{"podcast":{"title":"Mel in the Mix","slug":"mel-in-the-mix-7868448","podcast_index_feed_id":7868448,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/gfYWeVg3.rss","website_url":"https://riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/03c971b4-a614-436a-9202-4f59af036304/logos/659403cc-8176-4a9f-bd06-a10c23d2cc49.jpeg","author":"Melissa Alvelo","episode_count":9,"summary":"Mel in the Mix is a space for the ones who feel everything deeply… the ones who are waking up to something more, but don’t always have the words for it. I’m Mel, a spiritual medium, reiki master, meditation facilitator, and life coach but more than anything, I’m someone who’s walked this path in a very real, human way. Everything I do is rooted in God’s love, His light, and divine protection. My faith is a part of everything here, and I move through this work with intention, prayer, and trust in Him. This podcast is where spirituality, faith, healing, and real life all come together. We’ll talk about spiritual awakening, intuition, signs from loved ones, grief, loss, emotional healing, boundaries, and learning how to trust yourself in a way that feels grounded and safe. Some episodes will feel like conversations. Some will be more reflective. Some may guide you back into your body through simple grounding or meditation. If you’ve ever felt like you’re changing, like something inside of you is shifting, or like you don’t quite fit into the boxes you’ve been given anymore, you’re not alone. And if you’re grieving, missing someone, or trying to make sense of your experiences while st…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T22:17:17.802300+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448"},"episode":{"title":"1: So… I Talk to Dead People (And I Still Love God)","slug":"1-so-i-talk-to-dead-people-and-i-still-love-god","published_at":"2026-05-18T10:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/1-so-i-talk-to-dead-people-and-i-still-love-god","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6de95c9d090e6c580636530bb3799c18f3f911053a5c5873923810549373af0e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOTQ0YzkzZi05ZGIzLTRkNGItOWQwNS1kMDkxYWYxYTYzY2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzRlZDFiNjE0YWNlOWIwODk0MDNhL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE1X18xOC01MC0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6de95c9d090e6c580636530bb3799c18f3f911053a5c5873923810549373af0e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOTQ0YzkzZi05ZGIzLTRkNGItOWQwNS1kMDkxYWYxYTYzY2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzRlZDFiNjE0YWNlOWIwODk0MDNhL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE1X18xOC01MC0yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"How do you introduce yourself when what you do makes people a little uncomfortable? That’s something I wrestled with for a long time. In this episode, my husband Joshua and I sit down and share the real story. Not a polished version… just what it actually looked like. From the intuitive experiences I had as a kid that I didn’t have language for, to the moment we walked into a mediumship session as complete skeptics and walked out seeing everything differently. We talk about the faith side of this too… the questions, the tension, and learning how to trust God with something that didn’t fit neatly into what I thought it was supposed to look like. This conversation is for anyone who’s navigating spiritual awakening, grief, or trying to make sense of their experiences while still holding onto their faith. More than anything, I just want you to feel less alone in it. This isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about showing up, being honest about what you’re experiencing, and giving yourself permission to take up space as you do. If you’re new here, this is a really good place to start. Timestamps: 3:55 – Why Mel wanted people to know her before her gift 6:15 – Early intuitive experiences that couldn’t be explained 15:07 – A real life moment that proved her intuition again 19:09 – The turning point that opened everything 27:38 – The meditation experience that shifted everything 37:49 – Why now was finally the time to start the podcast 41:39 – The “porch light” grounding explanation 44:38 – Why spirit gives you what you need, not what you expect Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading ($80 until June 1st)","meta_description":"How do you introduce yourself when what you do makes people a little uncomfortable? That’s something I wrestled with for a long time. 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