Authentic Return
Restore your relationship to God, self & others
To the big-hearted woman who desires to live confidently and unapologetically in all areas of her life.
To live harmoniously with others while also living in truth and integrity.
Untangle and discard the remants of religious trauma, deepen your relationship to God and start FLOURISHING in life.
What women are saying…
“When I first started the program, I was struggling with anxiety, self-love, confidence, and connection to others. I had an important mental shift after just the first session. I knew that if I continued to show up and put in the work, I would see the results I'd been deeply desiring for years. One of the biggest changes I have witnessed in myself is more openness and curiosity when it comes to my relationships with others. I can now quiet my inner critic quickly and effectively! The shifts I experienced through this coaching experience have given me a good foundation to further build my confidence and connections to others! I have more self-love and overall peace within myself. I feel much closer to the grown-ass woman I envisioned myself as! This program has changed my life. Melissa is an expert at fanning the flames of our long-hidden desires ♥️”
~Talitha, Preschool Teacher
Your commitment to truth and living authentically is your superpower.
But in a world that loves black and white thinking, you’re often at odds with people because you don’t fit into a box.
There is a movement of women being called into an expansive and dynamic relationship with God that isn’t being taught in traditional religious communities.
Women daring to live in alignment with their true selves.
Feeling that they belong in any room because they have found deep belonging within themselves.
YOU STRUGGLE TO SET OR HOLD BOUNDARIES…
In many areas of your life, you feel taken advantage of. Your boundaries are violated. You have moments of bravely setting a boundary and then…fail to hold it. Church taught of to discard our needs and to give, give, give, give… Not only weren’t we taught how to set boundaries, we were told not to.YOU’RE ALWAYS THE “BLACK SHEEP” AND DON’T KNOW HOW TO BELONG…
Most of your life you’ve felt like the black sheep in your family or friend circle. As you grow and mature, you long to feel like you really “belong” somewhere. But you don’t know how to do that and hold to what feels true for you.YOU’RE INNER CRITIC RUNS THE NARRATIVE OF YOUR LIFE…
It would be impossible to count how many times per day you tell yourself that you’re not enough. That you’re failing. Not doing things right. Messing up. Have to get better. You don’t know how to take the reigns back in your mind.CAUGHT IN “RIGHT” OR “WRONG” THINKING…
With unparalleled access to information, we are inundated with ideas, thoughts and opinions from every angle. You know that being part of a traditional religious framework doesn’t feel right, but what is right? What’s the “right” way to think about God, life, relationships…?
So what’s keeping you from experiencing this life of freedom and expression?
This isn’t working and here’s why…
Trying to please people and not step on toes. What will people think if you change your mind AGAIN…
What if you stepped into radical self-responsibility and realized that what other people think is actually none of your business? And your inner mature woman KNOWS how to embody this energy. You just have to bring her forward…
Doing more “spiritual” things. Mediating more. Praying more. DOING more… How had doing “more” been working out for you? What if doing less is actually the key to accomplishing more…
Trying to belong by buying fully into another group’s ideology or belief system… Again, how is that working? I went super woke after I left my faith. Big mistake. I wasn’t thinking for myself. Just going from one extreme to the other… It’s a common mistake that deep thinking women make.
Reading another book or listening to another self-help podcast promising the solution… Don’t get me wrong - I’m a personal growth junkie and love a good book or podcast.
BUT what if the answer is already inside of you? You’ve just been conditioned to ignore it…
What if life isn’t black and white?
What if there’s a third way?
A middle space.
Living in the gray…
If any of this resonates, this invitation is for YOU!
Imagine a transformational journey where you don’t merely navigate life’s challenges, but receive personalized guidance to confidently embrace your blossoming identity…
After tirelessly seeking to understand the nuanced challenges many face during crucial life transitions, I’ve crafted a path that lights the way.
YOU’RE NOT WALKING THIS PATH ALONE.
Now is the moment to let go of old stories and step into your new chapter with grace.
With a mentorship container uniquely tailored to your journey, together we’ll uncover your inner brilliance, ensuring your metamorphosis is filled with clarity and empowerment.
Curious and want to apply?
Here’s how this has helped other women on the path…
“When I began coaching with Melissa, I was having difficulty after retirement to turn my hopes and dreams for the next season of my life into a reality. Melissa was masterful at intuiting what my needs and abilities were and easily adapted the process to meet me exactly where I was at. After coaching with Melissa, I know now that I have the right to a happy life and that I’m the master of my own journey. I have set and held several important boundaries, I’m much more hopeful about my relationship with money, and my eating habits and physical activities continue to improve. I also made the decision to close my business endeavor and am seeking to fulfill myself doing things I truly love. My relationships feel more joyful, comfortable and real. I have all but stopped self-destructive behavior and am eager to take positive action towards a happy life for myself. If you’re on the fence about doing mentorship with Melissa, DO IT!”
