Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa johnson

Episode Notes In this episode, DASON Clinical Pharmacist Liaison Dr. Melissa Johnson talks with Dr. Jason Trubiano, Director of Infectious Diseases at Austin Health in Australia. Drs. Johnson and Trubiano discuss an article in Journal of Infection entitled "Development and validation of a cephalosporin allergy clinical decision rule." The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40288499/ For more information about DASON, please visit: https://dason.medicine.duke.edu/

SOFcast | Season 6, Episode 2: Melissa Johnson — Accelerating Innovation for SOF

Have you ever had a dream that was SO vivid that you just couldn't shake it? What if I told you that your dreams aren't random; it's your body trying to tell you something… In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Johnson, a dream therapist, teacher, and creator of Dream Hub, who helps people unlock the hidden messages in their dreams. Together, we're diving into the world of dreams, nightmares, lucid dreaming, and exploring how to turn nightmares into positive experiences that improve your life. We chat about: Why nightmares aren't as bad as you think – they could actually be helping you The science behind dreaming: What happens in your brain when you dream, and why it's essential for reducing stress and anxiety How dreams can warn you about health issues BEFORE symptoms even appear. Lucid dreaming: What it is, how to do it, and how it can be used for personal healing and self discovery. The meaning behind your recurring dreams, and why they keep happening. Practical tips to remember your dreams and start interpreting them. If you want to check out Melissa's Documentary ‘Lucid' you can find it here. To get Melissa's Free Ebook visit her website at dreamhub.au Watch the YouTube Version of the Podcast here. If you have any burning questions and want me to answer them, join us on our Facebook page - SynxBody Squad! We do everything from Weekly Q&As, health, wellness and fitness tips as well as exclusive first looks at our new products (with the opportunity to test and review!) Click here to join. Ready to take a step in the right direction and look after future you? Check out the products that will keep your body in Synx here - www.synxbody.com And if you want to see more of the behind the scenes OR you loved the episode let us know over at @synxbody and @rachael.ferguson 

In this episode of Building the Base, Melissa "Mojo" Johnson, Acquisition Executive at US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), offers a candid look into the world of military acquisition, drawing from her extensive experience with the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office and SOCOM. Five key takeaways from today's episode:To drive organizational growth effectively, Mojo advocates for horizontal scaling, emphasizing small, high-performing teams with direct communication and a flat chain of command over creating layers of bureaucracy.Acquisition success, according to Mojo, isn't about drowning in complex regulations, but about applying critical thinking - tailoring processes to solve specific problems and maintaining focus on the core mission.Breaking down barriers between commercial and military tech requires a continuous dialogue, Mojo believes, by bringing together venture capitalists, industry partners, and military leaders to understand and apply innovative solutions.When integrating new technologies, Mojo emphasizes understanding the end effect - moving beyond simply applying AI or new tech, and clearly articulating how a solution will enhance operator capabilities and reduce unnecessary burdens.For maintaining resilience in high-stress environments, Mojo recommends building a strong support system, taking time to gain perspective, celebrating successes, and recognizing that no challenge is entirely unprecedented.

Episode Notes In this episode, DASON Clinical Pharmacist Liaison Dr. Melissa Johnson chats with Dr. Sunish Shah from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center about metronidazole dosing for bloodstream infections. The article reviewed in the episode can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39667533/ For more information about DASON, please visit: https://dason.medicine.duke.edu/

Episode Notes In this episode, DASON Clinical Pharmacist Liaison Dr. Melissa Johnson talks with Dr. Dan Morgan from University of Maryland School of Medicine. The articles and documents reviewed can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/patient-safety/hcp/hospital-dx-excellence/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/patient-safety/media/pdfs/DxEx-Tool-Priority-Examples-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/patient-safety/media/pdfs/DxEx-Tool-Additional-Examples-508.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/patient-safety/media/pdfs/DxEx-Tool-Medical-Test-Checklist-508.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36786646/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39602334/ For more information about DASON, please visit: https://dason.medicine.duke.edu/

On Season 9 of the Waves Ministry Podcast, The Tomlins, your hosts, are talking about Kingdom Collaboration. What does it look like to collaborate in life, ministry, the community + business for the sake of the Kingdom. How does collaboration advance the kingdom of God? These are questions that we will be diving into this season, + we have guests of all different backgrounds + missions coming on the podcast to discuss.On Episode 7, Michael + Caroline take some time to talk about Kingdom Collaboration + what that means in the world of ministry with Melissa Johnson who works with Trinity Student Ministry in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Melissa grew up, volunteered, interned, then began serving on staff at Trinity. She knows the power of mentorship, being planted + how that brings about great fruit. Under her leadership the student ministry has poured into students all over Fort Walton, but also collaborated with other youth groups to host camps, conferences, + lead in the schools with things like FCA. Melissa actually inspired this very topic on the podcast because of the way that she models Kingdom Collaboration every day.

Today we're joined by Melissa Johnson (you might remember her from episode 85 of the podcast) for a conversation on How to Talk to Your Kids About IDENTITY, SELF-WORTH & BODY IMAGE. In this episode, we explore how parents can guide their children in understanding their identity in Christ and how it shapes their self-worth. We dive into practical ways parents can instill these values and discuss the struggles young people often face regarding identity. Melissa shares insights on key conversations that parents should have with their kids about body image and offers advice on how to help children foster a positive and healthy view of their bodies. We also talk about how to create a home environment that continually affirms a child's God-given worth and encourages them to see themselves through God's perspective. Join us for this insightful conversation on raising confident, faith-filled kids! And don't forget to go back and listen to Melissa's previous episode for more of her story: https://youtu.be/mxNsHaDepU0  To connect with Melissa, head over to @Melissa.louise.johnson or @impossible.beauty on IG! Get Melissa's book here: https://amzn.to/3SCIfbh Listen to the Impossible Beauty podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impossible-beauty/id1473369496  SHOP MY BOOKS: Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3Lusgrz Love Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs  FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose  Shop my favorite Bible studies + devotionals, code HANNAHHUGHES: ⁠thedailygraceco.com/HANNAHH⁠  Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebywordsshow/⁠  Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bywords/support

Featuring perspectives from Dr Melissa Johnson, Dr Ticiana Leal and Dr Manish Patel, including the following topics: Introduction: Two Faces of Lung Cancer Research (0:00) B7-H3-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates for Lung Cancer — Dr Patel (16:14) Potential Role of Tumor Treating Fields in the Management of Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer — Dr Leal (32:36) Emerging Role of Bispecific T-Cell Engaging Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer — Dr Johnson (46:14) CME information and select publications

Dr Melissa Johnson from Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr Ticiana Leal from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and Dr Manish Patel from Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Sarasota, Florida, summarize recently presented advancements, including novel strategies, in the treatment of lung cancer.

