Meet Milada Melli-Jones

We were lucky to catch up with Milada Melli-Jones recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Milada, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

I thought my purpose was to be seen on the big screen. I never imagined it would be helping others feel seen in the places they’ve hidden the most.

Acting is what brought me from the Czech Republic to New York City, fueled by passion and the dream of one day holding an Oscar. I trained, performed, and poured everything I had into becoming a recognized actor. For years, I believed that was the path that would fulfill me.

But I still remember sitting on the plane from Prague to JFK, watching the land disappear beneath me. As the plane lifted into the sky, a quiet voice whispered, “It’s either acting… or something even greater.” At the time, I couldn’t imagine anything greater. Acting was everything to me. But now I understand. The voice knew something I didn’t yet. My purpose wasn’t just to perform, but to heal.

Underneath the pursuit of success, I was silently struggling. PTSD, anxiety, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome were constant companions. I read every self-help book I could find, went to therapy, and tried to “think” my way out of pain. On the outside, I seemed confident. On the inside, I was just trying to hold it together.

And then, in the midst of all that striving, while I was fully focused on acting, not even thinking about settling down or starting a family, something unexpected found me. I met the love of my life. And the moment we met, something in me softened. It touched a part of my heart I didn’t even know I was protecting. Somewhere deep inside, I just knew. There was a quiet but undeniable voice that said, “This is love. This is true.” It was the same inner knowing that had always tried to guide me, and this time, I couldn’t ignore it.

Despite my ambitions and fears about what this might mean for my career, something in me trusted it. Choosing him, choosing love, felt more important than chasing a role. It felt aligned. Soul-deep. And that choice opened the door to a purpose far greater than anything I had imagined.

When our first child was born, that quiet knowing deepened even more. I didn’t want to follow the same path my parents had taken, where career came first and family had to fit around it. I knew what it felt like to grow up in that kind of home. I wanted something different, a life where my children felt deeply seen, safe, and loved.

And yet, choosing that path came with its own internal struggle. I had been raised to believe that worth is measured by achievement. That you’re only as good as your professional success. My parents, who were deeply career-driven, had unknowingly passed down the belief that slowing down or staying home meant falling behind.

So even when I had everything I didn’t even know I was allowed to want — love, family, a home filled with connection — there was still a part of me that felt not enough.

Who was I without a shining career to point to? Where did my value live if it wasn’t in impressive titles, advanced degrees, or hefty paychecks? I had absorbed the belief that worth was something you proved through achievement, status, or how much money you made. And in choosing a different path, I worried I had lost my place in the world.

That inner conflict between what I had been taught and what my heart was telling me created a deep discomfort. But over time, I began to understand the beliefs I had inherited weren’t the truth of who I am.

My worth wasn’t something to earn or prove. It was something to remember.

At first, I kept coping the way I always had, silently, privately. I tried to hide my struggles, thinking that if I just kept smiling and functioning, no one would notice and the pain would eventually go away. But the thing is, even though I was hiding it, my children could still feel it. Energy doesn’t lie. They began reflecting back what I hadn’t yet fully faced in myself.

That’s when everything shifted. I realized I wasn’t just carrying pain. I was passing it on. I couldn’t ignore it anymore. I needed real answers, not just for myself, but for my children. I needed to understand how to stop the cycle.

I’ve always been drawn to psychology and the idea of helping people heal. I wasn’t sure exactly what path I would take, but I knew I wanted to make a difference. That inner call led me to volunteer as a sexual assault advocate and train our golden retriever, Sonny, as a certified therapy dog. We visited hospitals and libraries to bring comfort to others, children, patients, and anyone in need of emotional support, and those experiences deepened my passion for healing and human connection.

That growing passion for emotional healing led me to pursue a master’s degree in clinical social work. Though I’d been accepted into NYU’s program, my children were still little, and something in me knew it wasn’t the right path. I sensed I was meant to help in a different way. So I kept searching. Quietly, curiously. Trusting that there had to be another path, one that aligned with both my heart and my family.

That’s when I discovered hypnotherapy. Even simple self-hypnosis brought more relief than anything I’d tried before. I began exploring the work of some of the most trusted voices in emotional healing and subconscious transformation, Gabor Maté, Brian Weiss, and Marisa Peer. Her work resonated so deeply with me that I chose to train with her in person and become certified in Rapid Transformational Therapy®. For the first time, I wasn’t just coping. I was truly healing. I was releasing limiting beliefs and reconnecting with who I really am.

As my healing unfolded, I was guided to HeartHealing®, created by Natasha Leigh Bray. Her gentle yet powerful method brought together everything I had been searching for, a soul-led, trauma-informed approach that speaks directly to the wounds we inherit and the ones we hide. Studying with her didn’t just deepen my understanding of generational trauma. It helped me access parts of myself I hadn’t yet touched. Her work continues to shape the way I hold space, with greater softness, deeper truth, and embodied compassion.

The pull toward acting had faded. The spotlight no longer called to me. Something else did.
I wasn’t here to perform. I was here to help others reclaim the parts of themselves they thought were lost.

This work became more than a calling. It became my legacy. This isn’t just what I do. It’s who I’ve become.

I used to think I had to chase my purpose, that it was something I had to go out and find. But now I know my purpose found me. In love. In motherhood. In healing. In the quiet but powerful moments of breaking generational cycles of pain.

