Podcast
Heart and Soul Elevation
Hosted by Melissa Holman · EN
Heart & Soul Elevation is where faith meets physiology, scripture meets science, and worn-down women finally breathe again. Hosted by Melissa Holman and Stephanie Pazniokas, this show creates a sacred, straight-talking space for Christian women who are tired of the compartmentalized life and ready to reconnect their spirit, mind, body, and identity in Christ.
Here, we peel back the noise of modern culture - chronic overwhelm, “healthwashing,” broken systems, and the pressure to do it all - and return to what God designed from the beginning: wholeness, wisdom, and peace that starts from the inside out.
Every other Wednesday, you’ll get truth-soaked teaching, real conversations, biblical insight, metabolic and nervous system education, and practical tools that help you live with clarity, strength, and conviction. Think: less striving… more Spirit-led living.
If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your way through life…
If you’re done settling for exhaustion as your “normal”…
If you know God has MORE for you, but you need guidance, wisdom, and support to step into it…
You belong here.
Let’s make this chapter your best one yet.
Subscribe, listen in, and let your heart and soul rise again.
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Finding Focus: How Choosing Your Word of the Year Brings Clarity and Purpose
Jan 29, 202500:16:39Tap to summarizeSend us a textFeeling a bit lost or stuck, especially if you’re a woman over 40? Imagine setting sail on a journey where a single word acts as your anchor, guiding you through the year. In this episode of the Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast, I, Melissa, your friendly coach and cheerleader, invite you to explore the transformative power of choosing a guiding word. With relatable anecdotes such as road trips with my kids, I demonstrate how having a clear direction can bring purpose and joy to your life's journey, all while keeping your options open to explore new paths.Join me as we reflect on the importance of setting intentions and how a thoughtfully chosen word can manifest your deepest desires. It's more than just picking a word—it's about choosing one that resonates and motivates, serving as your personal compass throughout the year. Grab your favorite warm beverage, get comfy, and let's embark on crafting the most beautiful chapter of your life together. Whether you're a seasoned pro at this practice or new to the idea, this episode is your perfect companion on the path to rediscovering joy and purpose.If finding just 15 minutes of peace in your day feels impossible, you’re not alone. Life pulls you in a million directions, but YOU deserve a moment to breathe. ✨ Download Your Free Guide: "10 Ways to Create Peace in 30 Days or Less" ✨ Discover simple, practical strategies that fit into your busy life and help you reclaim your calm—one small step at a time. 📥 Grab it now and take the first step toward the peace you deserve!Download your guide HEREThe liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Why You’re Really Struggling with Empty Nest Syndrome—and How to Fix It
Jan 15, 202500:22:30Tap to summarizeSend us a textWhat if your family could be defined not just by blood, but by the connections you choose to nurture? On the Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast, we explore the idea of family as a dynamic and evolving tapestry, particularly for women over 40 who may feel life's transitions keenly. Sharing my personal journey with both biological and adopted children, I illuminate how brain chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin fundamentally shape our emotional ties. Let's consider how children select role models and the transformative power of self-discovery to redefine family bonds at any point in life.When the nest empties and the echoes of our children's laughter fade from our homes, it can feel like part of our identity is slipping away. The challenge, then, is to cultivate intentional connections that anchor us. Drawing on wisdom from my Aunt Kathy, I highlight the vital role of friendships, particularly with other women, in building a resilient support network. Through engaging stories and actionable advice, I encourage you to foster relationships that extend beyond your parental roles, ensuring you have a strong community to navigate life's inevitable changes.🌟 Ready to Deepen Your Connections? 🌟In a world filled with distractions, building meaningful relationships can feel harder than ever. But it doesn't have to be. I've created 10 Tips for Connection—a simple, practical guide to help you: ✨ Strengthen your relationships, 💬 Communicate with authenticity, 🤝 Build bonds that truly matter. Whether it’s with family, friends, or even yourself, these tips are designed to inspire connection in a way that feels natural and fulfilling. Download your free copy today and start creating the meaningful connections you’ve been craving. Let’s make connection a priority again. 💛Download your copy HEREThe liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast- 2025 Trailer