Dr Melissa Johnson from Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr Ticiana Leal from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and Dr Manish Patel from Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Sarasota, Florida, summarize recently presented advancements, including novel strategies, in the treatment of lung cancer, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/OncologyToday24/NovelLung).

Support the podcast by donating!  Funds go towards keeping wellness content available and accessible for all.  Thank you for your support!   _____________________________________________________________ Natalie sits with friend and fellow IFS therapist, Melissa Johnson, as they discuss mold and its impacts on physical and mental health.  Melissa shares about her personal experience with mold exposure and the process of testing, treating, and remediation.   Topics Discussed: 1. Melissa's various mold exposures 2. Impacts of life stressors and mold toxicity 3. Symptoms of mold exposure: Cognitive and physical (Brain fog, GI issues, anxiety, hormone issues, anger, etc.) 4. Testing your space and your body for mold 5. Treatment for detoxing and repairing your body 6. Remediation for home 7. Advocating for your health at doctors appointments   Melissa Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Gateway Therapy in Louisville, KY. She has practiced professional social work for over 15 years in both organizational and clinical practice. Melissa is an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist and has helped many people to address multiple forms of trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and addiction recovery. She provides professional consultation to therapists and facilitates clinical supervision for social workers. She provides professional development trainings for individuals and organizations including Conflict Management, Grief and Loss, and Radical Self-Care.    Melissa Johnson: Website: https://www.gatewaytherapylou.com/ Contact : 502-653-3385 Email: melissa@gatewaytherapylou.com      Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering   Donate to the podcast: Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*    

In today's episode, we chat with one of our ITC Members, Melissa Johnson. She has been reorganizing her brain since September 2023 and it's safe to say she's living in her cortex these days :) Join us as she shares all the changes her and her family have experienced in less than a year.

In the next episode of the Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar, talks to Melissa Johnson, Immediate Past President of the San Diego Bar Association and Executive Council member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP). This episode was recorded at the American Bar Association/ National Conference of Bar Presidents meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. To learn more about NCBP, visit https://ncbp.org

Melissa L. Johnson is a celebrated author renowned for her evocative storytelling and deep exploration of human emotions. Her latest work, "Soul-Deep Beauty," delves into the intricate ways beauty manifests both within and beyond the physical realm, captivating readers with its profound insights. With a background in psychology, Melissa skillfully weaves themes of self-discovery and personal growth into her narratives, making her a beloved figure among readers seeking both entertainment and enlightenment. Her writing not only entertains but also challenges readers to reflect on their own perceptions of beauty and identity. Melissa's unique voice and thoughtful prose continue to earn her a place in the hearts of those who cherish literature that resonates on a soul-deep level. Related Links: AMAZON: Soul-deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless WEBSITE: Impossible-Beauty.com

According to a survey, 97% of women have at least one “I hate my body” moments in a day. That's a staggering statistic! Well, the beauty and diet industry just loves that, and in fact, they work hard to create those moments so you'll buy their books or products or lies! But what if we rejected their lies and the false beauty narrative that exists in our culture? What if we embraced the truth about what God says about us and could break free from self-scrutiny and judgment? Well, my friend, get ready! Because author and therapist Melissa Johnson is here to expose the lies that fuel those “I hate my body” moments. She'll repair the broken beauty narrative that teaches you to look for the flaws and instead help you see the true, authentic beauty you've always had. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/291

Featuring perspectives from Dr Melissa Johnson, including the following topics: Role of biomarker testing in optimal selection of first-line therapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) (0:00) Efficacy and safety with datopotamab deruxtecan for previously treated NSCLC (15:45) Antitumor activity with and current status of CEACAM5-targeted therapy for relapsed NSCLC (30:24) Evolution of drug development and clinical research (37:56) Key findings with sacituzumab govitecan for NSCLC (41:59) Telisotuzumab vedotin for patients with NSCLC and MET expression (48:44) Recent findings with tumor treating fields for metastatic NSCLC after disease progression on platinum-based therapy (50:49) Other novel antibody-drug conjugates under investigation for NSCLC (55:26) Case: A woman in her mid 50s with recurrent extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who developed pneumonitis on ifinatamab deruxtecan (59:05) Case: A woman in her early 60s with complete response to dose-reduced patritumab deruxtecan (1:00:15) CME information and select publications  

Dr Melissa Johnson from Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses available data with antibody-drug conjugates with established and investigational targets in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

RichBeautifulRedeemingGrace-givingGentle All of these words come to mind when I think about this episode. I hope those sound as lovely to you as they are to me and I know you're going to love this conversation. Today I'm speaking with Melissa Johnson, host of the Impossible Beauty podcast and author of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. I recorded this months ago and as I edited and prepped it recently, I have to admit I needed Melissa's words now more than ever. We discuss:Melissa's experience with her eating disorder Body shameHow not to repeat the cycle of poor relationship with food and our bodies with our daughters"The baby shower effect"Breathand so much moreGet your copy of Soul-Deep Beauty here or purchase at the publisher, Baker House, for 30% off here. Listen to Melissa's podcast, Impossible BeautyConnect with Melissa:impossible-beauty.comInstagram: @impossible.beautyFacebook: Impossible Beauty PodcastMelissa Johnson is a marriage and family therapist, is a spiritual director, and teaches an undergraduate course at Bethel University on soul wellbeing. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us.” Melissa lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband. Learn more at impossible-beauty.com.Support the showReceive my free monthly journal full of food, fitness, faith, fun & moreConnect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5Check out my book Your Worthy Body and signature online class B.COMPLETE

Dr Melissa Johnson from Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses available data with antibody-drug conjugates with established and investigational targets in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, moderated by Dr Neil Love. Produced by Research To Practice. CME information and select publications here (https://www.researchtopractice.com/OncologyTodayCEACAM5NSCLC23).

