Hypothangry: Imagining a hypothetical confrontation, then playing out the fight youd hypothetically have with that person inside your own brain. Fantasy fights are often conducted with loved ones or friends, but can occur with total strangers. (See: hyp

I got a concussion in December 2018. It took me 15 months to recover, and the symptoms still come up to this day when Im stressed, flying, or in a hot tub. I knew nothing about concussions, and certainly didnt expect depression, panic attacks, skitterin

My morning routine is nothing short of sacred, gifting me calm, grounded energy, a happier mood, and improved stress resilience as I move throughout my day. In this episode, Ill share the history of my mornings, starting twenty years ago fresh out of reh

Holley M. Kholi-Murchison (she/her) is an entrepreneur committed to shaping the future of work and learning for evolving professionals. She teaches and coaches through her communication studio Oratory Glory, and is a founding partner at HOLI. Brands, a th

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If you follow me on Instagram, youll know I am a voracious hiker. I love inspiring you to get out on your local trails, but I often hear the idea of hiking is intimidating, and youre not sure where to start. In this episode, my friend and outdoor advent

In this Just Melissa episode, I share all the details of yet another self-experiment with life-changing resultscold showers. When I vowed to take a freezing cold shower every day for 30 days in February 2020, I hoped they would be the missing factor in f

Ive been on hiatus for several months now, and Im not exactly tiptoeing back in, #blacklivesmatter. Im also going to say the word racist a lot. If that makes you uncomfortable, this episode isdefinitelyfor you. Today, Im talking to my white listen

Dr. Nicole LePera (she/her), also known as The Holistic Psychologist,is the founder of the Mindful Healing Center in Philadelphia, and trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School.In this episode, Dr. LePera breaks down the v

In this Just Melissa episode, Im helping you navigate the questions, peer pressure, and social challenges that may arise when you commit to a sober lifestyle, do a Whole30, or take on an Im not drinking right now experiment. Ill share how to say no g