Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa adams

Podcast host, Melissa Adams is signing off with gratitude from the I Am Not My Pain Podcast. Thanks to the encouragement and purpose from her sponsor, Heroes Circle, Melissa began the show wishing to bring living with chronic illness out of the shadows and into the light! After four seasons including 100 episodes with 56 chronic illness warriors from all over the world, this podcast has proved to be a profound, inspiring, and healing experience for her and hopefully, for her listeners as well. Tune in to her final episode as she reflects on this remarkable journey and shares her final thoughts as well as appreciation to past guests and the chronic illness community. She wishes to remind the chronically ill to never forget your voice and your life are valuable and important in the world and it is possible to find ways to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. YOU are so much more than your illness and pain. And as always to remember you are not alone, and you are not your pain.  

Melissa Adams is certainly passionate about curling. She's taking Team Adams to the Scotties in Calgary later this week. It's her fifth time competing at the Tournament of Hearts. We'll speak with her.

Learning to teach math teachers better with Melissa Adams Corral, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, as she shares her experiences and advice on being a mathematics teacher educator, shares her work in considering teaching as community organizing, and her experience being awarded the AMTE Dissertation Award. Links from the episode Link to Dissertation Award page on AMTE (https://amte.net/awards/dissertation) Melissa Adams Corral, Gladys Helena Krause & Luz Maldonado Rodríguez (2023) “Va a Cambiar” - Identifying and Rejecting Border Patrol Pedagogies in a Dual Language Classroom, Journal of Latinos and Education, DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2023.2257374 (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15348431.2023.2257374) Radical Equations: Civil Rights from Mississippi to the Algebra Project by Bob Moses and Charles E. Cobb (https://bookshop.org/p/books/radical-equations-civil-rights-from-mississippi-to-the-algebra-project-robert-moses/9001275) Latina to Latina: Living Icon Dolores Huerta Is Still Fighting the Good Fight (https://latina-to-latina.simplecast.com/episodes/living-icon-dolores-huerta-is-still-fighting-the-good-fight) Teaching Math Teaching Episode 81 - Frances Harper: Community Engaged Scholarship (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com/81) Krause, G.H. Worlds and words: entangling mathematics, language, and context in newcomer classrooms. ZDM Mathematics Education (2023). (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11858-023-01516-0 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11858-023-01516-0) Gallo, S., & Adams Corral, M. (2023). Transborder Literacies of (In)Visibility. Journal of Literacy Research, 55(1), 101–123. (https://doi.org/10.1177/1086296X231163127) https://doi.org/10.1177/1086296X231163127 Mathematics Teacher Educator Podcast (https://mtepodcast.amte.net/) Special Guest: Melissa Adams Corral.

13 Melissa Adams Through The Wilderness by Golden Hills

Chicago will once again host Lollapalooza this weekend -- a massive multi-day concert experience, known the world over for bringing the biggest names in music together. In the wake of recent viral videos of high-profile artists like Cardi B and Drake being hit by flying objects from fans, host Arielle Raveney speaks with two music industry professionals -- tour manager Melissa Adams and Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn (performing this year at Lolla) -- about live performance etiquette in 2023, and whether standard manners at these shows depend on the generation. Sylvan Esso Instagram  

Gladys Krause from William & Mary, Melissa Adams-Corral from U Texas Rio Grande Valley, and Luz Maldonado Rodríguez from Texas State discuss their article, "Developing awareness around language practices in the elementary bilingual mathematics classroom," published by the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, Volume 15. Article URL (free): https://jume-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/JUME/article/view/462  Gladys's professional webpage Melissa's professional website Luz's professional webpage List of episodes

In this episode, I chat with Melissa Adams and Jennifer Crook, the founders of Destination PD. What is Destination PD? It's a professional development offering that takes a unique approach to personalized learning for teachers. Unlike traditional PD programs, Destination PD uses unconventional techniques to immerse teachers in the learning experience. In this conversation, we explore the inspiration behind their innovative approach, the impact it has had on the teachers they work with, and the challenges they have faced along the way. Join us for an engaging discussion on how Destination PD is changing the game for professional development. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Melissa Adams Melissa Adams is the Director of Institutional Technology and Innovation for China Spring ISD.  She is a wife and mom of three kids. Melissa has been in education for the past 20 years with the last five in leadership promoting innovation & technology in the classroom. Her passion is supporting teachers through Destination PD to deliver high quality learning & experiences. Connect With Melissa Adams Melissa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissala5 Melissa on Instagram: https://instagram.com/melissala5 Melissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.l.adams.5 About Jennifer Crook Jennifer Crook is a fun-loving, adventure-seeking, educational enthusiast with twenty-nine years of service in public schools. She is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at China Spring ISD. Jennifer  is dedicated to creating awe-inspiring experiences for educators and is driven by her why to deliver professional development that is truly destination-worthy.  Connect With Jennifer Crook Jennifer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdcrook Connect With Destination PD https://www.destinationpdtogo.com  

Staying grounded and present when everything is changingIn our first podcast episode, we cover the big question: How do I stay present and grounded while everything is changing? Geneva Robins and Melissa Adams answer this giant question and chat about their favourite topic, Reiki. What do you do when everything turns upside down? Reiki really helps us to feel supported through big changes. When we are full of worry or concern, Reiki helps to hold space for our highest good. The Reiki therapist holds a high-vibration space for you to join that energy that you want to stay in. Grounded and powerfulReiki is a practice Melissa can always return to; it has been life-changing and magical. For Geneva, Reiki is so transformational. It's a doorway to the Divine. As Reiki practitioners, we learn to tap into that energy and information. It creates a space where you can open up to your insight and wisdom.Daily practice for Melissa is all about grounding. Planting her feet on the earth and allowing that sturdy earth energy to move through is a tool she learned in Level I Reiki. Guided meditation is also a big part of Melissa's practice that helps her even on the hardest day. Her favourites include Sam Harris meditations, LunaHolistic meditations, and Insight Timer.Even for an experienced meditator, guided meditation can help settle things when you're in big emotions.Geneva's practice when things are really shaken up is to get help from others. Asking for help can be the world's hardest thing. She will book in for wellness sessions as soon as she spots that she's in a big moment. The power of having someone listen to your story without agenda is a huge gift.Getting outside in nature is the magic reset for Geneva and her family. Just breathing in the forest for even a moment is an anchor to the slow vibration of nature and helps to bring in that grounded feeling. It helps slow us down to a true state of rest.Mindful breathing and awareness of the body's sensations are also a big part of Geneva's self-care practice. Each feeling has a sensation in the body. Mindful breathing into the sensation and creating space around the feeling helps the feeling move and shift.Stay in your BubbleClearing the aura is also an important part of the practice as well. The aura is an electromagnetic field around your body and helps us feel cozy yet able to expand. You feel protected and clear and in your bubble. You are less affected by other people's energy and more centred in the calm space inside. Reiki really helps us stay in that clear and vibrant energy bubble.What is Reiki?A listener asked 'What is Reiki?' In a session, you can release blocks of energy or emotion. You and your practitioner set a positive intention about how you'll feel when that emotion is cleared. Usually, an intention is something like feeling balanced, centred, peaceful and joyful. And then you just lay down, relax and receive the energy. The session is a combination of gentle touch or hands just above the body.The Reiki practitioner is the conduit for the energy of your intention to flow through. Basically, Reiki is setting an intention of how you want to feel and then relaxing into the energy. It helps you to reset to the calm energy inside. Reiki creates the bridge between where you are and the frequency of your intention.Reiki is the energy and also the system of how the energy flows. As practitioners, we've learned a method to tap into the frequency of Reiki and transmit it to our clients. You can learn Reiki! We teach in-person and online in hybrid classes. We have classes starting every season.If you want to learn more about the power of spiritual wellbeing, a great book is 'How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence' by Michael Pollan. The book is about psychedelics, but Reiki is another way to tap into this transformational power too! "Microdosing on the Universe" is how Geneva thinks about Reiki. :)We'll have a new episode every month! Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Add your question to the comments below or record your question here: https://www.lunaholistic.com/podcast/ LunaHolistic Podcast TranscriptStaying Grounded And Present While Everything Is ChangingHosted by:             Geneva Robins – LunaHolistic Facilitated by:        Melissa AdamsPodcast Air Date:  October 15, 2022Episode: LHP010:05  Welcome – Introduction to this episodeGENEVA ROBINS: Welcome to the LunaHolistic podcast! I'm your host, Geneva Robins, and every month on this podcast, we'll talk about Reiki, as well as answering your questions on all things spiritual. We are gratefully located in Calgary in Treaty 7 territory. Thank you all, and welcome to the show!Welcome to the LunaHolistic podcast! My name is Geneva Robins, and I'm here with Melissa Adams today. On this podcast, we talk about Reiki and all things spiritual, our favourite topic. And we're so glad you're here! Welcome. Thank you for being here, Melissa. [laughs]MELISSA ADAMS: Thank you for having me!GR: Before we get rolling, especially because this is our first episode, I'd like to start with a moment of deep and true gratitude for the Indigenous peoples of the world, and in particular, the people where we live in Calgary, the Treaty 7 Nations: the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, the Nakoda, and Métis Nations. Thank you and welcome. And maybe we'll start with just a collective breath of gratitude. So, everybody, wherever you are, maybe keep your eyes open, if you're driving! Just take a nice, deep breath, and notice the land that you are on right now. Notice the deep, deep roots of all of the plants around you, all of the animals and birds and insects that might be living on those plants, the air, the sky, the sun, the moon – just noticing all of nature. The water flowing, maybe in rivers or creeks or groundwater around you, maybe even the ocean, wherever that happens to be in relation to where you're sitting. Just notice it, all of that, and just sending a deep thanks for all of the gifts that we've been so graciously given, just by getting to be wherever you happen to be on the planet right now. Thank you. Ah, gotta love gratitude!MA: Yeah, it's nice!GR: Beautiful way to start, it's a beautiful way to start.MA: Absolutely.GR: Thank you so much for being here with me, Melissa.MA: Thank you for having me. GR: Melissa is a fellow practitioner at LunaHolistic where we do Reiki. Maybe we can start by talking about what Reiki is and maybe how you got into this crazy stuff. [laughs]MA: [laughs] Yeah, I'd love to.GR: Yeah, what does Reiki mean to you? 3:16  Reiki as a practice that has awakened my soulMA: Well, I think Reiki has just been, for me, like, a practice that I can always come back to. And it's something that has awakened me, awakened my soul, and it's been so life-changing. So, I first kind of experienced or learned and heard of Reiki when I still lived in Ontario and my massage therapist was attuned to Reiki, but I never went to see her for that, actually, although she was magical. Every time I went to see her, I would kind of open up to her and I would ask her questions. I would ask her questions about spirituality. Like, I was in my, getting into my later '20s when I started, kind of, asking these questions. So, I always just felt better – whenever I would see her, I always felt better afterwards, like the world was a little brighter after spending my hour with her. And then I went through some big changes and shifts in my life. And I actually saw another lady for a Reiki session, still living in Ontario, and it was like, I think my intention was to feel seen and to feel beautiful and sexy. And during that session, I ended up seeing some colours at the start, and like, just with my eyes closed, I experienced some colours, and then I fell asleep or whatever happens. You want to call it sleep, but maybe it's not quite sleep. It's like I went pretty deep. And then afterwards, I felt a little bit more relaxed. And like, I think it was a week or two later, I ended up driving to Calgary by myself and just kind of picking up and going on an adventure. Yeah, by the time I got out here, it had taken me some time because I was exploring, you know, taking my time. And then once I got to Calgary and started to settle in, I was still looking for my purpose. I didn't want to work somewhere that I hated. I wanted to do something that I loved. And I was really lost at this point. And I felt like there was something that had pulled me toward uprooting my life and moving to Calgary. So, I kind of, it wasn't an easy journey, for sure. And I was kind of feeling lost and sad, but I know I was searching. And I remember being in, like, a gem shop and seeing the LunaHolistic flyer, and it caught my eye, the colours, just something about it. And I ended up bringing it home and putting it on my dresser. And then, I don't know, like a month later or something like this, I was back in that same gem shop, looking at crystals and things, cards. And the flyer caught my eye again, and I had popped it in my purse. And when I brought it home, I had noticed that I had already brought that flyer home. And it just felt like I was seeing these signs all the time. And whenever something synchronistic happened like that, I would just follow it. And so, I called you …GR: [laughs]MA: ... because I was like maybe I just need to learn Reiki! And you answered and you were like, “Yeah, class starts, like, tomorrow, or in two days,” or something like that. And I was like, "Okay, well, here we go." So, that was kind of my journey of learning Reiki. And it was interesting, because I didn't even really know about the chakra system. Like, I was just noticing that life kind of seemed magical to me, like it was, I was finding that the things that used to make me happy, like going out partying, like just frivolous things, didn't work for me anymore. And I was looking for a deeper connection. GR: Mm-hmm.MA: And it kinda like, it was where I started my journey and taught me so much, so much about grounding, presence, releasing trauma from childhood and my past, that kind of felt stuck in my body.GR: Yeah.MA: And it's still a journey. GR: It is, and you never stop learning about Reiki. I love that.MA: No, you don't.7:44  Take heart! The Universe has your back!GR: I love all parts of that story, particularly if there any entrepreneurs out there, it's like, take heart, because when Melissa called me, I was like, desperately trying to find my Car2Go, sweating with my bag over my shoulder, going up and down the hill, trying to find this mystery car that would take me to my appointment. And really hoping beyond hope that, you know, this sort of, you know, I had just opened the LunaHolistic Centre, and just, like, "please make this work." Like, "I've put everything into this venture and I really want this to work!" And classes starting and I had a couple of students and I was like, "eeh?", and then Melissa called and it was just like, "See? The Universe has got your back." And I always think, like, what you're seeking is seeking you. It's just such a neat little side lesson in that. It's like, while you were searching for something that could help you, I was also searching for, like, "Am I on the right track here?" Like, "Am I doing the right thing?" And then you called, like, in a moment of, like, I was completely flustered and kind of put it together, and I'm like, "Yes, yes, of course you can start. [laughs] I have no means of taking your information. I don't even know where a pen is. Like, can you please text me and I will send you the information." [laughs]MA: [laughs]GR: You know? "I'll get you registered as soon as I can." So, yeah, so I just wanted to put a little call out there so if there are people who are listening who maybe are starting a Reiki practice or starting a holistic business or have got one going and you're just, it's your dream to do that, I just think there is this, like, Divine synchronicity that happens, that draws, sort of, the helpers to the ones who need the help. And then the cycle of helping, to me, is always that, once you've received the help, then you go on to help others with it, which is kind of the beautiful thing about Reiki is that it's a gift that's meant to be given away, so we teach other people to become, you know, Reiki Masters. We share our gifts, and to me, the ultimate is to help a person so well that they no longer need your help, but maybe they just come by because they like it, so … [laughs]  Thank you for sharing your story to get here.MA: Thank you.GR: I agree, Reiki is so transformational, and it just, it has so many lessons and gifts in it. It's like, to me, it's like a doorway to the Divine. It helps you open up to, sort of, the mystery and magic that's beyond the moment, you know, that runs deeper into the, you know, fabric of space and time. And we sort of tap into this timeless, Universal, life force energy, and as Reiki practitioners, we learn to channel that. And in that process, there's so many, there's so many lessons, there's so much information that's given, there's clarity, that sort of, to me, it sort of helps you connect to those, sort of, epiphany and eureka moments on a regular basis. So, instead of waiting around in the shower for your Divine stroke of insight, [laughs] you know, you can actually create the conditions where you can open up to, sort of, those magical ideas popping into your head, where you can connect