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# Melvin S. Marsh, M.S., NREMT, CCHT, CAHA

Author, Scientist, Researcher, Artist

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://melsmarsh.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://melsmarsh.com/blog/)
- [My life sucks](https://melsmarsh.com/my-life-sucks/) - So, Sorry I've been quiet. Mom is very sick and that's never a good thing. They said stage 4 cancer. :-( Frank still hasn't gone back for his chemo for the urethral cancer because of Mom. Meanwhile there is a black kitten or something living under our shed which I am worried about. Frank has
- [Laura Marsh Memorial Service](https://melsmarsh.com/laura-marsh-memorial-service/) - Memorial Service for Laura Marsh Nov 10, 1953 - May 23, 2025 Update : May 27th, 2025 9:48 pm There will now be two services in Atlanta both led by Rabbi Mitch Cohen. The public Christian/Interfaith streaming service will be NOW POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES SAVE THIS PAGE CONTACT MELVIN FOR DETAILS But
- [A Conversation on Jewish Conversion - Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival](https://melsmarsh.com/a-conversation-on-jewish-conversion-ann-arbor-jewish-book-festival/) - I am speaking at the 2024 Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival is doing a book panel on conversion. Register here : https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_62UzzbvETDS8JkphY3CYcQ#/registration A Conversation on Jewish Conversion Saturday, November 16 | 7:30 pm EST over Zoom Moderated by Rabbi Josh Whinston Leaving Bacon Behind: A How-to Guide to Jewish Conversion by Melvin S. Marsh Leaving
- [How to be productive](https://melsmarsh.com/how-to-be-productive/) - *This post will likely be a work in progress as I come up with more advice.* I have ADHD but I really learned how to work with my disorder rather than medicate it. At my peak, I worked two full time and eight part time jobs and take classes. (By the way, do not recommend
- [3 month Recovery update!](https://melsmarsh.com/recovery/) - It has been just over three months since my back surgery. Jan 23 to April 23. I tried to take my time to relax since I wasn't allowed to lift more than 5 lbs or twist or turn. It sucked. This is what I did. Actual Recovery Literally insurance denied pain meds right after the
- [My South Pole Obsession: Unveiling the Quirky World Beneath the Ice](https://melsmarsh.com/my-south-pole-obsession-unveiling-the-quirky-world-beneath-the-ice/) - For most, the South Pole conjures images of desolate landscapes, bone-chilling temperatures, and perhaps a touch of penguin intrigue. But for me, it's a place of captivating mystery, a hotbed of scientific discovery. The obsession with the polar regions, started from my MS thesis "Identification of Psychological Stressors for Long Duration Space Missions" and has
- [Always look for a silver lining](https://melsmarsh.com/always-look-for-a-silver-lining/) - Life can turn on a dime, or in my case, a gurney. One minute I'm lifting a 266 lb. patient on an unbalanced fully loaded stretcher at University Hospital, and then for some still as of yet unknown reason, the five nurses plus the unlicensed EMT at the foot of my stretcher decided to have
- [Thankful for being able to help](https://melsmarsh.com/thankful-for-being-able-to-help/) - This Thanksgiving and Black Friday, I am reminded consistently of how fortunate that I am in the position to help people with time and money and that I have the ability to do as much as I can. In fact, sometimes I think this back injury and being forced to NOT be on the ambulance
- [Leaving Bacon Behind Press Release](https://melsmarsh.com/leaving-bacon-behind-press-release/) - New book “Leaving Bacon Behind” by Melvin S. Marsh is released, a nuanced, easy-to-read guide to converting to Judaism for people of all backgrounds “Leaving Bacon Behind: a How-To Guide To Jewish Conversion” by Melvin S. Marsh has been released worldwide. This 171-page guidebook, which as achieved Amazon Bestseller status as #1 in the
- [You can't please everyone I guess](https://melsmarsh.com/you-cant-please-everyone-i-guess/) - Yesterday, I did my first public... well... anything in several years. Between Covid and the back injury, I just don't get around much anymore. But a few weeks ago, I was invited to come up and do the Shabbat candle blessing at my synagogue because I published the book. Given my injury, I had to
- [Hello New Visitors](https://melsmarsh.com/hello-new-visitors/) - I just wanted to say a quick hello and introduction for all the people coming because of my new book Leaving Bacon Behind which you can buy anywhere. My name is Melvin Marsh and I am originally from South Florida. I went to college in Georgia expecting to return to Florida, but even four years
- [A new beginning](https://melsmarsh.com/a-new-beginning/) - It would seem that I now get to change this website a bit and hopefully attach my old domain to this because I finally was able to get my book published. A book that started as a FAQ when I was moderating Facebook's Jewish by Choice community before it was hacked by that Messianic Jew
- [Sorry for the website / Author's Update](https://melsmarsh.com/sorry-for-the-website-authors/) - I hired some one off Upwork to resign my website and he installed and then reset the website after I asked him to fix the security issues that his plugins created. He also removed me from the administration of my own website and was incredibly patronizing. I just hope I get a refund. So we

