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Timestamps:

0:00:09
Welcome Melissa!

0:00:48
Melissa shares her poker backstory.

0:07:17
What made her decide to move from NYC to Vegas to pursue poker?  Melissa tells us why we should date her brother :)

0:08:32
What is the sibling dynamic like between her and her brother?

0:09:29
Melissa talks about her challenging childhood, how it shaped her as an adult, and how it contributed to her interest in poker.

0:13:33
Marle has always found that Melissa has a calming presence.  They discuss the role that hallucinogens might have played in developing that aspect of her personality.

0:17:32
Melissa opens up about her struggles with alcoholism, and how COVID has presented new challenges for those seeking help.

0:21:13
Marle opens up a discussion about meditation and how activities like driving can actually be meditative for people who aren’t able to “get there” using more traditional methods.

0:22:47
Jamie pivots to talk about float tanks.

0:25:27
Further discussion about how a lot of people can have a difficult time “getting there” in terms of quieting their thoughts when attempting to meditate.

0:27:33
Thoughts on meditation as a tool in poker.

0:28:45
Melissa explains why she feels that streaming is ultimately minus EV.

0:33:22
Jamie and Marle share their thoughts on streaming, and discuss with Melissa how it’s different for introverts vs extroverts.

0:37:55
What’s the story behind the name “poo_dawg_melissa”?  Followed by a conversation of other hilarious screen names in poker.

0:41:19
Melissa talks about her recent $30k+ score during the WSOP Player Appreciation event.

0:45:22
Thoughts on being honest and transparent with backers, even when you’re doing poorly.

0:52:03
A discussion about the merits of playing cash.

0:55:40
What are her 2021 poker goals?

0:58:44
A discussion about the tendency for female poker players to branch off from being a more serious player in order to take on other opportunities.  Thoughts on chasing happiness instead of chasing money.

1:03:30
Wrapping up.  Where can you find Melissa online?