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In this episode, Jana and Melissa get real about what’s actually keeping women stuck — and why it has nothing to do with discipline, self-control, or “just trying harder.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything for everyone else, losing yourself in the process, or running on empty while pretending you’re fine… this conversation is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed. Expect clarity, compassion, and the grounded truth behind why so many women feel overwhelmed, resentful, or disconnected from themselves — and how to finally change that.

They get into:

😩 Why women fall into people-pleasing, self-abandonment, and stuffing their emotions — and how those patterns show up as anxiety, burnout, overeating, overworking, or constantly staying busy

🧐 How getting quiet, building self-awareness, and reconnecting with your values helps you understand what you actually need — so you can stop outsourcing your power and start rebuilding self-trust

📈 Why honoring your emotions (yes, even anger), setting boundaries, and choosing yourself creates a healthier life — and how real change begins when you stop shape-shifting to keep the peace

Tune in and let’s talk some sh*t.

👩About Melissa Crook
Melissa Crook is the Creator & Thought Leader of The Embracing Layers Network and a passionate advocate for women’s wellness and empowerment. Through her speaking, 1:1 Empowerment Sessions, Online Course Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life, and award-winning F.E.E.L Podcast, she helps women live aligned with their values, boundaries, and authentic selves. Her work centers on three core pillars: You’re Worth All of It, You’re Valuable Because of Who You Are, and You Get to Choose. Melissa lives in Fresno, CA with her husband, Brady, and has three adult daughters. She’s an active member of The Fresno County Women’s Chamber and a Community Advisor for The Gender and Leadership Group (GAL) at Fresno State University.

Thought Leader & Host, The Embracing Layers Network
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