things that, you know, where you struggle. For me, Reiki has been, yeah, life-changing. So yeah, amazing. MA: Yes. GR: Thank you.MA: You're welcome.11:41  Staying Grounded and present while everything is changingGR: I love talking about all of these things, and one of our, sort of, main topics for today is how, this big question which is probably on a lot of people's minds, with the amount of change that we've had to deal with in the planet over the past couple of years, and it just seems like a constant, neverending thing, sometimes. [laughs] You know, just when you think life has gotten steady and stable and predictable, something else happens, which just seems to be the times we're living in. You know, so sometimes it's just about leaning into it. But this idea of, like, how to stay grounded and present while everything is changing. And, Melissa, I'm curious how, like, what is part of your practice to help you? Like, what do you do when you feel flustered and confuzzled by life and everything seems like it's slipping sideways? [laughs] How do you avoid falling flat on your face and get rooted and grounded again? Like, what helps you hit the reset button?12:54  What is part of Melissa's practice to help her stay grounded while everything is changing?MA: Well, Reiki. I booked a session with you yesterday and that was amazing. It was like, well, just to kind of let everybody hear what my experience was, just yesterday, and then I'll give you, like, maybe a daily practice that I also do as well. But like, I am getting married, as you know, in literally a week and a day and there's a lot of moving parts around me. The mind can really get going about things, like just, you know, worry. And when I came and sat down with you yesterday for my Reiki session, I just kind of was like, I could see and feel myself just like going on – and this and this and this! And you as my Reiki Master Practitioner, were, you know, listening intently and holding space for me, and then, like, seeing my highest good and seeing me so happy on my wedding day, and you held that while I was like, "dit-dit-dit-dit" – like, going on about, you know, whatever. And you kind of, like, stayed in high vibration up here, and you allowed me to join you up there. And then during my session, it just, I just felt so loved and calm and empowered because you had helped me set my intention, and then it's like I became that intention. I became this grounded, happy, joyful, present master of myself. So, that was just so beautiful. That was a way to come back to, like, what's important and who I am and like, that I'm grounded and powerful. So, sometimes if the momentum's high, maybe it's like going and having a Reiki session with someone or, you know, finding someone in your team to help. But daily practice, I would say is always, like, grounding. I think that's one thing that I learned when I was learning Reiki, just Level I basics, of learning how to ground myself and really, like, planting my feet on the Earth, and just allowing that presence and that sturdy Earth energy to move through me. And just slowing down, you know, remembering to take a breath, and meditation, even guided, even 10 minutes. You know, even if it's so hard, I can't even get out of bed. Even if I can't, I'll lay there and listen to something. I love Sam Harris. I love the meditations on the LunaHolistic website, like Insight Timer, there are so many different guided meditations that can just bring us back to mindfulness. And I don't think that it matters how long, how many years someone's been a meditator for, or if you're just beginning. I think, like, a guided meditation when the mind is going bonkers, can just bring me back to my breath and presence and just hearing someone's steady voice is sometimes what I need early in the morning, especially right now with everything going on and all this change. GR: Mm-hmm.MA: How about you? Do you have a practice? GR: Yeah, I do. [laughs] I have many and multiple because I need all of the help I can get. Yeah, it's funny how quickly your mind can, like, just spin you right off centre. That's what I find, is like, left untended, my mind is a rascal and says mean things about me all of the time. [laughs] So, I have to really be gentle with all of that. So, yeah, I totally agree with you. 16:48  Ask for help when you need itLike, when things are really, really shaken up, I go and get help from others. Like, that is a big, a big piece of my practice is – asking for help can be, like, the world's hardest thing, especially when we've been trained to, you know, "pick yourself up and keep on going," and, you know, don't stumble or fall or let anybody see you stumble or fall and certainly don't ask for help when you're, like, flat on your face in the muck. So, a big part from my healing journey has been to ask for help. So, I book myself in for sessions, I make sure I go to my chiropractor, because sometimes it's just as simple as that, of just like, are you in alignment? [laughs] You know, like, and then just the power of having somebody just listen to your story is really amazing. Somebody who can listen without an agenda is a big gift. And then Reiki of course, on top of that, it's just like, so sweet. So, that's a big part of it. And then also, to getting out in nature has been a huge, huge thing for me. It works when nothing else works. So, you know, we're living in COVID times and I got COVID at the end of COVID. I got it and it sucks and I'm recovering and I felt pretty pathetic and miserable, and felt extremely sorry for myself for quite a long time. And for me and our family, it's getting to the mountains. So, you know, we live not far from the mountains here. And that is always the reset, like, getting out of the city, getting to the mountains. And so I was like, I just told my husband, I'm like, "Let's just get in the car and go." Like, [laughs] you know, like, "Fill up the water bottles." And so we drove out and, you know, I wasn't up for much of a hike or anything, but just to breathe in the forest and be in the forest for just even a moment is always sort of this nourishing space. And that's definitely what I've heard from many people as well, like, just having a special tree in your neighbourhood park, or, you know, a little patch of grass in your backyard or something that anchors you into, I find, the vibration of nature is very slow. Our world is very fast. It's very flickering, we've got these little boxes that flicker lights in our eyes. And so, we kind of are in this like, we've got these, like, caveman brains that are, like, constantly flickering, like, "Danger, danger, danger, danger!" You know, and it just sort of bombards us. And then when we can, for me, in particular, when I can take myself out of that environment and put myself in a restful habitat, you know, one that is, got a deeper, longer, and wiser rhythm, then just sort of let nature balance me. So, just being out there shifts something in my brain. It shifts something, like it gets me back into my body. For me, when I'm ungrounded, I notice it when I am knocking things over, when I'm clumsier than usual, when I'm feeling really tired, and I don't know why, my mind is scattered, or I just sort of feel like I'm in a bit of a swirl, like in an eddy, you know, in a river where you're just sort of like circling the drain. [laughs]MA: Yeah, I know that feeling. GR: Yeah, so when, what I feel energetically is that, and I feel this for myself, but I also feel it when I do Reiki for other people, is that our energy sort of gets bunched up by our mind, and it's almost like our bodies are just like, carrying our minds around. We're not living in or inhabiting our body. And I think that's a really common thing – it's like, when we get into that fight or flight state, is that we get into this sort of heightened state, and everything kind of goes up. And for me, I kind of feel the energy with my hands. And it's sort of like, all the energy gets bunched up by my head. My shoulders shoot up by my ears, everything gets really tense, and I get stuck in my thoughts. And so, sometimes just taking, sort of, a deep, mindful breath back into the body and letting the energy balance. 21:16 The third technique is to create space around what you're feelingSo, one of the things that I like to do is this sort of technique about not trying to change anything, but just create space around what is. It's sort of a mindfulness technique, and so whatever feeling I'm feeling, instead of trying to change it – so maybe I'm feeling confused, or angry, or sad, or whatever distress I'm feeling – instead of trying to, like, take that and, like, throw it outside of me, you know, like getting rid of it, I just accept that it's there and sort of offer it kindness and gentleness.And then, sort of expand, breathe space around that feeling or thought and sensation. I get this image of, like, a horse in a little tiny, you know, fenced-in corral, you know, like, just barely big enough for its body, you know, where the edges of the fence are really close in and how unsettled that horse is. If that horse is our feeling, then it's almost like, what if you can breathe space around that feeling and expand the fence? Like creating space so that you can move that fence back so that horse or that feeling has room to move. And that animal has this space to settle, right? It's like, and it goes from under tension and pressure to just this spacious feeling. And this feeling of like, “expand that fence so far that in a thousand years that horse will never touch the edge of it.”And so, just keep expanding it and expanding it and expanding it and expanding it, and creating, almost like using your breath to create space around that feeling. So, it's like, “it's okay that it's there, it's okay, if you're angry, it's okay, if you're distraught. Of course you are, it's just a signal that something isn't right. It's a signal to try to make things right, but first you need to create space so that things can move, things can shift. And then what I find is that, without trying to change it, I get to a place where I can observe what's happening, and it can be there. So, if I'm feeling sad about something, I can let myself be sad. Sad won't hurt me. And sadness is temporary, and it's okay that it's there, you know, means I'm a kind, compassionate person that cares a lot about a lot of things, you know. So, the first step is like, kind of creating space and sort of this idea of, like, taking the pressure off. And then it's about bringing the energy down through my body. So, just even noticing, so like, even just touching your body, so like, bringing your hands, like, down your legs, like, smoothing the energy down your legs, you know, and then noticing the energy in the Earth below your feet. So, the Earth is a resource of vital energy. Everything we get, everything, every molecule comes from the Earth. Every molecule of our body is present because of the Earth below our feet. And that energy, I believe, is a conscious, nourishing, ancient source of wisdom and power and strength. It is the literal support under our feet, and we always have that. So, if you are under the powers of gravity, so even if you're on the space station, you're still under the force of gravity. And you're always held in that vibration of love and compassion and support. And so, just noticing that might be true, and that might exist underneath you. And then very, very gently – and in Reiki, we do everything very, very gently – there is this sort of saying of like, “no push, no pull” – you don't need to push the energy to go anywhere, we don't need to pull it to go any faster – but just letting the energy in your body and the energy in the Earth find its own natural balance.Almost like you, there's, like, two bubbles, and you're just letting, kind of through the process of diffusion, letting the energies find their own harmony. Some people like visualizing roots growing down into the Earth, sometimes you can feel, like, the energy is coming up to support you, or that you're sitting inside a mountain with the peak of the mountain, top of your head, and this sort of wide base of support all around you. And in that, sort of, space, then it creates this place where you can come back to yourself, and your energy becomes even through your body. So, when the energy is even through our body, that's usually when we feel good. And I think of it as like, we've got this sort of chakra system in our body, which are basically energy centres that are connected, basically where all of our major organs are, and when the energy is flowing evenly through all of our chakras, we feel good, we feel balanced, and we feel nourished. And so, it kind of gives you the space to take the pressure off and regroup and reconnect to something far deeper, far wiser, far more nourishing, far more ancient than whatever kind of state we've got ourselves in. So, it helps you put yourself in the long view, too. So, that, to me, is sort of how I regroup and ground, or sort of the process of like, coming back. And I might have to do it like 15,000 times in an hour to get myself there. [laughs] Sometimes you just gotta call it quits and have a good night's sleep and try again the next day, too! And then I love meditation as well. Grounding meditations and Reiki are a huge part of my practice, but yeah. Yeah, how does that all …MA: Thank you!GR: ... sit with you, sound for you? Did any ideas pop up when I share that?MA: Yeah, that was so well said and so nice to listen to, like, it was kind of like a reminder of all of the different tools that, you know, we can use to be mindful and, you know, to come back to the present moment. 