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It’s official. ✨ WE’RE GOING TO THE AZORES. 🇵🇹

September 2027.

I have been dreaming about bringing a group back to this magical place since the moment I left.

The Azores are wild and lush and wonderfully alive—volcanic landscapes, mineral-rich hot springs, hydrangeas everywhere, pineapple farms, botanical gardens, incredible food, beautiful villages, ocean air and the kind of natural beauty that makes you stop and actually be where you are.

And that is exactly what this retreat is about.

Connecting • Being • Well-Being

A nature-centric retreat with transformational travel luxuries—thoughtfully curated experiences, movement, mindfulness, incredible meals, soaking in volcanic waters, exploring this extraordinary island and plenty of space to simply be.

This won’t be about packing every minute of every day.

It will be about experiencing a place deeply.
Connecting with nature.
Connecting with one another.
And reconnecting with yourself.

I’ve experienced the Azores firsthand, and I cannot WAIT to share this place with you. 🌺🌊🍍

xOm Retreats: THE AZORES
🇵🇹 September 2027

✨ Full details, exact dates + registration coming soon.

Who wants to come with me?! 🙋‍♀️
$500 deposit to secure your spot - Venmo or Zelle taken in Furnas, Azores, Portugal by @bewellmel

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a month ago

Before October Begins… Your Wednesday Reset 🍂A little discernment, a little letting go + a beautiful way to step into a new month. 🍂
Newsletter Drop! by @bewellmel

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18 days ago

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The numbers are in YOGA IN THE PARK Raiseed $5,077.23
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Revisiting the side-by-side photos, is a reminded that Yoga in the Park has never just been about yoga. It’s about what happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

To our incredible Yoga in the Park Committee—thank you for the countless hours, ideas, emails, meetings, setup, problem-solving, and heart you poured into making this event possible.

To Friends of Franklin Parks and the Franklin Parks Department—thank you for believing in this vision and for your partnership in creating meaningful experiences that bring our community together in our beautiful parks.

To every vendor, sponsor, volunteer, teacher, photographer, and community partner—thank you for generously sharing your time, talents, and resources. Your support is what transforms an idea into an experience.

And to every single person who rolled out a mat, took a deep breath, and practiced with us…thank you. Whether it was your first yoga class or your hundredth, your presence is what made the morning so special.

Yesterday, Torrey shared the exciting news that Ellie G’s Dream World has officially broken ground. 💚 It was a powerful reminder of why we’re so passionate about bringing these moments to our community. While we can’t eliminate every challenge life throws our way, we can create spaces where people can pause, breathe deeply, move their bodies, calm their nervous systems, and reconnect—with themselves and with one another.

There’s something beautifully symbolic about that. As a playground designed for children of all abilities begins to take shape, hundreds of people gathered in one of Franklin’s most treasured parks to care for their own well-being. One space is being built to help every child belong. The other reminded us that we all need places where we can slow down, breathe, heal, and connect.

To me, that’s what community is all about—creating spaces where everyone is welcome, everyone belongs, and everyone has the opportunity to flourish. I’m so grateful Yoga in the Park could play a small part in supporting that vision.
🙏📸 @jolopezphotography by @bewellmel

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3 months ago

Sunday Confession… 💛🤫

I live, eat, think and breathe WELL. I believe in nourishing our bodies, moving with intention, creating space to breathe, working at wellbeing-being, seeking Joy in the everyday.
And more importantly running for adventure when I can’t feel it.

But here’s my CONFESSION …

I can oscillate between two worlds. The one where I’m creating, building, connecting, and pouring my energy into all the things I love. And the one where I intentionally slow down, unplug, and simply BE.

And I’ve come to realize that both are beautiful parts of who I am.

The magic is in finding the rhythm between them.✨

A spontaneous itch for a little sunshine, salty air, movement, laughter, and time away reminded me just how good it feels to create that space.

Wellness isn’t about living in perfect balance every day. It’s about recognizing what you need and giving yourself permission to honor it.

And as we head into the final stretch of the year, that’s exactly the energy I’m bringing into Be Well Mel. Not training wreck my way into a new year. Staying committed to mindful practices. One routine step at a time. One spontaneous yes to keep it exciting.

More intention. More nourishment. More connection. More mapped out moments And time for a little less noise in between.

Because you don’t have to wait until January to reset.

Today’s newsletter I’ll share all the ways to keeping following your North Star 💫 make sure you’re on the list 🔗👆🏼 bio!

Until next time

LIVE EAt THINK BE WELL 💛Mel by @bewellmel

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💚 Back to basics. Back to feeling good.

Sometimes the best reset is simply returning to the little things that make us feel our best.