## Pages

- [](https://melsmarsh.com/) - Melvin S. Marsh is a best selling author, actor, and researcher.
- [Education](https://melsmarsh.com/education/) - Overeducated and underemployed
- [Letter of Recommendation Policy](https://melsmarsh.com/letter-of-recommendation-policy/) - Hello! If you are here, you have probably either asked for a letter of recommendation or are considering asking for a letter of recommendation. I very rarely write letters of recommendation and I want to mention why and how to get an elusive letter from me. 1) I am currently an adjunct (part time) professor.
- [Shamanic Bits & Bobs](https://melsmarsh.com/shamanic-bits-bobs/) - I on top of the various other "woo-woo" stuff I do, I also sell tinctures and other things under the Etsy Store Shamanic Bits & Bobs. If there is something that you want that is not currently available on the shop, please reach out to me. This page is to list the herbs I work
- [Publications](https://melsmarsh.com/publications/) - Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Hk75OPoAAAAJ&hl=enResearchgate (copies of most research) : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melvin-Marsh Books Book Sections Essays Monologues Journal Articles Conference Proceedings White Papers Encyclopedia Books Marsh, M. S. (2023). Leaving Bacon Behind : A How-to Guide to Jewish Conversion. Manhattan Book Group. (More) Book Sections Essays Mordechai Yisrael. (2012). A journey through slavery : the story
- [Teaching](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/) - Education shouldn’t feel like a hostage situation. As a "student of everything," I’ve realized that there are no boring subjects only teachers who have checked out. I believe learning is a voluntary partnership fueled by curiosity, and it is my job to ensure that curiosity is rewarded with energy, not an hour of monotone slides. Melvin S. Marsh, M.S., NREMT, CCHT, CAHA
- [Presentations](https://melsmarsh.com/presentations/) - Invited or Guest Speaking Engagements Panels Book Events Conference Presentations Conference Posters Invited or Guest Speaking Engagements 2025 Being Transsexual. Individual Gender and Cultural Diversity, Department of Psychology, Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia. 2022 Overcoming the Kobayashi Maru : 3 life lessons from science fiction. Stardust Festival X Launch Canada. Cochrane, ON, Canada. 2021 Career
- [Volunteer](https://melsmarsh.com/volunteer/) - Positions Committees Positions 2026-present Social Media Team, Sacred Hoop Magazine 2025-present Volunteer, Curiosity Cottage 2024-present Director, Savannah Paranormal Investigations 2022-present Executive Director, Georgia MUFON 2021-present SKYWarn Storm Spotter, National Weather Service 2021-present Water Quality Analyst Phytoplankton Monitoring Network, NOAA 2021-present Amateur Radio Operator, State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia 2022-2024 Director, Corky's Clothing Thrift
- [The Other Side](https://melsmarsh.com/the-other-side/) - My professional life is grounded in the rigorous and logical world of science and research. I'm a firm believer in the power of empirical data and the scientific method, but I've also come to understand that a truly balanced mind holds the known and the unseen in equal regard. Not everything that is real can
- [Awards](https://melsmarsh.com/awards/) - The following are awards and recognitions. 2017-2026 Winner, 1st place, Hypnotherapy in Augusta, BestThreeRated 2025 Winner, Top 5 Hypnotherapy Practices in Georgia, BusinessRate 2025 Nominee, Author of the Year, International Impact Book Awards 2025 Winner, Religion/Faith Based Writing, International Impact Book Awards 2024 Badge, Information Security Awareness, Southern New Hampshire University 2024 Nominee, Author of
- [Research Methods](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/research-methods/) - Glossary : Research Terms Writing a Research Paper How do I write a research question? : How to Write a Research Question (George Mason University) How to Write a Hypothesis : Step-by-Step Guide: How to Craft a Strong Research Hypothesis How do I find sources? : Using a library Can I used this source? :
- [Healthcare](https://melsmarsh.com/healthcare/) - As a dedicated mental health professional, I have spent my career helping people navigate their inner worlds. My primary focus is on hypnotherapy, where I guide clients through transformative journeys to address the root of their challenges and unlock their potential for healing. Additionally, for years, I served on the front lines as an Emergency
- [Mental Health Experience](https://melsmarsh.com/mental-health/) - Experience 2025-present Behavioural Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps 2023-present Hypnosis Consultant (Psychology), Trypanophobia (Fear of needles) Infusion Access Foundation Virtual 2017-present Medical Hypnotherapist, After Hours Hypnotherapy, Augusta, Georgia 2017-present Volunteer Disaster Response Counselor, State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia 2020-2021 Volunteer Crisis Counselor, Team Rubicon 2016-2017 Mental Health Internship - Master Hypnotist, Hypnosis