~ Margaret Melvin, Retired Attorney at Law
Introducing…
Authentic Return
Mentorship for women ready to restore their relationships to God, self & others
12 weeks of HIGH touch, HIGH support one-on-one
transformational mentorship for women
Begin reconstructing your relationship to God, yourself and others in a way that feels true to YOU, outside of religious or political labels.
This mentorship implements my signature Authentic Restoration Method that has helped countless clients find their authentic self, reclaim their power and navigate life’s biggest challenges with confidence & ease…
Four Pillars of the Authentic Restoration Method…
1. The Power of Story
Learn to become the master of your mind and quiet the inner critic.
Identify limiting beliefs and stories that are holding you back and hindering your growth.
2. The Power of Inner Knowing
Build a POWERFUL relationship to your body and begin to see her as your fiercest ally. Learn your intuitive “yes” and “no”, a game changer for making big and small life decisions.
3. The Power of Self-Boundaries
You’ve been taught how to do boundaries all wrong.,,Learn my proven boundaries method that will have you setting boundaries effectively, with ease and without cutting anyone out of your life.
4. The Power of Beloved Identity
You were not taught this in Sunday school.
This way of being in relationship to God changes EVERYTHING. And provides an unshakeable foundation for your life.
In these 12 weeks, you will…
Increase your ability to set and hold boundaries with ease…
no longer allowing unhealthy relationships to hold you back
Grow in love and acceptance…
of yourself, the world and others
Finally ditch what’s no longer working for you…
what’s been keeping you stuck
Discover your true, authentic self…
the self underneath all the layers of societal and childhood conditioning
Experience less conflict and more harmony in relationships…
feeling less triggered in difficult conversations
Reclaim your power…
stop giving it and your energy away to others
Feel like you belong…
regardless of where you are in any given moment
Start living confidently and boldly with purpose…
making the most of this one wild, precious life
Uncover and reveal your blind spots…
seeing yourself and your reality more clearly
Access to the infinite well of your inner wisdom…
giving you confidence in your decisions
Relationships that have deepened and flourished…
or changed for the better
Put your inner critic in the backseat…
so you can stop self-sabotaging and actually go where you want to go
Experience transformation you’ve been desperately seeking…
the version of you that you’ve been longing for
Undergo powerful mindset shifts…
that actually stick
Ditch black and white thinking…and gladly embrace the beauty of nuance
Thriving instead of surviving…start enjoying life after this difficult chapter
“Melissa is a brilliant and compassionate life coach who really understands how to help you love your body, the person you're becoming, and the life you lead. I had the pleasure of working with Melissa as a life coach during a transitional and difficult season of my life. Her ability to both empathize with me and my situation as well as challenge me with compassion to stretch and grow helped me handle both a job and relationship loss/transition. Her patient and caring approach really helped prepare me to be able to handle every circumstance with grace. I will also miss her easy laugh and smile. I highly recommend Melissa as a life coach if you are needing that extra guidance and are ready to make a change to achieve the things in life you truly want.”
~ Fiona, Communications Coordinator
You’ve never experienced mentorship like this before…
Where ALL parts of you are welcome
With no religious or political goal to reach by the end
Everything belongs
Living in the GRAY
Curious & want to apply?
Authentic Return is HIGH touch, high support mentorship
CUSTOMIZED & tailored to YOU
Program Details…
LIVE 1:1 Zoom Calls
12 x 45 minute Zoom calls
(Sessions held weekly)
Expect soul expanding questions and conversation, insightful feedback, profound energy shifts and life changing transformation
DAILY Support
Voice messaging support through the Telegram app (Mon - Fri)
You have me in your back pocket every day. Guidance in the midst of crisis. A personal cheerleader supporting and championing you as you RISE.
Transformative Resources
Worksheets, journal prompts, personalized resources & recommendations
Deepen your learning. Stay inspired.
All resources in between sessions are completely customized to you and your journey.
BONUSES
FREE Signature Life Assessment Tool
FREE Signature Self-Boundaries Method
My proven signature tools and method that provides stunning clarity about your life and will have you setting boundaries that WORK.
You’re Invited…
This program is an exciting new offering!