27:58  GroundingI loved when you had said, like, you can picture yourself sitting in a mountain. Just like, how grounding.GR: Yeah.MA: You know, to imagine ... I did a cave tour once and it was amazing. Like, we literally sat in, like, the belly of the mountain and it was like, cold and dark and quiet and so peaceful. GR: Mm-hmm. Yeah.MA: Yeah.GR: Yeah, and to embody the presence of the mountain, you know. MA: Yeah.GR: Yeah, and that feeling of like, oh, it doesn't have to move anywhere, it doesn't have to do anything, it doesn't have to, it just gets to be. And so, I think when we get sort of really flustered, it's like we're trying to "do" instead of really, like, "being." And when we tap back into our being, that's, to me, where all of our knowledge, all of our wisdom resides, is in the deep, sort of, spirit inner being. And when we're in that place, stillness is there. But also, it helps us connect with the place where the answers are, too, and that sort of simplicity and coming, yeah, coming back to yourself, and sort of dropping out of the mind space, and sort of getting into your heart, into your spirit, into your soul, so that you can be in that sort of clear space.MA: You know, you had said something, too, about when you were speaking about the chakras, and you know, when our energy centres are balanced, then we tend to feel better, and that really is so true for me as well. Like, you know, if I'm stuck in my head, thinking, I'm not in my body. And I think, like, there's something to be said about, like, getting down into the body and grounding. Like, there are some days, especially, you know, when I was younger, where maybe I didn't even think once about grounding.I think it's a really powerful tool, especially if there are people out there that are working in the public, or working with other people, it's like staying grounded within ourselves and holding that energy and being in our own bubble. GR: Yeah.MA: You know? We talked about that, yeah.30:25  What is the aura and how does it work?GR: Yeah, I'm so glad you mentioned the bubble. Because yeah, the other part of our energetic protection is sort of this energy suit we carry around with us, which is the aura, which is sort of our electromagnetic field. And this is a real thing. [laughs] And it's also a real thing. I've got a science background, so I always answer the science sceptic first. [laughs] But we do, we've got these, like, nerves firing electrical signals through our bodies. And we've got, you know, our bloodstream circulating sort of, these, salt ions all around. And so, there is a genuine electrical field that just comes from the physical body, electromagnetic field. And we know this, it's neat that you're talking about caves, because cave creatures with no light and many, many animals like deep sea fishes and things, they find their prey because of, they have special sensors that can pick up on the electrical signals of the things that they're going to eat. So, they can basically feel the presence of life around them, and they can navigate to the ones that are tastiest. But we have this field around us and it's called the aura, and it's the sum of all of the energy in our body, and it is basically our protective, energetic field, and it keeps all of the energy in our body safe. So, it's sort of like the plastic coating on a wire. It keeps all of the energy inside your body inside, and it keeps everything else outside. And so, it helps you feel, like, when we're in our bubble, which is basically like, our personal space, you know, one layer of the aura sort of extends around us, kind of what we claim to be our personal space bubble. And in that field, when that energy is full and bright and clear, and we sort of tend to this energetic space beyond our physical body, it makes us feel cozy, yet able to expand. And so, it also helps us feel, sort of, more centred and protected and in our bubble, right? And what's beautiful is that when you're in your own bubble, not only do you feel cozier, but it's much easier to get into that space of "live and let live."You are less affected by other people's ups and downs, and more able to just compassionately witness wherever they are, without taking that energy on. And it's very, very important, especially for sensitive, energetic people, to tend to that energy space around your body. And I think it's even important to acknowledge that, you know, maybe we're more than just a physical hunk of meat shuffling about, carrying a computer on the top of our heads. We are so much more than the 3D-self. We are expanded and connected to all the energy in everything and everywhere. And the aura is like a little packet or a container that helps you feel safe and clear, and where your feelings in your energy can stay inside your borders, and other people's energy and feelings can stay over there. And it's not about being uncaring or unfeeling, but it's actually about helps you be in the most compassionate, centred, and clear space possible. And in future episodes, we'll get more into how, you know, highly sensitive people and empaths can kind of stay in their bubble, and we'll talk about, sort of, like, aura management and how you can keep your energy clear, even if you're being, sort of, bombarded by life and people with big energy! [laughs] 34:38  Kelsey's QuestionGR: We do have a question from Kelsey, and Kelsey's question is:34:45  What is Reiki? How does it work? Who can benefit? What are the ins and outs?KELSEY: Hello Geneva! I am wondering if you can tell me and us what Reiki really is? How does it work, who can benefit and all the ins and outs?GR: So, Melissa? What, what is Reiki, really? [laughs] How does it work?MA: [laughs] Good question!GR: Who can it benefit, and what are the ins and outs?35:12  Melissa's and my answerMA: For me, it's like, it was so life-changing because it's almost like, it is very intention-based. So, during a Reiki session, say I'm receiving Reiki, so I would book an appointment and go in for a 90-minute Reiki session. And usually, someone wants to release something – set an intention, like, whether it's mental, emotional, or physical. Sometimes we feel these things in our body. And usually, we're coming to get Reiki to feel better. So, for instance, I hold anxiety in my chest, so, in my solar plexus area. So, I might go in for a Reiki session to see if I can release that block that's in my chest. And maybe during a session, I'll speak to my practitioner about what's going on in my life, maybe spend 20, 25 minutes just talking about what's going on in my life, maybe why I have that feeling of anxiety, and then I'll set an intention of how it would feel if I could release that block. And so, usually, the intention is actually how I want to feel, and how it would feel if this pain was released from my body or from my being. So, a big one for me is, like, I want to feel peaceful and balanced and joyful. Like, that's how I want to live my life, that's how I want to show up for myself and the people around me, so that's usually my intention. A lot of the times, is to feel balanced, centred, at peace, and so that will be my intention. And then, as I'm receiving, who the practitioner is, whether I'm the practitioner or someone's facilitating a session for me, the practitioner is the conduit for the energy of my intention to flow through. So, that peaceful, joyful, beautiful energy is being, surrounding me, by the practitioner. So, the practitioner might place their hands on my heart, on my head. There are different positions. Sometimes they can stay completely in my aura, but then I just lay down and receive. So, it's kind of like, when someone's coming to receive Reiki, it's setting an intention of how you want to feel, and then just laying there and receiving it – surrendering, and just allowing someone to help. And I've noticed for myself, it just makes me feel like myself again. I almost, like, come back to who I am when all the other shit in my mind, you know, is kind of released. When I'm letting go of all that stuff, they tell me I'm not good enough, or whatever, it's like I come back to this, like, grounded, peaceful, awesome, bright, shiny self that I am naturally just because.GR: Mm-hmm, yeah, yeah, I agree. I agree. It helps reset to “the spirit inside.” To me, it's like letting the energy inside have more room to “be,” you know. From a practitioner point-of-view, I always think, like, that intention energy, it's in the "everything." It's in that universal life force energy, it's everywhere around us, but it's also inside each and every one of us. So, when, if we want more peace or hope or joy, that energy or that frequency is already inside, and as a practitioner, it's like Reiki creates the bridge so that you can kind of fill up, but also sort of nurture and nourish that energy inside you, so.MA: Yeah, it's like connecting to the higher self, in a sense.GR: Yeah, yeah.MA: In the physical. GR: Yeah.39:27  Thank you KelseyGR: I thank you for your answer to that question, and thank you, Kelsey, for that question. 39:32  Learn ReikiGR: We'll be talking a lot about how Reiki works, and if you're curious, please check out Lunaholistic.com because we have loads of information there, and you can learn Reiki which is really, really cool. So, as practitioners, we learn how to basically connect to the flow of energy that's in all things. And it's a meditation technique, so when we talk about Reiki, we're talking about the energy; we're also talking about the system, and the system is something that anybody can learn. I learned it, Melissa learned it, everyone who has a desire to connect to something deeper can learn Reiki. We teach both in Calgary and online, so we do hybrid classes, so you can learn anywhere around the world and we can support you with that. And who can benefit from Reiki? So, if you want to receive your intention, which Melissa had sort of talked about, if you want to get that energy to connect to something greater, something more, all you have to do is be willing to receive the energy of that intention, and be a little bit open-minded about ‘maybe this could work for you!' If you're a real sceptic, I suggest starting with a really cool emerging-science book called How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, which is actually about psychedelics. It seems a little weird to be talking about psychedelics on a podcast about Reiki, but when I read that book, I was like, "Ooh, this is like Reiki but without the mushrooms." [laughs] So, what Reiki does is it can help you connect to a spiritual sense of wellbeing. And even if you don't have any sort of spiritual faith or background, it doesn't matter because Reiki is, comes from the place that's connects and is universal to all. So, we'll be talking a lot about that, but that is a really, so, mushrooms are the gateway drug to Reiki. [laughs]But what I love about Reiki is that it's not chemically-mediated. So, you know, once the chemical's gone from your system, the trip is over, whereas Reiki can keep on going – sort of microdosing on the Universe! So, if you're interested in any of that, that's a really fascinating book. And if you are not interested in taking any psychedelics, great! You can try Reiki and see if it gives you the same trauma-relief lifting benefits. There's pretty much no side effects. It's a lot like a facilitated meditation. So, we help you, as practitioners, we hold that intention for you, and we hold that space for you to slip into that same frequency that you want to be in. So, you kind of get guided help to get into that peaceful, calm, Zen, wonderful state where you can kind of open up to greater energy within you and all around you. We'll be talking lots more about that. Thank you, Kelsey, for your question. And if you have a question, we'd love to hear from you. Go to Lunaholistic.com/podcast. And you can record a little blurb, a question, a comment, a mystery of the Universe, and we will do our best to answer your questions. So, thank you very much for that. 43:14  Outro Thank yousGR: Thank you for everybody who's listening. Thank you so much, Melissa. MA: Mm, thank you for having me.GR: For being here. It's been delightful talking to you, as always.43:24  Outro EndGR: We've got lots and lots of resources on the Lunaholistic.com website, as well as links to all of our services. If you're curious about Reiki and live in the Calgary area, you can come in for a session, but we also do distance Reiki, which we will be talking more about in future podcasts as well. How does that distance Reiki work? Oh man, does it ever work! It's so cool. So, thank you all again so very, very much for being here and we'll catch you next time. 43:56  Outro:GR: Thank you for joining us on the LunaHolistic podcast. We're so grateful that you are here. If you've got a question, we'd love to hear from you. Go to LunaHolistic.com/podcast, and we'll answer you in an upcoming episode. Be sure to subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and also, please rate, 'cause you never know where your little five stars will go to shine light into somebody's heart today. So, thank you very much, and we'll see you next time.

