Your BFF Podcast

On today's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel prepares to undergo a total life transformation at the capable hands of Life and Health Coach Abby Krone. Listen in as they discuss the mental benefits of cleaning house (in every sense of the words), identifying your anchors and how small changes can lead to big results.   Follow Abby Krone @kronehealthandlifecoaching on Instagram or send her an email to kronehealthandlifecoaching@gmail.com   Follow Mel @musiccitymel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast @yourbffpod on @Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms  (@ryanbottoms) on Twitter.    Visit our website (www.yourbffpodcast.com)or send us an email to yourbffpod@gmail.com with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel is joined by author of The Friend Zone and of the much anticipated novel The Happy Ever After Playlist, Abby Jimenez. Spoilers abound in this episode so make sure you check out both of these books before tuning in! There's lots of discussion about both books, the beauty of female friendships (IRL and in the characters we're reading) and sacrifice in relationships.   Follow Abby on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Visit her website here and make sure to purchase The Friend Zone and The Happy Ever After Playlist.   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

The Love Is Blind love fest continues on this week’s episode of Your BFF Podcast when Kelly Chase joins Mel to talk about vulnerability, self love and what made her decide to pursue her passion of life and health coaching.    Don’t worry! We also talk about Love Is Blind so if you haven’t watched the show, beware- spoilers abound! Kelly talks about the process of being on the show and what really happened after the cameras stopped rolling post wedding episode.    Send in your small business shoutouts to yourbffpod@gmail.com.   Follow Kelly @chaselifewithkelly on Instagram and Facebook and @chaselifewkelly on Twitter. To talk to Kelly about her coaching services, shoot her an email to chaselifewithkellyc@gmail.com   Follow Mel @musiccitymel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast @yourbffpod on @Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms  (@ryanbottoms) on Twitter.    Visit our website (www.yourbffpodcast.com)or send us an email to yourbffpod@gmail.com with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today’s episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel gets served all kinds of Love Is Blind tea courtesy of resident cool girl Lauren Chamblin aka LC! Spoilers abound in this episode so if you haven’t watched the show (and why haven’t you?) you’ve been warned!    Today’s small business shoutouts go to Mama Pita, Mama’s Pantry and Brand to Paper.    Follow LC on Instagram and Twitter!   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

Well, this escalated quickly. On the latest episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel is joined by OG BFF to chat about the current state of the world and a bit about family dynamics while in quarantine.    Guys, we are in unprecedented times. Even in the few days since we recorded this, things have changed dramatically and will be changing even more. For some fun ways to connect in the coming days, follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! The first Wine and Watch is coming so download google chrome and the Netflix party app!   Follow Jen on Instagram and Twitter!   Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel is joined by author of Rethink Love, the brilliant and insightful Monica Berg. Whether you are single, newly dating, in a long term relationship, or married this book is full guidance that will have you rethinking love and how our relationships with ourselves impact our romantic relationships. Get ready to let go of belief sets that don't belong to you or that no longer serve you and say goodbye to Cinderella syndrome. The princess saves herself in this one, y'all!   Find Monica on her website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And purchase her book Rethink Love here.    Make sure to check out the small business shoutouts from today's episode: Destinations By Jill, Poppy and Co and Triad Stage.   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On the season 2 premiere of Your BFF Podcast, Mel is joined by Netflix's The Circle alum Sean Taylor. Listen in as they chat about behind the scenes moments, body positivity and what it means to truly love ourselves.   Follow Sean on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Check out her merch here!    To donate to the rebuilding of the Tennessee communities affected by the tornadoes, check out these links:   Nashville TN Store The Community Foundation Nashville Soccer   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Your BFF Podcast! On the last episode of the year and the first season, Mel talks about four mindsets we should leave behind in 2019 and three we should carry with us into 2020! She also announces the winner of the Christmas Care Package Giveaway!    Season 2 release date coming soon!    Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel talks to friend and creator of Instant Loss about how she lost 125lbs, how to maintain your healthy lifestyle during the holidays, and about her brand new cookbook Instant Loss: Eat Real, Lose Weight.    Find Brittany on Instagram, Facebook, and on her website!   Want to enter to win a Christmas Care Package from your resident BFF that includes copies of BOTH of Brittany's cookbooks, Atticus Poetry's latest book, and lots of other goodies? Join us on Flick (it's free and easy!) to find out how! The post will be at the top! If you're having trouble, shoot us an email and we'll send you the link!   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338.    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

