Episodes: 78
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 3.9k followers
Publicly listed emails
mel@diamondsindumpsterfires.com
melissamw001@gmail.com
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Melie Williams - Host of a faith-and-neuroscience podcast focused on healing, resilience, relationships, burnout, and difficult life experiences.
Nathan Westwick - Disappointment, Grief Over Unmet Hopes, Christian Faith, Contentment, Discernment, Community, And Finding God Amid Difficult Circumstances.
Brianna Lambert - The Spiritual Value Of Hobbies And Play, Burnout, Grief, Trauma, Curiosity, Creativity, And Reconnecting With Joy.
Parfait Bassal - Friendship, Belonging, Conflict, Courage, Compassion, Community, And Befriending Across Churches, Workplaces, Schools, And Communities.
When You Don't Know If You're Done Yet
October 07, 2026
How do you know when something is really finished? After completing another round of revisions on my book, I found myself sitting with that question. The revisions are done—but does that mean the book is done? Maybe. Maybe not. And life is full of things like that. Relationships, dating, healing, career decisions, creative projects, and seasons of waiting don't always give us a clear finish line. Yet our minds crave resolution. Research suggests that unfinished goals can remain mentally activ...
Finding God in the Gap with Nathan Westwick
September 16, 2026
What do you do when your life doesn't look anything like you thought it would? In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, Melie welcomes back licensed minister, author, and Wild Goose Coffee founder Nathan Westwick for an honest conversation about disappointment, unanswered hopes, and the gap between the life we expected and the life we're actually living. Nathan and Melie talk about what it looks like to grieve dreams that haven't happened without losing sight of the good that is already...
What I Want More of This Year
September 02, 2026
Birthdays often bring reflection, goal-setting, and questions about what we want from the year ahead. In this episode, I'm shifting the focus from what we want to accomplish to what we want to experience more of in everyday life. We'll talk about cultivating more presence, joy, courage, depth, and grace, and how faith can help us live with greater intention instead of constantly chasing the next milestone. If you're entering a new season, reflecting on another year of life, or simply craving ...
Quiet Battles, Loud Grace · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Empowering Women In Conversations · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Hot Mess Espresso · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Kiss My Chaos · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Diamonds in Dumpster Fires is hosted by Melie Williams. Its publicly listed emails are mel@diamondsindumpsterfires.com and melissamw001@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Diamonds in Dumpster Fires: mel@diamondsindumpsterfires.com and melissamw001@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Diamonds in Dumpster Fires reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Diamonds in Dumpster Fires typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, licensed or trained practitioners, ministers, spiritual leaders, and subject-matter experts with practical experience in healing, relationships, belonging, resilience, faith, or personal growth. Common among recent guests: Published books; Specialized professional practice; Leadership of relevant organizations or initiatives. Recent guests include Nathan Westwick, Brianna Lambert, and Parfait Bassal.
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Publicly listed emails
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melissamw001@gmail.com
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