The Why Of It All
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The Why Of It All
On The Why Of It All, Melanie & Gina—best friends for 25 years—explore the healing journey with heart, humor & radical authenticity. Through candid, unfiltered conversations, they dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of personal growth—from navigating trauma & emotional triggers t...
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#31 (Part 2 of 2) | Healing the War Within, A PTSD & Ibogaine Journey with Veteran Corby Maupin
In this profound and unforgettable conclusion to the 2-part interview, U.S. Army Veteran Corby Maupin reveals the incredible, mind-blowing details of...

The Why Of It All #30 (Part 1 of 2) | Healing the War Within, A PTSD & Ibogaine Journey with Veteran Corby Maupin
In this extraordinary two-part interview on The Why Of It All, US Army Veteran Corby Maupin opens up about his transformational journey, using Ibogain...

#29 Overthinking: Our Brain’s Favorite Hobby
If overthinking were an Olympic sport, we’d both be gold medalists. In this episode of The Why Of It All, we dive into the ridiculous, exhausting, and...

#28 The Psychology of Collective Trauma
In this episode of The Why Of It All, Melanie and Gina explore the ever more frequent Collective Trauma Events plaguing our society. They dive into ho...

#27 UnPrepped & The 4th Agreement
In this slightly cocktail-fueled Un-Prepped episode, Gina and Melanie share the chaos of the day, their first big creative block and their eventual su...

#26 UnPrepped
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all. Welcome to an “Un-Prepped” episode of The Why Of It All — part catch-up, part therapy session, part who-kno...

The Why Of It All Episode 25 - Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse: Healing, Recovery & Red Flags
In this episode of The Why Of It All, Gina gets incredibly vulnerable and opens up about her harrowing experience with a narcissistic abusive relation...

The Why Of It All Episode 24 - Simple Pleasures: The Healing Power of Appreciating the Little Things
What if the path to healing isn’t always about the big breakthroughs—but the tiniest sparks of joy? In this episode of The Why Of It All, Melanie and...

The Why Of It All Episode 23 - Divine Appointments: Recognizing the Meant-to-Be Moments That Transform Your Life
Have you ever crossed paths with someone or experienced a turn of events so perfectly timed it felt orchestrated? In this episode of The Why Of It All...

The Why Of It All Episode 22: Backslide Or Growth Spiral? Revisiting Old Wounds with New Eyes
In this raw and refreshingly honest episode, Melanie and Gina unpack the reality of “the backslide”—those messy, discouraging moments when it feels li...

The Why Of It All Episode 21 - From Rubble to Revelation: Lessons from the Texas Flood disaster
When the recent catastrophic flash floods in the Texas Hill Country devastated the community of Sandy Creek—just miles from her home—Melanie felt an u...

The Why Of It All Episode 7 RERUN: The Power of Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Calm & Healing
NO NEW EPISODE THIS WEEK. Instead, we thought we’d offer a rerun of one of our favorite older episodes for our new followers who likely missed it! Enj...

The Why Of It All Episode 20: Crocs or Jail? The Lightning Round Nobody Asked For
For this episode of The Why Of It All, we took a break from the deep dives and trauma talk to bring you something lighter: a lightning round of totall...

The Why Of It All Episode 19 : The Healing Behind the Headlines with Special Guest Joe Rambo
In this deeply honest and moving episode of The Why Of It All, we're joined by a special guest whose personal story is as gripping as the truths he wo...

The Why Of It All - Episode 18 - When Anxiety Hits Hard: How We Are Facing Ours & Finding Real Healing
In this raw and deeply honest episode of The Why Of It All, Melanie and Gina unpack their personal journeys with anxiety, panic attacks, and the emoti...

The Why Of It All Episode 17 : How Do You Know When You’re Healed?
How do you know when you’ve healed?? So often in the healing space, we talk about the journey — the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, the tools, the trig...

The Why Of It All Episode 16 : Presence Over Perfection - Parenting on a Healing Journey
In this episode of The Why Of It All Podcast, we explore mindful parenting, emotional presence, and healing through connection with our children. We s...

The Why Of It All - Episode 15 - Celebrating the Wins
In this episode of The Why Of It All, Melanie and Gina catch up on the big challenges and subsequent successes they've experienced in recent weeks. Th...

The Why Of It All - Episode 14 - From Grief to Gratitude, with Guest Robin Olson
What if grief wasn’t just about death—but also about the parts of us we leave behind in transition? In this heartfelt episode, grief coach and end-of-...

The Why Of It All - Episode 13 - Ditching the Script and Trusting the Flow
In this raw, unscripted conversation, Melanie and Gina throw out their original plan and dive headfirst into why contrast creates clarity and expansio...

The Why Of It All - Episode 12 - Letting Go of the Fear of Letting Go
Why is it so hard to let go—even when we know it’s what we need? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Melanie and Gina explore the deeper reason...

The Why Of It All - Episode 11 - Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs with Guest Wendy Fluke
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Melanie is joined by her mother - psychic intuitive and inner beauty expert, Wendy Fluke. Wendy shares h...

The Why Of It All - Episode 10 - Morning Routines: How Prioritizing Self-Care Sets The Tone For Your Day
How you start your day sets the tone for everything that follows. In this intimate and revealing episode, Melanie and Gina get personal about the wake...

The Why Of It All - Episode 9 - Shifting Seasons
Just like nature flows from one season to the next, our healing journeys invite us into phases of transformation, growth, and finally blossoming into...

The Why Of It All - Episode 8 - Healing the Unhealable – Nervous System Rewiring with Courtney Jacobs
What if your chronic symptoms weren’t just physical, but a reflection of a nervous system stuck in survival mode?
In this powerful episode, we’r...

The Why Of It All - Episode 7 - The Power of Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Calm & Healing
Episode 7 | New episodes Tuesdays
Ever feel like your mind is stuck in overdrive? Like stress and anxiety have you constantly on edge? In this e...

The Why Of It All - Episode 6 - What Story Are You Telling?
Episode 6 | New episodes Tuesdays
What if the stories you tell are keeping you stuck? And what if shifting your mindset—consciously and intentio...

The Why Of It All - Ep 5 - With Special Guest Captain Shayne Ellis
Episode 5 | New episodes Tuesdays
In this episode of The Why Of It All, we welcome our very first guest - Capt. Shayne Ellis - a man whose life...

The Why Of It All - Ep 4 - Grief: A Journey Through Loss, Change & Transformation
Episode 4 | New episodes Tuesdays
Grief is one of life’s most profound teachers—but how do we move through it with grace & awarene...

The Why Of It All - Ep 3 - Melanie & Gina Q&A (Part 2)
Episode 3 | New episodes Tuesdays
Melanie and Gina continue the conversation from Ep 2, engaging in real, raw and heartfelt personal reveals, pe...

Announcement: No New Episode This Week (3/18)! Healing, Hydrating & Hitting Pause
New episodes post Tuesdays at 6am (usually 😜)
This week, we’re taking an unexpected but much-needed pause to rest and heal. In true The Why of...

The Why Of It All - Ep 2 - Melanie & Gina Q&A (Part 1 of 2)
Episode 2 | New episodes Tuesdays
Join 25 years best friends - Melanie and Gina - as they kick off the first full episode of "The Why Of It All,...

The Why Of It All - Introduction
Melanie and Gina introduce themselves and share the personal stories and challenges that inspired the creation of "The Why Of It All" and their intent...