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Episodes

Nov. 29, 2023

Pursuing What's Next with Melissa and Gretchen

Melissa sits down with Gretchen Cromwell, who does all the transcripts for the podcast. Gretchen and Melissa discuss what surprised them along the way, some memorable guests, and what's next for Pursuing Uncomfortable. Sign u...
Nov. 22, 2023

Pursuing the Truth with Judy Foreman

Join host Melissa as she interviews accomplished author and journalist, Judy Foreman. In this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, Judy shares about her experiences with chronic pain, passion for exercise, and her journey from ...
Nov. 15, 2023

Pursuing the Meaning of Your Dreams with Megan Mary

Megan has been fascinated by dreams since she was a child. She had both incredible flying dreams and disturbing nightmares, always wanting to understand their meaning. She would look up dream dictionaries but found them unsat...
Nov. 8, 2023

Pursuing a New Career at 50 with John Tarnoff

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, Melissa welcomes career transition coach John Tarnoff to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by mid to late career professionals. They delve into the statistics of job loss for individuals over 50, John's personal journey through various industr…
Guest: John Tarnoff
Nov. 1, 2023

Pursuing Bella Santini with Angela Legh

Welcome to another episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable! In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible Angela Legh, a children's author who has created something truly special with her Bella Santini Chronicles. Angela's bo...
Oct. 25, 2023

Pursuing the Happiness Habit with Kara Payton

Welcome to another episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable! In today's episode, titled "Pursuing the Happiness Habit with Kara Payton," our host Melissa is joined by special guest Kara. They dive into the power of internal conversations, the impact of subconscious beliefs, and the importance of reframing…
Guest: Kara Payton
Oct. 18, 2023

Episode 102: Pursuing Writing Romance with Liv Arnold

Welcome to another captivating episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable! In today's episode, we have the talented and insightful Liv Arnold joining us to talk about her journey as a romance writer and the powerful themes she explores in her books. Liv takes us on a fascinating exploration of her own exper…
Guest: Liv Arnold
Oct. 11, 2023

Episode 101: Pursuing a Less Stressful Life with Prof. Pete Alexander

In this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa welcomes special guest Prof. Pete Alexander, a multi-talented individual with a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share. Prof. Pete discusses the power of laughter as a stress relief technique and how it can positively impact our health a…
Guest: Professor Pete Alexander
Oct. 4, 2023

Episode 100: Pursuing Courageous Vulnerability with Justin Brien

Welcome to a special episode of the Pursuing Uncomfortable podcast. Today, we are joined by the incredible Justin Bryan, a mental health advocate, speaker, transformational coach, and author. Justin's journey is one of immense courage, vulnerability, and ultimately, triumph. From battling self-este…
Guest: Justin Brien
Sept. 27, 2023

Episode 99: Pursuing Sober Living with Megan Webb

In this episode of "Pursuing Uncomfortable," host Melissa is joined by guest Megan Webb to discuss the journey of pursuing sober living. Megan shares her personal story of addiction, recovery, and finding her purpose in helping others on their own sober journey. They delve into the importance of su…
Guest: Megan Webb
Sept. 20, 2023

Episode 98: Pursuing Healthy Boundaries with Sheryl Green

Welcome back to Pursuing Uncomfortable, the podcast where we dive deep into challenging topics to fuel personal growth and self-discovery. In today's episode, "Pursuing Boundaries," we have the incredible Sheryl Green joining us to share her journey towards establishing healthy boundaries in her li…
Guest: Sheryl Green
Sept. 12, 2023

Episode 97: Pursuing Creative and Successful Thinking with Wayne Faulkner

In this episode of "Pursuing Uncomfortable," host Melissa interviews Wayne Faulkner, an author and coach, about his journey as a writer and his unique approach to thinking and creativity. Wayne shares his four-step process of thinking, creating, meditating, and journaling, which he believes are ess…
Guest: Wayne Faulkner
Sept. 6, 2023