This episode, we had the privilege of hosting dream expert Melissa Johnson, who shared her insightful perspectives on how dreams can serve as a tool for problem-solving and offer deep personal insights.Main Themes:The Significance of Dreams in Daily Life: We explore the importance of dreams and how they can influence our waking life. Melissa Johnson provides her expertise on the subject, emphasizing the transformative power of dreams in understanding our inner selves.Dream Interpretation and Personal Resonance: Melissa cautions against taking dream interpretations at face value, advocating for a more personal approach where the meaning of a dream resonates with the dreamer's own life and experiences.Techniques to Remember Dreams: Struggling to recall your nocturnal narratives? We discuss practical advice and techniques to help you remember your dreams more vividly, allowing for a deeper exploration of your subconscious.The World of Lucid Dreaming: What if you could be aware and in control while dreaming? We dive into the concept of lucid dreaming, discussing ways to induce this state and how it can be used for self-exploration and growth.Symbolism in Dreams: The conversation also covers how dreams often contain symbolic content, using examples like dance mishaps or relationships with mythical creatures to illustrate how our subconscious communicates our desires, fears, and readiness to confront different paths in life.Contemplations of Life and Death: We touch on how certain dreams may prompt us to contemplate the larger questions of life and our existence, encouraging listeners to engage with these thoughts and seek meaning.Take a deeper dive into this episode at the blog:https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/blog/dream-hub Guest Info:Website: http://www.dreamhub.auPodcat: https://open.spotify.com/show/5u6qKQSxTKtMq1hwIutA2P?si=b852f3d9252548b1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dream__hubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087485167559YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvUcxIOd71Ftrl6lm_O0_hQSupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys Connect With The Skeptic Metaphysicians:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianIG: SkepticMetaphysician_PodcastTik Tok: @skepticmetaphysicians Other episodes you'll enjoy:Dream Interpretation with Benjamin the Dream Wizardhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/dream-interpretation-with-benjamin-the/ What is Lucid Dreaminghttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/what-is-lucid-dreaming-with/ Dr. Howard Eisenberg Reveals the True Nature of Realityhttps://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/reality-1/

Melissa Johnson is a therapist, a recovered eating disorder survivor, a Christian spiritual director, and the author of Soul-Deep Beauty, and the host of the Impossible Beauty podcast, and I am so excited to have her on the podcast today! She shares her story behind struggling with her own body image, as well as how society has place impossible beauty standards on all women. She is on a mission to help others embrace healthy self-talk, dismantle misunderstandings about wellness, and realign their beliefs on beauty. She discusses how to let go of shame, and how reconnect with the Creator (whose image we hold) and find true worth. Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissa.louise.johnsonListen to her podcast, Impossible Beauty, HERE!Purchase her book, Soul Deep Beauty, HERE!

We're surrounded by messages from culture... Messages that tell us that beauty is the highest goal. That if we'd only wear the right clothes, but the right beauty products, then we'd feel fulfilled. But the world's definition of beauty is not only skewed...it can be downright dangerous. Not only to our mental health and physical bodies, but to our spiritual life as well. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, family therapist and author, Melissa Johnson, shares from her new book: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. I hope you share this episode with a friend! Links from Show Melissa's Book: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa's Podcast: Impossible Beauty Joanna's Newest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God Joanna's YouTube Channel [Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.] Connect with Melissa Johnson Website | Instagram  

Jim Field visits with Melissa Johnson, Vice-President of the SWAT Valkyrie Booster Club.  The girls wrestling team will be hosting a tournament Saturday, January 20 and will be holding a silent auction of pies provided by the wrestlers to help raise funds for the rest of the season.

Hey friend, let's ditch diet culture, shame and insecurity as we redefine beauty in Midlife! My guest today is Melissa L. Johnson, a marriage and family therapist, as well as a spiritual director.   Melissa walked through her own challenges with an eating disorder and God has called her to help others not only with eating disorders or disordered eating but to encourage other women to stand boldly as faith fueled women. In a world saturated with diet culture, fake beauty, shame and feelings of unworthiness PLUS the toxic teachings of the cosmetic industry, Melissa encourages you to ditch the world focused shame and insecurity that is thrown at you and lean into what God says about you as His daughter.  As we are beginning a new year with new marketing towards improving yourself the way the world thinks you should, I pray this is encouraging and gives you hope as you listen. You see it all the time: women are purposely being shown unrealistic and unhealthy images online, in commercials, in ads, magazines. This is nothing new but there more and more specific marketing targeted towards those of us in this midlife phase of life. Geared towards us covering up and masking up our true God given beauty and signs of a life lived as we are in this midlife season. I encourage you to lean into your true worth and recognize that you are a beautiful and a treasured possession in God's eyes.  Recognize the lies of the enemy and when you are in the middle of a spiritual battle as it pertains to your looks, your beauty, your skin, your weight, your intelligence and so on. Seek God first for everything and rebuke the lies of the enemy.  Words have power my friend, so as you listen, ask the Lord to show you where you have been falling for lies and take some time to dig into what God says about you.  I pray this is a blessing and encouragement to you today! XO, Michelle Connect with Melissa: www.impossible-beauty.com   ***Join our community, Holistic Health for Christian Women over 40, to be supported and encouraged as you work towards regaining energy and reclaiming your health! **Catch the Treasured Wellness Podcast on https://christianmix106.com/   YouTube  AND https://actsmediagroup.net/radio-free-america-internet-radio/   Related Episodes:  Ep. 217 Treasure your Midlife Wellness Ep. 228 A New Year WITH God Mindset Challenge  

Do you spend a lot of time and energy on beauty? Do you struggle to be satisfied with your body on a regular basis? In this episode, you will hear about the huge topic of eating disorders and the hidden damage culture lies about beauty. Michelle Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who found herself in her own therapist's office being told she has an eating disorder herself. She then went through intensive treatment to heal her heart from what she had no idea that she had. Her personal experience, along with being a mental health therapist herself, led her on a journey to dive into the problems with beauty in society. She wrote the book Soul Deep Beauty, which talks about how we can fight for our true worth in a world demanding flawlessness. Be inspired and encouraged as we talk about a very sensitive and difficult topic. Most importantly, we talk about how you can reconnect with God and the image you are made in and how to love yourself unconditionally. Melissa's website: https://www.impossible-beauty.com/To purchase the book Soul-Deep Beauty: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Deep-Beauty-Fighting-Demanding-Flawless/dp/B0C2JLWM82/ref=sr_1_1?crid=USTOKEUVFHID&keywords=soul+deep+beauty+melissa+johnson&qid=1698692090&sprefix=soul+deep+b%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1Heidi's website: https://heidimortensonlmft.com/If you are in crisis, help is available by call or text 1-800-273-8255 24/7. You can also visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You are loved!

