Latest Griefmom Podcast Episodes
The Role of Grief in Shaping My Purpose w/ Season Johnson
Scar Tissue - June 25, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsEpisode Highlights: • 00:00:00 - Scar Tissue introduction • 00:02:06 - Melissa reflects on the personal and medical challenges faced during her daughter Leyden’s illness. • 00:17:01 - The pivotal moments that transformed Melissa’s grief into motivation for personal and professional success. ...
Transforming Grief into Growth with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Scar Tissue - June 18, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this deeply moving episode of “Scar Tissue,” host Melissa Dlugolecki explores the profound journey of grief and transformation with Dr. Aimie Apigian. Through their discussion, they delve into the complexities of grief, the power of self-love, and the transformative impact of personal tragedy...
The Art of Transformation with Lauren Courtney
Scar Tissue - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this inspiring episode of “Scar Tissue,” host Melissa Dugalecki introduces Lauren Courtney, an enigmatic figure whose life transcends traditional labels. From her beginnings in corporate America to becoming a spiritual guide and healer, Lauren shares her transformative journey of embracing he...
Living a Rare Life with Erik Rock [Part 2]
Scar Tissue - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratings00:00:00 - Introduction to the episode and a brief recap of the concepts of leveraging pain as a tool for personal and communal growth. 00:01:30 - Melissa recounts the painful yet transformative experiences following her daughter Layden’s death, focusing on overcoming the feelings of punishm...
Living a Rare Life with Erik Rock [Part 1]
Scar Tissue - May 28, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratings00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast philosophy of transforming pain into power. 00:01:13 - Melissa introduces Eric Rock, highlighting his journey and impact as an entrepreneur and mentor. 00:02:01 - Eric discusses his approach to life and business, emphasizing the importance of personal bra...
Return to The Sacred Masculine and Feminine w/ Gerard Adams
Scar Tissue - May 21, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this deeply personal episode of “Scar Tissue,” Melissa Dlugolecki and guest Gerard Adams delve into the transformative power of storytelling, the importance of embracing authenticity, and the challenges and rewards of personal growth. Gerard shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a b...
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Scar Tissue - May 14, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this deeply personal episode of "Scar Tissue," Melissa Dlugolecki shares her journey from rule-following high achiever to a life coach who embraces authenticity over convention. From her challenges with anxiety and people-pleasing as a young student in Massachusetts to confronting her identit...
120: Choose Your Hard - Grief & Life Mindset w/ Kendra Allen
Scar Tissue - June 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa was already crying at the start of this episode. When she first lost her daughter, Leyden, she could barely leave the house, let alone get to a grief counselor’s office. But that is what she did. And that grief counselor is the special guest today, Kendra Allen. Melissa was a puddle at ...
119: Lessons from Grief w/ Mike Michalowicz
Scar Tissue - May 26, 2023 01:15 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa is proud to bring back to the show Mike Michalowicz. Mike has supported Melissa in multiple ways over the years and is helping her bring her book to the world (very soon!). In this episode, Mike and Melissa explore how grief can act as a form of connection. They examine the true purpos...
118: Growth, Rebirth & Play w/ John Kempf
Scar Tissue - May 11, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa’s excited to introduce you to an incredibly dear friend and soul connection of hers. John Kempf is an amazing coach, an amazing human, and an amazing healer. And when you talk about our beings and souls being medicine for this planet and other people, John is literally medicine in huma...
117: Understanding and overcoming dysregulation w/ Jennifer Watson
Scar Tissue - May 04, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa spends a lot of time on social media, and coaches and entrepreneurs frequently build their businesses through these platforms. Yet, she hears many people complain that social media is fake. They want authentic connections. But that has not been Melissa’s experience. And today’s guest is...
116: Playing A Mastery Game w/ James Silvas
Scar Tissue - April 20, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa is excited to bring James to the podcast. His work has changed her life. A big part of what you experience on this podcast is because of James. James works with the top-tier level of athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs. In addition, he’s working on a book and is a top 1% podcaster. ...
115: Co-Creating or Co-Expanding?
Scar Tissue - April 13, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsToday's episode takes a lot of discernment. Are we co-creating, or are we co-existing? And what does that mean? In this episode, Melissa breaks it down for you. A coaching call inspired this topic with Melissa's new women's group, Own It (see below for more information!). Understanding the diff...
114: Opposing & Shared Views of Grief - a Debate
Scar Tissue - March 23, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsWhen Melissa sat down to speak with Jon, what came out was not what she expected. But it was perfectly perfect. Jon and Melissa have different perspectives on grief. While they find a middle ground during this conversation, their experiences and lessons from grief contrast with one another. So...
113: Finding Your Purpose Through Grief w/ Lauren Salaun (Amplify Podcast)
Scar Tissue - March 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsWe are switching hats on today’s podcast with a behind-the-scenes look at Melissa’s journey in a way you’ve not heard before! Melissa recently went on Lauren Salaun’s Amplify podcast to share her story. Lauren’s a former coach and current client. In this episode, Lauren interviews Melissa as sh...