It led me back home to myself and to the deeper purpose of helping others come home to themselves too. The more I trust it, the more it unfolds. One step at a time, always guiding me deeper into who I truly am and into the work I’m here to share with the world.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I help conscious parents break the emotional cycles they didn’t start so their children can grow up free. As a clinical hypnotherapist, certified RTT® therapist, and HeartHealing® practitioner, I guide parents through deep subconscious and emotional transformation to release inherited patterns like trauma, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and emotional disconnection, so they can parent from love, not fear.

What makes my work unique is that I’ve lived it. I’m a mother who’s walked this path myself. I know what it’s like to be doing your best and still feel reactive, guilty, unfulfilled, or exhausted. I know the pressure to be a “good parent” while quietly battling self-doubt, the fear of repeating the past, or the ache of not quite feeling like yourself anymore. And I’ve learned that while love and awareness are powerful, they’re not always enough. It’s deep healing that creates lasting change.

That’s why I support high-achieving, cycle-breaking parents who are ready to create emotional freedom for themselves and their families. I offer 3, 6, and 12-month transformational journeys, each one meeting clients where they are and supporting their path to emotional liberation, generational healing, and expansion in every area of life: parenting, relationships, fulfillment, purpose, and abundance.

Because when you align with who you truly are, everything begins to shift. Many clients come seeking support with parenting but soon discover that their self-trust grows stronger, their relationships become more connected and respectful, and they begin to feel whole and more like themselves again. It doesn’t just change how you parent. It changes how you live, love, and lead.

I’m also expanding into in-person workshops, guest retreats, speaking engagements, and podcast appearances to share this message more widely.

To me, this work isn’t just about personal healing. It’s about legacy. When a parent feels safe, whole, and emotionally free, their child feels it too. That’s where real change begins not just in one family, but across generations. That’s the ripple effect. That’s the legacy we’re here to create.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Listening to what feels true to you

As a child, I could feel when something didn’t feel right. My parents wanted me to be a musician, so I started playing the piano at age four and was later enrolled in a music conservatory, even though I told them again and again it wasn’t what I wanted. But I was a dependent child, and let’s be honest, I didn’t get a say. So I played. Every day. For years.
But deep down, I never stopped hearing that quiet voice saying, “This isn’t your path.” That inner knowing has guided me ever since. If something feels off, it probably is. Trust your inner voice, especially when it’s subtle. Don’t ignore it. Listen. That feeling is there for a reason. It’s guiding you back home to yourself.

2. Being honest with yourself

When I said no to becoming a pianist, I left the secure path my parents had mapped out for me and stepped into the unknown. I didn’t have a plan I was sure would work. I just kept following what felt more like me. I chose to study acting. I moved to London to learn English. Eventually I felt called to move to New York. One step led to another. I didn’t know where it would all take me, and sometimes it was really scary. But what felt even scarier was the thought of living someone else’s life. That was a fear I couldn’t live with.
I was way out of my comfort zone. I questioned myself constantly. But being honest about what felt true opened everything. If you’re in that space of uncertainty, don’t wait for perfect clarity. Start with honesty and choose the next step that feels more like you. Build from there, little by little. That’s where things begin to shift. Small steps lead to big destinations.

3. Not giving up on what matters

There were plenty of moments I could have shut down, settled, or decided that this is just how life is. But something in me kept going. I kept searching, even when the answers didn’t come quickly or didn’t make logical sense. Sometimes the next step isn’t clear in your mind, but your body knows. Your heart knows. There’s a pull toward something, even if you can’t explain it yet. I followed those quiet nudges, those small openings, the things that felt just a little bit lighter. And eventually, they led me to the work I was meant to do and the life I was always meant to live. A life that feels true. A life that feels like home.

These are qualities we all have inside of us. Sometimes it just takes a little more awareness, a little more courage, and something or someone to help us remember. To remind us that the path we’re searching for isn’t out there somewhere. It begins within. And it’s patiently waiting for us to come home.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

Actually, it was two books that deeply influenced me — Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne Dyer and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Your Erroneous Zones was the first book that truly shifted something in me. It was the moment I realized how much of my life had been shaped by guilt, shame, and the constant need to please or prove myself. I remember reading it and thinking, “Wait, I’m allowed to let that go? I can actually choose how I feel?” That felt like an epiphany.

Looking back, it didn’t just change how I thought. It helped me start trusting what I feel. I’ve always been sensitive, able to sense what others are carrying beneath the surface. As a child, I thought that made me too much. Now I know it’s one of my greatest gifts. It’s what allows me to hold space in the way I do. I can feel the unspoken truths, the emotional weight my clients carry, often without words, and together, we begin to gently release it so they can return to who they truly are.

Because the truth is, you don’t have to carry what was never yours. And the moment you realize that, that’s when freedom begins.

The Alchemist became the compass. It unlocked a deep inner wisdom I had forgotten to trust and helped me remember. It reawakened a quiet knowing that I was being called somewhere deeper. That my life had meaning, even when I couldn’t yet see the full picture. It reminded me that we’re always being guided, that signs and synchronicities aren’t accidents but invitations. And that when we follow the pull of the heart, even through fear, uncertainty, or doubt, the path reveals itself. That book helped me surrender. To trust what I couldn’t explain. To stop forcing and start listening. It gave me permission to stop chasing clarity and begin honoring the feeling that I was meant for something more. Something true. Something mine.

Together, those two books helped me come home to myself. One by helping me let go of what was never mine, and the other by helping me remember what always was. They didn’t just guide my healing. They became the foundation for how I now hold space, with truth, with compassion, with presence, and with the deep knowing that when we remember who we really are, we don’t just heal ourselves. We change everything.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://miladamellijones.com
• Instagram: @miladamellijones