Archive - Unfiltered Café

It's Me, I'm The Bottle Neck. F.

When the problem isn’t clarity, capacity, or content... it’s the quiet fear that no one will meet you when you finally show up.

Jun 30 •

Melissa Paterson

This Spiral Was Brought to You by Yet Another Yoinker.

and I'm not NOT going to talk about because #FUCKYOINKERS

Jun 23 •

Melissa Paterson

I Had a Dream I Woke Up, and I FINALLY Felt Like Me.

And now I'm addicted to the idea of making that feeling my right here, right now. Curious?

Jun 16 •

Melissa Paterson

The Space I Gave Away (And the One I’m Reclaiming)

I shaved my head to have more free time… and then gave the time I meant for me, away.

Jun 9 •

Melissa Paterson

Fuck It to ‘Doing’ in a Way That Wrecks You

The Spiral Where I Forgot, Paused, and Instead, Chose My Own Rhythm Over The Rush

Jun 2 •

Melissa Paterson

May 2025

I Used to Think Fixing Was My Job (Because It Was)

Why being the fixer costs more than you realize, and how to stop. fixing. everything. Regardless of the aftershock.

May 26 •

Melissa Paterson

Why I Quit Shopify… and Told Everyone I Got Fired.

What if what makes you "inefficient" in certain systems, is actually your secret superpower? (ADHDers & Creatives, this one is for YOU)

May 19 •

Melissa Paterson

I'm Not "Behind". I'm Becoming.

Comparison-itis is a bitch. Let's talk about it. This week’s full spiral shift, soul root, and nervous system-safe practice for stepping back into your…

May 12 •

Melissa Paterson

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