112: Shame - In Grief & Life
Scar Tissue - March 09, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa goes in-depth on one of the most powerful forces that drive our subconscious behavior and emotional responses. Unfortunately, many prefer to avoid talking about it. Yet, if addressed, we can make massive progress. It’s shame. What comes up for you when you hear the word shame? How does ...
111: From Playboy & Partying to Intuitively Thriving w/ Andrea Lowell
Scar Tissue - February 24, 2023 19:27 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThis episode doesn't jam on new topics, but Melissa and her guest find new perspectives on important topics and go deep on abundance and manifestation. Andrea Lowell is an Old Soul on a mission to help everyone reach their own Self-Mastery and Self Actualization. Andrea provides clear guidance...
110: When To (and not to) Trust Your Intuition
Scar Tissue - February 16, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsHow do you know when you can trust your intuition? How can you know if it’s your intuition or mind telling you to do something? Melissa explains how to access your intuition and when you can trust it. This episode is dropping right around Leyden’s birthday (February 20), which inspired the crea...
109: Narcissism, Intuition, & Self-Trust w/ Jenna Brocious
Scar Tissue - February 02, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa and Jenna dive into the obvious and not-so-obvious characteristics of narcissism and how to spot them. They also explore the why and how to detach from outcome, the power of trusting your intuition, and tips for strengthening your ability to do so. Jenna Brocious is a spiritually intui...
108: The Magic of Not Normal - Lessons w/ Brandon Cockrell
Scar Tissue - January 26, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsFather and entrepreneur Brandon Cockrell shares lessons ignited from his daughter's journey. Brandon dives deep into hitting the inevitable challenges we all face. Melissa and Brandon also speak about their shared journey with finding out their daughters were sick during pregnancy. And Brandon...
107: Untangling Possibility from Reality w/ Melissa Martin
Scar Tissue - December 22, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa Martin is a business and embodiment coach and creator of the Boldly Courageous community and podcast. She has walked through dark seasons and knows what it’s like to start over and write a new story. Melissa’s a dog mom, loves her dance parties, and is about to join the Tulum swirl - so ...
106: Creating Your Dream Life with Diamandia Lingos
Scar Tissue - December 05, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsTEDx speaker, entrepreneur, and investor Diamandia Lingos joins Melissa to discuss how we can create our dream life, regardless of our circumstances. After navigating an earth-shattering grief journey and having no money in the bank, Diamandia took action to rebuild her life, leading her to be a...
105: Grieving Past Versions Of You w/ Former Nike Master Trainer and NYC Rockette Samantha Jo Harvey
Scar Tissue - November 23, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThis is Melissa’s person. Former Nike Master Trainer. Former New York City Rockette. Current multi-six figure entrepreneur. Melissa and Samantha are meant to be in each other’s lives. Get ready to get in touch with your intuition. Samantha shares the harrowing and brave story of moving through ...
104: Schools, Side-Boob & Shots, Untold Truths & Unexpected Pivots w/ Sydni O'Connell
Scar Tissue - November 21, 2022 18:50 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsIn this special episode, Melissa shares parts of her story she has never shared. Melissa’s guest shares so many similarities with Melissa’s story it’s almost eerie! Melissa and Sydni O’Connell go deep on betrayal and moving forward after all you envisioned for your life is taken from you. Sydni ...
103: The Most Life-Changing Lesson Leyden Taught Me
Scar Tissue - November 14, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa rides solo and shares THE MOST life-changing lesson she learned from her daughter Leyden. We’ve all experienced something being taken from us and the ground ripped out from underneath. However, Melissa is here to share some hard truths - we are not entitled to anything but worthy of ever...
102: Pain into Purpose with Brad Barnes
Scar Tissue - November 07, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThis episode provides a glimpse into Melissa’s life and one of the major factors that led to Melissa reinventing herself and finding the clarity to take action. Brad Barnes has changed Melissa’s life and will change yours. Brad and Melissa discuss their grief journeys and offer mindset tips an...
101: New Beginnings & Chosen Grief
Scar Tissue - October 31, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsThe podcast has returned to explore the not-so-comfortable things of life. The podcast started in honor and memory of Melissa’s daughter Leyden who passed in 2014. But like many of you, Melissa’s journey has evolved, and new lessons are coming alive in her that she’s ready to share with you! Gr...
100: Is Doing "Your Best", Enough?
Scar Tissue - March 11, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa digs into the difference between doing your best and doing the work. How each has a purpose and a place in our lives and our growth, but how important it is to be aware of what you need to grow, and how to enable and empower not only yourself but others around you, too. About this podc...
99: Feeling powerless in grief - a LIVE session with Jen Canvassar
Scar Tissue - February 11, 2021 17:11 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsMelissa goes live with the founder of the NEC Society, Jen Canvassar, to talk about Leyden's story, how her case was termed a catastrophe and the feeling of being powerless in her grief. She talks about channeling that energy and educates on the link between NEC and Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)...
98: Toxic Positivity and How The Body Stores Trauma with Michelle Quiroga
Scar Tissue - February 04, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsLCP and EMDR practitioner, Michelle Quiroga joins Melissa on the pod today. They go deep on understanding what toxic positivity is and how it can be damaging in grief and in life and dive further into how the body and brain store trauma and emotional experiences and share tips for releasing. Ab...
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