A compilation of YEARS of personally walking this journey and YEARS of experience with clients, learning what ACTUALLY works and changes lives…
To celebrate this exciting new rollout, you’re invited into this program at an exclusive price for the first 10 women to say “YES!”!
Payment Plan
$599/month
for 3 months
One Payment
$1549
save $250 when you pay in full
Pay in full BONUS
One additional 45 minute 1:1 Zoom call 30 days after completing the mentorship ($100 value)
Curious & ready to apply?
This mentorship is for the woman who…
Is a fierce pursuer of truth
Has a big vision for her life and can't let it go
Feels called back to God or church but also feels resistance to the idea
Is ready to embrace her big heart and sensitive nature as a strength and superpower instead of apologizing for it
Is ready to surrender what she think she knows about life and open to a new, expansive way
And the woman who…
Wants me in her back pocket to voice message when life feels big and confusing…and then dives deep once a week on Zoom
Wants to explore all areas of her life: relationships, work, health and everything in between
Is ready for full spectrum support where nothing is off-limits
"When I first started working with Melissa, I had just come out of a pretty bad 6 month+ emotional slump. Right away I felt so connected to her and felt as though she really understood when I explained the stage I was in. Before working together, I was very rigid in how I approached my day to day life and struggled with confidence in a male-dominated workplace. Melissa tailored the coaching series to fit my needs perfectly and her gentle approach allowed me to learn so much about myself. I now feel empowered & confident in speaking up in my workplace and I continue to be optimistic about reaching my life goals. I am able to allow things to happen naturally, feeling calm in all areas of my life while being kind to myself. I finally have a clear path ahead and I know how to get there! Melissa’s coaching was encouraging, awakening & inspiring and I truly loved every moment of our time together."
- Bec, Hospitality & Artist
Q: What if I’m not ready to fully come back to God?
Awesome. You’re so in the right place. This program is very much tailored to where you’re at. So, you and I work together within this structure. There may be things you feel you want to spend more time focused on. This program is very much in flow with what feels best for you and what you need at this time in your life. There’s nowhere you need to be at spiritually before entering this mentorship space and God wants nothing except for you to be your honest self.
Q: Will I be pressured to believe one specific thing by the end of the program?
This journey has no end goal. I’m not waiting for you to get to the end of the three months and recite the sinner’s prayer again. Blech. This is mentorship that honors you and exactly where you’re at 100% of the time. You know yourself best. One of my core beliefs is that everyone already knows what’s best for themselves. And they HAVE to go on their own journey. There are no timelines for faith journeys and I don’t believe you ever “arrive”. This mentorship is to guide you back to yourself and provide a safe space for people who have experienced religious pain to gently explore relationship with God again.
Q: How does this work REALLY affect my life?
Only you can know if investing in this mentorship container is right for you. You will know if it feels aligned for you. If there is a “YES!” in your body.
This work in this program will have far-reaching effects on your life. Your relationships, career, overall happiness, and satisfaction in your life. Doing this work was instrumental in quieting the noise in my mind. The internal battles that kept me anxious and frustrated. Finding peace and harmony will allow you to succeed tremendously in all areas of your life. Whatever success means to you. I’m not making any false promises here, but I can tell you that this work will be a turning point. And it will point you in the direction of lasting peace and contentment.
Q: What if I experience the transformation faster? Do I need to commit to the full length of the program?
As my old pastor used to say, we are in a poptart culture. We’re looking for a quick fix. Change takes time. It takes time to peel the layers and make meaningful changes. And we know that it takes 3 months to form new, sustainable habits. This program is designed with this in mind. To ensure your investment has sustainable, long-lasting effects. In fact, clients often want to stay in the container longer because they see so much progress!
Q: What is the difference between life coaching and therapy?
Great question! Life coaching is an industry with a lot of misconceptions about it. Therapists often guide clients to look into their past to facilitate healing. A life coach holds space for their clients to look to the future, meet big goals, feel empowered, and live a more fulfilling personal and professional life. A coach will guide you through a process of self-discovery while helping identify limiting beliefs and holding you accountable as you work towards your personal goals.
Q: What is your philosophy as a life coach and mentor?
One of my core beliefs is that inside ourselves, we already have all the wisdom and truth we will ever need. I learn just as much from my clients as they do from me! With a heart-centered approach, I create safe spaces for my clients to dig deep, unravel old stories and build a new paradigm for their life that works for THEM.
Q: Do you coach people outside of North America?
Yes, thanks to this tech age we are living in! The entire coaching series takes place via Zoom. You and I would work together to find times that work best for both of us within our time zones.