Happy Thanksgiving from Your BFF Podcast! The holidays are all about spending time with family, so we’re kicking off this holiday season right with OG BFF Jen Bottoms! On today’s episode Mel and Jen talk about the art of manifestation, dressing for the life you want and getting comfortable with the surrender.In the spirit of the holiday, the girls also talk about the things they're grateful for including but not limited to poke bowls and pumpkin spice lattes.   Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram!   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today’s episode, Mel chats with New York Times Best Selling author Atticus about what inspires him, the masks we all wear, and why we’re all so scared of being vulnerable. We also learn the truth about Atticus’s handwriting, what kind of sandwich he would be, and if he snores. Because these are obviously the things BFFs talk about. Also, can we make #MelAndAtticusGoToFrance a thing? Because it should be a thing. #ManifestYall    Find Atticus at www.atticuspoetry.com and on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.    Need more of the voice that’s a velvet robe for the soul? Of course you do! Make sure to check out the Naked on Cashmere Podcast. We find it pairs well with a glass of Lost Poet Wine!    If you would like to donate to To Write Love on her Arms, click here.    Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

Join Mel as she sits down with Founder of FASHOM, Mitali Saxena, and stylists Kristin Nilsen, Elena Olsen and Michelle Bernard to discuss the FASHOM experience, holiday trends, body positivity and how to love our bodies exactly as they are.    Find FASHOM at their website and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!   Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!    Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Flick! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!    Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.    Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today's episode of Your BFF Podcast, we say so long (for now) to Resident Guest Cohost and all around badass, Nat. Join Mel and Nat as they discuss some of their fears and play the first ever (according to Google so it must be true) podcast game of Never Have I Ever. Special thanks and ALL THE GRATITUDE to Nat for being a part of this podcast for the last couple of months. Nat came in and worked her fabulous ass off. She fought time differences, hectic work schedules and recording schedules to make these last months not just happen, but to be AWESOME. She gave us her heart and soul. She lifted us up and she made us laugh. She showed us that when you have a dream, you make that shit happen.....and, well, we think she's a true BFF. Find her on social media and let her know what a kick ass job she did! We wish you the biggest success ever on your upcoming podcast and novel. You will always have a home here at Club BFF. We love you. Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this spooktacular Halloween edition of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat discuss the essential rules of surviving a horror movie. Which rule would trip you up (literally) and leave you at the hands of Ghost Face/Michael Myers/The Blob? Did we leave out a rule that you think is essential in surviving a horror movie? Let us know by tagging @yourbffpod on social media or using #YourBFFPod. Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

