Hosted by Melie Williams · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 71 episodes
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Diamonds in Dumpster Fires is a faith-meets-neuroscience podcast for anyone determined to rise from the rubble. From divorce and dating disasters to burnout and betrayal, we talk about life's messiest moments with honesty, humor, and zero toxic positivity. Just real tools, raw faith, and the reminder that healing is still possible—even here.
Melie Williams hosts Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, a education show with 71 episodes published.
Sometimes the reason you keep saying "tomorrow" isn't laziness — it's your brain reaching for relief. In this episode, Melie explores procrastination through the lens of faith and neuroscience, unpacking why avoidance of
Sometimes the most resilient thing you can do isn't push harder, it's stop fighting reality. In this episode, Melie explores the concept of radical acceptance and why acknowledging what is can be the first step toward he
Sometimes the hardest part isn't the pain itself, it's not knowing what happens next. In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, we're talking about the emotional, spiritual, and neurological reality of waiting for a
Guest: Sandy Bastien, Author, Entrepreneur What happens when the opportunities in front of you all seem good… but not all of them are actually yours to carry? In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie sits dow
Gentleness doesn't mean being passive, weak, or getting walked all over. In this episode, I sit down with author and family ministry leader Christie Thomas to reframe what gentleness actually is: strength under control.
Guest: Karen Conlon, LCSW | Transformational Coach | Author | Podcast Host Healing after divorce isn't a checklist… and it definitely isn't a straight line. In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, I'm joined by th
In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, I'm joined by author and podcast host Hope Johnson for an honest, faith-filled conversation about extended singleness, unmet expectations, and trusting God in the waiting. W
Guest: Justin Smith, Founder of the Cray App After a long-term relationship ends, getting back out there isn't just about meeting someone new — it's about learning to trust yourself again. This week, Melie sits down with
Show Notes If you've ever wondered whether wanting more automatically makes you less spiritual… this conversation is for you. Today I'm joined by Christian business coach and author Erin Harrigan, and we're talking about
When Something Quietly Hurts Resilience, Dopamine, and the Wisdom of Letting Go There's a part of resilience no one really prepares you for. Not the crisis. Not the breakdown. But the quiet moment when you realize someth
For many people of faith, self-compassion can sound uncomfortably close to self-indulgence or letting ourselves off the hook. In this episode, Melie explores why that tension exists—and why self-compassion, when rooted i
What does resilience actually look like when life is heavy and you're tired of being told to "just push through"? In this episode, Melie sits down with Eric Davis, combat-decorated U.S. Navy SEAL and author of Raising Me
Have you ever felt invisible? Even while showing up, engaging, and trying to connect? In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie explores the quiet loneliness of feeling overlooked, forgotten, or ghosted. She t
January doesn't always feel fresh, clear, or motivating — and if the new year feels heavier than expected, you are not alone. In this short, grounding episode, Melie offers a compassionate alternative to resolutions, rei
New Year's Eve is often framed as a celebration of fresh starts, big goals, and reinvention. But for many of us, this night feels quieter, heavier, or more complicated than that. In this episode, Melie offers a gentle Ne
Christmas Eve sits in the in-between space. Not the miracle yet. Not the ending. Just the waiting. In this special Christmas Eve episode, Melie speaks to those who feel stuck in the middle of healing, rebuilding, and fig
What does resilience look like when your body is worn down, your energy is gone, and productivity feels impossible? In this gentle, honest episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie talks about resilience on sick days.
Today's guest, Lisa Skeffington, is a multi–award-winning psychotherapist, executive coach, and self-esteem expert who has spent more than 25 years helping high-achieving women navigate anxiety, burnout, and hidden emoti
This week marks a full year of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires—52 episodes of showing up, telling the truth, and letting God work through the messy middle. Instead of a highlight reel, Melie shares seven lessons this year of
In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Melie sits down with author Emily A. Myers—a romance writer whose life and storytelling have both been radically transformed by her journey back to God. Emily opens up about
Christie Thomas
author, homeschool mom, founder of Little Shoots Deep Roots ministry · Little Shoots Deep Roots
1 appearance on this show
Justin Smith
senior manager of the innovation and technology group · Collective Premium Cannabis
1 appearance on this show
Erin Harrigan
biblical business coach, author, speaker · Early Childhood and Elementary Education Specialist
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Eric Davis
Business Development Representative · Rural Area Veterinary Services
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Skeffington
multi–award-winning psychotherapist, executive coach, and author
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Sharon Spano
bestselling author, keynote speaker, organizational systems expert · Spano & Company
1 appearance on this show
Jenn Suen Chen
spiritual director, leadership coach, author of Dim Sum and Faith · Summit Clear
1 appearance on this show
Audrey Davidheiser
licensed psychologist, Certified Internal Family Systems therapist
1 appearance on this show
Mary DeMuth
bestselling author and artist
1 appearance on this show
Naeem Fazal
founding and lead pastor · Mosaic Charlotte
1 appearance on this show
Dawn Mann Sanders
associate minister, author · First Baptist Church of Glenarden
1 appearance on this show
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Diamonds in Dumpster Fires is hosted by Melie Williams. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 71 episodes.
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