The Naturally Aligned Woman - Faith-led emotional healing for women walking into her purpose
The Naturally Aligned Woman is a faith-led podcast for women who know God is calling them higher, but feel emotionally blocked from fully walking in their purpose. This podcast is for the woman who have done some healing, is no longer in survival mode, yet still feels stuck, hesitant, or misaligned. She doesn’t want medication or hustle. She wants peace, clarity, and emotional wholeness that aligns with her faith. Hosted by, Melanie Bourbeau, a certified health coach with over six years of experience in natural emotional healing, this show explores the difference between mental health stabilization and emotional alignment, so you can stop striving, heal what’s underneath, and move forward with confidence. Inside, we talk about emotional blocks, identity restoration, faith-led healing, nervous system regulation, purpose alignment, and what it truly means to live naturally aligned with who God created you to be. If you’re ready to stop circling your calling and start walking in it.....this podcast is for you. I look forward to serving you in all the ways I can. Blessings, Melanie XX
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Hey friend,
You can love God deeply and still feel stuck. Just because you and a Christian doesn't mean you will always have it all together.
There are many reasons for feeling stuck:
💥 Unprocessed emotions
💥 Old wounds or patterns
💥 Fearing surrender
💥 Trying to heal alone
Today we are digging into some simple tips to getting unstuck, like giving yourself permission, separating faith from avoidance, using reflection prompts an...
We have been working and planning to bring a new and updated brand to this podcast and it will roll out next week Dec 31, 2025.
I am so excited for this new start. Watch for "The Naturally Aligned Woman"
See you next week.
"Journaling is not only reflection but it is neurological repair and bible journaling is even more healing.
Studies show the power of handwriting compared to typing for brain development and in this episode, Melanie Bourbeau uncovers the potency of writing for your health.
In this episode you will hear about:
- Expressive writing
- Gratitude journaling (a new twist )
- Reflective reframing
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Discover a gentle, soul‑nourishing rhythm designed to help women release anxiety and embrace God’s peace each day.
This Christian stress‑relief routine blends prayer, Scripture meditation, gratitude journaling, and worship into simple morning, midday, and evening practices that restores calm and renews your spirit.
Rooted in biblical truth, it offers practical steps to quiet your mind, strengthen your faith, and experience the peac...
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of toxic stress, depression, or anxiety? In this video, we’ll explore how toxic stress often comes from inaction—triggering a freeze response in the brain. When we stay inactive too long, our nervous system becomes more dysregulated, leaving us overwhelmed and disconnected from peace and purpose.
✨ But here’s the good news: you can transform toxic stress into healthy, life-giving action. I’ll share p...
Host Melanie Bourbeau shares a personal story of finding gratitude after childhood mistreatment and explains how science shows gratitude rewires the brain.
She outlines five practical benefits:
- Shifting focus to the positive
- Seeing abundance
- Strengthening the prefrontal cortex
- Improving relationships
- Reducing stress
- and offers a simple practice to build a lasting gratitude habit.
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In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau opens up about possible big changes and asks listeners to help decide whether to rebrand the podcast to better align with her community and YouTube channel.
She explains that many community members seek purpose, hope, and vision in addition to mental health support, invites listeners to complete a short survey (link in the show notes), and offers a free 20-minute strategy call after the survey to h...
There’s a silent epidemic affecting millions of women—and no one is talking about it. In this eye-opening video, we expose the harmful belief that’s quietly sabotaging women’s mental health, confidence, and sense of worth. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, constantly overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of guilt and burnout… this message is for you.
✨ Discover:
*The toxic mindset society has normalized—and why it’s so dan...
If you’ve ever brushed off praise or downplayed your successes because you’re afraid of disappointment, this episode will help you change that pattern.
Melanie Bourbeau shares simple, practical steps—notice your thoughts, write three good things daily, accept compliments with a grateful “thank you,” and display your wins—to rewire negative thinking, invite more joy, and honor God’s light in...
In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores why pursuing happiness alone leaves us unfulfilled and offers practical steps to build a meaningful life: increasing belonging, discovering purpose, telling your story positively, and connecting with something bigger than yourself.
She shares examples, mental-health benefits, and invites listeners to join a free 90-day community challenge for transformation.
Resources:
Are you tired of the silent battle in your mind? In this eye-opening video, we expose the 5 most common lies depression tells you—and reveal the truth that can break their grip. Whether you’re struggling personally or supporting someone who is, this message will help you recognize the toxic thought patterns that keep you stuck and reclaim your hope, identity, and purpose.
✨ What you’ll learn:
*The subtle ways depression distorts ...
Melanie Bourbeau explores how discouragement can lead to disillusionment and depression, using Elijah’s story as a guide. She shares five practical steps—stay connected, keep praying and praising, take thoughts captive, remember God’s purpose, and surrender—to help you avoid getting stuck.
This episode offers simple, faith-based strategies and real-life examples to strengthen your resilience and reconnect yo...
Melanie Bourbeau shares five powerful Bible verses that bring immediate comfort and perspective when you feel discouraged, anxious, or depressed.
She explains how Scripture strengthens your heart, builds character in trials, and encourages perseverance while inviting listeners to join a supportive community for ongoing renewal.
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If you are tired of feeling like you are facing the fiery trials alone and are looking for a ...
In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores affordable, kitchen-ready remedies — like chamomile, passionflower, valerian, lavender, saffron, St. John’s wort and omega‑3s — plus simple recipes (dark chocolate avocado mousse, calming teas and elixirs) to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep and lift mood.
She explains how to test these remedies consistently (about 30 days), pairs them with lifestyle practices, and invit...
Americans spend over 92% of their time indoors, contributing to rising depression, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, and poor sleep.
In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau explains the science-backed benefits of nature for mental, physical, social, and spiritual health and introduces the simple 20-5-3 rule: 20 minutes outside three times a week, five hours in nature each month, and three days off-grid each year to reset.
Practical tips and...
In this episode Melanie Bourbeau explores grief—what it is, how it shows up emotionally, mentally, physically, behaviorally, and spiritually—and why grieving is a normal, necessary part of healing.
She outlines factors that shape grief, warns against avoiding it, shares practical coping tools (including journaling prompts), and invites listeners to seek community and support for deeper healing.
You know you need to do it but don’t feel like it — this episode shares five practical tips to find motivation and start taking action, even when depression or anxiety holds you back.
Learn how to use short daily challenges, timers, celebration techniques, and scheduling to build habits, track mood improvements, and create lasting change.
If you are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious and are ready fo...
Host Melanie Bourbeau, from Building Impact Makers, shares a warm, relatable episode about finding joy even in hard situations. Through personal stories — like letting her daughter wear a fancy dress to the dentist — and practical tips such as changing routines, seeking laughter, and practicing gratitude, she shows how small shifts can lighten depression and anxiety.
Melanie also invites listeners to community connectio...
If your heart feels heavy today and anxiety has been stealing your peace, join Melanie Bourbeau for a calm, verse-by-verse reflection on Psalm 23 — a promise that God sees you, knows you, and walks with you through every valley.
She explores rest, restoration, and God’s presence as practical remedies for depression and anxiety, and invites listeners to try journaling, community support, and spiritual practices to experi...
Welcome to Ditching Depression With Purpose!
In this episode, Melanie Bourbeau, from Building Impact Makers, shares simple, five-minute habits to reduce anxiety naturally: eat more plants and omega-3s, get daily sunshine and fresh air, practice deep breathing and pattern-interrupts, exercise, and reframe thoughts with faith-based tools.
If you are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious and are ready for simple, daily...
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