What behavior is truly petty and what is considered justifiable? Join Mel and Nat as they talk about some of the pettiest things they've done and whether or not they get the justified stamp of approval. Weigh in with your thoughts using #YourBFFPod on Twitter!  Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On today’s episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat discuss their kinks and the things that bring them joy. Strong forearms and a high TGQ? Carbs? A nap where you wake up and Obama is president again? Taking your bra off at the end of the day? Blanket forts with Leonardo DiCaprio? Buttered popcorn with a side of clogged arteries? Aggressive highlighting? Target? All signs point to yes.  Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat are dishing out some of their favorite unpopular opinions. Does Showgirls deserve an Oscar? Is Kelly Kapowski a basic bitch? Listen. Don't you dare @ us.  The girls also share some unpopular opinions sent in from listeners via social media and it would seem someone out there is just trying to shake up the Beyhive.  Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat discuss what makes someone hot. And their views may shock you. Dead eyes? Yup. A Star is Born Bradley Cooper covered in piss and vomit? Hell yes. Also in this episode, Nat explains how she calculates someone’s level of hotness based on a little thing called the TGQ. Warning: Once you hear this episode, you can’t unhear it. You’ve been warned. Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat discuss some of the defining moments in their lives and how they were changed because of them. We learn about a defining relationship in Nat’s life and how the loss of a friend went on to shape Mel’s future. This episode does contain some discussion of depression and suicide and may be triggering to some listeners. If you’re struggling, there is help out there and you are not alone. Call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Nat discuss how they simply can't adult. Listen in as the girls discuss making your own spaghetti sauce, the art of sewing a button, and if folding a fitted sheet is a metaphor for life. Do you really have to let go of your whimsical, crazy life to become an adult? If so, we don't want it!  Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Mel talks to  DJ Nash (creator of ABC’s A Million Little Things) about the experience that went on to shape this show and the trajectory of his life, how we can all love each other better, and how it’s okay to not be okay. There are some major season one spoilers in this episode as well as some talk about the upcoming second season. This episode contains some discussion about suicide which may be upsetting to some listeners. If you need support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.  You can catch A Million Little Things on ABC starting 9/26/19 9pm EST/8pm CST after Grey’s Anatomy.  Make sure to DJ Nash on Twitter and Instagram! You can also follow the show on Twitter and Instagram!  Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this week's episode, Mel welcomes the beautiful and talented Natalie Dixon-Gibson (aka Ex-Pat Nat) to Club BFF allllll the way from the UK as they chat boy bands who probably should just stop (We're lookin' at you 5-2!!!) and Cancel Culture. Is it toxic or sometimes warranted? The verdict is in..... Follow Nat on Twitter and Instagram and let her know how amazing she is! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel talks with Jackie Gronlund about her book Finding Home, her journey to defining what ‘home’ means to her, why it’s hard to be authentic on social media when times are tough, and what it was like coming out as bisexual in the Christian community. Follow Jackie on Instagram and YouTube! Get her book here! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel sits down with holistic nutritionist/NPC Figure competitor/General Manager of Harvest by Labcanna/Actual Badass, Erin Crawford, to discuss her journey to good health, healing her cancer holistically (seriously!), the benefits of CBD, and why the world needs places like Harvest.  Follow Erin on Instagram! You can also check out Labcanna for all their amazing CBD goodies including the TenneCBD brand! Also, make sure to check out Harvest by Labcanna! Want to try Banza pasta? Check them out here to find them at a store near you! **Correction: In the episode, it was stated that the legal limit of THC is 0.03%, but it is actually 0.3%** Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this mini episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel speaks a little about her journey with chronic illness and shares some tips on how to better advocate for yourself as well as how to be a better support system for those you love with chronic illnesses.  She also reveals the next Resident Guest BFF Co-host! Make sure to listen to Mel this week on The Better You with one of our favorite BFFS, Kacie Main. Check out some of the folks she mentioned in this episode: TenneCBD,  Harvest by Labcanna, Instant Loss, Cookie and Kate, and Minimalist Baker. Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this week's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel sits down with her dear friend, blogger/community activist Lindsey Langley, to discuss the adoption process as a single woman and real talk about #momlife.  Follow Lindsey on Instagram! You can also follow her and Kemiya via their Instagram and their website. Want to get involved with Project NENA? Click here to find out how! Check out Youth Villages here! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast Goes to Church, Mel talks with YouTube sensation Mario Spinetti about persistence, manifesting our dreams, and how sometimes we need to set fire to the bridges of our past to step into our true passions. Y’all!!! The amount of truth bombs, insight, and soul in this interview are nothing less than magical!  Follow Mario Spinetti on Instagram and subscribe to his YouTube channel! Go show him some love! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