In this episode, Melissa Johnson helps us overcome body shame and choose body love. Check out Melissa's Impossible Beauty podcast. Get your copy of Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless.   Show Notes: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Welcome, everyone. This is Dr. Saundra, and you're listening to I Choose My Best Life. Today, we're going to be talking about our bodies, our temple, and how do we stay in love with our bodies and not get into a place of comparison and shame when we look at all the social media pics and all the different magazine articles. So I have joining me today, Melissa Johnson. She is an eating disorder survivor, Christian spiritual director, and author of the book Soul Deep. Beauty, and I'm looking forward to this conversation so that we can get back on track with some healthy self-talk and a healthy understanding of what wellbeing really means. Melissa, thank you so much for joining me today. Melissa Johnson: Thank you so much for having me. I really appreciate it. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Let me have you start by just sharing a little bit about your journey. I know that you recovered from an eating disorder. What was the scenario around that, that led to even beginning in that journey? Melissa Johnson: Yeah, that's a great question. About eight or nine years ago, I was working as a licensed marriage and family therapist, and it came to my attention via my own therapist that I was seeing. She flagged some of the behaviors that I was having around food and movement and noted that she called it an eating disorder. And to be quite honest, I was really taken aback. I think part of it probably was denial. But also, I do think we have a lot of these messages in our culture that aren't so helpful when it comes to food and bodies and what we see as beauty and uphold as beauty. And I ended up having to pause my work as a marriage and family therapist to do some intensive work around an eating disorder. The book goes into detail about how that came about and a bit more about my journey, but By the time I got into treatment, I think I had been balancing somewhere on the spectrum between disordered eating and eating disorder for about a decade. And I think that's what I'm trying to point out in this book is that I think there are likely a lot more disordered relationships with food bodies in our end movement. Because of the disordered nature of our cultural narratives around these things, and yeah, I was in intensive eating disorder treatment for about nine to 12 months. And through that journey, I started to see the depths to which these ideas around beauty and body image. Were not only impacting the women and men in intensive eating disorder treatment but also I started to see these same beliefs and behaviors and struggles in my peers, in a lot of our messaging around that I would see on commercials, this idea we should shrink our bodies and restrict our food. And so the things that we'll be calling were called Disordered in treatment, we're actually being upheld in popular culture. And on the other side of this, of my treatment journey, I became very passionate about redefining beauty and what is it that we're shooting for. My working definition in the book and currently is redefining beauty as the life of God at work in us and among us. I love Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: that. And it's so true. Our culture really does. Set us at war with our bodies and the way that it oftentimes present things. There are lots of body shame issues. And as you mentioned, eating disorders can take on various forms of what that looks like. I think too often, when we say eating disorders, we're automatically thinking of bulimia or anorexia. Can you go in a little bit more depth? I love something that you shared, which is that there are spectrums. And different ways that we have disorganized relations or dysfunctional relationships with food and well-being practices. Can you go a little bit deeper into that? Because I think that's the disconnect that, as you mentioned, even you had. It's I don't know if I would call this an eating disorder. What does that really mean? Melissa Johnson: Yeah. Thank you for pointing that out because I actually found that I was not alone. A number of people I've spoken with just in general but also on my podcast, impossible beauty. That's their story, too. They were, they didn't realize that it was an eating disorder because a lot of what they were doing was upheld by the popular culture. So yeah, so a disordered relationship. with with food or, I'll even say, quote health. I think that, yeah, so I will say too, like the spectrum, I think maybe if we imagine a spectrum, one side is disordered eating, one side is an eating disorder. I think that diagnoses can be helpful, but I think the reason I don't. I love even saying that I had an eating disorder diagnosis because I'm afraid that people listening might just tune it out and be like I don't have an eating disorder, so I don't need to listen to this conversation. But I do think that so much of our our cultural messages around these things are disordered. And like even me, probably when I would meet diagnostic criteria for entry for an eating disorder, I, I probably, I don't know, maybe two years before I would have been closer on the disordered eating side of the spectrum. So I think more so the way I like to look at it is this: is my relationship with food or body image depleting me of life, of the fullness of life that God invites us into? And so I think when I think about disordered relationships with food, there was a survey that was done out of, I think it was Chapel Hill. It was in that particular survey that 75 percent of the women surveyed reported disordered relationships with food. And okay, so what is disordered eating or disordered relationship with food? And some of the things that were labeled as disordered eating would have been like restricting whole food groups and restricting amounts of food. I'm trying to think of some other examples also deeming some foods as good and some foods as bad, having this binary of foods and having the fear around certain foods. So those are some examples. Yeah. Are there any other pieces of that that I could pick up on? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: I Want to go into some very specifics with it, as it relates to teens because one of the studies that you mentioned is from the CDC from February 2023, which says three in five us teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in the past year since COVID. And that was double the rate of boys as a therapist. What role do you feel body image shame and self-esteem play? In those feelings of hopelessness that teen girls are experiencing? Melissa Johnson: Yeah, such a good question. And I don't know that we can. Research is interesting because we can say there's a likely correlation. I can't say causation at this point. However, I could say anecdotally and just logically, when we think about the inundation of social media currently, I have a couple of stats here. So we know that 80 percent of girls have used an app to change their appearance before the age of 13. We also know that girls ages 10 to 17 were found to spend five hours on social media every day. And I think when we consider the fact that there is this inundation of our developing neural networks of adolescent girls, I'll even say, I don't know. I think I recently heard that girls as young as eight are maybe getting social media. And so if we're thinking about the developing minds of these young girls who are literally, I heard someone use the phrase being disciplined by social media. And I think that's so true. If it is, five hours on social media every day, this inundation of literally fake. Images and this impossible standard because it is literally fake. And we know, through social comparison theory from psychology, that it is just our innate human instinct to compare ourselves with these images that are being presented before us. And I don't think it's a big jump to say that if we're comparing. Comparing ourselves to flawless images of what our culture upholds is beauty or beautiful. Likely, shame is being elicited, and I want to go ahead and just give us Brene Brown's definition of shame. I think it's a great definition. So she defined shame as an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging the last part, the unworthy of love and belonging. Like Transcribed In these primary important developmental times where these girls are developing who they are, their identity, and this shame is likely being elicited five hours of their day. I don't think we could make it, I don't think that's a big jump. That is going to the core of who they are and their sense of worth and belonging. And so I. I do think we're on the cusp of the social media inundated youth being raised on social media. I don't think we've seen the effects of this to its extent, and I don't think it's a far stretch to say that it is deeply impacting them in some pretty significant ways. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Absolutely. As an adult who has worked through their own identity things and their relationship with God, it can be very easy for the comparisons and all of those things to slip in when you're looking at them oftentimes on social media and within the general media. Images that appear to be perfect, you don't know what has been airbrushed. You don't know what has been electronically perfected when you're looking at those things. So how do we fight back against that type of kind of toxic imagery and keep in a place of healthy self-talk? Melissa Johnson: Yeah, such a good question. I really do think that a lot of this comes down to what we are inundating ourselves with and what are we allowing to impact us. And I think about the study of spiritual formation and how our soul is always, in that study, trying to have our soul formed more into the likeness of Jesus. But the truth is that our soul is being formed by whatever we're being exposed to. And so I would say, Turning down the volume on those influences is really pivotal to the formation of our soul in a way that is going to bring us wholeness and thriving. And so turning down the time and the, basically, the influence we're allowing social media to have, knowing that it is really like you said, it is so it is fake. And so I think the time, I think also the time we do spend there, if we are going to spend some time there, being careful of who is in our feed, maybe diversifying our feed, me, more realistic diverse body shapes and sizes. And I would say diversity in general as well. We tend to follow the same kinds of beauty and fitness influencers, but maybe trying to think of how can I use social media as a tool for good in my life and being really aware of having the sense of media literacy, meaning that we are, we become critical or analytical observers or recipients of media and social media, being aware that we are most often being sold a product. And what I have been just so frustrated to see and so sad to see is how often advertisers and corporations use shame, that sense that we are not good enough. to sell a product, to sell a diet, to sell a we have so many fitness influencers to sell a powder or a, a supplement of some kind. And so I think being really savvy about what someone is trying to sell me through this. Quote, flawless image, and trying to elicit the shame or the sense of I'm not good enough unless I do X, Y, or Z or look like X, Y, or Z. So I think turning down the volume there and turning up the volume on what I would call authentic beauty and starting to. I really have an eye for where is the life of God at work in us and among us in my life, in the world around me, and allowing that to enter in my experience through all five senses. And I think when we can actually start to allow, and also I would say, scripture and community where we feel loved and known for. For who we are at our core cause, at the end of the day, our soul is what's going to survive. I don't know exactly. We'll probably have renewed bodies. I think I don't know, like Jesus had, but I don't think that these cultural ideals of beauty are going to mean anything in, in our heavenly reality. What is really going to matter is how. Our souls were forged and formed by the reality of the goodness and beauty of God. And so I think it's important to allow that reality, that eternal reality, to impact us here and now because that's really the only thing that's going to last. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Amen. Amen. And I think that's a great point because, when we think about food, we don't think about it as sometimes having a direct relationship with our spirituality or our relationship with God, especially what we're talking about. Dysfunctional eating or eating disorders, and I, as you mentioned, also fear that sometimes when people hear that, they're like, that's not me. I'm not doing what I typically see in the movies when someone says they have an eating disorder, but I caution you with this: for someone who's listening, when we're talking about an eating disorder, it could be something as simple as you are hiding out certain foods because you feel shame eating them in front of your husband or your kids or your girlfriends. You are eating large amounts of certain things and then purposely trying not to eat and back and forth and back and forth; you're running to food when you are stressed, when you're upset, when you're happy, when you're sad. Food can even become an idol in certain situations; it can become a comfort; it can start taking over different areas of our lives and stop simply being how we nourish our bodies. It starts taking on its own identity. So when we're thinking about just our relationship with food, I want you to think about your relationship with food in such that it is simply a resource for fueling you because, really, that's the beauty of food. It can be delicious. It can be fun. You can have fun with it, but really at the very core of it, the purpose of food is to nourish your body. So that it can function, and so when it starts taking on other roles, we are already starting to enter into this dysfunctional relationship. So, in your opinion, what are dysfunctional eating or eating disorders? How do you feel like they affect someone in every aspect, mentally, spiritually, and physically? Melissa Johnson: Yeah. One, a couple of different areas, for sure. I think across the board, it impacts every aspect of who we are. For me, it's a big one, and I think that from diet culture, we get this big message. I think oftentimes, restrictions on food are basically upheld. And so what happened in my own experience is when I tuned out to my own. Cues of hunger, as simple as that sounds, I started to mute my body's cues. And then, when I started to heal, I realized how much information my body was giving me, including my intuition, where I believe the still small voice of God speaks, feeling. Maybe my heart starts beating a little bit faster, or maybe I get butterflies in my stomach. I think those are all physiological cues that God can use. That, that he's speaking to us in some way. And I think when we cut ourselves off from those cues, from something that may seem really, really simple and maybe not too bad to do. I realized it had spiritual implications, also cutting myself off from my body as a whole and not seeing it as really a gift that God has given me to go throughout the world. And, I think we put qualifications on what a good body is and, usually, a good body these days; it looks like, again, like that fitness influencer, which I think is completely skewed and such a result of diet culture and this inundation with these false beauty ideals. It definitely impacted me. Spiritually, I think relationally as well. I think oftentimes when we are, our culture teaches us to use other women as a means of comparison, which I think is Very much in opposition to the kind of fellowship and community that I think we are invited into. Also, it put me at odds with myself as the voice of the self-critic has to become really loud in order to go another mile, maybe on whatever the treadmill or something, or not give my body something that's asking for, like food. And so, with the voice of the critic and how I am talking to myself, I think I realized how key that is. And I think it's so important to be gentle and kind to ourselves because that is actually the posture we're going to have toward other people. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Yes, we're chatting with Melissa Johnson. She is the author of the newly released book Soul Deep Beauty, and I want to discuss just that term. When you say that, soul-deep beauty, what do you mean? What are you implying with that statement? Melissa Johnson: Yeah. Yes. I think I'm trying to contrast it with societal beauty because societal beauty, I believe, is beauty in a box. I think it's actually false beauty, and it's a beauty that doesn't give us what we crave. Whereas soul deep beauty again, which I would define as the life of God at work in us and among us. That is the kind of beauty that actually touches the deepest parts of us that societal beauty promised to fulfill, but it never could. And so I think that is the. Ultimate beauty, the beauty of God, essentially that I, and honestly, when I even say that I find myself like this, is like an adventure to me trying to see this all-encompassing mind-blowing beauty that I can't fully contain in words or my brain can't even fully conceive of it. Like I, I find myself in this posture of, okay, God, can you keep showing me what soul-deep beauty? I know it's way bigger than I can imagine. And it blows cultural beauty or societal beauty out of the water. But it is so deep beauty, I would say, is true or authentic beauty that our souls are purposed for. And when we find it and seek after it, that is what it ultimately gives us fulfillment. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: I think that's so beautiful. And I think that's part of the transition that most of us have to make to be able to get to a place where we are speaking positively about our bodies, where we are having a healthier relationship with food and with wellness-type activities. And I want you to take a moment, if you would, to share with us what this is; what is your vision for the American beauty standard? What would you like? Young teens, women, or women, in general, to know going into, when they're looking at all of these different things, what is it that needs to be in there at the forefront of their mind regarding their beauty? Hmm. Melissa Johnson: Yeah, I think that it's not one aesthetic that is that is beautiful. And I think that beauty reduced to being skin deep, I don't think is the full story at all. I also think when we're scrolling through our Instagram reel or feeds or whatever, I think what it does is actually it's, I think it's quite unhelpful for a number of reasons as we touched on, but I think what it also does is it causes us to objectify ourselves and see ourselves as from a third person perspective. And what we know about body image is that it is actually. Not helpful. Instead, we move toward a space of embodiment where we think about our bodies, like living in our bodies versus looking at our bodies. Maybe you're going out for a bike ride, and you're thinking about how strong your legs are and how energizing it feels when the wind is blowing by you. And when you're really experiencing living in the moment or enjoying being on that hike or how amazing it feels, it feels exhilarating. It is to water ski in your body. That, I think, is more like this holistic package of identity development and the gift of living in a body, I would invite those girls to a more holistic view of it. Identity of beauty and really turning down the volume on some of those more objectifying activities like scrolling on social media. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Yes. As a woman who's been everything from a size six to a size 16 and everything in between, I have long ago had to come to the realization of. All the way back to Genesis, where God created mankind and looked at it and said, it is good. I found that has been a way that I have been able to accept myself at whatever position my physical body happens to be in at the moment because this is the body you get to do life in. And so if you have to be able to look at it and see it the way God sees it as something good. It's the house you've been given for Holy Spirit to abide. It's the vehicle you've been given to live out your gifts, callings, and talents. And whether you are any of those sizes, bigger or smaller, or if you are long hair or short hair, or if you wear makeup or don't wear makeup, that what's inside of you is so much deeper than that. And I love this. This. Thought of soul-deep beauty. That's really what the world needs to see the soul-deep beauty of Christ that emanates from us. Melissa, thank you so much for joining me. I want to make sure that people know how to get in touch with you and how to get a copy of your book and learn more about your Melissa Johnson: work. Yeah. Thank you so much. So, my website is impossible-beauty.com. My podcast is housed there as well on major platforms like Apple podcasts. And then on Instagram, I'm mostly active on Instagram. I'm @melissa.louise.johnson and @impossible.beauty. I'm also on Facebook. You can find me there at https://www.impossible-beauty.com/blog and https://www.impossible-beauty.com/podcast. Then, my book is at most major retailers. I think it heads up at Baker book house right now. I think it's 30 percent off, so that might be a good place to get it. But otherwise, Amazon, all the places. And, of course, if you always want to request it at your local bookstore, that's always a gift. So thank you. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Excellent. I'll be sure to link to where you can get a copy of Melissa's books sold deep in the show notes, as well as a link to her website so that you can learn more about her and the work that she's doing until next time. Everyone live fully left boldly and rest intentionally. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