I am so excited to share part two of my interview with Melissa on her podcast, "I Am Not My Pain Podcast". In part two of my chat with Melissa, I talk about the practical steps I took to find a new purpose in my life. I talk about the process I followed to enable me to begin to accept my new life. I share deeply personal things about my story, my faith and how I found a way to find hope, in a completely hopeless situation. In case you missed part one, which includes my introduction to Melissa and how we met, here is the link to my blog post containing everything you need to know, including the Podcast link to the first part of our discussion together: https://mymedmusings.com/2022/09/21/my-interview-as-a-guest-on-i-am-not-my-pain-podcast-with-host-melissa-adams/ I've also included below, the direct link separately for you to my Podcast episode of Part One: https://anchor.fm/my-medical-musings/episodes/My-Interview-as-a-Guest-on-I-Am-Not-My-Pain-Podcast----With-Host-Melissa-Adams-PART-ONE-e1o6gj4 Every week Melissa shares interviews with different chronic pain warriors. They are from all walks of life and each story is precious and inspirational. I encourage you all to follow "I Am Not My Pain Podcast". You won't be disappointed. Here is the direct link to Melissa's Podcast:     I Am Not My Pain Podcast on Spotify. Thank you so much for listening to my interview. I truly hope there are little nuggets of help for you to takeaway, and apply to your own lives, or at least give you ideas. Take care everyone and remember, "Chronic Illness is a part of our life, not all of our life".

