{"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":"4: When You Need to Put the Heavy Things Down: A Guided Moment of Peace","slug":"4-when-you-need-to-put-the-heavy-things-down-a-guided-moment-of-peace","published_at":"2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/4-when-you-need-to-put-the-heavy-things-down-a-guided-moment-of-peace","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c4510b681da572d6dec462affabe3b815be12393d8771ed4ded9d1ebfb0ebebb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODlmYjFiYi1iOWQyLTQ5MTYtYmNiMC1iNDJlMGEzZTJkNjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExZjA1NTdmMzQ0MzdlN2I4NzE5M2I5L21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTJfXzE4LTMxLTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c4510b681da572d6dec462affabe3b815be12393d8771ed4ded9d1ebfb0ebebb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODlmYjFiYi1iOWQyLTQ5MTYtYmNiMC1iNDJlMGEzZTJkNjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExZjA1NTdmMzQ0MzdlN2I4NzE5M2I5L21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTJfXzE4LTMxLTE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"What if you gave yourself permission to put the heavy things down, even for a few minutes? In this soothing meditation episode, Mel offers a grounding experience for sensitive souls who have been carrying a lot emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Through guided breathing and a beautiful visualization of protective white light, you'll be invited back into your body, back into the present moment, and back into the truth that you are safe, supported, and loved. Come as you are. Take a breath. And allow yourself to receive exactly what you need. Timestamps: 3:04 - A reminder that sometimes we need less information and more connection to ourselves 3:41 - Guided body awareness practice to release tension and soften into the present moment 5:42 - Powerful affirmations about healing, growth, and honoring where you are 6:45 - Guided white light visualization for protection, peace, and spiritual support 8:58 - Permission to put the heavy things down and return to yourself Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading","meta_description":"What if you gave yourself permission to put the heavy things down, even for a few minutes? In this soothing meditation episode, Mel offers a grounding exp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":705,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/episodes/4-when-you-need-to-put-the-heavy-things-down-a-guided-moment-of-peace/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-7868448/4-when-you-need-to-put-the-heavy-things-down-a-guided-moment-of-peace.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}