Embrace What You Want!

in this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon talks about her top tips on how to set new years goals in 2024 while chatting through a few of her goals in the new year.

in this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon and her sister talk about the stresses of the holidays season like money, over consumption, comparison, and more.

in this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon briefly discusses tipping culture and why you need to tip your servers at a sit down restaurant. she also talk about some food industry horror stories she’s seen online and some of her own bad stories she’s experienced as a server on main street in tennessee.

y’all, it’s no secret that there are MAJOR differences between living in a small town vs. city. There’s no arguing that which is why melon dives into some of the cultural differences between her Tennessee small town and living in a city.

just about everyone and their mother has an opinion about just ANYTHING nowadays - especially online. in this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon talks through her recent “hate comment” situation and gives you actionable tips on how you can endure hate comments in this trolling, digitized world.

gratitude. it’s the one thing we all know we need, but it is hard in practice. on this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, Melon goes over some advice from Reddit on how you can remain grateful even when times are tough. tune in to learn more. IG @embracewhatyouwantpodcast

going to Lee university (Christian college), Juju and I had a lot of rules that we had to abide by. Both okay ones and eh ones. In this episode, we dive deep into the community covenant and talk through our college experiences.

In this episode of the Embrace What You Want Podcast, I go deep into my ghosting experience last month. It Frickin sucked. Here’s what you can do to get through ghosting and to make it to the other side. Much love.

have you ever felt like the more you pushed for something to happen, the further it seemed to be? In this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon chats through some of the drawbacks of fixating, obsessing, and chasing a certain outcome - and what you can do to take steps back from the chase game. Tune in to hear more! IG: @embracewhatyouwantpodcast

in this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon talks about just how bad comparison sucks — BUT she also leaves you with 5 tips to help you stop comparing your self to others. (So it’s not all doom and gloom.) Tune in to learn more! IG @embracewhatyouwantpodcast

As the battle between small town locals and Californians continues, I wanted to give my honest thoughts about what I think about the massive influx of Californians moving to my “small” Tennessee town. In this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, i will be going over both the pros and cons of this phenomenon. IG: @embracewhatyouwantpodcast

In this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon discusses the latest in Long Covid News — which is a possible blood test for those dealing with long haulers. The study found that those with long COVID have irregular t-cells, low cortisol, and reactivated latent viruses like EBV. It’s an exciting day for those in the LC community, indeed!

In this episode of the embrace what you want podcast, melon talks through what the October slide is AND goes over a few tips to get through the October slide for optimal health. This episode is especially for those dealing with chronic illness, POTS, long COVID, or autoimmune issues. Happy healing!

Because I don’t feel like a “romance guru” by any means, I felt like i should turn to ChatGPT for wisdom about all things romance. In this episode, I ask the ai about dating apps, love, marriage, breakups, and more. I wouldn’t say ChatGPT is a expert on love, but it did give me a template to dive further into the discussion centered around romantic love.

Today is a sad day, YouTube just announced new policies regarding “medicinal misinformation” which censors many alternative and natural health channels like Dr. Berg’s channel on YouTube. Here is what you need to know about these new policies and why it is incredibly dangerous for the future of health-related content.

TikTok just isn’t for me anymore. Here is why.

In this episode, I talk about AHCC in regards to HPV and immune health. Here, I’ll discuss what AHCC is, what HPV is, what’s in AHCC, and some of the benefits of AHCC. If you have HPV, know I am with you and wish you well healing.

Do you feel like you’re in a never-ending cycle of researching but never taking action? I’m with you. In this episode, I talk about the power of just getting started and to quit theorizing about the things you want in life. (Book referenced: atomic habits by James Clear.)

In this episode, I discuss some of the health implications of over-drinking and some actionable tips to take steps back from drinking — if that’s a goal you have. “Binge drinking” can be a taboo thing to talk about, but it doesn’t have to be. I think the more we have open conversation about alcohol, the better we’re able to make health-conscious steps that make the most sense for our own lives.

In this episode, I run through some of the frequently asked questions I’ve gotten about parasite cleansing, mold, herbal remedies, long COVID, EBV, and more.

I’m just now starting to taste the other side of healing after getting COVID in December 2022 — and then dealing with debilitating long haulers, parasite, and mold illness symptoms since. Here is where I wish I would’ve started in my journey. (This is not medical advice. I am not a doctor, and this is just my own personal story. Do talk your doctor before trying anything new.)

It’s been a while since my last podcast episode….. I unfortunately contracted COVID at a hostel when I was backpacking Europe in December 2022. I’ve been bed bound for the past 4 months. GI issues. Palpitations. Chronic ear infections. Vertigo. Confusion. Chronic fatigue. Loss of appetite. Numbness of the face and hands. It’s honestly been a whirlwind of symptoms. My hope is that in this episode, if you are going through long COVID or another chronic illness, I want you to know you are not alone. There are many of us out there dealing with similar ranges of symptoms. :/ I wish us both healing.

In this episode, I talk about how you can set goals for 2023, some new years resolution ideas, AND share some of my own personal goals this new year. Listen in the learn more!

As a straight A student, who went to a Christian university, and has toxic people pleasing tendencies, I’ve always been the one to put my own wants on the backburner. It wasn’t until 24 or 25 when I started living a life that I truly wanted to live. But the only way to do that, is to let some people down. In this episode, learn a bit of my backstory and how you can quit caring so much about what others think about your life.

I am currently reading “how to win friends and influence people” by dale carnegie, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with it. so, i decided to put my own twist on some of his advice! the section is originally titled “6 ways to make people like you” but I wanted to shake it up a little and change it to “how to be a better friend or acquaintance” — because we can all be a better friend! so if you’re interest in this topic, be sure to tune in. :)

Are you thinking about traveling to Bend, OR this next year? In this episode, I talk about some of the top things to do in bend, oregon if you’re looking to explore. From snowboarding Mt. Bachelor to taking a day trip to Crater Lake National Park, there is no shortage of things to do in Bend and the surrounding areas. Listen in to get my top recs!

In this episode, Melon discusses what it’s like to be a “serial hobbyist” and goes over some of the benefits to having “too many hobbies”. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, I talk about some of my top tips on how you can backpack europe on a budget. I mean… I found my flight to europe for $297. That’s a steal! From accommodation to entertainment and more, I cover what you need to know to keep your trip affordable. Listen in to find out more!