Jan 2, 202500:01:43Tap to summarizeSend us a text🎉 Welcome to The Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast! 🌿Hi there! I’m Melissa, and I’m so excited to introduce you to The Lemon Balm Coaching Podcast. Whether you’ve been following me for years as the host of Aromatic Chat or you’re just discovering this space, I’m thrilled to have you here.This podcast is designed for women over 40 who are feeling lost, aimless, or stuck. If you’ve spent years giving to everyone else—your family, your career, your community—and now you’re wondering, What’s next for me? you’re in the right place. 💛Through inspiring conversations, practical tools, and a whole lot of encouragement, we’ll help you rediscover:Joy: Find lightness and laughter again.Purpose: Reconnect with your dreams and passions.Freedom: Embrace the possibilities that this new stage of life offers.✨ In this quick trailer, I’ll share what you can expect from the podcast, who it’s for, and why it’s time to put yourself back on the priority list.Why Lemon Balm?Lemon balm is calming, uplifting, and restorative—everything this podcast aims to be for your soul. 🌿 It’s a gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and nurture yourself.Let’s Stay ConnectedDon’t miss a single episode! Here’s how we can stay in touch:Subscribe: Wherever you listen to podcasts, hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss the first episode.Join the Community: Head over to our private Facebook group, Reignite Your Flame, where you can connect with other amazing women on this journey.Follow Me: Find me on Instagram for daily encouragement and updates.🌟 It’s time to reclaim your joy, your purpose, and your spark. Thank you for being here—I can’t wait to walk this journey with you! Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Aromatic Chat with Guest Host Dawn Dorsey
Jan 1, 202500:38:20Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this final episode of Aromatic Chat, I'm sitting down with my big sister to talk about the show and what's next!Get ready for some exciting stuff in 2025.It’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group—a supportive community where women like you find peace, joy, and purpose. Together, we’ll nurture your mind, body, and spirit so you can shine again. Don’t wait to start your journey back to yourself. Join Reignite Your Flame HERE The liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Aromatic Chat with Amy DeLong
Dec 11, 202400:36:40Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of talking with Amy DeLong.Amy specializes in animal aromatherapy.She became an Aromatherapist after hearing about classes through her friend, and this was just the beginning of her incredible story.Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear:How she began working with animals, How she works with intuition, Some of her stories, Her work teaching with Essence Of Time, About her animals and rescues, What she's working on now, Her parting words for the listeners.LINKS: https://www.amywilliamsdelong.com/Pet-friendly-diffusing-guide FB page - Amy Williams DeLong- https://www.facebook.com/AmyWilliamsDeLongFB group- Animal Aromatherapy Made Easy- https://www.facebook.com/groups/animalaromatherapymadeeasyYouTube- Amy Williams DeLong https://www.youtube.com/@amywilliamsdelong2731Essence of Thyme College of holistic studieshttps://www.essenceofthyme.com/animal-aromatherapy-certificationIt’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group—a supportive community where women like you find peace, joy, and purpose. Together, we’ll nurture your mind, body, and spirit so you can shine again. Don’t wait to start your journey back to yourself. Join Reignite Your Flame HERE The liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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My Take November 2024: Episodes 113 & 114
Nov 27, 202400:21:44Tap to summarizeSend us a textThis month on My Take, I'm unpacking my thoughts about Aromatic Chat Episodes 113 & 114, Aromatic Chats with Ann Harmon and Donna Moyer. In this episode, you'll hear about:ConnectionUnderstandingThe weeds in your lifeThe gift of your bodyand moreCLICK HERE to join my free Facebook group Reframe, Restore, & Refresh for women who want to feel joy and purpose again.The liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Aromatic Chat with Donna Moyer
Nov 20, 202400:23:07Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode of AromaticChat, I have the pleasure of speaking with Donna Moyer.Donna specializes in making products.She became an Aromatherapist after growing herbs on her balcony, and this was just the beginning of her fascinating story.Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear:how she uses plants, What she has going on right now, Some of what she's enjoyed learning, Some of her other interests, Her parting words.LINKS:BonRetta's Aromatherapyfacebook: @BonRetta's AromatherapyThe liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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Aromatic Chat with Ann Harman
Nov 6, 202400:40:11Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode of AromaticChat, I have the joy of chatting with Ann Harman.Ann specializes in distilling and educating on hydrosols.She became a distiller after having an early passion for plants and attending a United Plant Savers conference, and this was just the beginning of her amazing story.Tune in and stay all the way to the end to hear:Her passion for plants and distilling, Her stories, Her passion and respect for the work of the vintage aromatherapists, Her work with native plant restoration, Some of her other passions and interests, Her parting call to action and a quote.LINKS:botannicals.comIG - @hydrosolheadquarters. FB - Circle H Institute or botannicalslearn.botannicals.comIt’s time to rediscover YOU. Join the Reignite Your Flame Facebook group—a supportive community where women like you find peace, joy, and purpose. Together, we’ll nurture your mind, body, and spirit so you can shine again. Don’t wait to start your journey back to yourself. Join Reignite Your Flame HERE The liability insurance for small-business owners covering over 800 modalities. From Animal work to Tattooists to all things yoga, Alternative Balance does it all.Checkout Alternative Balance today.Support the showAre you a midlife woman who has lost her identity or spark? Download 5 Tips to Feel Joy Again in Under 20-MintuesMusic by Adipsia Shownotes by VerdantHeart VA
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