Episode 96: Pursuing Healthy Personal Finances with Skyler Fleming

Welcome to another episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable! In this episode, we have the incredible Skyler Fleming as our guest. Skyler is passionate about personal finance and believes that starting with the basics is the key to significant financial improvements. We'll be delving into various budgeting…
Guest: Skyler Fleming
Aug. 30, 2023

Episode 95: Pursuing Getting Real with Oli Anderson

I'm your host, Melissa, and in today's episode, we have a special guest joining us. Get ready to dive deep and challenge your beliefs as we sit down with Oli Anderson, an author and life coach, who will unpack the concept of deconstructing the ego and embracing realness. Oli shares his personal jou…
Guest: Oli Anderson
Aug. 23, 2023

Episode 94: Pursuing The Lolly Shop with Lauren Hackney

On this episode of pursuing uncomfortable, our guest, Lauren Hackney shares her incredible journey. Like many, she lost her job during the pandemic and was left to find a new path. She was encouraged to make a children's book around the bedtime stories she shared with her kids about a magic lollipo…
Guest: Lauren Hackney
Aug. 16, 2023

Episode 93: Pursuing Prayer Cards with Jenna Brocious

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, our guest Jenna Brocious takes us on her healing journey from childhood and shares how becoming a mother brought up unresolved pain. She discusses tapping into her true self and connecting with spiritual experiences, which eventually led her to create posi…
Guest: Jenna Brocious
Aug. 9, 2023

Episode 92: Pursuing AI with Josh Bachynski

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, join host Melissa as she dives into the world of AI with guest Josh Bachynski. They discuss the potential impact of AI on various industries, the financial opportunities it presents, and the need for caution and testing. The conversation also delves into t…
Guest: Joshua Bachynski
Aug. 2, 2023

Episode 91: Pursuing Sol Rising with Amanda and Ginny

Join Melissa, Amanda, and Ginny in this powerful episode of "Pursuing Uncomfortable," where they create a safe space to address the often unspoken experiences of addiction, trauma, and finding one's true self. Through their authentic and relatable stories, listeners are encouraged to embrace healin…
Guest: Amanda McKoy Flanagan & Ginny Olivas-Smith
July 26, 2023

Episode 90: Pursuing the Hero In You with the Hero Tribe

On this episode of PU, Melissa welcomes Sasha and Camilla - two of the three founders of the Hero Tribe. The three met in Vietnam over 10 years ago and bonded over their shared passion for embracing discomfort, experiencing new things, and connecting with others. The Hero Tribe was born out of thei…
Guest: The Hero Tribe
July 19, 2023

Episode 89: Pursuing Safe Swimming for Kids with Selena Willows

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa talks with guest Selena Willows about the importance of learning to swim and self-rescue, especially for children. Selena shares her concerns about infant swim rescue courses and offers her program Swim to Me, which teaches parents how to teac…
Guest: Selena Willows
July 19, 2023

Episode 89: Pursuing Safe Swimming for Kids with Selena Willows

With over 28 years of experience coaching children in high fear sports in and out of the water, Selena combines her coaching experience with her water safety background of coaching cold water survival for the military and tra...
July 12, 2023

Episode 88: Pursuing Healthy Children After Divorce with Rosalind Sedacca

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa welcomes guest Rosalind Sedacca to discuss the importance of pursuing healthy children after divorce. Staying together for the sake of the kids may not be the best option, as it can negatively impact their growth and relationships. Sedacca tel…
Guest: Rosalind Sedacca
July 5, 2023

Episode 87: Pursuing Going Dry with Sean Robinson

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa interviews guest Sean Robinson, author of "Going Dry," about his journey of overcoming habitual drinking and implementing positive change in his life. Sean discusses the impact of lifestyle changes on relationships and the importance of findin…
Guest: Sean Robinson
June 28, 2023

Episode 86: Pursuing Mother Nature for Health with Amy Stein

On this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, host Melissa invites guest Amy Stein, a healer who believes in the power of nature to heal mind, body, and spirit. Amy shares how her own experiences with chronic illness led her down the path of studying plant and energy medicine, as well as embracing som…
Guest: Amy Stein