480: "We've all had to overcome something to be who we are," with Rebel for Peace Melina Navarrete

Today I’m speaking with Melina Navarrete , Lead Facilitator, Lead Bilingual Facilitator, and Lead Trainer for Rebels for Peace . I am SO excited to share this one with you! Here is how Zoom summarized our conversation, I think it did a pretty good job.. Melina shared her personal mental health journey, including struggles with depression and anxiety during high school, hospitalizations, and how she found healing and purpose through her work with Rebels for Peace after completing an internship there. She discussed how the organization helped her feel supported and valued, leading to a permanent role where she now helps train new interns and facilitate programs for youth. The conversation explored themes of self-care, family dynamics around mental health, and the importance of letting others grow independently rather than trying to solve all their problems. They also discussed the metaphor of carrying "security items" for dreams and aspirations, with Melina sharing her vision list of 400 goals and her Bible as key items she keeps with her. Nuts & Bolts Find Melina in LinkedIn by clicking here . Find Rebels for Peace in Instagram by clicking here , and in Facebook by clicking here . Next up: Our Rebels for Peace Roundtable! Get pumped with each of our individual conversations, Melina’s here in this space, Devlin Chestang’s here , Prince Jimmar’s here , and Logan Griggs-Mitchell’s here . Thank you for being here Invitations to Play * I’m offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at * If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: * Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation * Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted) Cheers and lots of love to you today! Art Creativity & Wellbeing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kaylockkolp.substack.com/

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480: "We've all had to overcome something to be who we are," with Rebel for Peace Melina Navarrete is an episode from The We Turned Out Okay Podcast by Kay Lock Kolp.

This episode is 50:33 long.

This episode was published on May 19, 2026.

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