{"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":"3: What Do I Do If I Think I'm Awakening?","slug":"3-what-do-i-do-if-i-think-i-m-awakening","published_at":"2026-06-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/3-what-do-i-do-if-i-think-i-m-awakening","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7fa69b5badb10188bf4413101386ac2e85e02c62e6a6208231cc4c1540c8d5e6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OTg1NTM1Ny0zZDFiLTQ2NzctYTExMS1lZjhiZmVkMDFmMzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzRjMjFiNjE0YWNlOWIwODkwODAyL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE1X18xOC0zOC01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7fa69b5badb10188bf4413101386ac2e85e02c62e6a6208231cc4c1540c8d5e6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OTg1NTM1Ny0zZDFiLTQ2NzctYTExMS1lZjhiZmVkMDFmMzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNzRjMjFiNjE0YWNlOWIwODkwODAyL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE1X18xOC0zOC01Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re like… \"Okay… I think this is real… what do I actually do now?!\" This episode is that conversation. I’m not giving you a bunch of overwhelming steps or telling you to go figure everything out overnight. I’m walking you through what actually helped me when I was in it...and honestly, what still helps me now. How to slow down instead of spiraling. How to come back into your body when everything feels like too much. How to be mindful of what you’re taking in. And how to start building trust with yourself in a way that actually FEELS safe. Because this isn’t something you have to rush. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. Timestamps: 1:18 – What do I do if I think I’m awakening 2:40 – Why it feels overwhelming in the beginning 6:12 – Learning to notice what you actually feel 8:20 – Why journaling matters even when it is messy 10:05 – Sitting with yourself instead of shutting down 12:18 – Supporting your nervous system in simple ways 18:55 – Awakening is meant to deepen your life 21:10 – Building self trust in small moments Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading","meta_description":"If you’ve gotten to the point where you’re like… \"Okay… I think this is real… what do I actually do now?!\" This episode is that conversation. I’m not givi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":613,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/episodes/3-what-do-i-do-if-i-think-i-m-awakening/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/3-what-do-i-do-if-i-think-i-m-awakening.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}