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The FEEL Podcast: Women’s Empowerment, Emotional Wellness and Self-Leadership with Melissa Crook

The FEEL Podcast
Boundaries
FEEL Framework
Self-Care
Embracing Layers Network
Self-Worth
Healthy Boundaries
Values
Mental Health
The FEEL Podcast
Communication
Personal Growth
Body Image
Empowerment
Embracing Layers
Women's Empowerment
Trauma
Iran
Financial Empowerment
Self-Discovery
People-Pleasing

Hosted by Melissa Crook, the award-winning FEEL (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers) Podcast helps women with self-care, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, build confidence, and live authentically using the FEEL Framework. Bi-weekly Episodes include short mindset and empowerment conversations (Tuesdays) and guest interviews (Thursdays)... more

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Pamela Michaux
Guest sharing her healing journey and book
Author, speaker, entrepreneur
Episode: Healing from Trauma: Self-Love, Emotional Healing, and Finding Your Voice with Pamela Michaux
Eva Kennedy
Speaker and life coach focused on empowering women through values-driven living
Self-employed / Coach
Episode: Become the Woman You're Meant to Be: How Your Core Values Shape Your Purpose with Eva Kennedy
Nathalie Walton
Founder of BetterSleep, intentional and ascending
BetterSleep
Episode: Why You're Always Tired: The Hidden Truth About Sleep, Sleep Apnea & Reclaiming Your Health with Nathalie Walton
Rosamaria Mancini
Author and memoirist; subject of the episode, expatriate and self-leadership advocate
Self, memoir author
Episode: From Perfectionism to Peace: Setting Boundaries, Prioritizing Self-Care & Preventing Burnout with Rosamaria Mancini
Charlotte Feehan
FEEL staff member, frequent guest, top episode participant
Embracing Layers Network
Episode: The FEEL Podcast Celebrates 5 Years of Healing, Self-Care & Women's Empowerment!
Lisa Shield
Guest discussing healthy relationships and emotional wellness
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: The FEEL Podcast Celebrates 5 Years of Healing, Self-Care & Women's Empowerment!
Brady Crook
Partner to Melissa Crook, supporter and ally in FEEL journey
Personal partner, investor in FEEL project
Episode: The FEEL Podcast Celebrates 5 Years of Healing, Self-Care & Women's Empowerment!
Linda Grizely
Financial professional focused on helping women achieve financial wellness
Self-described truth-teller in finance; founder of Me Money Method
Episode: Money Mindset, Financial Boundaries & Guilt-Free Spending with Linda Grizely
Val Jones
Visionary, disruptive, sacred, unapologetic and intuitive
Episode: The Power of Putting Yourself First with Val Jones: Overcoming People Pleasing & Embracing Self-Care

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Melissa Crook
Host of the FEEL Podcast centered on women's empowerment, emotional wellness, and self-leadership; uses the FEEL Framework (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers)

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Melissa is AMAZING!

    Melissa has been one of my greatest supporters, and a woman I'm proud to know and call a friend. As the founder of the Embracing Layers Network, Melissa passionately provides resources, experts, and whatever information that would be helpful for women of all ages to know. I happen to be one of those "regulars," since my original podcast interview with her in 2023. I've been on multiple panels on various topics, and currently appreciate Melissa's feature of my debut memoir in her Substack Book Cl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana S Diaz: Speaker & Author
    United States6 months ago
  • Love Melissa and this show!

    Melissa is such a good host and conversationalist. I felt right at home and ready to connect in a beautiful and authentic manner. More than that, she is so passionate about sharing her learning and her light with others and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to connect. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MalHep
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent

    Melissa is an outstanding host I truly enjoyed our conversation on finding our empowerment within, to be the person we are meant to be. She has great insight and feedback. Loved the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gina Econ
    United Statesa year ago
  • UnshakableMe

    Melissa Crook is a great host and has a wealth of knowledge. We all want the "quick fix" but that doesn't lead to lasting change. It is through embracing the layers that you truly find your power and it was a joy sit down and unpack FEEL with Melissa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnshakableMe
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Must-Do Experience with a Powerhouse Host!

    Melissa is an incredible host who made me feel at ease right from the start. Her thoughtful questions and easygoing vibe made the experience unforgettable. If you’re invited to be a guest on her show, don’t miss the chance—she’s a powerhouse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gschoser
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes are noted for respectful, insightful conversations that meet listeners where they are in their personal growth journeys.
Listeners describe the host as warm, authentic, and empowering, with a knack for guiding uncomfortable conversations into practical growth.
The show is seen as a reliable resource for women looking to implement boundary-setting and self-leadership in personal and professional contexts.
Appeals to women seeking safe, candid discussions about self-care, boundaries, and empowerment.
Guests are praised for diversity, expertise, and actionable takeaways that listeners can apply in daily life.

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Iran Freedom & Human Rights: Zolal Habibi on Activism, Women’s Rights, and Global Change (Part One)
Q: How did your upbringing shape your view on leadership and activism for Iran's future?
She describes growing up with activist parents, witnessing torture victims firsthand, and assuming responsibility early on. This led to a belief that education and leadership among women could transform society, and that personal sacrifice by her family set a template for the next generation.
Iran Freedom & Human Rights: Zolal Habibi on Activism, Women’s Rights, and Global Change (Part One)
Q: Self-care and staying focused in such challenging times—what helps you maintain your energy?
Habibi explains that a combination of outlook, purpose, and surrounding oneself with inspiring role models keeps her going. They emphasize seeing themselves as part of a bigger mission and maintaining daily discipline and gratitude to sustain resilience.
Reclaiming Your Power, Redefining Success & Breaking Free from Self-Doubt with Dr. Audrey Schnell
Q: How can someone begin to reclaim agency and reduce self-doubt?
Cultivate curiosity over judgment, acknowledge past experiences without letting them define you, and ask for help when needed to move forward with practical steps that support your wellbeing.
Reclaiming Your Power, Redefining Success & Breaking Free from Self-Doubt with Dr. Audrey Schnell
Q: What is most important when defining your own success in a busy life?
Focus on internal boundaries and values to guide decisions; saying no to what doesn't align with those core values often yields more sustainable success than chasing external expectations.
Iran Freedom & Human Rights: Zolal Habibi on Activism, Women’s (Part 2)Rights, and Global Change
Q: How does the NCRI view religion in politics, and what misconceptions do you encounter?
Religion is a personal matter and should not dictate government; the movement emphasizes that core religious principles (like equality and peace) align with its broader democratic goals, while warning against weaponization of faith for political ends.

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A show focused on self-care, boundary setting, and personal growth for women, with conversations that blend practical mindset strategies and guest interviews. Across episodes, themes include money mindset, body positivity, boundaries in relationships, and leadership for women, often grounded in the host's FEEL framework (Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers). Notable are guests from finance, health, trauma recovery, and STEM, all sharing actionable tools for living authentically and reducing burnout, making it a solid fit for listeners seeking empowerment, governance of boundaries, and real-world strategies for daily life and work.

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1. Pamela Michaux
2. Eva Kennedy
3. Nathalie Walton
4. Rosamaria Mancini
5. Charlotte Feehan
6. Lisa Shield
7. Brady Crook
8. Linda Grizely

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