I'm so excited to share with you my interview as a Guest on “I Am Not My Pain Podcast. This is part one, of a two part interview. I was so honoured to be invited by Melissa to talk about my health story, my blog, my book, my forum and even more importantly, how I have found “Acceptance” and “Purpose”, with my chronic illness. If you would like to know more about Melissa Adams, here's a great article on her own chronic disease story and how she copes. It really is an inspirational read: https://heroescircle.org/2022/05/meet-melissa-a-warrior-for-pain/ Every week Melissa shares interviews with different chronic pain warriors. They are from all walks of life and each story is precious and inspirational. I hope you enjoy Part One of my interview, and I hope you'll find Melissa's Podcast is one that will be permanently on your Podcast listening app. Here is the link to Melissa's Podcast, "I Am Not My Pain Podcast" : https://anchor.fm/notmypain

Today I have two lovely guests, Ms. Melissa Adams and Ms. Cherlyn McFadden, on the show as they talk about their experiences as Foster parents. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-mcclendon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/caroline-mcclendon/support

You've no doubt heard of the movie "Driving Miss Daisy", well here is my own life changing story "Driving "Miss Sam" and finding a new way of having legs, when my own have failed me. I hope you enjoy xx ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡I'm also introducing an exciting Podcaster to you. Melissa Adams interviewed me this week on her Podcast, "I am not my Pain". Melissa, who has her own chronic pain story and ongoing journey managing extreme pain and disease symptoms, shares the same mindset as me that "chronic illness is a part of our life, not all of our life". She is a naturally inspiring lady and I encourage you all to check out her Podcast on Spotify or Apple. Melissa publishes interviews each week with other chronic pain warriors and each interview is so eye opening, raw but full of hope and encouragement. Melissa will be airing her interview with me sometime in September. We talked together so much it will be a 2 part interview. I'll keep you posted on the broadcast date. In the meantime here's the link to Melissa's Podcast for you to enjoy weekly xx https://open.spotify.com/show/5NxK8xPb1tQhwkLSLIoYHt?si=MWfK-62yT82Aaam2D_j7wA&utm_source=copy-link

