{"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":"5: Nobody Talks About This: Sometimes You Outgrow the People You Love","slug":"5-nobody-talks-about-this-sometimes-you-outgrow-the-people-you-love","published_at":"2026-06-22T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/5-nobody-talks-about-this-sometimes-you-outgrow-the-people-you-love","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f1aa806e469e1465c5bffaf0939fe6fa7fd3197c96c62042f1de8b3cec8b49b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMTk1ZTI0NS1iYTYwLTQxYmUtYTQ0Ny03ZWNkMDcwZjEwZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzNDFjNDEyM2MwOWNjM2Q2ZGNjNzE3L21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTE4X18xOC0yNi00MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f1aa806e469e1465c5bffaf0939fe6fa7fd3197c96c62042f1de8b3cec8b49b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMTk1ZTI0NS1iYTYwLTQxYmUtYTQ0Ny03ZWNkMDcwZjEwZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzNDFjNDEyM2MwOWNjM2Q2ZGNjNzE3L21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTE4X18xOC0yNi00MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"One of the hardest truths we face is realizing that not everyone is meant to stay forever. In this honest conversation, Mel and Josh explore the grief that comes with changing friendships, shifting family dynamics, and relationships that no longer fit the people we’ve become. Together, they talk about spiritual growth, seasons of life, unanswered prayers, and the difficult reality that sometimes God’s protection comes through subtraction, not addition. This episode isn’t about blame or resentment. It’s about understanding that people can be deeply meaningful without being permanent. Some relationships are lifelong, while others are chapter people, each serving a purpose in our journey. If you’ve ever mourned a friendship, questioned why someone drifted away, or struggled to let go of what a relationship used to be, this conversation is for you. Because maybe not every goodbye is a tragedy. Maybe some goodbyes are graduations. And maybe the goal isn’t to keep everyone forever, but to love people well while they’re here and bless them when they’re not. Some people stay for a lifetime. Some people stay for a season. Both can change your life forever. Timestamps: 02:17 Mel reflects on who she was five years ago and the difficult season that changed everything. 05:11 How chronic pain brought Mel closer to God during one of her darkest seasons. 10:11 The realization that changed how they view friendships and expectations. 12:35 Learning to stop abandoning yourself while constantly showing up for everyone else. 34:16 The powerful lesson of accepting people for who they are. 38:29 Reframing goodbyes as graduations instead of losses. 40:08 Mel's closing message about the true value of relationships. Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading","meta_description":"One of the hardest truths we face is realizing that not everyone is meant to stay forever. 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