In this empowering episode of Rise and Thrive, Scott and Melissa welcome listeners into a space of vitality, healing, and mindful living. The conversation blends grounding practices with personal growth reflections. They begin with a calming moment of mindfulness and then dive into themes around reclaiming your identity, the transformative power of movement, and the resilience that lives in each of us.

This episode encourages listeners to slow down, connect inward, and find strength in small intentional practices—reminding us that healing is not a destination but a rhythm.

Grounding through sound and breath – The episode starts with a moment of mindfulness using a singing bowl, emphasizing how small rituals can ground and center us in chaotic times.

Reclaiming identity through movement – Movement isn’t just physical; it’s a way to reconnect with who we are and rewrite our stories.

Letting go of old labels – The conversation explores shedding past identities and stepping into a more empowered version of yourself.

In this powerful episode of Rise & Thrive, Scott and Melissa sit down with the inspiring Ava Johanna—meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and founder of The Academy of Breath. Together, they explore the path to healing through breathwork, self-worth, and emotional resilience.

Ava shares her personal story of breaking free from societal expectations, embracing self-care, and stepping fully into her power. Whether you're just starting your healing journey or deep in transformation, this conversation will remind you: you are worthy of feeling good.

✨ Tune in and take a breath with us.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Ever feel like you're juggling 10 things at once—and dropping most of them?

In this raw and real episode, Scott & Melissa dive deep into the emotional chaos we all feel: burnout, tech headaches, adulting stress, parenting struggles, and trying to stay present in a world that won’t stop spinning.

💨 The big takeaway? Your breath is your superpower.

From mindful sighs to deep belly breaths, they walk us through how to ground ourselves—even in the middle of the mess.

✨ Plus:

🌀 Navigating overwhelm

🌕 How the full moon (and life!) impacts us

💛 Why healing starts from the inside-out

🧘‍♀️ And finding joy even in the middle of the caca (yep, they said it 😄)

🎧 Listen now and take a moment to breathe. You deserve it.