Learning for adults can sometimes feel like a trip to the dentist. It's required and painful. In this episode, the tag team duo of Jennifer and Melissa tackle this with what they call #DestinationPD, an experience that gamifies professional learning and ups the level of engagement within their own community.Guests: Jennifer Crook Assistant Superintendent, China Spring ISD Melissa Adams Director of Innovation & Instructional Technology, China Springs ISDGuest Social Media Handle(s): @jdcrook @melissala5Future Ready Schools Website: https://all4ed.org/future-ready-schools/Twitter: @FutureReady, @AskAdam3, @MrHookerInstagram: @FutureReadySchools, @APhyall, @HookerTechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of the All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C. #FutureReady 

Meet warrior and podcast host, Melissa Adams. Living with an invisible condition for over twenty years, Melissa has been the recipient of often well-intended comments with the most common phrase being, “But you don't look sick.” Listen as Melissa and her best friend, Sommer, discuss Melissa's chronic pain journey and how certain comments can create deep shame and guilt. Let's remove the stigma that one is lazy or weak if suffering from illness and pain and realize the strength and fortitude it takes to manage it.

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts.Melissa Adamshttps://www.criminalaw.net/about-us/melissa-e-adams/  Melissa attended college in upstate New York, where she played Division I softball and pursued her degree in English. She graduated in 2002, and accepted a full scholarship to attend law school in Boston. In 2005, after studying in Boston, doing a study abroad in Malta and spending a year studying at California Western School of Law San Diego, Melissa graduated from the New England School of Law. That summer, Melissa sat for, and passed, the bar exam. Melissa worked for several years in San Diego, and discovered, almost immediately, that her calling was criminal defense. After working at a small firm doing both civil and criminal defense, Melissa decided to look for a new home where she could practice exclusively criminal defense. In 2008, she was hired by Timothy B. Rien, then a solo practitioner, and she has been at home in Livermore ever since.Melissa is a tireless advocate for her clients. She works diligently to negotiate creative resolutions that meet the stated needs of her clients. Melissa is compassionate with clients, and zealous with prosecutors. Every client feels like a priority, and each is treated with respect and dignity. Melissa often encourages clients to call or email with questions, as often as needed in order to feel comfortable.AREAS OF PRACTICE100% Criminal DefenseLITIGATION PERCENTAGE100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090  Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland  We'd love to hear from you.  Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.   

If you don't know Chris Adams you should and he truly is the Jack of all Trades. He's the balance of comedy meets wisdom, with inappropriate meets professionalism. A conversation with Chris ALWAYS leaves you laughing, and feeling confident in your style of fishing. He's genuine, transparent, and doesn't add any fluff. He is who he is, what you see is what you get, which is such a breath of fresh air! In this episode we stumble our way through guiding, rod building, boat etiquette, and Crohn's disease. We wanted to wish you the best of luck with surgery and we can't wait to have you back!Until next time,Christina & MyriahaThis episode is dedicated to June Adams, Chris and Melissa Adams' GSP.Where to Find Chris Adams

What's your story? Are you worthy? Listen as Mel Hiett and Melissa Adams explore the idea of finding worth in the middle of a complicated story. Melissa Adam's is a former single mom with a story that you will sure to find some inspiration from. This podcast will examine the word “worthy.” In the middle of it all, you will find your story—a story that finds itself to be worthy because of Jesus. This is your story. We sat down with three incredible women to listen to their stories. They each have had first-hand experience in being a single mom. After listening to their powerful, encouraging, and heartfelt stories we will journey through scripture and see where Jesus' story and our stories intersect. We are confident that you will walk away encouraged and challenged as you explore this Bible Study. It's time to discover your story. Go to https://ariseministries.net/this-is-my-story to watch the stories and explore the Bible Study questions.     

What's your story? Are you worthy? Listen as Mel Hiett and Melissa Adams explore the idea of finding worth in the middle of a complicated story. Melissa Adam's is a former single mom with a story that you will sure to find some inspiration from. This podcast will examine the word “worthy.” In the middle of it all, you will find your story—a story that finds itself to be worthy because of Jesus. This is your story. We sat down with three incredible women to listen to their stories. They each have had first-hand experience in being a single mom. After listening to their powerful, encouraging, and heartfelt stories we will journey through scripture and see where Jesus' story and our stories intersect. We are confident that you will walk away encouraged and challenged as you explore this Bible Study. It's time to discover your story. Go to https://ariseministries.net/this-is-my-story to watch the stories and explore the Bible Study questions.     

On today’s West Jeff Football Podcast we are featuring Melissa Adams. Mrs. Adams has supported our program by being a wife of a coach, sideline photographer, and is also now the president of the Jefferson Local Board of Education. Melissa’s sacrifices for our district are greatly appreciated. Enjoy this version of the West Jeff Football Podcast. Only Champions Play Here!

The NHL found a way to play this year. So did the NFL. Curling Canada is moving ahead as well with the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Fredericton's Melissa Adams will be travelling to Calgary with her team next week. But this tournament will be different than any she's played in before.

Get to know Melissa Adams, a consistent 6am group class member. Learn about her journey that led her to Primal Path.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing a special episode with guest Melissa Adams. Melissa is an author, breast cancer survivor, and host of the Behind The Pink Ribbon podcast. She joins the show to discuss her breast cancer journey and how she advocates for those who face a similar journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/glowupgyrl/support

How do teachers and families work together towards educational change, utilizing organizing traditions? Melissa Adams Corral, a teacher from Texas who is now in graduate school at the Ohio State University, and who has a background in community organizing, shares her perspective and experiences with us on how to approach genuine collaboration with parents – particularly parents from historically marginalized populations. Read an article she wrote for the Heinemann blog on organizing parents for educational change: https://medium.com/@heinemann/demanding-equity-organizing-parents-to-fight-tracking-6e97e94ce48b And read her chapter in the NCTM published Annual Perspectives in Mathematics Education, 2018: https://www.nctm.org/Store/Products/Annual-Perspectives-in-Mathematics-Education-2018/ Link to TODOS Commentary Papers including the one on parents as Educational Partners here: https://www.todos-math.org/statements

This is a previously recorded episode with the host of Behind the Pink Ribbon, Melissa Adams. Nikki shares her story of Redefined Courage. Thanks for tuning in, please share this episode and Please also follow Melissa on IG @behind.the.pink.ribbon

