# 0: Start here. Welcome to Mel in the Mix

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Podcast: [Mel in the Mix](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448)
Published: 2026-05-18T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it look like to love God, honor your intuition, and heal in real life… all at the same time? That’s really the heart of Mel in the Mix. In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit of my story… what it looked like when my spiritual gifts first started showing up, the internal battle that came with it, and the moments where I almost walked away from it completely. But also… how my faith didn’t fall apart through all of it. It actually deepened. This space is for the ones who feel everything deeply… the sensitive souls, the grieving hearts, the ones who already know they have gifts but aren’t always sure what to do with them… or are scared to even say it out loud. If that's you...you're in the right place. Timestamps: 1:10 — Introduction: who Mel is, her credentials, and her family 2:30 — The confession: being a woman of God who didn't expect her gifts — and the fear that came with them 4:10 — The turning point: God is not fragile, and faith deepened through acceptance 4:55 — Who this podcast is really for: the sensitive, the grieving, the ones mid-awakening 6:05 — The power of having a steady voice when you're walking into something new Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading

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