Emotionally Healthy Spirituality — Expressing Your Truth in Day-to-Day Life
We love a good “love-and-light” meme, but what happens when positivity glosses over the very real feelings bubbling beneath the surface? In this episode of Leaving the Church to Find God, Melissa peels back the shiny spiritual veneer and gets radically honest about the messy, beautiful work of staying emotionally healthy while walking a soul-led path.
In this conversation you’ll discover …
- The hidden cost of spiritual bypassing and why “just think positive” can sabotage genuine growth.
- Three micro-moves Melissa uses daily—pause-and-name, 60-second body check-ins, and compassionate truth-telling—to keep emotions and spirituality in healthy partnership.
- How practicing embodiment, mindfulness, and soul-led living together turns lofty ideals into grounded habits.
- A candid Maui story of saying “no” (with love) and the surprising freedom it unlocked.
- Tips for decolonizing capitalism in your own life by honoring feelings, boundaries, and community care.
Whether you’re untangling religious conditioning, navigating attachment patterns, or simply craving a more authenticrelationship with yourself and Spirit, this episode offers practical tools and a hearty dose of permission to feel it all.
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• 30-Day Nature Fix Journal – daily prompts to reconnect Body, Mind & Spirit
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About Your Host
Melissa Whittington—artist, breathwork mentor, and founder of ALAU (The Alchemy of Authenticity)—helps creatives and change-makers live their truth without exploiting themselves or others. From lush Maui rainforests to global fair-trade adventures, she’s on a mission to prove that abundance and integrity can coexist.
Disclaimer: The ideas in this podcast are for educational inspiration only and are not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or financial advice. Always consult qualified professionals regarding your unique situation.
If you would like to be a guest on this podcast or would like to support this work, visit www.leavingthechurchtofindgod.com where you can contact Melissa and or make a donation. Follow along my journey on IG at @authenticallymeli and find more in depth content on YouTube at Diary of an Authentic Life.
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