The Dr. Melissa Show & The Stories That Shape Us
Discover the stories that shape us — and the truths that connect us.
In the Dr. Melissa Show, Dr. Melissa Carman, performance coach, therapist, CEO, and expert interviewer, dives into the human experience through storytelling.
In each episode, Dr. Melissa sits down with leaders, creators, and everyday individuals to explore the struggles, triumphs, and defining moments that shape who we are.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, a fresh perspective, or a space where real stories are honored, The Dr. Melissa Show invites you to connect more deeply, integrate more fully, and thrive more authentically.
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Episodes
9 episodes
9 | Eric Devendorf | From Basketball Passion to Purpose by Building Community & Identity After the Game
Eric Devendorf isn’t just a former basketball standout—he’s a living testament to how one’s love for the game can evolve into a mission. From scoring 1,680 points at Syracuse University and playing professionally to coaching, broadcasting...
8 | Dianne Vitkus | Rebuilding Life After Trauma Through Reflection, Resilience and Reinvention
When everything changes in an instant, what do you hold onto? For Dianne Vitkus, the answer is resilience, determination, and a new way forward as she works to transform trauma into purpose. In this episode, Dr. Melissa sits down w...
7 | Carlos Tearney | Community Leadership and Fighting for More than Survival
When Carlos Tearney walks into a room, he brings more than world championship titles and a fifth-degree black belt. For those of us lucky enough to know him, we know he brings his mega-watt smile, but he also brings depth. Carlos' story w...
6 | Dr. Kaushal Nanavati | “K-Daddy” on Identity, Belonging & Becoming
What if the moments that nearly break us are the ones that reveal us?In this episode of The Dr. Melissa Show, Dr. Kaushal “K-Daddy” Nanavati shares the hidden layers of his journey—from an immigrant childhood and academic collapse...
5 | Christen Belcher | The Wizard Behind Scaling a Business | Systems, Strategy, & Growth
As a business founder, nothing is more exciting than scaling . . . but are you scaling and growing in a way that is sustainable? In this episode, Dr. Melissa sits down with Christen Belcher, founder of Tre Cani Consulting and the w...
4 | Jeff Knauss | What Drives Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Legacy
Episode 4: All In. Jeff Knauss on Legacy, Leadership, and the People Who Shape UsIn this episode of The Dr. Melissa Show, serial entrepreneur Jeff Knauss (Digital Hyve, Opin, Arcovo AI) shares how poverty fueled his...
3 | Kate Houck | Intentional Leadership, Feedback, and Emotional Integrity
In this episode of The Dr. Melissa Show: The Stories That Shape Us, Dr. Melissa Carman—licensed therapist, executive coach, and founder of CNY Mental Health Counseling—sits down with Kate Houck, Executive Director of David’s Ref...
2 | Arel Moodie | Resilience, Identity, and Writing Your Own Story
In this episode of The Dr. Melissa Show: The Stories That Shape Us, Dr. Melissa Carman—licensed therapist, executive coach, and founder of CNY Mental Health Counseling—sits down with Arel Moodie, award-winning speaker and founde...
1 | Christine Phillips | Leading Your Own Life | Parenting, Advocacy, and the Unexpected Journey
Welcome to the first episode of The Dr. Melissa Show: The Stories That Shape Us—a podcast exploring the quiet, defining moments of identity, growth, and transformation that often unfold behind closed doors.In this powerful premi...
