<p>In this powerful episode of <strong>Sweaty AF</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Melissa Lori</strong> to explore her extraordinary journey from the modeling and entertainment world into the realm of healing, spirituality and transformation.</p><p>Melissa opens up about the darker side of life in the public eye, sharing how years of bullying, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression and deep emotional pain led her to a breaking point. She speaks candidly about her struggles with suicidal thoughts, the moment she knew something had to change, and how discovering plant medicine and energy healing became the beginning of a completely different path.</p><p>The conversation dives into Melissa’s first experience with <strong>ayahuasca</strong>, what she believes it showed her, and how it sparked a deeper awakening. Lucy and Melissa also unpack <strong>Reiki</strong>, energy healing, emotional release, trauma stored in the body, and the everyday practices Melissa believes can help people begin to feel more grounded and connected.</p><p>They also discuss Melissa’s own ongoing health journey, including how past illness shaped her identity, how she thinks about healing today, and why simple practices like journaling, nature and self-awareness can be so powerful.</p><p>This is a deeply personal conversation about pain, survival, awakening and what it means to truly begin healing from the inside out.</p><ul><li>Melissa Lori’s background in modeling and entertainment</li><li>The hidden emotional cost of beauty standards and social media</li><li>Living with anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia</li><li>Melissa’s experience with suicidal thoughts and hitting rock bottom</li><li>How ayahuasca became a major turning point in her life</li><li>What ayahuasca is and how Melissa describes the experience</li><li>Reiki explained in simple terms</li><li>How Melissa approaches energy healing in her work</li><li>Trauma, emotional suppression and how stress can show up in the body</li><li>The role of touch, grounding and energetic boundaries</li><li>Powerful transformations Melissa says she has witnessed in clients</li><li>Her personal thoughts on illness, healing and the mind-body connection</li><li>Mold toxicity and the healing practices she is currently using</li><li>Simple starting points for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed</li><li>Why journaling and time in nature are two of her most recommended tools</li></ul><p>Melissa Lori is a healer, Reiki master teacher and content creator whose work focuses on spirituality, energy healing and emotional transformation. After spending many years in the modeling and entertainment industry, Melissa’s personal struggles led her toward a much deeper path of self-discovery and healing. Today, she shares her perspective on Reiki, plant medicine, energy work and personal growth to help others reconnect with themselves and begin their own healing journey.</p><p>Connect with Melissa at:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/MelissaLori">⁠http://www.Instagram.com/MelissaLori⁠</a> </p><p>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMelissaLori">⁠www.facebook.com/OfficialMelissaLori⁠</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaLoriofficial">⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaLoriofficial⁠</a> </p><p>Twitter (X): <a href="http://www.twitter.com/IamMelissaLori">⁠http://www.Twitter.com/IamMelissaLori⁠</a> </p><p>TikTok: <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@themelissalori">⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@themelissalori⁠</a></p>