On this bittersweet episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Kacie say goodbye to the #SummerForSelf Challenge and discuss what they learned about themselves along the way. They also talk about the intricacies of disagreeing with those we love most when it comes to big issues and what it means to truly allow yourself to love and be loved. Though this is Kacie's last episode with the show (for now), the impact she has left behind will linger as we embark on the next 40 days. Special thanks to Kacie for sharing her #SummerForSelf Challenge with us, for helping us to grow, own our shit, and for being an integral part of the BFF community. Part of the reason Your BFF Podcast was born was to create an environment of love, support, and encouragement, especially amongst women. Kacie embodies all of these qualities beautifully and she will be missed. Go listen to her now podcast The Better You Podcast  NOW!!!  Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Listen to this episode to find out how to make it happen! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

During this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Kacie talk about what it means to truly feel enough, managing stress, how our upbringings and surroundings mold our habits, how to find closure, and why Albert Einstein knew what was up when it came to the concept of energy. As the #SummerForSelf draws to a close, we want to know how the challenge helped you to grow. What behaviors are you more aware of now? How have you grown in in the last few weeks? We want to hear from you! Call, email, send us a carrier pigeon! We want to know how #SummerForSelf impacted you! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Listen to this episode to find out how to make it happen! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

On this episode, Mel and Kacie discuss the reasons we all distance ourselves from those we love (and how we can live in our truths while accepting the feedback of others), lessons learned from their biggest ‘failures’, what happiness means to them, and how the laws of attraction are REAL. Hear them out okay?  It's not to late to join the #SummerForSelf Challenge! Just click here! Make sure to use #SummerForSelf and #IChooseMeForSummer to document your challenge online! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

We're halfway through the #SummerForSelf Challenge and this week Mel and Kacie discuss the importance of owning your sh*t in all things and how/why we allow other people (or our perceptions of what other people think of us) to affect how we live our lives.  Shout out to Kate, LisaPizza, and Janae for being a part of today's episode! It's not to late to join the #SummerForSelf Challenge! Just click here! Make sure to use #SummerForSelf and #IChooseMeForSummer to document your challenge online! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

On the next #SummerForSelf episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Kacie discuss why taking ownership in our relationships is so important and how some of our happiest memories can help clue us in on what things and people truly set our soul on fire.  The girls also dive into some of their goals and how asking yourself three important questions (*hint* they’re one of the journal prompts) can help you to better align yourself with your purpose.  Special love and thanks to Nicole and Nelcy who submitted questions and feedback about the challenge this week! It's not to late to join the #SummerForSelf Challenge! Just click here! Make sure to use #SummerForSelf and #IChooseMeForSummer to document your challenge online! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

Join Mel and Kacie as they talk about their first five days on the #SummerForSelf Challenge. Will Kacie be able to leave her phone in the back seat? Will Mel literally live in the bathroom for the next 35 days as a result of all the water she's drinking? Tune in to find out! The girls also respond to some listener feedback about their experiences with the challenge left on the BFF Hotline! Shout out to listeners Katy, April, and Sam! it's not to late to join the #SummerForSelf Challenge! Just click here! Make sure to use #SummerForSelf and #IChooseMeForSummer to document your challenge online! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

We kick off Kacie Main’s guest host residency by getting to know each other a little better with a rapid fire Q and A and a few questions that dig deep. Kacie and Mel detail their personal versions of the #SummerForSelf Challenge and tell you how you can get involved and choose YOU this summer! CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains depictions of sexual assault that some people may find disturbing. If you want to avoid this content, please skip Join the #SummerForSelf Challenge here! Make sure to use #SummerForSelf and #IChooseMeForSummer to document your challenge online! Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.    

