The Wellness Process 73. How Bad Do You Want To Feel Good? with Melissa Wood Tepperberg
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Aug 5, 2025 Melissa Wood Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health, discusses her transformative journey from burnout and an eating disorder to finding peace through intentional living. She emphasizes the importance of trusting your gut, creating time for rest, and nurturing authenticity. Melissa shares practical tips like her morning matcha ritual and insights on living alcohol-free. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the significance of supportive relationships, and the journey of self-acceptance, making it a heartfelt exploration of wellness.
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Life-Changing Ibiza Trip
- Melissa had a life-changing, emotional trip to Ibiza where she learned to fully receive support.
- She cried deeply, shedding layers and allowing herself to be vulnerable for the first time publicly.
Middle Child with Oldest Energy
- Melissa acted like an oldest sibling despite being the middle child.
- From a young age, she took on responsibility and cared for her siblings as if she was the maternal figure.
New York Hustle Life
- Melissa moved to New York spontaneously, leaving her boyfriend and taking a U-Haul.
- She juggled working at Bloomingdale's, cocktail waitressing, castings, and a heavy workout routine all while running on adrenaline.