“When you shift your thinking, things shift for you.” – Melissa Oatman   Today’s featured bonus author is Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Practitioner, German Teacher, and fellow podcast host, Melissa Oatman. Melissa and I have a chat about her bookcasting journey, why self-care is a must, and tons more!!!   Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What led her to start her podcast. How a Children’s picked up her book for grown-ups. Melissa’s advice for single moms. What to do when life knocks you off your feet. 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