- [Research](https://melsmarsh.com/research/) - Publications and White Papers.
- [Emergency Medical Technician](https://melsmarsh.com/emergency-medical-technician/) - 2025-present Amateur Radio Strike Team, Preston Harpe Unit, Medical Reserve Corps 2025-present Behavioural Response Strike Team, Preston Harpe Unit, Medical Reserve Corps 2025-present Logistics Strike Team, Preston Harpe Unit, Medical Reserve Corps 2025-present Mass Shelter Strike Team, Preston Harpe Unit, Medical Reserve Corps 2016-present Emergency Medical Technician, State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Georgia Augusta,
- [Performances](https://melsmarsh.com/performance/) - Growing up within a family in the media and entertainment industries, I've been an actor since I was three years old, a passion that has taken me on an incredible journey. While I've recently focused on films (you can find me on IMDB), I'm thrilled to be exploring the world of stand-up comedy. My work
- [Stage Management Events](https://melsmarsh.com/stage-management-events/) - Year Position Title / Show Director or Producer (if applicable) Location (Theater/Event) Type 2023 Deck Stage Manager Lenovo Worldwide and North American Kickoff Melissa Edwards Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina Corporate 2021 Deck Stage Manager Festival of Classics (Dec) Avi Hoffman Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, Florida Variety Show 2021 Deck Stage Manager
- [Stage Management Theater](https://melsmarsh.com/stage-management-theater/) - Melvin S. Marsh Theater Year Position Title / Show Director or Producer (if applicable) Location (Theater/Event) 2022 Rehearsal Stage Manager Bulls and Bears Avi Hoffman Virtual / Zoom 2022 Stage Manager The Lincoln Continental Tara Weidenfeller Miami Beach JCC, Miami Beach, Florida 2021 Stage Manager The Gospel According to Jerry Tara Weidenfeller Mandel JCC
- [About Melvin S. Marsh, MS, CAHA, CCHt, NREMT, NBCFCH](https://melsmarsh.com/about-melvin-s-marsh/) - Melvin S. (Mordechai/Morty) Marsh, MS, CAHA, CCHt, NREMT, NBCFCH, AEA is a multifaceted individual whose contributions to society span a remarkable breadth of fields. Renowned as an award-winning author, educator, scientist, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, he has dedicated his life to advancing knowledge, improving lives, and making a positive impact on the world. A prolific
- [Interviews](https://melsmarsh.com/interviews/) - Media Interviews Thesis, Dissertation Interviews Media Interviews 2024 "Дежурный по Америке" (America's duty officer), RTVI USA (Sept 19, 2024)" News 2024 Why humans are drawn to the ends of the Earth, BBC Article 2024 The Non-Profit Savior Complex: Peggy Rajski and The Trevor Project (Part 3). Blog 2024 Trans Life Anthology. Transgender Assistance Program
- [Reference types](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/research-methods/reference-types/) - There are many types of sources, here is the difference between all of them. (There are more differences but this is a start.) For research papers, you will want to stick primarily with scholarly sources Type Peer Reviewed? Written by who? For who? Who publishes? How often? Ease of Publishing? Bias? Who is making money?
- [Clinical Psychology **In Progress**](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/clinical-psychology/) - Welcome Alabama State University Students! This is going to be the backup website to all of your (and my!) materials. Stay tuned!
- [Contact](https://melsmarsh.com/contact/) - Please note that there are a number of ways to get in contact. However, if you are calling to book a hypnotherapy consultation, please go to https://afterhourshypnotherapy.com/. Otherwise book a 30 min appointment with me: https://calendly.com/melvinsmarsh If you are here for an interview, I am in the process of making a FAQ Email: Due to
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://melsmarsh.com/faq/) - Melvin S. Marsh gets a lot of questions, hopefully, this will help with some of the more frequently asked questions about him, his life, books, background.
- [Introduction to Psychology](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/introduction-to-psychology/) - If you are looking for syllabi for past courses, please check the google syllabus archive . As many might have realized, courses tend to be more project focused and less test focused. Introduction to Psychology If you are a beginning college student, before you read further, you may wish to check out a playlist on
- [Vocabulary for Junior Scientists](https://melsmarsh.com/courses/research-methods/vocabulary-for-junior-scientists/) - Abduction: A scientific method of building theories by brainstorming explanations for known facts. Abstract: A concise summary of a research paper. Accuracy: How close a measurement is to the true value. Alternative Hypothesis: The statement that there is a difference or relationship between the variables being studied. Analysis: The process of interpreting and evaluating data.

