Episodes

What if the most powerful parenting tool isn’t another strategy, but stillness? In this heartfelt episode, Melissa sits down with her 11-year-old daughter, Sophia, for an honest check-in about love, friendship, stress, and faith. From quiet mornings with God to poolside talks after school, they explore what helps a child feel seen and what helps a parent lead with calm and grace. If you’re craving slower days, gentler connection, and faith-filled conversations that bring your home back to peac...

Think dental insurance pays for care? Try a 1970s coupon with fine print. Dr. Amrita Patel, dentist, author, and national speaker, joins us to unpack the real economics of dentistry, from PPO headaches and patient misconceptions to burnout and rebuilding confidence in a changing field. She shares practical strategies for simplifying systems, leading with empathy, and creating stability through in-house plans and honest communication. Beyond the numbers, we explore mental health, mentorship, ...

Your mouth could be telling the story of your whole body. From chronic inflammation and fatigue to kids’ sleep and behavior, biological dentistry reveals hidden root causes and offers practical ways to support lasting health. 🎧 Listen now to discover how oral care can transform your overall wellness and share with someone who needs to hear this. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork faci...

Brain fog isn’t a flaw; it’s a message. In this episode, we dive into how hidden inflammation, toxins, and nutritional gaps can cloud your thinking and the exact steps that helped our family regain clarity. From gut testing and heavy metal screening to mold detection, MTHFR genotyping, and practical lifestyle tools like sauna, breathwork, and red light therapy, we explore how to address root causes instead of just chasing symptoms. You’ll learn how to track your body’s signals, work with fun...

Trapped by fear, disconnected from your own intuition? Melissa share her journey of navigating a spouse’s addiction, chronic illness, and the invisible prison fear created and how she found clarity through nutrition, breathwork, prayer, and time in nature. This episode offers practical tools to break the cycle of fear, tune into your intuition, and reclaim your health and peace of mind. 🎧 Listen now and start hearing the quiet nudges guiding you toward your authentic path. ✨ About the Host & ...

What happens when America’s morning-show smile opens up about masculinity, fatherhood, and mental health? Emmy Award–winning host Brad Perry joins us for a raw, uplifting conversation about the pressures men face, the jealousy many fathers feel after a baby arrives, and the simple practices that keep families strong. From amicable co-parenting and date-night hacks to cold plunges, meditation, and giving yourself permission to rest, Brad offers real-world wisdom for anyone wanting healthier rel...

What if the depression you’ve been battling isn’t really you? Jennifer Stirling-Campbell shares her journey through childhood anger, medication dependency, and spiritual despair, and how a moment of raw surrender sparked true healing. From omega-3s and mind-rewiring techniques to exploring the spiritual dimensions of depression, Jennifer reveals practical tools and fresh perspectives for anyone seeking hope and transformation. 🎧 Listen now to discover how surrender, science, and spirituality ...

What if your biggest barrier to healing isn’t physical at all but your thoughts? Conscious wellness expert Lea Llovio reveals the science of how every thought sparks chemical reactions that shape your health, emotions, and ability to serve others. In this episode, Lea shares her approach to the blessing way, a practice of elevated living that blends science and spirituality with simple, practical tools for protecting your energy, cultivating abundance, and serving from a full cup. Whether you...

What if the root of your child’s suffering isn’t what the doctors say? Laura Haught’s journey reveals how hidden mold and environmental toxins nearly stole her daughters’ health, causing heart issues, crippling OCD, and panic attacks that no specialist could explain. In this episode, Laura shares how a mother’s intuition, persistence, and alternative healing uncovered the truth, restored her children’s health, and offers hope to parents still searching for answers. 🎧 Listen now and discover w...

What happens when life shatters you physically, emotionally, and mentally? Three-time Miss Olympia champion and single mom Whitney Jones has faced it all—18 surgeries, a broken neck, painful loss, and setbacks that could have ended her career. In this episode, Whitney shares how a shift in perspective turned obstacles into opportunities, why self-care isn’t selfish, and how her story has inspired countless others to keep fighting—even saving lives along the way. 🎧 Tune in now to hear Whitney’...

Stabbed 7 times. Less than a 10% chance to live. Brickman Allen’s journey goes beyond survival, it’s about forgiving the unforgivable, rebuilding from rock bottom, and finding purpose on the other side of pain. 🎧 Hit play to hear how he turned a life-shattering moment into a mission of hope. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritua...

Two moms. Two losses. One powerful conversation about surviving suicide loss and raising kids through grief. When MaKela lost her husband to suicide, just as life was beginning to feel hopeful again, everything changed. In this raw and compassionate episode, we talk about navigating the unthinkable—processing our grief while parenting young children, finding moments of joy in the midst of heartbreak, and holding space for the signs that remind us our loved ones are still near. From therapy to s...

