{"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":10,"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":"2026-07-27T20:17:18.891708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448"},"episode":{"title":"9: A Letter to the Men We Love","slug":"9-a-letter-to-the-men-we-love","published_at":"2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448/9-a-letter-to-the-men-we-love","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mel-in-the-mix-7868448","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bb38bd9102291826c5a1855fcdee76c0e5da1df0698f248264fb3e3c30d07ba0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NTdmYTQ0MS00ZTQxLTQxNjEtOWRmMS1lNmI0OWU4YTA3OGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NTQ3YmE3YTA5MDJmNjhjYTNiOTEwL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTEzX18yMi0xNi01OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bb38bd9102291826c5a1855fcdee76c0e5da1df0698f248264fb3e3c30d07ba0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NTdmYTQ0MS00ZTQxLTQxNjEtOWRmMS1lNmI0OWU4YTA3OGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwM2M5NzFiNC1hNjE0LTQzNmEtOTIwMi00ZjU5YWYwMzYzMDQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTVlYjRjNTIzNGY5NDI2ZmExZWJiZGUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1NTQ3YmE3YTA5MDJmNjhjYTNiOTEwL21lbGlzc2EtYWx2ZWxvcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTEzX18yMi0xNi01OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Men are often praised for being strong, dependable, and selfless. But what happens when carrying everything alone becomes too heavy? This episode is a tribute to the men who wake up early, work hard, love their families, and quietly carry responsibilities that few people ever see. Mel reflects on fatherhood, emotional resilience, men's mental health, and why asking for help has never been a sign of weakness. Whether you're listening as a husband, wife, parent, son, daughter, or friend, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, notice the people carrying the heaviest loads, and remind them they don't have to do it alone. Timestamps: 0:52 – Mel opens with a heartfelt invitation to think about a man you love before listening. 2:35 – A powerful thank you to the men who quietly sacrifice every day. 4:10 – What true masculinity and strength really mean. 6:00 – Why boys need emotional safety, not emotional suppression. 11:10 – Men's suicide statistics and why these conversations matter. 15:15 – Speaking directly to the man who feels like he has to carry everything alone. 18:30 – The strongest men tell the truth about what they're carrying. 21:15 – Why silence is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone. 26:00 – Closing message: The world doesn't need harder men. It needs whole men. Connect with Mel on Instagram Book a Reading","meta_description":"Men are often praised for being strong, dependable, and selfless. But what happens when carrying everything alone becomes too heavy? 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