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This is it — the last episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine. Amber and Melanie sit down to talk honestly about why they’re stepping away, what almost 4 years of building this show together has meant to them, and what’s next. To our loyal listeners and subscribers, THANK YOU! There are so many more fun projects and content on the way. Thanks for sticking with us and resonating with our content here on the podcast and for subscribing and rocking with us. This one’s for all of you. 💓🥹 As of Friday, July 10, the I’m Fine, It’s Fine Substack will be closing down. If you’re a paywall subscriber, we’ll be sending refunds for unused time then. You’ll always be able to watch the podcast on YouTube, and the paywall episodes will begin releasing every Thursday and Saturday starting this week. Be sure you’re subscribed to Amber’s YouTube Channel to get notified of new releases and catch any episodes you may have missed. Thanks again to all our listeners, subscribers, paywall members and guests for joining us over the years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

This week it’s just the two of us! Amber & Melanie sit down for a long overdue catch-up episode. Amber has fans in the woods and is leaning into Transcendental Meditation. Melanie comes in fresh off vacation! Plus we get into relationships, mutual respect, and working for yourself without losing your mind. The rest of this conversation releases June 11 for our paywall subscribers community. Subscribers get: * 2 additional bonus episodes each month (4 total!) * Guided Meditations * Live chats with Amber & Melanie * A community to connect with other fans of the podcast and share ideas for future episodes! I’m Fine, It’s Fine is hosted by comedian Amber Autry & trauma therapist Melanie Reese, LMFT. Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

This week we sat down with the incredible Heidi Clements — Instagram's favorite authentic voice. We talk about ketamine, imposter syndrome, how Heidi reframed her relationship to social media as simply journaling, the inner critic, aging with zero shame and more. Plus Heidi shares some big news she hasn’t made public yet 👀 Follow Heidi on Instagram The rest of this conversation releases June 11 for our paywall subscribers community. Subscribers get: * 2 additional bonus episodes each month (4 total!) * Guided Meditations * Live chats with Amber & Melanie * A community to connect with other fans of the podcast and share ideas for future episodes! I’m Fine, It’s Fine is hosted by comedian Amber Autry & trauma therapist Melanie Reese, LMFT. Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Psychic comedian and mentalist Peter Antoniou joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine and shares about what it actually means to read a room — and the people in it. He gets into where his gift came from, what touring does to a person, and how he built a show around consent, psychology, and trusting your own instincts. The conversation also touches on growing up anxious, autism, and how he sticks to what feels right to him in his career, when the industry pushes back. The rest of this conversation releases May 28 for our subscriber community. Subscribers get: * 2 additional bonus episodes each month (4 total!) * Guided Meditations * Live chats with Amber & Melanie * A community to connect with other fans of the podcast and share ideas for future episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Comedian Shelly Belly joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine to talk about growing up in a violent home, navigating family dynamics, and building a life on her own terms. She shares how she found her way into comedy later in life, what it looked like to raise kids while figuring things out herself, and the choices she made to break patterns in her family. The conversation also touches on forgiveness, self-worth, and starting something new without a traditional path. The rest of this conversation releases May 14 for our subscriber community. Subscribers get: * 2 additional bonus episodes each month (4 total!) * Guided Meditations * Live chats with Amber & Melanie * A community to connect with other fans of the podcast and share ideas for future episodes! Follow Us!📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Comedian Brittany Ross joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest conversation about family dynamics, sibling tension and setting boundaries with a parent—as a parent. Hosts comedian Amber Autry and trauma therapist Melanie Reese unpack the guilt, grief, and growth that come with choosing your peace. Want more? Get access to Brittany’s bonus episode, releasing Thursday, April 30. Subscribe for monthly access to bonus episodes, live chats and meditations from Melanie and Amber. Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Comedian Aaron Weber joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for a thoughtful and surprisingly deep conversation about comedy, parenthood, and how life rarely goes according to plan. Aaron talks with hosts, comedian Amber Autry and licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese about the pressure of comparing your life to your parents’, becoming a father, and how having a child can completely shift your perspective on what actually matters. We go even deeper with Aaron on his paywall episode, releasing April 16. Subscribe for access to two bonus episodes each month + monthly live chats and meditations: Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Comedian and internet icon Chelcie Lynn joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest conversation about growing up in chaos - then building a completely different life. Chelcie opens up about her childhood, living with poverty, and realizing later in life that she never truly felt safe as a kid. Despite everything she experienced early on, she shares how optimism, perspective, and a conscious decision not to repeat the patterns around her helped shape the person she is today. Hosted by comedian Amber Autry & licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT). Chelcie’s paywall episode (an even deeper dive) releases on April 2. Subscribe for access + live chats and meditations: Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Melanie and Amber break down five of the most overused and misunderstood therapy buzzwords online. Melanie explains the clinical definitions behind each term, how misuse can cause harm, and why watered-down language can minimize real experiences. Amber brings the internet perspective (and comedy green room examples), asking the questions most people are thinking but don’t always know how to articulate. This is Part 1 — and yes, there’s more to come! Comment some words/concepts we should cover in Part 2. Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry. Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes, deeper dives, live chats and meditations via the links in our bios! Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with comedian Belly Button for a chat about change, identity, and what it really means to take responsibility for your own life. Join us as we explore choosing a different way forward in life and taking personal agency — without blowing everything up. Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry.Subscribe for bonus episodes via the links in our bios. Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with comedian, artist, and impressionist Melissa Villaseñor for a thoughtful, grounding conversation about healing through creativity, movement, and learning how to listen to your nervous system. We talk about how running became a form of regulation, how art and expression create safety, and what it looks like to untangle people-pleasing patterns while staying connected to yourself. Melissa opens up about emotional sensitivity, self-trust, and the ways creativity can help us process what words sometimes can’t. This episode explores nervous systems, identity, and the quiet work of choosing yourself — even when it feels uncomfortable. Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry. Subscribe for two exclusive episodes per month. Check out Melissa's upcoming tour dates and artwork: https://www.melissavillasenor.com/ Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft 🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN: Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, we sit down with medium Travis Holp to talk about spiritual signs, intuition, and the art of tuning into what shows up in your life. Travis shares how he channels messages, balances energy in live readings, and connects with both the living and the departed in ways that surprise even him. We talk about trusting your instincts, letting flow guide your creativity, and the moments that reveal guidance when you least expect it. From the energy of live events to quiet personal readings, Travis offers insight into navigating life with curiosity and awareness. Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry. Subscribe for bonus episodes via the links in our bios. Follow Us! 💌 Subscribe to the pod on Substack: https://imfineitsfine.substack.com 📸 Instagram: @imfineitsfinepodcast 🎤 Follow Amber: @amberautrycomedy 🧠 Follow Melanie: @traumatherapynashville @melaniereeselmft🎥 Podcast recorded at Garden Groove in Nashville, TN | Instagram @garden_groove_nashville This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