Your BFF Podcast is celebrating 10K downloads and the first ever member of the guest co-host residency, Kacie Main. On this episode, we discuss Kacie's #SummerForSelf Challenge. For the next few weeks, #YourBFFPod will be all about self reflection, aligning ourselves with our purposes, and owning our sh*t! Click here to read about the challenge and join us!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation!  Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Kacie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On the second installment of our How to Live Your Life series, Mel and Producer Eric answer listener questions live form PodX in Nashville, TN. Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation!  Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

Join Mel as she reflects on 35 things she learned before turning 35 next week such as owning your shit and the importance of a good strapless bra. Do you want to see Your BFF Podcast Live? Join Mel and Producer Eric on Sunday June 2nd at 3:20pm for our live, interactive show! Visit the PodX website and use code BFF for 10% off your tickets! Send your life advice questions to yourbffpod@gmail.com and we might answer them during the live show! Want to win a ticket to the PodX festivities for Saturday and Sunday? Email us your name, phone number, and why you want to attend PodX for a chance to win admission to the convention!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation!  Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast Mel talks self discovery, owning your sh*t, and finding your purpose with author of I Gave Up Men For Lent: The Story of a Jaded, Hopelessly Romantic, Health-concious Party Girl's Search for Meaning, Kacie Main.  Purchase Kacie's book on Amazon! Follow Kacie on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Do you want to see Your BFF Podcast Live? Join Mel and Producer Eric on Sunday June 2nd at 3:20pm for our live, interactive show! Visit the PodX website and use code BFF for 10% off your tickets! Send your life advice questions to yourbffpod@gmail.com and we might answer them during the live show! Want to win a ticket to the PodX festivities for Saturday and Sunday? Email us your name, phone number, and why you want to attend PodX for a chance to win admission to the convention!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation!  Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.

On this bittersweet episode of Your BFF Podcast, we catch up on Mel’s journey to Texas Frightmare, Jen’s time in LA on the Sunset Strip and her opportunity to see Michelle Obama at the Ryman. Sadly, because life happens, we have to say goodbye (for now) to Jen while she is busy slaying the design world and we send her off with a few fave Jen moments and a reminder that it’s always okay to refocus and take care of yourself. However, the show will go on with Mel as your resident BFF and she hopes to make all of you, and Jen, proud.  Do you want to see Your BFF Podcast Live? Join Mel and Producer Eric on Sunday June 2nd at 3:20pm for our live, interactive show! Visit the PodX website and use code BFF for 10% off your tickets! Send your life advice questions to yourbffpod@gmail.com and we might answer them during the live show! Make sure you're following us on social media for the chance to win a ticket to PodX and be a part of the live audience! Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

Mel is flying solo to talk to you about happiness and the five life lessons she's learned that help her to lead a happier, healthier life. She wants to hear from you if you have any life lessons or words of wisdom you live by that help you maximize your happiness! Drop us an email or reach out to us via social media! Do you want to see Your BFF Podcast Live? Join us on Sunday June 2nd at 3:20pm for our live, interactive show! Visit the PodX website and use code BFF for 10% off your tickets!  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

This week Mel is holding down the fort with co-producer Eric while Jen prepares to leave on a jet plane to LA to live it up on the Sunset Strip. In true Mel fashion, she broke the actual mic, so our apologies if this episode sounds a little different than usual. On this episode Mel and Eric discuss the service industry and their good, bad, and absolutely ugly experiences. Do you have a particularly terrible or awesome service industry story you want to share with us? Email us at yourbffpod@gmail.com! Do you want to see Your BFF Podcast Live? Join us on Sunday June 2nd at 3:20pm for our live, interactive show! Visit the PodX website and use code BFF for 10% off your tickets!  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On the first installment of our How to Live Your Life series, Mel and Jen are joined by the hosts of the Turned Up Podcast, Jake Jones and Robert Venable, to discuss love, life, and everything in between. Also, kittens. Come see us at PodX and get 10% off your tickets using code BFF. We are taking our How to Live Your Life series before a live audience at 3:20pm on Sunday June 2nd! If you're in Nashville or coming to town for the convention, come see us alongside some of your favorite podcasters!  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

