Rediscover Your Inner Child: Melissa T. Shultz on Joy, Imagination & Healthy Aging

Rediscover Your Inner Child: Melissa T. Shultz on Joy, Imagination & Healthy Aging

Author: Lino Martinez, Psy.D. November 26, 2025 Duration: 40:48
Guest: Melissa T. Shultz — Writer, Editor, and Award-Winning Author Author | Melissa T. Shultz In this uplifting episode, Dr. Lino Martinez speaks with celebrated writer and editor Melissa T. Shultz, whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, Parade, and more. She is the author of From Mom to Me Again and editor-at-large for Jim Donovan Literary, with over 40 edited nonfiction books published by Big Five publishers. Her newest children’s book, What Will I D...

In a world that often feels driven by anxiety, A Little Less Fear with Dr. Lino Martinez offers a different kind of conversation. Host Lino Martinez, Psy.D., blends his clinical psychology background with a deep curiosity about spirituality and human potential. This isn't about quick fixes; it's a space for nuanced discussions on personal growth, healing, and the deliberate cultivation of a resilient mindset. The podcast thrives on raw, authentic dialogue, featuring guests who have walked difficult paths-authors, trauma survivors, spiritual teachers, healers, and entrepreneurs. They share unfiltered stories of resilience, transformation, and awakening, providing tangible insights rather than abstract theory. Listening to this podcast feels like being part of a thoughtful, compassionate exploration into the mechanics of fear and the practical steps toward courage. You'll hear how perceived weaknesses can be alchemized into purpose and how healing is often found in the stories we dare to tell. The aim is to leave each episode with a little less fear and a little more clarity on navigating life's complexities with intention and grace.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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