We're back from the international break, fully refreshed as Sunderland travel to Plymouth Argyle at the weekend. Matthew Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson to preview the trip to Devon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we talk about scammers and how we have each dealt with them in our own ways. Some of of have scammed them, while others have just given them money. We then get excited and talk about the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie! (trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_6CbpF2FSk). We then talk about the amazing Earlham College Athletics department and the Men's and Women's basketball team who hosted the first Melissa Johnson/Hope Classic Basketball tournament in honor of Nicks late wife. Thank you for the continued support and love from the Earlham College Athletics department! Social Media: @jnfvisuals @Coach_Nick_EC57 @Coachsak21. Please like, share, and comment on our episodes! Join the conversation, and Chase The Hug" with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chasingthehug/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chasingthehug/support

We're talking about Authentic, Soul-Deep Beauty and embracing TRUE beauty as Christian women. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we mention body shame and eating disorders. All around us we're given different ideas of what real beauty is - often not soul-deep or authentic. Our guest today, Melissa Johnson, is an author of the new book Soul-Deep Beauty. Become a Bonus Subscriber: https://www.shelivespurposefully.com/signup/

Matt Keeling is joined by Richard Easterbrook and Melissa Johnson as we preview Sunderland's trip to Stoke City and discuss what we've been up to during the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, join me as I sit down with Therapist Melissa Johnson to discuss the deeply resonant topic of overcoming an eating disorder and body insecurity. We discuss body dysmorphia, conquering body insecurity, and grappling with the far-reaching effects of filters and photoshop in today's beauty-centric world as a Christian woman, especially alongside our children. Throughout this conversation, Melissa not only sheds light on the challenges many of us face as Christians in our pursuit of self-worth and self-love but also offers empowering strategies for healing and transformation. Don't forget to click 'Subscribe' for more episodes with biblical life encouragement every week.  Have you rated and reviewed the podcast yet? It would mean so much if you could take 30 seconds to do so!  Find Melissa on the Impossible Beauty Podcast Get Melissa's book, Soul-Deep Beauty, HERE!  Register for The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates for a happier, holier marriage in 8.5 weeks! 