Grief, healing, and the breath that brings you back home! “When I lost my husband, I didn’t know how to breathe.” That moment sparked a life-changing journey into the power of conscious breathing with Jerame Mudick, founder of Reconnect MindBody and creator of Resurrect Breathwork. From anxiety-ridden bodybuilder to breathwork facilitator helping thousands, Jerame shares how breath can unlock healing, release trauma stored in the body, and gently reconnect you to your inner calm. This episode...

Two kids. One unimaginable loss. And a conversation that will shift how you see childhood grief. When Mateas (9) and Sophia (11) opened up about losing their dad to suicide, their honesty, faith, and deep connection left me speechless. From heart-shaped bubbles underwater to flickering lights they believe are signs from him—this episode is full of magic, meaning, and the raw truth of healing through a child’s eyes. They share what’s helped: cold plunges, prayer, therapy dogs, and simply talki...

What happens when being the “strong one” starts to break you? Dr. Trevor Nichols seemed to have it all: thriving practice, picture-perfect family, nonstop achievements. But behind the scenes? Burnout, pressure, and the quiet unraveling that so many men face but rarely talk about. In this episode, Trevor gets real about what finally helped: morning routines, breathwork, emotional check-ins, and redefining what strength really looks like. He also shares game-changing insight on kids’ airway hea...

Helping kids heal after suicide loss: real tools, gentle truths, and the power of connection. When my kids lost their dad, we turned to play therapy, memory boxes, calming spaces, and honest conversations to guide their healing. This episode shares the tools that brought comfort, strength, and emotional resilience, one moment at a time. If you're supporting a grieving child, this conversation is for you. Listen, share, and know you’re not alone. ✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Toge...

Burnout, cancer, and silent struggles, how Dr. Arvind Petrie hid pain behind professional success (until he couldn't). What does it take for a high-achieving man to finally say, “I need help” ? For Dr. Arvind Petrie, it started with cultural pressure, unchecked hustle, and a crushing secret: the dental practice he just bought was bankrupt. With no mentors and bills piling up, he pushed harder until cancer, divorce, and suicidal thoughts forced him to stop pretending. In this raw and powerful e...

Child behavior issues? It might be breathing. Discover how airway problems mimic ADHD, anxiety, and more. In this powerful episode, Dr. Michael DeLuke uncovers a hidden root cause affecting millions of kids: undiagnosed airway obstruction. From snoring and mouth breathing to bedwetting and school struggles, these signs often get mislabeled as “bad behavior” or ADHD—when in reality, your child might just be struggling to breathe. Dr. DeLuke shares how traditional orthodontics and medicine often ...

In this deeply honest episode of Melissa’s Not Alone, award-winning endodontist Dr. Brett E. Gilbert opens up like never before—sharing the mental health battles that nearly ended his career, shattered his identity, and drained the joy from his life. Guided by host Melissa-Sue Methven, this raw conversation peels back the layers of what it means to “look successful” while quietly breaking down inside. Dr. Gilbert reflects on the hidden signs of burnout, the crushing weight of perfectionism, and...

____________________________________ Glenn Lovelace - Podcast Bio Glenn is a performance coach for men. He’s been married to Amber since 2004 and they have 5 boys and 2 girls. His marriage has challenged him more than anything else but it has also forged him into the man he’s become. Glenn’s story bounces from failures, quits to more failures much like most men. He found himself in a dark corner in 2013 on Christmas Eves. He was ready to “be done”. He survived himself but was determi...

In this deeply personal episode, I peel back the layers of self-deception that led to years of suffering—both seen and unseen. We all create fictional narratives about our lives, constructing comfortable illusions when reality feels too painful to acknowledge. But at what cost? I share my journey of how these protective stories I told myself eventually manifested as chronic physical illness and mental health struggles that could no longer be ignored. This episode explores: The subtle ways we ...

Kristy Crabtree, LPC, has been a licensed counselor since 2009, but she quickly recognized that traditional talk therapy alone wasn’t enough to create lasting change for her clients. Driven by a passion for deeper healing, she expanded her approach, integrating cutting-edge trauma treatments, consciousness work, and holistic modalities that bridge psychology and spirituality. Kristy is a thought leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy and trauma healing, dedicated to helping individ...

In Honor of Scott: Bringing Hope to the Dental Community Today marks three years since Scott chose to leave this world and then lost his battle on March 13, 2022. I'm dedicating this special episode of my podcast to honor his memory and the dream he held so dearly—helping dentists THRIVE. Scott was passionate about mentoring new dentists and sharing his wisdom. He loved the clinical aspects of dentistry but often expressed how the weight of practice ownership felt overwhelming. His story reso...

Summary In this conversation, Melissa Methven and Kara Kalin discuss the transformative power of EMDR therapy, Kara's journey from being a national level athlete to a mental health professional, and the importance of addressing trauma in a supportive environment. They explore personal experiences, the impact of trauma on performance, and the need for a shift in how mental health support is approached, particularly in high-pressure environments like sports. In this conversation, Kara and Melis...