Dr. Melissa Sonners on the Pandemic of Loneliness and the Power of Connection

In this soulful and timely episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners—chiropractor, author, and mother of three—for a deep conversation on navigating chronic illness, rediscovering inner wisdom, and healing in community. We talk about how neurological Lyme disease and mold toxicity shook her life—and how it ultimately became the catalyst for transformation. Melissa shares why rest and stillness matter more than most of us admit, how brainwave rhythms can radically shape our state of being, and why connection (to ourselves and others) is the real medicine we all need. We also dive into her upcoming book The Connection Code, which provides tools to reclaim your voice, values, and vitality—especially in a world that often feels isolating. From power hours to playful rituals, this conversation is a heartfelt invitation to start listening to what your body’s been trying to say all along. HIGHLIGHTS [01:40] - How a wellness festival sparked reconnection and community [05:38] - Facing neurological Lyme, memory loss, and a full-body shutdown [12:14] - Why she ditched the "power hour" and built a nervous-system-friendly morning [22:08] - The two-minute practice that can reconnect you to your inner voice [33:58] - Creating true community by coming home to yourself [39:04] - The brainwave blueprint: Theta, Alpha, Beta—and how to live in flow [47:13] - The 3-part decision matrix: intuition, nervous system, and values [55:49] - Behind the book: how The Connection Code came to life [59:27] - Melissa’s one message to a divided world: come back to who you are Dr. Melissa's RESOURCES Best Friends Book Nook- an online book club for women: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook Regulate YOUR Rhythm: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulated-rhythm The Connection Code: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/connection-code-bundle Morning Self-WITH challenge: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with How to Set the Tone for Your Day: Morning Sit Spot Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7biHnjVFdk How To Turn Your iPhone Screen RED [Block Blue Light At Night]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ3EFgs3CQg Upgrade Your Wellness: BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken Use code beautifullybroken for 20% off StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52 Code: beautifullybroken Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD (30% off) (Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount) CONNECT WITH DR. MELISSA Dr. Melissa's Podcast: apple.co/43P1baU Dr. Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeInspiredMama/ Dr. Melissa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sonners/ Dr. Melissa's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VSFIvM CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Check out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)   Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/)   YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)