Today, I have author Melissa Johnson of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “The life of God at work in us and among us.” She is a marriage and family therapist who has her own story of how God broke her free from the lies of a poor self-image to know her true worth in God. She talks about why we buy into the corrupt beauty standards that our culture pushes and how to be aware of how the beauty industry promotes insecurities among women. It was, for sure, an eye-opener for me as I will look at beauty advertising through a whole new lens! https://www.impossible-beauty.com/souldeep-beauty-book https://www.impossible-beauty.com/ CONNECT WITH JAYME ON SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠ l ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠JaymeElizabeth.com

It's time we get honest with ourselves as women today—we're being lied to. Today's cultural beauty standards are messed up. We all know it, and we all think we can resist the pull to look a certain way. But most of us—and our sisters, daughters, and nieces, too—are still striving for a broken kind of beauty while feeling like we're not good enough. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Melissa Johnson, a marriage and family therapist. The lie of today's beauty standards eventually led her to battling an eating disorder. Through that experience, she saw that chasing broken beauty breaks us as women in so many ways. And she also realized that true, soul-deep beauty is not impossible—it abounds in us and all around us.  Melissa and I are talking about how to uncover the hidden damage cultural lies about beauty have on your mind and soul, how to reconnect with God, in whose image you are made, and how to walk away from shame and striving. If you find yourself wishing that you were thinner or smaller, have a list of things you wish you could change about your appearance, or compare your body to other women's bodies, and you're longing for a more self-compassionate relationship with your body, sister, this letter is for you.  Topics we talked about in this episode: Melissa's story as a Christian woman The origin story of Melissa's new book, Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless and what you'll find when you open the cover The unhelpful (but normalized) beliefs we are buying as women when it comes to beauty What happens when we embrace our bodies as miracles and what it looks like to practice gratitude for our aging bodies What living in loving community with other women looks like How Melissa defines true beauty The ways that Melissa lives out the feminine genius in her own daily life Resources you should check out after listening to this episode: Pick up a copy of Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless Visit Melissa's website, Impossible Beauty and listen to the Impossible Beauty podcast Follow Melissa on Instagram Check out the sponsor for today's episode, CORDA, and use the code LETTERS to get 10% off your purchase at checkout Pick up a copy of the Letters to Women book (and use the code LETTERS at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase!) Check out my monthly newsletter, Naptime Notes Subscribe and Review Letters to Women in iTunes Are you subscribed to Letters to Women? If not, you should subscribe today! You don't want to miss any of the upcoming episodes. Click here to subscribe in iTunes.

The Moonshot Group's Elizabeth Neumann looks at disasters, both natural and man-made, and how they shock us when much of our modern infrastructure is devastated.  But we need to understand how such disasters are normal and God calls us to be wise and prepared. Melissa Johnson, author of "Soul-Deep Beauty," talks about cultivating true beauty and worth based on God and His designs and purposes for you, not from the outside world that demands its definition of beauty and flawlessness. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Author, Speaker, Trainer, and CEO Melissa Johnson rejoins our podcast to discuss her second book: Lifelong Learner: Notes, Reflections, and Discoveries. She admits she's a great starter, having worked 27 jobs before the age of 40 and where she knows she doesn't always excel, what to do when there's a big "but..." in your life, why curiosity is key, why no one wears a white hat in tough situations and her views around vulnerability and transparency. She encourages others to realize they are so much more capable than they can even imagine and the value fun, play and wonder bring to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women podcast our guest Melissa Johnson explains why we need to redefine beauty and shares about her new book "Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless". In this episode we dig into: - Her experience of finding deeper intimacy with God in her eating disorder and her journey of treatment and healing. - The intertwining dangers of beauty culture and diet culture - How media saturation impacts our mind, body and soul - The power of shame in advertising and the importance of media literacy and being critical observers of the media we consume - Awakening to the spiritual battle in eating disorders and tools for fighting back - The importance of redefining beauty and how it changes our lives - Her book "Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless" This episode of Intuitive Eating for Christian Women is brought to you by our MEMBERSHIP. If you're ready to invest in your faith-based intuitive eating journey and invest in relationships with like-minded Christian women, then join us! You can try your first month for just $1. To learn more about the membership and join go to ⁠https://intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com/membership/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intuitiveeating/message

Discover the ultimate real estate rehabilitation solutions with our guest, Melissa Johnson. Get ready to take some notes as we delve into creative approaches for fixing and flipping assets, innovative marketing strategies, and effective techniques for navigating profitable leads. Tune in today and accelerate your real estate success journey!Key Takeaways to Listen for How to delegate tasks effectively for a successful asset rehabilitationAffordable interior design solutions when doing a fix and flipWhy decisiveness is key when handling housing problemsStrategic ways to locate quality deals in different marketsOpportunities you can enjoy when investing in real estateResources Mentioned in This EpisodeApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About  Melissa JohnsonMelissa became an entrepreneur in 2003, flipping houses in San Antonio, TX, and expanding the business into a thriving real estate investment operation. With nearly a thousand flips under her belt, she has also built a portfolio of rental properties and real estate notes - while raising five children. In addition to investing in real estate, she has been a part of multiple REI tech startups.Her passion for business and helping others led her to coaching, where she enjoys helping other entrepreneurs nationwide. Melissa focuses on problem-solving and helping business owners reach their full potential. She has a “family first” philosophy and understands the true power of creating a business that works FOR you so you can enjoy your life to the fullest.Connect with Melissa Website: Melissa Johnson To Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com, and please click here to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams

Melissa Johnson joins Heather today to discuss the concept of beauty and how it can be redefined. Melissa shares her personal journey of simultaneously undergoing eating disorder treatment and spiritual formation classes, which prompted her to question societal beauty standards and discover true beauty. Through her own experiences and encounters with God, Melissa began to see the broken nature of cultural beauty and how it disintegrates individuals. Melissa highlights the mind-blowing beauty and expansive love of God revealed in his Creation and creations. True beauty, she explains, integrates and draws individuals towards wholeness and unity. To see and appreciate such beauty, Melissa suggests adopting a posture of presence and using our senses to notice the world around us. The conversation delves into Melissa's personal experience with the harmful beliefs around food, body image, and worth as a woman that she had to undo through intensive treatment. She emphasizes the importance of stopping objectification and embracing our bodies as integrated parts of who we are. We also cover touch on societal pressures, shame, and the impact of beauty standards on individuals' sense of self-worth and belonging. The toxic nature of these standards, perpetuated by media saturation and social media, leads to comparison, competition, and disconnection from our own bodies. Check out Melissa's new book or connect with Melissa at: https://www.impossible-beauty.com Learn more about Melissa's new book: "Soul Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless" https://amzn.to/47diXWT (Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase supports this ministry) Learn more about Compared to Who? coaching opportunities and the brand new signature coaching program and online course here: www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Thank you for listening to My Yes Is On The Table, a podcast hosted by Jennifer Hand and Coming Alive Ministries.  Today Jenn welcomes Melissa L. Johnson to talk about her new book, Soul-Deep Beauty.  Melissa is a marriage and family therapist and founder of the Impossible Beauty blog and podcast. Melissa's new book: Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless Impossible Beauty podcast with Melissa Johnson Captivating podcast with Stasi Eldrege Your Next Brave Step podcast with Deb Brown Connect with Melissa L. Johnson: Instagram, Impossible-Beauty.com Connect with Jenn: Instagram, Facebook, Website DONATE to Coming Alive Ministries  