## Books

- [Fool's Gold Anthology '25: 44 Monologues](https://melsmarsh.com/products/fools-gold-anthology-25-44-monologues/) - Discard your silver, open your jewellery box, embrace your carrots... Sorry, Carats... Join us for a collection of 44 comedic, amusing and titillating monologues all featuring a nugget of gold. Be it a golden visor, five gold rings or even a golden toilet... Gold makes fools of us all. Golden Playwrights: Kei Bailey - Christine
- [Leaving Bacon Behind: A How-to Guide to Jewish Conversion](https://melsmarsh.com/products/leaving-bacon-behind/) - Converting to Judaism can be a confusing, intimidating affair. What if everything you needed to know was right in one place? Leaving Bacon Behind is an easy-to-read, comprehensive guide for conversion that focuses on the questions prospective Jews by Choice are going to have. What are good reasons to convert to Judaism? What does converting
- [Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia (2 Volume Set)](https://melsmarsh.com/products/space-exploration-and-humanity/) - In two expertly written volumes, Space Exploration and Humanity: A Historical Encyclopedia covers all aspects of space flight in all participating nations, ranging from the Cold War–era beginnings of the space race to the lunar landings and the Apollo-Soyuz mission; from the Shuttle disasters and the Hubble telescope to Galileo, the Mars Rover, and the International Space
- [Choosing To Be Chosen](https://melsmarsh.com/products/choosing-to-be-chosen/) - Take a sneak peek into the lives of ten people who are "choosing to be chosen" by joining the Jewish people. Experience their highs and lows as they join the world's smallest, global family and spiritual tradition.
- [Spooky Anthology '23 Stage Plays and Monologues](https://melsmarsh.com/products/spooky-anthology-23/) - This Spooky Anthology contains 37 Short Plays and 11 Monologues, all written to make your breath catch, your spine tingle and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Some may make you laugh. Some may make you cry. Some may make you doubt your very existence. The Stage is set. The Curtain

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