Does your brain ever act like it’s auditioning for a disaster movie? If you’ve ever convinced yourself a delayed text means you’ve lost a friend, or that a weird car sound means you’ll soon be stranded on the highway with only a stale granola bar, this episode is for you.

Loneliness is one of the most painful struggles we face—and it’s one I know all too well. In this heartfelt episode, I open up about my own experience with loneliness after divorce, moving, and starting over.

In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie dives into the messy, unpredictable reality of hard times and what it really means to be resilient. Spoiler alert: it’s not about having it all together. Drawing from personal experiences with divorce and layoffs, Melie gets real about how strength isn’t about standing tall without a wobble—it’s about getting back up after life knocks you flat on your face.