Real food. Simple habits. A little more intention in our everyday choices.

Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated, restrictive, or all-or-nothing. It’s about finding what nourishes you, creating habits that support you, and giving yourself the space to feel good from the inside out. 🌱💚🤘

That’s the heart behind Ready Set Reset, my 10-day guided nutrition and lifestyle program designed to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and daily routines.

No extremes. No quick fixes. Just real food, mindful choices, and a little guidance along the way.

✨ Ready for your own reset? Visit the link in my bio to explore Ready Set Reset, or DM me RESET and let’s connect!

Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.

💛 Mel

#BeWellMel #ReadySetReset #BackToBasics #RealFoodRealLife #WellnessWithIntention HealthyHabits by @bewellmel

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🌊 Stop chasing who you were. Start nourishing who you’re becoming.

Are you chasing a version of yourself that no longer exists?

Or are you moving toward the healthiest, happiest version of who you’re becoming?

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to get back to who we used to be that we forget how much we’ve grown, changed, and evolved along the way.

Here’s your reminder: You don’t have to go backward to feel good again.

Well-being isn’t about becoming your old self. It’s about nourishing the person you are TODAY and creating space for the person you’re becoming.

More energy. More clarity. More intention. More YOU. 💛

And sometimes, all it takes is a little RESET. 🌿

🐦 Take it from my little beach buddy… RUN, don’t walk into my DMs! 😂

It’s time to Ready Set Reset!

💌 Message me RESET and let’s get you moving toward your healthiest, happiest self.

Live. Eat. Think. Be Well. ✨

#BeWellMel #ReadySetReset #WellWithMel #MidlifeWellness #HealthyHabits WellBeing MindBodyWellness HealthyIshLiving by @bewellmel

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2 days ago

🎩🌊 HATS OFF TO FALL BREAK!

A little Vitamin SEA with my girls + little buddy! ☀️💛

We’re soaking up the sunshine, making memories, and enjoying a little pause before getting back to our regularly scheduled program!

We had a little fun with our @yogaintheparkidy hats at the beach.

And speaking of getting back…

One week from today, we’re trading beach days for yoga in the park! 🧘‍♀️🌅🏞️

Join us Thursday, October 22, for a FREE sunset yoga and mindfulness experience at Bicentennial Park in Franklin!

✨ 5:30–6:30 PM
✨ All levels welcome
✨ Bring your mat and a friend!

Proud to bring our community together with The Historic Franklin Parks and Friends of Franklin Parks.

Not local? Consider this your invitation to get outside, move, breathe, and reconnect wherever you are.

Hats off to fall break. Mats out next Thursday! 💛

🔗 Free registration through the link in my bio.

Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.

#YogaInThePark #BeWellMel #FranklinTN #FallBreak #JoyfulWellness by @bewellmel

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3 days ago

🌊 WELL WEDNESDAY THOUGHTS THE ULTIMATE RESET 💛

✨ When was the last time you said YES to something simply because it would bring you joy?

Sometimes the best reset isn’t the one you planned.

It’s the one you DON’T OVERTHINK and just give yourself permission to take.

Last night, an unexpected invitation came our way. “You and Lu should
head down for some beach time too”🏝️

YOLO! ☀️🌊

I’ve certainly been running a low on Vitamin SEA!

So we’re throwing off the bowlines, and saying YES setting sail ⛵️

Stepping away from schedules, the to-do lists, the constant doing, and leaning into a more BEING.

Because wellness isn’t always about what we eat, how we move, or how perfectly we follow a plan.

Sometimes it’s about recognizing when life is offering us an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and simply enjoy it.

And sometimes the most meaningful reset is the one you never saw coming.

Especially with an incredible season of expansion - growth comes w/ sacrifice. I’ve missed some moments along the way while building, creating, and pouring into it all!

And while I’m grateful for every opportunity, I’m reminded that family moments like these come first.

Work will ALWAYS be there, making moments like this won’t. 💛

JOY. connection. Priceless memories.

So sometimes, you just have to say YES!

Here’s your reminder that you don’t always have to earn your rest.

Sometimes you just have to take it.

🌱AND SPEAKING OF RESETS…

Ready Set Reset program kicks off this Monday, October 19!

While a spontaneous beach getaway is wonderful, you don’t have to pack a suitcase to reconnect with yourself.

That’s exactly why I created Ready Set Reset — a 10-day opportunity to nourish your body, reset your habits, clear some of the clutter, and come back to feeling your best.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, reconnect, and give yourself a fresh start, I’d love to have you join us!

💌 DM me RESET! I’m happy to share the details and help you get registered for Monday.

Because sometimes a reset is about getting away.