During the second half of our conversation with Neal Reddy, things go a little off the rails. There's talk of gratitude, kids with iPads, nail art, coffee milkshakes, if KISS is actually a good band, and how to get comfortable doing things solo. Oh, and also buttholes. And dick pics. We're so sorry.  All our love and gratitude to Neal for not only joining us for this special two part episode, but for saving the day to help us record when everything broke down all at once. Special thanks to our very own co-producer Eric Freeman and recording engineer/record producer Robert Venable for swooping in to rescue us when basically everything that could go wrong, did. Not all heroes wear capes.  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

Mel and Jen welcome the wonderful Neal Reddy into the studio to discuss his time on Queer Eye, how the experience changed his life, and why he's such an advocate for mental health. Part 1 of A Conversation with Neal Reddy is enlightening, touching, funny, and inspiring. Part 2 drops Wednesday April 10th!  All of our love and gratitude to Neal for not only joining us on this podcast but for  Follow Neal Reddy on Instagram and Twitter! All our love and gratitude to Neal for not only joining us for this special two part episode, but for saving the day to help us record when everything broke down all at once. Special thanks to our very own co-producer Eric Freeman and recording engineer/record producer Robert Venable for swooping in to rescue us when basically everything that could go wrong, did. Not all heroes wear capes.  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Jen discuss an April Fool's trick gone too far by a couple of famous YouTubers, a letter to the editor some lady with too much time on her hands wrote that also definitely went too far, and why people need positive affirmation. Speaking of things going too far, what do Maury Povich, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nikki Sixx, and Bradley Cooper all have in common? Find out as the girls challenge each other to a game of F*ck, Marry, Kill. Guys, the results were shocking. In unrelated news, Mel completely nerds out about the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and the new Avengers flick out later this month only to find out that Jen is completely unenthused. Blasphemy! Who else is still crying over the wrath of Thanos? Holla at your girl Mel on social media to let her know she is not alone. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Jen discuss flu tests, the Netflix original flick The Dirt, and the green eyed monster. The girls talk about jealousy and envy, the differences between the two and if it's ever productive to have those feelings. Jen takes a seat on Mel's therapy couch as they chat about gratitude and issue a challenge to each other and all of you! Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Jen discuss a variety of topics including cheesing your babies and pets (why, guys? Just, why?), why ants and roaches are the worst, that amazing guy dancing to the Post Malone song, The Queen Bee vs The Otter mentality, and representation in pop culture and fan fiction.  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter and Instagram!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

WE'RE OFF THE DEEP EEEEEEND....WATCH AS WE DIIIIVE INNNN.... Oh hi. We didn't see you there. On this week's episode of Your BFF Podcast we perform a horrifying moving version of Shallow. We discuss important issues like: -Bingeworthy tv shows. -Is A Star is Born really a good movie? -Who is Cardi B? Post Malone? What? -Why bro country should just die. -Why the Kardashians are the worst. Fight us.  -Going to the Florida Georgia Line Bar dressed as KISS, because being completely unrecognizable is the only way to go inside that bar. Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Special thanks to our co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On this episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Jen take the suggestion of their podcast BFF/sorta kinda IRL BFF Neal Reddy and play an enlightening game of 20 Questions. Would Jen rather be rich or famous? Mel dumped a guy because he was too WHAT?! Learn more about your new best friends and make sure to send in your answers to some of these questions so we can get to know you better!    Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions and to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. I mean, seriously.

On this special edition of Your BFF Podcast, Mel and Jen take on your toughest relationship questions with the help of their very special guest, Riki Rachtman, former host of MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and Loveline, and current host of the Cathouse Hollywood podcast!  Find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram! Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions and to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please.