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“Rewriting the Wellness Script: Melanie Smith’s Holistic Path to Healing”
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In this live and in-person episode of Culture Stew, Maria sits down with the dynamic Melanie Smith, founder of Moves with Melanie, a health and wellness company based in Silver Spring, Maryland. With a powerful blend of pharmacy expertise, fitness instruction, and integrative nutrition coaching, Melanie shares her personal and professional journey one that took her from a military childhood to pharmacy school to a life changing pivot into holistic wellness.
Maria and Melanie explore:
How growing up as a “military brat” shaped Melanie’s go for it mindset
The realities of burnout in the healthcare system and the bold decision to walk away
Why her retreats offer a rare mix of structure and radical freedom for women
How imposter syndrome and racialized beauty standards show up in the wellness space
The power of building inclusive, body-positive, and evidence-informed spaces for healing
Melanie brings humor, honesty, and a no nonsense approach to helping others thrive emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This episode is a must listen for anyone navigating burnout, craving more authenticity in wellness, or searching for a place where they truly belong.
Learn more about Melanie’s work at mymoveswithmelanie.com
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