Today on the podcast, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming one of my favorite people in the world, Melanie Shankle. If you’ve ever felt the weight of your past, struggled with people-pleasing, or wondered how to heal from generational trauma, this episode is for you.

Melanie’s latest book, Here Be Dragons, is a game-changer. It’s raw, real, and full of the kind of truth that sets you free. We talk about the unexpected healing journey that writing this book took her on, the ways we try to manage our pain through overachieving and perfectionism, and how she’s found freedom on the other side of facing her own “dragons”.

This is a conversation filled with deep wisdom, belly laughs, and so much encouragement for your own healing journey. Grab your coffee and settle in—this one’s good! ☕✨

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ The powerful story behind Here Be Dragons and how Melanie found the courage to write it

✔️ How we both learned to break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism

✔️ The unexpected healing that comes when you stop hiding your pain

✔️ Why vulnerability leads to freedom (even when it feels terrifying)

✔️ The role of humor in navigating hard seasons of life

✔️ How Melanie’s journey has shaped her family, her faith, and her future

About Melanie Shankle:

Melanie is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the hilarious Big Boo Cast podcast. She’s been sharing her heart and humor for years, and Here Be Dragons is her most personal book yet.

📖 Pre-order Here Be Dragons → Melanie’s Book

🎙️ Listen to The Big Boo Cast → Big Boo Cast

📲 Follow Melanie on Instagram → @melanieshankle

Links & Resources:

🔗 Join Life Mentoring School → Ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join

🔗 Follow me on Instagram → @houseofjoypodcast & @ediewadsworth

🔗 Subscribe to the Podcast → Apple Podcasts

If this episode spoke to you, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag us! We’d love to hear your biggest takeaway. And if you haven’t yet, be sure to pre-order Melanie’s book—it’s one you’ll want to read again and again.

Thanks for being here, friend. Here’s to healing, courage, and finding joy on the other side of fear! 💛

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