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! In this episode, guest Ashlee Wright, founder of Why Eat Wise, shares about shifting the focus from weight management to cultivating a healthier relationship with food and exercise. Melyssa and Ashlee discuss the importance of mindset in creating sustainable health changes, debunk myths surrounding nutrition and […]
March 18, 2024


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Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! In this episode, Dr. Lauren Hodges discusses the nuances of stress management and healthy living. Dr. Hodges shares insights from her journey in the human performance and learning sciences fields, detailing her experience in consulting with major companies and founding her company, Performance on Purpose. The […]
March 11, 2024

Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! In this episode, Dr. Lauren Hodges discusses the nuances of stress management and healthy living. Dr. Hodges shares insights from her journey in the human performance and learning sciences fields, detailing her experience in consulting with major companies and founding her company, Performance on Purpose. The […]

Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! Join Melyssa in celebrating 5 years of her business! Melyssa celebrates the fifth anniversary of her business, Melyssa with a WHY LLC, which coincides with International Women’s Day. She reflects on the significance of this alignment, emphasizing her commitment to empowering women and challenging toxic societal […]

Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOWNOTE In this episode, Melyssa Allen welcomes Nicole Hoskens, a registered dietitian and fitness instructor. They discuss tangible tips for how to make nutrition enjoyable and sustainable to kickoff March – National Nutrition Month! Nicole shares insights on the importance of fiber, whole foods, and fun […]