Episodes

What happens when five authors gather on one island to reflect on their work, their lives, and the deeper purpose behind it all? In this inspiring episode of Not Alone, host Melissa Sue Methven welcomes a panel of writers for a heartfelt conversation about storytelling, healing, and living with intention. From the challenges that shaped their voices to the passions that drive their pages, this episode invites you into the minds and hearts of authors who believe writing can be both a lifeline an...

A cancer survival story that will move your soul. Turning life’s obstacles into miracles of strength and hope. In this deeply inspiring episode of Not Alone, host Melissa-Sue Methven sits down with breast cancer survivor and author Melissa June. After facing a devastating diagnosis, Melissa didn’t just survive—she transformed. With fierce determination and faith, she wrote Live Anyway, a powerful book about choosing purpose, beauty, and love in the face of unthinkable adversity. You’ll hear ho...

In this powerful episode of Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, naturopathic doctor and women’s wellness expert Dr. Kriss Wallace shares the eye-opening truth about hormone imbalance, gut health, stress, and why so many women feel “off” even when they’re doing all the right things. Melissa and Dr. Wallace cover everything from perimenopause and heavy periods to anxiety, adrenal fatigue, thyroid function, and the misunderstood world of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. This conversation is packed w...

In this intimate solo episode of Not Alone, host Melissa-Sue Methven opens her heart to share a deeply personal reflection on grief—what it truly means, how it shows up in unexpected forms, and why it can be one of the most transformative experiences in our lives. Drawing from her own journaling, personal losses, and spiritual growth, Melissa redefines grief not as something to avoid, but as a divine invitation to step into a new chapter of purpose and alignment. Whether it's the death of a lov...