Mental Health & Wellness Coaching, Events, and Resources

Welcome to my profile! With a Master's in Public Health from NYU and certification as a Holistic Nutrition Health Coach, I am passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals through personalized strategies. My experience spans from creating holistic health programs for medical students at The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to mentoring high school students as an EMT with the Tenafly Volunteer Ambulance Corps. I have also led health education initiatives at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, focusing on substance use education, wellness throughout life, and professional development. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your health, or develop a sustainable wellness routine, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's work together to create a plan that fits your unique needs!

I coach in the health and wellness space by integrating neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic regulation into practical, high-impact transformation. As the founder of Love Prescriptions and creator of the 5R Breakup Recovery Method and 5P Conscious Masculinity framework, I help driven individuals regulate their nervous systems, shift unconscious patterns, and build emotional resilience that supports sustainable success in both life and leadership. I am trained through iPEC as an Energy Leadership™ coach and utilize the ELI assessment to help clients identify and reframe the energetic patterns driving their behaviors, relationships, and performance.

Welcome to my profile! With a Master of Science in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from NYU and as an ICF ACC certified coach, I bring a wealth of experience in mental health and wellness coaching. At Novo Nordisk, I designed and launched a successful Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program, fostering career development and enhancing team engagement. My role as Director of Internal Coaching & Agility at Novo Nordisk further honed my skills in creating supportive environments for personal and professional growth. Whether you're looking to improve your mental well-being or seeking guidance in your career journey, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your path to success!

A big part of why I coach in this space is because I’ve lived it. I’ve gone through seasons where stress, pressure, and expectations were stacked on top of each other, and I didn’t know how to slow down. I’ve dealt with anxiety, burnout, and moments where life felt heavier than I wanted to admit. Learning how to navigate those moments, rebuild myself, and come out stronger became one of the most important parts of my growth. On the professional side, I’ve spent over a decade leading large teams in high pressure environments where mental wellness is often ignored until it becomes a problem. I’ve coached leaders through self doubt, impostor syndrome, tough transitions, and the emotional weight that comes with managing people. I’ve learned how mindset, clarity, and emotional awareness directly shape performance, relationships, and long term success. I’m also a certified leadership coach with a degree in Leadership Studies and now working toward my master’s in Organizational Development. My academic work and coaching certifications back up what I’ve lived and practiced for years. My approach is simple: help people create calm, stay grounded, communicate with courage, and build habits that support a healthier way of leading and living. I don’t coach from theory alone. I coach from experience, education, and real conversations with real people who want to grow without losing themselves. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the personal and professional sides of mental wellness, that’s where I can help.Do you like this personality?

I work with people who look “fine” on paper but don’t feel fine inside. The ones carrying a lot of responsibility, ambition, and self-awareness, yet still wrestling with anxiety, burnout, identity questions, or a low-grade sense that something is off. I’m not a therapist, and this isn’t clinical treatment. It’s structured, honest coaching for people who want more clarity about how they’re operating and why certain patterns keep repeating. My background spans leadership, coaching, and lived experience with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. That combination shapes how I work: grounded, direct, and practical, without platitudes or forced optimism. Sessions focus on naming what’s actually happening beneath the surface, building emotional awareness without over-intellectualizing it, and helping you make changes that are realistic inside a demanding life—not in some hypothetical calmer future.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in product operations at leading companies like Google, Meta, and Netflix, I bring a unique perspective to mental health and wellness coaching. My journey has equipped me with the skills to build and nurture high-performing teams, and I am passionate about helping individuals achieve balance and well-being in their professional and personal lives. As a mentor and active alumni at UCLA, I have guided many students and professionals in navigating stress and enhancing their mental resilience. Let's work together to create a personalized plan that supports your mental health and wellness goals. Reach out to start your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life!

I specialize in helping high-achievers reclaim their energy, clarity, and purpose—without burning out. As a trauma-sensitive coach, mindfulness teacher-in-training, and National Board Candidate for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), I bring 20+ years of experience supporting behavior change during high-pressure transitions in elite academic and professional environments (MIT, Harvard, USC). I coach people navigating: • Burnout & “high-functioning” depletion • Chronic stress & nervous system dysregulation • Identity shifts (life-stage, health, career pivots) • Perfectionism, imposter syndrome & over-responsibility My approach is: • Evidence-based: Motivational Interviewing, behavior change science, and values-aligned planning. • Embodied & mindful: Tools from MBSR, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and somatic practices. • Ethical & trauma-aware: Scope-bound, risk-informed, and rooted in dignity and psychological safety. Clients work with me to reset patterns, build habits, and rediscover joy—not just push through. I offer calm, confidential, and culturally responsive space to align your external goals with internal healing. Note: This isn’t therapy—it’s strategic, supported behavior change with your wellness at the center.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in creative strategy and partnerships at top companies like Pinterest and Google, I bring a unique perspective to mental health and wellness coaching. My own journey has equipped me with the skills to help individuals navigate the complexities of high-pressure environments while maintaining their well-being. I hold an MBA from the Carlson School of Management and the Vienna School of Economics and Business, which complements my strategic approach to personal development. Let's work together to create a balanced and fulfilling path for your personal and professional life. Reach out to start your journey towards enhanced mental wellness today!

🏆 RECIPIENT OF LELAND TOP COACH AWARD 2026 🏆 ✨I'm a PCC Certified Life Coach and Healer, tying together the rigor of the executive world with the flow of the spiritual. My rich blend of skills and a multi-hyphenate background including coaching, somatics, breathwork, meditation, reiki (energy healing), tarot reading, and natural intuitive abilities allow me to be an excellent coach, with an eye for detail and heart in my clients’ unique stories. ✨MY WELLNESS SPECIALITIES: • Authentic Awakening - finding your purpose, your life path, or your authenticity • Transformation Coach - creating the transformation you're seeking for a happier, more meaningful, or more peaceful life experience • Healing Arts / Metaphysical - explore your healing trajectory through modalities such as somatics, energy work, meditation, and tarot to exit the matrix and improve your life experience ✨WHO YOU ARE: • I proudly work with everyone—regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, religion, or anything else ✨WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU EXPECT: • Exiting the Matrix • Discovering Your Purpose • Knowing Your Authentic Code • Better Work-Life Balance • Increased Earning Potential and Promotions • Clarity and Direction • Improved Confidence • Actionable Strategies ✨LET'S IMPROVE YOUR LIFE TODAY: Contact Melanie Espeland for your free consultation today.

My work in the mental performance space is grounded in the adventure-driven athlete model—the belief that endurance challenges are a powerful vehicle for building clarity, confidence, and resilience that extend far beyond sport. After 25 years leading in high-pressure operational environments and a lifetime of endurance sports pursuits, I’ve seen that performance is ultimately driven by mindset: how we think under stress, how we respond to setbacks, and how clearly we stay connected to our purpose. I coach athletes and high-performing professionals to define meaningful goals, align their effort with what matters most, and develop the mental discipline to stay steady when conditions get hard—physically, professionally, or personally. I combine professional coaching credentials, including iPEC Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, with a mindset-first approach to performance. I help clients reframe limiting beliefs, manage internal pressure, build confidence through intentional goal-setting, and cultivate the resilience required for long-horizon pursuits. The focus is not just on finishing an event, but on who they become in the process—more self-aware, more adaptable, and more capable of navigating challenge with clarity and choice. Because the real outcome of an adventure isn’t the finish line—it’s the stronger leader and more resilient person you become along the way.