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you're not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing.

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/ 

 Calm the Chair. Change the Experience.: https://calmchair.life/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more: https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/episodes/

Partners & Resources

I’m grateful to partner with companies that align with my mission of supporting whole-body wellness, prevention, nervous system health, and a healthier dental community. Some of the links below are affiliate or ambassador links, which means I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

HYDRO+ | Hydrogen Water
Support your health from the water you drink every day. My community receives 5% off with code MELISSAHYDRO+

https://tuhwater.com/?utm_campaign=melissa&utm_source=shareable_link

PRAHSYS | Supporting Healthier Dental Practices
PRAHSYS helps dental practices explore opportunities to reduce financial pressure and strengthen the health of their business.

I’m proud to serve as a PRAHSYS Ambassador. For information or to be personally connected with the PRAHSYS team, contact me at: [email protected]

ZenBud | Wellness Support
Explore ZenBud through my partner link: https://zenbud.health/melissamethven22

THERASAGE | Wellness Technology

TheraSage offers wellness technology designed to support relaxation, recovery, and whole-body wellness, including infrared, red light, PEMF, and other at-home wellness tools.

Shop through my affiliate link and use code GRATITUDE22: https://therasage.com/discount/GRATITUDE22?rfsn=9048118.63d93a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9048118.63d93a

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What if the person best equipped to explain what today's teenagers are going through is a teenager herself? Mélissa sits down with Jada Lauren, a 17-year-old author who wrote her debut novel, Dear Tomorrow, as a diary-style story blending her own experiences with fiction, to talk about what pushed her to start writing and why she believes it took someone her own age to put real words to what teenagers are actually feeling.

They discuss the double-edged nature of social media, from the comparison and mental health struggles it can fuel to the small businesses and creative communities it can support, along with the friendships that fade in high school, the pressure of overbooked schedules, and the emotions Jada poured into her characters. Mélissa also shares her own experience raising kids through loss and using emotion cards to help them name what they were feeling.

If you are a teenager who has ever felt unseen, or a parent trying to understand what your teen isn't saying out loud, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with a teen or parent who needs to hear it, and leave a review with the one feeling you wish you'd had better words for growing up.

ABOUT JADA LAUREN
Jada Lauren is a 17-year-old author and the writer of Dear Tomorrow, a diary-style novel that follows a teenage girl navigating social media, friendship, and mental health. Written between the ages of 15 and 16, the book blends real moments from Jada's own life with fiction inspired by the experiences of the people around her.

Jada comes from a family of writers, including her mother, grandmother, and aunt, and discovered her own love of writing after realizing she preferred writing on her own terms over reading for school assignments. She is currently working on her second book and hopes to keep giving young readers the language to describe what they're feeling.

Connect with Jada Lauren:
 Website: https://www.jadalauren.com/

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byjadalauren

ABOUT THE PODCAST

"Not So Alone" podcast is a space for real talk and collective healing. Here, you'll find honest conversations with people who've walked through life's hardest moments and kept going. Every episode is a reminder that you're not alone, that hope is real, and that speaking up is the first step toward healing. 

Follow me on socials for bonus clips, sneak peeks, and all the fun stuff
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/

 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

Check out our site for show notes, guest links, and more https://www.podpage.com/not-alone-with-melissa-sue-methven/

Want to work together or be a guest? Hit me up! https://www.melissagratitude.life/

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Is your tap water quietly working against your health? 

Melissa sits down with Paula Silveira, CEO of MAW Wellness, to talk about what most people never think to question about the water they drink, cook with, and bathe in every day.

They discuss chlorine levels that are sometimes higher in tap water than pool water, the well water story that destroyed Paula's family's clothes before they knew what was causing it, and the slow ripple effect environmental toxins can have on hormones, energy, and stress markers over the years. Paula also shares her own experience with early perimenopause symptoms that resolved once she changed her water, food, and home environment, and explains what separates her hydrogen water system from other brands on the market.

For both of them, it comes back to the same idea: making your home safer starts with the quality of your water. It's why Paula has become such an advocate for hydrogen water, and why Mélissa made it part of her own routine too.

