Mental Health Minutes with Melissa

Breaking Free from Body Shame with Jess Connolly [Episode 69]

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you one of the 3% of people who are satisfied with your body? If you aren't included in this group, this episode is for you! We are talking with ...

Counselor On Call :: Body Image [Episode 68]

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Counselor-on-Call* we are discussing body image. If you struggle with an eating disorder or have struggled with an eating disorder ...

True Beauty and Body Image with Amanda Cunningham [Episode 67]

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle with body image, you aren't alone. Approximately 91% of women are unhappy with what they see in the mirror. Research shows that the h...

Counselor On-Call : Being Mindful :: [Episode 66]

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Counselor on Call, we will continue the conversation from last week's episode. We talked with Ginger Sache about finding wonder and...

Chasing Wonder with Ginger Stache :: [ Episode 65]

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Friends!  We are continuing our series on mental health to help you slow down, grow a practice of mindfulness, to help you feel less stressed an...

The Sickness of a Hurried Heart with Jennifer Dukes Lee :: [Episode 64]

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are starting a new series to help you slow down, grow a practice of mindfulness, to help you feel less stressed and frazzled. Today, we are talking...

Counselor 0n-Call : Making Mistakes & Trusting Yourself :: [Episode 63]

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, on this episode of Counselor-on-call*, we will conclude the conversation about making mistakes. During this series, we've talked about shame, s...

I Messed Up With Damesha Wells :: [Episode 62]

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month we are taking a deep dive into what happens when you make mistakes. We've all been there. We somehow do things we never intended to do. Wh...

Counselor On-Call - When You Make A Mistake :: [Episode 61]

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are taking some time over the next few weeks to discuss what happens when you make a mistake. Last week, we heard from Hope Carpenter. Hope shared...

The Most Beautiful Disaster with Hope Carpenter :: [Episode 60]

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey friends!  Welcome to Thrive and The Art of Living Free Podcast! This month we are taking a deep dive into what happens when you make mistakes. ...

Counselor On Call - Exhaustion and Weariness :: [Episode 59]

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Counselor on Call, we are talking about exhaustion and weariness.* According to the American Psychological Association, Americans are mo...

Think Like A Girl with Tracy Packiam Alloway, Ph.D :: [Episode 58]

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free This week we are dispelling myths and gaining a critical understanding of the female brain...

Counselor-On-Call - Body Posturing & Smiling :: [Episode 57]

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with motivation? Feeling insecure before a big meeting? I have some great resources for you this week on Counselor on Call. I'm  shar...

Between Grit and Grace with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt :: [Episode 56]

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm talking with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt about cultivating confidence through our failures, mindsets and being our authentic selves.  Like M...

Counselor-On-Call - The Importance of Rest :: [Episode55]

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Counselor-On-Call*! I have another episode for you inspired by my amazing Instagram audience. I posted a graphic about the alternatives " ...

Love-Centered Parenting with Crystal Paine :: [Episode 54]

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week we are talking with Crystal Paine about parenting from a place of peace, her new book and the meeting our kids where they are...

Counselor On Call - Triggered? Here is what you can do! :: [Episode 53]

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week on Instagram, I posted a graphic about the fight, flight, freeze, and newly added fawn response. This post struck a nerve*. In today's Couns...

The Comfort Crisis with Michael Easter :: [Episode 52]

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Friends! I'm really excited about this epiosode. You know I'm a nerd for all things scientific and related to the brain. This week, I sat down a...

Understanding Your Triggers :: [Episode 51]

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On Today's episode of Counselor on Call, We are talking about triggers. If you've been stuck trying to change a behavior or habit, identifying your tr...

Every Word Matters with Caitlin Crosby :: [Episode 50]

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if your words matter? Maybe you feel like your story doesn't matter because of what someone told you. If you struggle with feel...

How understanding your brain will help you regulate your emotions :: Episode 49

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Counselor On Call, we are talking about how God designed your brain. Understanding how God designed your brain will help you bette...

