#20 Melissa Davis’s Story: Flipping The Switch From Everything Is Happening For Me NOT To Me

“I am a champion. I am a survivor. I am a fighter.”

Melissa lives her life with no regrets and NOW believes that everything happens for a reason! Melissa was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been married for 20 years and has a 17-year-old daughter. Her father passed away when she was 5 and her mother remarried a couple of years later. Melissa’s family then became like The Brady Bunch! When Melissa was young she aspired to be a vet but things changed and when she graduated she went to college for a little over half of a semester. She packed up and moved to Washington after time passed she got married for the first time. With all the challenges that came from her marriage she decided to leave it, this left her feeling disappointed in herself and made her question…“What am I doing?” At first, she drank her feelings away but she had great friends who lifted her up and she just kept working. She moved back home then decided that she had to prove that she could make money and do things on her own. 

As time passed, Melissa got remarried to her current husband! Throughout her journey, there have been many exciting ups and extreme downs. Melissa was in a very dark place for a big part of her life. After trying many doctors... after moving from medication to medication.. after many attempts to kill herself… after not receiving a job despite her education and qualifications… after wanting to give up on life... She finally found a doctor and a company that influenced and helped change her life. Now Melissa lives a life filled with purpose, personal growth,and love for all (including herself)! 

Topics Discussed: 

- Questioning “What am I doing?” through her story.

- Dealing with depression.

- Pregnancy struggles.

- Feeling not good enough when it came to being a mother -.Mommy Guilt.

- Weight loss + Weight gain.

- Went back to school in her 30’s.

- Getting help.

- Moving from doctor to doctor and the struggles with anti-depressants.

- Health care system was not taking her seriously. 

- Having no will to live.

- Anger and negative self-talk. 

- Multiple suicide attempts. 

- Finding Origami Owl (Now Think Goodness) 

- Being her own boss. 

- Entrepreneurial journey and not using excuses.

- Trusting the process and gratitude.

- Personal growth and good people/mentors.

- Family life (Brady Bunch).

- Aspirations to be a vet. 

- Fear of failure and being scared to pursue her dreams.

- Dropping out of College. 

- Being a free spirit and gypsy at heart.

- Working many Jobs to prove herself. 

- Moving away from her hometown.

- Getting married and divorced young.

- Feeling like a disappointment - disappointing herself.  

- Living with no regrets.

- 75 Hard - Mental Challenge.

If you want to learn more about Melissa check out her Instagram!

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Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello