
A faith-based podcast for Christian women navigating mental health, emotional healing, emotional sobriety, and the journey to wholeness in Christ. Hosted by Certified Faith-Based Coach Melanie Reyes, also known as your Focus Bestie, Real with Melanie is a raw, honest space where multi-passionate women come to heal, grow, and walk boldly in purpose. Each episode blends honest reflection, journal en... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | SpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | ||||

Why do I stay after I already know the truth? This episode is for the woman who got her confirmation, the proof, the pattern, the plain truth, and stayed anyway. Melanie Reyes, Certified Faith-Based Coach and your Focus Bestie, reads an open letter a... more
Why do I keep going back to what I know isn't good for me? This is an open letter for the Christian woman stuck in a cycle, whether it's a relationship, an ex, or a family dynamic she keeps returning to even though she knows it's breaking her.
In ... more
Why do I still feel guilty when God has already forgiven me? If you're a Christian woman asking that question, this open letter is for you. We talk about shame, guilt, and the difference between conviction and condemnation, and why your past was neve... more
Why do I feel behind in life? If you're a Christian woman asking that question, this open letter is for you. We talk about comparison, God's timing, and why your worth was never measured by a man-made timeline.
In this episode I share the therapy q... more
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God Knew My Heart Needed Her Voice ❤️
Melanie is truly a gift from God. What started as listening to her words became a beautiful friendship and a blessing in my healing journey.
Her podcast feels like sitting across from a friend having a real, honest, heart-to-heart conversation. She shares with such love, vulnerability, and faith that you can feel her heart behind every word.
Her book Kingdom Happily Ever After and her podcast helped me take my healing to another level. Through her wisdom,... more
I have known Melanie since I was 16 years old, when she was my youth leader. She has been a constant mentor, big sister, role model for me through many seasons of my life. I can honestly say she has faithfully loved Jesus and poured into others for decades. Her heart for women, her compassion, and her biblical wisdom shine through every episode. If you’re looking for a podcast that points you to Christ while walking through healing from trauma and mental health struggles, I can’t recommend it en... more
This podcast speaks to my soul. So much truth and love poured into each episode. Melanie is beautiful for sharing her journey in faith and healing. Thank you!!!
Lots of love Mel❤️🙏🏻
Such an honest and encouraging podcast. The Open Letter Series feels so personal and relatable, especially for anyone navigating healing, growth, and those seasons where you thought you’d be further along by now. A beautiful reminder that none of the journey is wasted and that God is still working, healing, and restoring along the way. So glad this podcast is back! 🤍
Mel, this message was very impactful and inspiring. Continue to allow God to use you. His timing and will for our lives is perfect.
Perfectly delayed for his Glory.
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Apple Podcasts | #122 |
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