COVID, Depression, and Our Kids: Drs. David and Donna Lane :: [Episode 48]

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited about the show today. Drs. David and Donna Lane are a husband-wife counseling duo who specialize in trauma, grief, and loss as well as ...

Counselor On Call :: Journaling :: [Episode 47]

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Counselor On Call, we are talking about the power of journaling and how it helps you get to the heart of what is really going on. ...

Wild at Heart with John Eldredge :: [Episode 46]

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited about the show today. My special guest on the show today is the amazing, John Eldredge. John Eldredge is a bestselling author and couns...

Counselor On Call :: Self-Care :: [Episode 45]

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on this episode of Counselor on Call, we are discussing self-care. Self-care is so important. Doing so will lead toward a better balance among ...

Freedom from Pornography with Ted Shimer :: [Episode 44]

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited about the show today. This is definitely a show you're going to want to share with your friends! Today we will be discussing the topic ...

Counselor On Call :: Confidence :: [Episode 43]

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited this week. I'm introducing a brand new segment on the show called " Counselor on Call." Don't worry; we will still have amazing intervi...

Breath Again with Stacy Henagan :: [Episode 42]

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I'm Melissa Clark. I'm a professional counselor in the Dallas area with a passion for helping you overcome challenges, process painful emotions, a...

Wintering: The power of rest and retreat with Katherine May :: [Episode 41]

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to actually enjoy Winter? For many, we seem to think that slowing down and even resting is counterproductive. However, it couldn't be f...

The Power of Writing It Down :: An Interview with Allison Fallon :: [Episode 40]

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited about the show today! My special guest on the show today is Allison Fallon, bestselling author and the founder of Find Your Voice, a co...

Fighting Forward : An Interview with Hannah Brencher :: [Episode 39]

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Friends and welcome to Season 2 of Thrive and the Art of Living Free!  We made it through 2020 - can you believe it? I'm so excited to be start...

Pursuing Purpose: An Interview with Rachel Swanson :: [Episode 38]

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, I am talking with Rachel Swanson.  Rachel C. Swanson is a best-selling author, national speaker, podcaster, and accredited life co...

Finding Quiet :: Jamie Grace :: [Episode37]

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking with Jamie Grace.  Jamie Grace is a two-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actress. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome,...

Sexual Health in your Marriage with Heather Seguin :: [Episode 35]

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by Heather Seguin, LMFT. Heather is passionate about helping people live free from shame and be deeply connected to the people they l...

Creating Strong Marriages with Rachael Gilbert :: [Episode 34]

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by Rachael Gilbert.  Rachael is a homeschooling momma of three, business owner, marriage and family therapist, blogger, certified ma...

Enneagram & Relationships :: Interview with Callie Ammons [Episode33]

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by my dear friend Callie Ammons. Callie is a type 3 Enneagram life coach, podcaster, and speaker!  Four years ago, Callie went on a ...

Marriage and Blended Families:: Interview with Vanessa Martindale [Episode32]

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by my dear friend Vanessa Martindale. Vanessa is a genuine and enthusiastic believer who loves Jesus, the bible, and His people. She ...

Do Not Enter Zones:: Interview with Kat Armstrong [Episode31]

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by the amazing Kat Armstrong. Kat has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, aut...

How Shame Keeps You From Your Purpose: An Interview with Alli Worthington:: [ Episode 30]

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking with my friend, my coach, my mentor, Alli Worthington. Alli is a wife and mom of five sons. She lives outside of Nashville in a l...

Effects of Shame On Your Brain: Interview with Bob Hamp :: [Episode 29]

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by one of my all-time favorite people, Bob Hamp. Bob and his wife Polly (who was on Episode 4) are the founders of Think Differently...

Break Free from Shame :: Interview with Denise Pass [Episode 28]

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are starting a new series this month about shame. I love Brene Brown's definition of shame, "Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience o...

Creating healthy relationships with your children: Interview with Janet Newberry [Episode 27]

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by the inspiring Janet Newberry who has helped families adopt a culture of love. Janet Newberry is an educational consultant and an u...

