Interview with Model & Pageant Winner: Christella Merveille-Ilunga. In this episode, Ida Fanelli sits down with Christella Merveille-Ilunga, Registered Behaviour Technician, educator, advocate, model, and former Miss Grand Rhode Island & Massachusetts 2022. Christella shares her journey from teaching and behavioural health to modelling and pageantry, highlighting the challenges, pressures, and opportunities that come with redefining beauty standards. As the founder of Hair’s Culture Cosmetics, she also discusses her mission to promote confidence, self-expression, and safe, non-toxic beauty. Key Topics Covered • Mental health, advocacy, and hidden pressures within the modelling and pageant industries • Common misconceptions surrounding pageantry and modelling • Redefining beauty standards and embracing individuality • Makeup and cosmetics as tools for empowerment, self-confidence, and self-expression • The importance of safe, non-toxic cosmetics • Practical, budget-friendly beauty and wellness strategies What You’ll Hear • The truth behind beauty pageants and modelling pressure • Christella’s journey from teaching and behavioral health to the runway • How and why she founded Hair’s Culture Cosmetics for safe, non-toxic beauty • Why real beauty is rooted in confidence—not perfection A powerful conversation about confidence, resilience, and breaking stereotypes in the beauty world.

To contact Christella

• Instagram: @christellamilunga | @heiressculture

• LinkedIn: @ChristellaMerveilleIlunga

Email: christellamerveilleilu@gmail.com Subscribe, like and share. You can watch this episode on multiple platforms. • Follow me here: linktr.ee/idafanelli •

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Footnotes: Fungal Infections & Posture Complications In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the hidden world of fungal infections, posture issues, and holistic foot care—and how these often-overlooked problems influence your entire body. From plantar warts and athlete's foot to fungal toenails, corns, calluses, and overgrown toe skin, we uncover what causes these conditions, early warning signs, and how to support natural healing safely and effectively.

You'll learn how fungal spores thrive, how posture and weight distribution impact chronic foot problems, and why foot health is deeply connected to circulation, immunity, stress, and biomechanical alignment. We explore essential oils, natural remedies, ozone oils, hydrogen peroxide protocols, Sunlight disinfection, and why some household products—like bleach or borax—are not ideal for long-term skin contact.

We also break down: ⭐ The early stages of toenail fungus and why quick action matters ⭐ How to improve circulation naturally for faster nail recovery ⭐ The difference between plantar warts vs. calluses vs. corns ⭐ Why "overgrown toe skin" is replacing the outdated term ingrown toenails ⭐ The Vandenbos surgery and why it’s the gold standard for chronic toe-skin overgrowth ⭐ How posture, footwear, and gait contribute to recurring foot issues ⭐ When natural remedies help—and when medical support is needed.

Whether you're a foot-care practitioner, dealing with recurring fungal infections, or exploring holistic wellness, this episode gives you tools, insights, and safer alternatives for real, long-term improvement.

Because when it comes to foot health… it's never just about the feet—it's about the whole body.

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In this in-depth video, Mel Abbott explains Empower Therapies and how this powerful therapeutic approach helps individuals improve emotional well-being, mental health, and personal growth.

Empower Therapies focuses on evidence-based techniques designed to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-confidence issues, and life challenges. In this 41-minute detailed session, Mel Abbott clearly explains the core principles, benefits, real-world applications, and long-term impact of Empower Therapies.

If you are seeking mental health support, emotional healing, therapy education, or personal empowerment, this video offers valuable insights and practical guidance.

What you’ll learn in this video:

What Empower Therapies is and how it works

How Empower Therapies supports mental and emotional health

Benefits of Empower Therapies for individuals and professionals

Real-life therapeutic applications and outcomes

Expert insights from Mel Abbott

This video is helpful for:

People interested in therapy and mental health

Students and professionals in counselling and psychology

Individuals seeking emotional healing and self-growth

Anyone wanting to understand modern therapeutic approaches

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