Melissa Adams was diagnosed at the age of 31 with genetic breast cancer. She is the author of the book called Behind the Pink Ribbon and also has a podcast by the same name. She is also a wicked cool dragon boat paddler for over 10 years and is now the coach of the breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in Phoenix, AZ- Phoenix Desert Dragons. Website/Podcast: https://behindthepinkribbon.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/behindthepinkribbon/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind.the.pink.ribbon/ Behind the Pink Ribbon Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pink-Ribbon-Breast-Cancer-ebook/dp/B07PQ2FKT1 Coach Lori, Founder of Lori Marini Coaching, is Breast Cancer Warrior, tumor expert, and Cancer/Life Coach who supports warriors get back to living an amazing life they love post-treatment. Want to be on this podcast? Contact Lori at lorimariniLGS@gmail.com Want 1-1 coaching for your cancer journey or everyday life anxieties? Visit my website at www.lorimarini.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's episode of NEW-TRITION PRESCRIPTION, I've partnered with Melissa Adams who has lived on the autoimmune spectrum from age 16 when she was diagnosed with SLE.* Melissa's journey to health is a similar story as many of us who have gone through traditional medical treatment for autoimmune conditions. After years of prescriptions and poor prognosis of her condition, Melissa decided she had to take control of her own health. Being her own health advocate, she began by changing her mindset from being judged by her illness and proving the power of nutrition and exercise. Melissa is now a fitness and nutrition coach who has worked successfully with clients in all walks of life. She is passionate about her own family, nurturing a healthy lifestyle by incorporating proper nutrition and exercise. She helps client focus on their maximum potential to become maxed - to live a fulfilled lifestyle and enjoy every second of it. Today, she is evidence of how a changed mindset and adjustment of will power can lead to a maxed you - body, soul and spirit. I am thrilled to be a part of Melissa's interview series, Healthy & Whole! A wellness series on how to live your best life now, which begins November 4th. Listen to Melissa's story in the podcast and then sign up to hear all of the speakers on her interview series. Register for the Healthy & Whole free interview series here.   * Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

I have an amazing guest on this episode all the way from South Africa! Her name is Melissa Adams and she is the definition of living a limitless life if you ask me. Born and raised in South Africa JHB, she was diagnosed with lupus when she was only 16 yrs old and lived a rather defeated life for 20 yrs. Although she has completed her bachelors degree in Business as well as in honours at the age of 37 she decided to change all that and focus on nutrition and fitness, since then she has gained her confidence, she has never felt this great and is ready to take on the world as a qualified fitness and nutrition coach helping to educate others on how to overcome the “I can't” mindset when living with Lupus. You can connect with Melissa here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxedmel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetMaxed/ http://maxedme.com ______________________________________________________________ Like what I'm putting out there? Let me know so I can give you more of what you want to hear. Tag me in an instagram post with a screenshot of your favourite episode. In the meantime, let's get social over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_brendajohnston/

Melissa Adams joins host Wayne Tallon to talk about all things Scott Tournament of Hearts.About Melissa AdamsMelissa first national championship appearance was at the 1995 Canada Winter Games where she won a bronze medal. Before that she won two New Brunswick High School championships in 1993 and 1994. Adams would then go on to skip New Brunswick at three straight Canadian Junior Championships in 1996, 1997 and in 1998 she led her team to a 10-2 round robin record where she beat this year’s PEI Scotties Skip Suzanne Birt in the Semifinals and then went on to win in the finals, to claim the Canadian championship. She then represented Canada at the 1998 World Junior Curling Championships and led her team to a gold medal.Melissa has built on her success in Juniors and has represented New Brunswick at the 2017 and 2018 Scott Tournament of Hearts.

On this episode, the always wonderful Nina Swint and Melissa Adams of Out Of Context stopped by. We chat about all the neat things they do, booking shows, managing bands, going to SXSW with their artists Oceans Over Airplanes and Tiny Kingdoms, Warped Tour wrapping up, and bands who deserved more than they got. I also swag out some tracks from The Brokedowns, Tiny Kingdoms, and NOFX.   #transitdeservedbetter   Out Of Context Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/oocchicago?si=efrs8oVsQf2gSetViJa0Sw   Chicago Pop Punk Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1252916436/playlist/5V5Pf0rgt188LL2bxd4pWk   Guarden Fresh Wednesdays: https://open.spotify.com/user/guardrailchicago/playlist/2FEg1mvEV1c6UdwgDqfkqM?si=pOVKU-LlSUeXv2AjSJYg3w   Sponsor: DicksByMail.com     Music: “Brains” by The Brokedowns “Brightside” by Pop! Fiction “Vices” by Tiny Kingdoms “Stickin’ In My Eye” by NOFX   Theme: "Dreamwalker" by Speaking With Ghosts Background music: “We Are The Boyfriend Stealers (Instrumental)” by Brojob Awkward Moment theme: “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta” by Geto Boys Closing theme: "I Got Another Girl Pregnant" by Guardrail   www.facebook.com/oocchicago www.facebook.com/thebrokedowns www.facebook.com/TinyKingdomsIL www.facebook.com/NOFX   www.facebook.com/StandingOutLoud www.facebook.com/SpeakingWithGhosts www.facebook.com/BrojobOfficial www.facebook.com/GuardrailChicago  

Featuring: Melissa Adams Van HoutenEducator and Health Advocate for awareness of Gastroparesis and chronic illness as a whole

Featuring: Melissa Adams Van HoutenEducator and Health Advocate for awareness of Gastroparesis and chronic illness as a whole

Featuring: Melissa Adams Van Houten Educator and Health Advocate for awareness of Gastroparesis and chronic illness as a whole

Melissa Adams is a couch surfing host with a difference. She doesn't couch surf herself but hosts dozens of people from around the world at her house in Amsterdam.  She's a travel writer and an American expat and writes all about her new home in Amsterdam at www.wordgeisha.com She's amazing to listen to and her stories are fantastic! What is this Couchsurfing thing you ask? Couchsurfing International Inc. is a hospitality exchange and social networking website. The website provides a platform for members to "surf" on couches by staying as a guest at a host's home, host travelers, or join an event. Melissa is a host in Couchsurfing and will talk about how she chooses who she hosts. She also shares some not so good experiences with Couchsurfers and also the super interesting and fun ones. She talked about her rules as a host which make it much easier for you to figure out how you should get into the Couchsurfing world easier. She also answered a lot of questions about Couchsurfing and why Couchsurfing is not for her. She also gave advice for first time couch surfers and those who would like to try Couchsurfing.  If you want to get in touch with me head over to Travis Longmore Photography. You can also check out some travel photos and tips there as well! After you listen to her you'll want to know more so check out all her work: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/wordgeisha http://www.wordgeisha.com/ http://uncloggedblog.com/ http://wordgeisha.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wordgeisha