Counselor On-Call: Bonus Episode: Cultivating Resiliency

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode, I share with you the value and importance of cultivating resiliency.  I think this is what we do with our kids. We see them st...

Episode 26: Creating resiliency in our children with Kari Kampakis

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do I help my teen develop strong relationships? How do I handle conflict resolution with my child? What are ways to cultivate resiliency? Like man...

Episode 25: Helping your child thrive in the midst of a pandemic

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is my child okay? Are they on screens too much? What will this school year look like in the midst of a pandemic? Like many other parents, these are qu...

How to Cultivate Resiliency with Lynn Cowell (Episode 24)

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm joined today by the amazing Lynn Cowell. Lynn Cowell is a member of the Proverbs 31 speaker and writer teams. Lynn passionately writes for women o...

Body Image and The connection to your soul - A conversation with Jennifer Strickland (Episode 23)

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Everyone and Welcome back! Today we are concluding a series about body image. Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S...

Body image and our daughters:: An interview with Kara Miller (Episode 22)

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 22 of THRIVE and the art of living free!  Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you fee...

Episode 21 - Interview with Heather Creekmore

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Everyone and Welcome back! We're in the middle of a series talking about body image. Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80%...

Episode 20: Interview with Jamie Young: Body Image

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We just finished a series for the month of May about Mental Health awareness month. I hope you enjoyed the amazing interviews about Eating Disorder, B...

Episode 19: Interview with Stephanie Coker: Suicide Prevention

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the middle of a series about mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. I am so excited about this series. I hope to debunk myths ...

Episode 18 :: Mental Health & Children :: Interview with Rhonda Johnson

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings all!  We are in the middle of a series about mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. I am so excited about this series. I hope...

Episode 17 :: Addiction & Mental Health :: An Interview with Jenni Hubby

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday !  We are in the middle of a series about mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness month. I am so excited about this series. I hope...

Let's Talk about Eating Disorders : An Interview with Whitney Russell

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally May! Doesn't it feel like April just went on forever?  Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave ...

Episode 15:: Soul Care:: An interview with Amy Seiffert

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday!  Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered. Today i...

Episode 14 Soul Care:: An interview with Jolene Underwood

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for joining me this week!  I truly believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered. We ar...

Episode 13 Soul Care:: An interview with Rachel Kang

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered. We are in new the middl...

Episode 12:: Soul Care - An Interview with Becky Lauridsen

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

April is FINALLY here! We made it through another LONG week in the midst of COVID-19, social distancing  and the global pandemic. Today, We are start...

Episode 11 : Struggling well with Anxiety

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday! We made it through another week in the midst of COVID-19 and the global pandemic.  In today's episode, we are going to discuss how to i...

Episode 10:: Thriving in the Midst of CoronaVirus

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have no guests or interviews. Simply, I'm going to share with you my thoughts about Covid-19.  In this episode, I share how I'm struggli...

Episode 9 :: Interview with Jacyln Weidner

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Considering all the fear and anxiety with the current situation with the Coronavirus .. the topic of anxiety is so timely!  On this week's episode, I...

Episode 8 :: Interview with Kristin Funston

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 8 of THRIVE: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free! March is finally here... can you believe it?  Today, we begin a new series ...

Episode 7 :: Creating a Healthy Relationship with Yourself!

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 7 of THRIVE: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free!  Today, I will be concluding our series on relationships.  This isn't a ma...

Episode 6 :: Interview with Amanda Davison

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The entire month of February,  we'll be talking all about relationships! Do you want to improve your personal relationships? Do you feel that you str...

Episode 3: Breaking Bad Habits

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's estimated that 40% of our behavior is habituated - meaning you don't even know what you're doing - when you're doing it. You are tuned out and le...

Episode 2: Ditch SMART Goals for PEACE Goals

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to accomplish goals? When you aren't able to achieve an objective, you likely feel discouraged and frustrated. You may even begin f...

Episode 1: The Power of Habits & Your Mental Health!

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, I'm Melissa Clark.  I'm a professional counselor in the Dallas area with a passion for helping you overcome challenges, process painful emotions,...

Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free (Trailer)

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas