Welcome to the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK podcast, where we have casual conversations about ways to live happier and healthier that don't require you to ditch everything you enjoy in life! We refer to our listeners as Change Makers, because if you are tuning in - then you are probably working on making some positive changes in your life!
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I wrote my book, Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, to teach people how to develop health promoting habits in a sustainable, enjoyable way!
After years of my own personal experience with yo-yo dieting and fitness fads, I finally discovered the power of engaging in health and wellness coaching as a way to overcome all of the other typical, short-lived programs. As a lifelong science geek, the method to my madness incorporates a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach stemming from lifestyle medicine, positive psychology, and acceptance and commitment coaching.
So if you're looking for a coach that is classy, sassy, and a bit badass-y... Then you're in the right place!
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Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this episode of the Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to Suck podcast, Melyssa welcomes guest Tara De Leon, a personal trainer who is challenging industry norms with her weight-neutral and plus-size approach, which we absolutely LOVE and is sooooo aligned with our own messaging! […]
April 7, 2025

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Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! Recommitting to Your Goals: Tackling Q1 Setbacks and Cultivating a Winning Mindset for the 2nd Quarter of 2025 In the season three opener of Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, Melyssa, a double board certified lifestyle medicine coach and size inclusive fitness specialist, discusses the common […]
March 14, 2025
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! Recommitting to Your Goals: Tackling Q1 Setbacks and Cultivating a Winning Mindset for the 2nd Quarter of 2025 In the season three opener of Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK, Melyssa, a double board certified lifestyle medicine coach and size inclusive fitness specialist, discusses the common […]
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOWNOTE Reflections and Future Aspirations: Wrapping Up Season 2 Hosted by Melyssa Allen, a double board-certified lifestyle medicine coach, this episode marks the conclusion of Season 2 of the Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK podcast. Melyssa discusses her impromptu topic pivot, upcoming extended break to […]
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOWNOTE Welcome to the Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK podcast! In this episode, host Melyssa Allen is joined by Dr. Dominique DiLorenzo, a triple board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine. They discuss the importance of incorporating mindset and behavior changes […]