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Enter the Portal Ep005: A Tuesday Kind of Love w/ Melissa Laci
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🎧 Episode Title: A Tuesday Kind of Love
What if healing begins not in isolation, but in community—and not on the peaks of life, but on an ordinary Tuesday? In this episode, host Tim Chang sits down with Melissa Laci, a dynamic executive leader and product builder, whose journey from a traumatic brain injury to profound personal transformation offers powerful insights into healing, connection, and emotional safety.
Melissa shares how she redefined her life after doctors told her she’d never work again, and how she turned that moment into a catalyst for deep, soul-level growth. Together, they explore the loneliness epidemic, the myth of “highlight-reel” relationships, and how true intimacy and community are built in the quiet, often overlooked moments of life.
🗣️ “What I want for everyone in 2025 is to build base camp. Not just peak experiences—but real, reliable connection. A Tuesday kind of love.” – Melissa Laci
🧑💼 About Melissa Laci
Melissa Laci is a multi-industry product leader, former CPO in fintech and blockchain, and a pioneer in designing human-centric experiences that connect people deeply. From billion-dollar companies like Zappos to startup culture, her work has always focused on creating meaning through relationships.
🔗 melissalaci.com | @moelissa on Medium
📚 Resources Mentioned
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The King's Speech (film)
You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Crazy Sexy Cancer by Kris Carr
Deepak Chopra (meditation and wellness)
Esther Perel (modern relationships)
⏱️ Episode Highlights
00:03 – Melissa’s traumatic bike accident and diagnosis
00:07 – Rebuilding her brain through mindset, diet, and belief
00:12 – The loneliness epidemic and our need for real community
00:17 – Defining “a Tuesday kind of love”
00:26 – Dating in a culture of optionality and perfection
00:33 – Building base camp: community as emotional oxygen
00:46 – Practical tips to build connection and embrace vulnerability
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