Melissa Villaseñor | Healing Through Creativity, Running, and Letting Go of People-Pleasing

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'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imfineitsfine.substack.com/subscribe