Melissa McCurley welcomes Dr. Thomas Cziao to the Bouncing Back podcast to dive into the world of biological dentistry. Dr. Cziao explains how oral health impacts chronic illness, focusing on autoimmune diseases, fatigue, and inflammation. Learn how dental materials like mercury fillings may worsen symptoms, and discover the SMART technique used to safely remove these harmful substances. This episode is filled with practical advice for anyone looking to explore how holistic dentistry can help ma...
Aug 07, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Melissa McCurley welcomes Dr. Emily Kiberd to the Bouncing Back Podcast to discuss her personal struggle with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how she founded the Thyroid Strong program to help women battling similar challenges. In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd opens up about the emotional and physical toll of chronic illness, shares how weightlifting and functional medicine helped her recover, and empowers women to advocate for their health. This conversation is filled with valuable insights into l...
Jul 24, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Melissa McCurley welcomes Heather Seiden, team leader at Jewish Family Services in Denver, Colorado. Heather shares her powerful story of managing rheumatoid arthritis while leading a career services team that supports thousands of people facing barriers to employment. Discover how Heather balances chronic illness, leadership, and family life with determination and a willing mindset. Learn practical strategies for thriving personally and professionally despite health challenges. 🎧 Hosted by: Me...
Jul 02, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Melissa McCurley welcomes Kristan Kershaw, a holistic health coach who specializes in mineral balancing to help those dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Kristan shares her personal health journey and explains how mineral deficiencies affect inflammation and overall wellness. Discover practical tips on magnesium, vitamin C, stress management, and working with health practitioners to support lasting healing naturally. 🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley 🎙 Guest: Kristan Kersh...
Jun 19, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this raw and real episode of Success Builders , host Melissa McCurley welcomes Minnie St. Clair, a woman whose journey through bipolar disorder, multiple sclerosis, and trauma has shaped her into a powerful advocate and resilient businesswoman. Minnie shares her story of navigating complex health challenges while still finding ways to earn, grow, and give back. 🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley 🎙 Featuring: Minnie St. Claire – Digital Entrepreneur & Chronic Illness Advocate Minnie St. Clair...
Jun 05, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of the Bouncing Back Podcast , host Melissa McCurley sits down with Wade Simmons, a funeral service professional and filmmaker, who shares his unique journey of balancing both industries. Wade talks about how he’s navigated the challenges of his health journey while pursuing his passion for filmmaking. Tune in to hear how Wade’s journey has shaped his career and outlook on life. 🎧 Hosted by: Melissa McCurley 👤 Guest: Wade Simmons – Funeral Service Professional | Filmmaker | Fou...
May 19, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this inspiring episode of Bouncing Back Podcast , Melissa McCurley interviews Athena Brownson, a standout real estate professional who has overcome the challenges of living with a chronic illness. Athena opens up about her journey into the real estate world, the obstacles she's faced, and how she's built a successful career despite her health struggles. She shares valuable insights on perseverance, building relationships, and how her experiences have shaped her success in real estate. Tune in...
Apr 27, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
🚀 Want to learn how to bounce back from life’s challenges? In this episode of Bouncing Back Podcast , Melissa McCurley talks with David Russell , a leading realtor with eXp Realty . David shares his journey of overcoming autoimmune disease and how he rebuilt his successful real estate career. He discusses the importance of creating a business built on relationships, finding the right health support, and how functional medicine played a pivotal role in his recovery. David’s story is a testament ...
Apr 17, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
🚀 Are you ready to grow your business while keeping your health in check? In this episode of Bouncing Back Podcast , Melissa McCurley interviews Angelica Ventrice , a health and business mentor, about her journey to building The Aligned Method. They discuss how aligning your physical, emotional, and mental health with your career can lead to true success. Angelica shares how burnout led her to leave the corporate world and start her journey toward holistic health coaching. She reveals how her a...
Apr 10, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this inspiring episode of Bounce Back Podcast, host Melissa McCurley opens up about her personal battle with autoimmune illness and the lessons she learned along the way. She shares how chronic illness affected her career and life, but how she used that struggle to bounce back stronger. Melissa provides actionable tips, healing strategies, and a message of hope for others facing similar challenges. Whether you're on your own healing journey or seeking ways to redefine success, this episode wi...
Apr 10, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Bouncing Back Podcast: Professionals Thriving with Chronic Illness is hosted by Melissa McCurley, a resilient professional living with multiple chronic illnesses like Hashimoto’s, IBS, Psoriasis, ADHD, and more. Melissa creates a compassionate space for professionals to share stories of perseverance and success. Through inspiring conversations and practical insights, the podcast explores mindset shifts, support systems, and advocating for workplace accommodations while thriving with chronic illn...
Apr 05, 2025•39 sec
