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!
Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK:
The Podcast by
Melyssa with a WHY
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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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I'm your host, Melyssa with a WHY!
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Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this engaging episode, the host welcomes Dr. Jessica Matthews for an in-depth conversation on stress management within the realm of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Matthews, with over 20 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellness, shares her journey from being a group fitness […]
May 23, 2025
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Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this episode of the podcast highlighting the pillar of Avoiding Risky Substances for Lifestyle Medicine Week Day 5, Melyssa shares her personal journey with alcohol, discussing how it has impacted her life and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing low-risk drinking guidelines, […]
May 22, 2025
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this episode of the podcast highlighting the pillar of Avoiding Risky Substances for Lifestyle Medicine Week Day 5, Melyssa shares her personal journey with alcohol, discussing how it has impacted her life and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing low-risk drinking guidelines, […]
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Week special series, host Melissa welcomes Christina, a passionate nurse practitioner, to discuss the pivotal role of sleep health. Christina shares her journey and experiences from University of Central Florida, where she pioneered educational workshops focused on […]
Listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, or iHeart! SHOW NOTES In this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Week series, the focus is on nutrition with special guest Amy HNIs, the program director at the Ardmore Institute of Health. Amy shares insights about the Full Plate Living program, which encourages adding whole, unprocessed, fiber-rich foods […]