And sometimes it’s about coming back to yourself. 💛

Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.
🤍 Mel by @bewellmel

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5 days ago

Everything about the yoga experience with @bewellmel was restorative and replenishing ✨ by @bewellmel

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6 days ago

🙌🌳I HAVE THE BEST NEWS!!!

We’re bringing you MORE YOGA IN THE PARK! And honestly, this is a little dream come true for me! 🤍

After years of gathering together at Harlinsdale Farm for our annual Yoga in the Park celebration, we’ve officially been given the green light to bring more yoga into our beautiful Franklin parks🏞️☺️

We’re starting with a FREE COMMUNITY grassroots-sunset- pop-up, and I couldn’t be more excited!🌅🧘‍♀️🌳

🧘‍♀️🌅YOGA IN THE PARK:
SUNSET POP-UP

📍 Bicentennial Park | Franklin, TN
📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone!

🧘‍♀️ All levels welcome!
🌿 Bring your yoga mat, water, and a friend!
🤍 I’ll be your teacher!
Rain or shine as we are moving under the covered pavilion.

Come move with me, breathe in the fresh air, connect with your community, and enjoy a beautiful fall evening together in the gorgeous Bicentennial Park.

There’s something magical about practicing outdoors. No studio walls, no expectations. Just movement, mindfulness, Mother Nature, and community.

A HUGE thank-you to the City of Franklin Historic Parks Department for hosting us and, as always, Friends of Franklin Parks for supporting our vision of bringing wellness into our community!

This is just the beginning, friends. More parks. More yoga. More opportunities to gather and connect. 🌿

✨ FREE REGISTRATION — LINK IN BIO!

Who’s coming to roll out their mat with me?! 🙋‍♀️

🤍 Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.
#YogaInTheParkFranklin #BeWellMel #FranklinTN #BicentennialParkfranklin #community taken in Franklin Bicentennial Park by @bewellmel

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Monday Motivation 🤍

Sometimes we make change so complicated.

We think we need to overhaul our routines, change everything we’re eating, exercise more, sleep better, drink more water, and somehow become a whole new version of ourselves on Monday morning.

Exhausting, right? 😅

But what if we approached it differently?

What if we started with just ONE thing?

One habit.
One choice.
One intention.
One small shift that helps us feel a little more like ourselves.

Because feeling better doesn’t have to mean doing everything differently.

Sometimes it’s simply about coming back to the basics. Nourishing our bodies, creating a little space for ourselves, and remembering that wellness isn’t about perfection.

It’s about how we choose to show up for ourselves, one day at a time.

And maybe that’s exactly the RESET we need.

🌱One thing at a time.

💛 Your Monday challenge: What’s ONE thing you’re choosing to do for yourself this week?

Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.
🤍Mel by @bewellmel

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🍂🌙 SUNDAY CONFESSIONS:

I have a confession.

Yes, I read my horoscope. I follow the moon cycles, feel deeply connected to Mother Nature, and believe there’s something powerful about the energy around us.

And nope, I’m not some weird, woke, woo-woo person. 😂 Although I’ve been known to pull an oracle card, notice an angel number, or wonder if that feather floating by was meant for me.

The older I get, the more I realize I don’t need to put myself in a box or give everything I believe a name.

I can’t necessarily tell you I’m this or that when it comes to spirituality or religion. And I certainly don’t have the desire to blindly follow the herd. 🐑

But I am spiritually open.

✨ I believe in a Creator. A force greater than ourselves. Call it God, Spirit, or the universe.

🌿 I believe we’re connected to the earth, the stars, the seasons, the animals, and one another.

🤍 I believe my ancestors walk with me, and their wisdom and strength are part of who I am.

🌙 I believe there’s light and darkness, and that nature has a way of teaching us when we’re willing to listen.

I believe in asking for guidance, trusting my intuition, and turning things over to a higher power when I’ve done all I can.

Maybe that’s why the changing seasons, moon cycles, and moments like the 10/10 portal resonate with me.

Not because I think the universe will magically fix my life. Trust me, I’ve got plenty of work to do myself! 😂

But because they remind me to pause, reflect, and live with greater intention.

And lately, I’ve been thinking about what it means to reset.

Not just our bodies or what’s on our plates, but our thoughts, our energy, and the things we’re carrying that no longer serve us.

🍂 Close one thing with purpose.
✨ Begin one thing with purpose.

Maybe spirituality isn’t about having all the answers. Maybe it’s about staying curious, trusting something greater than ourselves, and having the courage to walk our own path.

Barefoot, through the leaves, one step at a time. 🍂

What’s one thing you’re ready to let go of and one thing you’re ready to begin?

🤍 Live. Eat. Think. Be Well.

#SundayConfes by @bewellmel

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