If you want to take a closer look at the water you've been trusting without question, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone who has never questioned their tap water, and leave a review with the one thing in your home you're going to test next.

ABOUT PAULA SILVEIRA 

Paula Silveira is the CEO of MAW Wellness, where she is pioneering the concept of the wellness home, integrating advanced longevity technologies into luxury residences, wellness businesses, and hospitality environments. Following the successful growth of Miami Alkaline Water into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, she has focused her career on helping people optimize health through intentional wellness design and emerging bio-optimization technologies.

Working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, longevity, and innovation, Paula collaborates with leading wellness brands to make cutting-edge health solutions more accessible. Her mission is to help individuals and organizations create environments that support performance, recovery, and healthier, longer lives.

For listeners in South Florida, visit MAW Wellness Haus, Paula's experiential wellness showroom at 68 Miracle Mile (https://www.google.com/maps/search/68+Miracle+Mile?entry=gmail&source=g) in Coral Gables, Florida, to experience the latest technologies in longevity, recovery, performance, water, and wellness. You can also learn more about The Ultimate Human Water and HYDRO+, Paula's advanced water purification and molecular hydrogen system.

Connect with Paula Silveira:
 Website: https://www.maw-wellness.com/
Website: https://tuhwater.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bypaula.silveira/ 

MAW Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maw_wellness/
The Ultimate Human Water Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatehumanwater/

Connect with Mélissa:
 Website: https://www.melissamethven.com/
Website: https://calmchair.life/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-sue-methven-a92b572aa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamethven/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/NotAlonePodcast/

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Is your dental practice spending more time managing software than caring for patients? Melissa sits down with Grey Bonin, CEO and Founder of Prahsys, to break down how disconnected dental technology, payment systems, and outdated processes can create unnecessary stress and lost revenue.

They discuss software sprawl, payment transparency, credit card fees, fraud prevention, and how better systems can make dental practices easier to manage and more profitable. Grey also explains how AI and CBCT technology can support clinicians, improve imaging workflows, and help practices make more informed decisions.

If you want to reduce stress, improve efficiency, and build a more sustainable dental practice, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with a dentist, and leave a review.

✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together

Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.

Available for:

• Speaking engagements & keynotes
• Breathwork & nervous system workshops
• Podcast guest features & collaborations
• Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events

🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ

📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.

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🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.

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What do you do when a normal night out suddenly turns into a situation you can’t control? Sarah Haspel, founder of Bestie Defense, joins Melissa to share the experience that completely changed how she thinks about personal safety.

They talk about what really happens when adrenaline kicks in, why having a safety tool isn’t enough, and how training, awareness, and quick access can make a difference when things get real. Sarah also shares what inspired her to create Bestie Defense.

The conversation goes beyond pepper spray, covering dating safety, location sharing, check-ins, code words, boundaries, and trusting your gut.

If you want practical safety advice that actually fits into everyday life, give this episode a listen. Subscribe, share it with someone you care about, and leave a review.

✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together

Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.

Available for:

• Speaking engagements & keynotes
• Breathwork & nervous system workshops
• Podcast guest features & collaborations
• Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events

🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ

📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.

📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt

🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C

🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.

✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven

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A heart attack can make you rethink everything you thought mattered. Dan “Big D” Sakowski joins Melissa for an honest conversation about success, entrepreneurship, family, faith, and the cost of building a life around achievement.

Dan shares how chasing money, status, and business success strained the relationships that mattered most, and how a major health scare forced him to rethink his legacy. They explore time freedom, burnout, validation, purpose, and the warning signs we often ignore until life forces us to pay attention.

The conversation also gets practical, covering decision-making, shiny-object distractions, boundaries, and being truly present with the people you love.

If you’re building a business while trying to protect your health, family, faith, and purpose, this episode will make you stop and think. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs this reminder, and leave a review with the biggest nudge you’ve been ignoring.

✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together

Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.

Available for:

• Speaking engagements & keynotes
• Breathwork & nervous system workshops
• Podcast guest features & collaborations
• Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events

🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ

📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.

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🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.

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