The Road Back Podcast
The Road Back Podcast: Conversations to Guide You Home
Life has a way of pulling us off course — trauma, expectations, burnout, and seasons where we forget who we are and why we're here. The Road Back Podcast is a podcast for people in seasons of transition—returning to their bodies, their voices, their dreams, and their belovedness.
Join hosts Melissa Runacres & Desiree Amariei, two trauma-informed emotional health coaches, as they share candid conversations about identity, faith, emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and even tools for navigating finances.
Expect practical wisdom, heartfelt storytelling, steps for rebuilding your life and reimagining your future, and moments that feel like sitting with friends over coffee—because you're not meant to walk this road alone.
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The Road Back Podcast
Latest Episodes
Finding Your Sense of Self: Groupthink to Individuation with Katie Miller (Part 1) | Ep 43
What happens when your entire life has been defined by groupthink, survival mode, and managing everyone else’s needs except your own?In this milestone episode of The Road Back Podcast, Mel & Dez sit down with their very first podcast...
#42 –Mirror of Motherhood: Daughters Who Call Us Home |
Motherhood has a way of holding up a mirror to parts of ourselves, taking us on the journey back home. Mel and Dez dive into the profound, redemptive, and sometimes triggering journey of raising daughters. From navigating the grief...
#41 - Perimenopause, Real Talk & Self Ownership | Get to Know Us
Grab your popcorn and buckle up—Mel and Dez are on with their first random Q&A on The Road Back Podcast!From perimenopause real talk to pondering past lives, favourite books and quirky routines, and why conviction alw...
#40 – Desire vs. Desperation: How to Pursue Your Dreams Without Losing Internal Safety
Are you holding onto your goals with an open hand or a tight fist? In this episode, Mel and Dez dive into the subtle yet profound shift between pure desire and desperation energy. From navigating fear of failure, timelines, and unworthiness to ...
#39 – Saying Yes to Yourself: Uncover the Hidden Cost of Outsourcing Your Life
Learn how to build self-trust and stop outsourcing your decisions in this episode of The Road Back Podcast. Dez and Mel explore the power of saying YES to yourself, trusting your inner guidance system, and overcoming people-pleasing an...
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