Today’s episode is one I believe so many women and men need to hear. We’re sitting down with a woman who made one of the bravest decisions a person can make — to stop living the same painful story and write a new one for herself and her family. And in doing so, she became an influencer on TikTok with over 29,000 followers, many of whom have changed THEIR lives because of her inspiring story.

Melissa is a mom of two young children, a wife, a daughter, a friend to so many... and a woman who felt like she wanted more for her life. She wanted to be present. She wanted to feel proud of the person is and could become.

After years of ending each day the same way — pouring a glass of wine (or two or three) she realized she wasn’t just tired… she was disappointed in who she was becoming. And she wasn’t willing to lose herself, or these precious years with her family, to a pattern she knew she could break.

So she got honest. She got brave. And she got sober.
And now, just over 100 days into her journey, she’s sharing her story openly with us.

In this episode, we’re talking about the moment she decided enough was enough, what early sobriety really feels like, the identity shift that comes with stepping away from alcohol, and how choosing yourself can change everything — for you, your marriage, and your kids.

This is an episode about presence. About courage. About rewriting your story at any age, for any reason, simply because you deserve a life you’re awake for.

So if you’ve ever questioned your own relationship with alcohol…or felt like you were living on autopilot…or dreamed of feeling more alive, more grounded, more you… this conversation might just be the nudge your heart has been waiting for!

You can find Melissa on TikTok: @melissarosewest