Therapist Chas Bugge joins I’m Fine, It’s Fine for an honest, heartfelt conversation about chronic illness, cancer, grief, and healing complicated family relationships. Together, they talk medical trauma, anticipatory grief, spirituality, and what it really means to be a therapist and still be human. Hosted by licensed trauma therapist Melanie Reese (LMFT) and comedian Amber Autry.Subscribe for bonus episodes via the links in our bios. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, comedian Amber Autry and therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Piere Escargot for a raw, funny, and deeply human conversation about survival, identity, and transformation. Piere opens up about growing up in Oakland, street life, love that changed his trajectory, and reconnecting with his biological father decades later. From strip-club bans to corporate jobs, this episode explores what happens when you pull the curtain back on who you had to be to become who you are. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com

In this week’s episode of I’m Fine, It’s Fine, Comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese sit down with Comedian Tamar Rubin for a honest, hilarious deep dive into the messy stuff we ALL deal with but rarely talk about. We cover ADHD medication, what happens when you get way too close to your therapist, navigating OCD spirals, and why “the tortured artist” narrative is total BS. Tamar gets real about what happens on stage when you haven’t dealt with your personal life, Melanie helps guide on how to handle people being mad at you, and the group discusses why comedy hits different when you’re actually taking care of yourself. Expect raw truth, big laughs, and a ton of relatable moments for anyone juggling mental health, creativity, and being a human. Perfect for fans searching for: ADHD podcast, OCD conversations, therapy boundaries, stand-up comedy struggles, women in comedy, mental health and humor, creative burnout, healing while performing, and comedians being real. Listen, laugh, and maybe avoid texting your therapist after hours. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com