The Center for Change reports that young girls view between 400 and 600 images a day. The average woman has at least one "body-hatred" thought a day, and a recent survey shows that less than 2% of women worldwide would describe themselves as beautiful. Melissa Johnson, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Spiritual Director, and author of Soul Deep Beauty, sits down with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez to talk about the lies woven through the diet, health, and beauty industry and how marketers have created standards that almost no woman meets. If you struggle with a warped view of self, Melissa will take you by the hand and speak God's truth over you in a way that every soul needs to hear.Find Melissa Johnson, her podcasts, and her books at https://www.impossible-beauty.com/If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

Melissa L. Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, adjunct instructor at Bethel University, and the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us”. Melissa's writing and podcast interviews seek to uncover what true beauty is, what it is not, and how we go about finding beauty in a broken world. Melissa is releasing her debut book with Bethany House publishing in June, 2023, entitled Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You want to learn how we are being lied to about true beauty You seek to love yourself- and others - unconditionally You want a new perspective about how true beauty invites us into an adventure and affirms our true worth You can learn more about Melissa: Instagram: @Melissa.louise.johnson Impossible Beauty Podcast www.impossible-beauty.com

This conversation with my new friend, Melissa Johnson is such an important one to have. We talk about how media and other outside influences are determining our self worth and identifying who we are in every area of our lives. In her new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting For Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, Melissa discusses the importance of looking to God to find our identity. She talks about her struggle with an eating disorder that began in her adulthood and how the recovery journey has influenced her and led her to understand God and His Presence in a whole new way! I pray this conversation helps and encourages you today where you are to truly look beyond the exterior and into who God created you to be starting with the inside. Bio: Melissa Johnson is a marriage and family therapist, is a spiritual director, and teaches an undergraduate course at Bethel University on soul wellbeing. Melissa is also the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us.” Melissa lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband. Anchor Verse: John 10:10 Connect with Melissa: Website: https://www.impossible-beauty.com IG: https://instagram.com/melissa.louise.johnson Ministry IG: https://instagram.com/impossible.beauty FB: https://www.facebook.com/impossible.beauty.podcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impossible-beauty/id1473369496 Book Links: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/492083?fbclid=PAAaaCt5RYBLGaGHQNyrQumzNLEjAvxTaoASDL9Um20Xs1ERRpmbbwCCcj6vU_aem_th_AfT7B5AYDMGTyNAc8dPGJe0-CKjb8EDByNZ_qakaayg_shpvMm2LObZFttdTs-IraNE https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Deep-Beauty-Fighting-Demanding-Flawless/dp/0764241656/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= **This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!**

Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like your reflection doesn't measure up? If so, you're in good company. I think we can all agree that American beauty standards have gotten out of control. That's why we've got Melissa Johnson of Impossible Beauty with us today to expose the lies our culture and media preach and help us redefine beauty so we can finally be free to embrace the fullness of who God created us in His image to be. To connect with Melissa , head over tohttps://www.impossible-beauty.com/ or @melissa.louise.johnson / @impossible.beauty on Instagram! Get your By Words Story candle here: https://www.juneandblume.com/shop/p/storycandle  (Use code BYWRDS10 for 10% off your June + Blume order!) Shop my favorite Bible studies + devotionals: thedailygraceco.com/HANNAHH  Get 20% off your BIOHM Health order with code HANNAH: https://www.biohmhealth.com/  Connect: www.thehannahhughes.com Instagram: @thehannahhughes @thebywordsshow Shop my Amazon faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bywords/support

Is that elusive work/life balance possible for equine veterinarians who are also mothers? Listen to these four vet moms explain how they're making it work. Join AAEP Practice Life Podcast host Dr. Jessica Dunbar as she chats with Drs. Melissa Johnson, Valeria Kappes, Bonnie Kibbie and Jennifer Selvig, all mothers who have discovered ways to stay happy and productive in both aspects of their lives.      AAEP Practice Life is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Visit them at theartofhorse.com.

In honor of the release of my new book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, I have a special episode in store for you. I recently sat down to have a conversation with my literary agent, Don Pape. Don has been a champion of my book and its message for years now and I can't thank him enough.In our time together we talk about how Don ended up working in the publishing business, how he then became a literary agent, and the unique features of his company, Pape Commons. Also, in case the term “literary agent” is new to you, he/she basically represents a writer to promote and sell their work to a publisher. This conversation is a special one, as we talk about my heart and passion behind Soul-Deep Beauty, the need for this message amidst today's media saturated culture, as well as some of the vulnerabilities and struggles that have come up along the way. I can't wait for you to meet Don and to hear more about how Soul-Deep Beauty came to be.

On this week's episode of Kathryn For Real, Kathryn is joined by Author and CEO/Founder of “Oh My Cupcakes!”, Melissa Johnson. Listen along to learn how Melissa went from Hard Rock DJ, to being a Business Owner and Author. Don't forget to check out Melissa's new book titled “Lifelong Learner”, now available where books are sold!

Join Stasi and her guest Melissa Johnson – therapist, teacher and author – as they discuss soul-deep beauty. Most of us have been sold a shame-based view of beauty which can rob us from resting in our true authentic beauty. Melissa defines authenic beauty as the life of God at work in us and among us. Friends, we are at our most lovely when we are living in union with God, embracing the fullness of the life for which we are created.…..SHOW NOTES:…..Melissa Johnson BIO:Melissa L. Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist, spiritual director, and the founder of Impossible Beauty, a blog and podcast dedicated to redefining beauty as “the life of God at work in us and among us”. She also teaches a course on soul well-being at Bethel University. Melissa's writing and podcast interviews seek to uncover what true beauty is, what it is not, and how we go about finding beauty in a broken world. She is releasing her debut book with Bethany House publishing on June 6, 2023, entitled Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding FlawlessWebsite: impossible-beauty.com @melissa.louise.johnson@impossible.beautyFacebook: Impossible Beauty Podcast and Blog…..Don't Miss Out On The Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

She's known for her hospitality heart, she's a gardener & baker, and she's helped make our new NORAM HQ office a reality. All that plus manifestations and more on the latest episode of the SWOfiles with your hosts Levi & Abbie. Music, Mixing & Editing by fellow SWOmie: Brandon Avinger Production assistance by fellow SWOmie: Becca Wehr

The 10:45am service - a panel discussion with Melissa Johnson, Family Pastor